ISRO Propulsion Complex (IPRC), Mahendragiri — a lead unit of the Indian Space Research Organisation under the Department of Space — has released Advertisement No. IPRC/RMT/2026/01 dated 12.09.2026 inviting online applications for 22 posts of Technical Assistant, Technician ‘B’, Cook ‘A’ and Fireman ‘A’. Candidates holding a first class Diploma in the notified engineering branch, or a 10th pass with an ITI certificate in the notified trade, can apply online from 15.09.2026 (10:00 Hrs) to 05.10.2026 (16:00 Hrs). The written test will be conducted in offline OMR mode at Tirunelveli and Chennai.
⚡ QUICK FACTS
🎓 Eligibility
10th + ITI / Diploma
📌 Vacancies
22 Posts
💰 Salary
Rs. 19,900 – 1,42,400
📅 Last Date
05.10.2026
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Recruitment Overview
| Particular | Detail |
|---|---|
| Post Name | Technical Assistant, Technician ‘B’, Cook ‘A’ and Fireman ‘A’ |
| Organization | ISRO Propulsion Complex (IPRC), Mahendragiri, Department of Space, Government of India |
| Notification / Advertisement No. | IPRC/RMT/2026/01 dated 12.09.2026 |
| Location | Mahendragiri, Tirunelveli District, Tamil Nadu (initial place of posting; liable to transfer to any ISRO or Department of Space centre in India) |
| Total Vacancies | 22 (UR 10, OBC 06, SC 03, EWS 02, ST 01 — including 02 posts reserved for Ex-Servicemen and 01 for PwBD) |
| Qualification | First class Diploma in the notified engineering branch for Technical Assistant (Post Codes 60 to 62); 10th pass with ITI in the notified trade (NTC or NAC from NCVT) for Technician ‘B’ (Post Codes 63 to 68); 10th pass with 5 years of experience for Cook ‘A’; 10th pass with prescribed physical fitness for Fireman ‘A’ |
| Age Limit | 18 to 35 years as on 05.10.2026 (Post Codes 60 to 68 and 70); 18 to 25 years as on 05.10.2026 for Fireman ‘A’ (Post Code 71) Check your age eligibility → |
| Selection Process | Written Test (offline OMR) → Skill Test (GO/NO-GO) → Final merit on written test marks. For Fireman ‘A’: Written Test → Physical Efficiency Test → Detailed Medical Examination |
| Pay Scale | About Rs. 44,900 per month starting for Technical Assistant (Level 7), Rs. 21,700 for Technician ‘B’ (Level 3) and Rs. 19,900 for Cook ‘A’ and Fireman ‘A’ (Level 2), plus DA, HRA and Transport Allowance |
| How to Apply | Apply online only on the Careers page of iprc.gov.in between 15.09.2026 and 05.10.2026 |
| Official Notification | Download Notification PDF |
| Official Website / Apply Online | iprc.gov.in Careers page |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification / Advertisement date | 12.09.2026 |
| Opening date for online registration | 15.09.2026, 10:00 Hrs |
| Closing date for online registration | 05.10.2026, 16:00 Hrs |
| Last date for payment of application fee | 05.10.2026 |
| Cut-off date for age, qualification and experience | 05.10.2026 |
| Written test date | Not specified in notification |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| Post Codes 60 to 62 — Technical Assistant (all candidates) | Rs. 750/- |
| Post Codes 63 to 68 and 70 to 71 — Technician ‘B’, Cook ‘A’, Fireman ‘A’ (all candidates) | Rs. 500/- |
| Mode of payment | Online only through the SBI e-Payment gateway — internet banking, domestic debit card, domestic credit card or UPI |
| Refund — Women, SC, ST, Ex-Servicemen and PwBD | Full fee refunded, provided the candidate appears in the written test |
| Refund — all other candidates | Rs. 500 refunded out of Rs. 750, or Rs. 400 refunded out of Rs. 500, after deducting bank charges, provided the candidate appears in the written test |
| Separate application per post | A separate application and a separate fee payment are required for each post applied for |
Vacancy Details
| Post Code | Name of the Post | Vacancies | Reservation | Essential Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60 | Technical Assistant (Automobile Engineering) | 01 | OBC 01 | First Class Diploma in Automobile Engineering |
| 61 | Technical Assistant (Mechanical) | 03 | UR 01, OBC 01, ST 01 | First Class Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or Production Engineering |
| 62 | Technical Assistant (Electronics and Communication) | 01 | UR 01 | First Class Diploma in Electronics Engineering or Electronics and Communication or Electronics and Telecommunication or Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering |
| 63 | Technician ‘B’ (Turner) | 02 | UR 01, SC 01 | 10th pass and ITI in Turner trade with NTC or NAC from NCVT |
| 64 | Technician ‘B’ (Fitter) | 04 | OBC 03, EWS 01 (01 post reserved for Ex-Servicemen) | 10th pass and ITI in Fitter trade with NTC or NAC from NCVT |
| 65 | Technician ‘B’ (Welder) | 02 | UR 01, SC 01 | 10th pass and ITI in Welder trade with NTC or NAC from NCVT |
| 66 | Technician ‘B’ (Machinist) | 03 | UR 02, SC 01 (01 post reserved for PwBD — Ortho) | 10th pass and ITI in Machinist trade with NTC or NAC from NCVT |
| 67 | Technician ‘B’ (Refrigeration and Air Conditioning) | 01 | UR 01 | 10th pass and ITI in Refrigeration and Air Conditioning trade with NTC or NAC from NCVT |
| 68 | Technician ‘B’ (Electrician) | 01 | EWS 01 | 10th pass and ITI in Electrician trade with NTC or NAC from NCVT |
| 70 | Cook ‘A’ | 01 | UR 01 | 10th pass and 5 years of experience as Cook in a well established hotel or canteen; experience certificate from individuals is not accepted |
| 71 | Fireman ‘A’ | 03 | UR 02, OBC 01 (01 post reserved for Ex-Servicemen) | 10th pass, must meet the prescribed Physical Fitness Standards and upload the Preliminary Medical Examination Certificate (Annexure A) |
| Total | 22 Posts | |||
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Unreserved (UR) | 10 |
| Other Backward Classes (OBC) | 06 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 03 |
| Economically Weaker Section (EWS) | 02 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 01 |
| Total | 22 |
| Horizontal reservation | 02 posts for Ex-Servicemen (one each in Post Code 64 and 71) and 01 post for PwBD — Ortho (Post Code 66) |
Eligibility Criteria
| Criterion | Detail |
|---|---|
| Educational Qualification | First class Diploma in the notified engineering branch for Post Codes 60 to 62; 10th pass with ITI (NTC or NAC from NCVT) in the notified trade for Post Codes 63 to 68; 10th pass for Post Codes 70 and 71. Qualifications must be from a recognised State Board or University and no equivalent course is accepted. |
| Age Limit | 18 to 35 years as on 05.10.2026 for Post Codes 60 to 68 and 70; 18 to 25 years as on 05.10.2026 for Post Code 71 (Fireman ‘A’) Check your age eligibility → |
| Experience | 5 years as Cook in a well established hotel or canteen for Post Code 70 only; no experience is required for the other posts |
| Physical Standards | Applicable to Fireman ‘A’ (Post Code 71) only — see the physical standards table below |
| Nationality | Only Indian nationals are eligible to apply |
| Application Restriction | A separate online application and a separate fee payment are required for each post; an application once submitted cannot be edited |
Age Relaxation
| Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|
| Scheduled Caste (SC) / Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 5 years, where the post is reserved for the category |
| Other Backward Classes (OBC) | 3 years, where the post is reserved for the category |
| Serving Government Employees | As per Government of India orders |
| Ex-Servicemen | As per Government of India orders |
| Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) | As per Government of India orders |
| Widows, divorced women and women judicially separated from their husbands and not remarried | As per Government of India orders |
| Meritorious Sportspersons | As per Government of India orders |
Not sure whether you are within the age limit on 05.10.2026?
Enter your date of birth, the 05.10.2026 cut-off date and your category relaxation to see instantly whether you fall inside the 18 to 35 year band for Technical Assistant and Technician ‘B’, or the tighter 18 to 25 year band for Fireman ‘A’.
Open the Age CalculatorSelection Process
| Stage | Details |
|---|---|
| 1. Written Test — Post Codes 60 to 68 | 80 multiple choice questions in 90 minutes, based purely on the academic syllabus of the prescribed qualification. One mark for each correct answer and 0.33 marks deducted for each wrong answer. Qualifying marks are 32 out of 80 for UR candidates and 24 out of 80 for reserved category candidates where a post is reserved for that category. Held in offline OMR mode at Tirunelveli and Chennai. Question paper is bilingual (English, Hindi) for Post Codes 60 to 62 and trilingual (Tamil, Hindi, English) for Post Codes 63 to 68. |
| 2. Written Test — Post Code 70 (Cook ‘A’) | 100 multiple choice questions in 120 minutes. One mark for each correct answer and 0.25 marks deducted for each wrong answer. Syllabus covers knowledge of cooking and kitchen equipment, General Knowledge, General English and Arithmetic at SSLC or Matriculation level. Question paper is trilingual (Tamil, Hindi, English). |
| 3. Written Test — Post Code 71 (Fireman ‘A’) | 100 multiple choice questions in 120 minutes. One mark for each correct answer and 0.25 marks deducted for each wrong answer. Syllabus covers basic chemistry of flammable liquids and gases, LPG properties, the relation between pressure, volume and temperature, area of triangle, rectangle and parallelogram, volume of cylinder, cone, sphere and cuboid, properties of water, CO2, O2, H2 and inert gases, basic use of electricity and its hazards, simple arithmetic of Class X standard, basic English, and General Knowledge and Current Affairs. |
| 4. Skill Test — Post Codes 60 to 68 | Curriculum based and conducted purely on a GO/NO-GO basis for 100 marks. Candidates must score a minimum of 50 marks (40 marks for reserved category candidates where a post is reserved for that category). Skill test marks are not counted for selection. Written test qualifiers are shortlisted for the skill test in a 1:5 ratio, with a minimum of 10 applicants per post. |
| 5. Skill Test — Post Code 70 (Cook ‘A’) | Purely of qualifying nature, conducted for 100 marks, with a minimum of 60 marks required to qualify. The experience certificate from an established hotel or canteen must be produced at this stage. |
| 6. Skill Test — Physical Efficiency Test, Post Code 71 (Fireman ‘A’) | Purely of qualifying nature. Written test qualifiers who meet the Preliminary Medical Examination norms are shortlisted in a 1:50 ratio. The PET is conducted in two stages and qualifying every event is mandatory — failing any event stops the candidate from proceeding further. Three attempts are allowed in Long Jump only; all other events allow a single attempt. See the PET table below for the exact standards. |
| 7. Detailed Medical Examination — Post Code 71 only | Candidates who qualify Stage 2 of the PET undergo a Detailed Medical Examination, and only those found fit are considered for empanelment. |
| 8. Final Merit | Final selection is made purely on the marks obtained in the Written Test, among candidates who have qualified the Skill Test. In case of a tie, the academic scores of the notified qualification are the tie breaker. Rounding off of marks is not permitted. |
Physical Standards and Physical Efficiency Test — Fireman ‘A’ (Post Code 71)
| Parameter | Men — General | Men — Gorkhas, Hill Tribes, SC and ST | Women and Transgender |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height (minimum) | 165 cm | 160 cm | 155 cm |
| Weight (minimum) | 50 kg | 46 kg | 43 kg |
| Body Mass Index | 18 to 28 | ||
| Waist to Hip Ratio | 1 or less | ||
| Chest on expiration (minimum) | 81 cm | 76 cm | Not applicable |
| Chest on inspiration (minimum) | 86 cm | 81 cm | Not applicable |
| Chest expansion (minimum) | 5 cm | ||
| Distant vision | 6/6 in each eye without glasses or any other aid | ||
| Near vision | Normal (presbyopia correction allowed above 40 years of age) | ||
| Field of vision, hearing, heart sounds, ECG, respiratory, neurological and musculo-skeletal systems | Normal, with no clinical evidence of disease and no known psychiatric illness | ||
| Event | Male up to 40 years | Female and Transgender up to 40 years | Male above 40 years | Female and Transgender above 40 years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stage 1 — 1500 m run (men) / 800 m run (women and transgender) | 7 minutes | 4 minutes | 8 minutes | 5 minutes |
| Stage 2 — Rope climbing using only hands | 5 m from ground level | 4.5 m from ground level | 4.5 m from ground level | 4 m from ground level |
| Stage 2 — Carrying a human dummy by Fireman’s lift (60 kg for men, 50 kg for women and transgender) | 25 m in 60 seconds | 25 m in 75 seconds | 25 m in 75 seconds | 25 m in 90 seconds |
| Stage 2 — Long Jump (best of 3 attempts) | 3.8 m | 3.5 m | 3.5 m | 3.2 m |
| Stage 2 — 100 m run | 15 seconds | 17 seconds | 17 seconds | 19 seconds |
Shoes with spikes are not allowed in the running events. Selected candidates for Fireman ‘A’ must compulsorily stay in the Essential Staff Quarters at IPRC.
Salary and Benefits
| Component | Detail |
|---|---|
| Pay Level — Technical Assistant (Post Codes 60 to 62) | Level 7 of the Pay Matrix, Rs. 44,900 to Rs. 1,42,400 per month |
| Pay Level — Technician ‘B’ (Post Codes 63 to 68) | Level 3 of the Pay Matrix, Rs. 21,700 to Rs. 69,100 per month |
| Pay Level — Cook ‘A’ and Fireman ‘A’ (Post Codes 70 and 71) | Level 2 of the Pay Matrix, Rs. 19,900 to Rs. 63,200 per month |
| Dearness Allowance | Paid at the prescribed rates in force |
| House Rent Allowance | Paid at the prescribed rates in force at the place of posting, for those not availing departmental housing |
| Transport Allowance | Paid at the prescribed rates in force, for those not availing the departmental transport facility |
| Pension | Employees are governed by the National Pension System (NPS) |
| Medical Facilities | Contributory Health Service Scheme for self and dependents |
| Other Benefits | Subsidised canteen, transport facility in lieu of Transport Allowance, limited departmental housing in lieu of HRA, Leave Travel Concession and House Building Advance for construction of a house, as per extant Government orders |
| Travel reimbursement | To and fro second class train fare by the shortest route is reimbursed for attending the Skill Test; no TA is paid for the Written Test |
How to Apply
- Open the Careers page of the IPRC website, iprc.gov.in, any time between 15.09.2026 at 10:00 Hrs and 05.10.2026 at 16:00 Hrs.
- Register with a correct and working e-mail ID, because every further communication about the Written Test and Skill Test is sent only by e-mail.
- Fill the online application for the post code you are eligible for, and choose your written test city — Tirunelveli or Chennai. The city once chosen cannot be changed later.
- Upload your photograph, signature and the required certificates in the prescribed format and size, then verify every entry carefully.
- Pay the application fee online through the SBI e-Payment gateway using internet banking, a domestic debit or credit card, or UPI, print the receipt, and download the Application Form generated on submission.
Note: Physical applications, e-mails, and biodata, resume or CV submissions are not entertained, and an online application once submitted cannot be edited. There is no need to send a printout of the Application Form or any documents to IPRC.
Photograph or signature rejected by the upload form?
IPRC accepts the photograph and the signature only as .jpeg files of up to 1 MB each, and the signature must be in a 7:2 aspect ratio — 70 pixels wide to 20 pixels tall. Resize both to exactly that spec before you upload, so the form does not reject them.
Open the Photo and Signature ResizerDocuments Required
| Document | Format / Notes |
|---|---|
| Recent passport size photograph | .jpeg only, maximum 1 MB. Formal dress with a light shaded background, full face and eyes clearly visible, no cap, hat or sunglasses, and no selfies or casual photographs. Resize your photo and signature → |
| Signature | .jpeg only, maximum 1 MB, signed with a blue ink pen on white paper, in a 7:2 aspect ratio (70 pixels wide to 20 pixels tall) |
| SSLC / SSC / Matriculation / 10th Standard certificate and mark sheet | Required for every post |
| HSC / 12th Standard certificate and mark sheets | If applicable |
| Diploma certificate and mark sheets | Post Codes 60 to 62 |
| ITI certificate and mark sheets (NTC or NAC from NCVT) | Post Codes 63 to 68 |
| Experience certificate | Post Code 70 only — 5 years as Cook, issued by a well established hotel or canteen. Certificates issued by individuals are not accepted. |
| Preliminary Medical Examination (PME) Certificate in Annexure A format | Post Code 71 only — issued by a Government Medical Officer (Allopathy) not below the rank of Assistant Civil Surgeon in Government Health Services, valid for 6 months |
| Aadhaar Card | PAN Card, Voter ID or Driving Licence is accepted if Aadhaar is not available |
| Caste / Community / Income and Asset Certificate | For SC, ST, OBC and EWS candidates, if applicable. EWS certificate must be in the prescribed DoPT format. |
| Disability Certificate | For PwBD candidates, if applicable |
| Discharge Certificate | For Ex-Servicemen candidates, if applicable |
| Bank passbook front page | Required for refund of the application fee — account holder name, account number, bank, branch and IFSC must match |
| No Objection Certificate (NOC) | Candidates employed in Central or State Government, PSUs or autonomous bodies must produce the original NOC at the Skill Test |
| File format for certificates | pdf or jpeg, maximum 1 MB each. File names must not contain blank spaces, special characters or numbers, and the scan must be clearly readable. |
Important Links
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Download Official Notification (PDF) | Download Notification PDF |
| Apply Online / Official Website | iprc.gov.in Careers page |
| Join Telegram Channel | Join Telegram Channel |
| Join WhatsApp Channel | Join WhatsApp Channel |
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- An online application once submitted cannot be edited, so check the post code, category, date of birth and written test city carefully before you press the final submit button.
- Applying for more than one post needs a separate application and a separate fee payment for each post — one payment does not cover two post codes.
- Only the exact qualification prescribed is accepted; equivalent courses are not considered, and the qualification must be from a recognised State Board or University.
- The fee is refunded only to candidates who actually appear in the written test, so the bank details and the passbook front page must be entered and uploaded correctly.
- Selfies, casual photographs, unclear scans, and files whose names contain blank spaces, special characters or numbers will get the application rejected outright.
- Fireman ‘A’ applicants who do not upload the Preliminary Medical Examination certificate in the Annexure A format will not be called for the Skill Test.
- Candidates already working in a Government department or PSU must carry the original No Objection Certificate to the Skill Test — without it they are not allowed to appear and no travelling allowance is paid.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last date to apply for ISRO IPRC Recruitment 2026?
The online application window closes on 05.10.2026 at 16:00 Hrs, and the application fee can also be paid up to that same date.
How many vacancies are there in IPRC Advertisement No. IPRC/RMT/2026/01?
There are 22 vacancies in total, spread across Technical Assistant (05), Technician ‘B’ (13), Cook ‘A’ (01) and Fireman ‘A’ (03) posts.
What qualification is required for IPRC Technician ‘B’ and Technical Assistant posts?
Technical Assistant (Post Codes 60 to 62) needs a first class Diploma in the notified engineering branch, while Technician ‘B’ (Post Codes 63 to 68) needs a 10th pass along with an ITI certificate in the notified trade with NTC or NAC from NCVT.
What is the age limit for IPRC Recruitment 2026?
The age limit is 18 to 35 years as on 05.10.2026 for Post Codes 60 to 68 and 70, and 18 to 25 years as on 05.10.2026 for Fireman ‘A’ (Post Code 71), with relaxation of 5 years for SC and ST and 3 years for OBC where the post is reserved for that category.
What is the application fee, and is it refunded?
The fee is Rs. 750 for Post Codes 60 to 62 and Rs. 500 for Post Codes 63 to 68 and 70 to 71; women, SC, ST, Ex-Servicemen and PwBD candidates get the full amount back, and all other candidates get Rs. 500 or Rs. 400 back, but only if they actually appear in the written test.
Where will the IPRC written test be held?
The written test is held in offline OMR mode at Tirunelveli and Chennai, and the city you choose in the online application cannot be changed later under any circumstances.
What is the salary for IPRC Technical Assistant, Technician ‘B’, Cook ‘A’ and Fireman ‘A’?
Technical Assistant is placed in Level 7 (Rs. 44,900 to Rs. 1,42,400), Technician ‘B’ in Level 3 (Rs. 21,700 to Rs. 69,100), and Cook ‘A’ and Fireman ‘A’ in Level 2 (Rs. 19,900 to Rs. 63,200), plus Dearness Allowance, House Rent Allowance and Transport Allowance.
Do skill test marks count towards the final selection?
No — the skill test is purely on a GO/NO-GO qualifying basis and its marks are not counted, so the final selection is made only on the written test score, with the academic scores of the notified qualification used as the tie breaker.
Disclaimer: The information above has been compiled from the official notification for the convenience of job seekers. Candidates are advised to verify all details from the official website before applying.
