ISRO IPRC Recruitment 2026 is open for Technical Assistant, Technician ‘B’, Cook ‘A’ and Fireman ‘A’ posts under ISRO Propulsion Complex. Online applications can be submitted from 15.09.2026 at 10:00 Hrs to 05.10.2026 at 16:00 Hrs. The recruitment includes 22 post-wise vacancies, written tests and post-specific skill, physical efficiency or medical requirements. Candidates should check the prescribed qualification, age, fee and upload requirements before applying.
Quick Overview
Important Dates
Vacancy Details
ISRO IPRC Recruitment 2026 Eligibility
Nationality and general eligibility
- Only Indian Nationals are eligible.
- Candidates must possess the exact prescribed qualification acquired from a recognized State Board or University by 05.10.2026.
- Candidates must meet the applicable post-specific qualification, age and experience requirements.
Educational qualification
- 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, or Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering.
- Technician ‘B’ posts: SSLC/SSC/Matriculation/10th Standard pass and ITI in the relevant trade with NTC or NAC from NCVT.
- Cook ‘A’: SSLC/SSC/Matriculation/10th Standard pass.
- Fireman ‘A’: SSLC/SSC/Matriculation/10th Standard pass, prescribed physical fitness standards, and Preliminary Medical Examination Certificate.
Experience
Cook ‘A’ applicants require five years of experience as a cook in a well-established hotel or canteen. The experience certificate must be issued by the hotel or canteen; certificates from individuals are not accepted.
Age limit
- Minimum age: 18 years.
- Maximum age: 35 years for post codes 60 to 68 and 70.
- Maximum age: 25 years for post code 71.
- Age is calculated as on 05.10.2026.
- SC/ST candidates receive 5 years where the post is reserved for the category, and OBC candidates receive 3 years where the post is reserved for the category.
- Other applicable relaxations for serving Government employees, Ex-Servicemen, PwBD, eligible widows/divorced women/judicially separated women and meritorious sportspersons are as per Government of India orders.
Application Fee
- Post codes 60 to 62: Rs.750 per application.
- Post codes 63 to 68 and 70 to 71: Rs.500 per application.
- Female, SC, ST, Ex-Servicemen and PwBD candidates who appear in the written test are eligible for refund as specified in the notification.
Payment can be made through the Online SBI e-Payment gateway, internet banking, domestic debit card, domestic credit card or UPI.
How to Apply
- Register online between 15.09.2026 at 10:00 Hrs and 05.10.2026 at 16:00 Hrs.
- Enter the required details and upload the prescribed photograph, signature and certificates/testimonials.
- Select the written-test city: Tirunelveli or Chennai.
- Submit the application and pay the applicable fee online.
- Download and preserve the generated application form and payment receipt.
The online application cannot be edited after submission. The written-test city choice also cannot be changed.
Application Uploads and Specifications
Documents to upload
- Recent photograph.
- Signature.
- Post-specific educational certificates and mark sheets.
- Applicable caste/community/income and asset certificate.
- Applicable disability certificate.
- Applicable Ex-Servicemen discharge certificate.
- Cook ‘A’: previous experience certificates.
- Fireman ‘A’: Preliminary Medical Examination Certificate.
- Bank passbook front page for fee refund purposes.
Upload specifications
- Photograph: JPEG, maximum 1 MB; formal dress, light background, clear face and eyes.
- Signature: JPEG, maximum 1 MB, blue ink on white paper, aspect ratio 7:2.
- Certificates/testimonials: PDF or JPEG, maximum 1 MB, with clear contents.
- Uploaded filenames must not contain blank spaces, special characters or numbers.
Documents for verification
- Originals of all documents uploaded with the online application must be produced during the Skill Test or whenever required.
- Government, PSU, autonomous-body and similar employees must produce a No Objection Certificate during the Skill Test.
- Fireman ‘A’ applicants must produce the Preliminary Medical Examination Certificate during the Skill Test.
Selection Process and Exam Pattern
Technical Assistant, Technician ‘B’ and Cook ‘A’ selection includes a Written Test followed by a Skill Test. Fireman ‘A’ selection includes a Written Test, Physical Efficiency Test and Detailed Medical Examination. Final selection is based on Written Test marks among candidates qualifying in the applicable skill and medical requirements.
- Technical Assistant and Technician ‘B’: 80 curriculum-based MCQs, 90 minutes, 1 mark for each correct answer and 0.33 marks negative marking for each wrong answer.
- Cook ‘A’ and Fireman ‘A’: 100 MCQs, 120 minutes, 1 mark for each correct answer and 0.25 marks negative marking for each wrong answer.
- The Written Test will be conducted offline using the OMR method.
- The Skill Test is qualifying and conducted on a GO/NO-GO basis.
Syllabus
- Technical Assistant and Technician ‘B’: Curriculum or academic syllabus of the prescribed qualification.
- Cook ‘A’: Cooking and kitchen equipment, General Knowledge, General English and Arithmetic at SSLC/Matriculation level.
- Fireman ‘A’: Basic chemistry, LPG properties, pressure-volume-temperature relations, geometry and mensuration, properties of gases and water, electrical hazards, Class X arithmetic, basic English, General Knowledge and Current Affairs.
Minimum qualifying marks
- Technical Assistant and Technician ‘B’ Written Test: 32/80 for UR and 24/80 for reserved-category candidates where the post is reserved for that category.
- Technical Assistant and Technician ‘B’ Skill Test: 50/100 for UR and 40/100 for reserved-category candidates where the post is reserved for that category.
- Cook ‘A’ Skill Test: 60/100.
- Fireman ‘A’: Qualifying standards apply to every Physical Efficiency Test event; candidates must also qualify the Detailed Medical Examination.
Fireman Physical Standards
- Fireman ‘A’ applicants must meet the prescribed height, weight, vision, hearing, chest, medical and other physical fitness standards.
- Candidates must qualify all Physical Efficiency Test events. Stage 1 consists of a timed run; Stage 2 includes rope climbing, carrying a human dummy, long jump and a 100-metre run.
- The Preliminary Medical Examination Certificate must be issued by a Government Medical Officer of at least Assistant Civil Surgeon rank and is valid for six months.
Salary and Job Details
Pay scale
- Technical Assistant: Level 7, Rs.44,900-Rs.1,42,400.
- Technician ‘B’: Level 3, Rs.21,700-Rs.69,100.
- Cook ‘A’: Level 2, Rs.19,900-Rs.63,200.
Posting and engagement
- Initial posting will be at IPRC, Mahendragiri, Tirunelveli District, Tamil Nadu.
- Selected candidates may be posted at any ISRO Centre or Department of Space unit anywhere in India as required.
- Selected Fireman ‘A’ candidates must stay in Essential Staff Quarters, IPRC.
- Posts are temporary in nature but likely to continue indefinitely.
IPRC works in liquid propulsion research and development, assembly, integration and testing of engines and stages, high-altitude testing, and production and supply of propellants.
FAQs
What is the last date to apply for ISRO IPRC Recruitment 2026?
The application last date is 05.10.2026 at 16:00 Hrs. The fee payment last date is also 05.10.2026.
What fee applies to the posts?
Post codes 60 to 62 require Rs.750 per application. Post codes 63 to 68 and 70 to 71 require Rs.500 per application.
Which written-test cities are available?
The available written-test cities are Tirunelveli and Chennai.
What are the Fireman ‘A’ physical and medical requirements?
Fireman ‘A’ applicants must meet the prescribed height, weight, vision, hearing, chest, medical and other physical fitness standards, qualify all Physical Efficiency Test events and qualify the Detailed Medical Examination. The Preliminary Medical Examination Certificate must be issued by a Government Medical Officer of at least Assistant Civil Surgeon rank and is valid for six months.
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