📋 Complete Advertisement & Guidelines
The Department of Atomic Energy (DAE) has released an official notification for the recruitment of Director at the Saha Institute of Nuclear Physics, Kolkata. Interested and eligible candidates can apply Offline by sending their application forms to the specified address before the deadline. This is a senior-level position offering a pay scale under Level 16 of the Pay Matrix.
DAE Director Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Company Name | Department of Atomic Energy (DAE) |
| Post Name | Director, Saha Institute of Nuclear Physics |
| Total Vacancies | 01 |
| Start Date to Apply | 08 December 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply | 31 January 2026 |
| Salary | Level 16 in Pay Matrix plus allowances |
| Official Website | dae.gov.in |
Vacancy Details
| Post Name | No. of Posts | Salary | Project/Institute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Director | 01 | Level 16 in Pay Matrix | Saha Institute of Nuclear Physics, Kolkata |
Eligibility Criteria
Eligibility for Director
- Essential Qualification: Ph.D. with first class or equivalent in an appropriate branch.
- Experience: Analogous Pay Level (16) or 5 years experience in Pay Levels 14 & 15 (Combined) managing a large scientific community or heading a reputed scientific institution. Excellent publication record, leadership experience, and national/international recognition are also essential. Experience in project implementation is necessary.
- Desirable: Familiarity with government administrative and financial matters and managerial experience in a large research laboratory.
Age Limit
Candidate shall not be less than 50 years of age and shall not be more than 57 years of age as on 31 January 2026.
Selection Process
Appointment will be made by the Government of India on the recommendations of a Search-cum-Selection Committee. The Search-cum-Selection Committee constituted for the purpose of selection of the Director will consider applications received in response to this advertisement as well as nominations received from eminent persons.
How to Apply
Interested individual may apply giving detailed Resume in the prescribed proforma along with one page Vision statement for the Institute. The application typed on plain paper along with enclosures may be sent by Registered/Speed Post to UNDER SECRETARY, Office of Secretary, Department of Atomic Energy, Anushakti Bhavan, C.S.M Marg, Mumbai – 400 001.
- Persons employed in Government Departments or Autonomous Institutions under them must send their applications through proper channel.
- The prescribed proforma may be downloaded from the Department’s Website www.dae.gov.in.
- The last date for receipt of application by Registered post/Speed Post is 31 January 2026.
- The advance copy of the application can also be sent by email to [email protected] or by telefax to No. 022 22843888.
- However, the date of receipt of application by Registered post will be treated as valid date and all such applications received beyond the prescribed date shall be treated as invalid applications.
Important Links
Important Links:
Official Notification PDF: Click here
Official Website: Click here
FAQs
1. What is the starting date to apply for DAE Director 2026?
Ans: Starting Date to apply is 08 December 2025.
2. What is the last apply date for DAE Director 2026?
Ans: Last apply date is 31 January 2026.
3. What is the Eligibility to apply for DAE Director 2026?
Ans: Ph.D with first class or equivalent.
4. What is the Maximum Age Limit to apply for DAE Director 2026?
Ans: 57 Years.