IIA Engineer Trainee (Electronics) Walk-in Interview 2026 – Vainu Bappu Observatory, Kavalur

Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA), Bengaluru, an autonomous body under the Department of Science & Technology, Govt. of India, invites eligible candidates for a Walk-in Interview on 08.09.2026 for 1 post of Engineer Trainee (Electronics) to be posted at the Vainu Bappu Observatory (VBO), Kavalur field station. The walk-in will be held at the IIA Campus, 2nd Block, Koramangala, Sarjapur Road, Bengaluru – 560034.

Vacancy Details

Essential Qualification

• Full-time B.E./B.Tech degree in Electronics / Electronics & Communication / Electrical & Electronics / Instrumentation (or equivalent) with a minimum of 60% marks in aggregate or equivalent grade from a University/Institution recognized by UGC or Central/State Governments.
• Only Indian citizens are eligible to attend the walk-in interview.
• Candidates should be willing to work at the VBO field station at Kavalur and be liable to be posted anywhere in India as per the Institute's requirement.

Walk-in Interview Details

Walk-in Interview on 8th September 2026 at the IIA Campus, 2nd Block, Koramangala, Sarjapur Road, Bengaluru – 560034. Registration of candidates is between 09.00 AM to 10.00 AM; candidates arriving after 10.00 AM will not be entertained. Selection is by document verification and interview on the same day; IIA may conduct a written screening test if the number of candidates is large.

How to Apply

1. Download and fill the prescribed application form attached to the IIA advertisement; paste a recent passport-size photograph.
2. Bring original certificates of date of birth, qualification and experience (if any) along with one set of self-attested photocopies.
3. No TA/DA is payable. The traineeship is initially for one year, extendable annually for up to four more years (total five years) subject to satisfactory performance.

Important Links

For the official advertisement and application form, visit the IIA jobs portal at iiap.res.in/iia_jobs.