National Centre for Polar & Ocean Research (NCPOR) Junior Research Fellow (JRF) and Senior Research Fellow (SRF) Notification 2026 has been released under Advertisement No. NCPOR/2026/05 on the official website www.ncpor.res.in. A total of 6 vacancies have been announced through the NCPOR JRF and SRF Recruitment 2026.
Candidates up to 28 years (for JRF) and up to 32 years (for SRF) who have a Master's Degree with NET/GATE qualification (for JRF) or a Master's Degree with two years of research experience and one SCI publication (for SRF) are eligible to apply for these Junior Research Fellow (JRF) and Senior Research Fellow (SRF) vacancies. The recruitment will be conducted through a walk-in interview, which is scheduled to be held on 09 July 2026.
Candidates can download the official notification PDF and attend the walk-in interview with the required documents through the official website and the direct links provided below in this article.
Download NCPOR Job 2026 Notification PDF
NCPOR Recruitment 2026 - Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Company Name | National Centre for Polar & Ocean Research (NCPOR) |
| Post Name | Junior Research Fellow (JRF) & Senior Research Fellow (SRF) |
| No of Posts | 6 |
| Advt No | NCPOR/2026/05 |
| Salary | JRF: Rs. 37,000/- + HRA SRF: Rs. 42,000/- + HRA |
| Qualification | Master’s Degree with NET/GATE (JRF) Master’s with 2 years experience + Publication (SRF) |
| Age Limit | 28 years (JRF) 32 years (SRF) |
| Walk-in Date | 09 July 2026 |
| Official Website | Click Here |
NCPOR Recruitment 2026 - Vacancy Details
| Post Code | Name of the Post | Project | No. of Posts | Reservation (UR/OBC) | Upper Age Limit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JRF-01 to 03 | Junior Research Fellow | DOM | 4 | 3 UR, 1 OBC | 28 Years |
| SRF-01 to 02 | Senior Research Fellow | Indian Southern Ocean Programme | 2 | 2 UR | 32 Years |
Total Posts: 6
NCPOR Recruitment 2026 - Eligibility Criteria
- Qualification (JRF): Master’s degree in relevant subjects (Geology, Geophysics, Marine Science, Oceanography, Chemistry etc.) or Bachelor’s in Engineering/Technology with at least 60% marks + CSIR-UGC NET/GATE qualified.
- Qualification (SRF): Master’s degree in relevant subjects with at least 55% marks + One SCI publication + Two years post-Master’s research experience.
- Desirable: Relevant research experience, programming skills (Python, MATLAB, Fortran etc.), field work experience.
- Age Limit (as on 09 July 2026): Maximum 28 years for JRF and 32 years for SRF. Age relaxation as per Government of India norms.
NCPOR Recruitment 2026 - Salary / Stipend
- Junior Research Fellow (JRF): Rs. 37,000/- + HRA per month.
- Senior Research Fellow (SRF): Rs. 42,000/- + HRA per month.
NCPOR Recruitment 2026 - Important Dates
- Walk-in Interview Date: 09 July 2026 (Thursday)
- Registration Time: 08:30 AM to 10:30 AM
NCPOR Recruitment 2026 - Selection Process
- Walk-in Interview
- Document Verification
NCPOR Recruitment 2026 - General Information / Instructions
- Positions are purely temporary on contract basis under project mode (initially for 1 year).
- No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview.
- Candidates must bring all original documents and one set of self-attested copies.
- OBC candidates must bring valid NCL certificate.
- Selected candidates will have no claim for regular absorption in NCPOR.
NCPOR Recruitment 2026 - How to Apply
- Report for Walk-in Interview on 09 July 2026 between 08:30 AM to 10:30 AM.
- Bring duly filled application form (Annexure-I) with recent passport size photograph.
- Carry all original documents and one set of self-attested photocopies for verification.
- Venue: National Centre for Polar & Ocean Research, Headland Sada, Vasco-da-Gama, Goa - 403 804.
NCPOR Recruitment 2026 - Important Links
- Official Notification PDF: Click Here | Click Here
- Official Website: Click Here
