IPR Recruitment 2026 for Project Scientific Officer and Assistant
The Institute for Plasma Research (IPR), Gandhinagar, has announced recruitment for Project Scientific Officer, Project Scientific Assistant, and Project Administrative Staff posts in 2026.
IPR Recruitment 2026: Vacancy Details, Eligibility and Application Process
IPR Recruitment 2026 Overview
The recruitment covers temporary project appointments lasting up to 3 years, with a yearly performance review.
- Department: Department of Atomic Energy, Govt. of India
- Advertisement number: 08/2026
- Total vacancies: 58
- Official website: www.ipr.res.in
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Important Dates
The notification release and online application opening fall on the same date.
- Notification release date: October 19, 2026
- Online application start date: October 19, 2026
- Last date to apply online: November 16, 2026 (5:30 PM)
Application Fees
The application fee depends on the applicant’s category.
- Gen / OBC application fee: Rs. 200/-
- SC / ST / Female / PWD / EWS / ESM application fee: Nil
- Payment mode: Online through SBI Collect
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Age Limit
The maximum age limit varies by post. Age relaxation applies as per the rules.
- Maximum age limit: 30–40 years, post wise
- Age calculation cutoff date: 16.11.2026
Vacancy Details and Qualification
The three post groups have separate vacancy counts and educational requirements.
- Project Scientific Officer vacancies: 8
- Project Scientific Officer qualification: B.E./B.Tech. (60%) in Mechanical / Computer Science / Instrumentation & Control
- Project Scientific Assistant vacancies: 47
- Project Scientific Assistant qualification: 3-Year Diploma (60%) in Mechanical / Electrical / Electronics / Instrumentation / Computer OR B.Sc. (Physics)
- Project Administrative Staff vacancies: 3
- Project Administrative Staff qualification: Any Graduate (50%) + Certified Course in Computer
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Over-Qualification Rule
The source contains a qualification inconsistency: its qualification listing includes B.Sc. (Physics) for Project Scientific Assistant, while its over-qualification note states that only 3-year Diploma holders are considered.
- Higher-qualification restriction: Candidates with qualifications higher than those prescribed for Project Scientific Officer and Project Scientific Assistant are not screened in.
- Project Scientific Officer example: M.Tech. holders cannot apply under the stated over-qualification rule.
- Project Scientific Assistant example: B.Tech. holders cannot apply under the stated over-qualification rule.
IPR Recruitment 2026 Selection Process
Selection stages differ between the scientific posts and the administrative post.
- Initial stage: Scrutiny of online applications
- Project Scientific Officer selection: Written Test for screening only, if required, and Interview
- Project Scientific Assistant selection: Written Test for screening only, if required, and Interview
- Project Administrative Staff selection: Written Test and Computer Skill Test
How to Apply for IPR Recruitment 2026
The application is submitted online, and no hard copy needs to be sent.
- SBI Collect institution selection: Choose “Institute for Plasma Research” when paying the applicable fee.
- SBI Collect payment category: Choose “Application fees-IPR”.
- Payment remarks: Enter the advertisement number and Post Code.
- Payment receipt: Download the SBI Collect receipt for the transaction details required in the form.
- Application page: Visit www.ipr.res.in/opportunities/current-opening-recruitment and open the relevant online application.
- Form details: Fill in the required personal and educational details.
- Photograph upload: Upload your photograph.
- Age proof upload: Upload your age proof.
- Educational document upload: Upload your mark sheets and degrees.
- Category document upload: Upload your category certificate, if applicable.