The Society for Applied Microwave Electronics Engineering and Research (SAMEER) has opened applications for 174 contract posts across its Mumbai / Navi Mumbai and Kolkata centres. The recruitment is being run through two advertisements — Advt. 10/2026 for the Mumbai centre with 140 posts and Advt. 11/2026 for the Kolkata centre with 34 posts — and the online application window closes on 15 November 2026 at 11:59 PM. SAMEER is an autonomous research and development society under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India, and works in radio frequency and microwave technology. Candidates can apply online only, through the SAMEER recruitment portal at recruitment.sameer.gov.in.
These are project-based contract appointments, not regular government posts. The contract period is two years, or the duration of the project if that ends earlier, and the appointments carry a fixed consolidated monthly pay rather than a pay level. The advertisement states clearly that the posts do not confer any right to regularisation, absorption or continuation of service in SAMEER. That condition matters for anyone comparing this drive with a regular recruitment: the value here is hands-on work on live research projects — the Kolkata posts, for example, are linked to the development of Microwave Radiometers under Mission Mausam, the national programme to build a weather-ready and climate-smart nation — rather than a permanent post. The number of posts in each advertisement is indicative and may go up or down depending on project requirements and the availability of suitable candidates.
The spread of posts is unusually wide. At one end are Project Fellows with a Ph.D. and Senior Project Scientists; at the other are Project Technical Assistants who need an ITI certificate with an apprenticeship certificate. Engineering graduates, science postgraduates, diploma holders, commerce and arts graduates with an MBA, and ITI holders can all find a post in this drive, which is why the vacancy tables below are long. Every post needs at least 55% marks, or an equivalent CGPA, in the qualifying degree, diploma or ITI course, and the qualification must have been obtained on or before the closing date.
SAMEER Recruitment 2026: Overview
| Organisation | Society for Applied Microwave Electronics Engineering and Research (SAMEER) |
|---|---|
| Ministry | Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India |
| Advertisements | Advt. 10/2026 (Mumbai / Navi Mumbai) and Advt. 11/2026 (Kolkata) |
| Total Vacancies | 174 (Mumbai 140 + Kolkata 34) |
| Nature of Posts | Contract, project-specific, on consolidated pay |
| Contract Period | 2 years, or the duration of the project if earlier |
| Notification Released | 3 November 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 15 November 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Application Fee | Rs. 100 (online, non-refundable) |
| Apply Online | recruitment.sameer.gov.in |
| Official Website | sameer.gov.in |
One point of caution on the vacancy total. One tracker page lists 138 vacancies for Advt. 10/2026, but a row-by-row count of the post-wise table in the advertisement itself totals 140 for Mumbai, and 140 plus 34 for Kolkata gives 174, which is the figure used by the other sources and in this post. The difference is flagged here rather than hidden, because the advertisement tables are the authority and they add up to 140. Neither advertisement gives a category-wise split — there is no UR, OBC, SC, ST or EWS breakup printed for any post — so no reservation-wise numbers are stated in this post.
SAMEER Vacancy 2026: Mumbai / Navi Mumbai — Advt. 10/2026 (140 Posts)
| Post Code | Post | Pay per Month (Rs.) | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|---|
| PF01 | Project Fellow — Ph.D. in GaN / EM / MW Applicators | 55,000 | 1 |
| PF02 | Project Fellow — Ph.D. in MRI Physics / Magnets / Processing | 55,000 | 1 |
| SPS01 | Senior Project Scientist — RF & MW | 46,000 | 4 |
| PS01 | Project Scientist — RF & MW | 40,000 | 2 |
| PS02 | Project Scientist — Electronics / EXTC / ECE | 40,000 | 6 |
| SPE01 | Senior Project Engineer — RF & MW | 37,500 | 1 |
| SPE02 | Senior Project Engineer — Electronics / EXTC / ECE | 37,500 | 6 |
| SPE06 | Senior Project Engineer — Safety / Lab Safety | 37,500 | 1 |
| SPA02 | Senior Project Associate — Physics | 37,500 | 3 |
| PE01 | Project Engineer — RF & MW | 34,000 | 2 |
| PE02 | Project Engineer — Electronics / EXTC / ECE | 34,000 | 24 |
| PE05 | Project Engineer — Computer Science / IT | 34,000 | 6 |
| PE06 | Project Engineer — Safety / Lab Safety | 34,000 | 2 |
| PE07 | Project Engineer — Electrical | 34,000 | 1 |
| PE09 | Project Engineer — Mechanical | 34,000 | 5 |
| PA02 | Project Associate — Physics | 34,000 | 5 |
| PA03 | Project Associate — Atmospheric Science | 34,000 | 1 |
| PSAA01 / PSAB01 / PSAC01 | Project Scientific Assistant (A/B/C) — Electronics | 23,500 / 27,000 / 31,500 | 16 |
| PSAA04 / PSAB04 | Project Scientific Assistant (A/B) — Physics | 23,500 / 27,000 | 3 |
| PSAB05 | Project Scientific Assistant (B) — Electrical | 27,000 | 1 |
| PSAA06 | Project Scientific Assistant (A) — Chemical | 23,500 | 1 |
| PSAA07 | Project Scientific Assistant (A) — Mechanical | 23,500 | 1 |
| PTAA01 / PTAB01 / PTAC01 | Project Technical Assistant (A/B/C) — Electronics Mechanic | 21,000 / 23,500 / 27,000 | 16 |
| PTAA02 / PTAB02 / PTAC02 | Project Technical Assistant (A/B/C) — Fitter | 21,000 / 23,500 / 27,000 | 12 |
| PTAA03 / PTAB03 | Project Technical Assistant (A/B) — Turner | 21,000 / 23,500 | 2 |
| PTAA04 / PTAB04 | Project Technical Assistant (A/B) — Machinist | 21,000 / 23,500 | 2 |
| PTAB05 / PTAC05 | Project Technical Assistant (B/C) — Electrician | 23,500 / 27,000 | 2 |
| PM01 | Project Manager — B.E./B.Tech. with MBA | 45,000 | 3 |
| SPEX01 | Senior Project Executive — B.E./B.Tech. with MBA | 40,000 | 1 |
| PEX01 | Project Executive — B.Sc./B.Com./B.A. with MBA | 32,000 | 4 |
| PEXA01 | Project Executive Assistant (A) — B.Sc./B.Com./B.A. | 23,500 | 3 |
| PEXB01 | Project Executive Assistant (B) — B.Sc./B.Com./B.A. | 27,000 | 2 |
| Total — Advt. 10/2026 (Mumbai / Navi Mumbai) | 140 | ||
The largest single block in Mumbai is Project Engineer — Electronics / EXTC / ECE (PE02) with 24 posts, followed by Project Scientific Assistant — Electronics with 16 and Project Technical Assistant — Electronics Mechanic with 16. Where a row covers levels A, B and C, the advertisement gives one combined count rather than a count per level, so the table above follows the advertisement and does not split those rows.
SAMEER Vacancy 2026: Kolkata — Advt. 11/2026 (34 Posts)
| Post Code | Post | Pay per Month (Rs.) | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|---|
| PE02 | Project Engineer — Electronics / EXTC / ECE | 34,000 | 7 |
| PSAA01 | Project Scientific Assistant (A) — Electronics | 23,500 | 6 |
| PSAA07 | Project Scientific Assistant (A) — Mechanical | 23,500 | 2 |
| PTAA01 | Project Technical Assistant (A) — Electronics Mechanic | 21,000 | 5 |
| PTAA02 | Project Technical Assistant (A) — Fitter | 21,000 | 9 |
| PTAA04 | Project Technical Assistant (A) — Machinist | 21,000 | 2 |
| PEX01 | Project Executive — B.Sc./B.Com./B.A. with MBA | 32,000 | 1 |
| PEXA01 | Project Executive Assistant (A) — B.Sc./B.Com./B.A. | 23,500 | 2 |
| Total — Advt. 11/2026 (Kolkata) | 34 | ||
The Kolkata table above is taken from the official Advt. 11/2026 document itself. Note that the post code PE02 appears in both advertisements with different counts — 24 at Mumbai and 7 at Kolkata — and each count is added once, which is how the two advertisements together total 174. The Kolkata posts are for work on Microwave Radiometers under Mission Mausam, and the centre is in Kolkata.
SAMEER Recruitment 2026: Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Released | 3 November 2026 |
| Online Applications Open | 3 November 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 15 November 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Online Written Test (Advt. 11/2026, Kolkata) | 22 November 2026 onwards |
| Online Interview (Advt. 11/2026, Kolkata) | 27 to 30 November 2026 |
| In-Person Interview (Advt. 11/2026, Kolkata, proposed) | 14 December 2026 |
| Skill Test / Interaction Dates | To be announced |
The written-test and interview dates in the table are the schedule printed in Advt. 11/2026 for the Kolkata centre. Candidates applying for the Mumbai centre should confirm the centre-wise schedule on the SAMEER recruitment portal, since the two advertisements may not run on identical dates. The advertisement asks candidates to visit the SAMEER website regularly for updated information, and says dates will be announced online on the SAMEER webpage.
SAMEER Recruitment 2026: Application Fee
Every applicant pays an application fee of Rs. 100, payable online on the recruitment application portal. The fee is not refundable under any circumstances. There is no separate fee category mentioned in the advertisements — the same Rs. 100 applies to all posts and all categories, as printed in the official document. Candidates should pay only through the official recruitment portal, recruitment.sameer.gov.in, and should not pay anyone who claims to collect the fee on behalf of SAMEER through another link or account.
SAMEER Recruitment 2026: Age Limit
The age limit is counted on the closing date of the advertisement, 15 November 2026, or on the closing date as updated on the SAMEER website. The maximum age differs by post group, and candidates must check their own row rather than assuming one common limit.
| Post Group | Maximum Age |
|---|---|
| Project Fellow | 40 years |
| Senior Project Scientist, Project Manager | 35 years |
| Project Scientist, Senior Project Engineer / Associate, Senior Project Executive, Project Executive | 30 years |
| Project Engineer / Associate | 28 years |
| Level (A) posts, Project Executive Assistant (A) | 25 years |
| Level (B) posts, Project Executive Assistant (B) | 30 years |
| Level (C) posts | 40 years |
Age relaxation is available as per Government of India orders in force. SC and ST candidates get 5 years, OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) candidates get 3 years, and persons with benchmark disabilities of 40% or more in the orthopedically handicapped and hearing handicapped categories get 10 years, with a further 5 years for SC/ST and 3 years for OBC candidates in those categories. Ex-servicemen get relaxation equal to the length of their service in the armed forces plus 3 years, with additional relaxation for SC/ST/OBC as per Government of India instructions. Anyone claiming relaxation must upload the relevant certificate with the online application and produce the original at document verification — if the certificate cannot be produced and the candidate is above the general upper age limit, the candidature will be cancelled.
SAMEER Recruitment 2026: Eligibility and Qualification
Every post needs the stated degree, diploma or ITI with a minimum of 55% marks or an equivalent CGPA, awarded on or before the closing date. Experience gained before obtaining the essential qualification is not counted unless the notification says otherwise. The table below gives the essential qualification and the experience needed for the main post groups; candidates should read the detailed post-wise job description in the annexure to the advertisement before applying, because posts at different levels ask for different experience even when the qualification looks similar.
| Post | Qualification | Experience |
|---|---|---|
| Project Fellow (PF01, PF02) | Bachelor’s or Master’s in a listed discipline, then Ph.D. on a listed microwave, GaN, MRI or medical image processing topic | Nil |
| Senior Project Scientist (SPS01) | B.E./B.Tech./M.Sc. with M.E./M.Tech. (compulsory) or Ph.D. in RF & Microwave or allied discipline | 4 years after M.E./M.Tech./Ph.D. |
| Project Scientist (PS01, PS02) | B.E./B.Tech./M.Sc. with M.E./M.Tech. (compulsory) or Ph.D. in the relevant discipline | 2 years after M.E./M.Tech./Ph.D. |
| Senior Project Engineer / Associate (SPE, SPA) | B.E./B.Tech. in the relevant branch, or M.Sc. / M.E./M.Tech./Ph.D. as specified | 3 years, or Nil with M.E./M.Tech./Ph.D. |
| Project Engineer / Associate (PE, PA) | B.E./B.Tech. in the relevant branch, or M.Sc. in the relevant subject | Nil (freshers can apply) |
| Project Scientific Assistant (PSA) | Diploma in the relevant branch, or B.Sc. in the relevant subject | A: Nil, B: 3 years, C: 8 years |
| Project Technical Assistant (PTA) | ITI (NTC) in the trade plus a valid NAC apprentice certificate | A: Nil, B: 3 years, C: 8 years |
| Project Manager (PM01) | B.E./B.Tech./M.Sc. with full-time MBA/MMS | 3 years after MBA/MMS |
| Senior Project Executive (SPEX01) | B.E./B.Tech./M.Sc. with full-time MBA/MMS | Nil |
| Project Executive (PEX01) | B.Com./B.Sc./B.A./BBA/BBS with full-time MBA/MMS; typing speed 35 wpm | Nil |
| Project Executive Assistant (PEXA01, PEXB01) | B.Com./B.Sc./B.A.; typing speed 35 wpm | A: Nil, B: 3 years |
For Project Technical Assistant posts, the NAC apprentice certificate is compulsory along with the ITI (NTC) certificate — an ITI certificate alone is not enough. For the Electrician posts at levels B and C, holders of a valid Government Electrician Supervisor Licence get priority. The Project Executive and Project Executive Assistant posts need a typing speed of 35 words per minute. Candidates should pick their row carefully: for example, a Project Engineer post in Electronics accepts a B.E./B.Tech. in Electronics and Telecommunication, Electronics and Communication, Electronics or Instrumentation and Controls, or an M.Sc. in Electronics, Electronics and Telecommunication or Instrumentation, while a Project Engineer in Computer Science accepts a B.E./B.Tech. in Computer Science, IT, AI-ML or Data Science, or an M.Sc. in IT or Computer Science, or an MCA.
SAMEER Recruitment 2026: Salary and Pay
The pay is a fixed consolidated amount per month, not a pay level under the central government pay matrix, and no other allowance is mentioned in the notification, so candidates should plan on the consolidated figure alone.
| Post Category | Pay per Month (Rs.) |
|---|---|
| Project Fellow | 55,000 |
| Senior Project Scientist | 46,000 |
| Project Manager | 45,000 |
| Project Scientist, Senior Project Executive | 40,000 |
| Senior Project Engineer / Associate | 37,500 |
| Project Engineer / Associate | 34,000 |
| Project Executive | 32,000 |
| Project Scientific Assistant (C) | 31,500 |
| Project Scientific Assistant (B), Project Technical Assistant (C), Project Executive Assistant (B) | 27,000 |
| Project Scientific Assistant (A), Project Technical Assistant (B), Project Executive Assistant (A) | 23,500 |
| Project Technical Assistant (A) | 21,000 |
Notice that a Project Technical Assistant is paid one step below a Project Scientific Assistant of the same level — for example, a Technical Assistant at level A gets Rs. 21,000 while a Scientific Assistant at level A gets Rs. 23,500. The highest pay in the drive, Rs. 55,000 a month, is for Project Fellows, who need a Ph.D. on a listed research topic.
SAMEER Recruitment 2026: Selection Process
Selection is made through the stages prescribed for each category of post. The categories and their stages are:
| Category | Posts | Stages |
|---|---|---|
| CAT-A | Project Engineers / Associates, Senior Project Engineers / Associates | Written Test + Online Interview + In-person Interview |
| CAT-B | Project Fellow, Project Manager, Project Scientist, Senior Project Scientist, Project Executive, Senior Project Executive | Online Interview + In-person Interview |
| CAT-C | Project Scientific Assistants | Written Test + In-person Interview and/or Skill Test |
| CAT-D | Project Technical Assistants, Project Executive Assistants (A)/(B) | Written Test + In-person Interview and/or Skill Test |
The process runs in stages. First, applications are screened on the minimum academic qualification: marks in the qualifying degree, diploma or ITI course are considered, and the candidate must have secured at least 55% marks or an equivalent CGPA unless otherwise specified. Where a written test is prescribed, it may be conducted online through a computer-based test or in person, and candidates securing 50% marks or above qualify for the next stage, subject to the shortlisting criteria. Candidates are ordinarily shortlisted for the online interview in the ratio of 1:6 or more against the advertised vacancies, and for the in-person interview in the ratio of 1:3 or more. Where no written test is conducted, shortlisting for the next stage is done on the merit of the qualifying-exam marks, ordinarily at 1:6 or more. Unless otherwise specified, the qualifying or cut-off marks for the written test and interview stages are 50% and above. An in-person interview — or, for Scientific and Technical Assistant posts, a skill test or interaction — is mandatory, and final selection is based on the in-person interview and/or skill test marks. The syllabus for the written examination follows the general curriculum of government-run universities and colleges prescribed for the particular engineering, science or graduate course for the respective post. Mere possession of the prescribed qualification and experience does not confer any right to be called for the written test, interview or skill test.
How to Apply for SAMEER Recruitment 2026
- Visit the official SAMEER recruitment portal at recruitment.sameer.gov.in. The application link is also given on the official SAMEER website, sameer.gov.in, under the recruitment section.
- Register on the portal and fill in the online application form for the post and centre you are applying for. Read the general terms and conditions and the terms and conditions of appointment in the advertisement before you start.
- Upload the documents asked for, including the certificate for any age relaxation you are claiming. Check the post-wise job description and the minimum qualification and experience in the annexure before choosing a post code.
- Pay the application fee of Rs. 100 online on the portal. The fee is not refunded under any circumstances.
- You can edit your application before final submission. After clicking FINAL SUBMIT, a PDF of the submitted application will be generated — take a printout of it.
- Submit the form before 15 November 2026 at 11:59 PM. Do not send the application form by post; applications are accepted online only.
- Keep the printed application form ready, along with the original documents and one set of self-attested photocopies, for the in-person interview and/or skill test.
Government portals often slow down in the last 48 hours of an application window, so it is safer to submit by 12 or 13 November rather than on the final night. Women candidates are encouraged to apply, as stated in the advertisement.
Documents Required at Verification
Candidates called for the in-person interview or skill test must carry the following documents for verification, along with one set of self-attested photocopies: the printed online application form from the recruitment portal login; proof of date of birth; a photo identity proof such as Aadhaar card, PAN card, voter ID or driving licence; a passport-size photograph; 10th standard and 12th standard mark sheets as applicable; ITI (NTC) mark sheet and NAC certificate for Project Technical Assistant posts; the qualifying examination passing certificate and the marks of all years for the post applied for; an experience certificate, duly signed and stamped, where applicable; and, for candidates claiming age relaxation, the caste or tribe certificate, OBC Non-Creamy Layer certificate in the central government format valid on the closing date, disability certificate showing benchmark disability of 40% or more, or the discharge certificate or pension payment order for ex-servicemen, as applicable.
Important Links
| Link | Details |
|---|---|
| Apply Online — SAMEER Recruitment Portal | Online application, last date 15 November 2026 |
| Official Notification PDF — Advt. 11/2026 (Kolkata) | 34 posts, official SAMEER website |
| SAMEER Official Website | sameer.gov.in — recruitment and training section |
The notification PDF link above is the official Advt. 11/2026 document hosted on sameer.gov.in. For Advt. 10/2026 (Mumbai / Navi Mumbai), candidates should use the recruitment link on the official SAMEER website, since no separate direct PDF link for that advertisement was verified at the time of writing.
FAQs — SAMEER Recruitment 2026
How many vacancies are there in SAMEER Recruitment 2026?
There are 174 vacancies in total: 140 at the Mumbai / Navi Mumbai centre under Advt. 10/2026 and 34 at the Kolkata centre under Advt. 11/2026. One tracker page lists 138 for the Mumbai advertisement, but the row-wise count of the advertisement’s own post table totals 140, and 174 is the figure used in this post.
What is the last date to apply for SAMEER Recruitment 2026?
The last date to apply online is 15 November 2026 at 11:59 PM, through the portal recruitment.sameer.gov.in. Applications are accepted online only.
Are these permanent government jobs?
No. These are purely contractual, project-specific posts for two years or the duration of the project, whichever is earlier. They do not confer any right to regularisation, absorption or continuation of service in SAMEER.
What is the application fee for SAMEER Recruitment 2026?
The fee is Rs. 100 for all posts and categories, payable online on the recruitment portal. It is not refundable under any circumstances.
What is the minimum qualification for SAMEER posts?
Every post needs at least 55% marks or an equivalent CGPA in the qualifying degree, diploma or ITI course. Engineering and science graduates, postgraduates and Ph.D. holders, diploma holders, commerce and arts graduates with an MBA, and ITI holders with an NAC certificate can all find posts in this drive.
Is there a written test in SAMEER Recruitment 2026?
Yes, for most categories. Project Engineers, Associates, Scientific Assistants and Technical Assistants go through a written test, followed by interviews or a skill test. Project Fellows, Scientists, Managers and Executives are selected through online and in-person interviews. The written test needs 50% or above to qualify, and the final selection is based on the in-person interview and/or skill test.
What is the salary in SAMEER Recruitment 2026?
The pay is a consolidated monthly amount from Rs. 21,000 for a Project Technical Assistant (A) to Rs. 55,000 for a Project Fellow. No other allowance is mentioned in the notification.
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Can I apply for both the Mumbai and Kolkata advertisements?
The two advertisements are for different centres with separate post codes. Candidates should read the instructions on the recruitment portal for each advertisement and apply for the centre and post they are eligible for. The advertisement does not state a single combined application, so treat each advertisement’s application separately and check the portal before submitting.