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) [2 Posts; UR; HQ: Ooty]   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: Full time BE/B.Tech. Degree in Electronics Engineering from a recognised Institute/university. 

 Nature of Job: Training in the field of Analog and Digital Electronics.  Also FPGA based hardware and software system.

 Age: Below 28 years. 

2. Technical Trainee (Electronics) [2 Posts, UR; HQ: Ooty]  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: (1) B.Sc. (Physics/Electronics). Diploma in Electronics (ECE) and Electrical (EEE).

 Nature of Training: Mainly doing observation with ORT. Telescope operation and receiving room maintenance. Computer operation.

 Age: Below 28 years.

3. Technical Trainee (Electrical) [1 Post, UR; HQ: Ooty  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: (1) Diploma in Electrical & Electronics Engineering.

 Nature of Training: 22 KV HT/LT Installation related works/200 KVA & 40 KVA DG Set operation and maintenance/UPS & AC Electrical related systems and ORT electrical related motor control centre operating systems.

Age: Below 28 years.

4. Administrative Trainee [UR; HQ: 2 Ooty] Click to apply online

[Stipend:  Rs. 15,000/- pm.  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, Stores and Purchase.

 Age:  Below 28 years.

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. 

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 post herein advertised.  Canvassing in any form shall disqualify the candidate.

Last date for receipt of the applications is 31st May 2022.  Age, Qualification & experience will be reckoned as on 1st July 2021.  TME: Total Monthly Emoluments UR: Unreserved

How to apply: Candidates are encouraged to apply on-line at ... . 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 ....

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