2020/2: Engineer Trainee, Technical Assistant, Administrative Assistants, Clerks, Laboratory Assistants, Driver and Administrative Trainees

Recruitment advertisement for (1) Engineer Trainee [Electronics] (2) Technical Assistant-B [Civil] (3) Technical Trainee [Civil] (4) Technical Trainee [Electrical] (5) Administrative Assistant-B [Accounts] (6) Administrative Assistant-B [Establishment] (7) Clerk-A [Accounts] (8) Laboratory Assistant-B [Electronics], (9) Driver-B, and (10) Administrative Trainees

The National Centre for Radio Astrophysics, Pune [NCRA] of the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research [TIFR] (an autonomous institute under the umbrella of the Department of Atomic Energy of the Government of India) is an internationally reputed research institute.  NCRA–TIFR is located inside the Pune University Campus.  Facilities operated by NCRA-TIFR include, the Ooty Radio Telescope (ORT) and the Giant Metrewave Radio Telescope (GMRT). Located about 80 KM north of Pune, GMRT is the world’s largest radio telescope at metre wavelengths. NCRA is on the lookout for suitably qualified candidates for the following positions:

1. Engineer Trainee (Electronics) [1 Post; UR; HQ: Khodad]  Click to apply online

[Stipend: Rs.25,000 p.m. Tenure: Initial 1 year to be extended by one year (Max. 2 years, subject to satisfactory performance). No absorption after training.

Minimum Qualification: BE/B.Tech. (Electronics) & Communication/Electronics) from a recognised Institute/university with minimum 60% marks. 

Desirable Experience: One year experience in analog/digital/FPGA-VLSI design/Signal processing in a large and reputed organization. 

Nature of Job: He/She will assist in the design, development and testing of digital signal processing systems built on high-speed hardware/software platforms.  Will also work on data acquisition and analysis.

Age: Below 28 years.

 

2. Technical Assistant-B (Civil) [1 Post; OBC; HQ: Pune*] Click to apply online

[Pay Level 6; Pay Stage 1; TME : 54,126]

Minimum Qualification: (i)Diploma in Civil Engineering from a recognised University/Institute with aggregate 60% marks  (ii) Knowledge of use of personal computers and its applications and familiar with AutoCAD software.

Minimum Experience: 2-3 years field experience in supervising building and  civil/structural construction and maintenance works. Should be familiar with tendering procedure, maintenance of work records, preparation of bills, etc.   Knowledge of works procedure (PWD/CPWD/MES) will be an added advantage

Nature of Job: Maintenance of office and residential buildings, antenna towers, routine preventive maintenance and rectifications of roads, buildings and plumbing problems with help of civil team.

Age: 31 years and below (after relaxation)

*   HQ mentioned is for present location.  The post is transferable within NCRA campuses i.e. Khodad & Ooty.

 

3. Technical Trainee (Civil) [1 Post; UR; HQ: Khodad]  Click to apply online

[Stipend: Rs.16,000 p.m. Tenure: Initial 1 year to be extended by one year (Max. 2 years, subject to satisfactory performance). No absorption after training.

Minimum Qualification: Diploma in Civil Engineering 

Desirable Experience: One year experience in a large and reputed organization. 

Nature of Job: Helping in estimation, measurement, site supervision, etc. for civil works at GMRT, Khodad. 

Age: Below 28 years.

 

4. Technical Trainee (Electrical) [1 Post; UR; HQ: Khodad]  Click to apply online

[Stipend: Rs.16,000 p.m. Tenure: Initial 1 year to be extended by one year (Max. 2 years, subject to satisfactory performance). No absorption after training.

Minimum Qualification: Diploma in Electrical Engineering 

Desirable Experience: One year experience in a large and reputed organization in electrical maintenance works. 

Nature of Job: Helping in estimation for new equipment, site supervision, UPS, Air-Conditioners, D.G. Set maintenance, etc. for electrical works at GMRT, Khodad. 

Age: Below 28 years.

 5. Administrative Assistant (B) (Accounts) [1 Post; ST; HQ: Pune]  Click to apply online

[Pay Level 6; Pay Stage 1; TME:54,126] 

Minimum Qualification: (i)Graduate Degree in Commerce from recognised University/Institute with aggregate of 55% marks (ii) Proficiency in word processing/data base/accounting procedures.

Minimum Experience: 5 years experience in Accounts in a large and reputed organisation. Experience in handling Cash and Audit related work.

Nature of Job: All works related to Accounts.

Desirable: Experience in preparing of various Audit Schedules, Receipt & Payment account, Balance Sheet and computerised accounting.  Knowledge of Govt. rules in relation to settlement of LTC, TA, Deputation claims, etc..

Age: 38 years and below (after relaxation).

 

6. Administrative Assistant (B) (Establishment) [1 Post; OBC; HQ: Pune]  Click to apply online

[Pay Level 6; Pay Stage 1; TME:54,126]

Minimum Qualification: (i)Graduate from recognised University/Institute with aggregate of 55% marks (ii) Proficiency in word processing/data base/accounting procedures.

Minimum Experience: 5 years experience in Establishment Section in a large and reputed organisation.

Age: 36 years and below (after relaxation).

 

 7. Clerk-A (Accounts) [2 Posts; 1-EWS: HQ: Pune & 1-OBC: HQ: Khodad]  Click to apply online

[Pay Level 3; Pay Stage 1; TME: 35,001 (Pune) & TME:29,295 (Khodad)]

Minimum Qualification: (i) Graduate in Commerce/Finance from recognised University/Institute with aggregate of 50% marks  (ii) Knowledge of typing. (iii) Knowledge of use of personal computers and applications-supported by certificate from the government recognised institutions

Minimum Experience: One years experience in clerical duties and correspondence in large and reputed organisation.

Desirable:  Preferred in Accounts section handling areas of maintenance of accounts, cash book, handling of cash, submitting and filling of online Income Tax TDS, GST, Profession Tax returns, preparing of Bank Reconciliation statements of large organisations.

Age: 28 years and below for EWS; 31 years and below for OBC (after relaxation).

 

8. Laboratory Assistant-B (Electronics) [1 Post, EWS; HQ: Khodad]  Click to apply online

[Pay Level 3; Pay Stage 1; TME : 29,295]

Minimum Qualification: (i)NTC (Electronics) with aggregate of 60% marks awarded by NCVT OR (ii) NAC with aggregate of 60% marks awarded by NCVT.

Minimum Experience: Either (i) 2 years or (ii) NCVT with 1 year in a reputed organization,  SMD soldering experience preferred.

Job Requirement: SMD Soldering for Digital and RF circuits, DC wiring, Cable routing, Digital and RF system integration, Testing and installation, Basic knowledge of Computer hardware. 

Age: 28 years and below.

 

9. Driver(B) [1 Post; OBC; HQ: Khodad]  Click to apply online

[Pay Level 2; Pay Stage 1; TME : 26,136]

Minimum Qualification: (i)10th or Equivalent (Central/State Board Examination). (ii) Valid license for driving heavy motor vehicles

Minimum Experience: Minimum 3 years of accident-free experience of driving heavy passenger motor vehicles in large cities.

Desirable: (i) Preliminary/primary knowledge of vehicle inspection, troubleshooting and minor repairs. (ii) Bus batch

Physical Fitness :

  • Male: Height not less than 165 cms; (b) Chest 80-85 cms. (c)Weight: corresponding to height and age as per medical standards. (d) Eye Sight: The minimum vision should be 6/6 and naked eye vision for both eyes should be 6/9 and colour recognition.
  • Female: Height not less than 157 cms; (b) Chest [Not applicable) (c)Weight: corresponding to height and age as per medical standards. (d) Eye Sight: The minimum vision should be 6/6 and naked eye vision for both eyes should be 6/9 and colour recognition.

(Relaxation in Physical Fitness to members of some communities as per extant GOI rules).  Incumbent will work in shift duties with staggering offs.

Age: 33 years and below (after relaxation).

 

10. Administrative Trainee [UR; HQ: 2 Pune; 2 Khodad] Click to apply online

[Stipend: Rs.15,000 p.m. Tenure: Initial 1 year to be extended by one year (Max. 2 years, subject to satisfactory performance). No absorption after training.

Minimum Qualification : (1) Graduate from a recognized university  (2) Knowledge of typing & use of personal computers and applications.

Desired : Fluency in spoken and written English.

Nature of Training : Training in the area of Accounts, General Administration, HR and Purchase. 

Age: Below 28 years.

 

Possible Impact due to Covid-19 pandemic:

Considering the constraints imposed by the Covid-19 pandemic, NCRA-TIFR reserves the right to conduct screening tests, written tests, skill test, interviews, etc. online.  NCRA-TIFR also reserves the right to postpone or cancel the entire  selection process for any or all posts.

 

Note : (1) HQ mentioned is for the present.  All the above posts are transferable within NCRA campuses i.e. Pune, Khodad & Ooty. (2) Candidates will be required to work in shifts/ beyond office hours and on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays, as per the exigencies of the Centre. (3) Candidates with BE/B.Tech. M.Sc or higher technical degrees will be over qualified and will not be considered for the posts at Sr. Nos.2, 3, 4, 5, 6 & 7 and candidates with Diploma, BE/B.Tech. M.Sc or higher technical degrees will not be considered for the posts at Sr. Nos.8, 9 & 10.

Minimum Experience: Post qualification experience in the relevant field.

The Institute reserves the right to restrict the number of candidates for the recruitment process to a reasonable limit on the basis of the qualifications and experience prescribed in the advertisement.  Mere fulfilling the essential and desirable qualifications will not entitle an applicant to be called for the recruitment process.  The Institute reserves the right not to fill the posts herein advertised.  Canvassing in any form shall disqualify the candidate.

Last date for receipt of the applications is 31st December 2020.  Age, Qualification & experience will be reckoned as on 1st July 2020TME: Total Monthly Emoluments, UR: Unreserved, ST: Scheduled Tribe, OBC: Other Backward Caste, EWS: Economically Weaker Sections.

How to apply: Candidates are encouraged to apply on-line at http://tinyurl.com/ncra2020. Those who cannot apply online, can submit hard copy in the prescribed format, in a sealed cover super-scribing the post applied for on the envelope to the Administrative Officer, NCRA-TIFR, Post Bag 3, Ganeshkhind, Pune University Campus, Pune 411007.  Applications received online/by post after the last date will not be considered. For details such as advertisement, application format, experience etc., visit at http://tinyurl.com/ncra2020.

Selection Procedure: If the eligible number of applications is large, the Centre will restrict the number of candidates for written tests by making a merit list of the applicants based on the marks in the basic qualification, number of years of experience and select reasonable number of candidates for each post. Centre will conduct more than one written test, online test, skill test, for making a primarily merit list. This merit list is not a selection list. This merit list will be used to further shortlisting of the candidates for online interviews, wherever required. Top scorer from the final list will be considered for selection if the candidate is otherwise suitable.    

 

In case of any difficulty in making online application please send email describing the difficulty to estt@ncra.tifr.res.in

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