IIA Upper Division Clerk Recruitment 2026

About This Job

Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA) is hiring 5 Upper Division Clerk posts through Advt. No. IIA/03/2026-27. If you have a Bachelor's degree and know how to use a personal computer with MS Office, you can apply online. The last date to apply is 29 June 2026 at 5:30 PM. The salary is Rs. 25,500 to Rs. 81,100 per month under Pay Level 4.

Indian Institute of Astrophysics Upper Division Clerk Recruitment 2026 - 5 Posts

Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA) is an autonomous national academic institute under the Department of Science and Technology, Government of India. This recruitment is for regular Upper Division Clerk work at IIA Bengaluru and its field stations. The post is useful for graduates who want a central government administrative job with office, accounts, stores and establishment work.

IIA has its main campus at Koramangala, Bengaluru and field stations at Hosakote, Gauribidanur, Kodaikanal, Kavalur and Ladakh. For this UDC advertisement, the listed initial posting places are Bengaluru, Hosakote, Gauribidanur, Kodaikanal and Kavalur. You should be ready for transfer or posting at IIA facilities as per institute need.

Vacancy Breakdown

• Upper Division Clerk: 5 posts
• UR: 2 posts
• OBC: 2 posts
• SC: 1 post
• Initial posting places: Bengaluru, Hosakote, Gauribidanur, Kodaikanal and Kavalur

Who Can Apply?

Educational Qualification

• Qualification: You need a Bachelor's degree from a recognised university or institution.
• Computer knowledge: You must know how to use a personal computer and common applications such as MS Office.
• Work location: You may be posted at IIA Bengaluru or field stations, and IIA can post selected staff at any of its facilities when needed.

Age Limit

• Maximum age: 27 years.
• Age reference date: The closing date of online application, 29 June 2026.
• Age relaxation: Relaxation is available as per Government of India rules for eligible SC, ST, OBC and other reserved categories.
• Certificate note: OBC candidates need a valid Non-Creamy Layer certificate in the Government of India format.

Salary

• Pay Level: Level 4 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix.
• Pay range: Rs. 25,500 to Rs. 81,100 per month.
• You will also get central government allowances as applicable to IIA staff.
• Selected candidates will be on 2 years probation and will be covered under the National Pension System as per rules.

Application Fee

• Fee note: The official UDC advertisement does not list any application fee amount.
• Portal check: Recheck the IIA online form while submitting, because the portal is the final place where any payment step would appear.

Selection Process

IIA will select candidates through a written test and/or skill test. If many applications are received, IIA may shortlist candidates using higher qualification or other screening criteria before calling them for the test.

1. Application Screening: IIA will check the essential qualification, computer knowledge and uploaded documents.
2. Written Test: The test may cover English, reasoning, computer proficiency, general awareness, numerical ability and office/account rules.
3. Skill Test: IIA may conduct a professional competence or skill test. The skill test is qualifying in nature and will count for merit only in case of a tie.
4. Document Verification: Original certificates will be checked before final appointment.

Test centre note: The written test and/or skill test will be held at Bengaluru.

Work Profile

The UDC post is not only typing or file movement work. The advertisement says the appointee may handle Establishment, Administration, Stores and Purchase, Accounts and Finance matters. You should be comfortable with office files, computer-based records, basic accounts support and government purchase rules.

The written syllabus also shows the kind of work expected. Topics such as General Financial Rules, Income Tax, GST, GeM, leave rules and procurement are useful because UDC staff often support office sections where these rules are used every day.

How to Apply

1. Go to the IIA job portal at iiap.res.in/iia_jobs.
2. Register with your name and email ID to create a login.
3. Open the Upper Division Clerk application form and fill in your details carefully.
4. Upload your photograph, date of birth proof, degree certificate, education certificates, caste certificate if applicable, CV and other supporting documents.
5. Make sure every uploaded document is clear and readable. IIA says unreadable uploads may not be considered.
6. Submit the online form before 29 June 2026 at 5:30 PM and keep the registration number safe.
7. If you work in Government, PSU, autonomous body or public sector bank, send the printed application through proper channel to the Administrative Officer, IIA, Koramangala, Bengaluru - 560034 within 30 days from the online closing date.

Important Dates

• Advertisement Date: 06 May 2026
• Portal Posting Date: 29 May 2026
• Online Application Start: 29 May 2026
• Last Date to Apply Online: 29 June 2026, 5:30 PM
• Proper Channel Hard Copy: Within 30 days from the online closing date, only for candidates applying through proper channel
• Written Test / Skill Test: To be announced

Documents Required

• Recent scanned photograph
• Date of birth certificate
• Bachelor's degree certificate and educational qualification certificates
• CV in the required upload format
• Valid caste certificate for SC/OBC candidates, if applicable
• Experience certificate, if you claim any experience
• Forwarding letter and self-attested documents for Government/PSU/autonomous body staff applying through proper channel

• Handle establishment, administration, stores and purchase files
• Keep office records, registers and correspondence updated
• Prepare notes, letters, statements and basic reports for the assigned section
• Assist accounts and finance teams with routine clerical processing
• Use MS Office and internal systems for data entry and document work
• Follow IIA office rules, timelines and instructions from reporting officers
• Coordinate with staff, vendors and departments for daily administrative work