The National Centre for Radio Astrophysics (NCRA), a premier research center of the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR), has opened its recruitment cycle for 2026. This year's focus is on bolstering the technical and scientific workforce for the Giant Metrewave Radio Telescope (GMRT) and the Square Kilometre Array (SKA) India project. NCRA is seeking highly motivated candidates for Scientific, Engineering, and Administrative roles, with primary qualifications including BE/B.Tech, M.Sc (Physics/Electronics), and ITI/Diploma for technical cadres.
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About National Centre for Radio Astrophysics
The Centre has its roots in the Radio Astronomy Group of TIFR, set up in the early 1960s under the leadership of Prof. Govind Swarup. The group designed and built the Ooty Radio Telescope. In the early 80's an ambitious plan for a new telescope was proposed - the Giant Meterwave Radio Telescope. Since the site chosen for this new telescope was close to Pune, a new home for the group was built in the scenic campus of Pune University. The radio astronomy group morphed into the National Centre for Radio Astrophysics around this time.
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This organization has released 6 recruitment notifications in the last 3 years.
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About NCRA Careers:
- Organization Overview: The National Centre for Radio Astrophysics (NCRA) is a specialized autonomous institute under the Department of Atomic Energy (DAE), Government of India. It is a world leader in radio astronomy and is responsible for operating the Giant Metrewave Radio Telescope (GMRT), the world's largest radio telescope at meter wavelengths. NCRA plays a critical role in India's contribution to global space research and fundamental physics.+1
- Headquarters: NCRA is headquartered in the Savitribai Phule Pune University Campus, Pune. It also operates field stations at Khodad (near Narayangaon) for the GMRT and Ooty for the Ooty Radio Telescope (ORT).+1
- Key Job Profiles:
- Scientific Officer (C to H): Core faculty and research positions in Astrophysics and Engineering.
- Engineer (C/D): Specialized in Servo, Digital Signal Processing, and Antenna systems.
- Scientific Assistant-B: Technical support for telescope operations and electronics.
- Administrative Assistant-B: Managing HR, accounts, and general administration.
- Tradesman-B: Skilled roles in Electrical, Fitter, and Mechanical maintenance.
- Salary & Benefits: NCRA-TIFR staff are compensated as per the 7th CPC Pay Matrix with additional research-specific allowances.
- Engineer/Scientific Officer: Level-10 to Level-12 (Starting basic pay ₹56,100 - ₹78,800).
- Scientific Assistant: Level-6 (Starting basic pay ₹35,400).
- Unique Perks: Special Performance-Related Incentive Scheme (PRIS), Departmental Canteen facilities, Health Care Scheme (CHSS), and on-campus residential accommodation at Pune or Khodad.
- Selection Process: 1. Written Test: A screening test consisting of MCQ and descriptive questions on core subjects. 2. Skill/Trade Test: Mandatory for technical roles (e.g., Scientific Assistant, Tradesman) to verify practical knowledge. 3. Personal Interview: Final selection for Group A (Scientific/Engineering) and certain Group B posts is based on a rigorous interview panel.
How to Crack NCRA Exams
- Master the Fundamentals: For engineering roles, NCRA focuses heavily on Digital Signal Processing (DSP) and Control Systems (Servo). Ensure you have a strong grasp of FPGA-VLSI design and MATLAB/Python modeling.+1
- Aptitude for Research: In the interview, be prepared to answer questions about why you want to work specifically in a research environment rather than a corporate one. Familiarize yourself with the recent discoveries made by GMRT.
- Practical Proficiency: For technical assistant and tradesman roles, the Skill Test is the "make or break" stage. Practice circuit soldering, multimeter usage, and reading complex electrical blueprints.
NCRA vacancies are highly specialized and often transferable between Pune, Khodad, and Ooty locations. Candidates are encouraged to subscribe to NCRA-specific alerts to avoid missing the short application windows for project-based roles.
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