1. Introduction

For many Andhra Pradesh aspirants, central government project-based recruitments like SAMEER come as both an opportunity and a dilemma. Opportunity-because vacancies are open to candidates across India without state-wise caps. Dilemma-because these are contractual roles, highly competitive, and often misunderstood as “permanent government jobs”.

SAMEER (under MeitY, Government of India) is not an AP state department, not APPSC, and not a PSU with absorption guarantees. This recruitment is relevant mainly for engineering, diploma, and ITI candidates from AP who want early technical exposure in central R&D projects, not for those strictly waiting for permanent AP government cadre posts.

2. Key Recruitment Details (Verified)

  • Organisation: Society for Applied Microwave Electronics Engineering and Research (SAMEER)
  • Advt No: 01/2026
  • Total Vacancies: 147 (indicative; may vary as per project needs)
  • Posts:
    • Project Engineer
    • Project Associate
    • Project Scientific Assistant (A)
    • Project Technical Assistant (A & B)
  • Nature of Job: Contractual (2 years or project duration, whichever is less)
  • Posting: Mumbai / Navi Mumbai (with possibility of posting anywhere in India)
  • Last Date to Apply: 28 January 2026 (midnight)
  • Application Mode: Online only
  • Application Fee: Not mentioned in the official notification

Anything related to permanent absorption, pension, or state reservation is not available in the official notification.

3. Eligibility Explained for AP Candidates

Educational Qualification

  • Minimum 55% marks is mandatory across all posts.
  • Degrees/Diplomas/ITI must be from recognized institutions.
  • Final-year candidates awaiting results may apply only where explicitly allowed and must produce proof at joining.

AP candidates often ignore the 55% rule, assuming relaxation-there is no relaxation mentioned.

Local Status / Domicile

  • No Andhra Pradesh local status benefit.
  • Recruitment follows Government of India norms, not AP State reservation rules.
  • AP Study Certificates or Residence Certificates do not give advantage here.

Age & Relaxation

  • Upper age limits range from 25 to 30 years, post-wise.
  • Age relaxation is mentioned only as per GoI norms, but exact years are not specified in the notification.
  • Candidates should be prepared to produce valid central-format SC/ST/OBC-NCL/PwD certificates.

4. Who Should Apply - And Who Should Not

Should Apply

  • AP candidates with engineering/diploma/ITI background who:
    • Want central R&D project exposure
    • Are comfortable with Mumbai or all-India postings
    • Understand the job is temporary and performance-driven
  • Freshers looking to build technical experience rather than wait idle for APPSC delays.

Should Avoid

  • Candidates seeking permanent AP government jobs with job security and local postings.
  • Aspirants preparing seriously for Group 1, Group 2, or departmental APPSC exams-this job can distract.
  • Candidates crossing age limits hoping for “state-style relaxation”.

5. Application Process - AP Context Reality

  1. Apply only through: https://recruitment.sameer.gov.in
  2. Fill details carefully-discipline mismatch = direct rejection.
  3. Upload certificates exactly as asked.
  4. After final submit, download and print the PDF.

Common AP Candidate Mistakes

  • Uploading state-format OBC certificates instead of Central OBC-NCL.
  • Missing NCVT/NCTVT certificates for ITI posts.
  • Assuming experience before qualification will be counted (it will not).

6. Selection Process & What to Expect

  • Screening Test / Skill Test / Interview (as decided by SAMEER)
  • Document Verification
  • Final Interview

There is no fixed APPSC-like exam pattern. Timelines can move fast-tests are proposed as early as 01 February 2026. AP candidates should be ready for short-notice travel.

7. Salary, Job Role & Career Growth

Pay (Consolidated)

  • Project Engineer / Project Associate: ₹34,000/month
  • Project Scientific Assistant (A): ₹23,500/month
  • Project Technical Assistant (A): ₹21,000/month
  • Project Technical Assistant (B): ₹23,500/month

No DA, HRA, or increments beyond this.

Career Reality

  • Good for technical CV value
  • Helpful for future PSU / R&D / private sector roles
  • No guarantee of extension or absorption

8. Preparation Strategy (Practical)

  • Focus on core technical subjects, not APPSC general studies.
  • Revise final-year engineering/diploma basics.
  • Prepare to justify your project work and skills in interview.
  • Do not waste time on unrelated current affairs or AP polity.

9. Pros & Cons (Honest View)

Pros

  • Central government project exposure
  • Entry point for fresh engineers/diploma holders
  • No application fee

Cons

  • Contractual, no job security
  • High competition (all-India level)
  • Posting outside Andhra Pradesh

10. Applicant Checklist

  • Minimum 55% marks confirmed
  • Correct discipline selected
  • Central-format caste certificate (if applicable)
  • Age within limit as on closing date
  • Willingness to relocate

11. Conclusion

For Andhra Pradesh aspirants, SAMEER Recruitment 2026 is not a replacement for APPSC or state government jobs. It is a technical project role under the central government, suitable for those who value experience over permanence.

Apply with clarity, not desperation. If your long-term goal is AP state services, weigh the distraction cost carefully. If your goal is technical growth, this is a valid, time-bound opportunity.

12. FAQs - AP Aspirant Focused

Q. Does AP local status help here?
No. Recruitment follows all-India norms.

Q. Is this a permanent government job?
No. Purely contractual.

Q. Can SAMEER experience help in AP government jobs later?
Indirectly-only as experience, not as reservation or service weightage.

Q. Can I apply for multiple posts?
Not clearly specified in the notification. Candidates should proceed cautiously and follow portal instructions strictly.