NCRA Recruitment 2026 [Engineer Trainee Tradesman Trainee & More], Apply Online For National Centre for Radio Astrophysics

NCRA Recruitment 2026: National Centre for Radio Astrophysics (NCRA), Pune, a unit of the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR) under the Department of Atomic Energy, Government of India, has officially released Recruitment Advertisement No. 2026/09. The recruitment drive is being conducted for a total of 22 posts, including Project Administrative Officer, Project Administrative Assistant, Project Technical Assistant (Low Hardware/OMC/SRC), Engineer Trainee (Servo), Library Trainee, Administrative Trainee, and Tradesman Trainee (Electrical). Candidates can apply online, and the last date to apply is August 31, 2026.

This recruitment exercise offers candidates a direct pathway into one of India’s most reputed research institutes, working on projects including the Giant Metrewave Radio Telescope (GMRT) and the international Square Kilometre Array (SKA) project. Interested candidates must carefully review all eligibility criteria, including educational qualifications, age limits, and experience requirements before submitting their online application.

NCRA Recruitment 2026 Overview

Important Dates

Age Limit, Vacancy Details, and Qualification

Age Limit: The age limit for NCRA Recruitment 2026 varies by post, ranging from 28 to 40 years, with relaxed limits for reserved categories as per rules. The cutoff date for calculation of the age limit is 31.08.2026. (Use Age Calculator). Age Relaxation will be given as per the rules.

Qualification Highlights:

• Project Administrative Officer: Graduate with 60% marks plus a Diploma/Degree/Certificate in Management or Administration, with 5 years’ relevant service.
• Project Administrative Assistant: Graduate with 55% marks and 3 years’ experience in Accounts/Purchase/Stores/General Admin.
• Project Technical Assistant (Low Hardware/OMC/SRC): Science Graduate or Diploma in Engineering (Electronics/Electrical/Computers or allied field) with 60% marks and 1 year of relevant hardware/system maintenance experience. SRC posts additionally require knowledge of Linux/UNIX, networking, and programming skills (Python preferred).
• Engineer Trainee (Servo): BE/B.Tech in Electronics & Communication/Electronics Engineering with 60% marks.
• Library Trainee: Graduate plus B.Lib.I.Sc/M.Lib.I.Sc with 0-2 years’ experience.
• Administrative Trainee: Graduate with knowledge of typing and computer applications.
• Tradesman Trainee (Electrical): NTC/NAC in Electrical/Electrician trade with 60% marks and a valid electrical wireman license.

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Note: Posts at Sr. No. 1 to 5 are under the SKA (Square Kilometre Array) Project for a tenure of 3 years, while posts at Sr. No. 6 to 9 are trainee positions for a tenure of up to 2 years and are not part of the SKA Project.

NCRA Recruitment 2026 Selection Process

The selection process for NCRA Recruitment 2026 includes the following stages:

1. Screening of Applications
2. Selection Process (as detailed on the official website)
3. Document Verification

How to Apply for NCRA Recruitment 2026

Follow these steps to apply for NCRA Recruitment 2026:

1. Visit the official application portal at https://tinyurl.com/ncrajob-2026
2. Candidates are encouraged to apply online through the given link.
3. Fill out the complete application form and carefully verify all details before final submission.
4. Candidates who cannot apply online may submit a hard copy in the prescribed format in a sealed envelope, superscribing the post applied for.
5. Send hard copy applications to: Administrative Officer-D (Establishment), NCRA-TIFR, Post Bag 3, Ganeshkhind, Savitribai Phule Pune University Campus, Pune 411007.
6. Applications received online or by post after the last date will not be considered.

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