📍 Job Location: Pune / Khodad, Maharashtra
💼 Job Type: Central Government / Autonomous Government Institution
🏢 Organization: National Centre for Radio Astrophysics (NCRA), Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR)
🏛️ Under: Department of Atomic Energy, Government of India
📢 Advertisement No.: 2026/09
💼 Total Vacancies: 22
📅 Notification Date: 05 August 2026
⏳ Last Date to Apply: 31 August 2026
🔓 Application Status: Open
🌐 Application Mode: Online / As specified for the post
Job Description
The National Centre for Radio Astrophysics (NCRA), Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR) has announced recruitment for various posts under Advertisement No. 2026/09.
NCRA is an autonomous institution under the Department of Atomic Energy, Government of India, and operates major radio astronomy facilities including the Giant Metrewave Radio Telescope (GMRT) and Ooty Radio Telescope.
The recruitment includes technical, administrative and trainee positions suitable for candidates with qualifications ranging from graduation and diploma-level education to specialized technical qualifications.
Vacancy Details
| Post | Vacancies | Location | Monthly Pay / Stipend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Project Administrative Officer | 2 | Pune | ₹1,03,400 |
| Project Administrative Assistant | 1 | Pune | ₹63,900 |
| Project Technical Assistant – Low Hardware | 3 | Pune | ₹63,900 |
| Project Technical Assistant – OMC | 2 | Pune | ₹63,900 |
| Project Technical Assistant – SRC | 3 | Pune | ₹63,900 |
| Engineer Trainee – Servo | 2 | Khodad | ₹35,000 |
| Library Trainee | 1 | Pune | ₹22,000 |
| Administrative Trainee | 6 | Pune/Khodad | ₹22,000 |
| Tradesman Trainee – Electrical | 2 | Pune | ₹18,500 |
| Total | 22 |
The above vacancies and remuneration are listed on the official NCRA current-openings page.
1. Library Trainee
📌 Vacancies: 1
📍 Location: Pune
💰 Fixed Stipend: ₹22,000 per month
⏳ Training Period: Initially 1 year, extendable by another year, subject to satisfactory performance.
Eligibility
- Graduate from a recognized university/institute.
- B.Lib.I.Sc or M.Lib.I.Sc from a recognized university/institute.
- 0–2 years of relevant experience.
- Maximum age: 28 years, subject to applicable age relaxation.
Job Responsibilities
- Assist with day-to-day library operations.
- Handle basic library IT applications.
- Assist users with library-related services.
- Maintain library records and resources.
- Support digital/library database activities.
- Candidates should be willing to work on weekends when required.
The official NCRA notification confirms these qualification, stipend and training conditions.
2. Administrative Trainee
📌 Vacancies: 6
📍 Location: Pune / Khodad
💰 Fixed Stipend: ₹22,000 per month
⏳ Tenure: Initially 1 year, extendable up to a maximum of 2 years based on performance.
Eligibility
- Graduate from a recognized university.
- Knowledge of typing.
- Knowledge of personal computers and applications.
- Fluency in spoken and written English is desirable.
- Maximum age: 28 years, subject to applicable relaxation.
Training Areas
Selected candidates will receive on-the-job training in areas such as:
- Accounts
- General Administration
- Human Resources
- Stores
- Purchase
- Secretarial work
3. Project Technical Assistant – Low Hardware
📌 Vacancies: 3
📍 Location: Pune
💰 Total Monthly Emoluments: ₹63,900
Eligibility
Candidates should have either:
- Full-time Science Graduation with 60% marks in Electronics or an allied field, or
- Full-time Diploma in Engineering with 60% marks in Electronics or an allied field.
Knowledge of computers and their applications is also required.
4. Engineer Trainee – Servo
📌 Vacancies: 2
📍 Location: Khodad
💰 Fixed Stipend: ₹35,000 per month
🎂 Maximum Age: 28 years
This position is intended for candidates with the prescribed engineering/technical qualification and involves technical training related to servo systems and associated engineering activities.
5. Tradesman Trainee – Electrical
📌 Vacancies: 2
📍 Location: Pune
💰 Fixed Stipend: ₹18,500 per month
Candidates with the prescribed trade qualification can apply for this trainee position.
Important Dates
📅 Advertisement Published: 05 August 2026
📅 Application Deadline: 31 August 2026
⏳ Current Status: Applications Open
The official NCRA website currently lists Advertisement 2026/09 under its current openings.
Who Can Apply?
Eligible candidates from Krishna District, Andhra Pradesh, can apply because this is a central government/autonomous institution recruitment and the notification is not restricted to Krishna District residents.
However, the job locations are Pune and Khodad in Maharashtra, not Krishna District.
Therefore, for your Krishna District website, I recommend categorizing it as:
Central Government Jobs – Krishna District Candidates Eligible
rather than:
Government Jobs in Krishna District
Selection Process
Selection will be conducted according to NCRA–TIFR’s prescribed recruitment procedure for the respective post. Candidates should check the individual advertisement for the exact selection method, documents and instructions applicable to their post.
How to Apply
- Visit the official NCRA–TIFR recruitment page.
- Open Advertisement No. 2026/09.
- Select the post for which you are eligible.
- Read the detailed eligibility requirements.
- Complete the application using the prescribed method.
- Upload/submit the required documents.
- Submit the application before 31 August 2026.
- Keep the application acknowledgement for future reference.
Official Recruitment Source
NCRA–TIFR’s official current-openings page confirms that Advertisement 2026/09 is currently open and provides the post-wise qualifications, locations, age limits and remuneration.