NCBS Facility-in-Charge (HPC) Recruitment 2026

About This Job

The National Centre for Biological Sciences (NCBS), part of the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR) under the Department of Atomic Energy, is hiring a Facility-in-Charge for High Performance Computing (HPC) on contract basis. There is 1 vacancy at their Bengaluru campus. The monthly salary ranges from Rs. 1,25,000 to Rs. 1,80,000 (based on your experience). The last date to apply online is 17 April 2026. You need a Master's or PhD in Computer Science or related fields with at least 5 years of HPC/Linux experience.

NCBS Facility-in-Charge (HPC) Recruitment 2026 — 1 Post

NCBS is one of India's top research institutes in biological sciences. It runs several high-end research facilities that support not just its own researchers, but also academic and industry partners across the country and abroad. Under Advertisement No. 6/2026 dated 7 April 2026, NCBS is looking for an experienced HPC professional to manage and grow their High Performance Computing infrastructure. This is a great opportunity if you have deep expertise in Linux system administration and HPC cluster management.

Note: If you already applied for this post under Advt. No. 39/2025, you do not need to apply again. Your earlier application will be considered automatically.

Who Can Apply?

Essential Qualification

• Master's degree in IT, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering, or related engineering disciplines
• OR Master of Computer Applications (MCA)
• OR Master's in Computer Science
• OR PhD in Computer Science
• Minimum 50% marks in qualifying degree

Essential Experience

• At least 5 years of hands-on experience in system administration on a Linux environment
• Experience working with large HPC clusters and centralized storage setups

Desirable Experience

• System Administration/HPC experience in an educational or research organization of repute

Age Limit

• Maximum age: 55 years as on 1 January 2026

Salary

• Consolidated monthly salary: Rs. 1,25,000 to Rs. 1,80,000
• The exact amount will depend on your experience and qualifications
• This is a contract position, initially for 1 year, extendable based on performance review

Application Fee

• No application fee has been mentioned in the official notification

Selection Process

1. Screening and Shortlisting — A committee will review all applications and shortlist candidates based on qualifications and experience. When there are many applicants, additional shortlisting criteria may be applied.
2. Written Test / Interview — Shortlisted candidates will be called for a written test or interview (or both). The exact format will be shared with shortlisted candidates in advance.
3. Document Verification — You will need to produce original documents for verification.

How to Apply

1. Go to the official NCBS Job Portal at www.ncbs.res.in/jobportal
2. Find Advt No. 6/2026 — Facility-in-Charge for High Performance Computing
3. Click on "Apply" and fill in the online application form
4. Upload all required documents: educational certificates with marks, date of birth proof, caste certificate (if applicable), experience certificates with pay details
5. Submit the application before 17 April 2026
6. Important: Incomplete applications or those without supporting documents will not be considered

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 7 April 2026
• Application Start Date: 7 April 2026
• Last Date to Apply Online: 17 April 2026
• Written Test / Interview Date: To be announced

• Design new HPC clusters and stay updated with the latest technology and hardware for upgrading current HPC setups
• Install and upgrade operating systems and job schedulers (Slurm, PBS, SGE) on HPC infrastructure
• Manage all HPC infrastructure including servers, firewalls (IDS/IPS), switches, and related hardware and software
• Install, configure, and optimize research software for users on HPC platforms and integrate new applications
• Assist researchers with job submission, resource allocation, data management, and identify performance optimization opportunities
• Troubleshoot failed jobs, cluster nodes, and disk space issues while coordinating with vendors and internal teams
• Maintain and verify periodic data backups, manage VMware environments, and handle LAN/WAN networks
• Develop training materials and conduct workshops to educate users on HPC technologies and best practices