Recruitment of EMG posts

Opportunities

Advertisement No.: ICTS-EMG-2026/03

Date: 22 July 2026

The International Centre for Theoretical Sciences of the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (ICTS-TIFR), a premier research center (an Autonomous, Grant-in-Aid Institution of the Department of Atomic Energy, Government of India and a Deemed University), is looking for highly motivated and self-driven individuals for the below posts under the unreserved category at its Bengaluru Campus. The required qualifications and experience are given below:

Sr. No.	Position	Section	No. of post(s)	Upper age limit	Salary scale (per month)
1	Junior Technical Assistant	Audio Visual	01	55 years	30000-35000	Apply Online
2	Junior Administrative Executive (Hostels & Services)	Administration	01	55 years	40000-45000	Apply Online
3	Coordinator (Guest House & Campus Residential Facilities)	Administration	01	55 years	45000-50000	Apply Online
4	Manager (Security and Services)	Administration	01	55 years	65000-70000	Apply Online
5	Administrative Executive	Purchase	01	55 years	65000-70000	Apply Online
6	Administrative Executive	Program Office	02	55 years	65000-70000	Apply Online
7	Scientific Coordinator	Outreach	01	55 years	65000-70000	Apply Online
8	Senior Technical Assistant	Audio Visual	01	55 years	65000-70000	Apply Online
9	Senior Web Developer	Web	01	55 Years	106000-111000	Apply Online
10	Manager-High Performance Computing (HPC)	CALIBRE	01	55 years	106000-111000	Apply Online
11	Senior Engineer	Civil	01	55 Years	125000-130000	Apply Online

1. Junior Technical Assistant (AV)

Essential Qualifications & Experience:

Diploma in Electronics/Communication or a Degree in a relevant technical field from a recognized University/Institute.
Basic understanding of Audio-Visual signal chains, cabling, and hardware connectivity.
A strong desire to learn and support professional AV setups in a high-paced academic environment.
Candidates with a foundational knowledge of digital media and troubleshooting are preferred.

Desirable:

Familiarity with basic AV equipment operation (microphones, mixers, projectors, and display controllers).
Interest in learning hybrid meeting technologies (e.g., Zoom/Teams integration) and live-streaming setups.
Ability to handle cable management, inventory of AV accessories, and basic troubleshooting of connectivity issues.
Proactive approach to supporting academic events and workshops.

Job Profile:

Assisting the technical team in setting up and operating Audio-Visual equipment for seminars, colloquia, and conferences.
Providing support during hybrid meetings, ensuring audio and video feeds are stable and high-quality.
Maintaining inventory of AV equipment (cables, adapters, microphones, clickers) and ensuring their proper storage.
Assisting with the physical setup and breakdown of lecture halls and seminar rooms for events.
Learning to operate digital mixing consoles and video switching hardware under the guidance of senior technical staff.
Assisting with minor maintenance tasks and troubleshooting AV infrastructure problems.
Any other task assigned by the Technical Coordinator or the Centre Director.

2. Junior Administrative Executive (Hostels & Services)

Essential Qualifications & Experience:

S.S.C. OR Equivalent (Central/State Board Examinations) or HSC (Central/State Board Examinations) with an aggregate of at least 55% marks.
Minimum 5 years of experience in supervising hospitality operations, guest houses, or large residential campus facilities in a reputed organization/ institution.
Experience in supervising staff management (housekeeping, maintenance, and security personnel) and inventory control.

Desirable:

Hands-on experience with the MS Office suite.
Certification course in Hospitality Management.
Strong problem-solving abilities and a service-oriented mindset.
Knowledge of health, hygiene, and fire safety standards for residential premises.
Excellent communication skills for coordinating with scholars, postdoctoral fellows, visiting students, program/ academic visitors.

Job Profile:

Overseeing the daily operations of the off-campus residential facilities, including room assignments.
Managing and supervising the housekeeping and maintenance teams to ensure smooth functioning of facilities.
Maintaining inventory of furniture, linens, and other supplies, coordinating procurement as required.
Handling scholars’/ PDFs’ requests, addressing maintenance grievances, and ensuring the facility is prepared for visiting researchers.
Liaising with the Academic Office and Housing Cell to manage allotment, i.e yearly, mid-term allotment.
Ensuring compliance with safety protocols and maintaining the upkeep of common areas and residential infrastructure.
Any other administrative and operational task assigned by the Administrative Head or the Centre Director.

3. Coordinator (Guest House & Campus Residential Facilities)

Essential Qualifications & Experience:

Graduate from a recognized University/Institute with an aggregate of at least 50% marks.
Minimum 5 years of experience in managing hospitality operations, guest houses, or large residential campus facilities in a reputed organization/institution.
Experience in supervising staff management (housekeeping, maintenance, and security personnel) and inventory control.

Desirable:

Hands-on experience in hospitality management software/ MS Office suite.
Diploma in management or hospitality management or catering technology.
Strong problem-solving abilities and a service-oriented mindset.
Knowledge of health, hygiene, and fire safety standards for residential premises.
Excellent communication skills for coordinating with international faculty and academic visitors.

Job Profile:

Overseeing the daily operations of the guest house and campus residential facilities, including room assignments, check-ins, and check-outs.
Managing and supervising the housekeeping, laundry, and maintenance teams to ensure high standards of cleanliness and comfort.
Maintaining inventory of furniture, linens, toiletries, and other guest house supplies; coordinating procurement as required.
Handling guest requests, addressing maintenance grievances, and ensuring the facility is prepared for visiting researchers and dignitaries.
Liaising with the Program Office and Faculty Secretariat to manage bookings for academic visitors.
Ensuring compliance with safety protocols and maintaining the upkeep of common areas and residential infrastructure.
Any other administrative and operational task assigned by the Administrative Head or the Centre Director.

4. Manager (Security and Services)

Essential Qualifications & Experience:

(a) Graduate from a recognised University/Institute with an aggregate of at least 55% marks and with NCC (C) certificate.

(a) Graduate from a recognised University/Institute with an aggregate of at least 55% marks and with an Advanced Civil Defence Course Certificate.

(b) Knowledge of use of personal computers and applications.

(c) 5 years’ experience in Security in Level 5 and above or with equivalent TME (total monthly emolument) and above in a large and reputed organization.

For Ex-Servicemen, Military Service Personnel, CAPF

(a) Graduation from a recognised University/Institute (Graduation Equivalent Certificate from the Ministry of Defence is not sufficient).

(b) Knowledge of the use of personal computers and applications.

Physical Fitness

(a) Male: Height not less than 165 cms; Chest 80-85 cms - Weight: corresponding to height and age as per medical standard. - Eyesight: The minimum vision should be 6/6 and naked eye vision for both eyes should be 6/9, and colour recognition.

(b) Female: Height not less than 157 cms; Chest [Not applicable] - Weight: corresponding to height and age as per medical standard. - Eye sight: The minimum vision should be 6/6 and naked eye vision for both eyes should be 6/9, and colour recognition.

Physical Efficiency Test

(a) Running Fitness for male candidates: 1.6 km in 6.30 minutes for running tests conducted on smooth and straight running tracks. The time will be extended to 8.00 minutes for the 1.6 km running test conducted inside/outside campus.

Running Fitness for Ex-Servicemen, Military Service Personnel, CAPF and internal candidates above 35 years and female candidates - 1.6 km in 8.30 minutes for running tests conducted on smooth and straight running tracks. The time will be extended to 10.00 minutes for the 1.6 km running test conducted inside/outside campus.

(b) Shot put except females (7.26 kgs ) 4.5 mts

(b) Chin-ups (except females):

Up to 30 years: 08-09 numbers

30-40 years: 05-06 numbers

Above 45 years: 12-13 numbers

(d) Sit-ups (except females)

Up to 30 years: 25 – 29 numbers

30-40 years: 20-24 numbers

40-45 years: 15-19 numbers

Above 45 years: 10-14 numbers

(Relaxation in Physical Fitness to members of some communities as per extant GOI rules)

Desirable:

Hands-on experience with managing the security operations of educational institutions/ reputed organisations.
Knowledge of compliance with all government-mandated safety, security, and fire-fighting regulations.

Job Profile:

Overseeing the integrated security operations of the campus, including access control, CCTV monitoring, and night-shift protocols.
Managing and supervising campus service contracts, including housekeeping, landscaping, cafeteria, and maintenance services.
Managing attendance for all outsourced employees.
Ensuring the seamless operation of academic facilities, including seminar halls, and lecture rooms.
Planning and executing administrative infrastructure upgrades and routine facility maintenance of the academic and seminar blocks.
Managing the security of on-campus and transit hostels.
Coordinating logistics for international visitors and high-profile academic events in collaboration with the faculty secretariat.
Maintaining compliance with all government-mandated safety, security, and fire-fighting regulations.
Any other administrative and operational task assigned by the Centre Director.

5. Administrative Executive - Purchase

Essential Qualifications & Experience:

Graduate from a recognized University/Institute with an aggregate of at least 55% marks.
Minimum 5 years of experience in procurement of Goods and services, through tendering processes (GeM/Open Tender) in a large, reputed organization.
Knowledge of computer applications.

Desirable:

Experience in handling high-value scientific equipment procurement and import documentation.
Knowledge of Government tendering procedures.
Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., SAP/Tally) for inventory and purchase management.
Proficient knowledge of the General Financial Rules (GFR 2017) and government procurement procedures.
Excellent communication skills for vendor management and price comparisons.
Strong attention to detail in drafting purchase orders, comparative statements, and contract agreements.

Job Profile:

Executing the end-to-end procurement process, from indent processing to the issuance of purchase orders and vendor payments.
Ensuring compliance with institutional purchase policies, GFR 2017 guidelines, and vigilance standards.
Coordinating the tendering process on GeM (Government e-Marketplace) and managing open/limited tender invitations.
Liaising with technical sections for specifications, evaluating bids, and preparing comparative statements for approval.
Managing relationships with external vendors, monitoring delivery timelines, and resolving supply disputes.
Maintaining accurate purchase registers, filing system, and documentation for statutory and internal audits.
Any other administrative and procurement task assigned by the Reporting Officer or the Centre Director.

6. Administrative Executive (Program Office)

Essential Qualifications & Experience:

Graduate from a recognized University/Institute with an aggregate of at least 55% marks.
Minimum 5 years of experience in administrative coordination, experience in organising workshops and meetings, handling accounts related to events in a research institute or a reputed organisation.
Good written and verbal communication skills (in English), with proven ability to write and copy-edit different types of content for a diverse audience, academic visitors.
Ability to be proactive and work independently as well as in a team.
Capacity to manage different projects simultaneously.
Familiarity with technology and ability to use all relevant software, including those for online meetings.

Desirable:

Proficiency in MS Office/Google Workspace and experience with web-based content management systems.
Proven experience in organizing workshops, conferences, or academic meetings.
Excellent interpersonal skills and professional fluency in English (spoken and written). Experience working in diverse team settings.
Ability to handle multitasking, including database management, participant correspondence, visa support, travel & logistics for international researchers.
Familiarity with basic budgeting processes for program-specific expenditures.
Record Management.
Organizational and some event management experience.
Willingness to learn and grow.
Knowledge of spoken Kannada and spoken Hindi is desirable.

Job Profile:

Overseeing and assisting the Program Office in the planning and execution of various academic programs, workshops, and visitor programs.
Coordinating participant communication, including invitations, registration, and documentation.
Managing travel logistics, visa support, accommodation, and hospitality for national and international speakers and participants.
Maintaining accurate records of program budgets, processing invoices, and preparing expense reports.
Updating program-related information on the institutional website and preparing event-related reports.
Acting as a liaison between the Program Office, faculty members, and external participants to ensure smooth event operations.
Any other administrative tasks assigned by the Program Coordinator or the Centre Director.

7. Scientific Coordinator (Outreach)

Essential Qualifications & Experience:

Full-time Master’s degree in Science or Science Communication from a recognized University/Institute with an aggregate of at least 60% marks.
Minimum 3 years of experience in science popularization, event management, or public engagement activities within a reputed research or academic institution.
Proven ability to translate complex scientific concepts into accessible content for diverse audiences.

Desirable:

Excellent writing and verbal communication skills in English; familiarity with regional languages is a plus.
Proficiency in digital media tools, including social media management, content creation, and basic graphic design/video editing software.
Experience in organizing large-scale public science lectures, workshops, or exhibitions.
Strong networking abilities to engage with schools, colleges, and the wider public community.

Job Profile:

Designing and implementing science outreach initiatives to promote scientific temper and public engagement with theoretical sciences.
Coordinating regular public lectures, science festivals, and "open day" events to showcase ICTS research to the community.
Managing the outreach digital presence, including creating engaging content for newsletters, social media, and the institutional website.
Liaising with researchers to develop creative outreach materials, such as podcasts, short videos, and blog posts.
Building and maintaining relationships with educational institutions, media outlets, and science communication networks.
Monitoring the impact of outreach programs through feedback and participation analytics.
Any other task assigned by the Centre Director.

8. Senior Technical Assistant (AV)

Essential Qualifications & Experience:

Graduate from a recognized University/Institute with an aggregate of at least 50% marks.
Proven technical knowledge of Audio-Visual (AV) systems and sound engineering.
Certification or diploma in Audio-Visual technology, Sound Engineering, or related technical fields.
Minimum 5 years of experience in operating and maintaining professional AV equipment in a large, reputed organization or events venue.

Desirable:

Hands-on experience with digital mixing consoles, video conferencing systems (Zoom/Teams Rooms), and multi-camera setups.
Proficiency in troubleshooting signal flow, cable management, and display technologies (projectors, LED walls).
Knowledge of video editing software and live streaming platforms.
Ability to provide technical support for high-profile academic seminars, hybrid meetings, and workshops.

Job Profile:

Managing and operating high-end Audio-Visual equipment for daily academic activities, seminars, and international conferences.
Overseeing hybrid event setups, including managing live-streaming platforms and ensuring high-quality audio/video transmission.
Routine maintenance, inventory tracking, and troubleshooting of AV hardware, infrastructure, and presentation systems.
Providing real-time technical assistance to faculty and visitors during presentations.
Ensuring the smooth functioning of digital infrastructure in seminar halls and meeting rooms.
Any other task assigned by the Technical Coordinator or the Centre Director.

9. Senior Web Developer

Essential Qualifications & Experience:

Full-time Master’s degree in Science (with an aggregate of at least 60% marks) from a recognized university/ institute in Computer Application.

OR

Full-time Degree in Engineering (BE/BTech with an aggregate of at least 60% marks) from a recognized university/institute in Computer Science/ Information Science
Minimum 5 years of experience in a similar work profile detailed below.

Desirable:

Hands-on Drupal experience (version 7 preferred); strong experience in customizing existing modules and creating custom modules; hands-on experience in Drupal theme creation from HTML.
Strong Knowledge of HTML, CSS, JavaScript, JSON, Web2.0 (JQuery / Ajax), PHP, Python3, MySQL, Postgrade DB, LAMP, and LINUX.
Experience in using caching tools and working on optimizing the database.
Version control Gitlab/GitHub.

Job Profile:

Project management, developing and overseeing the web processes, upkeeping Drupal websites.
Updating websites, developing/ customizing web modules, managing the web-based applications, website hosting, monitoring website usage, troubleshooting web applications and infrastructure problems, ensuring ICTS digital presence.
Recommending technical developments, creating technical documentation, and upgrading websites, web portals, and web services.
Training junior staff and interns on web-related tasks.
Any other task assigned by the Centre Director.

10. Manager- High Performance Computing (HPC) - CALIBRE

Essential Qualifications & Experience:

Master’s in IT, CS, EE, ECE, and related disciplines of Engineering OR Master’s in Computer Application (MCA) OR Master’s in Computer Science OR PhD in Computer Science
Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience in carrying out system administration in a Linux environment.
Experience working with large HPC and centralized storage setups.
Experience in System Administration/HPC in an educational or research organization of repute is desirable.

Desirable:

Proficiency in Linux (RHEL/CentOS/Ubuntu) system administration and Shell/Python scripting for job automation.
Experience with HPC scheduling software (e.g., SLURM, PBS) and parallel computing frameworks (MPI, OpenMP, CUDA).
Hands-on knowledge of storage systems (Lustre/GPFS), network interconnects (InfiniBand/Ethernet), and cluster monitoring tools.
Understanding of scientific software compilation, library management (Intel MKL, GCC), and containerization (Singularity/Docker) in an HPC context.

Job Profile:

Managing and maintaining the institutional HPC clusters, ensuring high availability and optimized performance for research workloads.
Providing technical support to researchers for job submission, software installation, and code performance optimization.
Monitoring cluster health, infrastructure utilization, and storage capacity; troubleshooting hardware and software bottlenecks.
Managing user accounts, security policies, and resource allocation within the cluster.
Creating technical documentation and user guides for HPC resources.
Implementing automated backup and disaster recovery processes for research data.
Any other task assigned by the Technical Coordinator or Centre Director.

11. Senior Engineer (Civil)

Essential Qualifications & Experience:

Full-time degree in Engineering (BE/BTech) from a recognized university/institute in Civil Engineering.
Minimum experience of 10 years after graduation in various aspects of Civil Engineering works is essential. This should include some experience in supervision and construction of new buildings, laboratories and roads.
Candidates must also be proficient in using commercial computer software packages (AutoCAD, etc) for building design and analysis and to process, interpret and present information.

Desirable:

Exposure to civil maintenance works of old buildings/structures is desirable.
Record Management.
Leadership qualities.
Experience working in diverse team settings.
Knowledge of spoken Kannada and spoken Hindi is desirable.

Job Profile:

Primary responsibility will be management, maintenance and enhancement of all civil infrastructure such as buildings, roads, water-supply systems, drainage systems etc., besides planning and execution of civil construction on small and medium scales.
Planning, developing, managing and documenting small and large-scale civil engineering projects, including the development of budgets, concepts, designs, specifications, evaluations, etc.
Managing a technical workforce to provide essential related engineering services without any interruption.
Coordinating with contractors, consulting engineers, surveyors, inspectors, interior designers, architects, utility representatives, and other officials to gather and disseminate relevant information and to maintain records.
Any other task assigned by the Centre Director.

Salary Scale: Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.

General Instructions:

The above posts are tenable at ICTS, Bangalore.
Appointments for the above will be initially for one year, which may be extended depending upon the individual’s performance and the requirements of the Centre.
The applicant's age must not exceed the prescribed limit as of the closing date for receipt of applications. Age relaxation as per rules and experience will be considered until the application deadline.
Interested candidates for the above posts should Apply Online and submit their application latest by Tuesday, 11 August 2026. Please keep the scanned copies of the following documents before applying online.
1. Identity Proof (Aadhar Card / Election Card / PAN Card / Passport / Driving License).
2. Resume/CV.
3. Date of birth/ Proof of age.
4. Educational Qualification (all mark sheets and certificates).

The qualifications prescribed should have been obtained from recognized Universities/Institutions/Boards. In case Universities/Board award letter grades/CGPA/OGPA, the same will have to be indicated as an equivalent percentage of marks as per the norms adopted by the University/Board. In the absence of the same, the candidature will not be considered.

1. Experience certificate/s from the employer giving full details such as joining date, position held, salary drawn, the period of employment, and reason for leaving etc. Please note that the salary slip and appointment/offer letter will not be considered as proof of experience.

Incomplete applications in any respect, i.e, without a photocopy of the certificate in support of age relaxation, proof of DOB, education certificates, experience certificates, ID proof, caste certificate (if applicable), and applications received after the last date shall not be considered.
Post/s for the general category (unreserved) - SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwBD candidates can also apply. SC, ST, OBC, and EWS candidates applying for unreserved posts are not eligible for age relaxation.
The Institute reserves the right to conduct written tests, skill tests, and interviews online/in person or postpone or cancel the entire selection process for any or all posts herein advertised.
Any legal dispute concerning the Selection/Recruitment process will be subject to courts having jurisdiction over Bangalore.
More vacancies may also be filled through this advertisement. The center also reserves the right not to fill any/some posts herein advertised. Canvassing in any form and/or bringing in any influence, political or otherwise, will be treated as a disqualification for the post.
The prescribed Essential Qualifications are a bare minimum, and mere possession of the same will not entitle the candidates to be called for appearing in the selection process. The Screening Committee will adopt its own criteria to shortlist the candidates. The Candidates should, therefore, furnish in the relevant field/column all the qualifications and experience that they have acquired over and above the minimum prescribed qualifications. Screening of applications is based on the basis of information furnished online. In case the information furnished is false or no proper documentary evidence can be produced in support of the information furnished online at the time of appearing for the selection process, such candidates will not be allowed to appear for the selection process. The Candidates should, therefore, furnish the information for which they have proper documentary evidence.
Before applying for the post, the candidate should ensure that he/she fulfills the eligibility and other criteria. Recruitment authorities would be free to reject applications not fulfilling the requisite criteria at any stage of recruitment, and if erroneously appointed, such candidates shall be liable to be terminated from service, if appointed.
Queries related ONLY to problems occurring while applying online may be sent to recruitment@icts.res.in, mentioning your name, mobile number and the technical problem in the email.