Project Scientific Assistant B (Web & Faculty Secretariat)

Icts; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 334,800 - 446,400; Full time

Job summary

A prominent research center in Bengaluru is looking for motivated individuals to provide IT administrative support. The role requires expertise in Drupal, with responsibilities including website maintenance and development, supporting faculty visitors, and coordinating logistics. Candidates should have a science graduate degree or diploma in engineering and a minimum of two years of relevant experience. Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills are essential for successful collaboration within the team.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience in a similar work profile.
• Knowledge of personal computers and applications.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support for IT-related tasks.
• Maintain and update Drupal websites.
• Develop and customize modules on Drupal.
• Handle logistics for faculty visitors and applicants.

Skills

Drupal experience

Gitlab/GitHub

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Full Time Science Graduate

Full time Diploma in Engineering

Job description

The International Centre for Theoretical Sciences (ICTS) of the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR), a premier research center (an Autonomous, Grant-in-Aid Institution of the Department of Atomic Energy, Government of India and a Deemed University) is looking for highly motivated and self-driven individuals for the below posts under the unreserved category at its Bengaluru Campus. The required qualifications and experience are given below:

Full Time Science Graduate (from a recognised University/Institute with an aggregate of 60% marks) in Computer Application or Computer Science or equivalent.

OR

Full time Diploma in Engineering (from a recognised University/Institute with an aggregate of 60% marks) in Computer Science or equivalent.

Knowledge of use of personal computers and its applications.

Minimum 2 years experience in the similar work profile

Hands‑on Drupal experience (version 7 preferred); strong experience in customizing existing modules and creating custom modules; hands‑on experience in Drupal theme creation from HTML.

Experience in using caching tools and working on optimizing the database.

Version control Gitlab/GitHub

Job Profile

This job involves providing administrative support for all the IT related tasks of the Centre. This broadly includes the following functions:-

Responsible for upkeep and smooth functionality of the website which involves maintenance of Drupal websites. Update data on the websites.

Develop/ customize modules on Drupal websites as per requirements.

Understand the requirements of users and map them into a technical document for developing a website.

Design additional features and upgrade the website. Test the web modules independently.

Maintenance of the current and upcoming websites, web portals, and web services.

Monitor security, track, compile, and analyze web site usage/ traffic data and provide data as and when required.

Liaise with the users of the website. Work with scientists, designers and content writers for continued improvement of the ICTS digital presence.

Project Scientific Assistant B (Faculty Secretariat)

Essential Qualifications & Experience

Full Time Science Graduate (from a recognised University/Institute with an aggregate of 60% marks) .

OR

Full time Diploma in Engineering (from a recognised University/Institute with an aggregate of 60% marks)

Knowledge of use of personal computers and its applications.

Minimum 2 years experience in the similar work profile

Good interpersonal skills, ability to multitask and to work in a team.

Experience in administrative secretarial duties.

Strong organisational and communication skills.

Job Profile

Manage seminars, colloquia, and logistical arrangements for faculty visitors and applicants.

Prepare and update seminar and colloquium web pages.

Facilitate visa applications and handle end‑to‑end travel arrangements, including flight and accommodation bookings, conference registrations, and reimbursements.

Process travel allowances (TA), reimbursements, and other claims.

Prepare official correspondence, including invitation letters and government approval documents.

Coordinate logistics for meetings, interviews, and academic events.

Liaise with the Department of Atomic Energy (DAE) for approvals and compliance reporting related to international travel.

Maintain databases, assist in report preparation, and act as the primary point of contact for visitors and administrative queries

General Instructions:

All the above posts are tenable at ICTS, Bangalore.

Appointments for the above will be initially for one year which may be extended depending upon the individual’s performance and the requirements of the Centre.

Prescribed age and experience should not exceed as on 01 July 2025 for the above posts.

Interested candidates for the above posts should Apply Online and submit their application latest by Friday, 07 November 2025. Please keep the scanned copies of the following documents before applying online.

Identity Proof (Adhar Card / Election Card / PAN Card / Passport / Driving License).

Resume/CV

Date of birth/ Proof of age.

Educational Qualification (all mark sheets and certificates).
The qualifications prescribed should have been obtained from recognised Universities/Institutions/Boards. In case Universities/Board award letter grades/CGPA/OGPA, the same will have to be indicated as an equivalent percentage of marks as per the norms adopted by the University/Board. In the absence of the same, the candidature will not be considered.

Experience certificate/s from the employer giving full details such as joining date, position held, salary drawn, the period of employment and reason for leaving etc. Please note that salary slip and appointment/offer letter will not be considered as proof of experience.

Incomplete applications in any respect i.e. without a photocopy of the certificate in support of age relaxation, proof of DOB, education certificates, experience certificates, ID proof, caste certificate (if applicable), and applications received after the last date shall not be considered.

Post/s for the general category (unreserved) - SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwBD candidates can also apply. SC, ST, OBC, and EWS candidates applying for unreserved posts are not eligible for age relaxation.

The Institute reserves the right to conduct written tests, skill tests, and interviews online/in person or postpone or cancel the entire selection process for any or all posts herein advertised.

More vacancies may also be filled through this advertisement. The center also reserves the right not to fill any/some posts herein advertised. Canvassing in any form and/or bringing in any influence, political or otherwise, will be treated as a disqualification for the post.

The prescribed Essential Qualifications are a bare minimum and mere possession of the same will not entitle the candidates to be called for appearing in the selection process. The Screening Committee will adopt its own criteria to shortlist the candidates. The Candidates should, therefore, furnish in the relevant field/column all the qualifications and experience that they have acquired over and above the minimum prescribed qualifications. Screening of applications is based on the basis of information furnished online. In case the information furnished is false or no proper documentary evidence could be produced in support of the information furnished online at the time of appearing for the selection process, such candidates will not be allowed to appear for the selection process. The Candidates should, therefore, furnish the information for which they have proper documentary evidence.

Before applying for the post, the candidate should ensure that he/she fulfills the eligibility and other criteria. Recruitment authorities would be free to reject applications not fulfilling the requisite criteria, at any stage of recruitment, and if erroneously appointed, such candidates shall be liable to be terminated from service, if appointed.

Queries related ONLY to problems occurring while applying online may be sent to [e-mail], mentioning your name, mobile number and the technical problem in the email.

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