Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Uran Akademi
Contractual / Regular

IGRUA Recruitment 2026 – Apply for Simulator Engineer-I Post

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Sep. 7, 2026
Simulator Engineer-I

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Vacancies
01 Post
Pay Scale
₹1,33,900/- per month (₹1.30 Lakh + ₹3,900 Allowances)
Age Limit
Up to 55 Years as on 01.07.2026
Job Location
Uttar Pradesh50Amethi2+1 More...

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Sep 1, 2026

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Starts

Sep 1, 2026

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Deadline

Sep 26, 2026

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Exam Date

TBA

Application Window1 – 26 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

• Educational Qualification: B.E. / B.Tech / B.Sc. in Computer Science / IT / Software Engineering / Electronics & Communication Engineering from a reputed institute.
• Experience: Minimum 8 years post-qualification experience in software development, maintenance & support, with demonstrated design/maintenance of at least 2-3 functional standalone/networked applications.
• Technical Proficiency: Aircraft simulator maintenance, hardware debugging, OS/Drivers installation, CCTV, MS Excel VBA, VB.NET, SQL databases, networking, cybersecurity, cloud (AWS/Azure), and ERP solutions.
• Age Limit: Maximum 55 years as on 01.07.2026.
• Tenure: Contractual for 11 months (extendable).

Age Limit & Relaxations

Upper age limit is 55 years as on 01 July 2026. Role is suitable for experienced engineers and ex-servicemen.

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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

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Multi-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.

Email Application Submission (Single Merged PDF to [email protected]) by 26.09.2026

OnlineQualifying Only

Screening of B.E./B.Tech Degree and 8-Year Simulator / Software Experience

OnlineQualifying Only

Written Test / Personal Interview (Conducted Online / In-Person)

OnlineMerit Scored

Document Verification, Medical Fitness & Contractual Engagement for 11 Months

OfflineQualifying Only

Candidates must email their detailed CV along with self-attested educational and experience certificates combined into a single PDF file to [email protected] with the subject line 'APPLICATION – Simulator Engineer-I IGRUA/ADVT/29/2026' on or before 26 September 2026. Eligible candidates will be shortlisted based on qualifications and 8+ years of technical experience, followed by a written test or online interview. Links for online interviews will be shared a day prior on registered email IDs.

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.

Simulator Engineers at Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Uran Akademi (IGRUA) operate at the premier national flying training institute at Fursatganj Airfield in Amethi, Uttar Pradesh, under the administrative purview of the Ministry of Civil Aviation. The engineer maintains and calibrates advanced Level-5 and Level-D Flight Training Devices (FTDs) and Full Flight Simulators (FFS) — including Diamond DA42 and ALSIM simulators used for commercial pilot license (CPL) cadet training. Daily operations involve inspecting visual collimated projection systems, hydraulic and electric motion platforms, avionics instrumentation buses, control loading systems, and instructor operating stations (IOS). The engineer performs operating system and avionics database updates (Jeppesen navdata), debugs visual database rendering glitches, coordinates with DGCA inspectors for annual simulator recertification, and handles server networking and campus IT infrastructure. The institute provides a tranquil, secure residential aviation campus with on-site accommodation subject to availability, offering a serene work-life balance.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

Stationed at IGRUA Campus, Fursatganj Airfield, Amethi, Uttar Pradesh – 229302. The appointment is on a contractual basis for an initial term of 11 months, extendible based on institutional requirements, pilot training batch load, and satisfactory performance appraisal.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

Paid a fixed monthly remuneration of ₹1,30,000/- plus ₹3,600/- Transport Allowance and ₹300/- Aviation Allowance (Total ₹1,33,900/- per month). As a specialized contractual aviation engineering role, there is no direct vertical cadre hierarchy within the civil service; however, holding senior simulator engineering credentials at India's apex government flying academy offers premier industry prestige, serving as a gateway to Chief Flight Simulator Engineer and Technical Director roles in major commercial airlines (Air India, IndiGo) and international flight training organizations (CAE, FlightSafety International).
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

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

  • Single Combined PDF Email Submission: Applications must be submitted exclusively via email to [email protected] as a single merged PDF file containing the CV followed by educational certificates (10th onwards) and chronologically ordered experience certificates; multi-file attachments or postal forms will not be considered.
  • Mandatory Specific Email Subject Line: The email subject must strictly read 'APPLICATION – Simulator Engineer-I IGRUA/ADVT/29/2026'; omission will lead to automatic rejection.
  • Minimum 8-Year Post-Qualification Experience: Candidates must hold at least 8 years of post-qualification software development, maintenance, and support experience, with proven design/maintenance of at least 2-3 functional applications; candidates lacking 8 years experience are strictly ineligible.
  • Upper Age Ceiling of 55 Years: The maximum age limit is 55 years as on 01.07.2026; ideal for experienced senior industry engineers or retired defense/IAF avionics personnel.

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

  • Simulator Engineer-I (Unreserved)1
Total Vacancies01 Post

Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration

Fixed monthly remuneration: ₹1,30,000/- + Transport Allowance ₹3,600/- + Aviation Allowance ₹300/- (Total ₹1,33,900/- per month). Residential quarters provided subject to availability.

Fixed monthly consolidated remuneration of ₹1,30,000/- plus Transport Allowance of ₹3,600/month and Aviation Allowance of ₹300/month (Total ₹1,33,900/- per month). Quarters/accommodation provided subject to availability.

How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?

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Application Fee & Category Concessions

Nil. No application fee is applicable.

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The Simulator Engineer-I receives a fixed monthly remuneration of ₹1,30,000/- along with a Transport Allowance of ₹3,600/month and an Aviation Allowance of ₹300/month, totaling ₹1,33,900/- per month. Campus quarters/accommodation are provided subject to availability.

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