IIA Research Trainee Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online

Overview

IIA Research Trainee has published Advertisement No. IIA/14/2026-27, dated 10.11.2026. Applications are accepted until 09 Dec 2026. Pay: Rs. 30,000/- per month (Consolidated). Place of posting: Vainu Bappu Observatory (VBO), Kavalur.

Establishment	Indian Institute of Astrophysics, Koramangala, Bengaluru - 560034
Advertisement No.	IIA/14/2026-27, dated 10.11.2026
Seats	One (01)
Post	Research Trainee (Observations)
Stipend	Rs. 30,000/- per month (Consolidated)
Training Period	One year, extendable annually for four years (total five years of traineeship)
Who Can Apply	Indian nationals with M.Sc in Physics / Astrophysics with a minimum of 60% aggregate marks
Age Limit	26 years
Place of Posting	Vainu Bappu Observatory (VBO), Kavalur
Apply At	Online, at https://www.iiap.res.in/iia_jobs/
Remuneration	Rs. 30,000/- per month (Consolidated), inclusive of all allowances
Annual increase	Rs. 2,500/- in the remuneration, based on satisfactory performance
Tenure	One year, extendable annually for four years (total five years of traineeship), subject to satisfactory performance of the candidate and requirement of the Project assessed annually
Nature of appointment	Purely temporary, on contract basis

Important dates

Last Date	09.12.2026, 17:30 hours
Date of advertisement (Advt. No. IIA/14/2026-27)	10.11.2026
Last date for receipt of online application	09.12.2026 at 17:30 hours

Tip: apply 2–3 days before the last date — official portals often slow down near the deadline.

Eligibility

Qualification	See official notification
Age limit	26 years
Job location	Anywhere in India

Age relaxation for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD/Ex-servicemen applies as per government rules — confirm in the official notification.

Post-wise vacancy details

Post	No. of Posts	Place of Posting
Research Trainee (Observations)	One (01)	Vainu Bappu Observatory (VBO), Kavalur

How to apply

1Open the official notification and check eligibility, age limit and post-wise vacancies.
2Register on the official portal (www.iiap.res.in) and fill the online form.
3Pay the fee if applicable.
4Submit before 09 Dec 2026 and keep a copy of the confirmation page.

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Important links

Official Notification (PDF)	Click here www.iiap.res.in
Official Website	Click here www.iiap.res.in

Frequently asked questions

What is the last date to apply for IIA Research Trainee Recruitment 2026?+

The last date to apply is 09 Dec 2026. Apply a few days early — official portals often slow down near the deadline.

How many vacancies are there?+

The post-wise vacancy count is given in the official notification.

What qualification is required?+

See official notification

What is the age limit?+

26 years. Age relaxation for reserved categories applies as per government rules.

What is the application fee?+

See official notification

What is the salary?+

Rs. 30,000/- per month (Consolidated)

How do I apply?+

Use the official link in the Important Links section (www.iiap.res.in). Register, fill the form, upload documents, pay the fee if applicable and save the confirmation page.

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