LPSC Scientist Engineer Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 3 Posts

LPSC Scientist Engineer Recruitment is open for three Scientist/Engineer ‘SC’ posts in Welding, Turbo Machinery and Power Electronics under the Liquid Propulsion Systems Centre, Department of Space. Online applications can be submitted from 29 September 2026 at 14:00 to 13 October 2026 at 14:00. Applicants must meet the prescribed B.E./B.Tech. and M.E./M.Tech. requirements, pay Rs. 750 initially and complete the process through the LPSC recruitment portal.

Quick Overview

Important Dates

LPSC Scientist Engineer Recruitment Vacancy Details

All three notified posts are unreserved.

Eligibility

Nationality and age

• Only Indian Nationals may apply.
• The maximum age is 30 years as on 13 October 2026.
• Age relaxation is available to Ex-servicemen, Persons with Benchmark Disabilities and departmental candidates as per Government of India orders.

Educational qualification

• Welding: B.E./B.Tech. in Mechanical, Production, Metallurgy, Manufacturing or Material Science and M.E./M.Tech. in Welding Technology, Mechanical Welding and Sheet Metal Engineering, Manufacturing with welding as one subject, Metallurgy with welding as one subject, or Production with welding as one subject.
• Turbo Machinery: B.E./B.Tech. in Mechanical or Aerospace and M.E./M.Tech. in Turbo Machinery, Thermal and Fluids Engineering with Turbo Machinery as one subject, or Aerospace Propulsion with Turbo Machinery as one subject.
• Power Electronics: B.E./B.Tech. in Electronics and Communication, Electronics and Instrumentation, Applied Electronics, Electrical and Electronics, Electrical, Avionics or Power Engineering and M.E./M.Tech. in Power Electronics, Power Electronics and Control, Power Control and Drives, Advanced Electrical Power System, Electrical and Electronics (Power Systems), High Voltage and Power Systems Engineering, or Industrial Power Control and Drives.
• B.E./B.Tech. or equivalent requires at least 65% aggregate marks or CGPA 6.84 on a 10-point scale.
• M.E./M.Tech. or equivalent requires at least 60% aggregate marks or CGPA/CPI 6.5 on a 10-point scale.
• Prescribed qualifications must be completed within the stipulated course duration and obtained from a recognised university or institution.
• Professional courses pursued through Open and Distance Learning are not eligible.
• Candidates must possess the prescribed qualifications by 13 October 2026 and may apply separately for more than one post.

Application Fee

• All applicants must initially pay Rs. 750.
• Female, SC, ST, PwBD and Ex-servicemen candidates receive a full refund after appearing in the written test.
• Other candidates receive a Rs. 500 refund, with Rs. 250 retained as the application fee.
• The refund is made online only to candidates who appear for the written test.
• Payment is accepted online through the LPSC recruitment portal only. No other payment mode is accepted.
• Bank transaction or user charges, if any, are payable by the candidate.

How to Apply

1. Submit the online application between 29 September 2026 at 14:00 and 13 October 2026 at 14:00.
2. Upload the required photograph and qualification certificates/mark sheets.
3. Pay the application fee immediately or by 14 October 2026 at 14:00 through the portal.
4. Record and safely retain the online registration number.
5. Candidates applying for multiple posts must submit a separate application for each post.
6. No application printout, certificate copy or payment receipt needs to be sent to LPSC after successful online registration.

Application Uploads

• Photograph
• Certificates/mark sheets relating to the prescribed essential qualification
• Applicable certificate for fee refund by SC, ST, Persons with Disabilities and Ex-servicemen candidates

Photograph upload specifications

• The photograph must clearly show the applicant’s face.
• The background must be white or another light colour.
• Eyes must be clearly visible and not covered by dark glasses.
• Maximum file size: 40 KB.
• Format: JPG/JPEG.
• Height and width: 95 to 100 pixels each.
• The file name, including extension, must be no more than 25 characters and contain only alphabets and numbers.

Documents for Verification

• Original documents supporting the details furnished in the application at the time of interview.
• Original No Objection Certificate for candidates employed in Central/State Government, Public Sector Undertakings or autonomous bodies.

Selection Process and Exam Pattern

LPSC Scientist Engineer Recruitment selection includes a written test and personal interview.

Written test

• Part A: Discipline-specific multiple-choice questions; 60 questions, 60 marks, 75 minutes, with +1 and -1/3 marking.
• Part B: Aptitude/Ability Test; maximum 15 multiple-choice questions, 20 marks and 30 minutes, with no negative marking.
• Part C: Descriptive technical questions related to the notified specialisation; 20 marks and 30 minutes.
• The written test total is 100 marks.
• Part B aptitude areas include numerical, logical, diagrammatic, abstract and deductive reasoning.
• Part A and Part C cover the notified discipline or specialisation.

Shortlisting and qualifying marks

• Candidates are shortlisted for interview based on written-test performance in a 1:5 ratio, with a minimum of 10 candidates.
• At least 50% is required in each of Parts A, B and C of the written test.
• At least 50 out of 100 is required in the personal interview.
• At least 60% aggregate is required in the written test and interview.
• Final panel weightage is 50% written test and 50% personal interview.

Salary, Job Profile and Posting

The posts carry Pay Matrix Level 10, with a salary of Rs. 56,100 – Rs. 1,77,500.

• Welding: Research and development involving welding of aerospace materials such as high-nickel high-strength alloys, stainless steels and non-ferrous materials.
• Turbo Machinery: Design, CFD studies, testing and performance analysis of turbo machines in launch vehicles.
• Power Electronics: Design, analysis and realisation of high-power, high-frequency and high-efficiency converters for AEPS, low-specific-weight converters for nano-satellite EPS, and drive electronics for high-power BLDC motors.

• Initial posting will be at LPSC, Valiamala, near Thiruvananthapuram.
• Candidates may be posted to any ISRO or Department of Space unit or centre anywhere in India as required.
• The posts are temporary but likely to continue indefinitely.

Physical Requirements

The notified physical requirements include both arms, both legs, bending, communication, hearing, manipulation by fingers, running, reading and writing, seeing, speaking and standing.

Employee Benefits

ISRO employees may receive medical facilities for self and dependants, subsidised canteen, house-building advance, leave travel concession, National Pension System or Unified Pension Scheme and other social-security benefits under Central Government orders.

FAQs

What is the last date to apply for LPSC Scientist Engineer Recruitment?

The last date to submit the online application is 13 October 2026 at 14:00. The fee payment deadline is 14 October 2026 at 14:00.

How many vacancies are available?

There are three vacancies: one each for Welding, Turbo Machinery and Power Electronics. All notified posts are unreserved.

What is the initial application fee?

All applicants must initially pay Rs. 750 online through the LPSC recruitment portal. Refund treatment depends on the candidate category and appearance in the written test.

What are the selection stages?

The selection stages are a written test and a personal interview. The final panel gives 50% weightage to the written test and 50% to the personal interview.

Can a candidate apply for more than one post?

Yes. Candidates may apply separately for more than one post and must submit a separate application for each post.