SINP Recruitment 2026 for Scientist C, Technician B & Admin Posts

The Saha Institute of Nuclear Physics (SINP), Kolkata, has released the SINP Recruitment 2026 notification for filling various Scientific, Technical, and Administrative & Auxiliary posts. The recruitment is being conducted by SINP, a grant-in-aid institution under the Department of Atomic Energy (DAE), Government of India. Eligible candidates can apply online for the posts mentioned in the advertisement, including those filled through direct recruitment and deputation.

This recruitment drive aims to fill a total of 62 vacancies across scientific, technical, and administrative/auxiliary categories. The online application process begins on 2026-07-31 and closes on 2026-09-15 (3:00 PM IST). Applications must be submitted online, and candidates are required to submit separate applications for each post they apply for. The selection process differs by post and includes combinations of interviews, written tests, trade/skill tests, physical fitness tests, and other post-specific evaluation methods as detailed in the notification.

Important Dates

Vacancy Details

A total of 62 vacancies are notified across multiple posts under Scientific, Technical, and Administrative & Auxiliary categories. The scientific and technical posts are primarily filled through direct recruitment, while the Assistant Administrative Officer – I post is filled through deputation.

Scientific Category (Direct Recruitment)

Technical Category (Direct Recruitment)

Administrative & Auxiliary Category (including Canteen)

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

Educational qualification requirements vary by post. The notification indicates that qualifications range from Secondary School Certificate (SSC) with an ITI trade certificate for Technician-level roles, to a Diploma in the relevant engineering/technology discipline for Scientific Assistant posts, and an M.Sc. in Physics or an allied discipline for Scientist ‘C’ posts. The exact qualification and any experience requirements for each specific post are provided in the official notification PDF.

Age Limit

Age will be counted as on the closing date of the online application. The notification also provides age relaxation for specified categories beyond the upper age limit. The relaxation details are as follows: SC/ST candidates get 5 years relaxation; OBC candidates get 3 years; PwBD (Unreserved) gets 10 years; PwBD (OBC) gets 13 years; PwBD (SC/ST) gets 15 years. Ex-Servicemen get 3 years relaxation after deducting military service. Departmental candidates for Group A & B posts get 5 years relaxation. Central Government employees with 3+ years service for Group C posts get relaxation up to 40 years, while Central Government employees SC/ST with 3+ years service for Group C posts get relaxation up to 45 years. Widows/Divorced/Judicially separated women get relaxation up to 35 years, and Widows/Divorced/Judicially separated women belonging to SC/ST get relaxation up to 40 years.

Application Fee

Women candidates, PwBD candidates, Ex-Servicemen, and candidates applying for the deputation post are exempted from paying the application fee. SC/ST candidates are exempted from the fee only for posts reserved for their respective categories. The fee must be paid through online remittance only, and once paid it is non-refundable.

How to Apply

1. Go to the official SINP job portal at saha.ac.in (job opportunities page): https://www.saha.ac.in/web/job-opportunities.
2. Register on the portal and log in to your account.
3. Complete the online application form by entering personal details, educational details, and communication details.
4. Upload scanned copies of your photograph, signature, and all supporting documents as required.
5. Pay the applicable application fee through online remittance if you are not exempted.
6. Carefully review the filled application form before final submission.
7. After submission, save the completed application as a PDF file.
8. Email the saved PDF along with supporting documents to recruit.staff@saha.ac.in. Rename the documents as “Post Code_Application No.” and mention the candidate’s name and post name in the email subject line.

If you are applying for more than one post, you must submit a separate application for each post along with the applicable fee for each application.

Salary & Pay Scale

The provided notification text does not mention the pay scale or salary range for the posts. Candidates should refer to the official SINP Recruitment 2026 notification PDF for detailed pay information.

Selection Process

The selection method varies depending on the post. For Scientist ‘C’, shortlisted candidates are called for an interview, and a qualifying written test may also be conducted; however, the final merit list is prepared based purely on interview marks. For Scientific Assistant ‘B’ and Technician ‘B’, candidates are assessed through a qualifying written test followed by a trade test, and the final merit list is based on trade test marks only. For Assistant Administrative Officer – I, the process includes a written exam along with review of APAR (Annual Performance Appraisal Report). For Lower Division Clerk, there is a written test followed by a qualifying typing skill test, and merit is based on written test marks among candidates who clear the skill test. For Security Guard A, there is a qualifying physical fitness test followed by a written test, and merit is based on written test marks. For Work Assistant ‘A’, the selection includes an MCQ-based written test and merit is based on written test marks. For Halwai-cum-Cook, candidates undergo a qualifying written test followed by a cooking skill test, and merit is based on skill test marks.

Eligible candidates should complete the online registration and submission process within the last date of 2026-09-15 (3:00 PM IST), and ensure the required PDF application email is sent by 2026-09-18 (3:00 PM IST) as applicable.