The Institute for Plasma Research (IPR), an aided institute of the Department of Atomic Energy, Government of India, has released Advertisement No. 08/2026 for 58 temporary project vacancies. The posts are Project Scientific Officer (PSO), Project Scientific Assistant (PSA) and Project Administrative Staff (PAS) across Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, Instrumentation and Control, Computer Science, Physics and Administrative disciplines. Applications are open online at ipr.res.in until 16 November 2026 at 5:30 PM. All posts are temporary, for a maximum of three years. Posting is at Gandhinagar, Gujarat.
Important Note
1. Candidates with higher qualifications than prescribed will not be screened. For Project Scientific Officer (Post Code 01) and Project Scientific Assistant (Post Code 02) posts, candidates holding a qualification higher than the one prescribed are treated as over-qualified and will not be considered. A B.E. or B.Tech. holder cannot apply for a Diploma-level PSA post, and a Master’s degree holder will be screened out of PSO posts where only B.E. or B.Tech. is prescribed.
2. Fee payment is via SBI Collect, not on the IPR portal directly. The Rs. 200 application fee must be paid through the SBI Collect portal by selecting Institution for Plasma Research, Gujarat, before filling in the online form. Keep the payment receipt and transaction details ready before starting the application.
3. All posts are purely temporary for a maximum of three years. There is no right or claim to regular appointment, and the engagement ceases automatically at the end of the tenure. Performance is reviewed annually.
IPR Recruitment 2026: Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | Institute for Plasma Research (IPR), Gandhinagar, Gujarat |
| Parent Body | Department of Atomic Energy, Government of India |
| Advertisement No. | 08/2026 |
| Post Names | Project Scientific Officer (PSO), Project Scientific Assistant (PSA), Project Administrative Staff (PAS) |
| Total Vacancies | 58 |
| Employment Type | Temporary Project Posts, maximum 3 years |
| Consolidated Monthly Pay | Rs. 72,930 (PSO), Rs. 46,020 (PSA), Rs. 25,870 (PAS), including HRA |
| Application Fee | Rs. 200 (General and OBC); Nil (SC, ST, Female, PwBD, EWS, Ex-Serviceman) |
| Application Mode | Online at ipr.res.in |
| Last Date to Apply | 16 November 2026, 5:30 PM |
| Eligibility Cut-off Date | 16 November 2026 |
| Interview and Written Test Location | Ahmedabad or Gandhinagar, Gujarat |
| Job Location | IPR, Bhat, Gandhinagar, Gujarat or GIDC, Sector 25, Gandhinagar, Gujarat |
| Official Website | ipr.res.in |
IPR Recruitment 2026: Important Dates
| Event | Date and Time |
|---|---|
| Last Date to Apply Online | 16 November 2026, 5:30 PM |
| Eligibility Cut-off Date | 16 November 2026 |
| Written Test or Interview Date | To be notified on ipr.res.in |
IPR Recruitment 2026: Vacancy Details
Post-wise and Branch-wise Vacancies
| Post Code | Post | Branch | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Project Scientific Officer | Mechanical | 5 |
| 01 | Project Scientific Officer | Computer Science | 2 |
| 01 | Project Scientific Officer | Instrumentation and Control | 1 |
| 02 | Project Scientific Assistant | Mechanical | 15 |
| 02 | Project Scientific Assistant | Electrical | 6 |
| 02 | Project Scientific Assistant | Electronics or Electronics and Communication | 11 |
| 02 | Project Scientific Assistant | Instrumentation and Control | 7 |
| 02 | Project Scientific Assistant | Physics | 5 |
| 02 | Project Scientific Assistant | Computer | 3 |
| 03 | Project Administrative Staff | Administrative | 3 |
| Total | 58 |
Category-wise Vacancies
| Post | Branch | UR | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSO | Mechanical | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 |
| PSO | Computer Science | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| PSO | Instrumentation and Control | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| PSA | Mechanical | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 15 |
| PSA | Electrical | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 |
| PSA | Electronics or Electronics and Communication | 4 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 11 |
| PSA | Instrumentation and Control | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 7 |
| PSA | Physics | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 |
| PSA | Computer | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| PAS | Administrative | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Total | 29 | 8 | 3 | 14 | 4 | 58 |
IPR Recruitment 2026: Eligibility
All eligibility is determined as of 16 November 2026. Only Indian nationals may apply.
Educational Qualification
| Post and Branch | Qualification |
|---|---|
| PSO, Mechanical | B.E. or B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering with minimum 60% marks |
| PSO, Computer Science | B.E. or B.Tech. in Computer Science or Engineering with minimum 60% marks |
| PSO, Instrumentation and Control | B.E. or B.Tech. in Instrumentation and Control or Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering with minimum 60% marks |
| PSA, Mechanical | Three-year Diploma in Mechanical Engineering with minimum 60% marks |
| PSA, Electrical | Three-year Diploma in Electrical Engineering with minimum 60% marks |
| PSA, Electronics or Electronics and Communication | Three-year Diploma in Electronics or Electronics and Communication Engineering with minimum 60% marks |
| PSA, Instrumentation and Control | Three-year Diploma in Instrumentation and Control or Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering with minimum 60% marks |
| PSA, Physics | B.Sc. (Physics) |
| PSA, Computer | Three-year Diploma in Computer Science or Engineering with minimum 60% marks |
| PAS, Administrative | Graduate in Arts, Commerce, Management, Science, Law or Computer Application with minimum 50% marks and a Certified Course in Computer |
All qualifications must be from UGC-recognised Indian universities or AICTE-approved institutions or boards. Applicants with foreign qualifications must submit an equivalency certificate from UGC or AIU.
For PSA posts, only three-year Diploma holders are considered. Candidates possessing a qualification higher than the one prescribed for Post Code 01 (PSO) and Post Code 02 (PSA) will be treated as over-qualified and will not be screened.
Age Limit
| Post | Maximum Age (as of 16 November 2026) |
|---|---|
| Project Scientific Officer | 40 Years |
| Project Scientific Assistant | 35 Years |
| Project Administrative Staff | 30 Years |
Age relaxation is available to SC, ST, OBC, PwBD and ex-servicemen candidates as per Government of India orders.
IPR Recruitment 2026: Consolidated Pay
| Post | Monthly Pay (Consolidated, including HRA) |
|---|---|
| Project Scientific Officer | Rs. 72,930 |
| Project Scientific Assistant | Rs. 46,020 |
| Project Administrative Staff | Rs. 25,870 |
In addition, selected candidates are covered under the Contributory Health Service Scheme (CHSS) for self only. The required monthly deduction will be made as per IPR CHSS rules.
IPR Recruitment 2026: Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General and OBC | Rs. 200 |
| SC, ST, Female, PwBD, EWS, Ex-Serviceman | Nil |
The fee must be paid online through SBI Collect before completing the application. The fee is non-refundable under any circumstance.
IPR Recruitment 2026: Selection Process
| Post | Selection Process |
|---|---|
| Project Scientific Officer (Post Code 01) | Application scrutiny, then interview. A written test may be held for screening if the number of applicants is large. |
| Project Scientific Assistant (Post Code 02) | Application scrutiny, then interview. A written test may be held for screening if the number of applicants is large. |
| Project Administrative Staff (Post Code 03) | Application scrutiny, then written test and computer skill test. |
The written test and or interview will be held at Ahmedabad or Gandhinagar, Gujarat. No travel allowance will be paid to candidates for attending.
How to Apply for IPR Recruitment 2026
- Visit ipr.res.in and open the Opportunities section, then Current Opening and Recruitment.
- Read Advertisement No. 08/2026 fully before proceeding.
- Pay the application fee of Rs. 200 (where applicable) through SBI Collect: select the category “Automobiles and Fuel”, search for “Institute for Plasma Research” in Gujarat, select the payment category “Application fees-IPR”, and enter the Advertisement No. 08/2026 and your Post Code in the Remarks field. Save the SBI Collect payment receipt.
- Open the online application portal at erecruit.ipr.res.in/login.
- Fill in the required personal, educational qualification, category and reservation details.
- Enter the SBI Collect payment reference and transaction details in the application form.
- Upload a recent passport-size colour photograph and scanned copies of supporting documents.
- Review all entries carefully and submit by 16 November 2026 at 5:30 PM.
- If multiple applications are submitted, only the one with the highest Application ID Number (the latest) will be considered.
- No hard copies of the application or documents need to be sent to IPR.
Documents Required
- Recent passport-size colour photograph
- Proof of date of birth (Birth Certificate, SSLC or Matriculation or Secondary School Certificate mentioning date of birth)
- Educational mark sheets, certificates and degree or diploma documents
- Experience certificates, if applicable
- SC, ST, OBC Non-Creamy Layer, PwBD, EWS or Ex-Serviceman certificate in the prescribed Government of India format, if applicable
- UGC or AIU equivalency certificate for foreign qualifications, if applicable
- SBI Collect fee payment receipt (where fee is applicable)
Important Instructions
- The vacancy count is provisional and may increase or decrease.
- A wait list of candidates in merit order will remain valid for one year from the date of final result declaration.
- All addenda, corrigenda and updates will be posted at ipr.res.in/opportunities/current-opening-recruitment only.
- Records of unselected candidates are preserved for one year from the date of the selected candidates list.
- Any dispute arising from this advertisement is subject to the jurisdiction of courts or tribunals in Gandhinagar or Ahmedabad, Gujarat only.
- Women candidates are encouraged to apply.
Important Links
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Apply Online (IPR eRecruit Portal) | Click Here |
| Official Notification PDF (Advertisement No. 08/2026) | Click Here |
| IPR Official Website | Click Here |
FAQs
How many vacancies are there in IPR Recruitment 2026?
58 temporary project vacancies: 8 PSO posts, 47 PSA posts across six branches and 3 PAS posts.
What is the last date to apply for IPR Recruitment 2026?
16 November 2026 at 5:30 PM.
Can B.Tech. graduates apply for Project Scientific Assistant posts?
No. Candidates with a qualification higher than the one prescribed for PSO (Post Code 01) and PSA (Post Code 02) posts are treated as over-qualified and will not be screened.
What is the consolidated pay for IPR project posts?
Rs. 72,930 per month for PSO, Rs. 46,020 for PSA and Rs. 25,870 for PAS, inclusive of HRA.
What is the age limit for IPR Recruitment 2026?
40 years for PSO, 35 years for PSA and 30 years for PAS, as of 16 November 2026.
What is the application fee?
Rs. 200 for General and OBC candidates, paid through SBI Collect. SC, ST, Female, PwBD, EWS and ex-servicemen candidates are exempt.
Are these permanent posts?
No. All posts are purely temporary for a maximum period of three years, with annual performance reviews. There is no right to regular appointment.
Where will the interview and written test be held?
At Ahmedabad or Gandhinagar, Gujarat. No travel allowance will be paid for attending.
Disclaimer
This article is based on Advertisement No. 08/2026 published by the Institute for Plasma Research (IPR), Gandhinagar, on its official website (ipr.res.in). Vacancy counts are provisional. The written test and interview dates have not been announced; check ipr.res.in for updates. Candidates must read the full official notification before applying, particularly the over-qualification rule and the SBI Collect fee payment procedure. JobShouter is not associated with the Institute for Plasma Research. This article is for informational purposes only.
