IPR Recruitment 2026 Notification Out for 58 Posts, Apply by 16 November OPEN

IPR Recruitment 2026 — Apply Online for 58 Project Scientific Officer, Scientific Assistant & Administrative Staff Posts (Gandhinagar)

Quick Summary: Who Can Apply for IPR Recruitment 2026?

The Institute for Plasma Research has released Advertisement No. 08/2026 for 58 temporary project posts. The posts are for B.E./B.Tech holders (Mechanical, Computer Science, Instrumentation & Control), 3-year Diploma holders (Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, Instrumentation & Control, Computer), B.Sc. (Physics) graduates, and graduates with a computer course (administrative work).

These are project jobs. They last for a maximum of 3 years and do not give any right to a permanent job. But the pay is good for the level, and you get to work at a leading fusion and plasma research institute under the Department of Atomic Energy.

Five things to know first:

• Today is 20 October 2026. You have about 27 days to apply (last date: Monday, 16 November 2026, 5:30 PM).
• Your age and qualification are checked as on 16 November 2026.
• Over-qualified candidates are rejected for PSO and PSA posts. For example, a B.Tech holder cannot apply for the Diploma-level PSA post.
• You must have minimum 60% in B.E./B.Tech/Diploma. PAS needs graduation with minimum 50%.
• Women, SC, ST, PwBD, EWS and Ex-Servicemen candidates pay no fee (with the right certificate).

Important Dates — IPR Recruitment 2026

• Advertisement / Notification Date: 19 October 2026
• Online Application Starts: 19 October 2026
• Last Date to Apply Online: 16 November 2026 (Monday), up to 5:30 PM
• Cut-off Date for Age and Qualification: 16 November 2026
• Shortlist, Written Test and Interview Dates: Will be announced on the IPR website and by email
• Test / Interview Place: Ahmedabad / Gandhinagar, Gujarat

About the Institute for Plasma Research (IPR)

IPR is an Aided Institute of the Department of Atomic Energy (DAE), Government of India. It does research and development in Basic Plasma Physics, Magnetic Confinement Fusion and Industrial & Societal applications of plasmas. The main campus is at Bhat, Gandhinagar. It also has laboratories at GIDC, Sector-25, Gandhinagar and a centre at Guwahati.

IPR is well known in India for its fusion research facilities such as the ADITYA-U and SST-1 tokamaks. Selected project staff here work in a research environment with engineers and scientists. For this recruitment, selected candidates will work at Bhat, Gandhinagar or its laboratories at GIDC, Sector-25, Gandhinagar.

Post-Wise Vacancy Details — 58 Posts

Branch-Wise and Category-Wise Vacancies

Education Qualification — Post and Branch Wise

Important rules about qualification:

• All qualifications must be from UGC-recognised Indian universities / AICTE-approved institutes / boards. For a qualification from another country, you must give an equivalency certificate from UGC / AIU.
• For PSA posts, only a three-year Diploma will be considered.
• B.E./B.Tech./Diploma must have minimum 60% marks.
• For PAS, graduates in Arts / Commerce / Management / Science / Law / Computer Application with minimum 50% marks are considered. You also need a certified computer course.
• For PSA (Physics), the notification asks for B.Sc. (Physics). It does not clearly state a minimum percentage for it. Please read the notice carefully.
• Experience is not asked as a must for any post. If you have experience, upload the certificates.

Important: Over-Qualified Candidates Will Not Be Screened In (PSO & PSA)

The notification says that for Post Code 01 and 02, candidates with a higher qualification than the ONE prescribed will be treated as over-qualified and will not be screened in. In simple words: apply for the post that matches your qualification level exactly.

Age Limit (As on 16 November 2026) & Age Relaxation

• Age is counted as on 16 November 2026.
• Age relaxation is given to SC / ST / OBC / PwBD / Ex-Servicemen candidates as per Government of India orders. The notification does not list the number of years. As per usual Government rules, this is 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) and 10 years for PwBD, but please check the rules and your certificate.
• To claim relaxation, you must upload the relevant certificate in the prescribed Government of India format. Otherwise, you will be treated as Unreserved (UR).
• Only these documents are accepted as proof of age (any one): Birth Certificate, Secondary School Leaving Certificate (SSLC), or Matriculation / Secondary School Certificate that shows the date of birth.

Salary, Benefits & Job Conditions

Other benefits and conditions:

• Medical facility: Under IPR’s Contributory Health Service Scheme (CHSS) for self only. A monthly deduction is made from your pay as per IPR CHSS rules.
• Temporary job: All posts are purely temporary for a maximum of 3 years. The job ends automatically when the period ends.
• No permanent claim: You will have no right to any temporary or permanent job at the Institute during or after the project period.
• Yearly review: Your work is reviewed every year. If it is not satisfactory, IPR can stop your engagement.
• Place of work: IPR, Bhat, Gandhinagar, or its laboratories at GIDC, Sector-25, Gandhinagar.

Selection Process — Step by Step

1. Step 1 — Online application: Fill the form, upload documents and pay the fee (if applicable).
2. Step 2 — Scrutiny: IPR checks age, qualification, category certificate, fee receipt and other details. Wrong information can lead to rejection by computer-based short-listing.
3. Step 3 — Shortlisting: Only valid applicants are called for the written test and/or interview. The shortlist is put on the IPR website. There is no separate message for candidates who are not shortlisted.
4. Step 4 — Interview / Test: In Ahmedabad or Gandhinagar. No travel allowance (TA) is paid.
5. Step 5 — Final list and wait list: The selected list is published on the Institute’s website or portal. A wait list in order of merit is also published.

Good to know:

• The wait list stays valid for 1 year from the date of the final result. IPR can use it when a selected candidate does not join, resigns, or when another need comes up.
• Being on the wait list does not give any right or guarantee of a job.
• Meeting the minimum qualification and filling the form does not guarantee a call for the test or interview.
• IPR can decide not to select anyone, or cancel the advertisement at any stage, without giving a reason.
• The notification does not give a syllabus, marks or negative marking for the written test. Details will be put on the website.

Application Fee & How to Pay on SBI Collect

• Candidates claiming fee exemption must upload the relevant certificate. If they do not, their candidature will not be considered.
• The fee is not refundable under any circumstance, and cannot be kept for any other exam or selection.

Steps to pay the fee on SBI Collect (for General / OBC):

1. Open the SBI Collect portal (link given in the notification).
2. Select the category “Automobiles/Fuel”.
3. In “Search by institution / organization name”, type “Institute for Plasma Research”.
4. Select “Institute for Plasma Research”, Gujarat from the results.
5. Select Payment Category: “Application fees-IPR”.
6. Enter the required applicant details.
7. In the Remarks field, write the Advertisement No. and Post Code (for example, 08/2026 and the post code you are applying for).
8. Enter remitter details, accept the Terms & Conditions, type the Captcha and click Next.
9. Check the payment details and pay through the online payment option you prefer.
10. Download / print the SBI Collect receipt and keep it. You need its details for the online application form.

How to Apply Online for IPR Recruitment 2026

1. Read the full advertisement (Advt. No. 08/2026) and check that you meet the essential qualification.
2. If you are General / OBC, pay the ₹200 fee on SBI Collect and save the receipt.
3. Open the IPR recruitment page: www.ipr.res.in/opportunities/current-opening-recruitment and go to the online application for Advt. 08/2026 (the e-recruitment portal at erecruit.ipr.res.in is also reported as the application link).
4. Register / log in and fill in the application. Enter your details carefully and give an active email ID and mobile number.
5. Enter the fee payment / transaction details from your SBI Collect receipt (if applicable).
6. Upload your photograph and documents (list below).
7. Check everything once and submit before 5:30 PM on 16 November 2026.
8. Download or print your application for your records. Do not send any hard copy to IPR.

Help desk: If you face any problem in filling the online application, write to recruitment@ipr.res.in.

Documents to Upload

• A recent passport-size colour photograph
• Proof of age: Birth Certificate, SSLC, or Matriculation / Secondary School Certificate showing date of birth
• Educational mark sheets, certificates and degrees (Diploma / B.E. / B.Tech. / B.Sc. / Graduation, as per your post)
• Experience certificate(s), if any
• Category certificate (SC / ST / OBC non-creamy layer / EWS / PwBD / Ex-Serviceman) in the prescribed Government of India format, if applicable
• Equivalency certificate from UGC / AIU, if your qualification is from outside India
• Any other relevant document
• Fee exemption proof (category certificate), if you claim exemption

Important Rules & Common Mistakes to Avoid

• Only Indian nationals can apply.
• Submit only one application. If you submit more than one, the one with the latest (higher) Application ID is used.
• Check age and qualification as on 16 November 2026 before you apply. Wrong or false information leads to rejection.
• If you do not upload a category certificate in the prescribed format, you are treated as Unreserved (UR).
• Do not apply if you are over-qualified for PSO or PSA. You will not be screened in.
• Use an active email ID. All messages are sent by email only. Also check the IPR website for updates.
• Do not expect any interim reply. IPR does not answer queries about shortlisting.
• No TA is paid for the written test or interview.
• Fake documents, canvassing or any attempt to influence the selection can lead to rejection and legal action.
• Records of candidates who are not selected are kept for one year from the date the selected list is published.
• Any legal dispute falls under the courts / tribunals at Gandhinagar / Ahmedabad, Gujarat only.
• Women candidates are encouraged to apply.

Which Post Is Right for You? — Simple Guide

Tip: The PSA Mechanical (15) and Electronics (11) branches have the most seats. The PSO posts are very few (only 8), so competition for them will be high. PAS has only 3 seats and all are for Unreserved candidates.

Smart Tips for IPR Applicants

• Check your marks first: Look at your final marksheet. For B.E./B.Tech./Diploma you need at least 60%. If your university gives CGPA, keep the conversion certificate ready.
• Choose the right level: Do not apply to PSA with a B.Tech or to PSO with an M.Tech. You will not be screened in, and your fee will not be refunded.
• Keep one proof of age ready: Birth Certificate, SSLC or Matriculation certificate only.
• Check your category certificate: It must be in the prescribed Government of India format. For OBC, it must be the non-creamy layer certificate.
• Pay the fee before applying: General / OBC candidates should complete the SBI Collect payment first and note the receipt details.
• Do not wait for the last day: The portal can be slow near 5:30 PM on 16 November.
• Interview preparation (PSO / PSA): Revise the basics of your branch — for example, manufacturing and design for Mechanical, programming and data structures for Computer Science, control systems and sensors for Instrumentation & Control, and circuits for Electrical and Electronics. Since selection is mainly by interview, be ready to explain your projects, internships and training.
• Test preparation (PAS): Practise typing and MS Office (Word, Excel) for the computer skill test. Revise general aptitude, English and basic office work for the written test.
• Read about IPR: Know what plasma and fusion research is, and what IPR does. It helps you answer “why do you want to join IPR?”
• Keep your email active: Check inbox and spam folder daily. IPR sends all messages by email only.
• Be careful with fraud: The only payment is the application fee on SBI Collect. Do not pay any agent or person for a job.