The minimum educational qualification required for this position is B.Sc / B.E. / B.Tech (refer to the official notification for the exact discipline, stream or trade required). Candidates appearing in the final year of their qualifying examination may apply provisionally, provided they can produce the marksheet at the document verification stage.
The age limit is as per the official notification calculated as on the cut-off date specified in the notification. Age relaxation is granted to reserved categories as per central government rules: OBC candidates get 3 additional years, SC/ST candidates get 5 years, and PwD candidates get up to 10 years of relaxation. Ex-servicemen and certain other reserved categories may receive further relaxation — verify against the official notification.
Nationality requirement: the candidate must be a citizen of India (or hold the eligibility documents specified by the recruiting body). This is an All-India recruitment, so eligible candidates from any state of India may apply.
At a glance
OrganizationTata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR)
Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR) has released the latest jobs update for TIFR Recruitment 2026: 5 Project Assistant & Associate Posts.
5 total vacancies are on offer.
Last Date to Apply: 30 Jun 2026 — don't miss the deadline.
Apply or check online through the official portal — direct links are below.
Overview
The Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR) has released the TIFR Recruitment 2026: 5 Project Assistant & Associate Posts recruitment on its official portal. A total of 5 vacancies have been opened in this recruitment cycle. Candidates who meet the B.Sc / B.E. / B.Tech eligibility can apply through the official portal before 30 Jun 2026.
Selected candidates will be placed in the ₹20,000 per month (consolidated) pay scale, along with Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), and other applicable allowances as per government rules.
Always confirm the final details in the official notification — it is the binding source for eligibility, dates, and fees.
Why apply for this post
Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR) is among India's premier academic and research institutions. Roles here come with access to a high-quality research environment, structured technical training, exposure to senior faculty mentorship, and credentials valued across the academic and industrial sector after the tenure ends.
The starting pay scale for this post is ₹20,000 per month (consolidated). Salaries increase through annual increments and time-bound promotions, and the package includes Dearness Allowance (revised twice a year), House Rent Allowance based on posting city, and other government benefits applicable to the cadre.
Vacancy details
5
total posts (approx). Category-wise reservation and post-wise breakup are listed in the official notification.
Salary / pay scale
₹20,000 per month (consolidated) — plus DA, HRA & allowances. Final in-hand pay depends on posting and deductions.
Vacancy breakdown (category-wise)
Project Assistant1
Project Associate4
Documents required
Detailed bio-data with personal and academic details
Self-attested copies of degree certificates and mark sheets
Experience certificates (if applicable)
Valid government-issued photo ID proof
Recent passport-size photographs
How to apply
The entire application is online — candidates register on the official portal, fill the form, upload documents, pay the fee online, and download the confirmation. Follow the numbered steps below carefully, because once submitted most fields cannot be edited.
The Last Date to Apply for this application is 30 Jun 2026. We strongly recommend completing the application at least 2-3 days before the deadline — the official portal usually sees heavy load on the last day, and payment-gateway timeouts in the final hours can cause submissions to fail.
1Visit tifr.res.in and download the official notification PDF for the post you wish to apply for
2Read the notification carefully and confirm you meet all eligibility requirements
3Prepare a complete bio-data including personal details, educational qualifications, and relevant experience
4Attach self-attested copies of all required documents — degree certificates, mark sheets, experience certificates, photo ID, and passport-size photographs
5Compose an email with the post name and advertisement number clearly stated in the subject line
6Send the application to the official email address specified in the notification before 30 Jun 2026
7Save a copy of the sent email for your records
Selection process
The selection process is conducted in 2 stages: Application Screening / Shortlisting based on academic merit and experience and Personal Interview / Interaction with Selection Committee. Candidates must clear each stage to be eligible for the next, and the final merit list is prepared on the combined performance across all stages. Detailed marking schemes, qualifying cut-offs, and any tie-breaker rules are listed in the official notification linked above.
Application Screening / Shortlisting based on academic merit and experiencePersonal Interview / Interaction with Selection Committee
Preparation tips
1For Project Assistant: revise fundamentals of optics, atomic physics, and laser spectroscopy to prepare for the interview
2For Project Associate: strengthen your understanding of your core engineering discipline — CS, IT, or ECE
3Ensure your experience certificates clearly quantify your hands-on lab work (especially laser / spectroscopy exposure)
4Keep all documents self-attested and ensure PDFs are clear and legible before attaching to the email
Download Notification PDF – Project Assistant
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Download Notification PDF – Project Associate
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Frequently asked questions
The last date to submit your application via email for the TIFR Project Assistant and Project Associate posts is <strong>30 Jun 2026</strong>. Make sure your email is sent before this deadline.
A total of <strong>5 posts</strong> have been notified — 1 for Project Assistant and 4 for Project Associate.
You must have a Bachelor's degree in Physics, Applied Physics, Engineering Physics, Optics, or a related field with at least <strong>70% marks</strong>, plus 6 months of hands-on experience with lasers, atomic spectroscopy, or atomic magnetometry.
Candidates need a <strong>B.E./B.Tech</strong> (or equivalent) in Computer Science, IT, Electronics & Communication, or a related field with a minimum of <strong>60% marks</strong> or equivalent grade points.
The maximum age limit is <strong>25 years</strong> for both Project Assistant and Project Associate posts.
Selected candidates will receive a consolidated stipend of <strong>₹20,000 per month</strong>. These are contractual positions.
No application fee has been prescribed for this recruitment. Candidates can apply at no cost via email.
Visit the official TIFR website at <strong>tifr.res.in</strong> to download the notification PDFs for each post and find the designated application email address.
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