TIFR Mumbai Project Clerk & Project Work Assistant Recruitment 2026

The Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR), Mumbai, an autonomous institution under the Department of Atomic Energy, Government of India, has released an online recruitment notification for project positions at its Colaba campus. The advertisement is numbered 2026/23 and the institute is inviting applications for multiple project posts. Candidates who meet the eligibility conditions for the specific post can apply online before the closing date.

Through this recruitment drive, TIFR Mumbai plans to fill a total of 5 vacancies across Project Laboratory Assistant (B), Project Scientific Officer (B), Project Clerk (A), and Project Work Assistant. The online application window remains open until 15 September 2026, and applications must be submitted through the TIFR online portal. Selection will be based on a combination of stages such as a written test, trade/skill test (where applicable), and personal interview for the Project Scientific Officer (B) post, along with document verification for shortlisted candidates.

Important Dates

Vacancy Details

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

Project Laboratory Assistant (B): Candidates must possess a National Trade Certificate (NTC) or National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) awarded by NCVT in the Air Conditioning trade, with an aggregate of 60% marks. One year of experience is stated as desirable.

Project Scientific Officer (B): Candidates must have either a full-time M.Sc./M.S. in Physics/Mathematics/Computer Science or a related discipline with 60% marks, or a full-time B.E./B.Tech. in a relevant discipline with 60% marks. Additionally, professional experience in science communication using online multimedia or web design tools is required.

Project Clerk (A): Candidates must be graduates from a recognized University with 50% marks. They must also have knowledge of typing and computer applications, along with minimum 1 year of clerical experience in a large, reputed organization.

Project Work Assistant: Candidates must have SSC or an equivalent qualification, with a minimum of one year of experience.

Age Limit

Project Laboratory Assistant (B): Maximum age is 28 years.

Project Scientific Officer (B): Maximum age is 28 years.

Project Clerk (A): Maximum age is 45 years.

Project Work Assistant: Maximum age is 45 years.

Age relaxation details are not explicitly provided in the supplied notification text; however, the notification indicates that age relaxation may be applicable as per rules where eligible (as referenced for reserved categories in the FAQ section).

Application Fee

Application fee details are not mentioned in the provided notification text. Please refer to the official advertisement for fee information.

How to Apply

1. Go to the official TIFR website: www.tifr.res.in.
2. Find the recruitment notification for Advertisement No. 2026/23 and open the online application link.
3. Register using a valid email address and mobile number. Save the registration details for future reference.
4. Log in and fill in the required personal, educational, and experience details as applicable to the post you are applying for.
5. Upload the necessary documents as per the guidelines mentioned in the notification.
6. Carefully review all entered information before submitting the application.
7. After submission, take a printout of the submitted application form for your records and for use during the recruitment process.

Salary & Pay Scale

These are temporary and non-pensionable project appointments. The engagement is renewable annually up to a maximum period of three years based on performance, and there is no claim to permanent appointment at the institute.

Selection Process

Selection for the Project Laboratory Assistant, Project Scientific Officer, Project Clerk, and Project Work Assistant posts will involve multiple stages depending on the post. The process includes a written test for shortlisted candidates as per the eligibility criteria. A trade/skill test is applicable for posts such as Project Laboratory Assistant and Project Clerk to assess practical proficiency. For the Project Scientific Officer (B) post, a personal interview is conducted in addition to the written and skill tests. After the tests, shortlisted candidates must complete document verification by producing original documents such as identity proof, age proof, educational certificates, experience certificates, and category certificates (wherever applicable).

Candidates who meet the eligibility requirements should complete their online application well before 15 September 2026 to avoid last-minute issues and ensure timely submission.