The Liquid Propulsion Systems Centre (LPSC), Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), Department of Space, Government of India, has invited online applications for 19 vacancies of Technical Assistant, Technician ‘B’, Draughtsman ‘B’ and Fireman ‘A’ at its Valiamala (Thiruvananthapuram) and Bengaluru units. Eligibility ranges from a relevant Diploma to SSLC/SSC pass with an ITI trade certificate, depending on the post. Candidates can apply online from 18-08-2026 to 04-09-2026.
Recruitment Overview
| Post Name | Technical Assistant (Mechanical & Chemical), Technician ‘B’ (Electronic Mechanic & Fitter), Draughtsman ‘B’ (Mechanical), Fireman ‘A’ |
| Organization | Liquid Propulsion Systems Centre (LPSC), Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), Department of Space, Government of India |
| Notification / Advertisement No. | LPSC/02/2026 dated 15.08.2026 |
| Location | All India / Central Govt — LPSC is a central ISRO/Department of Space unit, open to candidates nationwide; initial posting at Valiamala (Kerala) or Bengaluru (Karnataka), transferable to any ISRO/DOS unit in India |
| Total Vacancies | 19 (UR: 12, OBC: 4, SC: 1, EWS: 2) — see full breakup below |
| Qualification | Three-year Diploma (Mechanical/Chemical Engg.) for Technical Assistant; SSLC/SSC pass + ITI/NCVT trade certificate for Technician ‘B’ & Draughtsman ‘B’; SSLC/SSC pass + Physical Efficiency Test standards for Fireman ‘A’ — see table below |
| Age Limit | 18–35 years (Post Nos. 813–817); 18–25 years (Post No. 802) as on 04.09.2026 — full relaxation table below |
| Selection Process | Written Test → Skill Test (Post 813–817) • Written Test → PET → Detailed Medical Examination (Post 802) |
| Pay Scale | ₹19,900 – ₹1,42,400/month (Level 2 to Level 7 Pay Matrix, post-wise) |
| How to Apply | Apply online only, via LPSC’s Online Recruitment Portal (accessible through the LPSC website) |
| Official Notification | Download Notification PDF |
| Official Website / Apply Online | www.lpsc.gov.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Date | 15.08.2026 |
| Online Registration Opens | 18.08.2026 (Tuesday), 1400 hrs |
| Online Registration Closes | 04.09.2026 (Friday), 1400 hrs |
| Last Date for Payment of Application Fee | 07.09.2026 (Monday), 1400 hrs |
| Age Reckoning Date | 04.09.2026 |
Application Fee
| Post No. | Category | Fee / Refund |
|---|---|---|
| 813 & 814 | All applicants (initial payment) | ₹750 |
| 813 & 814 | Fee-exempt (Female/SC/ST/PWBD/Ex-Servicemen) | Full refund |
| 813 & 814 | All other candidates | ₹500 refunded (₹250 retained as fee) |
| 802, 815, 816 & 817 | All applicants (initial payment) | ₹500 |
| 802, 815, 816 & 817 | Fee-exempt (Female/SC/ST/PWBD/Ex-Servicemen) | Full refund |
| 802, 815, 816 & 817 | All other candidates | ₹400 refunded (₹100 retained as fee) |
Refund is made online only, and only to candidates who appear for the Written Test; bank account details (Name, Account No., IFSC Code) must be provided while submitting the application. Fee-exempt candidates must upload the applicable certificate for refund. Payment can be made immediately after submitting the application, or later — up to 1400 hrs on 07.09.2026 — via the ‘Make Payment’ option on the portal. No other mode of payment is accepted.
Vacancy Details
| Post No. | Post Name | Location | UR | OBC | SC | EWS | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 813 | Technical Assistant (Mechanical) | Valiamala | 2 | – | – | 1 | 3 |
| 813 | Technical Assistant (Mechanical) | Bengaluru | 1* | 1 | – | 1 | 3 |
| 814 | Technical Assistant (Chemical) | Valiamala | 1 | – | – | – | 1 |
| 815 | Technician ‘B’ (Electronic Mechanic) | Bengaluru | 1* | – | – | – | 1 |
| 816 | Technician ‘B’ (Fitter) | Valiamala | 5† | – | – | – | 5 |
| 816 | Technician ‘B’ (Fitter) | Bengaluru | 1‡ | 2 | 1 | – | 4 |
| 817 | Draughtsman ‘B’ (Mechanical) | Valiamala | 1 | – | – | – | 1 |
| 802 | Fireman ‘A’ | Valiamala | – | 1 | – | – | 1 |
| Total | 12 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 19 |
* One UR post at Bengaluru (Post 813 & Post 815 each) is reserved for PWBD-MD (Backlog Vacancy). † Of the 5 UR posts at Valiamala under Post 816, 1 is reserved for PWBD (HH). ‡ Of the 9 total Fitter posts (Post 816), 2 are reserved for Ex-Servicemen.
Eligibility Criteria
| Criterion | Detail |
|---|---|
| Educational Qualification — Post 813 (Technical Assistant, Mechanical) | Three-year Diploma in Mechanical Engineering with First Class, from a recognised State Board/Institution |
| Educational Qualification — Post 814 (Technical Assistant, Chemical) | Three-year Diploma in Chemical Engineering with First Class |
| Educational Qualification — Post 815 (Technician ‘B’, Electronic Mechanic) | SSLC/SSC pass + ITI/NTC/NAC in Electronic Mechanic Trade from NCVT |
| Educational Qualification — Post 816 (Technician ‘B’, Fitter) | SSLC/SSC pass + ITI/NTC/NAC in Fitter Trade from NCVT |
| Educational Qualification — Post 817 (Draughtsman ‘B’, Mechanical) | SSLC/SSC pass + ITI/NTC/NAC in Draughtsman (Mechanical) Trade from NCVT |
| Educational Qualification — Post 802 (Fireman ‘A’) | SSLC/SSC pass, and must satisfy the prescribed Physical Fitness & Physical Efficiency Test (PET) standards |
| Age Limit | 18–35 years (Post 813–817); 18–25 years (Post 802), as on 04.09.2026 — see Age Relaxation table below |
| Nationality | Only Indian nationals may apply |
| Application Restriction | Candidates intending to apply for more than one post must apply separately for each post |
| Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC/ST (against posts reserved for them) | 5 years relaxation on the maximum age limit |
| OBC (against posts reserved for them) | 3 years relaxation on the maximum age limit |
| Ex-Servicemen, Persons With Benchmark Disabilities, Departmental candidates, Meritorious Sportspersons, Widows, Divorced Women & Women judicially separated (not remarried) | Eligible for age relaxation as per Government of India orders issued from time to time |
| SC/ST/OBC candidates applying against Unreserved posts | No age relaxation applicable |
Minimum age for all posts is 18 years. Birth-date cut-offs (born not earlier than): Post 802 — OBC: 05.09.1998. Post 813, 814, 815, 817 — General/EWS/SC/ST/OBC: 05.09.1991. Post 816 — General/EWS/ST: 05.09.1991, OBC: 05.09.1988, SC: 05.09.1986.
Selection Process
For Post Nos. 813, 814, 815, 816 & 817 (Technical Assistant, Technician ‘B’, Draughtsman ‘B’):
| Stage | Details |
|---|---|
| 1. Written Test | 90 minutes, 80 multiple-choice questions (1 mark each correct answer), –0.33 negative marking per wrong answer. Curriculum-based, testing theoretical & practical knowledge covering the breadth and depth of the trade/discipline. Qualifying marks: 32/80 for UR, 24/80 for Reserved candidates (only if the post is reserved); EWS candidates follow the UR criteria. |
| 2. Skill Test | Based on Written Test performance, candidates are shortlisted in a 1:5 ratio (minimum 10 candidates). Purely on a ‘Go/No-Go’ basis — marks scored in the Skill Test are not counted towards final selection. Qualifying marks: 50/100 for UR, 40/100 for Reserved candidates. |
| 3. Final Selection | Done purely on Written Test marks among candidates who qualify the Skill Test. The select panel is drawn in order of Written Test marks among Skill-Test-qualified candidates. Tie-breaker: academic marks in the notified qualification. |
For Post No. 802 (Fireman ‘A’):
| Stage | Details |
|---|---|
| 1. PME Certificate | A Preliminary Medical Examination (PME) Certificate must be submitted along with the application, in the prescribed format (Annexure-A), issued by a Registered Medical Practitioner not below the rank of Assistant Civil Surgeon (Government Health Services). |
| 2. Written Test | 120 minutes, 80 multiple-choice questions (1 mark each correct answer), –0.25 negative marking per wrong answer. Syllabus: basic chemistry of flammable liquids/gases, LPG properties, pressure-volume-temperature relations, mensuration (areas/volumes), properties of CO2/O2/H2/inert gases, basic electrical safety, properties of water, and general knowledge. |
| 3. Physical Efficiency Test (PET) | Based on Written Test marks, PME-qualified candidates are shortlisted for PET in a maximum 1:50 ratio to the number of vacancies. Conducted in two stages (Stage-1, then Stage-2 for Stage-1 qualifiers), purely on a ‘Go/No-Go’ basis — failing any event disqualifies the candidate from the remaining events. Candidates participate at their own risk; no compensation is payable for injury/disability/death, and a declaration (Annexure-B) must be submitted at the time of reporting for PET. |
| 4. Detailed Medical Examination (DME) | Candidates who qualify both PET stages undergo DME. The select panel is drawn in order of Written Test marks among candidates who qualify DME. Only one chance is given for DME — candidates who do not qualify are not considered for empanelment. |
The Written Test and Skill Test for all posts will be conducted only at venues in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. No travelling allowance is paid for the Written Test. Outstation candidates called for the Skill Test/PET are paid to-and-fro Second Class rail/bus fare by the shortest route (on production of ticket), unless they are availing an Indian Railways concession for the same purpose.
Salary and Benefits
| Component | Detail |
|---|---|
| Pay Matrix (post-wise) | Level 7 — Technical Assistant: ₹44,900–₹1,42,400 • Level 3 — Technician ‘B’ & Draughtsman ‘B’: ₹21,700–₹69,100 • Level 2 — Fireman ‘A’: ₹19,900–₹63,200 |
| Dearness Allowance (DA) | As per extant Central Government rules |
| House Rent Allowance (HRA) | As per extant Central Government rules |
| Pension | National Pension System (NPS) / Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) |
| Other Benefits | Medical facilities for self & dependents, Subsidised Canteen, House Building Advance, Leave Travel Concession, and other social security measures as per Central Government orders |
| Career Advancement | Scientific/Technical staff: Merit Promotion Scheme — reviewed and promoted after a prescribed residency period, without reference to vacancies. Administrative staff: based on vacancy availability. |
How to Apply
- Visit the LPSC website and open the Online Recruitment Portal link for Advt. No. LPSC/02/2026, available from 1400 hrs on 18.08.2026 to 1400 hrs on 04.09.2026.
- Register and fill in the application form, uploading a recent photograph in the prescribed specification (JPG/JPEG, max 40 KB, 95–100 px height & width, white/light background, face & eyes clearly visible).
- Upload the certificates/mark sheets and experience certificate (as applicable) for the prescribed essential qualification, plus any category certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PWBD/Ex-Servicemen) you are claiming.
- Applicants for Post No. 802 (Fireman ‘A’) must also upload the Preliminary Medical Examination (PME) Certificate in the prescribed format (Annexure-A) along with the application.
- Pay the application fee online (immediately, or any time up to 1400 hrs on 07.09.2026) and note down the online registration number for future reference — no documents need be sent to LPSC after successful registration.
Note: Applications are accepted online only. Candidates intending to apply for more than one post must apply separately for each post. Candidates working in Central/State Government, PSUs or Autonomous Bodies must apply under intimation to their present employer and will need to produce a No Objection Certificate to attend the Written Test/Skill Test/PET.
Documents Required
| Document | Format / Notes |
|---|---|
| Recent Photograph | JPG/JPEG, max 40 KB; height & width (resolution) each between 95–100 pixels; white/light background; face & eyes clearly visible, not covered by dark glasses; filename ≤25 characters, letters & numbers only |
| Educational Qualification Certificates/Mark Sheets | Mandatory upload, pertaining to the prescribed essential qualification for the post applied for |
| Experience Certificate | As applicable to the post |
| Category Certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PWBD/Ex-Servicemen) | Mandatory for candidates applying under, or claiming fee exemption via, a reserved category; OBC certificate must specifically include the Creamy Layer exclusion clause and be valid/updated |
| EWS Income & Asset Certificate | DoPT-prescribed format (O.M. dated 31.01.2019), for financial year 2025–2026, obtained on or before 04.09.2026 — mandatory for EWS applicants |
| PME Certificate (Post No. 802 only) | Prescribed format (Annexure-A), issued by a Registered Medical Practitioner not below Assistant Civil Surgeon rank; submitted with the application |
| PET Declaration (Post No. 802 only) | Prescribed format (Annexure-B), submitted at the time of reporting for PET |
| No Objection Certificate (NOC) | Required for candidates serving in Central/State Govt., PSUs or Autonomous Bodies, to attend the Written Test/Skill Test/PET |
| Bank Account Details | Name, Account Number, IFSC Code — to be entered in the online application, for application fee refund |
Important Links
| Download Official Notification (PDF) |
| Apply Online / Official Website |
| Join Telegram Channel |
| Join WhatsApp Channel |
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Applying for more than one post using a single application — apply separately for each post you intend to apply for.
- Uploading a photo that doesn’t meet the exact specification (JPG/JPEG, ≤40 KB, 95–100 px, white/light background, eyes not covered by dark glasses) — applications where the candidate can’t be clearly identified are treated as invalid.
- Government/PSU/Autonomous Body employees applying without informing their current employer or without a No Objection Certificate — they will not be allowed to attend the Written Test/Skill Test/PET without it.
- Providing incorrect or incomplete bank account details — fee refund cannot be processed without correct Name, Account Number and IFSC Code.
- Submitting duplicate/multiple applications — only the latest application against which the fee was paid within the deadline will be considered.
- Post No. 802 (Fireman ‘A’) applicants forgetting to attach the PME Certificate in the prescribed Annexure-A format from an eligible Registered Medical Practitioner — this is required with the application itself, not later.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. What is the last date to apply for LPSC Recruitment 2026?
The online application window closes at 1400 hrs on 04.09.2026 (Friday); the application fee can be paid up to 1400 hrs on 07.09.2026.
Q2. How many total vacancies are there in this recruitment?
There are 19 vacancies in all, across Technical Assistant, Technician ‘B’, Draughtsman ‘B’ and Fireman ‘A’ posts at Valiamala and Bengaluru.
Q3. What is the educational qualification required?
A relevant three-year Diploma with First Class for Technical Assistant posts; SSLC/SSC pass with an ITI/NCVT trade certificate for Technician ‘B’ and Draughtsman ‘B’ posts; and SSLC/SSC pass plus Physical Efficiency Test standards for Fireman ‘A’.
Q4. What is the age limit for this recruitment?
Maximum age (as on 04.09.2026) is 35 years for Post Nos. 813–817 and 25 years for Post No. 802, relaxable by 5 years for SC/ST and 3 years for OBC candidates against posts reserved for them.
Q5. What is the application fee?
₹750 for Post Nos. 813 & 814, and ₹500 for Post Nos. 802, 815, 816 & 817 — with a full refund for fee-exempt categories (Female/SC/ST/PWBD/Ex-Servicemen) and a partial refund for other candidates, paid only to those who appear for the Written Test.
Q6. What is the selection process?
A Written Test followed by a Skill Test for Post Nos. 813–817, and a Written Test followed by a Physical Efficiency Test (PET) and Detailed Medical Examination (DME) for Post No. 802 (Fireman ‘A’).
Q7. What is the pay scale for these posts?
Pay ranges from Level 2 (₹19,900–₹63,200) for Fireman ‘A’ up to Level 7 (₹44,900–₹1,42,400) for Technical Assistant, depending on the post applied for.
Q8. Where will the Written Test and Skill Test be held?
Both are conducted only at venues in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala; no travelling allowance is paid for the Written Test, though outstation candidates called for the Skill Test/PET get to-and-fro Second Class fare.
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.
