IIA Project Assistant Recruitment 2026 — 2 Posts, Walk-in 06 Oct

Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA) has released IIA Project Assistant Recruitment 2026 under Advertisement No. IIA/11/2026-27 for 2 contractual Project Assistant posts. IIA Project Assistant Recruitment 2026 supports the institute's astrophysics research projects at its Bengaluru campus. Candidates up to 35 years of age, holding a Master's or BS-MS degree in Physics/Mathematics, or a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Technology with 60% marks in aggregate from a UGC-recognised or Central/State Government institution, can attend a walk-in interview on 6 October 2026. Selected Project Assistants will support ongoing research projects at IIA, contributing to work in physics, mathematics, or engineering domains relevant to astrophysics research. The selection process is a Walk-in Interview — there is no written examination. Salary for IIA Project Assistant 2026 is a consolidated ₹37,000 per month, on a project-based contractual basis with no application fee for any category. Candidates for IIA Project Assistant Recruitment 2026 must report to the Institute Campus, 2nd Block, Koramangala, Sarjapur Road, Bangalore – 560 034, on 6 October 2026, carrying all original documents along with one set of self-attested photocopies. Candidates must read the complete official notification PDF at iiap.res.in before attending. IIA operates several observational facilities across India, including in Kodaikanal, Kavalur, Gauribidanur, Hanle (Ladakh) and Hosakote, and its project-based research staff typically support specific sponsored projects tied to these observational and instrumentation programmes rather than a single fixed research theme.

Master's or BS-MS degree in Physics/Mathematics, OR Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Technology with 60% marks in aggregate or equivalent grade, from a UGC-recognised or Central/State Government institution.

Maximum 35 years

Project Assistant (2 posts, IIA/11/2026-27/01 & /02) — Master's or BS-MS degree in Physics/Mathematics, OR a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Technology with 60% marks in the aggregate or equivalent grade, from a recognised University/Institution under UGC or Central/State Governments Age Limit — Maximum 35 years No application fee for any category Job Type — Project-based contractual engagement at IIA, Bengaluru Selection Process — Walk-in Interview; no written examination IIA is India's premier autonomous research institute for astronomy and astrophysics, and its Project Assistant roles typically support specific sponsored research projects rather than the institute's core faculty-led research programme. Candidates should confirm which of the two Project Assistant posts (01 or 02) corresponds to which specific research project, since the notification lists them under separate advertisement sub-codes. The equivalent grade acceptance clause allows candidates with CGPA-based transcripts, rather than percentage marks, to be considered eligible as well.

₹37,000 per month (consolidated)

1. Read the official IIA notification carefully before attending the walk-in interview.
2. Confirm you meet the qualification criteria (Physics/Mathematics postgraduate, or Engineering/Technology graduate with 60% marks).
3. Report to the Institute Campus, 2nd Block, Koramangala, Sarjapur Road, Bangalore – 560 034, on 6 October 2026, as per the reporting time in the notification.
4. Carry all original documents along with one full set of self-attested photocopies — ID proof, educational certificates, and experience certificates (if required).
5. Bring the duly filled application form if required, as specified in the notification.
6. Carry extra passport-size photographs for submission during registration.
7. Reach the venue well in advance to complete registration formalities before the interview.
8. Attend the direct Walk-in Interview; there is no separate written examination.
9. If in doubt about the exact reporting time or the sub-code (01/02) relevant to your qualification, refer directly to the official notification PDF, since these specifics are set out only in the full document.