Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR) — Department of Atomic Energy
| Last Date to Apply | 30 Jun 2026 |
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| Post Name | Project Assistant and Project Associate |
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| Total Vacancies | 5 |
| Qualification | Bachelor's degree in Science or Engineering (Physics/Applied Physics/Optics/CS/IT/ECE) with 60-70% marks. |
| Age Limit | Maximum 25 years |
| Salary | Rs. 20,000 per month |
| Application Fee | N/A |
| Selection Process | Shortlisting based on academic credentials and experience, followed by an interview for qualified candidates. |
The Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR) has announced a recruitment drive for the positions of Project Assistant and Project Associate. Candidates selected for these contractual roles will be responsible for technical and research support tasks within specific physics and engineering laboratories. A total of 5 vacancies are available across these profiles.
| Post Name | Total Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Project Assistant | 1 |
| Project Associate | 4 |
Candidates must ensure they meet the following educational and experience requirements before submitting their application.
| Post | Essential Qualification |
|---|---|
| Project Assistant | Bachelor's degree in Science or Engineering (Physics, Applied Physics, Engineering Physics, Optics) with at least 70% marks. |
| Project Associate | B.E./B.Tech or equivalent in CS, IT, ECE, or related fields with a minimum of 60% marks. |
Additional Requirements: Applicants for the Project Assistant role must possess a minimum of 6 months of hands-on experience in lasers, atomic spectroscopy, or atomic magnetometry.
The maximum age limit for all candidates is 25 years as of the application deadline.
Selected candidates will receive a consolidated monthly salary of Rs. 20,000. These positions are purely contractual and do not confer any right to permanent employment at TIFR.
Interested candidates should follow these steps to complete their application process via email:
Critical Warning: Incomplete applications or those missing necessary self-attested documents will be summarily rejected. Verify that your qualification matches the discipline requirements exactly before applying.
The final date for submission of applications via email is 30 June 2026.
The official notification does not mention any application fee for these project-based positions.
No, candidates must hold a degree in the specific fields listed (Physics, Applied Physics, CS, IT, or ECE) to be considered eligible.
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