SAMEER Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 174 Project Engineer, Technical Assistant and Other Posts at Mumbai and Kolkata
The Society for Applied Microwave Electronics Engineering and Research (SAMEER), an autonomous R&D society under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), has released two notifications for SAMEER Recruitment 2026. Advertisement No. 10/2026 is for 140 contract posts at Mumbai / Navi Mumbai, and Advertisement No. 11/2026 is for 34 contract posts at the SAMEER Kolkata centre, making a total of 174 vacancies. Candidates with ITI, Diploma, B.Sc, B.E./B.Tech, M.Sc, MBA or PhD can apply online till 15 November 2026.
The posts include Project Engineer, Project Scientist, Project Fellow, Project Scientific Assistant, Project Technical Assistant, Project Manager and Project Executive, with a consolidated pay of ₹21,000 to ₹55,000 per month. The Kolkata posts are under the Microwave Radiometer project of "Mission Mausam", funded by the India Meteorological Department. This article covers the SAMEER Mumbai and Kolkata vacancy details, eligibility, age limit, salary, selection process and how to apply. You can also check the IPR recruitment 2026 for more R&D jobs.
Quick summary:
➤ Organisation: SAMEER, MeitY, Government of India
➤ Advertisements: 10/2026 (Mumbai) and 11/2026 (Kolkata)
➤ Total posts: 174 (Mumbai 140 + Kolkata 34)
➤ Qualification: ITI + NAC / Diploma / B.Sc / B.E. / B.Tech / M.Sc / MBA / PhD (min. 55%)
➤ Salary: ₹21,000 to ₹55,000 per month (consolidated)
➤ Contract: 2 years or project duration, whichever is earlier
➤ Application fee: ₹100 (non-refundable)
➤ Selection: Written test / online interview / in-person interview / skill test
➤ Last date: 15.11.2026 (11:59 PM)
➤ Written test: From 22.11.2026
➤ Apply at: recruitment.sameer.gov.in
SAMEER Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Society for Applied Microwave Electronics Engineering and Research (SAMEER) |
| Ministry | Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) |
| Advertisement No. | 10/2026 (Mumbai / Navi Mumbai), 11/2026 (Kolkata) |
| Total Posts | 174 |
| Nature of Job | Contractual, project-based |
| Contract Period | 2 years or till the project ends |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | sameer.gov.in |
SAMEER Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
The dates are the same for both the Mumbai and Kolkata advertisements.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Last Date to Apply Online | 15 November 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Online Written Test | 22 November 2026 onwards |
| Online Interview | 27 to 30 November 2026 |
| Skill Test / Interaction | To be announced |
| In-person Interview | 14 December 2026 (proposed) |
SAMEER Kolkata Recruitment 2026 Vacancy (Advt. 11/2026)
| Post | Post Code | Vacancy | Pay (per month) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Project Engineer – Electronics / EXTC / ECE | PE02 | 7 | ₹34,000 |
| Project Scientific Assistant (A) – Electronics | PSAA01 | 6 | ₹23,500 |
| Project Scientific Assistant (A) – Mechanical | PSAA07 | 2 | ₹23,500 |
| Project Technical Assistant (A) – Electronics Mechanic | PTAA01 | 5 | ₹21,000 |
| Project Technical Assistant (A) – Fitter | PTAA02 | 9 | ₹21,000 |
| Project Technical Assistant (A) – Machinist | PTAA04 | 2 | ₹21,000 |
| Project Executive – Graduate with MBA | PEX01 | 1 | ₹32,000 |
| Project Executive Assistant (A) – B.Sc / B.Com / B.A | PEXA01 | 2 | ₹23,500 |
| Total | 34 | ||
All Kolkata posts are for freshers, as no experience is required.
SAMEER Mumbai Recruitment 2026 Vacancy (Advt. 10/2026)
| Post | Post Code | Vacancy |
|---|---|---|
| Project Fellow – PhD in GaN / EM / MW Applicators | PF01 | 1 |
| Project Fellow – PhD in MRI Physics / Magnets / Processing | PF02 | 1 |
| Senior Project Scientist – RF & MW | SPS01 | 4 |
| Project Scientist – RF & MW | PS01 | 2 |
| Project Scientist – Electronics / EXTC / ECE | PS02 | 6 |
| Senior Project Engineer – RF & MW | SPE01 | 1 |
| Senior Project Engineer – Electronics / EXTC / ECE | SPE02 | 6 |
| Senior Project Engineer – Safety / Lab Safety | SPE06 | 1 |
| Senior Project Associate – Physics | SPA02 | 3 |
| Project Engineer – RF & MW | PE01 | 2 |
| Project Engineer – Electronics / EXTC / ECE | PE02 | 24 |
| Project Engineer – Computer Science / IT | PE05 | 6 |
| Project Engineer – Safety / Lab Safety | PE06 | 2 |
| Project Engineer – Electrical | PE07 | 1 |
| Project Engineer – Mechanical | PE09 | 5 |
| Project Associate – Physics | PA02 | 5 |
| Project Associate – Atmospheric Science | PA03 | 1 |
| Project Scientific Assistant (A/B/C) – Electronics | PSAA01/PSAB01/PSAC01 | 16 |
| Project Scientific Assistant (A/B) – Physics | PSAA04/PSAB04 | 3 |
| Project Scientific Assistant (B) – Electrical | PSAB05 | 1 |
| Project Scientific Assistant (A) – Chemical | PSAA06 | 1 |
| Project Scientific Assistant (A) – Mechanical | PSAA07 | 1 |
| Project Technical Assistant (A/B/C) – Electronics Mechanic | PTAA01/PTAB01/PTAC01 | 16 |
| Project Technical Assistant (A/B/C) – Fitter | PTAA02/PTAB02/PTAC02 | 12 |
| Project Technical Assistant (A/B) – Turner | PTAA03/PTAB03 | 2 |
| Project Technical Assistant (A/B) – Machinist | PTAA04/PTAB04 | 2 |
| Project Technical Assistant (B/C) – Electrician | PTAB05/PTAC05 | 2 |
| Project Manager – B.E. / B.Tech / M.Sc with MBA | PM01 | 3 |
| Senior Project Executive – B.E. / B.Tech / M.Sc with MBA | SPEX01 | 1 |
| Project Executive – Graduate with MBA | PEX01 | 4 |
| Project Executive Assistant (A) – B.Sc / B.Com / B.A | PEXA01 | 3 |
| Project Executive Assistant (B) – B.Sc / B.Com / B.A | PEXB01 | 2 |
| Total | 140 | |
The number of posts is indicative and may change as per project needs.
SAMEER Recruitment 2026 Salary
| Post | Consolidated Pay (per month) |
|---|---|
| Project Fellow | ₹55,000 |
| Senior Project Scientist | ₹46,000 |
| Project Manager | ₹45,000 |
| Project Scientist | ₹40,000 |
| Senior Project Executive | ₹40,000 |
| Senior Project Engineer / Associate | ₹37,500 |
| Project Engineer / Associate | ₹34,000 |
| Project Executive | ₹32,000 |
| Project Scientific Assistant (C) | ₹31,500 |
| Project Scientific Assistant (B) / Project Technical Assistant (C) / Project Executive Assistant (B) | ₹27,000 |
| Project Scientific Assistant (A) / Project Technical Assistant (B) / Project Executive Assistant (A) | ₹23,500 |
| Project Technical Assistant (A) | ₹21,000 |
SAMEER Recruitment 2026 Eligibility
All qualifications need at least 55% marks or equivalent CGPA. The main requirements are given below. Post-wise details are in the annexure of each advertisement.
| Post | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Project Technical Assistant | ITI (NTC) in the relevant trade (Electronics Mechanic, Fitter, Turner, Machinist or Electrician) with a valid NAC. ITI + NAC must be at least 2 years in total. |
| Project Scientific Assistant | Diploma in Electronics / ECE / Electrical / Mechanical, or Diploma / B.Sc in Physics or Chemistry / Chemical Engineering, as per the post. |
| Project Engineer | B.E. / B.Tech in the relevant branch (ECE / EXTC / Electronics / Instrumentation, CS / IT / AI-ML / Data Science, Electrical, Mechanical, Biomedical), or M.Sc Electronics / MCA as applicable. |
| Senior Project Engineer | B.E. / B.Tech with 3 years of experience, or M.E. / M.Tech / PhD in the relevant field. |
| Project / Senior Project Associate | M.Sc in Physics (Physics posts) or M.Sc / M.Tech in Atmospheric Science (PA03). Senior Project Associate needs 3 years of experience, or M.E. / M.Tech / PhD. |
| Project Scientist / Senior Project Scientist | B.E. / B.Tech / M.Sc with compulsory M.E. / M.Tech, or PhD in the relevant field, with 2 years (Project Scientist) or 4 years (Senior Project Scientist) of experience after the M.E. / M.Tech / PhD. |
| Project Fellow | PhD in the specified area. |
| Project Manager / Senior Project Executive | B.E. / B.Tech / M.Sc with MBA / MMS. Project Manager needs 3 years of experience after MBA. |
| Project Executive | B.Com / B.Sc / B.A / BBA / BBS with full-time MBA / MMS. Typing speed of 35 wpm is mandatory. |
| Project Executive Assistant | B.Com / B.Sc / B.A with MS Office knowledge. Typing speed of 35 wpm is mandatory. |
Final-year students awaiting results can apply for Project Engineer / Associate posts where allowed, but they must show the pass certificate at joining. Only Indian citizens can apply.
SAMEER Recruitment 2026 Age Limit and Experience
| Post | Experience | Upper Age Limit |
|---|---|---|
| Project Fellow | Nil | 40 years |
| Senior Project Scientist | 4 years+ | 35 years |
| Project Scientist | 2 years+ | 30 years |
| Senior Project Engineer / Associate | 3 years+, or Nil with M.E. / M.Tech / PhD | 30 years |
| Project Engineer / Associate | Nil | 28 years |
| Project Scientific / Technical Assistant (A) | Nil | 25 years |
| Project Scientific / Technical Assistant (B) | 3 years+ | 30 years |
| Project Scientific / Technical Assistant (C) | 8 years+ | 40 years |
| Project Manager | 3 years after MBA / MMS | 35 years |
| Senior Project Executive / Project Executive | Nil | 30 years |
| Project Executive Assistant (A) | Nil | 25 years |
| Project Executive Assistant (B) | 3 years+ | 30 years |
Age is counted as on the closing date of the advertisement. Upper age relaxation: SC / ST 5 years, OBC (NCL) 3 years, PwBD (OH / HH, 40% or more) 10 years (plus 5 years for SC / ST and 3 years for OBC), and ex-servicemen get their length of service plus 3 years.
SAMEER Recruitment 2026 Application Fee
The application fee is ₹100, paid online on the recruitment portal. The fee will not be refunded under any circumstances. The notification does not mention any fee exemption.
SAMEER Recruitment 2026 Selection Process
| Category | Posts | Selection Stages |
|---|---|---|
| CAT-A | Project Engineer / Associate, Senior Project Engineer / Associate | Written Test + Online Interview + In-person Interview |
| CAT-B | Project Fellow, Project Manager, Project Scientist, Senior Project Scientist, Project Executive, Senior Project Executive | Online Interview + In-person Interview |
| CAT-C | Project Scientific Assistants | Written Test + In-person Interview and / or Skill Test |
| CAT-D | Project Technical Assistants, Project Executive Assistants | Written Test + In-person Interview and / or Skill Test |
- Candidates are first screened based on marks in the qualifying exam (minimum 55%).
- The written test may be online (CBT) or in person. Candidates need 50% marks to qualify.
- Candidates are shortlisted in a ratio of about 1:6 for the online interview and 1:3 for the in-person interview.
- Final selection is based only on the in-person interview and / or skill test marks.
- The written test syllabus follows the standard university syllabus of the qualifying course.
SAMEER Kolkata Recruitment 2026 for West Bengal Candidates
The 34 posts under Advertisement 11/2026 are at the SAMEER Kolkata centre and are a good chance for freshers from West Bengal. ITI pass candidates with NAC can apply for 16 Project Technical Assistant posts, diploma holders for 8 Project Scientific Assistant posts, and B.Tech ECE graduates for 7 Project Engineer posts. Graduates can also apply for the Project Executive Assistant posts. Note that the upper age limit is 25 years for the Assistant posts and 28 years for Project Engineer. Candidates may be posted at any SAMEER centre if needed. You can also check the GRSE Journeyman recruitment for more jobs in Kolkata.
How to Apply for SAMEER Recruitment 2026
- Visit recruitment.sameer.gov.in.
- Register and log in to the recruitment portal.
- Select the advertisement (10/2026 for Mumbai or 11/2026 for Kolkata) and the post code.
- Fill in your details and upload the required documents, including category certificates if claiming age relaxation.
- Pay the ₹100 fee online.
- Check your details, click "Final Submit" and download the PDF of your application.
Do not send the application form by post. Bring the printout, original documents and one set of self-attested photocopies at the interview or skill test. No TA / DA will be given. For queries, email recruitments@sameer.ac.in. More updates are on our latest job notifications page.
SAMEER Recruitment 2026 FAQs
Q1. How many posts are there in SAMEER Recruitment 2026?
174 posts: 140 at Mumbai / Navi Mumbai (Advt. 10/2026) and 34 at Kolkata (Advt. 11/2026).
Q2. What is the last date to apply?
15 November 2026 (11:59 PM) for both advertisements.
Q3. What is the salary of a SAMEER Project Engineer?
₹34,000 per month (consolidated).
Q4. Can ITI candidates apply?
Yes. ITI (NTC) holders with a valid NAC can apply for Project Technical Assistant posts.
Q5. What is the application fee?
₹100, which is non-refundable.
Q6. Is SAMEER a permanent job?
No. These are contract posts for 2 years or the project duration, with no right to regularisation.
Q7. When is the written test?
The online written test will be held from 22 November 2026 onwards.
SAMEER Recruitment 2026 Important Links
Important Links
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Mumbai Notification PDF (Advt. 10/2026) | Download PDF |
| Kolkata Notification PDF (Advt. 11/2026) | Download PDF |
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Official Website | sameer.gov.in |
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