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
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IMPORTANT DATES |
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CRUCIAL DATE OF ELIGIBILITY |
02.04.2025,
Time: 1700 Hrs |
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OPENING DATE OF ONLINE APPLICATION |
20.03.2025,
Time: 1000 Hrs |
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CLOSING DATE OF SUBMISSION OF ONLINE APPLICATION |
02.04.2025,
Time: 1700 Hrs |
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TENTATIVE DATE OF INTERVIEW |
TO BE ANNOUNCED IN VSSC WEBSITE |
Space Physics
Laboratory (SPL) of Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC), Thiruvananthapuram, conducts front ranking research in different
disciplines of Atmospheric, Space, and Planetary Sciences. SPL is also involved
in major space and atmospheric science programmes of the country, such as
Chandrayaan, Mars Mission, ISRO-Geosphere Biosphere Programme, etc. SPL has a very
vibrant research fellowship programme, with strength of about 30 students at
any time of the year.
Well-equipped laboratories and major experimental facilities are
available exclusively for these studies, besides access to the scientific data
from ISRO's and other satellites.SPL
also co-ordinates major experimental campaigns, at national and international
level, using balloons, aircrafts, rockets, and research ship cruises, and is a leading
contributor to India's polar research programme. SPL offers excellent and
challenging research opportunities in various areas like Boundary Layer
Physics, Physics/Chemistry/Dynamics of Lower, Middle, & Upper atmosphere,
the coupling processes, Ionospheric Physics, Land-Atmosphere-Ocean
Interactions, Atmospheric Aerosols, Trace Gases, Clouds, Meteorology, Space
Weather phenomena and Lunar & Planetary Explorations and Modelling.
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 http://www.vssc.gov.in from 1000 hours
on 20.03.2025 to 1700 hours on 02.04.2025.
"Government strives to
have a workforce which reflects gender balance and women candidates are
encouraged to apply"
General
conditions/Instructions
01.
The
number of positions indicated above is provisional.
02.
THOSE WHO POSSESS THE
REQUIRED QUALIFICATION AS ON THE LAST DATE OF APPLICATION ONLY NEED TO APPLY.
03.
Age
Limit :28 years as on 02.04.2025 (31 years for OBC
candidates and 33 years in case of SC/ST candidates. Persons with Disability
are eligible for age relaxation as per rules).
04.
Candidates will have to produce proof
of the details furnished in their applications submitted on-line as and when
required.
05.
Emoluments :
The Fellowship is
initially for a period of ONE YEAR and is renewable annually for a total period
of FIVE years. There will be a review of
the activity every year for the renewal of the fellowship.
The
Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) carries an amount of Rs.37,000
per month, with a possibility to be
increased to Rs.42,000/- as Senior Research Fellowship (SRF), after two years,
on successful completion and review of research work of the previous two years
by a review committee.
Candidates are eligible for HRA as per rules
of VSSC. The research fellows will not be entitled to Dearness Allowance (DA).
06. Service conditions :
Selected students
will first undergo course work, and subsequently work under the supervision of
a senior faculty of SPL for Ph.D. They will be allowed medical benefits, as per
the rules of VSSC. Research Fellows are eligible for leave as per DOS norms.
Participation of JRF/SRF in any scientific event in India or abroad will be
treated as "on duty" and they will be eligible for travelling allowance as per
rules.
07.
Selection Process:
The selection of JRF
will be based on the performance at the interview. Initial screening of
applications will be conducted to short-list meritorious candidates for
interview. The qualification prescribed is the minimum requirement and the same
does not automatically make candidates eligible for interview. The interview
will be scheduled at VSSC, Thiruvananthapuram. The call letter for interview
will be sent to the short-listed candidates by e-mail. The result of the
interview will be announced at the VSSC website subsequently.
At the
time of interview the candidates are required to produce original documents of
the following:
1)
Originals of all certificates, mark sheets, certificates
in proof of educational qualification(s), [Equivalency Certificate in case of
foreign Degree], age etc.
2)
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
selected JRFs will work on specific research themes and can register for Ph.D
degree.Selected candidates should be
willing to work anywhere in India (including remote places) and partake in
field experiments including aircrafts and ship cruises, as per the requirements.
08.
Only
short-listed candidates will be called for Interview.
09.
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. If any information
furnished in the online application is found to be incorrect or false on
verification, the candidate will not be permitted to attend for interview and
Travelling Allowance will not be paid.
11. The
Centre reserves the right not to fill up any of the positions, if it so desires.
12. Only
Indian Nationals need apply.
13. No
interim correspondence will be entertained.
14. Canvassing
in any form will be a disqualification.
15. Candidates working under
Central/State Government, Public Sector Undertakings, Autonomous bodies etc.
should submit 'No objection certificate' at the time of interview.
16. Candidates
possessing Degrees awarded by foreign universities should produce the
equivalency certificate issued by the Association of Indian Universities (AIU)
New Delhi, at the time of applying.
17.
Applications submitted without
complete information will summarily be rejected.
18.
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 print
out of the online application for future reference.
Scanned copy of the following documents (as a
single pdf document) should also be uploaded by the candidate while applying
online;
1. M.Sc. / M.Tech. Degree certificate and consolidated
mark sheet.
2. GATE / NET / JEST score sheet and award
letter.
3. Proof of age.
4. Proof for SC/ST/OBC (if applicable).
19.
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, age etc.
Note : In case
of submission of duplicate/multiple applications by candidates, the last application submitted
before the last date of submission of application shall be considered for
further processing.
WARNING:
• Beware of Touts and job racketeers deceiving
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.