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IPR Gandhinagar Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 58 Project Scientific Officer & Assistant Vacancies

Advt No: Advt. No. 08/2026•Institute for Plasma Research

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⏳ 26 Days Left to Apply

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Total Vacancies

IPR

Project Scientific Officer (PSO), Project Scientific Assistant (PSA), Project Administrative Staff (PAS)

Min Qualification

B TECH BE

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Age Limit & Cut-off

18 – 40 Yrs

as on 16 Nov 2026

Pay Scale / Salary

₹25,870–₹72,930

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Institute for Plasma Research (Advt No: Advt. No. 08/2026)

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About this Recruitment

The Institute for Plasma Research (IPR), Gandhinagar, an aided autonomous research and development institute under the Department of Atomic Energy (DAE), Government of India, has officially published recruitment advertisement Advt. No. 08/2026 for 58 temporary project positions. Vacancies comprise 8 Project Scientific Officer (PSO) posts offering a consolidated monthly pay of ₹72,930; 47 Project Scientific Assistant (PSA) posts in engineering disciplines and Physics offering ₹46,020 per month; and 3 Project Administrative Staff (PAS) posts offering ₹25,870 per month. Candidates possessing a First Class B.E./B.Tech degree in Mechanical, Computer, or Instrumentation for PSO; a 3-Year Engineering Diploma or B.Sc. in Physics with minimum 60% marks for PSA; and a Graduate degree with 50% marks for PAS are eligible. Online applications are accepted from 19 October 2026 to 16 November 2026 (5:30 PM) at ipr.res.in and online.ipr.res.in.

✨ Copilot Highlights

58 scientific, technical, and administrative project vacancies announced by IPR Gandhinagar (DAE).
High consolidated monthly compensation: ₹72,930 (Project Scientific Officer), ₹46,020 (Project Scientific Assistant), and ₹25,870 (Project Administrative Staff).
Diverse engineering eligibility: Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, Instrumentation, Computer Science, and B.Sc. Physics.
Tenure of engagement: Up to 3 years project duration with annual performance review and medical benefits.
Nominal application fee of ₹200 for General/OBC; 100% exempted for Female, SC, ST, PwBD, EWS, and Ex-Servicemen.
Online registration active from 19 October 2026 to 16 November 2026 (5:30 PM) on online.ipr.res.in.

Age Limit & Eligibility Calculator

Minimum Age

18 Years

Maximum Age

40 Years

* Age calculated as on: 16 November 2026

Category-Wise Age Relaxations:

Other Backward Classes (OBC - Non Creamy Layer): +3 Years

Scheduled Castes (SC) / Scheduled Tribes (ST): +5 Years

Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD): +10 Years

Ex-Servicemen (ESM): +3 Years

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Educational Eligibility: B TECH BE, DIPLOMA, B SC, ANY GRADUATE, B COM, B A

Important Dates & Timeline

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Notification Released

19 October 2026

Application Start Date

19 October 2026

Last Date to Apply

16 November 2026

Vacancy Breakdown

Post Name	Vacancies	Eligibility
Project Scientific Officer (PSO)	8	B TECH BE
Project Scientific Assistant (PSA)	47	DIPLOMA
Project Administrative Staff (PAS)	3	ANY GRADUATE

Compensation & 7th CPC Pay Matrix

Pay Scale & In-Hand Salary Simulator

Pay Level / Grade: Consolidated monthly remuneration: ₹72,930/- for Project Scientific Officer; ₹46,020/- for Project Scientific Assistant; and ₹25,870/- for Project Administrative Staff, plus medical benefits and HRA as per IPR project norms

Official Pay Scale

₹25,870 – ₹72,930 (Consolidated)

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Ministry of Finance City Classification

Covered Locations: State Capitals & cities with 5–50 lakh population (e.g. Jaipur, Lucknow, Patna, Bhopal, Chandigarh)

Monthly Allowances & Earnings

Tier Y

Basic Pay₹72,930

Dearness Allowance (DA)50%

₹36,465

House Rent Allowance (HRA)18%

₹13,127

Transport Allowance (TA)₹5,400

Gross Monthly Salary₹1,27,922

Standard Deductions

Statutory

National Pension System (NPS)10% (Basic+DA)

-₹10,940

CGHS / Health Insurance-₹1,000

Group Insurance (CGEGIS)-₹60

Total Deductions-₹12,000

Estimated Monthly In-Hand in Class Y (Tier-2 Cities)

₹1,15,922

/ month (take-home)

Credited directly to the candidate's salary account after statutory NPS (10%) and medical deductions.

Approx Annual Gross (CTC)

₹15.35 LPA

Verified Statutory Pay Rules & Legal Disclaimer

Statutory Rules Disclaimer: The in-hand salary figures displayed above are illustrative estimates computed under 7th Central Pay Commission (7th CPC) / State Government Pay Matrix norms (Basic Pay + Dearness Allowance + City-Tier HRA + Transport Allowance minus statutory 10% NPS and health insurance contributions). Actual net monthly take-home on the candidate's official pay slip will vary based on exact posting location, city classification, entitlement/opting of government quarters (which waives HRA), and department-specific allowances. For binding statutory terms, please refer to the official recruitment notification.

Scheme of Examination & Syllabus

Exam Pattern & Detailed Syllabus

Official exam stages, subject marks distribution & interactive preparation tracker

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Stage 1: Written Screening Examination

Exam Mode: Computer Based Test / Offline MCQ

90 Minutes

Total Marks: 100

Negative Marking: 0.25 marks deducted per wrong answer

Subject / Section	No. of Questions	Max Marks	Duration
Discipline Specific Core Engineering / Physics Knowledge	70	70	65 min
General Technical Aptitude, Reasoning & Numerical Ability	30	30	25 min

Interactive Syllabus & Topic Study Tracker

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Official Application Protocol

How to Apply Online: Step-by-Step Guide

Keep all required educational certificates, scanned photograph, and signature ready before opening the application form.

Visit the official website of the Institute for Plasma Research at https://www.ipr.res.in.

Click on 'Jobs/Careers' and select 'Advt. No. 08/2026: Project Scientific Officer/Assistant'.

Navigate to the online application portal at https://online.ipr.res.in.

Click on 'New Registration' and submit your basic profile (Full Name, Date of Birth, Email, Mobile).

Fill in personal details, communication address, category, and academic qualifications with exact percentage of marks.

Upload scanned copies of recent passport photograph (50 KB JPG), signature (20 KB JPG), and educational certificates (PDF under 300 KB).

Pay the application fee of ₹200 (if applicable) through SBI Collect and enter the DU transaction reference number.

Review the application preview thoroughly, submit the final application online, and save a PDF copy of the generated application form before 16 November 2026.

Document Upload Specifications

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Essential Degree / Diploma Certificate

B.E./B.Tech, Polytechnic Diploma or B.Sc. marksheets in PDF under 300 KB

Class 10th (SSC) Certificate

Proof of Date of Birth in PDF format

Caste / Category Certificate (OBC-NCL / SC / ST / EWS)

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Application Fee Details

General / Other Backward Classes (OBC) Candidates₹200

SC / ST / Female / PwBD / EWS / Ex-Servicemen CandidatesFree

Payment Modes: Online via SBI Collect Payment Gateway / Net Banking, Credit Card, Debit Card, or UPI

Selection Process

Stage 1: Preliminary Scrutiny of online applications based on educational credentials, discipline mapping, and qualifying academic marks

Stage 2: Written Examination (Computer Based Screening Test / Offline MCQ - 100 Marks) covering discipline domain knowledge, engineering fundamentals, and general technical aptitude

Stage 3: Personal Technical Interview (for Project Scientific Officer and Project Scientific Assistant posts) evaluating core research concepts, experimental aptitude, and practical problem solving

Stage 4: Practical Skill & Computer Proficiency Test (for Project Administrative Staff posts)

Stage 5: Document Verification of original mark sheets, degree certificates, experience records, and Pre-Employment Medical Examination

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the total number of vacancies in IPR Gandhinagar Recruitment 2026?

Under Advertisement No. 08/2026, the Institute for Plasma Research has invited applications for 58 project posts: 8 Project Scientific Officer, 47 Project Scientific Assistant, and 3 Project Administrative Staff positions.

What is the educational qualification for Project Scientific Officer (PSO) at IPR?

Candidates must possess a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (B.E./B.Tech) in Mechanical, Computer Science, or Instrumentation & Control Engineering with a minimum of 60% aggregate marks from a recognized University/Institution.

What are the eligibility criteria for Project Scientific Assistant (PSA)?

Candidates must hold either a 3-Year Diploma in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics & Communication, Instrumentation, or Computer Science) with at least 60% marks, OR a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Physics with minimum 60% marks.

What is the qualification for Project Administrative Staff (PAS)?

Candidates must hold a Bachelor's Degree in any discipline with at least 50% marks from a recognized university along with a certified computer training course from a recognized institute.

What is the maximum age limit for IPR recruitment?

The upper age limit as on 16 November 2026 is: 40 years for Project Scientific Officer, 35 years for Project Scientific Assistant, and 30 years for Project Administrative Staff. Standard age relaxations apply for OBC (3 years) and SC/ST (5 years).

What is the monthly salary structure for these posts?

Selected candidates receive a consolidated monthly remuneration: ₹72,930 per month for PSO, ₹46,020 per month for PSA, and ₹25,870 per month for PAS, alongside medical coverage as per IPR project norms.

What is the application fee for IPR Advt 08/2026?

The application fee is ₹200 for General and OBC male candidates, payable through SBI Collect online. Female candidates, SC, ST, PwBD, EWS, and Ex-Servicemen are completely exempted from payment.