VECC Recruitment 2026 for Principal Project Associate Post – Apply Online @ vecc.gov.in
The Variable Energy Cyclotron Centre (VECC), a premier R&D unit under the Department of Atomic Energy (DAE), has released the latest notification for the engagement of Principal Project Associate (PPA). This is a golden opportunity for candidates seeking a career in central government research institutions. The official notification PDF has been uploaded on the VECC website vecc.gov.in. Candidates interested in this Sarkari Naukri must check the eligibility criteria before applying.
VECC is a prestigious central government organization known for its cutting-edge research in nuclear science and accelerator technology. Engagement as a Principal Project Associate offers immense job security, excellent pay scales as per DAE norms, and a stimulating work environment for career growth. It is one of the best West Bengal Government Jobs and Central Government Jobs for computer science professionals.
| Post Designation | Vacancy Count | Age Limit | Salary (INR) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Principal Project Associate (PPA) | Not Specified | Below 40 years (Relaxation as per rules) | As per DAE/Project Norms |
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) from a recognized University or equivalent AND Eight (8) years experience in Research and Development (R&D) in Industrial and Academic Institutions or Science and Technology Organizations. The experience must be related to Cluster Computing, Cluster middleware installation, Networking, GPU/Heterogeneous Computing, Python programming, Shell scripting, Scientific document writing etc.
Below 40 years for UR & EWS candidates. 5 years age relaxation for SC/ST candidates and 3 years for OBC candidates.
Eligible candidates are required to fill the application form (as per Advt. No. VECC-5/2026) and send it through email to [email protected] with the subject line "Engagement of Principal Project Associates- 2026".
Steps to Apply:
The last date for receipt of applications is 30.09.2026.
You can apply by emailing your application form to [email protected] with the specified subject line.
The last date to receive the application is 30.09.2026.
A Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science and Engineering with 8 years of relevant R&D experience is required.
Yes, 5 years for SC/ST and 3 years for OBC.
You can find it under Advt. No. VECC-5/2026 on the VECC homepage vecc.gov.in (Notification -> Recruitment).
The selection will be based on the candidate's qualifications, experience, and performance in an interview conducted by the selection committee.
The official notification does not specify any application fee. Candidates are advised to refer to the official notification for complete details.
| Job Name | Location | Last Date | Details |
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VECC Recruitment 2026 for Principal Project Associate Post – Apply Online @ vecc.gov.in
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Kolkata | 30th September, 2026 | View Details |
Dr. Sumit Som, Outstanding Scientist, has been appointed as Director, Variable Energy Cyclotron Centre (VECC) with effect from 14th January,2020. He is an Electronics & Tele-Communication Engineering graduate from Bengal Engineering College, Shibpur, under Calcutta University (presently known as, Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology (IIEST), Shibpur). He joined the 31st Batch of Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) Training School in 1987 and graduated successfully on completion of the one year Orientation Course for Engineering graduates and Science Post-graduates (OCES) in 1988. He then joined Variable Energy Cyclotron Centre as Scientific Officer-C in 1988 and subsequently acquired PhD in Engineering Sciences from Homi Bhabha National Institute, Mumbai. He served as an Invited Foreign Researcher at High Energy Accelerator Organization, KEK, Japan, during 1998-1999 and involved with the development of Superconducting Crab cavity for KEK-B factory, an electron-positron collider at KEK. He also worked with RF system of K800 Superconducting Cyclotron at Laboratorio Del Sud (LNS), Instituto Nazionale Di Fisica Nucleare (INFN), Catania, Italy, in 1995. Dr. Som has worked in several areas of particle accelerators, especially on RF technology. It includes high power normal conducting RF cavity for cyclotron, high power RF amplifiers, LLRF systems, superconducting RF cavity etc. He, as Project Director, Medical Cyclotron Project, lead the group to carry out the installation and commissioning work of 30 MeV Medical Cyclotron System with 5 beam lines and successfully extracted Proton beam with 15 to 30 MeV energy, including the trial production of radioisotope/Radiopharmaceutical with the help of the colleagues of BRIT. On account of his considerable expertise and acumen in this RF-technology arena, he holds pivotal positions in various technical committees. Several technical achievement awards of DAE, such as, Science & Technology Excellence Award-2008, Group Achievement Awards in 2009, 2012, 2014 2016 and 2018, have been also conferred upon him in recognition of the important contributions to the ongoing programmes of DAE.