SINP Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 76 Scientist, Technician, LDC & Other Posts

SINP Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 76 Scientist, Technician, LDC & Other Posts

Saha Institute of Nuclear Physics (SINP), Kolkata, an autonomous research institute functioning under the Department of Atomic Energy, Government of India, has invited online applications to fill a total of 76 vacancies spread across Scientific, Technical, and Administrative & Auxiliary categories. The posts on offer range from Scientist ‘C’ and Scientific Assistant ‘B’ to Technician ‘B’, Lower Division Clerk, Security Guard, Work Assistant and Halwai-cum-Cook. Most posts will be filled through Direct Recruitment, while one post (Assistant Administrative Officer-I) will be filled on a deputation basis. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online through the official SINP website from 31 July 2026 onward, with the application window closing on 15 September 2026.

SINP Recruitment 2026 : Overview

SINP is one of India’s leading centres for basic research in physics and allied sciences, operating under the Department of Atomic Energy. Through this recruitment drive, the institute aims to strengthen its scientific, technical and administrative workforce across its Kolkata campus and associated national facilities, including the FRENA accelerator and the SINP beamline at the Indus-2 synchrotron facility in Indore. The vacancies are distributed into three broad categories:

• Scientific Category – Scientist ‘C’ posts requiring a Master’s degree in Physics or a related discipline
• Technical Category – Scientific Assistant ‘B’ and Technician ‘B’ posts requiring diplomas or ITI qualifications
• Administrative & Auxiliary Category – Assistant Administrative Officer, Lower Division Clerk, Security Guard, Work Assistant and Cook posts

Reservation benefits are available for SC, ST, OBC (Non-Creamy Layer), EWS, Ex-Servicemen and Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) as per Government of India norms.

SINP Recruitment 2026 : Important Dates

SINP Recruitment 2026 : Application Fee

• Fee must be paid only through online remittance; no other payment mode is accepted.
• Women candidates, PwBD candidates, Ex-Servicemen, and candidates applying for the Deputation post are fully exempted from the application fee.
• SC/ST candidates are exempted from the fee only for posts reserved specifically for their category.
• Fee once paid is non-refundable under any circumstances.

SINP Recruitment 2026 : Age Limit

Age Relaxation

Age will be calculated as on the closing date of the online application.

SINP Recruitment 2026 : Vacancy Details

Scientific Category – Scientist ‘C’ (5 posts, Level 10)

Technical Category – Scientific Assistant ‘B’ (8 posts, Level 6)

Technical Category – Technician ‘B’ (18 posts, Level 3)

Administrative & Auxiliary Category (including Canteen)

PwBD Reservation across categories: Blindness/low vision – 1 post; Deaf & hard of hearing – 1 post; Locomotor disability – 2 posts; Autism/intellectual disability/mental illness and multiple disabilities – 1 post.

SINP Recruitment 2026 : Educational Qualification 

• Scientist ‘C’: M.Sc. in Physics/Applied Physics/Optics/Photonics/Electronics from a recognised university, along with relevant hands-on technical experience depending on the specific post (electronics, laser systems, electron microscopy, or accelerator/beamline operation).
• Scientific Assistant ‘B’: Diploma in the relevant engineering discipline — Computer Science, Electronics & Instrumentation, Electrical, Mechanical, or HVAC — as specified for each post code.
• Technician ‘B’: Higher Secondary/Secondary School Certificate along with a one-year ITI certificate in the relevant trade (Computer Hardware, Welding, Electrician, Draughtsmanship, Carpentry, Refrigeration & AC, Electronics Mechanic, etc.) plus three years of relevant field experience.
• Assistant Administrative Officer-I: Open only to serving government officers on deputation holding an analogous post or with a minimum of 3 years’ regular service in Pay Level 6.
• Lower Division Clerk: Graduate from a recognised university with at least 50% marks; typing speed and computer knowledge are desirable.
• Security Guard ‘A’: SSC pass with physical fitness as per Government norms; preference for Ex-Servicemen and NCC candidates.
• Work Assistant ‘A’: SSC pass with at least one year of relevant experience.
• Halwai-cum-Cook: 10th pass with a Diploma/Certificate in Catering and two years of relevant experience, preferably in a government establishment.

(Candidates are advised to check the full post-wise qualification table in the official notification, as exact requirements vary for each post code.)

SINP Recruitment 2026 : Selection Process

SINP Recruitment 2026 : Salary / Pay Scale 

Apart from basic pay, selected candidates will also be entitled to Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA) and other admissible allowances as per SINP rules.

SINP Recruitment 2026 : Exam Pattern

• Scientist ‘C’: Primarily interview-based; a qualifying written round may precede it depending on the number of applicants.
• Scientific Assistant ‘B’ / Technician ‘B’: A qualifying written test (screening) followed by a practical Trade Test that decides the final merit.
• Lower Division Clerk: Written examination followed by a qualifying typing test (35 w.p.m. in English).
• Security Guard ‘A’: Physical Fitness Test first (qualifying), followed by a written test.
• Work Assistant ‘A’: A single MCQ-based written test.
• Halwai-cum-Cook: Written test (qualifying) followed by a practical cooking skill test.

Exact syllabus, marking scheme and duration for each written test are expected to be released closer to the exam date on the official SINP website.

SINP Recruitment 2026 : Documents Required

Candidates must upload self-attested scanned copies of the following documents along with their photograph and signature:

1. Proof of date of birth (Birth Certificate / Secondary exam admit card or certificate / Passport)
2. Proof of educational qualification as mentioned in the application
3. ITI or other relevant technical qualification certificates (where applicable)
4. Experience certificates, if claiming experience-based eligibility
5. Proof of online fee payment (if applicable)
6. Caste certificate — SC/ST/OBC(NCL)/EWS (if applicable)
7. PwBD certificate (if applicable)
8. Ex-Servicemen certificate (if applicable)
9. For Deputation candidates: All the above documents, plus APARs of the last 5 years to be sent separately with the forwarding letter from the current employer

SINP Recruitment 2026 : How to Apply

1. Visit the official SINP job portal: https://www.saha.ac.in/web/job-opportunities
2. Register and fill in the online application form with accurate personal, educational and category details.
3. Pay the requisite application fee online (unless exempted) before completing the form.
4. Upload all required self-attested documents, photograph and signature in PDF format.
5. Submit the form and download/save the final application as a PDF.
6. Email the saved PDF along with all supporting documents as a single combined PDF file to recruit.staff@saha.ac.in, naming the file as “Post Code_Application No.” and mentioning your name and the post applied for in the subject line.
7. Candidates applying through proper channel or for the Deputation post must additionally send a signed hard copy of the application with a forwarding letter (including vigilance clearance) to: The Registrar, Registrar’s Office, Saha Institute of Nuclear Physics, 1/AF, Bidhannagar, Kolkata – 700064