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-325 DATED 29.07.2023 INVITES APPLICATION FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITIONS

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IMPORTANT DATES
CRUCIAL DATE OF ELIGIBILITY	14.08.2023, Time: 1700 Hrs
OPENING DATE OF ONLINE APPLICATION	31.07.2023, Time: 1000 Hrs
CLOSING DATE OF SUBMISSION OF ONLINE APPLICATION	14.08.2023, Time: 1700 Hrs
TENTATIVE DATE OF WRITTEN TEST	TO BE ANNOUNCED IN VSSC WEBSITE

POST:POST GRADUATE TEACHER[LEVEL 08( `47,600 - `1,51,100/- )]
Post No	Subject	No. of posts	Reserved for	Essential qualifications for the post	Physical Requirements	Nature of job
1498	Biology	01	OBC-01	Essential: 1.Two years’ Integrated Post Graduate M.Sc Course of Regional College of Education of NCERT in the concerned subject.                             OR Master Degree with atleast 50% marks in aggregate in Botany/Zoology/Life Sciences/Bio Sciences/Genetics/MicroBiology/Bio Technology/Molecular Bio/Plant Physiology from a recognized University provided they have studiedBotany and Zoology at Graduation level. 2.B.Ed. or equivalent degree from recognized university. 3. Proficiency in teaching in Hindi and English media.  Desirable: Knowledge of computer applications	S, ST, W,RW, SE, C, H, MF	Academic duties which include transaction and transmission of knowledge in the respective subjects, undertaking responsibilities of the various curricular, co-curricular, extra-curricular and other school related activities.

POST : TRAINED GRADUATE TEACHER [LEVEL 07(` 44,900 - ` 1,42,400/- )]
Post No	Subject	No. of posts	Reserved for	Essential qualifications for the post	Physical Requirements	Nature of job
1499	Work Experience	01	UR-01	Essential: 1.  Three years Diploma after Higher Secondary in Electrical. Electronics Engineering from an  institution recognized by State Government / Government of India. [The minimum qualification for admission to Diploma Course should be atleast Higher Secondary]                             OR Graduate in Electrical or Electronics Engineering from a recognized University   2.   Working knowledge in Hindi and English.  Desirable: 1.  One year practical experience in a recognized workshop institution / factory in Electrical gadgets & Electronics. 2.  Knowledge of computer applications.	S, ST, W, BN,  RW,SE, C, H, MF	Academic duties which include transaction and transmission of knowledge in the respective subjects, undertaking responsibilities of the various curricular, co-curricular, extra-curricular and other school related activities
POST:JUNIOR TRANSLATION OFFICER [LEVEL 06(`35,400 - ` 1,12,400/- )]
Post No	Subject	No. of posts	Reserved for	Essential qualifications for the post	Physical Requirements	Nature of job
1500	Junior Translation Officer	01	UR-01	1.     Master’s degree from a recognized University in Hindi with English as a compulsory or elective subject or as the medium of examination at the degree level. OR Master’s degree from a recognized University in English with Hindi as a compulsory or elective subject or as the medium of examination at the degree level. OR Master’s degree from a recognized University in any subject other than Hindi or English, with Hindi medium and English as a compulsory or elective subject or as the medium of examination at the degree level. OR Master’s degree from a recognized University in any subject other than Hindi or English, with English medium and Hindi as a compulsory or elective subject or as the medium of examination at the degree level. OR Master’s degree from a recognized University in any subject other than Hindi or English, with Hindi and English as compulsory or elective subjects or either of the two as a medium of examination and the other as a compulsory or elective subject at degree level. AND 2.     Recognized Diploma or Certificate Course in Translation from Hindi to English and vice-versa or two years experience of translation work from Hindi to English and vice-versa in Central or State Government Office, including Government of India undertakings.	S, ST, W, RW, SE, H, C,	Apart from translation, all types of work which are required to be done in Hindi or bilingually according to the requirements of Official Language Act, Rules, Annual Programmeetc, circulation of orders, preparation of progress reports, minutes of meetings of Official Language Committees, implementing incentive schemes, sharing information on Hindi tools, organizing Hindi workshops, Technical Hindi Seminars, Hindi month and other such functions to propagate the use of Hindi. Assisting OLIn-charge in various activities for ensuring the compliance to Official Language Policy of the Union.

Abbreviations

UR=Un-reserved, OBC=Other Backward Class, PwBD=Persons with Benchmark Disabilities,S=Sitting,  ST=Standing, W=Walking, BN=Bending, RW=Reading & Writing, MF=Manipulation by Fingers, SE=Seeing, C=Communication, H=Hearing

"Government strives to have a workforce which reflects gender balance and women candidates are encouraged to apply"

Note:

 

1.    Persons with Benchmark Disability (PwBD) can apply to the posts eligible to them even if the post is not reserved for PwBD. 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. The Centre reserves the right not to fill up any of the posts, if it so desires.

 

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.infrom ­­­­­­­­­1000 hours on 31.07.2023 to 1700 hours on 14.08.2023. 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 (as on 14.08.2023)ONLY NEED TO APPLY.

03.    Age limit (as on 14.08.2023) and Pay & allowances:

Sl. No	Post No.	Post	Age Limit					Approximate Salary per month
			UR	OBC	SC	ST	Women (All Categories)
01	1498	Post Graduate Teacher (Biology)	-	43 years	-	-	50 years	`75,200/-
02	1499	Trained Graduate Teacher (Work Experience)	35 years	35 years	35 years	35 years	45 years	`70,900/-
03	1500	Junior Translation Officer	35 years	35 years	35 years	35 years	-	` 55,900/-

Minimum age is 18 for all posts.

[ Departmental candidates, Ex-Servicemen, Meritorious Sportspersons & Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) are eligible for age relaxation as per Government of India Orders].

04.    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 the facilities available to the other Central Government Staff. The Centre has a well established Central School within the premises. It has a well-stocked Library that provides an excellent opportunity for professional development.

05.    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.

06.    In respect of OBC candidates, reservation will be available only to candidates, who do not fall in the Creamy Layer and have to submit latest OBC (non-creamy layer) certificate issued by the Competent Authority in the prescribed format applicable for reservation in jobs under Government of India, 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.

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, if required.

09.    Selection Process:

i) For Post No. 1498 & 1499 (Post Graduate Teacher & Trained Graduate Teacher)

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 prescribed curriculum.

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 and the minimum qualifying marks for the skill test shall be 50% for each component and overall minimum qualifying marks shall be 60% and the five different parameters and weightage are detailed below:

 

Sl No.	Skill Test	Weightage of marks
1	Communication skills	30
2	Board work	20
3	Subject knowledge	20
4	Doubt-clarification	15
5	Question paper setting	15
	Total marks	100

From amongst candidates who qualify in the skill test with minimum 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.

ii) For Post No. 1500 (Junior Translation Officer)

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 prescribed curriculum. 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.

10.    The Centre reserves the right not to fill up any ofthe posts, if it so desires.

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 their application through proper channel or submit ‘No objection certificate’ at the time of skill test.

15.    Applications submitted without complete information, photo, signature etc. will summarily be rejected.

 

16.    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 the condition that the candidates should appear in the 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 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

17.    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.

18.     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.

 

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.