SAMEER Recruitment 2026 is open for 174 contract posts at the Mumbai/Navi Mumbai and Kolkata centres. The Society for Applied Microwave Electronics Engineering and Research (SAMEER) is an autonomous R&D society under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY). It has issued two advertisements: No. 10/2026 for Mumbai and No. 11/2026 for Kolkata.
The jobs suit a wide range of candidates, from ITI trade holders to PhD scholars. Pay runs from ₹21,000 to ₹55,000 per month. The online application window closes on 15 November 2026, so you have only a few days left.
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In this guide, we cover vacancies, eligibility, age limits, fee, selection stages and salary. We also add a Kolkata fresher plan, a document checklist and a reality check on contract jobs.
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SAMEER Recruitment 2026 – Quick Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Society for Applied Microwave Electronics Engineering and Research (SAMEER) |
| Ministry | Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) |
| Advertisement Numbers | 10/2026 (Mumbai/Navi Mumbai), 11/2026 (Kolkata) |
| Post Names | Project Fellow, Project Scientist, Project Engineer, Project Associate, Project Scientific Assistant, Project Technical Assistant, Project Manager, Project Executive |
| Total Vacancies | 174 (Mumbai 140 + Kolkata 34) |
| Job Type | Contract – 2 years or project duration, whichever is earlier |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Last Date | 15 November 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Online Written Test | From 22 November 2026 |
| Application Fee | ₹100 (non-refundable) |
| Official Website | sameer.gov.in |
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| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Last Date to Apply Online | 15 November 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Online Written Test | From 22 November 2026 |
| Online Interview | 27 to 30 November 2026 |
| Skill Test / Interaction | [To be announced] |
| In-person Interview | 14 December 2026 (proposed) |
⚠️ Government portals often slow down in the last 48 hours. Submit your form by 12 or 13 November, not on the final night.
SAMEER Vacancy 2026 – Mumbai and Kolkata
Both advertisements together offer 174 posts. Note that the Mumbai count is indicative, and SAMEER may change it as project needs change.
SAMEER Kolkata Vacancy (Advt. 11/2026)
| Post | Post Code | Vacancies | Pay (per month) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Project Engineer – Electronics/EXTC/ECE | PE02 | 7 | ₹34,000 |
| Project Scientific Assistant (A) – Electronics | PSAA01 | 6 | ₹23,500 |
| Project Scientific Assistant (A) – Mechanical | PSAA07 | 2 | ₹23,500 |
| Project Technical Assistant (A) – Electronics Mechanic | PTAA01 | 5 | ₹21,000 |
| Project Technical Assistant (A) – Fitter | PTAA02 | 9 | ₹21,000 |
| Project Technical Assistant (A) – Machinist | PTAA04 | 2 | ₹21,000 |
| Project Executive – Graduate with MBA | PEX01 | 1 | ₹32,000 |
| Project Executive Assistant (A) – B.Sc/B.Com/B.A | PEXA01 | 2 | ₹23,500 |
| Total | 34 | – |
✅ All Kolkata posts are open to freshers. No work experience is needed.
SAMEER Mumbai Vacancy (Advt. 10/2026)
The Mumbai advertisement has 140 posts across research, engineering, technical and executive roles. These include Project Fellow (PhD), Senior Project Scientist, Project Scientist, Senior Project Engineer, Project Associate, Project Scientific Assistant, Project Technical Assistant, Project Manager and Project Executive. The post-wise split is [Check official notification].
Eligibility Criteria for SAMEER Recruitment 2026
Every post asks for at least 55% marks (or equivalent CGPA) in the qualifying degree. Here is a plain-language summary.
Educational Qualification
| Post Group | What You Need |
|---|---|
| Project Technical Assistant | ITI (NTC) in the trade (Electronics Mechanic, Fitter, Turner, Machinist or Electrician) plus a valid National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC). ITI and NAC together must add up to at least 2 years. |
| Project Scientific Assistant | Diploma in Electronics/ECE, Electrical or Mechanical; or Diploma/B.Sc in Physics or Chemistry/Chemical Engineering, depending on the post. |
| Project Engineer | B.E./B.Tech in the relevant branch; M.Sc Electronics or MCA for some posts. |
| Senior Project Engineer | B.E./B.Tech with 3 years of experience, or M.E./M.Tech/PhD in the field. |
| Project / Senior Project Associate | M.Sc Physics, or M.Sc/M.Tech Atmospheric Science for PA03. The senior grade needs 3 years of experience, or M.E./M.Tech/PhD. |
| Project / Senior Project Scientist | Degree plus compulsory M.E./M.Tech, or PhD, with 2 years (Scientist) or 4 years (Senior Scientist) of experience. |
| Project Fellow | PhD in the specified area. |
| Project Manager / Senior Project Executive | B.E./B.Tech/M.Sc with MBA/MMS. Project Manager also needs 3 years of experience after MBA. |
| Project Executive | B.Com/B.Sc/B.A/BBA/BBS with a full-time MBA/MMS. Typing speed of 35 words per minute is compulsory. |
| Project Executive Assistant | B.Com/B.Sc/B.A with MS Office knowledge and 35 wpm typing speed. |
Age Limit
The notification sets a maximum age by post. Age relaxation for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD candidates is [Check official notification], and the cut-off date for counting age is also [Check official notification].
| Post | Experience | Maximum Age |
|---|---|---|
| Project Fellow | Nil | 40 years |
| Senior Project Scientist | 4+ years | 35 years |
| Project Scientist | 2+ years | 30 years |
| Senior Project Engineer / Associate | 3+ years, or Nil with M.E./M.Tech/PhD | 30 years |
| Project Engineer / Associate | Nil | 28 years |
| Scientific / Technical Assistant (A) | Nil | 25 years |
| Scientific / Technical Assistant (B) | 3+ years | 30 years |
| Scientific / Technical Assistant (C) | 8+ years | 40 years |
| Project Manager | 3 years after MBA/MMS | 35 years |
| Senior Project Executive / Project Executive | Nil | 30 years |
| Project Executive Assistant (A) | Nil | 25 years |
| Project Executive Assistant (B) | 3+ years | 30 years |
💡 Pro Tip: The “(A)” grade posts are meant for freshers. If you are 25 or younger with an ITI, Diploma or graduation, start there.
SAMEER Kolkata Recruitment 2026 – A Plan for West Bengal Candidates
Kolkata’s 34 posts are the best fit for freshers in and around Rajpur Sonarpur, Howrah, Kalyani and the rest of West Bengal. These posts sit under the Microwave Radiometer project of “Mission Mausam”, which is funded by the India Meteorological Department.
Here is how the 34 posts break down by background:
- ITI with NAC: 16 Project Technical Assistant posts (Electronics Mechanic 5, Fitter 9, Machinist 2).
- Diploma holders: 8 Project Scientific Assistant posts (Electronics 6, Mechanical 2).
- B.E./B.Tech ECE/EXTC: 7 Project Engineer posts.
- Graduates and MBA: 2 Project Executive Assistant posts and 1 Project Executive post.
Keep in mind that the Kolkata advertisement says selected candidates may be posted at any SAMEER centre if required. Ask yourself whether you can relocate before you apply.
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| All Candidates | ₹100 |
| Payment Mode | Online |
| Refund | Not refundable |
No fee exemption is mentioned in the notification, so every category pays the same amount.
SAMEER Selection Process 2026
Selection differs by post group. First, SAMEER screens your applications on marks in the qualifying degree (minimum 55%). Then your post category decides the stages.
| Category | Posts | Stages |
|---|---|---|
| CAT-A | Project Engineer/Associate, Senior Project Engineer/Associate | 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 | Written Test + In-person Interview and/or Skill Test |
Here is what matters in practice:
- The written test can be an online (CBT) or in-person exam. You need 50% marks to qualify.
- SAMEER shortlists roughly 1 in 6 candidates for the online interview and 1 in 3 for the in-person interview.
- Final selection depends only on in-person interview and/or skill test marks. The written test and online interview only decide who moves forward.
- The test syllabus follows the standard university syllabus of your qualifying course.
💡 Pro Tip: Because the final marks come from the in-person round, prepare your fundamentals and trade skills for that stage. Do not stop once you clear the written test.
SAMEER Salary 2026 – Post-wise Consolidated Pay
SAMEER pays a fixed, consolidated monthly amount. This is not a pay-level job under the 7th Pay Commission, so there is no basic pay plus DA/HRA structure.
| Post | Pay (per month) |
|---|---|
| Project Fellow | ₹55,000 |
| Senior Project Scientist | ₹46,000 |
| Project Manager | ₹45,000 |
| Project Scientist | ₹40,000 |
| 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 |
| Scientific Assistant (B) / Technical Assistant (C) / Executive Assistant (B) | ₹27,000 |
| Scientific Assistant (A) / Technical Assistant (B) / Executive Assistant (A) | ₹23,500 |
| Project Technical Assistant (A) | ₹21,000 |
Contract Job Reality Check – Read Before You Apply
These are project-based roles, not permanent government posts. Here is what that means for you:
- Tenure: 2 years or the project duration, whichever ends first.
- No regularisation: Contract service does not give you a right to a permanent post.
- No travel allowance: The notification says no TA/DA is paid for attending tests or interviews.
- Fixed pay: Your monthly amount is consolidated. Other benefits, if any, are [Check official notification].
Still, project experience at a MeitY research society adds real weight to your CV. It helps when you later apply for permanent science and technical jobs.
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Documents to Keep Ready
Collect these before you open the portal:
- Mark sheets and degree/diploma/ITI certificates (55% minimum)
- NAC certificate (for ITI posts)
- Experience certificates (for experienced posts)
- Category certificate, if you claim any relaxation
- Passport-size photo and signature scans
- Proof of 35 wpm typing speed, if applying for executive posts [Check official notification for format]
How to Apply for SAMEER Recruitment 2026
- Open the official recruitment portal at recruitment.sameer.gov.in.
- Register and log in.
- Select the advertisement (10/2026 for Mumbai or 11/2026 for Kolkata) and then the post code.
- Fill in your details and upload documents, including any category certificate.
- Pay the ₹100 fee online.
- Check every entry, click Final Submit and download the application PDF.
- Do not post the form. Bring the printout, your original documents and one set of self-attested photocopies to the interview or skill test.
⚠️ Choose the post code with care. Pick the one that matches your exact qualification, because a wrong code can get your application rejected. Check how many posts you may apply for in the [Check official notification].
📌 Also Read: Latest Government Job Notifications 2026
Important Links
| Link | URL |
|---|---|
| SAMEER Mumbai Notification PDF (Advt. 10/2026) | Download PDF |
| SAMEER Kolkata Notification PDF (Advt. 11/2026) | Download PDF |
| Apply Online | recruitment.sameer.gov.in [Check official site] |
| Official Website | sameer.gov.in |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many vacancies are there in SAMEER Recruitment 2026?
There are 174 vacancies in total. Mumbai/Navi Mumbai has 140 posts under Advertisement No. 10/2026, and Kolkata has 34 posts under Advertisement No. 11/2026.
What is the last date to apply for SAMEER Recruitment 2026?
The last date is 15 November 2026 until 11:59 PM, for both advertisements. Apply early to avoid portal slowdowns.
Can ITI candidates apply for SAMEER Recruitment 2026?
Yes. ITI (NTC) holders in Electronics Mechanic, Fitter, Turner, Machinist or Electrician can apply for Project Technical Assistant posts. They need a valid NAC, and ITI plus NAC must total at least 2 years.
What is the SAMEER Project Engineer salary?
A Project Engineer gets ₹34,000 per month as consolidated pay. A Senior Project Engineer gets ₹37,500 per month.
Is SAMEER Recruitment 2026 a permanent government job?
No. These are contract posts for 2 years or the project period, whichever is earlier. They carry no right to regularisation.
What is the application fee for SAMEER Recruitment 2026?
The fee is ₹100 for all candidates. You must pay online, and the amount is not refundable.
Can freshers apply for SAMEER Kolkata posts?
Yes. All 34 Kolkata posts need no work experience. The upper age limit is 25 years for assistant posts and 28 years for Project Engineer.
Conclusion
SAMEER Recruitment 2026 gives freshers and experienced candidates a rare chance to work on microwave, radar and weather-technology projects at a MeitY research society. It is a contract role, but the pay of ₹21,000 to ₹55,000 and the project exposure make it worth a serious look. If you are in West Bengal, the 34 Kolkata posts are the easiest to target.
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Disclaimer: All information in this article has been sourced from the official recruitment notifications published by the Society for Applied Microwave Electronics Engineering and Research (SAMEER). GovtServiceInfo.com is not a recruiting authority and does not accept job applications. We strongly recommend reading the full official notification before applying and verifying all details — especially dates, eligibility, and fees — directly from the official website. We are not responsible for any changes made by the recruiting authority after the date of publication.
