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ARCI National Quantum Mission Recruitment 2026 – Apply for 7 Managerial & Technical Posts

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Sep. 8, 2026
Senior Manager (Post Code: SM 001)Manager (Post Code: M 001)Technical Coordinator (Post Code: TC 001)
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Quick Recruitment Snapshot

Key recruitment parameters at a glance before you apply

Vacancies
7
Pay Scale
₹70,000/- to ₹2,00,000/- per month (Consolidated)
Age Limit
Up to 32 Years (TC), 40 Years (Manager), 45 Years (Senior Manager) as on 17-09-2026
Job Location

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Aug 21, 2026

2

Starts

Aug 21, 2026

3

Deadline

Sep 17, 2026

4

Exam Date

TBA

Application Window21 Aug – 17 Sep 2026
Exam / Test DateTo Be Announced

Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualifications

Who is eligible to apply for this recruitment? Check essential educational qualifications, branch/stream criteria, and age limits.

Educational Qualification

Senior Manager (SM 001): Master's degree in Engineering/Technology OR Ph.D. in Science with at least 12 years of relevant experience in R&D, programme management, technology development, mission-mode projects, or innovation ecosystem management. Desirable: Ph.D./MBA, experience in quantum technology ecosystem, technology translation, and stakeholder coordination.
Manager (M 001): Master's degree in Engineering/Technology OR Ph.D. in Science with at least 8 years of relevant experience in R&D/programme management/technology development.
Technical Coordinator (TC 001): Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Technology OR Master's degree in Science with at least 5 years of relevant experience in project coordination, tracking milestones, technical reporting, and stakeholder liaison.

Age Limit & Relaxations

Age limit as on 17.09.2026: Senior Manager: Up to 45 years; Manager: Up to 40 years; Technical Coordinator: Up to 32 years. Qualifications and experience criteria may be relaxed for deserving candidates with the approval of the Competent Authority.

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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

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Multi-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.

Online Application Submission at arci.res.in/careers/vacancies (Deadline: 17 September 2026)

OnlineQualifying Only

Screening and Shortlisting of Candidates based on Qualifications & Project Suitability

OnlineQualifying Only

Personal Interview of Shortlisted Candidates (Intimated by Email)

OfflineMerit Scored

Verification of Original Credentials and Contractual Appointment

OfflineQualifying Only

Applications must be submitted online only through the ARCI portal (https://arci.res.in/careers/vacancies) by 17th September 2026 along with supporting documents. No hard copies are required at this stage. A duly constituted Screening Committee will shortlist candidates based on essential qualifications, relevant project experience, and suitability. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for a personal interview, and the list will be displayed on the ARCI website and communicated via email. The engagement is initially for 1 year, extendable annually up to March 2031 (co-terminus with NQM project).

Aspirant Ground Reality & Career Trajectory

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Practical service rules, posting locations, transfer policy, and promotion ladder curated from official gazettes.

Work Culture & Environment

Office/fieldwork balance, duties, organizational environment.

The National Quantum Mission (NQM), approved by the Union Cabinet with an outlay of ₹6,003 crore, is implemented by the Department of Science and Technology (DST) to establish India as a global leader in quantum science and technology. The Mission Coordination Cell (MCC) at ARCI Gurugram acts as the central programme management and coordination backbone for the mission across 4 Thematic Hubs (T-Hubs in Quantum Computing, Quantum Communication, Quantum Sensing, and Quantum Materials). Managerial and technical staff oversee milestone tracking, technical and financial monitoring, industry engagement, startup incubation, technology transfer, and coordination among leading academic institutions (IITs, IISc, TIFR), national labs, and international partners.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

Temporary contractual appointment initially for 1 year, extendable annually up to March 2031 co-terminus with the National Quantum Mission. Stationed at ARCI Gurugram Office (Sector 44, Gurugram) or Mission Secretariat, NQM, DST, New Delhi.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

Contractual mission-mode project appointment with up to 5% annual performance-linked remuneration increment. Serving in apex national mission leadership provides exceptional standing for executive leadership roles in central science ministries, autonomous R&D institutions, and deep-tech startup ecosystems.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

Avoid common application rejection triggers, photo/signature guidelines, and certificate validity windows.

  • Online Submission Deadline: Online applications must be submitted via https://arci.res.in/careers/vacancies by 17 September 2026; late or postal applications will not be considered.
  • Doctorate Experience Counting Rule: Full-time Ph.D. period counts towards experience up to a maximum of 2 years only if the degree has been successfully awarded; incomplete Ph.D. periods do not count.
  • Purely Co-Terminus Contract: Positions are co-terminus with the NQM project up to March 2031 and confer no right or claim for regular absorption in ARCI or DST.
  • No Hard Copies Initially: Candidates do not need to send hard copies at the application stage; originals must be presented during interview/verification.

Category-Wise Vacancy Breakdown & Pay Scale

Detailed post distribution across UR, OBC, EWS, SC, ST quotas and 7th CPC Pay Matrix / Monthly Stipend.

Category-Wise Vacancy Distribution

  • Senior Manager (Post Code: SM 001)1
  • Manager (Post Code: M 001)2
  • Technical Coordinator (Post Code: TC 001)4
Total Vacancies7

Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration

• Senior Manager: ₹1,50,000 – ₹2,00,000/- per month (consolidated all-inclusive).
• Manager: ₹1,00,000 – ₹1,50,000/- per month (consolidated all-inclusive).
• Technical Coordinator: ₹70,000 – ₹1,00,000/- per month (consolidated all-inclusive).
Performance-based annual enhancement in consolidated remuneration of up to 5% is admissible based on annual performance review.

Consolidated all-inclusive remuneration. Annual performance-based increment of up to 5% admissible.

How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?

Follow this verified step-by-step application procedure on the official recruitment portal.

Application Fee & Category Concessions

NIL (No application fee is required).

Official Notification & Portal Verification

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Frequently Asked Questions & Crucial Aspirant Queries

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The MCC established at ARCI Gurugram Office serves as the central programme management unit under the Department of Science and Technology (DST) to coordinate India's ₹6,003 crore National Quantum Mission across thematic hubs, academia, and industry.

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