Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR), an autonomous institution of the Department of Atomic Energy based in Mumbai, has invited applications for Project Associate and Senior Project Associate positions under Advertisement No. 2026/28. The posts fall in the Department of High Energy Physics, where the selected candidates will work with Prof. Gagan B Mohanty on an extramural research project involving detector module assembly, testing and quality checks.
TIFR Project Associate and Senior Project Associate Recruitment 2026
Posted 12 Oct 2026Updated 12 Oct 20262026/28
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About TIFR Project Associate and Senior Project Associate Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- Tata Institute of Fundamental Research
- Advertisement No.
- 2026/28
- Post Name
- Project Associate and Senior Project Associate
- Job Location
- Mumbai, Maharashtra
- Who Can Apply
- Candidates from anywhere in India
- Job Type
- Contract
- Gender
- All
- Nationality
- Indian
- Tenure
- Initially for one year, extendable up to a maximum of another two years based on performance
Vacancy Breakdown
Project Associate
Senior Project Associate
Total0
| Post Name | Total |
|---|---|
| Project Associate | |
| Senior Project Associate | |
| Grand Total | 0 |
Eligibility Details
Requirements differ by post — open a post to see its own.
Project Associate
- Qualification
- B.E./B.Tech. degree in Electronics / Electronics & Communication / Electrical & Electronics / Electronics & Telecommunications OR M.Sc. degree in Electronics / Electronic Sciences with min. 60% aggregate marks from a recognized University / Institute.
- Experience
- Desirable: Minimum of one-year experience in research labs. Freshers will be considered if experienced candidates are not available.
- Age Limit
- Below 28 years as on closing date of application
- Job Requirements
- Assembly of Si modules with an automated gantry system; measurement with an optical coordinate measuring machine; perform wire bonding, pull testing and encapsulation
Senior Project Associate
- Qualification
- M.E./M.Tech. degree in Electronics / Electronics & Communication / Electrical & Electronics / Electronics & Telecommunications (min. 60% aggregate marks) OR Ph.D. degree in Expt. High Energy / Nuclear Physics with hardware experience. Candidates who have submitted their Ph.D. thesis and are awaiting the Viva may also apply.
- Experience
- Desirable: Minimum of two years' experience in research labs for the M.E./M.Tech. candidates.
- Age Limit
- Below 32 years as on closing date of application
- Note
- Candidates who have submitted their Ph.D. thesis and are awaiting the Viva may also apply.
- Job Requirements
- Set up single- and multi-module test stands to test assembled modules; participate in database management; analyze the mechanical and electrical QC/QA data of the modules
Age Limit
Below 28 years (Project Associate) / Below 32 years (Senior Project Associate) as on closing date of application
Selection Process
- 1Personal Interview
Selection for both posts is through a personal interview.
Salary Structure
Project Associate
Pay: Rs. 40,000/- per month for GATE qualified candidates; Rs. 30,000/- per month for the rest
Senior Project Associate
Pay: Rs. 60,000/- per month
| Post | Pay |
|---|---|
| Project Associate | Rs. 40,000/- per month for GATE qualified candidates; Rs. 30,000/- per month for the rest |
| Senior Project Associate | Rs. 60,000/- per month |
How to Apply
- 1Prepare a detailed CV including date of birth, present affiliation and occupation, address, contact number and email ID
- 2List educational qualifications in the tabular format given in the notification, covering S.S.C, H.S.C, B.E./B.Tech., M.E./M.Tech. and Ph.D. with year, university, subjects, marks obtained/rank/score and remarks
- 3Add additional qualifications such as qualifying in CSIR/UGC or GATE, publications, awards and a one-page write-up of research or work experience
- 4Give the name and address of two referees familiar with your recent academic activities and progress
- 5Keep scanned copies of SSC, HSC, B.Tech., M.Tech. and Ph.D. degree certificates ready as applicable
- 6Email the completed application and attachments to Prof. Gagan B Mohanty at [email protected]
- 7Write the email subject line strictly as "Application for the Project Associate / Senior Project Associate (keep one) position."
Documents to Carry / Upload
•Detailed CV with date of birth
•Present affiliation and occupation
•Address
•Contact number and email ID
•Educational qualifications in the prescribed tabular format
•Additional qualifications such as CSIR/UGC or GATE
•Publications and awards
•One-page write-up of research or work experience
•Names and addresses of two referees
•Scanned copies of SSC
•HSC
•B.E./B.Tech
•M.E./M.Tech. and Ph.D. degree certificates as applicable
Important Details
- The posts are concurrent with an extramural project in the Department of High Energy Physics, Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, Mumbai, with Prof.
- Gagan B Mohanty as Principal Investigator.
- Applications are accepted only by email, and the subject line must be written exactly as "Application for the Project Associate / Senior Project Associate (keep one) position." No application fee is stated in the notice.
CV Format for Educational Qualifications
S.S.C
H.S.C
B.E. / B.Tech.
M.E. / M.Tech.
Ph.D.
| Degree |
|---|
| S.S.C |
| H.S.C |
| B.E. / B.Tech. |
| M.E. / M.Tech. |
| Ph.D. |
Contact
Email: [email protected]
Frequently Asked Questions
Can candidates who have submitted their Ph.D. thesis but not yet attended the Viva apply for Senior Project Associate?
Yes. Candidates who have submitted their Ph.D. thesis and are awaiting the Viva may also apply for the Senior Project Associate post.
Can freshers apply for the Project Associate post?
Yes. One year of experience in research labs is desirable, and freshers will be considered if experienced candidates are not available.
How should the application be sent?
The detailed CV with the required attachments must be emailed to Prof. Gagan B Mohanty at [email protected] with the subject line "Application for the Project Associate / Senior Project Associate (keep one) position."
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