TIFR Project Staff Recruitment 2026

TIFR Project Staff Recruitment 2026: Overview

Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR), Mumbai, is hiring for five project-based support posts under Advertisement No. 2026/23 — a Project Scientific Officer (B), a Project Laboratory Assistant (B) [Air Conditioning], two Project Clerk (A) posts, and one Project Work Assistant. These are project-funded positions supporting TIFR's ongoing research programmes, so the appointment is tied to the funding project rather than being a regular institute post. Candidates who meet each post's specific qualification and eligibility criteria can apply online.

Posts and Disciplines

• Project Scientific Officer (B): a research-support science role whose selection process also includes a personal interview.
• Project Laboratory Assistant (B) [Air Conditioning]: a technical support role focused on the institute's air-conditioning and lab-infrastructure systems.
• Project Clerk (A): two posts for general clerical and administrative support; you need a graduate degree with at least 50% aggregate marks and typing knowledge.
• Project Work Assistant: one post providing general project support.

Post-wise Duties

Project Scientific Officer (B)

You will support the research project's scientific and technical work, assist with data collection and analysis, and coordinate with the project's principal investigator.

Project Laboratory Assistant (B) [Air Conditioning]

You will maintain and monitor the lab's air-conditioning and climate-control systems that keep sensitive research equipment running.

Project Clerk (A)

You will handle correspondence, maintain project records and files, and provide general administrative support to the project team.

Project Work Assistant

You will provide general operational support for the project, including material handling and day-to-day assistance to the research team.

Service Conditions and Caveats

• Project-based appointment: these are project posts, so the tenure is linked to the funding project and not a regular TIFR appointment.
• Eligibility varies by post: qualification requirements and the maximum age differ across the four posts — check the official notification for the specific criteria that apply to your post before applying.
• Selection stages vary: some posts include a trade test or skill test in addition to the written test, and the Scientific Officer post adds a personal interview.

Application Submission Notes

You must apply through TIFR's online e-Recruitment portal — there is no offline or postal application route for these posts. New users need to register on the portal before filling the application form.

• Support the assigned research project's day-to-day scientific, technical or administrative work
• Maintain accurate records, files and documentation for the project
• Coordinate with the principal investigator and project team on assigned tasks
• Handle equipment, lab systems or office correspondence as per your post
• Follow institute safety and administrative protocols
• Prepare periodic status updates for the project team