The Society for Applied Microwave Electronics Engineering and Research (SAMEER), an autonomous R&D society under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), has released two notifications for SAMEER Recruitment 2026. Advertisement No. 10/2026 is for 140 contract posts at Mumbai/Navi Mumbai, and Advertisement No. 11/2026 is for 34 contract posts at the SAMEER Kolkata centre, making a total of 174 vacancies.
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Eligible candidates can apply online through the official recruitment portal at recruitment.sameer.gov.in. The last date to apply is 15th November 2026 (11:59 PM). Candidates with ITI, Diploma, B.Sc, B.E./B.Tech, M.Sc, MBA or PhD (minimum 55% marks) can apply. The consolidated pay ranges from Rs. 21,000 to Rs. 55,000 per month. The posts include Project Engineer, Project Scientist, Project Fellow, Project Scientific Assistant, Project Technical Assistant, Project Manager and Project Executive.
The Kolkata posts are under the Microwave Radiometer project of “Mission Mausam”, funded by the India Meteorological Department. The selection process involves a written test, online interview, in-person interview, and skill test, as applicable to the post category.
SAMEER Recruitment 2026: Overview
Candidates can check the important details of the SAMEER Recruitment 2026 in the table below.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Society for Applied Microwave Electronics Engineering and Research (SAMEER) |
| Ministry | Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) |
| Advertisement No. | 10/2026 (Mumbai/Navi Mumbai), 11/2026 (Kolkata) |
| Posts | Project Engineer, Project Scientist, Project Fellow, Project Scientific Assistant, Project Technical Assistant, Project Manager, Project Executive |
| Total Posts | 174 (Mumbai 140 + Kolkata 34) |
| Qualification | ITI + NAC / Diploma / B.Sc / B.E. / B.Tech / M.Sc / MBA / PhD (min. 55%) |
| Salary | Rs. 21,000 to Rs. 55,000 per month (consolidated) |
| Contract Period | 2 years or project duration, whichever is earlier |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Portal | recruitment.sameer.gov.in |
| Application Last Date | 15th November 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Written Test Date | From 22nd November 2026 |
| Application Fee | Rs. 100 (non-refundable) |
| Official Website | sameer.gov.in |
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SAMEER Vacancy 2026
SAMEER has announced 174 vacancies for 2026 across its Mumbai and Kolkata centres. The centre-wise vacancy distribution is provided below.
SAMEER Kolkata Vacancy (Advt. 11/2026)
| Post | Post Code | Vacancy | Pay (per month) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Project Engineer – Electronics/EXTC/ECE | PE02 | 7 | Rs. 34,000 |
| Project Scientific Assistant (A) – Electronics | PSAA01 | 6 | Rs. 23,500 |
| Project Scientific Assistant (A) – Mechanical | PSAA07 | 2 | Rs. 23,500 |
| Project Technical Assistant (A) – Electronics Mechanic | PTAA01 | 5 | Rs. 21,000 |
| Project Technical Assistant (A) – Fitter | PTAA02 | 9 | Rs. 21,000 |
| Project Technical Assistant (A) – Machinist | PTAA04 | 2 | Rs. 21,000 |
| Project Executive – Graduate with MBA | PEX01 | 1 | Rs. 32,000 |
| Project Executive Assistant (A) – B.Sc/B.Com/B.A | PEXA01 | 2 | Rs. 23,500 |
| Total | 34 | – |
Note: All Kolkata posts are for freshers, as no experience is required.
SAMEER Mumbai Vacancy (Advt. 10/2026)
The Mumbai advertisement covers 140 posts across various categories, including Project Fellow (PhD in GaN/EM/MW Applicators, MRI Physics), Senior Project Scientist (RF & MW), Project Scientist (RF & MW, Electronics/EXTC/ECE), Senior Project Engineer (RF & MW, Electronics/EXTC/ECE, Safety), Project Associate (Physics, Atmospheric Science), Project Scientific Assistant (Electronics, Physics, Electrical, Chemical, Mechanical), Project Technical Assistant (Electronics Mechanic, Fitter, Turner, Machinist, Electrician), Project Manager, and Project Executive/Executive Assistant. The number of posts is indicative and may change as per project needs.
SAMEER Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
The important dates for SAMEER Recruitment 2026 are listed in the table below.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Last Date to Apply Online | 15th November 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Online Written Test | 22nd November 2026 onwards |
| Online Interview | 27th to 30th November 2026 |
| Skill Test / Interaction | To be announced |
| In-person Interview | 14th December 2026 (proposed) |
SAMEER Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria
Candidates applying for SAMEER Recruitment 2026 must check educational qualifications, age limit and other eligibility details before applying. All qualifications need at least 55% marks or equivalent CGPA. Check the post-wise eligibility criteria here.
| Post | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Project Technical Assistant | ITI (NTC) in the relevant trade (Electronics Mechanic, Fitter, Turner, Machinist or Electrician) with a valid NAC. ITI + NAC must be at least 2 years in total. |
| Project Scientific Assistant | Diploma in Electronics/ECE/Electrical/Mechanical, or Diploma/B.Sc in Physics or Chemistry/Chemical Engineering, as per the post. |
| Project Engineer | B.E./B.Tech in the relevant branch (ECE/EXTC/Electronics/Instrumentation, CS/IT/AI-ML/Data Science, Electrical, Mechanical, Biomedical), or M.Sc Electronics/MCA as applicable. |
| Senior Project Engineer | B.E./B.Tech with 3 years of experience, or M.E./M.Tech/PhD in the relevant field. |
| Project/Senior Project Associate | M.Sc in Physics (Physics posts) or M.Sc/M.Tech in Atmospheric Science (PA03). Senior Project Associate needs 3 years of experience, or M.E./M.Tech/PhD. |
| Project Scientist/Senior Project Scientist | B.E./B.Tech/M.Sc with compulsory M.E./M.Tech, or PhD in the relevant field, with 2 years (Project Scientist) or 4 years (Senior Project 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 needs 3 years of experience after MBA. |
| Project Executive | B.Com/B.Sc/B.A/BBA/BBS with full-time MBA/MMS. Typing speed of 35 wpm is mandatory. |
| Project Executive Assistant | B.Com/B.Sc/B.A with MS Office knowledge. Typing speed of 35 wpm is mandatory. |
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Age Limit and Experience
| Post | Experience | Upper Age Limit |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Project Scientific/Technical Assistant (A) | Nil | 25 years |
| Project Scientific/Technical Assistant (B) | 3 years+ | 30 years |
| Project 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 |
SAMEER Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF
Candidates can download the SAMEER notification 2026 PDF to check the detailed eligibility criteria, vacancies, dates, guidelines, and other important instructions. The official PDFs are attached below. Candidates can click on the links below to download the notification PDFs.
SAMEER Mumbai Notification PDF (Advt. 10/2026): Click to Download
SAMEER Kolkata Notification PDF (Advt. 11/2026): Click to Download
SAMEER Apply Online 2026
The SAMEER Apply Online 2026 process is ongoing for 174 contract posts under Advertisement Nos. 10/2026 (Mumbai) and 11/2026 (Kolkata). Eligible candidates can submit their application forms through the official recruitment portal at recruitment.sameer.gov.in until 15th November 2026 (11:59 PM). Candidates must register and log in to the recruitment portal, select the advertisement and post code, fill in their details, upload the required documents, and pay the Rs. 100 fee online.
How to Apply for SAMEER Recruitment 2026?
- Visit the official recruitment portal at recruitment.sameer.gov.in.
- Register and log in to the recruitment portal.
- Select the advertisement (10/2026 for Mumbai or 11/2026 for Kolkata) and the post code.
- Fill in your details and upload the required documents, including category certificates if claiming age relaxation.
- Pay the Rs. 100 fee online.
- Check your details, click “Final Submit” and download the PDF of your application.
- Do not send the application form by post. Bring the printout, original documents and one set of self-attested photocopies at the interview or skill test.
Note: No TA/DA will be given. For queries, email [email protected].
SAMEER Application Fee 2026
Candidates must pay the applicable application fee online. The fee details are given below.
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| All Candidates | Rs. 100 |
| Mode of Payment | Online |
| Refund | Non-refundable |
Note: The notification does not mention any fee exemption.
SAMEER Selection Process 2026
The selection process varies by post category. The details are given below.
| Category | Posts | Selection 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 |
Note: Candidates are first screened based on marks in the qualifying exam (minimum 55%). The written test may be online (CBT) or in person, and candidates need 50% marks to qualify. Candidates are shortlisted in a ratio of about 1:6 for the online interview and 1:3 for the in-person interview. Final selection is based only on the in-person interview and/or skill test marks. The written test syllabus follows the standard university syllabus of the qualifying course.
SAMEER Salary 2026
Selected candidates will receive a consolidated pay per month as specified for their post.
| Post | Consolidated Pay (per month) |
|---|---|
| Project Fellow | Rs. 55,000 |
| Senior Project Scientist | Rs. 46,000 |
| Project Manager | Rs. 45,000 |
| Project Scientist | Rs. 40,000 |
| Senior Project Executive | Rs. 40,000 |
| Senior Project Engineer/Associate | Rs. 37,500 |
| Project Engineer/Associate | Rs. 34,000 |
| Project Executive | Rs. 32,000 |
| Project Scientific Assistant (C) | Rs. 31,500 |
| Project Scientific Assistant (B)/Project Technical Assistant (C)/Project Executive Assistant (B) | Rs. 27,000 |
| Project Scientific Assistant (A)/Project Technical Assistant (B)/Project Executive Assistant (A) | Rs. 23,500 |
| Project Technical Assistant (A) | Rs. 21,000 |
SAMEER Kolkata Recruitment 2026 for West Bengal Candidates
The 34 posts under Advertisement 11/2026 are at the SAMEER Kolkata centre and are a good chance for freshers from West Bengal. ITI pass candidates with NAC can apply for 16 Project Technical Assistant posts, diploma holders for 8 Project Scientific Assistant posts, and B.Tech ECE graduates for 7 Project Engineer posts. Graduates can also apply for the Project Executive Assistant posts. Note that the upper age limit is 25 years for the Assistant posts and 28 years for Project Engineer. Candidates may be posted at any SAMEER centre if needed.
FAQs
Ques: How many posts are there in SAMEER Recruitment 2026?
Ans: 174 posts — 140 at Mumbai/Navi Mumbai (Advt. 10/2026) and 34 at Kolkata (Advt. 11/2026).
Ques: What is the last date to apply for SAMEER Recruitment 2026?
Ans: 15th November 2026 (11:59 PM) for both advertisements.
Ques: What is the salary of a SAMEER Project Engineer?
Ans: Rs. 34,000 per month (consolidated). The salary ranges from Rs. 21,000 to Rs. 55,000 per month depending on the post.
Ques: Can ITI candidates apply for SAMEER Recruitment 2026?
Ans: Yes. ITI (NTC) holders with a valid NAC can apply for Project Technical Assistant posts, provided ITI + NAC is at least 2 years in total.
Ques: What is the application fee for SAMEER Recruitment 2026?
Ans: The application fee is Rs. 100, which is non-refundable and must be paid online.
Ques: Is SAMEER Recruitment 2026 a permanent job?
Ans: No. These are contract posts for 2 years or the project duration, whichever is earlier, with no right to regularisation.
Ques: When is the SAMEER written test?
Ans: The online written test will be held from 22nd November 2026 onwards. The online interview is scheduled from 27th to 30th November 2026, and the in-person interview is proposed for 14th December 2026.
