NCRA-TIFR Recruitment 2026 for Engineer Trainees, Technical Trainees, and Administrative Trainees

Introduction

The National Centre for Radio Astrophysics (NCRA), Pune, part of the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR), has released recruitment advertisement 2026/01 for various project and trainee posts at GMRT Khodad and NCRA Pune.

Available Posts & Vacancies

Sr No.Post NameLocationVacanciesMonthly Stipend1Engineer Trainee (Civil)Pune1Rs. 35,0002Engineer Trainee (Servo)Khodad2Rs. 35,0003Engineer Trainee (Digital)Khodad2Rs. 35,0004Technical Trainee (Electrical)Khodad1Rs. 23,0005Technical Trainee (Civil)Khodad2Rs. 23,0006Technical Trainee (Telescope Observer)Khodad3Rs. 23,0007Project Technical Assistant (Civil)Khodad1Rs. 63,9008Project Engineer-C (Mechanical)Khodad1Rs. 1,03,4009Project Engineer-C (Civil)Khodad1Rs. 1,03,40010Administrative TraineeKhodad4Rs. 22,00011Administrative TraineePune6Rs. 22,000

Total Vacancies: 24

Eligibility Criteria

• Age Limit: Maximum 28 years for all posts as of January 1, 2026. Age relaxation applies as per rules.

• Engineer Trainees: BE/B.Tech in relevant branch (Civil/Electronics/ETC) with minimum 60% marks.

• Technical Trainees: Diploma in relevant engineering branch or B.Sc (Physics/Electronics) for Telescope Observer.

• Project Engineer-C: Full-time BE/B.Tech with 60% aggregate and relevant experience.

• Administrative Trainee: Graduate from a recognized university with knowledge of typing and computer applications.

Selection Process

• Shortlisting based on academic merit and experience.

• Written Test(s) and/or Online Tests.

• Skill Test (where applicable).

• Online Interviews (where required).

How to Apply

• Online Mode: Candidates are encouraged to apply online at [https://tinyurl.com/ncrajob2026](https://tinyurl.com/ncrajob2026).

• Offline Mode: Candidates unable to apply online can send a hard copy in the prescribed format to: Administrative Officer-D (Establishment), NCRA-TIFR, Post Bag 3, Ganeshkhind, Savitribai Phule Pune University Campus, Pune 411007.

• Last Date: March 20, 2026.