ICTS

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 (DAE), 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	Consolidated Monthly Emoluments	Apply online
1	Project Clerk	Accounts	1	45	41100	Apply online
2	Project Clerk	Establishment	1	45	41100	Apply online
3	Project Clerk	Program Office	1	45	41100	Apply online
4	Project Clerk	Academic Office	2	45	41100	Apply online
5	Project Clerk	Civil/Engineering Section	1	45	41100	Apply online

 

1. Project Clerk (Accounts)

Essential Qualifications & Experience:

• Graduate from a recognised University/Institute with an aggregate of 50% marks.
• Knowledge of typing.
• Knowledge of use of personal computers and applications – supported by certificates from the institutions.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in clerical duties and correspondence in a large and reputed organisation.

Desirable:

• B.Com/BBA (Finance) graduates are preferred.
• Fluent in spoken & written English.
• Knowledge of Tally software, SAP, Excel and Google Workspace.
• Knowledge of TDS under income tax & GST law, foreign exchange transactions and GOI rules.

Job Profile:

• Processing and recording of bills/claims related to various activities of the center.
• Maintenance of Accounts and budget pertaining to various activities including preparation of Statement of Expenditure (SOE) and Utilization Certificate(UC).
• Payment of Tour advance/Deputation advance and settlement of TA/DA Claims and deputation claims. Maintenance of Tour advance/ Deputation advance registers.
• Accounting for TDS under income tax & GST law and assisting in TDS payment & filing.
• Assisting in the finalisation of Accounts & preparation of schedules of financial statements for statutory audit.

 

2. Project Clerk (Establishment & Official language cell)

Essential Qualifications & Experience:

• Graduate from a recognised University/Institute with an aggregate of 50% marks.
• Knowledge of typing.
• Knowledge of use of personal computers and applications – supported by certificates from the institutions.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in clerical duties and correspondence in a large and reputed organisation.

Desirable:

• Candidates should have experience in Establishment / General Administration in a large and reputed organization.
• Candidate should have working knowledge in Hindi, Hindi Typing software
• Proficient in MS Office.

Job Profile:

• Handling joining and exit formalities, assisting in the recruitment process of the center, managing attendance and leave records, payroll management, data feeding in the ERP software.
• Updating the personal files, maintaining office indexes, office orders, preparing various letters and correspondence.
• Managing the Official Language Implementation Committee activities, making quarterly, half yearly reports, conducting quarterly meetings and other secretarial duties of the cell.
• Any other task assigned by the Section in-charge or Center Director.

 

3. Project Clerk (Program Office)

Essential Qualifications & Experience:

• Graduate from a recognised University/Institute with an aggregate of 50% marks.
• Knowledge of typing.
• Knowledge of use of personal computers and applications – supported by certificates from the institutions.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in clerical duties and correspondence in a large and reputed organisation.

Desirable:

• Proficient in oral and written communication in English.
• Proficient in computer skills (like MS Office, Spreadsheets, Google Docs, etc.) and with excellent interpersonal skills.

Job Profile:

This job involves providing administrative support for all the admin-related tasks of the Centre. This broadly includes the following functions:-

• Sending approvals, travel norms, and guidelines to organizers, documents to TIFR and the department (DAE) for program and budget approval.
• Creating a program page, registration form, participant list, coordinating for the Ministry of External Affairs(MEA) / Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) clearance.
• Logistical arrangements for programs, handling registration and participant queries, issuing certificates, collecting feedback, updating statistics.
• Any other task assigned by the Section in-charge or Center Director.

 

4. Project Clerk (Academic Office)

Essential Qualifications & Experience:

• Graduate from a recognised University/Institute with an aggregate of 50% marks.
• Knowledge of typing.
• Knowledge of use of personal computers and applications – supported by certificates from the institutions.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in clerical duties and correspondence in a large and reputed organisation.

Desirable:

• Proficiency in MS Office, Google Workspace, and database management.
• Experience in handling graduate programs, postdoctoral programs, and visiting student programs
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills with fluency in English.
• Ability to maintain records, manage documentation, and handle multiple tasks efficiently.
• Prior experience in an academic or research institution will be an added advantage

Job Profile:

• Providing administrative support for the day-to-day activities of the Academic Office.
• Assisting in the administration of graduate programs, including course registration, updating course details on Moodle, academic documentation, contingency, synopsis seminars, thesis defences, and certificate printing.
• Handling the requirements of the postdoctoral programs, hiring and offers, extensions, and related processes.
• Handling administrative requirements of the Visiting Students Program.
• Maintaining and updating the records and databases of students and postdocs
• Preparing NOCs for visas, extension letters, honorarium notes, certificates, and reports.
• Coordinating MEA and DAE approvals for international students and postdoctoral fellows.
• Arranging ticket bookings for official visits, maintaining office space allocations for academic members
• Coordinating seminar room bookings, compiling AQAR data, assisting with various reports.
• Any other task assigned by the Section in-charge or Center Director.

 

5. Project Clerk (Civil/Engineering Section)

Essential Qualifications & Experience:

• Graduate from a recognised University/Institute with an aggregate of 50% marks.
• Knowledge of typing.
• Knowledge of use of personal computers and applications – supported by certificates from the institutions.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in clerical duties and correspondence in a large and reputed organisation.

Desirable:

• Proficiency in shorthand (typically 80–100 words per minute for general/corporate roles, or around 55 wpm minimum) and typing speed of 40–50 wpm.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, strong organizational abilities, attention to detail, and a high degree of discretion and integrity.
• Experience in a corporate, legal, educational, or government office environment is preferred

Job Profile:

This job involves providing administrative support for all the purchase/stores related tasks of the Centre. This broadly includes the following functions:-

• Managing daily administrative tasks, takes dictation in shorthand, transcribes notes,and provides high-level secretarial support to executives or department heads.
• Assisting in the preparation and maintenance of documents related to civil works, engineering projects, maintenance works, and contracts.
• Any other task assigned by the Section In-charge.

 

General Instructions:

1. All the above posts are tenable at ICTS, Bangalore.
2. Appointments for the above posts will be initially for one year, which may be extended depending upon the individual’s performance and the requirements of the Centre.
3. The applicant's age must not exceed the prescribed limit as on the closing date for receipt of applications. Age relaxation as per rules. The essential experience will be considered until the closing date of applications.
4. Interested candidates for the above posts should Apply Online and submit their application latest by 24 September 2026. Please keep the scanned copies of the following documents before applying online.
   1. Identity Proof (Aadhaar 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.
   5. 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 salary slip and appointment/offer letter will not be considered as proof of experience.
5. Incomplete applications in any respect i.e, without a photocopy of the certificate in support of age relaxation, proof of DOB, education certificates (all semester mark sheets and certificates), experience certificates, ID proof, caste certificate (if applicable), and applications received after the last date shall not be considered.
6. 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.
7. The Institute reserves the right to conduct written tests and skill tests or postpone or cancel the entire selection process for any or all posts herein advertised.
8. 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.
9. 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 could 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.
10. 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.
11. 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.
12. Any addendum regarding this advertisement will be published on the website.
13. Please click here to read and understand the recruitment guidelines.