Institute for Plasma Research (IPR) invites online applications for 58 temporary project posts under Advertisement No. 08/2026. Vacancies include Project Scientific Officer, Project Scientific Assistant and Project Administrative Staff across engineering and administrative branches at Gandhinagar, Gujarat. Pay is consolidated: Rs. 72,930 (PSO), Rs. 46,020 (PSA), Rs. 25,870 (PAS) per month. Eligibility varies by post (B.E./B.Tech., three-year Diploma, B.Sc., or Graduate with computer course) with minimum percentage criteria. Apply online by 16-11-2026 (till 5:30 PM). Selection includes scrutiny, interviews for PSO/PSA and written + computer tests for PAS.
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Vacancy Details
- Project Scientific Officer – Mechanical: 5 vacancies
Qualification: B.E./B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering with minimum 60% marks- UR: 3
- SC: 1
- ST: 0
- OBC: 1
- EWS: 0
- Project Scientific Officer – Computer Science: 2 vacancies
Qualification: B.E./B.Tech. in Computer Science / Engineering with minimum 60% marks- UR: 1
- SC: 0
- ST: 0
- OBC: 1
- EWS: 0
- Project Scientific Officer – Instrumentation & Control: 1 vacancies
Qualification: B.E./B.Tech. in Instrumentation & Control / Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering with minimum 60% marks- UR: 1
- SC: 0
- ST: 0
- OBC: 0
- EWS: 0
- Project Scientific Assistant – Mechanical: 15 vacancies
Qualification: Three-year Diploma in Mechanical Engineering with minimum 60% marks- UR: 7
- SC: 2
- ST: 1
- OBC: 4
- EWS: 1
- Project Scientific Assistant – Electrical: 6 vacancies
Qualification: Three-year Diploma in Electrical Engineering with minimum 60% marks- UR: 2
- SC: 1
- ST: 1
- OBC: 1
- EWS: 1
- Project Scientific Assistant – Electronics / Electronics & Communication: 11 vacancies
Qualification: Three-year Diploma in Electronics / Electronics & Communication Engineering with minimum 60% marks- UR: 4
- SC: 2
- ST: 1
- OBC: 3
- EWS: 1
- Project Scientific Assistant – Instrumentation & Control: 7 vacancies
Qualification: Three-year Diploma in Instrumentation & Control / Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering with minimum 60% marks- UR: 3
- SC: 1
- ST: 0
- OBC: 2
- EWS: 1
- Project Scientific Assistant – Physics: 5 vacancies
Qualification: B.Sc. (Physics)- UR: 3
- SC: 1
- ST: 0
- OBC: 1
- EWS: 0
- Project Scientific Assistant – Computer: 3 vacancies
Qualification: Three-year Diploma in Computer Science / Engineering with minimum 60% marks- UR: 2
- SC: 0
- ST: 0
- OBC: 1
- EWS: 0
- Project Administrative Staff – Administrative: 3 vacancies
Qualification: Graduate in Arts/Commerce/Management/Science/Law/Computer Application with minimum 50% marks and Certified Course in Computer- UR: 3
- SC: 0
- ST: 0
- OBC: 0
- EWS: 0
Qualification Requirements
Depending on post: Project Scientific Officer requires B.E./B.Tech. (relevant branch) with minimum 60% marks; Project Scientific Assistant requires a three-year Diploma (relevant branch) with minimum 60% marks or B.Sc. (Physics) for physics posts; Project Administrative Staff requires a Graduate degree in Arts/Commerce/Management/Science/Law/Computer Application with minimum 50% marks plus a certified course in computer. Qualifications must be from UGC/AICTE recognized Indian institutions; equivalency certificate required for foreign qualifications.
Age Limits
- Minimum Age: 30 years
- Maximum Age: 40 years
Application Fees
- General/OBC: ₹200
- SC/ST/Female/PwBD/EWS/Ex-Serviceman: ₹0
Selection Process
- Application Scrutiny: Online applications will be screened for age, educational qualification, category certificate, fee receipt and other eligibility criteria.
- Interview (for PSO & PSA): Selection for Project Scientific Officer and Project Scientific Assistant is based on performance in a personal interview; a written test may be held only for screening if required.
- Written Test and Computer Skill Test (for PAS): Selection for Project Administrative Staff is based on a written test and a computer skill test.
How to Apply
- Visit the Institute’s recruitment page: https://www.ipr.res.in/opportunities/current-opening-recruitment.
- Fill in personal, educational, and reservation details in the online application form.
- Pay application fee via SBI Collect (https://sbcollect.sbi.bank.in/sbicollect/icollecthome.htm) using payment category ‘Application fees-IPR’ and enter Advertisement No. 08/2026 and Post Code in Remarks.
- Download and save SBI Collect payment receipt; enter payment and transaction details in the online form.
- Upload recent passport size colour photograph and scanned supporting documents.
- Submit the completed online application by 16-11-2026 (till 5:30 PM). Do not send hard copies.
- For issues in filing the application, contact the help email: [email protected]
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Important Dates
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- Cut-off Date for Determining Eligibility:
- Written Test / Interview Date:
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the minimum educational qualifications required?
Qualifications vary by post: PSO requires B.E./B.Tech. (relevant branch) with minimum 60%; PSA requires a three-year Diploma with minimum 60% or B.Sc. (Physics) for physics posts; PAS requires a Graduate degree in Arts/Commerce/Management/Science/Law/Computer Application with minimum 50% and a certified course in computer.
How do I apply for these IPR vacancies?
Apply online via the Institute’s recruitment portal (https://erecruit.ipr.res.in/login or https://www.ipr.res.in/opportunities/current-opening-recruitment), fill the online form, pay fee through SBI Collect, upload documents and submit the application by 16-11-2026 (till 5:30 PM).
What is the last date to submit the application?
The last date to apply online is 16-11-2026 up to 5:30 PM.
What is the selection process for these posts?
All applications are first scrutinized. PSO and PSA selections are based on personal interview (a written test may be used for screening if required). PAS selection is based on a written test and a computer skill test.
What are the pay scales for the advertised posts?
The consolidated monthly pay is Rs. 72,930 for Project Scientific Officer, Rs. 46,020 for Project Scientific Assistant, and Rs. 25,870 for Project Administrative Staff (all amounts include HRA).
