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 |
14.08.2023,
Time: 1700 Hrs |
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OPENING DATE OF ONLINE APPLICATION |
31.07.2023,
Time: 1000 Hrs |
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CLOSING DATE OF SUBMISSION OF ONLINE APPLICATION |
14.08.2023,
Time: 1700 Hrs |
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TENTATIVE DATE OF WRITTEN TEST |
TO BE ANNOUNCED IN VSSC WEBSITE |
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.
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 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 ONLY NEED TO APPLY.
03.
Age limit (as on 14.08.2023)
and Pay & allowances:
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 and who are not re-married
are eligible for age relaxation as per Government of India orders.
04. For Fireman-A (Post No.1501), the promotion is under Limited
Flexible Complimenting Scheme (LFCS) / Lateral Movement Scheme. For Cook
(Post No.1502), the promotion is against vacancy only.
05. 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 and a well-stocked Library that provides an
excellent opportunity for professional development.
06. 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.
07. SC/ST candidates will have to submit SC/ST
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.
08. 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.
09. Candidates will have to produce proof of the
details furnished in their applications submitted on-line as and when required.
10. Candidates
should be willing to undergo biometric verification, if required.
11. Selection
Process:
Fireman-A (Post
No.1501)
The prescribed Physical Fitness Standards for the post of
Fireman-A is as follows.
The selection process consists of the following in sequence
1. Uploading Preliminary Medical Examination (PME) Certificate (as per
Annexure) 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)
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:
Cook (Post No.1501)
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.
12. The Centre reserves the right not to fill up
any of the posts, if it so desires.
13.
Only Indian Nationals need apply.
14. No
interim correspondence will be entertained.
15. Canvassing
in any form will be a disqualification.
16. 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.
17.
Applications submitted without complete information will summarily be
rejected.
18. 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
19. 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.
20. 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.
• Beware of Touts and job racketeers trying to deceive by
false promises of securing job in DOS/ISRO either through influence or by use
of unfair and unethical means. DOS/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.