Project Scientific Assistant- B

What is the Post Name and Code?

The post name is Project Scientific Assistant- B, and it is under the ASTRONOMY OLYMPIAD CELL. The document does not explicitly provide a unique Post Code for this specific entry in the main table, so the code is null.

What is the Minimum Educational Qualification (Eligibility)?

Aspirants must have a Full-time B.Sc./ B.S. in Physics, Electronics, Astronomy/ Astrophysics, or other equivalent subjects from a recognized University/Institute with an aggregate of at least 60% marks or equivalent CGPA. This is a Graduate level requirement.

What is the Desirable Qualification & Experience?

• M.Sc. (Physics/ Electronics/Astronomy/Astrophysics or other equivalent subjects) with an aggregate of 60% marks or equivalent CGPA in Graduation Or Integrated M.Sc. (in any of above subjects) with an aggregate of 60% marks or equivalent CGPA at the end of 6th semester.
• Post-qualification work experience in teaching or research or science communication.
• Familiarity with Linux operating system and programming languages (python / FORTRAN / C++).
• Interest in scientific research and education, especially in Astronomy and willingness to help in designing and monitoring student projects.

What are the Job Responsibilities (Job Description)?

The main duties include helping in designing Olympiad questions and solutions, conducting teacher training programmes, training programmes for telescope handling and skygazing, designing materials for school level astronomy, providing other academic and organisational support for the NIUS Astronomy / Olympiad programme, and helping in conducting astronomy outreach programmes including skygazing through telescopes.

What is the Application Timeline?

The Walk-in-Selection Date & Time is scheduled for 13/04/2026, from 09.00 a.m. to 10.30 a.m. Since this is a walk-in, specific start/end dates for online application are not provided.

What is the Age Limit?

The Maximum age as on 01/01/2026 is 28 years for the Unreserved (UR) category.

What is the Salary/Honorarium?

The Honorarium is Rs. 41100/- (Incl. of HRA Rs. 5859/-).

What are the Vacancies for this Post?

There is 1 Post reserved for Unreserved (UR).

What is the Selection Process?

The selection is based on a Walk-in-Selection process on the specified date.

What is the Job Location?

The organization is Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education, TIFR, Mumbai, so the location is Mumbai, Maharashtra.

Is this a Sarkari Naukri?

Yes, this is a Sarkari Bharti under the Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education, TIFR.