IIA Engineer Trainee (Electronics) Recruitment 2026

The Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA) is hiring 1 Engineer Trainee (Electronics) for its Vainu Bappu Observatory at Kavalur. If you have a B.E./B.Tech in Electronics or a related discipline with 60% marks, you can attend the walk-in interview on 8 September 2026 in Bengaluru. The upper age limit is 26 years, and you'll get a consolidated pay of Rs. 30,000 per month.

Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA) Engineer Trainee (Electronics) Recruitment 2026 - 1 Post

The Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA), an autonomous body under the Department of Science & Technology, Government of India, has invited applications for 1 Engineer Trainee (Electronics) post at its Vainu Bappu Observatory (VBO), Kavalur field station in the Javadi Hills of Tamil Nadu. VBO is home to the 2.3-metre Vainu Bappu Telescope, along with the 1.3m J.C. Bhattacharya Telescope and the 40-inch Carl Zeiss Telescope — instruments that astronomers have used for decades to study Be stars, blazars and supernovae. IIA also runs research campuses at Koramangala (Bengaluru), Hosakote, Kodaikanal, Gauribidanur and Leh/Hanle. There's no separate written exam — eligible candidates can walk straight into the interview, though IIA may hold a written screening test if too many candidates turn up. This is a good opportunity for fresh electronics engineering graduates to get hands-on experience maintaining and upgrading real observatory instrumentation.

Who Can Apply?

• Qualification: Full-time B.E./B.Tech in Electronics, Electronics & Communication, Electrical & Electronics, or Instrumentation (or an equivalent degree) with at least 60% aggregate marks from a UGC or Central/State Government recognized university or institution.
• Nationality: Only Indian citizens can attend the walk-in interview.
• Location: You should be willing to relocate to and work at the VBO field station in Kavalur, a remote hill-station observatory site, and be posted anywhere in India as per the Institute's requirement.

Age Limit

• You should not be older than 26 years as on the date of the walk-in interview (8 September 2026).
• Age Relaxation: Available for SC/ST/OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) candidates and Persons with Disabilities as per Government of India rules.

Salary

• You will get a consolidated pay of Rs. 30,000 per month.
• Your pay increases by Rs. 2,500 every year, based on satisfactory performance.
• This is a contract traineeship, initially for one year and extendable annually up to a maximum of five years, based on your performance and project requirements. It does not carry the service benefits of a regular IIA employee, and there is no guarantee of regular employment at the Institute afterwards.

Selection Process (Walk-In Interview)

Selection is based on a direct walk-in interview:

1. Registration: Report between 9:00 AM and 10:00 AM on the interview day with your filled application form and documents. Candidates arriving after 10:00 AM will not be entertained.
2. Document Verification: Bring original certificates for your date of birth, education and experience (if any), along with one set of self-attested photocopies. Applications without these will not be considered.
3. Interview: Eligible candidates are interviewed the same day between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM.

IIA may conduct a written test to shortlist candidates for the interview if attendance is high. The Institute also reserves the right to increase or decrease the number of vacancies, or cancel the process, based on project requirements.

How to Apply

1. Download the prescribed application form attached to the IIA advertisement.
2. Fill it in completely and paste a recent passport-size photograph on top of the form.
3. Attach original certificates for your qualification and experience, plus one set of self-attested photocopies.
4. Report to the IIA Campus, 2nd Block, Koramangala, Sarjapur Road, Bengaluru 560034 between 9:00 AM and 10:00 AM on 8 September 2026.
5. Attend the walk-in interview held the same day between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM.
6. Arrange your own travel and stay — no TA/DA will be reimbursed for attending the interview.

Important Dates

• Advertisement Date: 10 August 2026
• Walk-In Interview Date: 8 September 2026

• Install, calibrate and maintain electronic systems and instrumentation at the observatory
• Assist scientists and engineers with telescope control and data-acquisition electronics
• Troubleshoot faults in electronic circuits, power systems and control panels
• Support routine testing and preventive maintenance of observatory equipment
• Maintain records of equipment performance and maintenance schedules
• Assist in fabrication and testing of new electronic sub-systems for ongoing projects
• Follow safety protocols while working with high-voltage and precision instruments