HBCSE Recruitment 2026 brings a fantastic opportunity for candidates looking to work with the prestigious Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education (TIFR) in Mumbai. The official notification announces multiple walk-in vacancies for Project Scientific Assistants, Project Assistants, Trainees, and Work Assistants across various educational and technical groups. If you have a background ranging from a simple 10th pass to a science graduate or ITI, there might be a spot for you. Keep reading for complete details on eligibility, interview dates, and exact steps to grab this opportunity.
HBCSE Recruitment 2026 Overview
Category
Details
Organization Name
Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education (HBCSE), TIFR
Advertisement Number
01/2026
Total Vacancies
13 Posts
Job Location
HBCSE, Mankhurd, Mumbai
Official Website
www.hbcse.tifr.res.in
HBCSE Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
Event
Date
Notification Release Date
March 28, 2026
Application Start Date
Walk-in direct
Last Date For Registration
N/A (Walk-in)
Last Date For Fee Payment
N/A
Admit Card Release Date
N/A
Exam/Walk-in Date
April 13, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, and 28, 2026 (varies by post)
Application Fee
Category
Fee Amount
General / OBC / EWS
Not mentioned in the official notification
SC / ST / PH
Not mentioned in the official notification
Payment Mode
N/A
Age Limit Details
Criteria
Details
Minimum Age
Not explicitly stated
Maximum Age
28 years for UR candidates as of 01/01/2026
Age Relaxation
31 years for OBC candidates. SC/ST/OBC applying for UR posts are not eligible for relaxation.
HBCSE Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details
Post Name
Total Posts
Advt No.
Project Scientific Assistant – B
5
01/2026
Project Assistant
1
01/2026
Project Tradesman- B
1
01/2026
Project Work Assistant
1
01/2026
Clerk Trainee & Technical Trainees
3 (1 Clerk, 2 Tech)
01/2026
Tradesman Trainee (Carpenter & Plumber)
2 (1 each)
01/2026
HBCSE Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Details
Post
Qualification
Project Scientific Assistant – B
Full-time B.Sc./B.S. with 60% marks and 0-2 years experience.
Project Assistant & Clerk Trainee
Graduate with 50% marks (Project Asst) or Graduate (Clerk), with typing/computer skills.
Tradesman / Tech Trainees
ITI (Fitter/Electrician/Carpenter/Plumber) with 60% or Civil Engineering Diploma.
Project Work Assistant
Passed S.S.C. (10th) with minimum one year of experience.
Category-Wise Vacancy Details
Category
Vacancy Count
Unreserved (UR)
12 Posts
Other Backward Class (OBC)
1 Post
State-Wise Vacancy Details
Criteria
Details
Location of Job
Mumbai, Maharashtra.
Who Can Apply?
This is a Central autonomous body under TIFR; eligible candidates from all over India can appear for the walk-in.
Important Documents Required
Document Type
Details
Application Form
Duly filled application form downloaded from the official website.
Identity & Education
All self-attested copies of mark sheets and certificates.
Caste Certificate
Valid OBC certificate in the prescribed format (if applicable).
Experience & Portfolio
Writing samples/past work/creative portfolio (especially for D&T post).
Syllabus Overview
Subject / Area
Details
Aptitude & Reasoning
Quantitative and logical reasoning.
General Awareness
General knowledge.
Subject Knowledge
Scientific literacy, technical comprehension, science & math up to grade 12.
Exam Pattern
Component
Details
Test Type
Written test on the day of the interview.
Practical Element
May include a teaching demo in English/Marathi/Hindi or a skill test.
Selection Process
Stage
Details
Phase 1
Document Verification at Walk-in.
Phase 2
Written Test/Skill Test/Teaching Demo.
Phase 3
Walk-in Interview.
HBCSE Recruitment 2026 Salary Details
Post Name
Honorarium/Stipend per month
Project Scientific Assistant – B
Rs. 63,900/- (Incl. HRA)
Project Assistant / Tradesman – B
Rs. 41,100/- (Incl. HRA)
Project Work Assistant
Rs. 32,300/- (Incl. HRA)
Technical / Clerk Trainee
Rs. 22,000/- to Rs. 23,000/-
Tradesman Trainee
Rs. 18,500/-
How to Apply
Step
Action Required
Step 1
Visit the official website exactly at www.hbcse.tifr.res.in.
Step 2
Navigate to the ‘Work at HBCSE’ or Recruitment section.
Step 3
Read Advertisement No. 01/2026 carefully to check your eligibility.
Step 4
Download the ‘Application Form’ from the official link provided in the notification.
Step 5
Print and fill out the form completely and correctly.
Step 6
Attach self-attested photocopies of all required educational and experience documents.
Step 7
Attend the walk-in-selection at HBCSE, Mankhurd, Mumbai on the date and time specified for your post (09:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.).
