Project Scientific Officer C (Centre Director’s Office)

Icts; Bengaluru; Hybrid; INR 334,800 - 558,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research institute in Bengaluru is looking for motivated individuals for multiple roles, including Technical Trainee - Audio Visual, Project Clerk, and more. All positions require relevant qualifications and experience, with opportunities for freshers. The roles offer a chance to be part of various exciting projects while gaining valuable experience in a leading research environment.

Qualifications

• Science Graduate from a recognized University/Institute.
• Minimum 1 year experience in clerical duties and correspondence.
• Knowledge of typing and personal computer applications.

Responsibilities

• Setting up sound and video equipment for events.
• Processing and recording of bills related to activities.
• Providing administrative support for purchase/stores tasks.

Skills

Knowledge of AV equipment

Typing skills

Knowledge of Tally software

Proficient in English communication

Education

Science Graduate

Diploma in Computer Science or related field

Full Time Masters degree in Science/Engineering

B.Com/BBA graduates

Tools

Excel

Google Sheets

SAP

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 (DAE), 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:

1. Technical Trainee - Audio Visual (AV)

Essential Qualifications:

Science Graduate from a recognized University/Institute

OR

Diploma in Engineering Computer Science (CS), Information Science (IS), Electronics & Communication (EC), Information Technology (IT), Audio Visual(AV), Cinematography (CN), Sound Recording (SR), Computer Hardware and Networking and equivalent.

Experience:

Freshers with relevant skills preferred

Nature of training:

Setting up the sound and video equipment

Operations of AV equipment/devices i.e. microphones, sound speakers, projectors, stage lights, video monitoring, recording equipment, basic video editing, connecting wires, and cables.

Hybrid VC setup and handling for meetings and events.

Essential Qualifications & Experience:

Graduate from a recognised University/Institute with an aggregate of 50% marks.

Knowledge of typing.

Knowledge of use of personal computers and applications – supported by certificates fromthe institutions.

Minimum 1 year experience in clerical duties and correspondence in large and reputedorganisation.

B.Com/BBA (Finance) graduates are preferred.

Knowledge of Tally software, SAP, Excel and Google sheets.

Knowledge of TDS under income tax & GST law, foreign exchange transactions and GOI rules.

Job Profile:

Processing and recording of bills/claims related to various activities of the center.

Maintenance of Accounts and budget pertaining to various activities including preparation of Statement of Expenditure (SOE) and Utilization Certificate(UC).

Payment of Tour advance/Deputation advance and settlement of TA/DA Claims and deputation claims. Maintenance of Tour advance/ Deputation advance registers.

Accounting for TDS under income tax & GST law and assisting in TDS payment & filing.

Assisting in the finalisation of Accounts & preparation of schedules of financial statements for statutory audit.

3. Project Clerk (Purchase & Stores)

Essential Qualifications & Experience:

Graduate from a recognised University/Institute with an aggregate of 50% marks.

Knowledge of typing.

Knowledge of use of personal computers and applications – supported by certificates fromthe institutions.

Minimum 1 year experience in clerical duties and correspondence in large and reputedorganisation.

B.Com/BBA (Finance) graduates are preferred.

Knowledge of GFR, Government e-procurement, Government e-Marketplace (GeM) and other Government purchase and stores rules and regulations.

Proficient in oral and written communication in English

Job Profile:

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

Processing indents and floating enquiries, preparing comparative statement, coordinating with bidders for clarifications

Preparation of purchase orders and amendments, follow-up with vendors for supply of materials and bills, coordinate for payment

Maintaining the purchase/work order files, report generation from TIIS, providing inputs for various financial reports

Receipt of materials, classification and issue, preparing goods received note, stores arrival intimation, handling stock verification, maintaining stock register

Procuring stationeries, handling cash purchases and maintaining records

Maintaining asset register, fixing accession numbers, arranging annual asset verification, preparing gate pass and data feeding in Datanet

Any other task assigned by the Section Incharge.

Essential Qualifications & Experience:

Full Time Masters degree in Science (from a recognized University/Institute with aggregate of 60% marks).

OR

Full Time Degree in Engineering (B.E. / B. Tech) (from a recognized University/Institute with aggregate of 60% marks).

2 years’ experience in a similar job profile.

Job Profile:

Handling day-to-day administration of the office of the Center Director

Compiling periodic reports and presentations about activities of the Centre. Proofreading and collating data for ICTS brochure, activity report, International Advisory Board (IAB) report, endowment reports, coordinating for Memorandum of Understanding (MoUs), assisting in scientific proposals for DAE.

Maintaining the database of confidential information, reports, correspondence, managing the files of permanent employees. etc,

Maintaining the Center Director's calendar, including travel and visits and allied works, his visit arrangements, Director Quota accommodation bookings, attending to visitors, drafting invitations for ICTS associates and IAB members, updating their webpages.

Meeting arrangements and preparing minutes of management board meeting, appointment committee meeting, senior faculty, faculty and staff meeting

Any other task assigned by the Center Director from time to time.

General Instructions:

All the above posts are tenable at ICTS, Bangalore.

Appointments for the above post at Sr. No. 1 will be initially for 06 (six) months which may be extended up to 01 (One) year depending upon the individual’s performance and the requirements of the Centre. The tenure, however, could be extended for another year if felt necessary after review and the requirement of the center.
This trainee scheme is purely a facility for on-job training provided to individuals. Selected candidate(s) will be required to join immediately. Trainees would not have any claim for any permanent or temporary appointment in the institute either during or after the training period.
No reservation would be applicable as this is purely a training scheme.

Appointments for the above posts at Sr. 2, 3 and 4 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 at Sr No. 1 should report for the selection process on Friday, 10th October 2025, along with their CV and the following original documents for verification along with a photocopy.

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 recognized 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 certificates (if any).

Reporting time: 10:00 am

Location: ICTS campus, Hesaraghatta, Bengaluru (please report at the main security gateon arrival).

Interested candidates for the above posts at Sr. No. 2, 3 & 4 should Apply Online and submit their application latest by Saturday, 18th October 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 recognized 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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