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 Savitribai Phule Pune University Campus.  Facilities operated by NCRA-TIFR include, the Ooty Radio Telescope (ORT), Ooty 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 at RAC Ooty:

 Abbreviations: UR – Unreserved; OBC – Other Backward Classes; SC- Scheduled Caste; PwBD - Persons with Benchmark Disability; TME - Total Monthly Emoluments.

1. SCIENTIFIC ASSISTANT-B (TELESCOPE OBSERVER) [1 Post: SC; HQ: Ooty]  Click to apply online

 [Pay Level:06; Pay Stage:01; TME: Rs. 61,200/-]

Essential Qualification and Experience:

• Full Time Science Graduate (B.Sc.) in Physics/ Electronics from a recognized University/Institute with aggregate of 60% marks. 

                                                                             OR

• Full time Diploma in Electronics and Radio Engineering (DERE) from a recognized University/Institute with aggregate of 60% marks.

• Knowledge of use of personal computers and its applications.

Essential Experience:

• 1 year’ experience in computer data analysis in Unix/linux environment.

Age:

Maximum 33 years (Age relaxation given as per Rule).

NOTE/GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS:

• HQ mentioned is for the present. All the above posts are transferable within NCRA campuses i.e. Pune, Khodad & Ooty.
• Candidates will be required to work in shifts/ beyond office hours and on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays, as per the exigencies of the Centre.
• 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:

Last date for receipt of the applications is 31 July 2025. Age, Qualification & experience will be reckoned as on 1-Jul-2025.

HOW TO APPLY:

1. Candidates are encouraged to apply on-line at https://tinyurl.com/ncrajob2025
2. 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 and forward to the Administrative Officer, NCRA-TIFR, Post Bag 3, Ganeshkhind, Savitribai Phule Pune University Campus, Pune 411007.
3. Applications received online/by post after the last date will not be considered.
4. For details such as advertisement, application format, experience etc., visit at https://tinyurl.com/ncrajob2025

SELECTION PROCEDURE:

 Please click here to read and understand the selection procedures.

 Please note that the detailed advertisement published on the NCRA website is final and candidates are encouraged to go through the website for any updates from time to time.

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