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NCRA-TIFR Faculty Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for Faculty Positions (Observatory Support)

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Total Vacancies
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Online Portal
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Closing Date
30 June 2026
🏛️ 1. Conducting Organization National Centre for Radio Astrophysics 📑 2. Advertisement Reference No. Advt. No. NationalCentreforRadioAstrophysics/Rect/2026
💼 3. Nature of Employment Contractual / Project-Based (Tenure) 🎯 4. Exact Post & Vacancy Count Various (1 Post)
📮 5. Application / Selection Mode Various 📅 6. Crucial Dates & Timings 30 June 2026
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National Centre for Radio Astrophysics Regional Headquarters, Pune, Maharashtra, India
💵 8. Application Fee ✓ ₹0 (Nil / Exempted)
🎓 Eligibility & Qualification Ph.D. in Physics, Astronomy or a related subject. 🌐 Authority Official Website Refer Official Notification Document
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NCRA-TIFR Faculty Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for Faculty Positions (Observatory Support)

The National Centre for Radio Astrophysics, Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (NCRA-TIFR) has released a notification for the recruitment of Faculty positions in the area of Observatory Support. This is a great opportunity for candidates with a Ph.D. in Physics or Astronomy who are interested in radio astronomy and telescope operations. Selected candidates will be responsible for user support, telescope operations, and instrumentation debugging.

Overview

CompanyNCRA-TIFR
Post NameFaculty (Observatory Support)
Total VacanciesVarious
SalaryINR 1,56,960/- to 1,70,460/- (Approx.)
Application ModeEmail
Last DateJune 30, 2026 (Evaluation Period)
Official Websitewww.ncra.tifr.res.in

NCRA-TIFR Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details

Post Name No. of Posts Salary Project / Location
Faculty (Observatory Support) Various INR 1,56,960/- to 1,70,460/- (Approx.) NCRA-TIFR, Pune

Eligibility Criteria

Eligibility for Faculty (Observatory Support)

  • Essential Qualification: Ph.D. in Physics, Astronomy or a related subject.
  • Experience: Significant experience in handling radio astronomical data. Good understanding of radio telescopes and instrumentation.
  • Job Profile: The selected candidate is expected to spend about 75% of the time on activities like user support, telescope operations, and instrumentation debugging and commissioning tests. The remaining 25% is meant for research in astronomy.

How to Apply

Candidates interested in applying for the Faculty positions at NCRA-TIFR must send their application via email. The application should include a curriculum vitae, a research plan, proposed contributions to support activities, and the names of three or more referees.

Email Address: [email protected]

Subject Line: Please specify clearly in the application that it is for a "faculty position in the area of observatory support".

Important Dates

  • Notification Release: Available Now
  • Next Evaluation Period: January 1, 2026 to June 30, 2026
  • Last Date to Apply: Applications are likely to be accepted until the end of the evaluation period (June 30, 2026). Candidates are advised to apply early.

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FAQs

Q1. What is the salary for NCRA-TIFR Faculty Recruitment 2026?
Ans. The monthly salary for entry-level faculty is roughly in the range of INR 1,56,960/- to 1,70,460/-.

Q2. What is the qualification required for NCRA-TIFR Faculty posts?
Ans. Candidates must have a Ph.D. in Physics, Astronomy, or a related subject.

Q3. How can I apply for NCRA-TIFR Faculty positions?
Ans. Applications should be sent by email to [email protected] with the required documents.

Q4. What is the last date to apply?
Ans. The next evaluation period is from January 1, 2026, to June 30, 2026.

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