भारत सरकार/Government of India
अंतरिक्ष विभाग/Department of Space
भारतीय अंतरिक्ष अनुसंधान संगठन/INDIAN SPACE RESEARCH ORGANISATION
विक्रम साराभाई अंतरिक्ष केंद्र/VIKRAM SARABHAI SPACE CENTRE
तिरुवनंतपुरम/Thiruvananthapuram – 695022
ADVERTISEMENT NO. VSSC - 332 DATED 29.03.2025
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IMPORTANT DATES
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CRUCIAL DATE OF ELIGIBILITY
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15.04.2025, Time: 1700 Hrs
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OPENING DATE OF ONLINE APPLICATION
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01.04.2025, Time: 1000 Hrs
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CLOSING DATE OF SUBMISSION OF ONLINE APPLICATION
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15.04.2025, Time: 1700 Hrs
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TENTATIVE DATE OF WRITTEN TEST
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TO BE ANNOUNCED IN VSSC WEBSITE
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INVITES APPLICATION FOR THE FOLLOWING POSTS
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Post
No
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Post
&
Pay
Level
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No.
of
posts
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Reserved
for
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Essential
qualifications for the post
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Physical
Requirements
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Nature of
job
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UR
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OBC
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1526
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Assistant (Rajbhasha)
Level 04
(` 25,500 –
` 81,100/-)
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02
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01
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01
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Essential qualification :
1.
Graduation with a minimum of 60% marks or CGPA of 6.32 on a 10-point scale as declared by any recognised University. The candidate should have completed Graduation within the duration of the course as prescribed by the University.
2.
Hindi Typewriting speed @25 words per minute on computer.
3.
Proficiency in the use of Computers.
Desirable qualification:
Knowledge of English Typewriting.
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S, ST, W, L, RW, MF, SE, C, H
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Hindi Typing, Drafting of letters and notes, Organising various training programmes and functions, Maintenance of files, Record keeping, Preparation of Roster, Entry in Registers.
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Post
No
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Post
&
Pay
Level
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No.
of
posts
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Reserved
for
|
Essential
qualifications for the post
|
Physical
Requirements
|
Nature of job
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UR
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OBC
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EWS
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1527
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Light Vehicle Driver-A
Level 02
(` 19,900 –
` 63,200/-)
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05
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02
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02
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01
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1.
Pass in SSLC/SSC/Matric/10th Std.
2.
Must possess valid LVD license.
3. 3 years’ experience as Light Vehicle Driver.
Any other requirement of the Motor Vehicle Act of Kerala State should be met within 3 months after the candidate joins the posts.
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S, SE ST, W, BN, MF, C, BA, BL
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Operating and maintaining light vehicles for the transportation of goods and personnel. Responsible for ensuring the vehicle is in compliance with relevant regulations. Keep record of vehicle maintenance and usage, communicate with dispatchers and other personnel to co-ordinate transportation schedules.
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Out of 05, 01 post is reserved for Ex-servicemen.
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1528
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Heavy Vehicle Driver-A
Level 02
(` 19,900 –
` 63,200/-)
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05
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UR-03
OBC-02
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1.
Pass in SSLC/SSC/Matric/10th Std.
2.
Must possess valid HVD license.
3. Must possess valid Public Service Badge.
In case Public Service Badge is not mandatory in any State(s) /Union Territory(ies), candidates from such State(s) /Union Territory(ies) should meet this requirement within 3 months of joining the post.
4. 5 years’ experience out of which minimum 3 years as Heavy Vehicle Driver and the balance period driving experience of light motor vehicle.
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S, SE ST, W, BN, MF, C, BA, BL
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Operating and maintaining heavy vehicles for the transportation of goods and personnel. Responsible for ensuring the vehicle is in compliance with relevant regulations and safely transporting the cargo to its destination. Keep record of vehicle maintenance and usage, communicate with dispatchers and other personnel to co-ordinate transportation schedules.
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Out of 05, 01 post is reserved for Ex-servicemen.
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For Post Nos 1526 & 1527 (Light Vehicle Driver-A & Heavy Vehicle Driver-A):
1. Total prescribed experience should be after obtaining valid Driving License.
2. Experience certificate should only be from Government / Semi-Government agencies / Registered Companies / Societies / Trusts, etc. Experience Certificate from individuals will not be accepted.
3. Part time experience will not be considered for calculation of number of years of experience.
4. It is mandatory that the candidate should possess the requisite qualification and experience as on the last date of application.
5. In the case of Heavy Vehicle Driver-A, for State(s)/Union Territory(ies) where Public Service Badge is mandatory, the candidate should possess Public Service Badge as on last date of application.
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Post
No
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Post
&
Pay
Level
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No.
of
posts
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Reserved
for
|
Essential
qualifications for the post
|
Physical
Requirements
|
Nature of job
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1529
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Fireman-A
Level 02
(` 19,900 –
` 63,200/-)
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03
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UR-03
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1.
SSLC/SSC Pass.
2.
Should satisfy the prescribed Physical Fitness & Physical Efficiency Test standards.
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S, ST, BN, L, PP, SE
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Responding and participation in fire/ rescue/ surprise drill calls as directed by the
in-charge. Maintenance and testing of fixed/ portable fire protection systems.
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1530
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Cook
Level 02
(` 19,900 –
` 63,200/-)
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01
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UR-01
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1.
SSLC/SSC Pass.
2.
Five year experience in similar capacity (as Cook) in a well established Hotel/Canteen.
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ST, W, BN, L, MF, SE, C
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Preparing and cooking meals and working with a team to ensure that meals are prepared in a timely, hygienic and efficient manner.
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Note: :
1. Persons with Benchmark Disability (PwBD) can apply to the posts suitable to them even if the post is not reserved for them. However, such candidates will be considered for selection to such post by general standard of merit.
2. The above vacancies may vary depending upon the actual requirement.
3. Please note that the qualification prescribed above for the posts advertised is the minimum requirement and the same does not automatically make the candidates eligible for selection.
4. The Centre reserves the right not to fill up any of the posts, if it so desires at any stage.
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Abbreviations
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UR=Un-reserved, OBC=Other Backward Class, S=Sitting, SE=Seeing, ST=Standing, W=Walking, BN=Bending, MF=Manipulation by Fingers, C=Communication, BA=Both Arms, BL=Both Legs
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HOW TO APPLY :
Applications will be received on-line
only and all further communications will be made to the applicants through e-mail/VSSC
website only. Therefore,
the applicants are advised to check their e-mail and visit the VSSC website
from time to time. For submission of online applications, please
visit VSSC website https://www.vssc.gov.in from 1000 hours on 01.04.2025 to 1700 hours
on 15.04.2025. The candidates registered under National Career Service (NCS) portal and fulfilling the eligibility conditions may visit ISRO website and follow the application procedure as stated.
"Government strives to
have a workforce which reflects gender balance and women candidates are
encouraged to apply"
General
conditions/Instructions
01.
The posts are temporary, but likely to
continue.
02.
THOSE WHO POSSESS THE
REQUIRED QUALIFICATION AS ON THE LAST DATE OF APPLICATION ONLY NEED TO APPLY.
03.
Age limit (as on 15.04.2025):
04.
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Sl
No
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Post
No.
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Post
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Age
Limit
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UR
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OBC
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SC
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ST
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EWS
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01
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1526
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Assistant (Rajbhasha)
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28
years
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31
years
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28 years
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28
years
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28
years
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02
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1527
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Light Vehicle Driver-A
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35
years
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38
years
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35 years
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35
years
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35
years
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03
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1528
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Heavy Vehicle Driver-A
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35
years
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38
years
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35 years
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35
years
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35
years
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04
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1529
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Fireman-A
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25
years
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25
years
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25 years
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25
years
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25
years
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05
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1530
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Cook
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35
years
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35
years
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35 years
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35
years
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35
years
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Minimum
age is 18 years for all posts.
Ex-Servicemen,
Disabled Defence Services personnel, Meritorious Sportspersons, Persons with
Benchmark Disability (PwBD), Widows, divorced women and women judicially
separated from their husbands (who are not re-married) are eligible for age
relaxation as per Government of India orders.
04.
For all posts mentioned above (except Fireman - A – Post No.1529), the promotion is against vacancy only. For Fireman-A (Post No.1529), the promotion is under Limited Flexible Complimenting Scheme (LFCS) / Lateral Movement Scheme.
05. 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 established Central School and a well-stocked Library that provides an excellent opportunity for professional development.
06.
At present the place of posting is at 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.
07.
Candidates will have to produce proof of the details furnished in their applications submitted on-line as and when required.
08.
Candidates should be willing to undergo biometric verification.
09. Selection
Process:
1. Assistant (Rajbhasha) [Post No.1526]
The selection process consists of (1) written test and (2) skill test.
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1
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Written test
The written test will be of Objective type of 120 minutes duration with minimum qualifying marks as 50% marks (in Part A, B, C & D) for UR category and 40% marks (in Part A, B, C & D) for reserved categories, strictly for consideration against notified reserved vacancies.
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Written Test Pattern |
Part
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Subject
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No. of questions
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Marks |
Time |
Marking |
A |
Hindi language & grammar |
50 |
50 |
120 minutes |
Objective type
(+1 and -0.25 pattern of marking)
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B |
General English |
50 |
50 |
C |
Quantitative Aptitude & General Knowledge |
50 |
50 |
D |
General Intelligence & Reasoning |
50 |
50 |
Indicative Syllabus |
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Hindi Language & Grammar and General English : Questions to test the candidate’s understanding and knowledge of the languages and ability to write correctly, precisely and effectively, correct use of words, idioms & phrases etc.
General Intelligence & Reasoning : Verbal & non-verbal type questions on Missing Number, Repeated Series, Analogy, Venn diagram, Logical Arrangement of Words, Coding & Decoding, Sitting arrangement, ranking arrangement, Dice, Cube & Cuboid, Calendar, Number Series, Coded equation, Clock, Directions, Counting figures, Problems based on Alphabets, Sequence, Mirror and Water Image etc.
Quantitative Aptitude : Questions on Number System, Percentages, Profit & Loss, Discount, Ratio & Proportion, Mixer & Allegation, Averages, Simple & Compound Interest, Time & distance, Time & Work, Pipe & Cistern, Boat & Stream, Partnership, Surds & Indices, LCM & HCF, Simplification, Geometry (Triangles, Circles, Quadrilateral, Lines & Angles etc.), Mensuration (Area, Perimeter, Volume etc), Trigonometry (Trigonometric Identities, Trigonometric Ratios, Circular measures of Angles, Heights & distance etc.), Algebra (Factorisation, Coordinate Geometry, Polynomials, Sequence & Series, Algebraic identities, Linear equations etc), Statistics & data interpretation etc.
General Knowledge : Questions to test the candidates’ awareness of the environment around and its applications to the society, current affairs of National & International importance etc. The test will also include questions of History, Culture, Geography, Science, Polity, Economy etc and computer awareness.
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2
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Skill test
Based on the performance in the written test, candidates will be short-listed for skill test in the ratio of 1:5 (maximum) to the category-wise number of vacancies, with an aggregate minimum of 10 candidates. Skill test comprises of Computer Literacy Test and Hindi Typing Test. Pass criteria for Computer Literacy Test (60 minutes duration) is 60% marks for UR category and 50% marks for reserved categories, against notified reserved vacancies. A maximum of 5% mistakes are allowed for Hindi Typing Test for UR category and a maximum of 8% mistakes are allowed for reserved categories, against notified reserved vacancies. If sufficient numbers of candidates for empanelment (select list & wait list) do not qualify the skill test, then additional candidates will be short-listed for skill test, in the ratio of 1:5 to the extent of such short-fall.
Indicative Syllabus of Computer Literacy Test |
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MS Word (for 35 marks) : Opening & Saving files, Editing text documents, Inserting, Deleting, Cut, Copy, Paste, Undo, Redo, Find, Search, Replace, Formatting page & setting Margins, Converting files to different formats, Importing & Exporting documents, Using Tool bars, Ruler, Using icons, using help; Formatting documents- Setting font styles, font selection – style, size, colour etc., Type face – Bold, Italic, Underline, Case Settings, Highlighting, Special symbols, Setting paragraph style, Alignments, Indents, Line Space, Margins, Bullets & Numbering; Setting Page Style – Formatting Page, Page tab, Margins, Layout settings, Border & Shading, Column break and line break; Creating Tables – Table Settings, Borders, Alignments, Insertion, Deletion, Merging, Splitting, Sorting and Formula; Drawing – Inserting Clip Arts, Pictures/Files etc; Tools – Spell Checks, Mail Merge, Templates, Tracking changes, Security; Printing documents; Shortcut Keys etc.
MS Excel (for 35 marks) : Spreadsheet & its applications, Opening Spreadsheet, Menus – Main menu, Formula Editing, Formatting, Toolbars, Using help; Working with Spreadsheet – opening, saving files, setting margins; Spreadsheet addressing – rows, columns & cells, referring cells & selecting cells, Short-cut keys; Entering & Deleting Data- Entering data, cut, copy, paste, undo, redo, filling continuous rows/columns, highlighting values, find, search & replace, inserting data, insert cell, column/row & sheet, symbol, clipart, pictures, files etc. Inserting functions, manual breaks; Setting formula- finding total in a column/row, using other formulae; Formatting spreadsheets – Labelling columns & rows, formatting cell, row, column & sheet, Category – Alignment, font, border & shading, hiding/unhiding rows/columns, setting row height, column width; Working with sheets- Sorting, Filtering, Validation, consolidation and subtotal, creating charts – Drawing; Printing, Error checking, spell checks etc.
MS Power Point (for 30 marks) : new presentation, different presentation templates, setting backgrounds, selecting presentation layouts; Creating a presentation – Setting presentation style, adding text to the presentation; Formatting a presentation – Adding style, colour, gradient fills, arranging objects, adding header & footer, Slide background, Slide layout; Adding graphics to the presentation, inserting pictures, tables etc. into presentation etc.
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Indicative Syllabus of Hindi Typing Test |
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Candidates have to type a given passage of 250 words in Hindi at a speed of 25 words per minute on Computer using INSCRIPT keyboard with UNICODE font.
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3
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Final selection will be based on marks scored in the written test from among the candidates who qualify in the skill test. In the event of a tie in the Written Test marks, the inter-se merit of candidates will be decided based on the following tie-breakers to be applied one after the other on need basis:
a. Marks scored in Hindi Language & Grammar
b. Date of birth, with older candidate placed higher.
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2. Light Vehicle Driver-A [Post No.1527] & Heavy Vehicle Driver-A [Post No.1528]
The selection process consists of two levels ie (1) written test and (2) skill test and the details is as follows
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Level
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Selection Process
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1
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Written test
1.
The written test will be conducted first and short-listing of candidates for skill test will be done based on the written test scores in the order of merit in the ratio of 1:5.
2.
The written test consists of one paper containing 100 objective questions carrying one mark each and will be of 2 hours (120 minutes) duration [Correct answers carry one mark each, wrong answers carry -0.25 mark each and unattended questions carry zero mark].
3.
Those who secure a minimum of 50% marks in Part-A and minimum of 50% marks in Part-B, Part-C and Part-D combined in the written test will be eligible for consideration for shortlisting for skill test. Total marks obtained in all four parts of the written test will be reckoned for shortlisting for skill test.
4.
4. In case sufficient number of candidates to fill up reserved vacancies (SC/OBC/Ex-servicemen) are not available, relaxation of marks upto 25% will be allowed in the written test, in increasing steps, to reach required number of candidates in the prescribed ratio of 1:5 to be called for skill test for further consideration under relaxed standards.
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2
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Skill test
1.
The skill
test will be purely on ‘go-no-go’ basis (pass or fail) and marks obtained in
the skill test will not be considered for selection. The skill test will be
evaluated on a 100-point scale with minimum 60% for qualification. No
relaxation is allowed to SC/OBC/Ex-servicemen candidates in the skill test.
2.
The final
selection will be done amongst skill test qualified candidates, purely based
on the scores obtained in the written test. From amongst candidates who
qualify in the skill test with 60% marks, empanelment will be done in the
order of marks obtained in the written test. In case of a tie in the written
scores, the academic scores of the notified qualification will be the
tie-breaker.
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The syllabus for written test and apportionment of marks for different parts of selection of Light Vehicle Driver-A (Post No.1525) and Heavy Vehicle Driver-A (Post No.1526) is as follows:
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Sl No.
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Syllabus
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Marks Allotted
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1
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PART-A [OBJECTIVE TYPE
QUESTIONS BASED ON MOTOR VEHICLES ACT, 1988 AS AMENDED FROM TIME TO TIME]
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i.
Various Sections of
Motor Vehicle Act, 1988 as amended from time to time.
ii.
Licensing of Drivers
of Motor Vehicles
iii. Registration of Motor Vehicles
iv. Control of Transport Vehicles
v.
Control of Traffic
vi. Insurance of Motor Vehicles
vii. Offence, Penalties and Procedure
viii. Mandatory signs
ix. Accident Claims
x.
Accident Claims
Tribunals
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50 marks
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2
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PART-B [ENGLISH – ELEMENTARY ENGLISH OF 8TH STANDARD
LEVEL]
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i.
Synonyms, Antonyms
ii.
Use of correct verbs
iii. Choosing appropriate given words and phrases to fill-in
the blanks in sentences
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15 marks
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3
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PART-C [ARITHMETIC – ELEMENTARY ARITHMETIC OF 10TH
STANDARD LEVEL]
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i.
Addition, Subtraction,
Multiplication, Division
ii.
Percentage, Ratio,
Average
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15 marks
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4
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PART-D [GENERAL KNOWLEDGE]
|
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i.
General Knowledge,
Current Affairs
ii.
‘Who’ is ‘Who’
iii. States and Capitals of India
iv. Geography of India
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20 marks
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3. Fireman-A (Post No.1529)
The prescribed Physical Fitness Standards for the post of Fireman-A is as follows.
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Parameter
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Men
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Women &
Transgender
|
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General / OBC
categories
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Gorkhas, Hill
Tribes,
SC & ST
categories
|
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Height
(minimum)
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165 cm
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160 cm
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155 cm
|
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Weight
(minimum)
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50 kg [BMI 18-28]
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46 kg [BMI 18-28]
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43 kg [BMI 18-28]
|
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Waist
to Hip Ratio
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<= 1
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<= 1
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<= 1
|
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Chest
on Expiration (min.)
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81 cm
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76 cm
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Not Applicable
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Chest
on Inspiration (min.)
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86 cm
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81 cm
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Not Applicable
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Chest
Expansion (min)
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5 cm
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5 cm
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5 cm
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Distant
Vision
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6/6 without glasses
or any
other aid in each eye
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6/6 without glasses
or any
other aid in each eye
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6/6 without glasses
or any
other aid in each eye
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Near
Vision**
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Normal
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Normal
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Normal
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Field
of Vision
|
Full
|
Full
|
Full
|
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Hearing
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Normal (By Tuning
fork tests)
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Normal (By Tuning
fork tests)
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Normal (By Tuning
fork tests)
|
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Psychiatry
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No known psychiatric
illness
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No known psychiatric
illness
|
No known psychiatric
illness
|
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Heart
Sounds
|
Normal
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Normal
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Normal
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ECG
|
Normal
|
Normal
|
Normal
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Respiratory
Systems
|
Normal
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Normal
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Normal
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Neurological
System
|
Normal
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Normal
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Normal
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Musculo-skeletal system
|
No clinical
evidence of disease
|
No clinical evidence
of disease
|
No clinical evidence
of disease
|
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**
Presbyopia correction is allowed in case of candidates above 40 years of age.
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The selection process consists of the following in sequence
1. Uploading Preliminary Medical Examination (PME) Certificate (as per
Annexure-I) along with online application
Candidates have to upload PME Certificate issued by a Registered Medical
Practitioner not below the rank of Assistant Surgeon (Allopathy) employed in
Government Health Services. The PME certificate will be valid for a period of 6
months.
2. Written Test
After scrutiny of applications, those applicants who had uploaded valid PME
certificate will be called for written test.
3. Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
Candidates will be shortlisted for Physical Efficiency Test (PET) in the
ratio of 1:50 to the number of vacancies based on the performance in the
written test. The shortlisted candidates shall participate in the PET at his/her own risk and volition. No compensation, whatsoever, is
payable for any injury, disability (temporary / permanent), death, etc. attributable wholly/partially/directly/indirectly, to
the applicant’s participation in the PET. A suitable declaration to this effect
should be submitted by the applicants shortlisted for the Skill Test while
attending the Skill test.
a) Stage-1 PET
Male Candidates – To run 1500 metres in 7 minutes for age up to 40 years (
8 minutes for candidates for age above 40 years) (Shoes with spikes not
allowed)
Female & Transgender Candidates – To run 800 metres in 4 minutes for age
up to 40 years ( 5 minutes for candidates for age above 40 years) (Shoes with
spikes not allowed)
Candidates who get qualified in the Stage-1 Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
shall only be allowed to participate in Stage-2 PET
b) Stage-2 PET (for those who qualify in Stage-1 PET only)
|
Event
|
Qualifying criteria for Age upto
40 years
|
Qualifying criteria for Age above 40 years
|
|
Male
candidates
|
Female / Transgender candidates
|
Male
candidates
|
Female / Transgender candidates
|
|
Rope
climbing (by hands only)
|
5 metres
from ground level
|
4.5
metres from ground level
|
4.5 metres
from ground level
|
4.0
metres from ground level
|
|
Carrying
a human dummy by fireman’s lift (60 kg weight for men / 50 kg weight for
women & transgender
|
25
metres in 60 seconds
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25
metres in 75 seconds
|
25
metres in 75 seconds
|
25 metres
in 90 seconds
|
|
Long
Jump (best of 3 attempts)
|
3.8
metres
|
3.5
metres
|
3.5
metres
|
3.2
metres
|
|
Running
100 metres
(Shoes
with spikes not allowed)
|
15
seconds
|
17
seconds
|
17
seconds
|
17
seconds
|
Qualifying in all the events is mandatory and if any
candidate gets disqualified in any of the event he/she will not be allowed to
proceed for further events.
4. Detailed
Medical Examination (DME) – for those who qualify in Stage-2 PET only
Those who qualify in Stage-2 PET will have to undergo Detailed Medical
Examination
5.
Final Selection
Those who qualify in DME will be considered for empanelment in the order of
written test marks. In case of a tie in the written test scores, the academic
scores of the notified qualification will be the tie-breaker.
Disqualifications
Any of the following will be a
disqualification:
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Sl No.
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Disqualification
Condition
|
|
1
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Knock knee, bow legs, flat foot, any
physical deformity of spine or any limb (congenital or acquired)
|
|
2
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Night blindness
|
|
3
|
Colour blindness
|
|
4
|
Squint or any other morbid condition of the
eyes, or of the eyelids of either eye liable to the risk of aggravation or
recurrence.
|
|
5
|
Monocular vision
|
|
6
|
Glaucoma
|
|
7
|
Implanted
pacemaker
|
|
8
|
Blood pressure more than 140/90 mmHg with evidence of damage to target organs
|
|
9
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Anaemia (Haemoglobin<10 gm %)
|
|
10
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Random Blood Sugar >180 mg/dl
|
|
11
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Organomegaly by Clinical examination
|
|
12
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Hernia
|
|
13
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Hydrocele
|
|
14
|
Hemorrhoids
|
|
15
|
Any
chronic illness likely to worsen over a period of time
|
|
16
|
Varicose
veins
|
|
17
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Ischemic
Heart Disease (IHD) and any other heart diseases
|
|
18
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Seizure
Disorders (EEG if required)
|
|
19
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Bilateral
Nystagmus and Positive Romberg Sign
|
|
20
|
Serious
Infectious diseases that are likely to be communicable to others: Lepromatous
Leprosy, Active Tuberculosis with sputum positive for Tubercle Bacilli
|
|
21
|
Malignancy:
Any Carcinoma, Multiple Myeloma and Blood dyscrasias.
|
|
22
|
Any
other major operation by virtue of which his/her physical fitness to work in
fire service has been impaired.
|
|
23
|
Thyrotoxicosis
and pituitary disorders
|
|
24
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Diabetes
with micro vascular / macro vascular complications
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25
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Bronchial
Asthma and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
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Cook (Post No.1530)
The
selection process consists of (1) written test and (2) skill test. The written
test will be conducted first followed by skill test and short-listing will be
done based on the written test scores and shortlisted candidates alone shall be
called for skill test. Written test will
be conducted in such a way that knowledge of the candidate is tested covering
both breadth and depth of the domain. The skill test will be purely on
‘go-no-go’ basis and marks obtained in the skill test will not be considered for selection. The
skill test will be evaluated on a 100 point scale with minimum 60% for
qualification. From amongst candidates who qualify in the skill test with 60%
marks, empanelment will be done in the order of marks obtained in the written
test. In case of a tie in the written scores, the academic scores of the
notified qualification will be the tie-breaker.
Please note that the
qualification prescribed above for the posts advertised is the minimum
requirement and the same does not automatically make the candidates eligible
for selection.
11. Only Indian Nationals need apply.
12. No
interim correspondence will be entertained.
13. Canvassing
in any form will be a disqualification.
14. Candidates working under Central/State Government, Public Sector Undertakings, Autonomous bodies etc. should submit ‘No objection certificate’ from the present employer at the time of skill test. Further, candidates who got employment after submission of online application should also submit NOC from employer at the time of skill test. A candidate who fails to submit NOC as mentioned above, will not be permitted to attend skill test and his/her candidature will be cancelled.
15.
In respect of OBC candidates, reservation will be available only to candidates, who do not fall in the Creamy Layer and have to upload latest OBC (non-creamy layer) certificate (valid as on 15.04.2025) issued by the Competent Authority in the prescribed format applicable for reservation in jobs under Government of India while applying and should produce the same at the time of skill test. OBC certificate must specifically include the clause regarding exclusion from Creamy Layer and should be updated/valid at the relevant point of time. Certificates with validity on a later date than 15.04.2025 will not be considered for reservation purpose. The prescribed format for producing OBC (non-creamy layer) certificate is as per Annexure-II. Further, those candidates claiming reservation under OBC category have to upload a self declaration (format as per Annexure-III) along with the OBC non-creamy layer certificate (as a single file).
16.
The candidates applying against Economically Weaker Sections (EWSs) quota should upload Income and Asset Certificate (valid for the financial year 2025-2026) issued by the Competent Authority in the format prescribed in DOPT OM No.36039/1/2019-Estt(Res), dated 31.01.2019 while applying and the same should be produced at the time of skill test. The Income and Asset Certificate shall be valid for the financial year 2025-26 and the financial year for computing gross annual income of the family shall be 2024-25. The prescribed format for producing Income and Asset Certificate is as per Annexure-IV.
17.
In the case of candidates who claim concession/relaxations being Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD), Certificate of Physical Disability issued by the Competent Authority should be uploaded while applying and the same shall be produced at the time of skill test.
18.
The candidates claiming concession/relaxation under Ex-servicemen category shall upload the relevant certificate issued by the Competent Authority while applying and the same shall be produced at the time of skill test.
19.
Applications submitted without complete information will summarily be rejected.
20. PAYMENT
OF APPLICATION FEE:
Initially, all applicants have to uniformly pay Rs.500 as application
fee. Female / Scheduled Castes (SC) / Scheduled Tribes (ST) / Ex-servicemen
[EX-SM] and Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) candidates will be
refunded full fee subject to the condition that the candidates should appear
in the written test. For other candidates, an amount of Rs.400 will be
refunded in due course duly deducting bank charges as applicable on appearing
written test. Fee may be paid online through Credit Card / Debit Card /
Internet Banking/ UPI only through Integrated SBI ePay facility. No other mode
of payment will be acceptable. All applicable service charges for payment of
fee shall be borne by the applicant. The refundable portion of examination fee
shall be refunded duly deducting bank charges as applicable. The application
fee paid by the candidates whose application is incomplete or those who have
not submitted their application or whose application is rejected, will not be
refunded. The applicants shall correctly furnish Bank details for the purpose
of Refund of application fee viz.
Account No., IFSC Code, Name of Bank, Name of Branch and Name of
the Account Holder. VSSC will not be held responsible for any issue arising
in refund of the application fee as a result of incorrect entry of bank details
by the applicant in the online application. In this regard, the applicants
belonging to the following categories are required to upload their relevant
certificates as follows :
1. SC/ST candidates – SC/ST certificate
2. Ex-servicemen candidates – Discharge certificate
3. PwBD candidates – Disability certificate
21. WRITTEN TEST:
The Written Test for recruitment will be conducted at the following
Cities tentatively:
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Sl No.
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State/UT
|
Examination City
|
Sl No.
|
State/UT
|
Examination City
|
|
1
|
Andhra Pradesh
|
Visakhapatnam
|
14
|
Meghalaya
|
Shillong
|
|
2
|
Assam
|
Guwahati
|
15
|
Odisha
|
Bhubaneshwar
|
|
3
|
Bihar
|
Patna
|
16
|
Goa
|
Panaji
|
|
4
|
Delhi
|
New Delhi
|
17
|
Chattisgarh
|
Raipur
|
|
5
|
Gujarat
|
Ahmedabad
|
18
|
Rajasthan
|
Jaipur
|
|
6
|
Haryana / Punjab
|
Chandigarh
|
19
|
Jharkhand
|
Ranchi
|
|
7
|
Jammu & Kashmir
|
Srinagar
|
20
|
Tamil Nadu
|
Chennai
|
|
8
|
Karnataka
|
Bengaluru
|
21
|
Tamil Nadu
|
Madurai
|
|
9
|
Kerala
|
Ernakulam
|
22
|
Telengana
|
Hyderabad
|
|
10
|
Kerala
|
Kozhikode
|
23
|
Uttar Pradesh
|
Lucknow
|
|
11
|
Kerala
|
Thiruvananthapuram
|
24
|
Uttarakhand
|
Dehradun
|
|
12
|
Madhya Pradesh
|
Bhopal
|
25
|
West Bengal
|
Kolkata
|
|
13
|
Maharashtra
|
Mumbai
|
|
VSSC reserves the right to prune the above list. Candidates are required
to choose 03 cities in the order of preference among the above. Allotment of
Examination City as opted by a candidate will be strictly subject to
administrative exigencies. In case it is not feasible to accommodate any
candidate in the opted City, he/she will be assigned the next feasible
Examination Cities as per the candidates choice. If it is decided by VSSC not
to accommodate the candidates in any of the opted cities, he/she will be
allotted to Thiruvananthapuram. The decision of VSSC on this matter will be
final and binding on the candidate.
22. Submission of
APPLICATION:
Upon on-line registration, applicants will be provided with an on-line
Registration Number, which should be carefully preserved for future reference.
The candidates are also advised to take a printout of the online application
for future reference.
23. The
applicants need not send any documents by post such as printout of online
application, copies of certificates / mark lists in proof of educational
qualification, work experience, age etc.
24. It may be noted that corrigendum, if any, related
to any modifications to the advertisement will be notified in VSSC website only
and will not be notified/advertised in newspapers.
Note : In
case of submission of duplicate/multiple applications the latest application
against which the ‘application fee’ has been received within the last date of
payment of application fee only will be considered.
WARNING:
• Beware of Touts and job racketeers trying to deceive by
false promises of securing job in VSSC/ISRO either through influence or by use
of unfair and unethical means. VSSC/ISRO never appoints any agent(s) or
coaching center(s) for action on its behalf. Candidates are warned against any
such claims being made by persons/agencies. Candidates are selected purely as
per merit. Beware of unscrupulous elements and do not fall in their trap.
• Candidates are advised to visit only the official
website of VSSC/ISRO and beware of FAKE websites and social media content put
up by unscrupulous elements/touts.
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