📋 Complete Notification Details
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
| Company | NCRA-TIFR |
|---|---|
| Post Name | Faculty (Observatory Support) |
| Total Vacancies | Various |
| Salary | INR 1,56,960/- to 1,70,460/- (Approx.) |
| Application Mode | |
| Last Date | June 30, 2026 (Evaluation Period) |
| Official Website | www.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.
Important Links
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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.