ACTREC Scientific Assistant Recruitment 2026

ACTREC (Advanced Centre for Treatment, Research and Education in Cancer), a unit of Tata Memorial Centre, is hiring 8 Scientific and Technical staff — Medical Physicist, Scientific Officer, and Scientific Assistants — at its Kharghar campus in Navi Mumbai. Qualification requirements range from B.Sc with a diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology to Ph.D. in Life Sciences, depending on the post. You can apply online before the last date of 7 August 2026. Salary ranges from Rs. 35,400 to Rs. 78,800 per month depending on the post and pay level.

Advanced Centre for Treatment, Research and Education in Cancer (ACTREC) Non-Medical Positions Recruitment 2026 - 8 Posts

ACTREC, a Grant-in-Aid institute of the Department of Atomic Energy affiliated with Tata Memorial Centre (TMC), has released Advertisement No. ACTREC/ADVT/A-08/2026 for 8 permanent non-medical positions across radiotherapy physics, laboratory research, and clinical support departments. Scientific Assistant posts require a written exam followed by an interview, while Medical Physicist and Scientific Officer posts are selected through interview only. This is a solid opportunity for science graduates and postgraduates who want a stable government job at a top cancer research institute.

Vacancy Breakdown by Discipline

• Medical Physicist 'E': 3 posts (UR)
• Scientific Officer 'D' (Clinician Scientist Lab): 1 post (UR)
• Scientific Assistant 'B' (Anesthesia): 1 post (OBC)
• Scientific Assistant 'B' (Hematopathology): 1 post (SC)
• Scientific Assistant 'B' (Pathology): 1 post (OH)
• Scientific Assistant 'B' (Radiodiagnosis): 1 post (UR)

Who Can Apply?

For Medical Physicist 'E' (Level 12 - Rs. 78,800/month):

• Qualification: M.Sc (Physics) with a Diploma in Radiological Physics from BARC (or an equivalent AERB-approved qualification) and Certification of Radiological Safety Officer from AERB.
• Experience: 12 years' experience in advanced computerized treatment planning systems and other state-of-the-art technology.
• Desirable: Programming skills in C++, MATLAB, Python.

For Scientific Officer 'D' - Clinician Scientist Lab (Level 11 - Rs. 67,700/month):

• Qualification: Ph.D. in Life Sciences or Health Sciences.
• Experience: Minimum 1 year experience in preclinical disease model development, clinical sample collection, processing, biobanking and clinical trial conduct.
• Desirable: Clinical trial initiation, patient recruitment, informed consent, and ethics committee submission experience.

For Scientific Assistant 'B' - Anesthesia (Level 6 - Rs. 35,400/month):

• Qualification: B.Sc with 50% marks plus a 1-year certificate/diploma in ICU / OT Techniques / Respiratory Therapy / Dialysis Techniques, OR a Bachelor's degree in Paramedical Technology (OT Techniques / Respiratory Therapy) with 50% marks.
• Desirable: 1 year of ICU/OT technician experience; dialysis experience is a plus.

For Scientific Assistant 'B' - Hematopathology (Level 6 - Rs. 35,400/month):

• Qualification: B.Sc in Biological Sciences (including Biotechnology) with 50% marks plus a Degree/Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology and 1 year experience in a busy Haemato-pathology Lab, OR B.Sc (MLT) with 50% marks and 2 years' experience in a busy Haemato-pathology Lab.
• Preference given to candidates with an M.Sc and experience in flow cytometry.

For Scientific Assistant 'B' - Pathology (Level 6 - Rs. 35,400/month):

• Qualification: B.Sc (Botany/Zoology/Chemistry/Applied Biology/Biology/Biotechnology) with 50% marks plus a Degree/Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology, OR B.Sc (MLT), from a government-recognized institute.
• Experience: 1 year of working experience in a Pathology Laboratory (2 years if you hold a B.Sc MLT).
• Desirable: Basic computer skills and good working knowledge of English.

For Scientific Assistant 'B' - Radiodiagnosis (Level 6 - Rs. 35,400/month):

• Qualification: B.Sc (Radiological Imaging Technology) with 50% marks, OR B.Sc in any subject/B.Pharmacy with 50% marks and a 2-year Diploma in Medical Imaging Technology.
• Experience: Minimum 1 year internship/experience from a large hospital, with experience in CT and MRI.

Age Limit

• Upper age limit is 45 years for Medical Physicist, 40 years for Scientific Officer 'D', and 30 years for all Scientific Assistant posts — all as on 7 August 2026.
• Age Relaxation: 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC, 10 years for PwD (plus 5 years for SC/ST and 3 years for OBC PwD candidates), and length of armed forces service plus 3 years for Ex-servicemen.

Salary

• Medical Physicist 'E': Rs. 78,800 per month under Level 12 (7th CPC).
• Scientific Officer 'D': Rs. 67,700 per month under Level 11 (7th CPC).
• Scientific Assistant 'B' (all disciplines): Rs. 35,400 per month under Level 6 (7th CPC).
• You will also get DA, HRA, TA and other allowances, plus medical facility, training support, and accommodation subject to availability.

Application Fee

• General / All Categories: Rs. 300 (online payment via Debit Card / Credit Card / UPI / Net Banking)
• SC / ST / Female / PwD / Ex-servicemen (first time applying for a civil post after serving any rank): No fee
• The application fee once paid will not be refunded under any circumstances.

Selection Process

Selection varies by post:

1. Medical Physicist and Scientific Officer 'D': Interview only, no written exam.
2. Scientific Assistant (all disciplines): Written Examination (100 marks, MCQ based on your area of specialization) followed by an Interview.

You must carry your original documents along with one set of photocopies at the time of the written exam/interview — covering date of birth, qualification, experience, caste and disability certificates — or you will not be allowed to appear.

How to Apply

1. Go to the ACTREC non-medical application portal at webapps.actrec.gov.in.
2. Register and fill in the online application form.
3. Upload the required documents and your photograph.
4. Pay the application fee of Rs. 300 online, if applicable to your category.
5. Submit the form well before the deadline — do not wait for the last day, since the website may get overloaded.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 13 July 2026
• Last Date to Apply Online: 7 August 2026 (up to 5:30 PM IST)

• Operate and calibrate radiotherapy treatment planning systems and imaging equipment as per your specialization
• Conduct laboratory tests, sample processing, and biobanking for clinical and research work
• Assist doctors during procedures, OT, ICU, or diagnostic imaging as applicable to your post
• Maintain accurate records of test results, patient samples, and equipment logs
• Support ongoing clinical trials, including patient recruitment and documentation
• Follow radiological safety and infection control protocols at all times
• Coordinate with doctors, scientists, and technicians across departments
• Participate in training programs and skill upgradation as required