SINP Kolkata Recruitment 2026: Post-Wise Vacancy, Pay Level, Eligibility and Selection Details
The Saha Institute of Nuclear Physics (SINP), Kolkata — an autonomous research institute funded by the Department of Atomic Energy — has announced 62 vacancies across technical, scientific and administrative posts. The openings include Technician ‘B’, Work Assistant ‘A’, Security Guard ‘A’, Scientific Assistant ‘B’, Lower Division Clerk, Scientist ‘C’, Halwai-cum-Cook and Assistant Administrative Officer-I. What makes this notification special is its range — from SSC pass technicians right up to M.Sc. scientists, there is a post here for almost everyone.
This is a rare opening that welcomes candidates looking for 10th pass government jobs alongside experienced scientists. Applications opened on 31 July 2026 and the online form closes on 15 September 2026 at 3:00 PM. Do note there are two follow-up deadlines after that for emailing your application PDF, so read the dates section carefully. We at GovtJobsAlert.in have laid out every post, pay level, age limit and selection stage below.
Key Highlights — SINP Recruitment 2026
SINP is described in the notification as one of the premier institutes of basic scientific research in India, located at Bidhannagar (Salt Lake), Kolkata. Working here means supporting front-line research laboratories and experimental facilities. One of the advertised posts also involves operating the SINP beamline at the Indus-2 synchrotron facility at RRCAT, Indore, on a round-the-clock shift basis.
- Post Names: Technician ‘B’, Work Assistant ‘A’, Security Guard ‘A’, Scientific Assistant ‘B’, Lower Division Clerk, Scientist ‘C’, Halwai-cum-Cook, Assistant Administrative Officer-I
- Total Vacancies: 62 posts
- Pay Level: Level 1 to Level 10 under the 7th Pay Commission pay matrix
- Job Location: Kolkata, West Bengal
- Application Start Date: 31 July 2026
- Last Date to Apply Online: 15 September 2026 (3:00 PM)
- Selection Mode: Written test, trade or skill test, and interview depending on the post
- Note: Technician ‘B’, Work Assistant ‘A’ and Security Guard ‘A’ also require work experience
SINP Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Breakdown — Post-Wise and Pay Level-Wise
Technician ‘B’ carries the largest share with 18 posts, followed by Work Assistant ‘A’ with 11 posts.
| Post Name | Pay Level | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Technician ‘B’ | Level 3 | 18 |
| Work Assistant ‘A’ | Level 1 | 11 |
| Security Guard ‘A’ | Level 1 | 8 |
| Scientific Assistant ‘B’ | Level 6 | 8 |
| Lower Division Clerk | Level 2 | 7 |
| Scientist ‘C’ | Level 10 | 5 |
| Halwai-cum-Cook | Level 3 | 4 |
| Assistant Administrative Officer-I | Level 7 | 1 |
| Total | — | 62 |
One important point you must not miss: all 5 Scientist ‘C’ posts are reserved for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD). If you do not belong to that category, you are not eligible for the Scientist ‘C’ positions.
PwBD candidates should also note two further reserved seats elsewhere: 1 of the 8 Scientific Assistant ‘B’ posts (locomotor disability) and 1 of the 7 Lower Division Clerk posts are reserved for PwBD as well.
Eligibility Criteria — SINP Recruitment 2026
Educational Qualification
Qualifications differ sharply across the eight post groups, and three of them — Technician ‘B’, Work Assistant ‘A’ and Security Guard ‘A’, together 37 of the 62 vacancies — also demand hands-on work experience. Listed below are the essential requirements — these are compulsory, not preferences.
- Scientist ‘C’: M.Sc. in Physics, Applied Physics, Optics, Photonics or Electronics from a recognised university, with the exact subject depending on the post code. There is no engineering-degree route for this post.
- Scientific Assistant ‘B’: A Diploma in the branch notified for that post code — Computer Software Technology, Computer Science & Technology, Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Electrical Power System, Mechanical Engineering, or Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration / HVAC Engineering.
- Technician ‘B’: HSC or SSC pass, plus an ITI certificate of not less than one year in the relevant trade, plus three years of experience in that field. Notified trades include Computer Hardware and Network Maintenance, Welding, Draughtsmanship (Civil), Carpentry, Electrician or Electrician & Wireman, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning, Electronics Mechanic, Instrument Mechanic, Mechanic (Embedded Systems and PLC), and Computer Operation and Programming Assistant.
- Lower Division Clerk: Graduate from a recognised university with minimum 50% marks. A typing speed of 35 words per minute and a certified computer course are listed as desirable, not essential.
- Work Assistant ‘A’: SSC or equivalent, plus a minimum of one year’s experience in the relevant field.
- Security Guard ‘A’: SSC or equivalent, physical fitness as per Government of India norms, and two years of relevant experience. Ex-servicemen with at least 15 years of service may produce an equivalent certificate from the Armed Forces.
- Halwai-cum-Cook: 10th class pass with a certificate or diploma in Catering. Two years’ experience in a government department or undertaking is preferred.
- Assistant Administrative Officer-I: A deputation post — for officers holding an analogous post in DAE or aided institutions, or officers with at least three years’ regular service in Pay Level 6.
Two restrictions worth noting before you apply: 4 of the 8 Security Guard ‘A’ posts are reserved for Ex-Servicemen, and the experience requirements above are strict. Candidates with an ITI certificate plus three years on the job should look at Technician ‘B’, while diploma holders are the right fit for Scientific Assistant ‘B’.
Age Limit
Age is calculated as on 15 September 2026, the closing date. The notification does not prescribe a minimum age.
| Post Name | Maximum Age |
|---|---|
| Scientist ‘C’ | 33 years |
| Scientific Assistant ‘B’ | 30 years |
| Lower Division Clerk, Security Guard ‘A’, Work Assistant ‘A’ | 27 years |
| Technician ‘B’ | 25 years |
| Halwai-cum-Cook | 25 years |
| Assistant Administrative Officer-I | As per GoI deputation norms |
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Age relaxation is available as follows:
| Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC and ST | 5 years |
| OBC | 3 years |
| PwBD (Unreserved) | 10 years |
| PwBD (OBC) | 13 years |
| PwBD (SC and ST) | 15 years |
| Ex-Servicemen | 3 years after deducting military service |
| Departmental candidates (Group A and B posts) | 5 years |
For the Group C posts — that is Lower Division Clerk, Technician ‘B’, Security Guard ‘A’, Work Assistant ‘A’ and Halwai-cum-Cook, which together account for 48 of the 62 vacancies — the notification allows these additional upper age limits:
| Category | Upper Age Limit |
|---|---|
| Central Govt civilian employees with 3+ years’ service | 40 years |
| Same, belonging to SC or ST | 45 years |
| Widows, divorced women and women judicially separated and not remarried | 35 years |
| Same, belonging to SC or ST | 40 years |
That widow and divorced-women relaxation is easy to miss and genuinely useful — if you are 31 and thought the 27-year limit ruled you out of the clerk and technician posts, read that row again.
What is the Salary for SINP Recruitment 2026 Posts?
The notification specifies the 7th Pay Commission Pay Level for every post but does not print the basic pay or gross salary in rupees. We are stating exactly what the notification says rather than filling in numbers of our own.
- Scientist ‘C’: Level 10
- Assistant Administrative Officer-I: Level 7
- Scientific Assistant ‘B’: Level 6
- Technician ‘B’ and Halwai-cum-Cook: Level 3
- Lower Division Clerk: Level 2
- Security Guard ‘A’ and Work Assistant ‘A’: Level 1
The notification states that selected candidates will be entitled to draw Dearness Allowance, House Rent Allowance and other allowances as per the rules of the Institute, over and above the pay level shown.
Note that SINP is a grant-in-aid autonomous institution under the Department of Atomic Energy, so its service conditions follow the Institute’s own rules rather than those of a central government department.
What is the Selection Process for SINP Recruitment 2026?
The selection method is different for almost every post, and this is where many candidates get confused. Read the stage that applies to your post.
Written Test and Trade Test Posts
For Scientific Assistant ‘B’ and Technician ‘B’, there is a qualifying written test followed by a trade test. Note this carefully: the final merit is prepared only from the trade test — the written test just decides who reaches that stage.
Written Test and Skill Test Posts
Lower Division Clerk candidates take a written examination followed by a qualifying typing skill test, with merit based on the written exam. Halwai-cum-Cook applicants face a qualifying written test and then a cooking skill test, with merit decided by the skill test.
Physical and Written Test Posts
Security Guard ‘A’ candidates must first clear a qualifying Physical Fitness Test, after which they appear for the written examination — the final merit list is prepared from the written test marks only. Work Assistant ‘A’ selection is through an objective multiple choice written test only.
Interview-Based Posts
Scientist ‘C’ selection is by interview, with an optional qualifying written test. Assistant Administrative Officer-I involves a written examination along with perusal of the APAR records.
The notification does not publish an exam pattern, syllabus or qualifying marks for any of these stages.
How to Apply Online for SINP Recruitment 2026
Keep your qualification certificates, experience certificates, category certificate, a scanned photograph and signature, and an online payment method ready. Note that the fee must be paid before you fill the form, because the transaction reference number is required in the application.
- Visit the SINP job opportunities portal (direct link given in the Essential Links section below)
- Pay the application fee online first and note down the transaction reference number
- Register and fill in the online application form with your personal and academic details
- Enter the fee transaction reference number in the space provided
- Upload the required documents and submit the form, then save the generated application PDF
- Rename the saved PDF in the format “Post Code_Application No.” and combine it with your documents as a single file
- Email the single combined PDF to the Institute’s recruitment address on or before 18 September 2026
Two groups must also send a hard copy by 28 September 2026: candidates employed in Government, quasi-government, autonomous institutes or PSUs who are applying through proper channel, and candidates applying for the deputation post. Proper-channel applicants need a forwarding letter from their employer indicating vigilance clearance. For everyone else, the emailed PDF completes the process.
One more cost point: if you apply for more than one post, you must submit a separate application and pay a separate fee for each.
SINP Recruitment 2026 Important Dates: Complete Application Timeline
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Released | 31 July 2026 |
| Application Start Date | 31 July 2026 (6:00 PM) |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 15 September 2026 (3:00 PM) |
| Last Date to Email Application PDF | 18 September 2026 (3:00 PM) |
| Last Date for Hard Copy (proper channel or deputation) | 28 September 2026 (3:00 PM) |
| Age Reckoned As On | 15 September 2026 |
| Exam Date | To be announced |
SINP Recruitment 2026 Application Fee — Category-Wise Details
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| Scientist ‘C’ and Scientific Assistant ‘B’ | ₹500 |
| All Other Posts | ₹300 |
| All Women Candidates | No Fee |
| PwBD and Ex-Servicemen | No Fee |
| Candidates applying for the deputation post | No Fee |
The fee is payable by online remittance only and is non-refundable. All women candidates are fully exempted regardless of category — a genuinely useful relaxation. SC and ST candidates are exempted only for posts that are reserved for their own category.
Essential Links — SINP Recruitment 2026
- Download Official Notification PDF
- Apply Online for SINP Recruitment 2026
- Visit SINP Job Opportunities Official Website
- Join WhatsApp Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Telegram Channel for Government Jobs
Very few notifications open the door this wide — from an SSC-pass Work Assistant to a Level 10 Scientist, all in one advertisement. If any of these 62 posts matches your qualification, start your application early because the fee has to be paid before the form is filled. The online window closes on 15 September 2026. Keep visiting GovtJobsAlert.in for more central government job notifications and updates.