Senior Research Officer Recruitment at TRAI Bengaluru 2026
Quick Info
- Vacancies
- Vacancies: 1
- Employment Type
- Employment Type: Contract
- Pay Scale
- Pay Scale: ₹67,700 - ₹208,700 per month
- Qualification
- Qualification: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electronics, Communications, Telecommunications, Computer Science, IT, Electrical, Economics, Commerce, Finance, Accountancy, Law, or Management; or Membership of ICAI/ICMAI.
- Experience Required
- Experience Required: Minimum 4 years of regular service in Level-10 or 7 years in Level-8 as a Section Officer in Government/PSU sectors.
- Age Limit
- Age Limit: Upto 56 years
- Application Mode
- Application Mode: Apply Online
- Deadline
- Deadline:
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India is recruiting for 1 Senior Research Officer position at its Regional Office in Bengaluru on a deputation basis. This prestigious role offers a competitive salary in Pay Level-11 ranging from ₹67,700 to ₹2,08,700 plus applicable government allowances. Candidates must possess a Bachelor's or Master's degree in relevant fields like Electronics, Computer Science, Law, or Finance to be eligible. This is an exceptional opportunity for government officers to work within a premier statutory body regulating India's telecommunications and broadcasting sectors.
- The appointment is initially for a three-year tenure on foreign service terms at the Bengaluru Regional Office.
- Applicants must be serving officers from Central/State Governments or PSUs holding analogous posts or with specific years of regular service in Level-10 or Level-8.
- The maximum age limit for candidates applying on a deputation basis is 56 years as of the application deadline.
- Selection involves a hybrid application process requiring both an online submission and a physical hard copy sent through proper channels.
- Candidates must provide attested copies of ACRs/APARs for the last five years along with vigilance and cadre clearances.
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Additional Salary Information
Pay Level-11 in 7th CPC Pay Matrix (₹67,700–₹2,08,700) plus applicable allowances like DA and HRA as per Government rules.
Important Dates
Selection Process
Scrutiny of eligibility criteria and experience Review of ACR/APAR dossiers for the last five years Vigilance and Cadre Clearance verification Personal Interview/Interaction
Application Fees
No application fee
Reservation
As per Government of India norms for deputation posts.
How to Apply
- Visit the official TRAI vacancy portal at https://vacancies.trai.gov.in.
- Complete the online application form for the Senior Research Officer post.
- Download and print the filled-in online application form.
- Attach attested copies of ACRs/APARs for the last five years.
- Obtain vigilance/disciplinary clearance and cadre clearance from your current employer.
- Enclose the documents in an envelope superscribed 'Senior Research Officer (A&P)'.
- Send the application to: Senior Research Officer (A&P), Telecom Regulatory Authority of India, World Trade Centre, 6th Floor, Tower-F, Nauroji Nagar, New Delhi-110029.
- Ensure the hard copy reaches on or before 24th August 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Senior Research Officer is placed in Pay Level-11 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix, with a salary range of ₹67,700 to ₹2,08,700 plus DA, HRA, and other allowances.
Candidates need a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electronics, Telecommunications, Computer Science, Economics, Law, or Management, or membership in ICAI/ICMAI.
The maximum age limit for appointment on deputation is 56 years as of the last date of application submission.