Indian Institute of Astrophysics Recruitment 2026 for 2 Project Trainee – Walk-in Interview @ iiap.res.in

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• Overview
• Vacancy Details
• Eligibility Criteria
• How to Apply (Walk-in)
• FAQs

IIA Recruitment 2026: Walk-in for 2 Project Trainee Posts

Golden Opportunity for aspiring candidates! The Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA) has released a recruitment notification for 2 Project Trainee positions. This is a Central Government Job under the Department of Science and Technology. The walk-in interview will be held on 21 August 2026. Read the full notification to check eligibility, salary, and selection process.

Why Apply for IIA Project Trainee?

• Attractive Salary: Rs. 40,000 per month as per 7th CPC scales.
• Job Security: Government of India institute with excellent career growth.
• No Application Fee: No fee required for any category.
• Direct Walk-in: No need to apply online, just attend the interview with documents.

IIA Vacancy 2026 - Detailed Breakdown

Eligibility Criteria for IIA Recruitment 2026

Educational Qualification

• Project Trainee (Mechanical): BE/B.Tech/M.Sc in Mechanical/Production/Aerospace with 60% marks. Knowledge in Manufacturing processes, CAD, GD&T, inspection methods.
• Project Trainee (Optics): BE/B.Tech/M.Sc/ME/M.Tech in Optics/Photonics/Applied Physics with 60% marks. Knowledge in optical testing, laboratory instruments, Python/Matlab.

Age Limit

• Mechanical: Max 27 years
• Optics: Max 30 years
• Age relaxation as per Govt. of India norms for SC/ST/OBC/PH.

Application Fee

No application fee is mentioned in the official notification. All categories are free.

How to Apply for IIA Project Trainee Walk-in 2026

Since this is a walk-in interview, there is no online application. Follow these steps:

1. Download the official notification PDF from the link below.
2. Check eligibility and prepare all required documents.
3. Report to the venue on 21 August 2026 at the specified time (check notification for reporting time).
4. Carry original documents + self-attested copies: ID proof, educational certificates, experience (if any), category certificate, passport-size photos.
5. Fill the application form if provided in the notification.

Venue: Indian Institute of Astrophysics, IIA Campus, Bengaluru, Karnataka. (Exact building may be mentioned in notification.)

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