ISRO IPRC Recruitment 2026: Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), Propulsion Complex (IPRC), Mahendragiri has released the official recruitment notification for 22 Technical Assistant, Technician ‘B’, Cook ‘A’ and Fireman ‘A’ posts. The recruitment is for various technical and support positions at IPRC, Tirunelveli District, Tamil Nadu. 0001
Eligible candidates with the prescribed Diploma, 10th/SSLC, ITI and relevant work experience can apply online. The Technical Assistant posts carry Level-7 pay of ₹44,900–₹1,42,400, while Technician ‘B’, Cook ‘A’ and Fireman ‘A’ posts carry the applicable lower pay levels. The online application window is from 15.09.2026 at 10:00 AM to 05.10.2026 at 4:00 PM. The closing date is also the cut-off date for age and qualification.
ISRO IPRC Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization Name | Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) |
| Department | Department of Space, Government of India |
| Recruitment Name | ISRO IPRC Recruitment 2026 |
| Organization/Unit | ISRO Propulsion Complex (IPRC), Mahendragiri |
| Post Name | Technical Assistant, Technician ‘B’, Cook ‘A’ & Fireman ‘A’ |
| Total Vacancies | 22 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Job Location | IPRC, Mahendragiri, Tirunelveli District, Tamil Nadu |
| Initial Place of Posting | IPRC, Mahendragiri |
| Salary | ₹19,900 – ₹1,42,400 + applicable allowances |
| Official Website | www.iprc.gov.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification / Advertisement | September 2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | 15.09.2026 at 10:00 AM |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 05.10.2026 at 4:00 PM |
| Cut-off Date for Age & Qualification | 05.10.2026 |
| Written Test | To be announced by IPRC |
| Skill Test | To be announced |
| Physical Efficiency Test – Fireman | To be announced |
The official notification specifies 15 September 2026 at 10:00 hours as the opening time and 5 October 2026 at 16:00 hours as the closing time. 0001
Application Fee
| Post / Post Code | Application Fee | Refund on Appearing in Written Test |
|---|---|---|
| Technical Assistant – Post Codes 60 to 62 | ₹750 | ₹750 for Female/SC/ST/Ex-SM/PwBD; ₹500 for others, subject to bank charges |
| Technician ‘B’, Cook ‘A’ & Fireman ‘A’ – Post Codes 63 to 71 | ₹500 | ₹500 for Female/SC/ST/Ex-SM/PwBD; ₹400 for others, subject to bank charges |
The application fee is initially payable by eligible candidates. Refund is granted only to candidates who appear in the Written Test. Female, SC, ST, Ex-Servicemen and PwBD candidates are eligible for full refund, subject to the notification conditions. 0001
Age Limit
The age is calculated as on 05.10.2026.
| Post | Minimum Age | Maximum Age |
|---|---|---|
| Technical Assistant | 18 Years | 35 Years |
| Technician ‘B’ | 18 Years | 35 Years |
| Cook ‘A’ | 18 Years | 35 Years |
| Fireman ‘A’ | 18 Years | 25 Years |
The notification specifies 18–35 years for Post Codes 60–68 and 70, while Fireman ‘A’ (Post Code 71) has an age limit of 18–25 years. Advertisement_12092026(1)
Age Relaxation
| Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC / ST | 5 Years, where the post is reserved |
| OBC | 3 Years, where the post is reserved |
| Serving Government Employees | As per Government of India rules |
| Ex-Servicemen | As per Government of India rules |
| PwBD | As per Government of India rules |
| Widows / Divorced Women / Judicially Separated Women | As per Government of India rules |
| Meritorious Sportspersons | As per Government of India rules |
The notification specifically provides 5 years’ relaxation for SC/ST and 3 years for OBC candidates where applicable, while other eligible categories receive relaxation according to Government of India orders. Advertisement_12092026(1)
Educational Qualification
| Post Name | Qualification and Experience |
|---|---|
| Technical Assistant – Automobile Engineering | First Class Diploma in Automobile Engineering |
| Technical Assistant – Mechanical | First Class Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or Production Engineering |
| Technical Assistant – Electronics & Communication | First Class Diploma in Electronics Engineering / Electronics & Communication Engineering / Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering / Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering |
| Technician ‘B’ – Turner | 10th/SSLC/Matric + ITI in Turner Trade with NTC from NCVT or NAC from NCVT |
| Technician ‘B’ – Fitter | 10th/SSLC/Matric + ITI in Fitter Trade with NTC from NCVT or NAC from NCVT |
| Technician ‘B’ – Welder | 10th/SSLC/Matric + ITI in Welder Trade with NTC from NCVT or NAC from NCVT |
| Technician ‘B’ – Machinist | 10th/SSLC/Matric + ITI in Machinist Trade with NTC from NCVT or NAC from NCVT |
| Technician ‘B’ – Refrigeration & Air Conditioning | 10th/SSLC/Matric + ITI in Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Trade with NTC from NCVT or NAC from NCVT |
| Technician ‘B’ – Electrician | 10th/SSLC/Matric + ITI in Electrician Trade with NTC from NCVT or NAC from NCVT |
| Cook ‘A’ | 10th/SSLC/Matric + 5 years’ experience as Cook in a well-established Hotel/Canteen |
| Fireman ‘A’ | 10th/SSLC/Matric + prescribed Physical Fitness Standards + Preliminary Medical Examination Certificate |
The qualification details above are taken from the vacancy/eligibility pages of the notification. For Cook ‘A’, the experience certificate must be from a well-established hotel or canteen; experience certificates issued by individuals will not be accepted. Fireman applicants must upload the prescribed Preliminary Medical Examination Certificate along with the online application.
Vacancy Details
| Post Code | Post Name | No. of Posts | Reservation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60 | Technical Assistant – Automobile Engineering | 1 | OBC – 1 |
| 61 | Technical Assistant – Mechanical | 3 | UR – 1, OBC – 1, ST – 1 |
| 62 | Technical Assistant – Electronics & Communication | 1 | UR – 1 |
| 63 | Technician ‘B’ – Turner | 2 | UR – 1, SC – 1 |
| 64 | Technician ‘B’ – Fitter | 4 | OBC – 3, EWS – 1 |
| 65 | Technician ‘B’ – Welder | 2 | UR – 1, SC – 1 |
| 66 | Technician ‘B’ – Machinist | 3 | UR – 2, SC – 1 |
| 67 | Technician ‘B’ – Refrigeration & Air Conditioning | 1 | UR – 1 |
| 68 | Technician ‘B’ – Electrician | 1 | EWS – 1 |
| 70 | Cook ‘A’ | 1 | UR – 1 |
| 71 | Fireman ‘A’ | 3 | UR – 2, OBC – 1 |
| Total | 22 |
The notification confirms a total of 22 vacancies. One Fitter post is reserved for Ex-Servicemen, one Machinist post is identified for PwBD (Ortho), and one Fireman post is reserved for Ex-Servicemen within the notified reservation framework.
Selection Process
The selection method differs slightly according to the post.
Technical Assistant, Technician ‘B’ & Cook ‘A’
- Written Test
- Curriculum-based Skill Test
- Final selection based on Written Test marks
- Skill Test is conducted on a GO/NO-GO basis
- Skill Test marks are not added to the final merit
- Tie in Written Test marks is resolved using academic marks
Fireman ‘A’
- Written Test
- Preliminary Medical Examination
- Physical Efficiency Test (Skill Test)
- Detailed Medical Examination
- Final empanelment based on Written Test marks among candidates who qualify the required stages
The Written Test is conducted in offline OMR mode at Tirunelveli and Chennai. Candidates must select their preferred examination city while applying, and the choice cannot subsequently be changed.
Written Test Pattern
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Question Type | Multiple Choice Questions |
| Total Questions | 80 |
| Maximum Marks | 80 |
| Duration | 90 Minutes |
| Correct Answer | +1 Mark |
| Wrong Answer | -0.33 Mark |
| UR Qualifying Marks | 32/80 |
| Reserved Category Qualifying Marks | 24/80, where applicable |
For Technical Assistant and Technician ‘B’, candidates qualifying in the Written Test are shortlisted for Skill Test in a 1:5 ratio, with a minimum of 10 candidates per post. The Skill Test carries 100 marks but is qualifying in nature; candidates must secure 50 marks, or 40 marks for applicable reserved candidates. Advertisement_12092026(1)
Fireman Physical Efficiency Test
The Fireman Skill Test/Physical Efficiency Test is conducted in two stages. Candidates must qualify in all prescribed events.
| Event | Male – Up to 40 Years | Female/Transgender – Up to 40 Years | Male – Above 40 Years | Female/Transgender – Above 40 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1500 m Run | 7 minutes | — | 8 minutes | — |
| 800 m Run | — | 4 minutes | — | 5 minutes |
| Rope Climbing | 5 m | 4.5 m | 4.5 m | 4 m |
| Fireman’s Lift – 25 m | 60 sec | 75 sec | 75 sec | 90 sec |
| Long Jump | 3.8 m | 3.5 m | 3.5 m | 3.2 m |
| 100 m Run | 15 sec | 17 sec | 17 sec | 19 sec |
Three attempts are permitted for the Long Jump, with the best of the three considered. Only one attempt is provided for the other events. 0001
Salary Details
| Post Name | Pay Level | Salary / Pay Scale |
|---|---|---|
| Technical Assistant | Level 07 | ₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400 |
| Technician ‘B’ | Level 03 | ₹21,700 – ₹69,100 |
| Cook ‘A’ | Level 02 | ₹19,900 – ₹63,200 |
| Fireman ‘A’ | Level 02 | ₹19,900 – ₹63,200 |
Technical Assistant employees are also eligible for applicable allowances such as Dearness Allowance, House Rent Allowance and Transport Allowance, subject to the conditions specified in the notification. Other applicable Government benefits are also provided according to rules. 0001
How to Apply ISRO IPRC Recruitment 2026?
Candidates must apply online only through the IPRC Careers page.
- Visit the official IPRC website.
- Open the Careers section.
- Select the IPRC Recruitment 2026 advertisement.
- Read the detailed notification carefully.
- Register and complete the online application.
- Enter personal, educational and other required details.
- Upload the required certificates/documents.
- Upload the prescribed Preliminary Medical Examination Certificate if applying for Fireman ‘A’.
- Pay the applicable application fee online.
- Enter the correct bank details for fee refund.
- Submit the application before 05.10.2026 at 4:00 PM.
- Download and save/print the submitted application and payment receipt for future reference.
Applications through post, email, biodata, resume or CV are not accepted. 0001
Required Documents
Candidates should keep the following documents ready as applicable:
- Recent photograph
- Signature
- SSLC/10th certificate
- ITI certificate
- Diploma certificate and mark sheets
- Experience certificate
- Community certificate
- EWS certificate, where applicable
- PwBD certificate, where applicable
- Ex-Servicemen documents, where applicable
- Preliminary Medical Examination Certificate for Fireman ‘A’
- No Objection Certificate (NOC), where applicable
- Bank passbook front page for fee refund
- Other certificates/testimonials required under the notification
Important Links
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Notification PDF | Click Here |
| Official Website | www.iprc.gov.in |
