Indian Institute of Astrophysics recruitment for Engineer Software across India
Engineer/ Technical Assistant/ Junior Technical Assistant/ Upper Division Clerk
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Job Description
Advt.No.IIA/04/2016
Engineer/ Technical Assistant/ Junior Technical Assistant/ Upper Division Clerk Jobs opportunity in Indian Institute of Astrophysics
Post No. 4/1/1/2016
Engineer ‘B’ (Software)
No. of Post : 01 [SC]
Qualification : B.E / B.Tech / M.Sc in Computer Science / Electronics & Communication or MCA or equivalent with at least 60% marks in the aggregate from a recognized University / Institution.
Experience : (a) Essential experience: Minimum experience of 2 years in the field of Web Development, content management system (CMS) and database management. (b) Essential knowledge: Knowledge of Web Development, Drupal Content Management System, and troubleshooting. Proficient in PHP, HTML/CSS, Javascript and Java programming; familiar with Unix/Linux platform; Apache Server configuration; JBoss application server and PostgreSQL. Knowledge of scripting languages such as Perl/Python will be an added advantage.
Scale of Pay : Pay Band 3 Rs.15600-39100 plus grade Pay Rs. 5400/-
Age Limit : 35 Years
Place of Posting : Bangalore (Karnataka)
Post No. 4/1/2/2016
Engineer ‘B’ (Optics)
No. of Posts : 02 [UR-1 & OBC-1]
Qualification : B.E / B/Tech (Mechanical /Instrumentation / Engg. Physics / Applied Optics) or M.Sc. (Physics / Optics) with at least 60% marks in the aggregate from a recognized University / Institution.
Experience : 2 years experience in optics design /fabrication and testing in reputed research institution / organization. Job description : Should involve in optical design, fabrication of optics in the optical workshop and optical metrology.
Scale of Pay : Pay Band 3 Rs.15600-39100 plus grade Pay Rs. 5400/-
Age Limit : 35 Years
Place of Posting : Bangalore (Karnataka)
Post No. 4/1/4/2016
Technical Assistant (Optics)
No. of Post : 01 [UR]
Qualification : Bachelor’s degree in Physics with at least 60% marks in the aggregate from a recognized University with 3 years experience in vacuum coating techniques or operating equipments in high precision manufacturing Industries/Laboratories. OR Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (3 year full time course) with at least 60% marks in the aggregate from a Govt. recognized institution; 5 years experience in vacuum coating techniques or operating equipments in high precision manufacturing Industries/Laboratories.
Scale of Pay : Pay Band 1 Rs.5200-20200 plus grade Pay Rs. 2800/-
Age Limit : 30 years
Place of Posting : Bangalore (Karnataka)
Post No. 4/1/6/2016
Upper Division Clerk
No. of Post : 6 [UR-2; OBC-2; SC-1 & PWD-1(HI Category)]
Qualification : Bachelor’s degree in Arts / Science / Commerce or equivalent from a recognized University at least 50% marks in the aggregate; knowledge of computer applications such as word, excel, power point, internet, tally etc.
Experience : 3 years experience in handling Establishment / Administration /Accounts / Sores & Purchase matters in a State / Central Government / Autonomous Institutions / Public Sector undertakings / Corporate Sector of Repute.
Scale of Pay : Pay Band 1 Rs.5200-20200 plus grade Pay Rs. 2400/-
Age Limit : 32 years
Place of Posting: Bangalore (Karnataka)
Post No. 4/1/7/2016
Junior Technical Assistant (Drafting)
No. of Post : 01 [UR]
Qualification : Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (3 year full time course) with at least 60% marks in the aggregate from a Govt. recognized institution with professional Training in Auto CAD software or any other design drafting software.
Experience : 2 years experience in a reputed research institute or in a medium scale industry in preparing engineering 2D drawings (Mechanical/Civil), conversant with dimensional and geometrical tolerances, preparation of technical specifications and Bill of Material, Knowledge of MS word and MS Excel.
Desirable : Knowledge of fabrication, machining, quality control (QC) and inspection methods. Knowledge of 3D drafting.
Scale of Pay : Pay Band 1 Rs.5200-20200 plus grade Pay Rs. 2400/-
Age Limit : 30 years
Place of Posting : Bangalore (Karnataka)
Post No. 4/1/8/2016
Mechanic ‘A’
No. of Post : 01 [UR]
Qualification : (a) Essential: SSLC with two years NCTVT certificate course (ITI) in Millwright mechanic/Machinist/Turner/Fitter with at least 60% marks from a Govt. recognized Industrial Training Institute
Desirable : One year National apprenticeship training certificate (NAC).
Experience : (a) Essential: 2 years experience in a reputed research institute or in a medium scale industry doing high precision jobs, involving machine operations like, turning, milling, shaping, and grinding etc. on conventional machines. (b) Desirable : Knowledge of Welding, Fitting, Assembly of Instruments, Maintenance of Instruments and Sheet metal work. Conversant with engineering drawings.
Scale of Pay : Pay Band 1 Rs.5200-20200 plus grade Pay Rs. 1900/-
Age Limit : 30 years
Place of Posting : Bangalore (Karnataka)
Post No. 4/2/1/2016
Upper Division Clerk
No. of Post : 01 [OBC]
Qualification : Essential: Bachelor’s degree in Arts / Science / Commerce or equivalent from a recognized University with at least 50% marks in the aggregate with knowledge of computer applications and software such as word, excel, power point,
Experience : 3 years experience in handling Establishment / Administration / Accounts / Sores & Purchase matters in a State / Central Government / Autonomous Institutions / Public Sector undertakings / Corporate Sector Repute.
Scale of Pay : Pay Band 1 Rs.5200-20200 plus grade Pay Rs. 2400/-
Age Limit : 32 years
Place of Posting : Hosakote (Karnataka)
Post No. 4/2/2/2016
Mechanic-A
No. of Post : 01 [OBC]
Qualification : (a) Essential: SSLC with two years NCTVT certificate course (ITI) in Millwright mechanic/Machinist/Turner/Fitter with at least 60% marks from a Govt. recognized Industrial Training Institute. (b) Desirable: One year National apprenticeship training certificate (NAC).
Experience : (a) Essential: 02 years work experience in a reputed research institute / industry involved in clean room operations. The candidates should be well versed in maintenance of mechanical equipments such as ultrasonic cleaners, baking chambers, chillers, dehumidifiers, AHUs, pumps etc. (b) Desirable: Conversant with engineering drawings and Auto CAD drafting.
Scale of Pay : Pay Band 1 Rs.5200-20200 plus grade Pay Rs. 1900/-
Age Limit : 30 years
Place of Posting : Hosakote (Karnataka)
Post No. 4/3/1/2016
Junior Research Assistant (Observations)
No. of Post : 01 [UR]
Qualification: (a) Essential: B.Sc. in Physics / Maths / Chemistry / Electronics or equivalent with at least 60% marks in the aggregate from a recognized university / institute (b) Desirable: Knowledge of instrumentation and computers is desirable.
Experience : (a) Essential: Two years experience in college/university laboratory or in a research laboratory of an R & D organization. (b) Desirable: Experience with astronomical telescopes.
Scale of Pay : Pay Band 1 Rs.5200-20200 plus grade Pay Rs. 2400/-
Age Limit : 30 years
Place of Posting : Kodaikanal (Tamil Nadu)
Post No. 4/3/2/2016
Name of the Post : Mechanic ‘A’
No. of Post : 01 [OBC]
Qualification : (a) Essential: SSLC with two years NCTVT certificate course (ITI) in Millwright mechanic/Machinist/Turner/Fitter with minimum at least 60% marks from a Govt. recognized Industrial Training Institute. (b) Desirable: One year National apprenticeship training certificate (NAC).
Experience : (a) Essential: 2 years experience in a reputed research institute or in a medium scale industry doing high precision jobs, involving machine operations like, turning, milling, shaping, and grinding etc. on conventional machines. (b) Desirable: Knowledge of Welding, Fitting, Assembly of Instruments, Maintenance of Instruments and Sheet metal work. Conversant with engineering drawings.
Scale of Pay : Pay Band 1 Rs.5200-20200 plus grade Pay Rs. 1900/-
Age Limit : 30 years
Place of Posting : Kodaikanal (Tamil Nadu)
Post No. 4/4/2016
Lower Division Clerk (Caretaker)
No. of Post : 01 [UR]
Qualification : (i) 12th Class pass or equivalent from a recognized Board / University. (ii) A typing speed of 35 w.p.m. in English or 30 words w.p.m. in Hindi on computer. (iii) Knowledge of computer applications in using word, excel, power point, internet etc.
Experience : Minimum 03 years experience as Office Assistant, maintenance of Guest House / Office accommodation at a reputed Institution / Laboratory in High altitude above 11000 ft amsl.
Scale of Pay : Pay Band 1 Rs.5200-20200 plus grade Pay Rs. 1900/-
Age Limit : 30 years
Place of Posting : Leh (Jammu & Kashmir)
Post No. 4/5/2016
Laboratory Assistant (Electrical)
No. of Post : 01 [UR]
Qualification : Essential: 1. SSLC with two years NCTVT certificate course (ITI) in Electrician / Wireman / Electrical with at least 60% marks from a Govt. recognized Industrial Training Institute. 2. Should possess "B" grade Electrical License or Wiremen competency certificate issued by State/Central Electrical licensing board. Desirable: One year National apprenticeship training certificate (NAC).
Experience : 2 years experience in domestic wiring, DG set operation & maintenance, HT yard switch operation, Substation operator, UG cable laying & other LT works etc..
Scale of Pay : Pay Band 1 Rs.5200-20200 plus grade Pay Rs. 1900/-
Age Limit : 30 years
Place of Posting : Kavalur (Tamil Nadu)
Post No. 4/6/2016
Junior Research Assistant (Observations)
No. of Post : 01 [OBC]
Qualification: (a) Essential : B.Sc. in Physics / Maths / Chemistry / Electronics or equivalent with at least 60% marks in the aggregate from a recognized university / institute. b) Desirable: Knowledge of instrumentation and computers is desirable.
Experience : Minimum 2 years hands-on experience in radio frequency antennas / receivers, test & measurement equipments, computer software (Astronomical Image Processing Software, IDL, MATLAB, Windows & Linux OS). Work experience in national laboratories and/or R&D institutions is preferable.
Scale of Pay : Pay Band 1 Rs.5200-20200 plus grade Pay Rs. 2400/-
Age Limit : 30 years
Place of Posting : Gauribidanur (Karnataka)
Selection Procedure : Written Test
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About Company
The Indian Institute of Astrophysics is a premier institute devoted to research in astronomy, astrophysics and related physics. It traces its origins back to an observatory set up in 1786 at Madras which from the year 1792 began to formally function at its Nungambakkam premises as the Madras Observatory. In 1899, the observatory moved to Kodaikanal. In the year 1971, the Kodaikanal Observatory became an autonomous society, the Indian Institute of Astrophysics. The headquarters were shifted to Bangalore into its present campus in Koramangala in 1975. Today, funded by the Department of Science and Technology, the Institute ranks as a premier institution devoted to research and education of astronomy and physics in the country. The main observing facilities of the Institute are located aKodaikanal, Kavalur,Gauribidanur and Hanle.
