SINP Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 62 LDC, Security Guard and More Posts

Saha Institute of Nuclear Physics (SINP), Kolkata, a grant-in-aid institution under the Department of Atomic Energy (DAE), Government of India, has released SINP Recruitment 2026 for 62 vacancies across Scientific, Technical, and Administrative & Auxiliary categories. The posts on offer include Scientist 'C', Scientific Assistant 'B', Technician 'B', Assistant Administrative Officer-I, Lower Division Clerk, Security Guard A, Work Assistant 'A', and Halwai-cum-Cook.

Educational qualification requirements for SINP Recruitment 2026 vary by post. A summary of the essential qualification for each post is given below; candidates should verify the complete desirable qualifications and experience requirements in the official notification. Scientific Category - Qualification Post Essential Qualification Scientist 'C' (SC-S) M.Sc in Physics/Applied Physics from a recognised University/Institution Scientist 'C' (SC-L) M.Sc in Physics/Optics/Photonics from a recognised University/Institution Scientist 'C' (SC-T) M.Sc in Physics/Applied Physics from a recognised University/Institution Scientist 'C' (SC-F) M.Sc in Physics/Electronics from a recognised University/Institution, plus minimum 2 years post-qualification experience in relevant field (x-ray synchrotron beamline development/beam optics/electronics/instrumentation specialist) Technical Category - Qualification Post Essential Qualification Scientific Assistant 'B' (COMP) Diploma in Computer Software Technology or Computer Science & Technology Scientific Assistant 'B' (GR-B) Diploma in Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering Scientific Assistant 'B' (SIRC) Diploma in Computer Software Technology, plus 2 years' experience in software development Scientific Assistant 'B' (BM-E) Diploma in Electrical Engineering / Electrical Power System Scientific Assistant 'B' (AC) Diploma in Mechanical Engineering / Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering / HVAC Engineering Scientific Assistant 'B' (WKS) Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, plus 2 years' experience in Advance CNC Machining Technician 'B' (Comp) HSC/SSC pass + ITI (min. 1 year) in Computer Hardware and Network Maintenance + 3 years' relevant experience Technician 'B' (WKS) HSC/SSC pass + ITI (min. 1 year) in Welding Trade + 3 years' relevant experience Technician 'B' (BMC-1) HSC/SSC pass + ITI (min. 1 year) in Draughtsmanship (Civil) + 3 years' relevant experience Technician 'B' (BMC-2) HSC/SSC pass + ITI (min. 1 year) in Carpentry Trade + 3 years' relevant experience Technician 'B' (ELEC) HSC/SSC pass + ITI (min. 1 year) in Electrician/Electrician & Wireman Trade + 3 years as Electrician Technician 'B' (AC) HSC/SSC pass + ITI (min. 1 year) in Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technician + 3 years' relevant experience Technician 'B' (ELECT) HSC/SSC pass + ITI (min. 1 year) in Electronics Mechanic/Mechanic embedded systems and PLC + 3 years' relevant experience Technician 'B' (SIRC) HSC/SSC pass + ITI (min. 1 year) in Computer Operation and Programming Assistant + 3 years' relevant experience Technician 'B' (FRENA) HSC/SSC pass + ITI (min. 1 year) in Electronics Mechanic/Instrument Mechanic/Mechanic embedded systems and PLC + 3 years' relevant experience Administrative & Auxiliary Category - Qualification Post Essential Qualification Assistant Administrative Officer-I Deputation: Officers holding an analogous post in DAE/Aided institutions, or officers with minimum 3 years' regular service in Pay Level-6 Lower Division Clerk Graduate from a recognised University with minimum 50% marks Security Guard A SSC or equivalent from a recognised Board (or equivalent from Armed Forces for Ex-Servicemen with min. 15 years' service) + physical fitness as per GoI norms + 2 years' relevant experience Work Assistant 'A' Secondary School Certificate (SSC) or equivalent + minimum 1 year experience in relevant field Halwai-cum-Cook 10th class pass with Certificate/Diploma in Catering + 2 years' experience in a Govt. Department/Undertaking preferred

The upper age limit for SINP Recruitment 2026 is reckoned as on the closing date of the online application and varies by post. Post Upper Age Limit Scientist 'C' 33 years Scientific Assistant 'B' 30 years Technician 'B' 25 years Assistant Administrative Officer-I As per GoI norms (Deputation) Lower Division Clerk 27 years Security Guard A 27 years Work Assistant 'A' 27 years Halwai-cum-Cook 25 years SINP Recruitment 2026 Age Relaxation Category Age Relaxation SC/ST 5 years OBC 3 years PwBD (Unreserved) 10 years PwBD (OBC) 13 years PwBD (SC/ST) 15 years Ex-Servicemen 3 years after deducting military service rendered from actual age Departmental Candidates (Group A & B posts) 5 years Central Govt. Civilian Employees with 3+ years' service (Group C posts) Up to 40 years of age Central Govt. Civilian Employees (SC/ST) with 3+ years' service (Group C posts) Up to 45 years of age Widows/Divorced/Judicially Separated Women (not remarried) Up to 35 years of age Widows/Divorced/Judicially Separated Women (SC/ST, not remarried) Up to 40 years of age Also read: RCFL MT Recruitment 2026 Notification Out - Apply Online for 94 Management Trainee Posts

Selected candidates for SINP Recruitment 2026 will be placed in the following pay levels as per the 7th CPC, along with D.A., H.R.A., and other allowances as per Institute rules. Post Pay Level (7th CPC) Scientist 'C' Level 10 Scientific Assistant 'B' Level 6 Technician 'B' Level 3 Assistant Administrative Officer-I Level 7 Lower Division Clerk Level 2 Security Guard A Level 1 Work Assistant 'A' Level 1 Halwai-cum-Cook Level 3

1. Scientist 'C' (all posts): Interview; a qualifying-nature written test may also be conducted. Final merit list is prepared from Interview marks only.
2. Scientific Assistant 'B' and Technician 'B' (all posts): Phase I - Written Test (qualifying); Phase II - Trade Test. Final merit list is prepared from Trade Test marks only.
3. Assistant Administrative Officer-I: Written exam and perusal of APAR.
4. Lower Division Clerk: Phase I - Written Test; Phase II - Typing Skill Test (qualifying). Final merit list is prepared from Written Test marks only, among candidates who qualify Phase II.
5. Security Guard A: Phase I - Physical Fitness Test (qualifying); Phase II - Written Test. Final merit list is prepared from Written Test marks only.
6. Work Assistant 'A': MCQ-based Written Test. Merit list prepared from Written Test marks.
7. Halwai-cum-Cook: Phase I - Written Test (qualifying); Phase II - Cooking Skill Test. Final merit list prepared from Skill Test marks only.