ISRO IPRC Recruitment 2026 Notification Out – Apply Online for 22 Fireman, Technician & More Posts
Official source: ISRO Propulsion Complex (IPRC), Mahendragiri, Tirunelveli District, Tamil Nadu, Advertisement No. IPRC/RMT/2026/01 dated 12.09.2026, published in Employment News (12–18 September 2026 issue). Applicants must apply online through the IPRC portal; the notice does not mention any offline application option.
ISRO IPRC Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | ISRO Propulsion Complex (IPRC), Indian Space Research Organisation, Department of Space, Government of India |
| Location | Mahendragiri, Tirunelveli District, Tamil Nadu – 627133 |
| Advertisement No. | IPRC/RMT/2026/01 |
| Notification Date | 12 September 2026 |
| Posts Advertised | Technical Assistant, Technician ‘B’ (Turner, Fitter, Welder, Machinist, Refrigeration & AC, Electrician), Cook ‘A’, Fireman ‘A’ |
| Total Posts | 22 |
| Application Mode | Online only, via the IPRC portal |
ISRO IPRC Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement Date | 12 September 2026 |
| Online Application Start | 15 September 2026 |
| Online Application Last Date Extended | |
| Last date of remittance of online application fee | 29 October 2026 |
Note: Exact clock-time cut-offs for the application window, the written/skill test schedule, and the eligibility cut-off date are not specified in this short notice. Candidates should watch the IPRC portal for further updates.
ISRO IPRC Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details (Post & Code-wise)
9 Post Codes
3 Pay Levels
22 Total Posts
| Code | Post / Discipline | Vacancies | Reservation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60 | Technical Assistant – Automobile | 1 | OBC-01 |
| 61 | Technical Assistant – Mechanical | 3 | UR-01, OBC-01, ST-01 |
| 62 | Technical Assistant – Electronics & Communication | 1 | UR-01 |
| 63 | Technician ‘B’ – Turner | 2 | UR-01, SC-01 |
| 64 | Technician ‘B’ – Fitter | 4 | OBC-03, EWS-01 (1 of the 4 reserved for Ex-Servicemen) |
| 65 | Technician ‘B’ – Welder | 2 | UR-01, SC-01 |
| 66 | Technician ‘B’ – Machinist | 3 | UR-02, SC-01 (1 of the 3 reserved for PwBD-OH) |
| 67 | Technician ‘B’ – Refrigeration & Air Conditioning | 1 | UR-01 |
| 68 | Technician ‘B’ – Electrician | 1 | EWS-01 |
| 70 | Cook ‘A’ | 1 | UR-01 |
| 71 | Fireman ‘A’ | 3 | UR-02, OBC-01 (1 of the 3 reserved for Ex-Servicemen) |
| Total | 22 | – | |
Note: Post Code 69 does not appear in the notice as reviewed – the codes jump from 68 (Electrician) to 70 (Cook ‘A’). This gap is Not specified/explained in the source document.
ISRO IPRC Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria
| Post | Essential Qualification |
|---|---|
| Technical Assistant – Automobile | First Class Diploma in Automobile Engineering |
| Technical Assistant – Mechanical | First Class Diploma in Mechanical Engineering OR Production Engineering |
| Technical Assistant – Electronics & Communication | First Class Diploma in Electronics Engineering, OR Electronics & Communication Engineering, OR Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering, OR Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering |
| Technician ‘B’ – Turner | Pass in SSLC/SSC/Matric (10th Std.) AND ITI in Turner Trade with NTC from NCVT OR NAC from NCVT |
| Technician ‘B’ – Fitter | Pass in SSLC/SSC/Matric (10th Std.) AND ITI in Fitter Trade with NTC OR NAC from NCVT |
| Technician ‘B’ – Welder | Pass in SSLC/SSC/Matric (10th Std.) AND ITI in Welder Trade with NTC from NCVT OR NAC from NCVT |
| Technician ‘B’ – Machinist | Pass in SSLC/SSC/Matric (10th Std.) AND ITI in Machinist Trade with NTC from NCVT OR NAC from NCVT |
| Technician ‘B’ – Refrigeration & Air Conditioning | Pass in SSLC/SSC/Matric (10th Std.) AND ITI in Refrigeration & AC Trade with NTC from NCVT OR NAC from NCVT |
| Technician ‘B’ – Electrician | Pass in SSLC/SSC/Matric (10th Std.) AND ITI in Electrician Trade with NTC from NCVT OR NAC from NCVT |
| Cook ‘A’ | Pass in SSLC/SSC/Matric (10th Std.) AND 5 years’ experience as a Cook in a well-established Hotel/Canteen; experience/skill certificate issued by a well-established Hotel/Canteen must be produced during the Skill Test. Experience certificates from individuals will not be accepted. |
| Fireman ‘A’ | Pass in SSLC/SSC/Matric (10th Std.) AND must satisfy the prescribed Physical Fitness Standards AND upload a Preliminary Medical Examination Certificate along with the online application |
ISRO IPRC Recruitment 2026 Age Limit
| Post Codes | Age Limit (as on 05-10-2026) |
|---|---|
| 60 to 68 & 70 | 18 to 35 years |
| 71 (Fireman ‘A’) | 18 to 25 years |
Age relaxation of 5 years is available for SC/ST candidates and 3 years for OBC candidates, where the post is reserved for that category. Additional relaxation applies to serving government employees, Ex-servicemen, Persons with Benchmark Disabilities, widows, divorced women, judicially separated women, and meritorious sportspersons, as per Government of India orders.
Before submitting the application, candidates are advised to verify that they meet the required age criteria. Use our Age Calculator to calculate your exact age as per the official cut-off date.
ISRO IPRC Recruitment 2026 Pay Scale
| Post | Pay Matrix Level | Pay Range |
|---|---|---|
| Technical Assistant | Level 7 | Rs.44,900/- – Rs.1,42,400/- |
| Technician ‘B’ | Level 3 | Rs.21,700/- – Rs.69,100/- |
| Cook ‘A’ | Level 2 | Rs.19,900/- – Rs.63,200/- |
| Fireman ‘A’ | Level 2 | Rs.19,900/- – Rs.63,200/- |
ISRO IPRC Recruitment 2026 Application Fee
| Post Codes | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| 60 to 62 (Technical Assistant) | Rs. 750 |
| 63 to 71 (Technician, Cook, Fireman) | Rs. 500 |
Fees are payable online only, via the SBI e-Payment gateway, using Internet Banking, Domestic Debit/Credit Cards, or UPI. Fee once paid is refunded (fully for Female/SC/ST/Ex-Serviceman/PwBD candidates, and partially – Rs. 500 or Rs. 400 depending on post – for other candidates) but only to those who appear in the Written Test.
ISRO IPRC Recruitment 2026 Selection Process
| Post | Mode of Selection |
|---|---|
| Technical Assistant, Technician ‘B’, Cook ‘A’ | Written Test + Skill Test (Curriculum-based) |
| Fireman ‘A’ | Written Test + Skill Test (Physical Efficiency Test) + Detailed Medical Examination |
Final selection is based purely on Written Test scores; the Skill Test is qualifying (GO/NO-GO) in nature. The Written Test will be held offline (OMR mode) at Tirunelveli and Chennai – candidates choose their preferred city at the time of application, and this choice cannot be changed later.
Written Test Pattern
| Post | Questions | Duration | Marking Scheme | Passing Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Technical Assistant & Technician ‘B’ | 80 MCQs (curriculum-based) | 90 minutes | +1 correct, -0.33 wrong | UR: 32/80; Reserved category: 24/80 |
| Cook ‘A’ | 100 MCQs (cooking knowledge, GK, English, Arithmetic) | 120 minutes | +1 correct, -0.25 wrong | Skill Test qualifying marks: 60/100 |
| Fireman ‘A’ | 100 MCQs (basic science, GK, current affairs, arithmetic, English) | 120 minutes | +1 correct, -0.25 wrong | Not specified separately in the notification |
How to Apply for ISRO IPRC Recruitment 2026
- Visit the Careers page of the official IPRC website, www.iprc.gov.in, between 15 September 2026, 10:00 Hrs and 24 October 2026, 16:00 Hrs.
- Register and fill in the online application form. Candidates registered on the National Career Services (NCS) portal may also apply through the same process.
- Upload a recent photograph (JPEG, formal dress, max 1 MB) and signature (JPEG, aspect ratio 7:2, max 1 MB).
- Upload scanned copies of required certificates/testimonials as applicable to your post (see Documents section below).
- Select your preferred city (Tirunelveli or Chennai) for the Written Test – this choice is final and cannot be changed later.
- Pay the application fee online via the SBI e-Payment gateway using Net Banking, Debit/Credit Card, or UPI.
- Verify all entered details carefully, since the online application cannot be edited after final submission.
- Download and preserve the generated Application Form for your records. There is no need to send a printout to IPRC.
Documents Required
- Certificate and mark sheet of SSLC/SSC/Matriculation/10th Standard
- Certificate and mark sheets of HSC/12th Standard (if applicable)
- Certificate and mark sheets of the relevant Diploma or ITI qualification
- Aadhaar Card (or PAN Card/Voter ID/Driving Licence in its absence)
- Caste/Community/Income & Asset Certificate for SC/ST/OBC/EWS candidates, where applicable
- Disability Certificate for PwBD candidates, where applicable
- Discharge Certificate for Ex-Serviceman candidates, where applicable
- Experience certificate (Cook ‘A’ post only)
- Preliminary Medical Examination (PME) Certificate (Fireman ‘A’ post only)
- Bank passbook front page (for fee refund purposes)
Important Conditions
- Out of the 4 Fitter vacancies, 1 is reserved for Ex-Servicemen.
- Out of the 3 Machinist vacancies, 1 is reserved for PwBD (Orthopaedically Handicapped – OH).
- Out of the 3 Fireman ‘A’ vacancies, 1 is reserved for Ex-Servicemen.
- Cook ‘A’ applicants’ experience certificates must be issued by a well-established Hotel/Canteen; certificates from individuals will not be accepted.
- Fireman ‘A’ applicants must satisfy prescribed Physical Fitness Standards and upload a Preliminary Medical Examination Certificate with the online application.
- Interested candidates should visit iprc.gov.in for detailed information, guidelines and applying; the portal is open for applications only from 15.09.2026 to 24.10.2026.
Note: This is a short notice as published in Employment News; it does not include the fuller set of general instructions (age limit, application fee, detailed selection process, document verification conditions) typically found in a full institute notification/PDF. Candidates should refer to the detailed advertisement on iprc.gov.in for complete terms.
ISRO IPRC Recruitment 2026 Important Links
ISRO IPRC Recruitment 2026 – FAQs
Q1. How many posts has ISRO IPRC advertised in 2026?
ISRO Propulsion Complex has advertised 22 posts across 9 post codes – Technical Assistant, Technician ‘B’ (6 trades), Cook ‘A’ and Fireman ‘A’ – vide Advertisement No. IPRC/RMT/2026/01 dated 12.09.2026.
Q2. What is the last date to apply?
The online application portal is open from 15 September 2026 to 24 October 2026.
Q3. What is the qualification for Technician ‘B’ posts?
A pass in SSLC/SSC/Matric (10th Standard) along with an ITI certificate (NTC or NAC from NCVT) in the relevant trade – Turner, Fitter, Welder, Machinist, Refrigeration & AC, or Electrician.
Q4. What is required for the Cook ‘A’ post?
A pass in SSLC/SSC/Matric plus 5 years’ experience as a Cook in a well-established Hotel/Canteen, with an institutional experience/skill certificate produced during the Skill Test.
Q5. What is required for the Fireman ‘A’ post?
A pass in SSLC/SSC/Matric, meeting the prescribed Physical Fitness Standards, and uploading a Preliminary Medical Examination Certificate with the online application.
Q6. What is the pay scale for these posts?
Technical Assistant is at Level 7 (Rs.44,900–Rs.1,42,400); Technician ‘B’ is at Level 3 (Rs.21,700–Rs.69,100); Cook ‘A’ and Fireman ‘A’ are at Level 2 (Rs.19,900–Rs.63,200).
Q7. Where can I apply for ISRO IPRC Recruitment 2026?
Applications must be submitted online only through iprc.gov.in.
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