SAMEER Recruitment 2026: The Society for Applied Microwave Electronics Engineering & Research (SAMEER), an autonomous research and development organisation under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), has opened online applications for two different November 2026 contractual recruitment advertisements. Advertisement No. 10/2026 concerns SAMEER Mumbai and Navi Mumbai, while Advertisement No. 11/2026 is for SAMEER Kolkata.
The commonly reproduced post-wise tables list 140 Mumbai vacancies and 34 Kolkata vacancies, a combined 174 indicative project openings. The online registration window for both advertisements is 4–15 November 2026, closing at 11:59 PM on 15 November. Opportunities span ITI, Diploma, Engineering Degree, other Bachelor’s Degree, MBA, M.Sc/M.Tech and Ph.D qualifications, subject to each post code and required experience.
Important verification warning: The two user-provided SAMEER PDF URLs could not be opened directly during preparation. The main facts have therefore been checked against SAMEER’s official recruitment listing and contemporary reproductions of the vacancy tables. One third-party source reports 138 instead of 140 Mumbai posts, while the detailed reproduced 32-row Mumbai table totals 140. Check the original PDFs and any corrigendum before publication or application. There is also an application-fee discrepancy explained below.
SAMEER Recruitment 2026: Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruiting organisation | Society for Applied Microwave Electronics Engineering & Research (SAMEER), autonomous R&D society under MeitY |
| Notifications | Advertisement 10/2026 (Mumbai / Navi Mumbai) and 11/2026 (Kolkata), dated 4 November 2026 |
| Combined indicative vacancies | 174 reported: Mumbai 140 and Kolkata 34 |
| Nature of appointment | Temporary, contract-based, project-specific; no right to regularisation |
| Qualification range | Relevant ITI NTC + NAC, Diploma, Bachelor’s degree, B.E./B.Tech, M.Sc, M.Tech, MBA/MMS or Ph.D as required for the post |
| Academic marks | Generally minimum 55% marks or equivalent CGPA in the essential qualification, subject to specific post rules |
| Experience | Varies by post / grade; several entry grades accept no experience, senior grades require prescribed experience |
| Age | Post-wise upper limits; roughly 25–40 years in Mumbai and 25–30 in Kolkata before applicable relaxations |
| Salary / remuneration | Mumbai ₹21,000–₹55,000; Kolkata ₹21,000–₹34,000 per month (consolidated; post-wise) |
| Apply online | Online on the centralized SAMEER recruitment portal |
| Application start | 4 November 2026 |
| Closing date | 15 November 2026, 11:59 PM (23:59 IST) |
| Application fee | Conflicting information: PDFs reportedly specify ₹100; official portal displays nil for contractual posts; verify during application |
Advertisement-Wise Vacancies: Mumbai and Kolkata
| Advertisement | Location | Reported vacancies | Apply by |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/2026 | Mumbai / Navi Mumbai | 140 (32 grouped entries) | 15 November 2026 |
| 11/2026 | Kolkata | 34 (8 entries) | 15 November 2026 |
| Both notices combined | Two centres | 174 (reported) | 15 November 2026 |
Do not double count shared grades: Under Mumbai Advertisement 10/2026, some lines combine Grade A, B and C or Grades A and B in one vacancy figure. For example, a 16-seat Electronics Scientific Assistant row does not mean 16 seats at each of the three grades. Eligible candidates must select their actual grade under the official post instructions.
1. SAMEER Mumbai / Navi Mumbai Recruitment 2026 – Advertisement 10/2026
The Mumbai notice covers project-specific positions at SAMEER Mumbai and Navi Mumbai. The detailed reports list 140 indicative openings across scientific research, microwave and RF engineering, electronics, mechanical/electrical/IT engineering, technical support and project administration. Vacancy numbers may increase or decrease in line with approved project requirements.
Complete Mumbai Vacancy Table – 140 Posts
| Post code | Designation / project area | Posts |
|---|---|---|
| PF01 | Project Fellow – GaN / Electromagnetics / Microwave Applications | 1 |
| PF02 | Project Fellow – MRI Physics / Magnets / Processing | 1 |
| SPS01 | Senior Project Scientist – RF & Microwave | 4 |
| PS01 | Project Scientist – RF & Microwave | 2 |
| PS02 | Project Scientist – Electronics / EXTC / ECE | 6 |
| SPE01 | Senior Project Engineer – RF & Microwave | 1 |
| SPE02 | Senior Project Engineer – Electronics / EXTC / ECE | 6 |
| SPE06 | Senior Project Engineer – Safety / Laboratory Safety | 1 |
| SPA02 | Senior Project Associate – Physics | 3 |
| PE01 | Project Engineer – RF & Microwave | 2 |
| PE02 | Project Engineer – Electronics / EXTC / ECE | 24 |
| PE05 | Project Engineer – Computer Science / IT | 6 |
| PE06 | Project Engineer – Safety / Laboratory Safety | 2 |
| PE07 | Project Engineer – Electrical | 1 |
| PE09 | Project Engineer – Mechanical | 5 |
| PA02 | Project Associate – Physics | 5 |
| PA03 | Project Associate – Atmospheric Science | 1 |
| PSAA01/PSAB01/PSAC01 | Project Scientific Assistant A/B/C – Electronics (combined seats) | 16 |
| PSAA04/PSAB04 | Project Scientific Assistant A/B – Physics (combined seats) | 3 |
| PSAB05 | Project Scientific Assistant B – Electrical | 1 |
| PSAA06 | Project Scientific Assistant A – Chemical | 1 |
| PSAA07 | Project Scientific Assistant A – Mechanical | 1 |
| PTAA01/PTAB01/PTAC01 | Project Technical Assistant A/B/C – Electronics Mechanic (combined seats) | 16 |
| PTAA02/PTAB02/PTAC02 | Project Technical Assistant A/B/C – Fitter (combined seats) | 12 |
| PTAA03/PTAB03 | Project Technical Assistant A/B – Turner (combined seats) | 2 |
| PTAA04/PTAB04 | Project Technical Assistant A/B – Machinist (combined seats) | 2 |
| PTAB05/PTAC05 | Project Technical Assistant B/C – Electrician (combined seats) | 2 |
| PM01 | Project Manager | 3 |
| SPEX01 | Senior Project Executive | 1 |
| PEX01 | Project Executive | 4 |
| PEXA01 | Project Executive Assistant A | 3 |
| PEXB01 | Project Executive Assistant B | 2 |
Count check: The 32 grouped post-code rows above add to 140. These rows are grouped where the notice combines A/B/C grades, so the totals are not to be multiplied by the number of grades. The reproduced total is inconsistent with one source that reports 138; applicants should follow the official Advertisement 10/2026 PDF.
Mumbai Qualifications and Experience
The accepted qualification depends on the chosen post code. Scientific roles may require a Ph.D., M.Tech, relevant M.Sc or B.E./B.Tech. Project Engineer posts require the notified engineering degree or formally accepted equivalent in RF/Microwave, Electronics/EXTC/ECE, Computer Science/IT, Safety, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering. Project Scientific Assistant positions generally concern relevant Diploma/B.Sc qualifications, while Project Technical Assistant roles concern the appropriate ITI National Trade Certificate (NTC) and valid National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC).
Project Manager and Executive roles have their own graduate, MBA/MMS and experience requirements. The reported general academic screening minimum is 55% or equivalent CGPA, but an advertised post can carry additional or different conditions. Candidates with an ITI certificate but without the required NAC should not assume they are eligible for a Technical Assistant post.
Experience differs by grade: Lower Grade A Scientific/Technical Assistant posts may accept candidates without previous professional experience, while Grade B can require three years and Grade C can require eight years of relevant experience. Senior engineer, scientist and management roles may have other experience thresholds. The original qualifications annexure should be treated as the final authority for each code.
Mumbai Salary and Age Limit
Mumbai monthly consolidated remuneration is reported in the range ₹21,000–₹55,000. Illustrative amounts include Project Fellow ₹55,000, Senior Project Scientist ₹46,000, Project Scientist ₹40,000, Senior Project Engineer ₹37,500, Project Engineer ₹34,000 and Project Executive ₹32,000. Scientific/Technical Assistant A/B/C grades have different amounts depending on the correct grade.
Maximum ages are post-specific and range broadly from 25 up to 40 years for the various grades. Age is reckoned with reference to the advertisement’s closing date unless an official corrigendum changes the date. Applicable SC/ST, OBC-NCL, PwBD and Ex-Servicemen relaxation must meet the notification’s rules.
Mumbai official links: Download SAMEER 10/2026 notification PDF | Official SAMEER Mumbai recruitment listing.
2. SAMEER Kolkata Recruitment 2026 – Advertisement 11/2026
SAMEER Kolkata has advertised 34 indicative contractual posts in eight categories. The majority are engineering, Diploma and ITI technical roles. This notice is separate from the Mumbai advertisement and has its own post codes and vacancy counts, even where designations are similar.
Kolkata Post-Wise Vacancy, Salary and Age Table
| Code | Post | Vacancies | Consolidated pay / month | Upper age limit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PE02 | Project Engineer – Electronics / EXTC / ECE | 7 | ₹34,000 | 28 years |
| PSAA01 | Project Scientific Assistant A – Electronics | 6 | ₹23,500 | 25 years |
| PSAA07 | Project Scientific Assistant A – Mechanical | 2 | ₹23,500 | 25 years |
| PTAA01 | Project Technical Assistant A – Electronics Mechanic | 5 | ₹21,000 | 25 years |
| PTAA02 | Project Technical Assistant A – Fitter | 9 | ₹21,000 | 25 years |
| PTAA04 | Project Technical Assistant A – Machinist | 2 | ₹21,000 | 25 years |
| PEX01 | Project Executive | 1 | ₹32,000 | 30 years |
| PEXA01 | Project Executive Assistant A | 2 | ₹23,500 | 25 years |
Total verification: 7 + 6 + 2 + 5 + 9 + 2 + 1 + 2 = 34. The pay figures are consolidated monthly remuneration, not Central Government permanent pay scales.
Kolkata Educational Qualifications
| Post code / Kolkata post | Essential qualification – summary |
|---|---|
| PE02 – Project Engineer – Electronics / EXTC / ECE | B.E./B.Tech in specified Electronics/ECE/Telecom/Instrumentation, or other officially accepted equivalent; specified M.Sc routes |
| PSAA01 – Project Scientific Assistant A – Electronics | Relevant 3-year Diploma in Electronics / ECE / EXTC or recognised allied discipline |
| PSAA07 – Project Scientific Assistant A – Mechanical | 3-year Diploma in Mechanical Engineering |
| PTAA01 – Project Technical Assistant A – Electronics Mechanic | ITI NTC in Electronics Mechanic plus valid NAC in the trade |
| PTAA02 – Project Technical Assistant A – Fitter | ITI NTC in Fitter plus valid NAC in the trade |
| PTAA04 – Project Technical Assistant A – Machinist | ITI NTC in Machinist plus valid NAC in the trade |
| PEX01 – Project Executive | Recognised bachelor’s degree in specified streams and full-time MBA/MMS |
| PEXA01 – Project Executive Assistant A | B.Sc / B.Com / B.A or other specifically accepted bachelor’s qualification; specified office/typing skills |
The general minimum academic standard reported is 55% or equivalent CGPA for the relevant essential qualification. ITI applicants should pay special attention to the requirement for both NTC and valid NAC in their designated trades. Project Executive Assistant applicants should check the official typing/administrative-skills requirement rather than assume any bachelor’s degree automatically qualifies them.
Kolkata official links: Download SAMEER 11/2026 notification PDF | Official SAMEER Kolkata recruitment listing.
Employment Type and Contract Duration
These are temporary project appointments. Current recruitment summaries describe the normal contract as up to two years or the remaining project duration, whichever is earlier. The appointments do not confer a right to permanent absorption, regularisation or an automatic extension. The work location is normally the centre in the selected advertisement, but deployment conditions should be confirmed in the relevant notice.
Application Fee: Important Official Portal Discrepancy
There is conflicting fee information for SAMEER’s November 2026 advertisements. Contemporary detailed readings of the notices report a non-refundable ₹100 application fee, while the official SAMEER centralised recruitment portal presently says “Pay the fee (nil for contractual posts)”. Therefore, it would be inaccurate to tell applicants unconditionally either “₹100 for everyone” or “no fee”.
What applicants should do: Start from the official SAMEER recruitment portal, select Advt 10/2026 or 11/2026, and check the advertisement-specific payment step and any corrigendum. Pay only the amount requested by the authorised portal. Do not transfer money to third-party job websites or recruiters.
Selection Process: Different Stages for Different Job Categories
Selection may involve eligibility screening, an online written examination, online interview, in-person interview and/or skill test according to the category. The stages reported for these two advertisements are summarised below. Not every candidate takes every stage:
| Recruitment category | Typical advertised assessment route |
|---|---|
| CAT-A – Project Engineers/Associates and relevant senior variants | Written test, online interview, in-person interview |
| CAT-B – Project Fellow, Scientist, Manager, Executive and other designated senior posts | Online interview and in-person interview |
| CAT-C – Project Scientific Assistants | Written test and in-person interview |
| CAT-D – Project Technical Assistants and Executive Assistants | In-person interview and/or skill assessment |
Recruitment reports describe a written-test qualifying benchmark of 50% where that test applies, but the exact paper content, qualifying conditions, shortlist ratios and final selection basis must be checked against the post-specific notification. A written test is not a separate qualification exam for every post.
SAMEER Recruitment 2026: Important Dates
| Event | Date / status |
|---|---|
| Both advertisements published | 4 November 2026 |
| Online applications open | 4 November 2026 |
| Last date for online submission | 15 November 2026, 11:59 PM (23:59 IST) |
| Online written test – where applicable | From 22 November 2026 (reported tentative schedule) |
| Online interview – where applicable | 27–30 November 2026 (reported tentative schedule) |
| Skill test / interaction | Dates to be communicated |
| In-person interview | 14 December 2026 (reported proposed date; not a confirmed call letter) |
Schedule caution: Only the application closing date is directly visible on SAMEER’s official current recruitment listing. The subsequent assessment dates above come from detailed current reproductions and are tentative until the organisation issues centre-specific notices or candidate instructions.
How to Apply Online for SAMEER Recruitment 2026
- Visit the official SAMEER centralised recruitment portal.
- Open Latest Advertisements and select 10/2026 (Mumbai) or 11/2026 (Kolkata). These are separate advertisements; choose the correct centre and post code.
- Read the relevant original PDF and post-wise qualifications annexure before registering. Verify accepted degree/ITI trade, minimum marks, age and any post-qualification experience.
- Register using an active email ID, confirm email verification, and complete the candidate profile.
- Enter educational, experience, identity and category details correctly, upload the specified photograph/signature and relevant documents, and lock the profile if prompted.
- Apply for the correct advertisement and post code. If applying for more than one permissible post, follow the portal’s separate application procedure.
- Review the current fee/payment step, resolving the conflicting ₹100 versus nil instructions through the official portal and any corrigendum.
- Click Final Submit by 15 November 2026 at 11:59 PM. Save the submitted application acknowledgement and keep original certificates and self-attested copies for verification when called.
Applications are online only. The official portal is for applying; merely reading the PDF is not an application. For technical help, the SAMEER portal lists technical-support@sameer.ac.in; HR queries may be directed to recruitments@sameer.ac.in.
Important Links – SAMEER 2026: Apply Online and Official PDFs
Apply Online: Both Advertisement No. 10/2026 (Mumbai/Navi Mumbai) and Advertisement No. 11/2026 (Kolkata) use the same official SAMEER Centralized Recruitment Portal. Use New Registration if you do not already have an account. Existing candidates should select Candidate Login. Once logged in, complete and lock the candidate profile, choose the correct advertisement number and post, and submit the corresponding application. The public portal does not expose separate vacancy-specific forms before login.
| Advertisement / Action | Direct Official Link |
|---|---|
| Apply Online – Mumbai, Advt. 10/2026 | Login & Select Advertisement 10/2026 (Mumbai) |
| Mumbai – Official Notification PDF | Download Mumbai Notification 10/2026 |
| Mumbai – Official recruitment details | View Mumbai Recruitment Page |
| Apply Online – Kolkata, Advt. 11/2026 | Login & Select Advertisement 11/2026 (Kolkata) |
| Kolkata – Official Notification PDF | Download Kolkata Notification 11/2026 |
| Kolkata – Official recruitment details | View Kolkata Recruitment Page |
| New Candidate Registration – Both Notices | Register at SAMEER Official Portal |
| Already Registered? Login | Candidate Login – Apply / Final Submit |
| SAMEER Centralized Recruitment Dashboard | View Both Active Advertisements |
| All SAMEER Recruitment Notices | Official Recruitment List |
Last date: 15 November 2026 (11:59 PM) for both advertisements. Important: Registering, viewing a notification or logging in is not the final submission. After email verification, candidate-profile completion and document upload, select the relevant 10/2026 or 11/2026 advertisement and complete Final Submit as shown in the official system. The portal currently labels payment for contractual positions as Nil; check any advertisement-specific payment screen and official updates before paying.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
How many vacancies are there in SAMEER Recruitment 2026?
The two detailed reproduced vacancy registers list 140 Mumbai posts and 34 Kolkata posts, a total of 174 indicative contract openings. One separate third-party report lists Mumbai as 138, so the original official PDF and any correction remain authoritative.
What is the last date for SAMEER online applications?
15 November 2026 at 11:59 PM for both advertisements, according to the current official recruitment portal.
Can ITI candidates apply?
Yes, for the designated Project Technical Assistant posts where their trade matches the listing. The notification summaries specify ITI NTC plus a valid NAC; an ITI alone may not satisfy the essential criteria.
Can Diploma holders apply?
Yes, for eligible Project Scientific Assistant posts such as Electronics and Mechanical, subject to the post’s recognised diploma and marks criteria.
Can freshers apply?
Some entry-grade posts have nil experience, including the reported Kolkata Project Engineer/Scientific Assistant categories, but senior or higher-grade posts have separate experience requirements. Check the post code and grade.
What is the salary?
The consolidated monthly pay is approximately ₹21,000–₹55,000 at Mumbai and ₹21,000–₹34,000 at Kolkata, according to the selected contract post.
Is the SAMEER application fee ₹100 or nil?
The reports of the PDFs mention ₹100, while SAMEER’s own recruitment portal displays nil for contractual posts. Verify the charge displayed for your selected advertisement at the authorised portal before making payment.
Are these permanent Central Government jobs?
No. These are project-based contractual appointments under SAMEER and do not guarantee regularisation or continued service after the contract period.
Are the interview dates confirmed?
The written and interview dates in some current summaries are proposed or tentative; use only a later official SAMEER notice or individual candidate instructions for confirmed reporting details.
Editorial review: Updated on 5 November 2026. Source base: SAMEER’s official recruitment listing and centralised recruitment portal, the two official notification PDF links provided by the reader, and current published reproductions of the advertisement tables. The two PDF URLs were not directly retrievable for full original-document inspection; there is a documented numerical discrepancy in one Mumbai secondary listing and a conflict between the fee stated in PDF summaries and the live portal. Do not treat unverified fee information or proposed test dates as final.
