IIAP Recruitment 2026

By | June 6, 2026
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Organization NameIIAP Recruitment 2026
Job CategoryCN Government Jobs
Employment TypeRegular
Total Vacancies05
Job LocationKodaikanal, Kavalur (Jawadhu Hills), Bengaluru, Hosakote, Gauribidanur 
Last Date29.06.2026 
Apply modeOnline

IIAP Recruitment 2026 Officially Released this Notification. Officials are inviting applications from the eligible and interested candidate. For More latest jobs follow our website. In this article we will see the Educational Qualification, Age Limit, Salary, Selection Process, How to Apply…etc

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Upper Division Clerk – 05 Posts

  • A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited University/ Institution with knowledge of use of personal computer and its applications (MS Office).
  • For UR Applicants – Not exceeding 27 Years

Relaxation of Upper age limit: 

  • +5 Years for ST/SC  
  • +3 Years for OBC (NCL)  
  • Persons with Disabilities candidate:
    • +10 Years for UR  
    • +13 Years for OBC (NCL)  
    • +15 Years for ST/SC
  • For Ex-Servicemen Applicants: As per Govt. Policy
  • Upper Division Clerk – Level -04 (Rs.25500-81100) of VII CPC
  • written test &/or skill test 
  • Interview 

PREPARATION TIPS :

Written Test Preparation

1. English Language (20–25%)

Focus on:

  • Grammar
  • Error Detection
  • Synonyms & Antonyms
  • One-word Substitution
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Sentence Rearrangement
  • Active & Passive Voice
  • Direct & Indirect Speech

Recommended Books

  • SP Bakshi Objective General English
  • Lucent English

2. Logical Reasoning

Prepare:

  • Series
  • Coding-Decoding
  • Blood Relations
  • Direction Sense
  • Seating Arrangement
  • Syllogism
  • Analogy
  • Classification

Daily Practice

  • 25–30 questions/day
  • Previous SSC CGL & CHSL reasoning questions

3. Numerical Ability

Important Topics:

  • Percentage
  • Profit & Loss
  • Ratio & Proportion
  • Average
  • Simple Interest
  • Compound Interest
  • Time & Work
  • Time & Distance
  • Simplification
  • Data Interpretation

Target

  • Solve 50 arithmetic questions daily.

4. General Awareness & Current Affairs

Static GK

  • Indian Constitution
  • Geography
  • History
  • Economy
  • Science
  • Important Organizations

Current Affairs

Cover the last 6 months:

  • Science & Technology
  • Government Schemes
  • Awards
  • Sports
  • International Organizations
  • Budget & Economy

Most Important Section – Office Administration

This section can be the deciding factor because many candidates prepare only aptitude.

A. General Financial Rules (GFR)

Study:

  • Government purchase procedures
  • Tender process
  • Financial sanctions
  • Procurement methods
  • E-procurement

B. GeM Portal

Learn:

  • Registration
  • Bid Process
  • Direct Purchase
  • Reverse Auction
  • Contract Management

C. Leave Rules

Basic knowledge of:

  • Casual Leave
  • Earned Leave
  • Maternity Leave
  • Child Care Leave
  • Leave Encashment

D. FR & SR

Basics of:

  • Government service rules
  • Pay fixation
  • Joining time
  • Transfer rules

E. GST & Income Tax

Basic understanding:

  • GST concepts
  • Input Tax Credit
  • TDS
  • PAN
  • Income Tax Slabs

F. Inventory & Procurement

Prepare:

  • Stock Register
  • Asset Register
  • Store Management
  • Purchase Procedures
  • Vendor Management

These topics are specifically mentioned in the official syllabus.

Skill Test Preparation

Previous IIAP UDC recruitment conducted a computer-based skill test.

Focus on:

MS Word

  • Letter drafting
  • Official correspondence
  • Formatting
  • Tables
  • Mail Merge

MS Excel

  • Formulas
  • Sorting
  • Filtering
  • Data Entry
  • Basic Functions

PowerPoint

  • Slide Creation
  • Formatting
  • Presentation Basics

Typing Practice

Target:

  • English Typing: 30–40 WPM
  • Accuracy above 95%

Official Office Tasks

Practice:

  • Note preparation
  • File movement entries
  • Office memorandum drafting
  • Record maintenance

Interview Preparation

Interview questions usually focus on:

Personal Questions

  • Tell us about yourself.
  • Why do you want to join IIAP?
  • Why should we hire you?
  • What are your strengths?

Job-Related Questions

  • What is the role of a UDC?
  • Difference between UDC and LDC?
  • How do you maintain office records?
  • What is file management?
  • What is office correspondence?

Computer Questions

  • Difference between MS Word and Excel?
  • What is a spreadsheet?
  • What are Excel formulas?
  • What is Mail Merge?

Administrative Questions

  • What is GeM?
  • What is GFR?
  • What is e-office?
  • What is a purchase order?
  • What is a tender?

Current Affairs Questions

Particularly:

  • Department of Science & Technology
  • Space missions
  • ISRO achievements
  • Government schemes
  • Budget highlights

30-Day Preparation Plan

Days 1–10

  • English
  • Arithmetic
  • Reasoning

Days 11–20

  • GFR
  • GeM
  • GST
  • Office Administration

Days 21–25

  • Computer Proficiency
  • MS Office Practice
  • Typing Practice

Days 26–30

  • Mock Tests
  • Current Affairs Revision
  • Interview Preparation

High-Scoring Topics

Give maximum importance to:

✅ English Grammar
✅ Arithmetic Basics
✅ Logical Reasoning
✅ MS Office (Word, Excel)
✅ General Financial Rules (GFR)
✅ GeM Portal Procedures
✅ Office Administration
✅ Current Affairs (last 6 months)

1. Apply Online Mode Only

2. Download Official Notification

3. Read the Notification Details Carefully

4. Click on the Application Link given below

5. Fill Application Form all and attached Required attested copies

6. Submit it before the last date

Eligible candidates shall apply online between 29.05.2026 and 29.06.2026 at 05.30 PM (both days inclusive) through the ‘Careers’ page of the IIAP – Indian Institute of Astrophysics website https://www.iiap.res.in/ after carefully going through the instructions given in Official Notification. 

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