Scientist A

The Raman Research Institute is a premier institute engaged in research in basic sciences, funded by the Government of India, Department of Science and Technology. The Institute invites applications from eligible Indian Nationals to fill up the following vacant regular position through Direct Recruitment.

Name of the Post: Scientist A

Pay Level (as per 7th CPC): 10

Vacancy: One

Category: Unreserved

Prescribed Minimum Qualification /Experience /Age:

Essential: M.Sc. in Physical sciences or Engineering degree in related fields with first class.

Desirable: PhD in Physical sciences and/or related high-end technology, Academic qualifications in physics, postdoctoral research experience, prior experience in a similar portfolio.

Job Description:

The incumbent is expected to assist in managing the office of the Director and play a supportive role by smoothing the way for the Director in his role as Chief Executive and Academic Officer of the Institute, his governance of academic matters and academic activities of the Institute, and in his general supervision over the research projects of the Institute. This job profile requires the incumbent to be proactive and possess exceptional organisational, communication and multitasking skills to help efficiently manage the Directorate and its multifarious activities

Key responsibilities:

1. General scientific administration tasks related to the Directorate

2. Formulating communications and reports of the research activities of the Institute to GoI, funding bodies and other stakeholders.

3. Coordinating scientific interactions with high-level international and national delegations.

4. Organising events and conferences, including visits by Nobel Laureates.

5. Formulating documents defining parameters of the Institute’s engagements with peer academic, research and industry entities.

6. Manage the Science Communication and outreach activities of the Institute and the day-to-day functioning of the Directorate.

Upper Age Limit: 35 years as on the last date of application

Last date for submission of application: 06 February 2026

Method of Selection: Written test/ Interview

Application/Nomination Process: Online Portal - https://careers.rri.res.in/rrijobs/job_listing.php

Age and Essential Qualification criteria must be reckoned/fulfilled as on the last date for receipt of application

The recruitment portal will be open from 04.12.2025 to 06.01.2026 (23:59 hrs) for submission of online application.

Terms and conditions:

1. The candidate must be a citizen of India.

2. The appointment is on a regular basis with a probation period of 2 years

3. Uploading and submission of Marks Cards & Certificates in support of Qualification (starting from Class 10th onwards), marks obtained by them in the essential qualification degree, Caste, Experience, etc., is mandatory along with the application form. Applications will be summarily be rejected without these attachments. No further correspondence will be entertained in this regard.

4. Candidates may also note that in respect of the above, their candidature will remain provisional till the veracity of the concerned document is verified by the Institute.

5. The details filled in by the applicants in the application form will be duly verified before publishing the results. If the candidates fail to provide authentic proof for the details filled in by them, their candidature will be summarily forfeited.

6. Date of Birth filled by the candidate in the online application form and the same recorded in the Matriculation/ Secondary Examination Certificate / Birth Certificate will be accepted by the Institute for determining the age, and no subsequent request for change will be considered or granted.

7. All the employees appointed to Institute service on or after 01.01.2004 are covered under the New Pension Scheme (NPS).

8. During the period of service, every employee shall be covered under CCS (Conduct) Rules and CCS (CCA) Rules and other service condition rules.

9. The prescribed qualifications are the minimum required, and the mere fact that a candidate possesses the same will not entitle them to be called for an interview.

10. Candidates have to apply only through the RRI recruitment portal, online. The candidate should take a printout of the application submitted online and retain it for future reference.

11. Candidates working in Government / PSU / Autonomous Bodies should obtain NOC from the present employer and upload it online. However, applications without an NOC will also be considered, provided the candidate uploads a duly signed undertaking stating that the NOC will be submitted at the time of certificate verification.

12. Candidates should submit applications well in advance, without waiting until the last date.

13. Call letters to attend the written test/ interview will be sent to the candidates only by email. Candidates are required to check their registered mail frequently.

14. The Institute reserves the right to reject any application without assigning any reason at any stage of the recruitment process. The Institute also reserves the right to cancel the advertisement/ recruitment process at any stage due to administrative reasons. No correspondence will be entertained in this regard. 1

5. Candidates will have to appear for the written test/interview at their own cost.

16. The Institute reserves the right to verify the antecedents and documents submitted by the candidate. In case it is found that the documents submitted by the candidate are not genuine, then the services shall be terminated after due process, and disciplinary/criminal proceedings will be initiated against such candidates even after appointment.

17. Courts’ Jurisdiction: Any dispute in regard to this recruitment will be subject to the courts in Bengaluru.

18. The Application portal will remain active till 23:59 hrs on 06 February 2026.