GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
DEPARTMENT OF SPACE
VIKRAM SARABHAI SPACE CENTRE
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM-695022

ADVERTISEMENT No. VSSC-244, Dated 11.03.2009 

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INVITES APPLICATIONS FOR THE POST OF SCIENTIST/ENGINEER-SC

Final year students/Candidates awaiting results NEED NOT apply

[Pay Band Rs.15,600 - 39,100/- + Rs.5,400/- (Grade Pay)]

Post No No.of  Posts Essential Qualification
1119 Four M.Sc. Degree in  Chemistry (General Chemistry)
1120 Two M.Sc. Degree in Polymer Chemistry
1121 Five B.E/B.Tech or equivalent in Aeronautics/Aerospace Engineering
1122 Seven B.E/B.Tech or equivalent in Chemical Engineering
1123 Three M.E/M.Tech or equivalent in Aerospace/Mechanical Engineering with specialization in Propulsion
1124 One M.E/M.Tech or equivalent in Aeronautics/Aerospace Engineering with Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)
1125 Four M.E/M.Tech or equivalent in Aeronautics/Aerospace Engineering with Aerodynamics
1126 Two M.E/M.Tech or equivalent in Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering with Thermal Sciences
1127 Four M.E/M.Tech or equivalent in Chemical Engineering
1128 One M.E/M.Tech or equivalent in Mechatronics Engineering
1129 One M.E/M.Tech or equivalent in Process Control & Instrumentation Engineering

      Note:
      1. M.Sc or equivalent qualification should be in First Class with an aggregate minimum of 65% marks.
      2. B.E/B.Tech or equivalent qualification should be in First Class with an aggregate minimum of 65%   marks.
      3. M.E/M.Tech or equivalent qualification should be in First Class with minimum of 60% marks or CGPA/CPI grading of a minimum of 6.5 on a 10 scale or equivalent..
      4. Rounding-off of marks not allowed..
      5.One vacancy each in Post Nos. 1119 & 1122 is reserved for Persons With Disabilities (Orthopaedically Handicapped Persons).
      6. The number of vacancies indicated above are provisional and may be varied depending on the actual requirement.

General Conditions/Instructions:

  1. The posts are temporary, but likely to continue.

  2. Age limit
    Age limit is 35 years as on 30.04.2009, 38 years for OBC and 40 years in the case of SC/ST candidates. Ex-Servicemen & Persons With Disability (PWD) are eligible for age relaxation as per Govrnment rules. Children/family members of those who died in the riots of 1984 will be given preference in recruitment by giving necessary age relaxation as applicable.

  3. As on date, approximate salary in the Pay Band of Rs.15,600-39,100/- (PB-3) + Grade Pay Rs.5,400/- is Rs.29,820/- per month


  4. The Organisation has a progressive HRD policy and provides an excellent growth potential for the right individual through its periodical Merit Based Performance review system (called Merit Promotion Scheme) de-linked from availability of higher post, by which the staff can be evaluated for the advancement of their career in the Organisation.


  5. The Organisation provides medical facilities (Contributory Health Service Scheme) for self and dependants, transport facilities/transport allowance, subsidised canteen facilities, housing accommodation subject to availability, in addition to the facilities available to the other Central Government Staff. The Centre has a well-maintained Central School and a well-stocked Library that provides an excellent opportunity for professional development.

  6. At present the place of posting is VSSC, Thiruvananthapuram, but the selected candidates are liable to be posted in any of the Centres/Units of the Indian Space Research Organisation/Department of Space situated anywhere in India as and when required.

  7. Candidates will have to produce proof of the details furnished in their applications submitted on-line as and when required.

  8. Only Only short-listed candidates will be called for Written Test/Interview as the case may be. Candidates called for Written Test/interview will have the option to answer the questions in Hindi also.

  9. Outstation candidates called for Interview will be paid to and fro Second Class Railway Fare by the shortest route including reservation/sleeper charges on production of proof of journey such as Railway Tickets/Ticket Number or Bus tickets, etc. If the candidates travel in a higher class of accommodation than the one prescribed, only Second Class rail fare excluding the reservation charges/sleeper charges will be paid.

  10. The Organisation reserves the right not to fill up any of the posts, if it so decides.

  11. Only Indian Nationals need apply.

  12. No interim correspondence will be entertained.

  13. Canvassing in any form will be a disqualification.


    14.

    HOW TO APPLY
    Upon on-line registration, applicants will be provided with an on-line Registration Number, which should be carefully preserved for future reference. After submission, it is mandatory for the applicant to send the printed application form (confirmatory copy of the application) along with the following documents by speed post without which online application will not be considered.
    1. Attested copies of all testimonials in proof of educational qualifications, caste, experience etc.
    2. A ‘No Objection Certificate’ from the employer concerned in respect of those applicants who are employed under Central/State Government/Public Sector Undertakings/ Autonomous Bodies.
             The above documents should reach within seven days of registering the application and in any case not later than 07.05.2009.

       


      Guidelines To Fill The Online Application

      STEP 1:  REGISTRATION

      You would require your e-mail ID to register. You can register only once using this e-mail ID. 

      Click on the link "Apply Now". Fill all the fields and click on the 'SUBMIT'  button. On successful registration, you will receive an e-mail with following details:

      From : no-reply@vssc.gov.in 

      Subject: Reg: Advt.No.RMT244 of VSSC RECRUITMENT

      Then click on the link given in the e-mail to open your online application form. Check your SPAM/BULK MAIL folders if the mail is not seen in the INBOX.

      STEP 2:  APPLICATION

      Fill in all the information correctly and "SUBMIT". On Submission, you will have an opportunity to preview and confirm. Read all the details carefully. If any change is required, Click on "GO BACK". 

      To finally submit your application, click on "CONFIRM" button. On successful application, your registration number will be displayed on screen and an e-mail will be sent to you. Note down your Registration Number and keep in a safe place. This would be required for checking the status of your application in future.

      STEP 3:  Print the APPLICATION

      This step is required to send your application summary by post. 

      Click on the "PRINT APPLICATION SUMMARY FORM" button. Take two print-outs of the form.

      STEP 4: SEND SUMMARY FORM BY SPEED POST

      This step is mandatory to complete the application procedure. Without this, your application will not be considered.

      Send one copy affixed with your latest photograph and Testimonial together with copy of Qualifying Exam/Degree mark sheet, OBC/SC attested caste certificates by Speed post to the address mentioned below super scribed in the cover Registration no,Advertisement No. VSSC-244,Dated 11.03.2009. 



      SENIOR ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER, 
      RECRUITMENT SECTION, 
      VIKRAM SARABHAI SPACE CENTRE, 
      THIRUVANANTHAPURAM - 695022
      KERALA


       

      Important Dates to Remember

      1. Opening Date for Online Registration: April 15, 2009 10:00 Hrs

      2. Closing Date for Online Registration: April 30, 2009 17:00 Hrs

      3. Closing Date for Receiving Application by Speed-post: May 07, 2009 17:00 Hrs 

       

       

      For general inquiry             0471-2565331
      Only for Technical queries             rmthelp@vssc.gov.in

       

      Submission Closed