ISRO IPRC Recruitment 2026 — Technical Assistant, Technician 'B', Cook 'A' & Fireman 'A', 10th Pass, Apply now

ISRO Propulsion Complex (IPRC), Mahendragiri, a lead unit of ISRO working on liquid propulsion systems for India's launch vehicles, is recruiting 22 people across Technical Assistant, Technician 'B' (six trades), Cook 'A', and Fireman 'A' posts. Qualification ranges from SSLC/10th pass plus an ITI trade certificate, to a First Class engineering Diploma. Online applications are open from 15 September 2026, 10:00 AM, to 5 October 2026, 4:00 PM.

Who Should Apply

• Technical Assistant (5 posts: Automobile, Mechanical, Electronics & Communication) — First Class Diploma in the matching engineering discipline
• Technician 'B' — Turner, Fitter, Welder, Machinist, Refrigeration & AC, Electrician (14 posts total) — SSLC/10th pass plus an ITI certificate (NTC or NAC from NCVT) in the specific trade
• Cook 'A' (1 post) — SSLC/10th pass plus 5 years' experience as a Cook in a well-established Hotel/Canteen; the experience certificate must come from that institution, not an individual
• Fireman 'A' (3 posts) — SSLC/10th pass, plus meeting prescribed Physical Fitness Standards and uploading a Preliminary Medical Examination Certificate with the application

Within Technician 'B', Fitter has the most openings (4 posts, 1 reserved for Ex-Servicemen), and Machinist has 1 of its 3 posts reserved for PwBD (Orthopaedically Handicapped) candidates.

Eligibility & Age Limit

Qualification is post-specific: Technical Assistant needs a First Class Diploma in the relevant engineering stream; Technician 'B' needs SSLC/10th pass plus a matching NCVT-certified ITI trade certificate; Cook 'A' needs SSLC/10th pass plus 5 years of institutional cooking experience; Fireman 'A' needs SSLC/10th pass plus meeting physical fitness standards. Age is calculated as on 5 October 2026: 18 to 35 years for post codes 60–68 and 70 (Technical Assistant, Technician 'B', and Cook 'A'), and a notably tighter 18 to 25 years for Fireman 'A'. Age relaxation is 5 years for SC/ST and 3 years for OBC, but only where that specific post is reserved for the category. Serving Government Employees, Ex-Servicemen, Persons with Benchmark Disabilities, Widows, Divorced/judicially-separated women (not remarried), and Meritorious Sportspersons get upper age relaxation as per Government of India orders — the notification doesn't state the exact number of years for these categories.

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Salary & Pay Scale

Technical Assistant carries Pay Level-7 (₹44,900–₹1,42,400); Technician 'B' carries Pay Level-3 (₹21,700–₹69,100); Cook 'A' and Fireman 'A' carry Pay Level-2 (₹19,900–₹63,200). On top of this, selected candidates get Dearness Allowance, House Rent Allowance, and Transport Allowance at rates applicable to their place of posting (for those not using departmental housing/transport), are covered under the National Pension System, and get Contributory Health Service Scheme medical benefits, subsidized canteen access, and Leave Travel Concession — so actual take-home compensation runs meaningfully above the basic pay-matrix figure alone.

Important Dates

Application Fee

Fee is payable online only, via the SBI e-Payment gateway (Internet Banking, Domestic Debit/Credit Card, or UPI) — cash, cheque, draft, money order, and IPO are not accepted. Refunds are given only to candidates who appear in the Written Test: Female, SC, ST, Ex-Serviceman, and PwBD candidates get a full refund, while other candidates get ₹500 (post codes 60–62) or ₹400 (post codes 63–71) back, minus applicable bank charges. No refund is given in any other scenario.

How to Apply

1. Visit the Careers page of career.iprc.gov.in between 15 September 2026, 10:00 AM and 5 October 2026, 4:00 PM.
2. Register and fill in the online application form — candidates registered on the National Career Services (NCS) portal can also apply this way.
3. Upload a recent photograph (JPEG, formal dress, light background, no cap/sunglasses, max 1 MB) and a signature made in blue ink on white paper (JPEG, aspect ratio 7:2, max 1 MB).
4. Upload scanned certificates/testimonials specific to your post (see Documents section below) — PDF or JPEG, max 1 MB each.
5. Choose your preferred city (Tirunelveli or Chennai) for the Written Test — this cannot be changed later under any circumstance.
6. Pay the application fee online via the SBI e-Payment gateway — either immediately after submitting, or any time before 5 October 2026 via the link on the advertisement page.
7. Review every entered detail carefully — the online application cannot be edited after final submission.
8. Download and keep the generated Application Form for your records; you don't need to send a printout to IPRC.

Since exact photo/signature specs and file-size limits are given, resize your photo and signature to the exact spec before you start, and use the age calculator to confirm your exact age as on the 5 October 2026 cut-off date.

How Are Candidates Selected

Written Test: Compulsory for every post, held offline in OMR mode at either Tirunelveli or Chennai (your choice, fixed at application time). For Technical Assistant and Technician 'B': 80 MCQs, 90 minutes, curriculum-based on your qualification, +1 for correct/−0.33 for wrong, with a 32/80 passing mark for UR and 24/80 for reserved categories where the post is reserved. For Cook 'A' and Fireman 'A': 100 MCQs, 120 minutes, +1/−0.25 marking, covering post-relevant knowledge (cooking and kitchen equipment for Cook; basic chemistry, physics, arithmetic and general knowledge for Fireman).

Skill Test: Qualifying (GO/NO-GO) only — marks here don't count toward final selection. For Technical Assistant, Technician 'B', and Cook 'A', qualified Written Test candidates are shortlisted at a 1:5 ratio (minimum 10 per post) for a curriculum-based practical test (100 marks, minimum 50 to qualify, or 40 for reserved categories). For Fireman 'A', candidates are shortlisted at 1:50 for a two-stage Physical Efficiency Test — Stage 1 (1500m/800m run) followed by Stage 2 (rope climbing, fireman's lift carry, long jump, 100m run) — followed by a Detailed Medical Examination.

Final Selection: Based purely on Written Test scores among candidates who qualify the Skill Test — the Skill Test itself doesn't add or subtract marks. Ties are broken using academic scores in the notified qualification.

Why This Job Matters

IPRC Mahendragiri is a lead ISRO unit responsible for liquid propulsion research, engine and stage assembly/integration/testing, and propellant production for India's launch vehicles and satellite programme — directly supporting India's space missions. This recruitment is notable for its unusually detailed, transparent selection mechanics (exact passing marks, shortlisting ratios, and even the specific Physical Efficiency Test standards for Fireman candidates published upfront), and initial posting at Mahendragiri comes with the possibility of transfer to any ISRO or Department of Space centre in India.

The FreshersLike Take

Best fit: A strong fit for ITI-trade certificate holders (Turner, Fitter, Welder, Machinist, Refrigeration & AC, Electrician) or engineering diploma holders who want a genuinely prestigious central government technical role at a lead ISRO facility, with fairly generous pay levels for the qualification required.

Who should think twice: The Fireman 'A' post has an unusually tight 18–25 age window compared to every other post here (18–35), and its physical standards are extensive and strictly enforced — a long list of disqualifying conditions (from flat feet to colour blindness to hernia) means even fit candidates should read Section 6.2 of the official notification closely before assuming they'll pass.

Practical tip: Your exam city choice (Tirunelveli or Chennai) is locked in permanently at the time of application with no exceptions — decide this carefully before you submit, since a scheduling conflict or travel issue later won't get you moved to the other city.

Documents Required

• Certificate and mark sheet for SSLC/SSC/Matriculation/10th Standard
• Certificate and mark sheets for HSC/12th Standard, if applicable
• Certificate and mark sheets for your Diploma (Technical Assistant posts) or ITI qualification (Technician 'B' posts)
• Aadhaar Card (or PAN Card/Voter ID/Driving Licence if you don't have Aadhaar)
• Caste/Community/Income & Asset Certificate, for SC/ST/OBC/EWS candidates
• Disability Certificate, for PwBD candidates
• Discharge Certificate, for Ex-Serviceman candidates
• Institutional experience certificate from a well-established Hotel/Canteen (Cook 'A' only — individual-issued certificates are not accepted)
• Preliminary Medical Examination (PME) Certificate, issued by a Government Medical Officer not below Assistant Civil Surgeon rank, valid for 6 months (Fireman 'A' only)
• Bank passbook front page, for fee refund purposes

What Happens After Selection

Documents uploaded online are verified at the Skill Test stage — candidates must bring all originals, and any mismatch with what was entered online results in summary rejection at any stage of the process. Candidates already employed in Central/State Government, PSUs, Quasi-Government, or Autonomous Bodies must produce a No Objection Certificate from their current employer at the Skill Test, or they won't be permitted to attend. Selected candidates may need to join immediately once found medically fit. Initial posting is at IPRC, Mahendragiri, but selected candidates are liable to be posted at any ISRO or Department of Space centre in India. These posts are described as temporary in nature but likely to continue indefinitely.

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Common Questions

How many vacancies are there in ISRO IPRC Recruitment 2026?

22 total, across 9 post codes — 5 Technical Assistant, 14 Technician 'B' (across 6 trades), 1 Cook 'A', and 3 Fireman 'A'.

What is the last date to apply?

5 October 2026, 4:00 PM. Applications opened on 15 September 2026, 10:00 AM.

Can a 10th pass (SSLC) candidate apply?

Yes — Technician 'B', Cook 'A', and Fireman 'A' all accept SSLC/10th pass as the base qualification (Technician 'B' additionally needs a matching ITI trade certificate, and Cook 'A' needs 5 years of institutional experience). Only Technical Assistant requires a Diploma.

Is there an application fee?

Yes — ₹750 for Technical Assistant posts (60–62), and ₹500 for Technician 'B', Cook 'A', and Fireman 'A' posts (63–71). A partial or full refund is given, but only to candidates who appear in the Written Test.

Is the exam computer-based?

No. The Written Test is held offline in OMR (pen-and-paper) mode at Tirunelveli or Chennai — it is explicitly not computer-based.

Do Skill Test marks count toward my final selection?

No. The Skill Test is purely qualifying (GO/NO-GO) — final selection is based entirely on Written Test marks among candidates who clear the Skill Test.

Can I apply for more than one post?

Yes, but you must submit a separate application and pay the fee separately for each post.

What is the age limit for Fireman 'A'?

18 to 25 years as on 5 October 2026 — notably tighter than the 18–35 window for every other post in this notification.

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