TIFR Mumbai Recruitment 2026 – Administrative Officer (C)
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Advertisement No. 2026/8
The Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR), Mumbai — an Autonomous Institution of the Department of Atomic Energy, Government of India and a Deemed to be University — has invited online applications for the post of Administrative Officer (C) — 01 post (Unreserved). The post carries Pay Level 10 (Pay Stage 1) as per 7th CPC with Total Monthly Emoluments of Rs.1,18,110/-. Graduates with 60% marks and 5 years of relevant service can apply. The last date for online applications is 13 June 2026.
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About TIFR Mumbai
The Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR) is a premier research institution located at Homi Bhabha Road, Colaba, Mumbai – 400005. It is an Autonomous Institution under the Department of Atomic Energy, Government of India, and a Deemed to be University, known for world-class research in physics, mathematics, biology, chemistry and computer science.
TIFR regularly recruits administrative professionals to support its academic and institutional functions. The present recruitment is for an Administrative Officer (C) position tenable at TIFR, Colaba, Mumbai.
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Vacancy Details
- Post: Administrative Officer (C)
- Number of Posts: 01 (One)
- Category: Unreserved (UR) — SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwBD candidates can also apply
- Pay: Level 10, Pay Stage 1 as per 7th CPC Pay Matrix
- Total Monthly Emoluments (TME): Rs.1,18,110/-
- Location: TIFR, Colaba, Mumbai – 400005, Maharashtra (transferable to other Centers/Field Stations of the Institute, if required)
- Age Limit: Maximum 40 years as on the closing date (age relaxation as per rules)
Eligibility Criteria
Qualification:
- (a) Graduate from a recognised University/Institute with an aggregate of 60% marks
- (b) Diploma/Degree/Certificate course in Management or Administration from a recognised University/Institute
- (c) Proficiency in use of personal computers and applications
- 5 years' service at Level 6 and/or Level 7 and/or Level 8 or with equivalent TME (total monthly emolument)
- Experience in recruitment section of Government Departments and Institutes; hands-on experience in maintaining reservation rosters as per Government of India rules; compassionate appointments; pay fixation and pay protection; generating recruitment reports for various Government agencies
- Knowledge of Government of India Rules — CCS Rules, FRSR, Establishment, Services Rules and Welfare matters
- Ability to run a responsible recruitment process with speed, quality and attention to detail
- Skill in handling oral and written official correspondence
- Knowledge of data management software
Job Responsibilities
- Handling administrative functions of the Institute, including recruitment-related work
- Maintaining reservation rosters as per Government of India rules
- Pay fixation, pay protection and compassionate appointment matters
- Generating recruitment reports as required by various Government agencies
- Handling oral and written official correspondence
- Working on Saturdays/Sundays and holidays as per the exigencies of the Institute, when required
Salary & Benefits
- Pay: Level 10, Pay Stage 1 as per 7th CPC | Total Monthly Emoluments: Rs.1,18,110/-
- Selected candidate will be governed by the National Pension System applicable in the Institute [unless already governed by CCS (Pension) Rules 1972]
- Outstation candidates called for the recruitment process will be paid single first class (non-AC)/III Tier AC return fare by the shortest route as per rules
Selection Process
- Mode of Recruitment: Written Test, Skill Test and Personal Interview
- The Institute reserves the right to conduct written tests, skill tests, interviews etc. online/in-person
- The Institute may restrict the number of candidates for the recruitment process based on qualifications and experience higher than the minimum prescribed
- Mere fulfilling the essential and desirable qualifications will not entitle an applicant to be called for the recruitment process
Important Dates
- Last Date to Submit Online Applications: 13 June 2026
Application Fee
- Not mentioned in official notification.
Required Documents
Candidates must produce the following original documents with copies at the time of the recruitment process:
- Printout of online application form
- Identity Proof (Aadhaar Card / Election Card / PAN Card / Passport / Driving License)
- Date of birth / Proof of age
- NOC from current employer, if working in Government/Semi-Government/PSU/Autonomous bodies
- Educational qualification documents (all mark sheets and certificates) — grades/CGPA/CGPI/OGPA must be indicated as equivalent percentage as per University/Board norms
- Experience certificate/s
- Character certificates from two respectable people
- SC/ST/OBC/EWS & PwBD certificate (wherever applicable) in the Government of India format
- PwBD candidates applying for the unreserved post should have not less than 40% disability for the benefit of age relaxation, with Disability Certificate in the prescribed format
How to Apply
- Step 1: Visit the official TIFR website www.tifr.res.in and open the Careers/Positions Vacant section
- Step 2: Register and fill in the online application form for Administrative Officer (C) — Advertisement No. 2026/8
- Step 3: Submit the application online before 13 June 2026 — applications will be accepted ONLY online
- Step 4: Keep a printout of the online application form and all required documents ready for the recruitment process
Instructions for Government Employees
- Applicants from Government/Semi-Government/PSU/Autonomous bodies, if called, can participate in the recruitment process only upon submission of NOC from the competent authority at the time of the selection process
Important Instructions
- Incomplete online applications shall not be considered
- The applicant's age must not exceed the prescribed limit as on the closing date; age relaxation as per rules
- The selected candidate is liable to be transferred to other Centers/Field Stations of the Institute, if required
- Candidates travelling by air must purchase tickets only from BLCL/ATT/IRCTC — booking through airline websites is not allowed; air fare is restricted to eligible return train fare
- The Institute reserves the right not to fill any/some posts advertised
- Canvassing in any form shall disqualify the candidate
- Candidates should ensure they fulfill the eligibility criteria before applying; erroneously appointed candidates are liable to be terminated
Important Links
- Official Website (TIFR): View
- Apply Online Link: Click Here
- Official Notification PDF: Download
- Help Number (Telephone): 022-2278 2000
- Postal Address: TIFR, Homi Bhabha Road, Colaba, Mumbai – 400005