IPR Recruitment 2026 | Apply Online for 58 Posts of Project Scientific Assistant, Project Scientific Officer & Project Administrative Staff
Accepting ApplicationsInstitute for Plasma Research
The Institute for Plasma Research (IPR), Gandhinagar (an autonomous institute under the Department of Atomic Energy, Govt. of India) has released the notification for Advt. No. 08/2026. A total of 58 temporary project positions are open for online application.
Key Details & Overview
| Parameter | Details |
| Organization | Institute for Plasma Research (IPR) |
| Advt. No. | 08/2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 58 Posts |
| Nature of Job | Temporary Project Basis (Up to 3 years) |
| Job Location | Bhat / GIDC Sector 25, Gandhinagar, Gujarat |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Fee | ₹200 (General/OBC); Exempted for SC, ST, Female, PwBD, EWS & ESM |
Vacancy Breakdown & Remuneration
| Post Name | Vacancies | Upper Age Limit | Consolidated Pay (incl. HRA) |
| Project Scientific Officer (PSO) | 08 | 40 Years | ₹72,930 / month |
| Project Scientific Assistant (PSA) | 47 | 35 Years | ₹46,020 / month |
| Project Administrative Staff (PAS) | 03 | 30 Years | ₹25,870 / month |
| Total | 58 |
Note: Age relaxation applies per government rules (3 years for OBC, 5 years for SC/ST, 10 years for PwBD). Age and qualifications are evaluated as of 16 November 2026.
Category-Wise Vacancy Distribution
| Post / Branch Name | UR | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | Total Posts |
| 1. Project Scientific Officer (PSO) | 08 | |||||
| • Mechanical | 3 | 1 | - | 1 | - | 5 |
| • Computer Science / Instrumentation & Control | 1 | - | - | 1 | - | 3 |
| 2. Project Scientific Assistant (PSA) | 47 | |||||
| • Mechanical | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 15 |
| • Electrical | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 |
| • Electronics / Electronics & Communication | 4 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 11 |
| • Instrumentation & Control | 3 | 1 | - | 2 | 1 | 7 |
| • Computer Science / Physics | 5 | 1 | - | 2 | - | 8 |
| 3. Project Administrative Staff (PAS) | 3 | — | — | — | — | 03 |
| Total Vacancies | 58 |
Eligibility Criteria
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Project Scientific Officer (PSO): B.E. / B.Tech in relevant disciplines (Mechanical, Computer Science, Instrumentation, etc.) with a minimum of 60% aggregate marks.
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Project Scientific Assistant (PSA): 3-Year Diploma in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, ECE, Instrumentation, CS) or B.Sc. in Physics/Computer Science with a minimum of 60% aggregate marks.
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Project Administrative Staff (PAS): Any Graduate (Arts, Commerce, Science, Law, Management, or Computer Application) with at least 50% marks PLUS a certified computer/administrative course.
Selection Process
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Project Scientific Officer & Assistant: Initial screening/scrutiny followed by a direct Interview (a screening written test may be conducted if candidate volume is high).
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Project Administrative Staff: Written Test followed by a Computer Skill Test.
Important Dates
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Online Application Start Date: 19 October 2026
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Last Date to Apply Online: 16 November 2026 (till 5:30 PM)
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Fee Payment Mode: Online via SBI Collect
How to Apply
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Pay the required fee (if applicable) through SBI Collect (Select Institute for Plasma Research -> Application Fees-IPR) and save the payment receipt.
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Visit the official website: ipr.res.in
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Navigate to Opportunities / Current Openings and select Advt. No. 08/2026.
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Fill out the application form, upload mandatory documents (photo, signature, qualification certificates, caste certificate, SBI receipt), and submit before the deadline.