ADVERTISEMENT NO. VSSC-335 DATED 31.05.2025
| IMPORTANT DATES | |
| Crucial Date of Eligibility | 18.06.2025 |
| Opening Date of Online Application | 04.06.2025, Time: 1000 Hrs |
| Closing Date of Submission of Online Application | 18.06.2025, Time: 1700 Hrs |
| Tentative Date of Written Test | TO BE ANNOUNCED IN VSSC WEBSITE |
INVITES APPLICATION FOR THE FOLLOWING POSTS
| POST: TECHNICAL ASSISTANT [ LEVEL 07 ( ₹44,900 - ₹1,42,400)] | ||||||
| Post No | Discipline | No. of vacancies | Centre of Posting | Essential qualifications for the post | Physical Requirements | Nature of job |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1544 | Electronics |
27 (UR – 14, OBC – 09, SC – 01, ST – 01, EWS – 02) |
VSSC | First Class Diploma in Electronics Engineering / Electronics & Communication Engineering / Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering/ Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering. | S, ST, W, BN, L, CL, CRL, MF, RW, SE, H, C, BA, BL, PP, KC | Design, testing, integration, measurement, analysis, maintenance, screening and calibration of electronic systems. |
| Out of 27, 02 vacancies are reserved for PWBD (Category B – 01, Category D – 01) | ||||||
| 1545 | Mechanical |
27 (UR – 16, OBC – 06, SC – 02, EWS – 03) |
VSSC | First Class Diploma in Mechanical / Production Engineering. | S, ST, W, BN, CRL, CL, L, KC, MF, RW, SE, H, C, PP | Co-ordination and monitoring of manufacturing / fabrication, production planning activities, integration & testing of hardware, mechanical quality control. |
| Out of 27, 01 vacancy is reserved for PWBD (Category C) | ||||||
| 1546 | Computer Science |
04 (UR – 03, EWS-01) Out of 04, 02 vacancies are reserved for PWBD (Category A) |
VSSC | First Class Diploma in Computer Science / Engineering / Technology / Information Technology. | S, ST, W, BN, L, KC, CRL, CL, MF, RW, SE, H, C, PP | Computer programming & Computer Network operations |
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08 (UR – 05, OBC – 02, SC – 01) |
ADRIN | |||||
| 1547 | Chemical |
06 (UR – 02, OBC – 02, SC – 02) |
VSSC | First Class Diploma in Chemical Engineering/ Technology. | S, ST, W, BN, CRL, CL, L, KC, RW, MF, PP, SE, C, H | Chemical processing including hazardous propellant preparation process, production planning, inspection and quality control. |
| 1548 | Automobile |
01 (UR – 01) |
VSSC | First Class Diploma in Automobile Engineering. | BA, BL, C, CL, CRL, H, JU, KC, L, MF, PP, RW, S, SE, ST, W | Supervision of all kinds of maintenance activities of automobiles. |
| 1549 | Civil |
01 (UR – 01) |
VSSC | First Class Diploma in Civil Engineering. | S, ST, W, BN, CRL, CL, L, KC, RW, MF, PP, SE, C, H | Supervision of all kinds of construction and maintenance activities of civil projects / structures. |
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01 (UR – 01) |
ADRIN | |||||
| 1550 | Refrigeration & AC |
01 (OBC – 01) |
VSSC | First Class Diploma in Refrigeration & AC. | S, ST, W, BN, CRL, CL, L, KC, RW, MF, PP, SE, C, H | Supervision of all kinds of installation and maintenance activities of refrigeration & AC systems. |
| POST: SCIENTIFIC ASSISTANT [ LEVEL 07 ( ₹44,900 - ₹1,42,400)] | ||||||
| Post No | Discipline | No. of vacancies | Centre of Posting | Essential qualifications for post | Physical Requirements | Nature of job |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1551 | Physics |
01 (UR – 01) |
VSSC | First Class Bachelor’s Degree in Physics. | S, ST, W, BN, L, KC, CL, MF, RW, SE, H, C, PP | Supporting various Research and Development activities in the areas of Atmospheric / Space / Planetary Science, mainly focusing on experimental development, operation, observations and analysis and data collection from various places across the Country. |
|
03 (UR – 02, SC-01) |
ADRIN | |||||
| 1552 | Chemistry |
01 (UR – 01) |
VSSC | First Class Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry. | S, ST, W, BN, L, KC, CL, MF, RW, SE, H, C, PP | Processing and analysis of speciality chemicals and materials for space applications. |
| POST: LIBRARY ASSISTANT-A [ LEVEL 07 ( ₹44,900 - ₹1,42,400)] | ||||||
| Post No | Discipline | No. of vacancies | Centre of Posting | Essential qualifications for post | Physical Requirements | Nature of job |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1553 | Library Assistant-A |
01 (OBC – 01) |
VSSC |
i. Graduation. ii. First Class Master’s degree in Library Science / Library & Information Science. |
S, ST, W, BN, L, CL, MF, RW, SE, H, C, PP | Managing circulation, acquisition, cataloguing, information service, document arrangement, collection management, user orientation & communication with users. |
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01 (UR – 01) |
NESAC | |||||
| ABBREVIATIONS USED | ||||||||
| 01 | VSSC | Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala | ||||||
| 02 | ADRIN | Advanced Data Processing Research Institute, Secunderabad, Telengana | ||||||
| 03 | NESAC | North Eastern Space Applications Centre, Umiam, Meghalaya | ||||||
| 04 | PWBD | Persons with Benchmark Disabilities | ||||||
| 05 | Category A | a. Low Vision (LV) | ||||||
| 06 | Category B | b. Deaf (D), Hard of hearing (HH), | ||||||
| 07 | Category C | c. One Arm (OA), One Leg (OL) , One Arm & One Leg (OAL) , Cerebral Palsy (CP), Leprosy Cured (LC), Dwarfism (Dw), Acid Attack Victims (AAV) | ||||||
| 08 | Category D | d. Specific Learning Disability (SLD), Mental Illness (MI), e. multiple disabilities from amongst persons under a to d |
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| 09 | UR | Un-reserved | 16 | W | Walking | 22 | CRL | Crawling |
| 10 | OBC | Other Backward Class | 17 | BN | Bending | 23 | CL | Climbing |
| 11 | SC | Scheduled Caste | 18 | L | Lifting | 24 | PP | Pulling & Pushing |
| 12 | ST | Scheduled Tribe | 19 | RW | Reading & Writing | 25 | KC | Kneeling & Crouching |
| 13 | EWS | Economically Weaker Sections | 20 | MF | Manipulation by Fingers | 26 | H | Hearing, |
| 14 | S | Sitting | 21 | SE | Seeing | 27 | C | Communication |
| 15 | ST | Standing | ||||||
General Note:
- The candidates appointed under PWBD quota will be adjusted against vacancy of respective categories of EWS/SC/ST/OBC/Un-reserved. Persons suffering from not less than 40% of relevant disability shall alone be eligible for the benefit of reservation and other relaxation as permissible under rules.
- Persons with Benchmark Disability (PWBD) can apply to posts eligible to them even if post is not reserved for PWBD. However, such candidates will be considered for selection to such post by general standard of merit.
- The above vacancies may vary depending upon the actual requirement.
- The Centre reserves right not to fill up any of the posts, if it so decides.
HOW TO APPLY:
Applications will be received on-line only and all further communications will be made to 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 04.06.2025 to 1700 hours on 18.06.2025. The candidates registered under National Career Service (NCS) portal and fulfilling 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"
- The posts are temporary, but likely to continue.
- THOSE WHO POSSESS THE REQUIRED QUALIFICATION AS ON THE LAST DATE OF APPLICATION (as on 18.06.2025) ONLY NEED TO APPLY.
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PAY & ALLOWANCES AND AGE LIMIT:
Sl. No Post Code Post Approximate gross emoluments Age Limit as on 18.06.2025 01 1544 to 1550 Technical Assistant 78,000/- per month 18 to 35 years 02 1551 & 1552 Scientific Assistant 03 1553 Library Assistant-A Relaxation in upper age limit by 05 years for SC/ST category candidates and 03 years for OBC category candidates against posts reserved for these categories. Departmental candidates, Disabled Defence service personnel, Ex-Servicemen, Meritorious Sportspersons & Persons With Benchmark Disabilities (PWBD) are eligible for age relaxation as per Government of India Orders.
- The Organisation has a progressive HRD policy which 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 vacancies at higher post by which the staff are being evaluated for advancement of their career in Organisation.
- The Organisation provides medical facilities (Contributory Health Service Scheme) for self and dependants, free transport facilities/transport allowance, subsidised canteen facilities, housing accommodation subject to availability, in addition to facilities available to other Central Government Staff. The Centre has a well-maintained Central School. It has a well-stocked Library that provides an excellent opportunity for professional development.
- Even though Centre of posting is mentioned against posts stated above, selected candidates are liable to be posted in any of the Units of the Indian Space Research Organisation/Department of Space situated anywhere in India, as and when required.
- Candidates will have to produce proof of the details furnished in their applications submitted on-line as and when required.
- Candidates should be willing to undergo biometric verification.
- SELECTION PROCESS:
The selection process consists of (1) written test and (2) skill test.Level Selection Process 1 Written test 1. 80 Multiple choice questions. (The syllabus for written test shall be curriculum based.)2. Duration: 90 minutes.3. 1 mark will be awarded for each correct answer and there will be negative marking of 0.33 mark for each wrong answer.4. Pass Criteria: For UR & EWS category – Minimum 32 out 80 marks. For other reserved category – Minimum 24 out of 80 marks (only for vacancies reserved for them).5. The ratio for skill test is 1:5 with a minimum of 10 candidates.2 Skill test Will be of qualifying nature only. The minimum marks required for qualifying skill test is 50/100 marks for UR candidates and 40/100 marks for reserved categories.
From amongst candidates who qualify in skill test with minimum 60% marks, empanelment will be done in order of marks obtained in written test. In case of a tie in written scores, academic scores of notified qualification will be tie-breaker.
Please note that qualification prescribed above for posts advertised is minimum requirement and same does not automatically make candidates eligible for selection.
- Only Indian Nationals need apply.
- No interim correspondence will be entertained.
- Canvassing in any form will be a disqualification.
- Candidates working under Central/State Government, Public Sector Undertakings, Autonomous bodies etc. should submit No objection certificate from present employer at time of skill test. Further, candidates who got employment after submission of online application should also submit NOC from present employer at 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.
- In respect of vacancies reserved for OBC category, reservation will be available only to candidates, who do not fall in the Creamy Layer and such candidates have to upload latest OBC (non-creamy layer) certificate (valid as on 18.06.2025) issued by Competent Authority in prescribed format applicable for reservation in jobs under Government of India while applying and should produce same at time of skill test. OBC certificate must specifically include clause regarding exclusion from Creamy Layer and should be updated/valid at the relevant point of time. Certificates obtained after 18.06.2025 will not be considered for reservation purpose. The prescribed format for producing OBC (non-creamy layer) certificate is as per Annexure-I. Further, those candidates claiming reservation under OBC category have to upload a self declaration (format as per Annexure-II) along with the OBC non-creamy layer certificate (as a single file).
- In respect of vacancies reserved for EWS, candidates applying against Economically Weaker Sections (EWSs) quota should upload Income and Asset Certificate (valid for financial year 2025-2026) issued by Competent Authority in format prescribed in DOPT OM No.36039/1/2019-Estt(Res), dated 31.01.2019 while applying and same should be produced at time of skill test. The Income and Asset Certificate shall be valid for financial year 2025-26 and financial year for computing gross annual income of family shall be 2024-25. The prescribed format for producing Income and Asset Certificate is as per Annexure-III. In case of non-compliance of conditions stipulated in this OM, claim for reserved status under EWS will not be entertained and candidature/application of such candidates, if fulfilling all the eligibility conditions for General (UR) category will be considered under General (UR) vacancies only.
- In case of vacancies reserved for SC/ST category, SC/ST candidates will have to submit self attested copy of SC/ST certificate (valid as on 18.06.2025) issued by Competent Authority in prescribed format (Annexure-IV) applicable for reservation in jobs under Government of India, at time of skill test.
- In case of candidates who claim concession/relaxations being Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD), Certificate of Physical Disability issued by Competent Authority should be uploaded while applying and same shall be produced at time of skill test.
- The candidates claiming concession/relaxation under Ex-servicemen category shall upload relevant certificate issued by Competent Authority while applying and same shall be produced at time of skill test.
- Applications submitted without complete information will summarily be rejected.
- PAYMENT OF APPLICATION FEE:
Initially, all applicants have to uniformly pay Rs.750 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 condition that candidates should appear in written test. For other candidates, an amount of Rs.500 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 applicant. The application fee paid by 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 purpose of Refund of application fee viz. Account No., IFS Code, Name of Bank, Name of Branch and Name of Account Holder. VSSC will not be held responsible for any issue arising in refund of application fee as a result of incorrect entry of bank details by applicant in online application. In this regard, applicants belonging to 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
- WRITTEN TEST:
The Written Test for recruitment will be conducted at following Cities tentatively:Sl No. 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 Thiruvananthapuram 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 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 to next feasible Examination Cities as per candidates choice. If it is decided by VSSC not to accommodate 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 candidate.
- 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 online application for future reference. - 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.
- It may be noted that corrigendum, if any, related to any modifications to advertisement will be notified in VSSC website only and will not be notified/advertised in newspapers/Employment News.
Note : In case of submission of duplicate/multiple applications, latest application against which 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 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.
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