2018/5

The National Centre for Radio Astrophysics, Pune [NCRA] of the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research [TIFR] (an autonomous institute of the Department of Atomic Energy of the Government of India) is an internationally reputed research institute. NCRA-TIFR has set up two radio telescopes, viz. Ooty Radio Telescope (ORT) in Ooty, Tamilnadu and the Giant Metrewave Radio Telescope (GMRT) in Khodad. The ORT is run by the Radio Astronomy Centre (RAC), Ooty. NCRA-TIFR is on the lookout for suitably qualified candidates for the following positions at RAC, Ooty:

1. Engineer Trainee (Electronics) Click here to apply online
[3 posts; UR; HQ: Ooty]
[Stipend: Rs.25,000 p.m. Tenure: Initial 1 year to be extended by one year (Max. 2 years, subject to satisfactory performance). No absorption after training.
Minimum Qualification: BE/ B.Tech degree in Electronics from a recognised university.
Nature of Training: Training in the field of Analog and Digital Electronics. Also in FPGA based hardware and software system.
Age: Below 28 years

2. Technical Trainee (Electronics) Click here to apply online
[2 posts; UR; HQ: Ooty]
[Stipend: Rs.16,000 p.m. Tenure: Initial 1 year to be extended by one year (Max. 2 years, subject to satisfactory performance). No absorption after training.
Minimum Qualification: Full time B.Sc. (Physics/Electronics)/ Diploma (in Electronics/ Electrical and Electronics/ Radio Engineering) or equivalent from a recognised university with a good academic record, sound knowledge in physical sciences and motivation for research. Knowledge of computer programming skills desirable.
Nature of Training: ORT Operation and Receiver system checking and maintenance. Mainly doing observations with ORT.
Age: Below 28 years

3. Technical Trainee (Electrical) Click here to apply online
[1 post; UR; HQ: Ooty]
[Stipend: Rs.16,000 p.m. Tenure: Initial 1 year to be extended by one year (Max. 2 years, subject to satisfactory performance). . No absorption after training.
Minimum Qualification: Diploma in Electrical Engineering from a recognised university.
Nature of Training: 22 KV HT/ LT Installation/ 200 KVA Diesel Generator / UPS Electrical related systems and ORT Electrical control systems.
Age: Below 28 years

4. Administrative Trainee Click here to apply online
[2 posts, UR; HQ: Ooty]
[Stipend: 15000/-; Tenure: 1 year. No absorption after training.
Minimum Qualification: (1) Graduate from a recognized university (2) Knowledge of typing and use of personal computers and applications.
Desired: Fluency in spoken and written English.
Nature of Training: Training in the area of Accounts, General Administration, HR and Purchase.
Age: Below 28 years.
Note: Candidates with Diploma, BE/ B.Tech. or higher technical degrees will not be considered for the post of Administrative Trainee.

Last date for receipt of the applications is 25th July 2018.
Age, Qualification and experience will be reckoned as on 1st July 2018.
How to apply: Candidates are encouraged to apply on-line at https://tinyurl.com/ncra2018-5. Those who cannot apply online, can submit hard copy in the prescribed format, in a sealed cover super-scribing the post applied for on the envelope to the Administrative Officer, NCRA-TIFR, Post Bag 3, Ganeshkhind, Pune University Campus, Pune 411007.
Applications received online/by post after the last date will not be considered. For details such as advertisement, application format, experience etc., visit https://tinyurl.com/ncra2018-5.

In case of any difficulty in applying online please send email giving brief description of the difficulty to estt@ncra.tifr.res.in