TIFR Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 2 Project Associate and Senior Project Associate Posts

Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR) is recruiting candidates for Project Associate and Senior Project Associate posts on a project-based engagement in Mumbai. The tenure is initially for one year and can be extended to a maximum of another two years based on performance. Qualifications vary by post, and the monthly pay is Rs. 40,000 for GATE qualified Project Associate candidates, Rs. 30,000 for the rest, and Rs. 60,000 for Senior Project Associate. Eligible applicants can apply by email by sending the detailed CV in the specified format, along with additional qualifications, publications, awards, a one-page write-up of research or work experience, and scanned copies of applicable degree certificates. The last date to submit applications is 15 October 2026 under advertisement number 2026/28.

TIFR Project Associate at a Glance

Vacancy Details

The official notification for Advertisement No. 2026/28 does not specify the exact number of vacancies for the Project Associate and Senior Project Associate positions.

Who Can Apply

Pay and Tenure

The positions are concurrent with an extramural project in the Department of High Energy Physics at the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, Mumbai. The engagement begins with a one-year term and is renewable for up to two additional years depending on performance. Monthly consolidated pay is fixed at Rs. 40,000/- for GATE-qualified Project Associates, Rs. 30,000/- for other Project Associates, and Rs. 60,000/- for Senior Project Associates.

How to Apply for TIFR Project Associate

1. Prepare a detailed CV including date of birth, present affiliation and occupation, address, contact number, and email ID.
2. Include educational qualifications in the specified tabular format provided in the notification, covering S.S.C, H.S.C, B.E./B.Tech., M.E./M.Tech., and Ph.D. degrees with year, university, subjects, marks obtained/rank/score, and remarks.
3. Include additional qualifications such as qualifying in CSIR/UGC or GATE, publications, awards, and a one-page write-up of research or work experience.
4. Provide the name and address of two referees who are familiar with your recent academic activities and progress.
5. Gather scanned copies of your SSC, HSC, B.Tech., M.Tech., and Ph.D. degree certificates as applicable.
6. Send the completed application and attachments via email to Prof. Gagan B Mohanty at [email protected].
7. Set the subject line of the email strictly as: “Application for the Project Associate / Senior Project Associate (keep one) position.”

Selection and Interview

The method of selection for both Project Associate and Senior Project Associate positions is through a Personal Interview.

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