ISRO Recruitment 2024: The Indian Space Research Organization has announced notification for Research Associate/Project Associate-I posts in VSSC. There are three vacancies available for ISRO Jobs. Candidates with M.Sc qualifications can apply for ISRO Careers. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online at www.isro.gov.in recruitment. The detailed eligibility and selection process for ISRO vacancies are explained below.
ISRO Vacancy Notification 2024:
The Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre ( VSSC) invites applications for the following posts. These vacancies are to be filled in Kerala. The application submission link is available from 22 April 2024. The deadline for the application submission is 06 May 2024. Before applying for the post, candidates carefully read the job details below. The Education Qualification, Age limit, Age relaxation, Selection process, and Application process are all the details mentioned below for clear understanding. Interested and Eligible Candidates can apply online for ISRO Careers on or before the last date.
Indian Space Research Organisation: ISRO(www.isro.gov.in recruitment 2024) was formed in 1969 as an Indian Space Agency under the Indian Government. Its headquarters is located in Bangalore. The Department of Space(DoS) is responsible for managing and controlling all functions of ISRO. ISRO had subdivisions for their Research facilities, Test Facilities, Construction and launch facilities, Tracking and control facilities, and HRD. ISRO provides its services in television broadcasting, meteorological applications, location-based services, telecommunication, and natural resources. Visit www.isro.gov.in recruitment 2024 for more details about ISRO.
Indian Space Research Organisation Centres:
- Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC)
- Liquid Propulsion Systems Centre (LPSC)
- Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC) SHAR
- U R Rao Satellite Centre (URSC)
- ISRO Propulsion Complex (IPRC)
- Space Applications Centre (SAC)
- National Remote Sensing Centre (NRSC)
- ISRO Telemetry, Tracking, and Command Network (ISTRAC)
- ISRO Inertial Systems Unit (IISU)
- Laboratory for Electro-Optics Systems (LEOS)
- Development and Educational Communication Unit (DECU)
- Indian Institute of Remote Sensing (IIRS)
- Master Control Facility (MCF)
- Department of Space and ISRO HQ
- Antrix Corporation Limited
- NewSpace India Limited (NSIL)
ISRO Recruitment 2024:
ISRO VSSC Recruitment 2024 for Research Scientist/Project Associate-I:
| Company Name | ISRO Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC) |
| Job Role | Research Associate/Project Associate-I |
| Job category | Kerala Govt Jobs |
| Qualification | M.Sc |
| Experience | Freshers |
| Total Vacancies | 03 Posts |
| Salary | Rs. 31,000/- to 95,000/- |
| Job Location | Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Start Date | 22 April 2024 |
| Application Last Date | 06 May 2024 |
| Official Website | http://www.vssc.gov.in/ |
ISRO Vacancies:
ISRO NRSC Recruitment 2024 for Research Personnel Positions:
| Company Name | ISRO National Remote Sensing Centre (NRSC) |
| Job Role | Research Scientist/Project Scientist-I/Project Scientist-B/Project Associate-I&II/Junior Research Fellow |
| Job Type | Govt Jobs |
| Qualification | B.E/B.Tech/M.E/M.Tech/B.Sc/M.Sc |
| Experience | 0 to 2 years |
| Salary | Rs. 31,000/- to 56,100/- |
| Total Posts | 71 Posts |
| Job Location | Across India |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Start Date | 18 March 2024 |
| Application Last Date | 08 April 2024 |
| Official Website | www.nrsc.gov.in |
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ISRO Recruitment 2024(URSC & ISTRAC):
| Job Role | Scientist/Engineer – ‘SC’ / Technical Assistant / Scientific Assistant /Library Assistant / Technician – ‘B’ / Draughtsman – ‘B’ / Cook / Fireman – ‘A’ / Heavy VehicleDriver – ’A’ / Light Vehicle Driver – ’A’ |
| Job Type | Karnataka Govt Jobs |
| Qualification | SSLC/SSC/B.E/B.Tech/B.Sc/M.E/M.Tech/M.Sc/Diploma |
| Experience | Freshers/Experienced |
| Stipend | Rs. 19,900-56,100/- |
| Total Posts | 224 Posts |
| Job Location | Bangalore |
| Last Date | 01 March 2024 |
Detailed Eligibility for ISRO Vacancy:
Qualification:
Scientist / Engineer – SC:
- The candidates should possess B.E/B.Tech/B.Sc(Engg)M.E/M.Tech/M.Sc(Engg)/M.Sc in following disciplines.
- Disciplines: Mechatronics, Material Science, Mathematics, Physics
Technical Assistant:
- First Class Diploma in relevant disciplines from a recognized State Board.
- Disciplines: Electronics/Computer Science/Electrical/Civil/Mechanical
Scientific Assistant:
- First Class Graduate in BSc in relevant discipline from a recognized University/ Institution.
- Disciplines: Chemistry/Physics/Animation & Multimedia/Mathematics
Library Assistant:
- Graduate + First Class Master’s degree in Library Science / Library & Information Science or Equivalent from recognized University/Institution.
Technician – B:
- SSLC/SSC/Matriculation + ITI/NTC/NAC in following trade from NCVT.
- Trades: Electronics Mechanic / Technician Power Electronic Systems / Mechanic Consumer Electronic Appliances / Mechanic Industrial Electronics/ Electrical / Electrician/ Photography / Digital Photography/ Fitter/ Plumber/Refrigeration and Air – Conditioning (R&A/C)/Turner /Carpenter/Motor Vehicle Mechanic/ Welder
Draughtsman – B:
- SSLC/SSC/Matriculation + ITI/NTC/NAC in following trade from NCVT.
- Trades: Mechanical/Civil
Fireman-A:
- SSLC/SSC Pass or its equivalent
- Should satisfy the prescribed physical fitness standards and endurance test standards.
Cook:
- SSLC/SSC Pass or its equivalent
- 05 years experience in a similar capacity as cook in a well-Established Hotel/ canteen, an approved certificate in cookery issued by any recognized/reputed institute.
- Experience Certificates from individuals will not be accepted.
Light Vehicle Driver ‘A’:
- SSLC/SSC Pass or its equivalent
- 03 years experience as Light Vehicle Driver
- Must possess valid LVD licence
- Any other requirement of the Motor Vehicle Act of Karnataka State should be met within 3 months from the date of joining the post.
- Total prescribed experience should be after obtaining valid Driving licence
- Experience Certificate should only be from Government/Semi-Government agencies/Registered Companies/ Societies/ Trusts, etc. Experience Certificates from individuals will not be accepted.
- Part time experience will not be considered for calculation of number of years of experience.
- Candidate should possess the requisite qualification, experience and requirement of public service badge as on the last date of receipt of online application
Heavy Vehicle Driver ‘A’:
- SSLC/SSC Pass or its equivalent
- 05 years experience, out of which minimum 03 years as Heavy Vehicle Driver and the balance period driving experience of light motor vehicle.
- Must possess valid HVD licence and Public Service Badge, if statutory (In case Public Service Badge is not mandatory in any State, candidate from such State(s) should meet this requirement within 3 months of joining the post in Karnataka).
- Total prescribed experience should be after obtaining valid Driving licence
- Experience Certificate should only be from Government/Semi-Government agencies/Registered Companies/ Societies/ Trusts, etc.
- Experience Certificates from individuals will not be accepted.
- Part time experience will not be considered for calculation of number of years of experience.
- Departmental LVDs who meet the norms are eligible to compete, if they so desire, along with external candidates.
- Candidate should possess the requisite qualification, experience and requirement of public service badge as on the last date of receipt of online application.
Upper Age Limit (As of 01 March 2024):
| Name of the post | Post Code | Age limit |
| Scientist / Engineer – SC | 001 and 002 | 18-30/ years |
| Scientist / Engineer – SC | 003 and 004 | 18-28/ years |
| Technical Assistant | 018, 019, 020, 021 and 022 | 18-35/ years |
| Scientific Assistant | 023, 024, 025 and 026 | |
| Library Assistant | 027 | |
| Technician – B | 005, 006, 007,008, 009, 010, 011, 012, 013, 014 and 015 | 18-35/ Years |
| Draughtsman – B | 016 and 017 | |
| Fireman-A | 029 | 18-25/ Years |
| Cook | 028 | 18-35/ Years |
| Light Vehicle Driver ‘A’ and Heavy Vehicle Driver ‘A’ | 030 and 031 | 18-35/ Years |
Age Relaxation of ISRO Career:
- Relaxation in upper age limit by 05 years for SC/ST candidates and 03 years for OBC candidates, against the vacancies reserved for these categories.
- Ex-servicemen (ESM); Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD); Meritorious Sports persons; Widows; Divorced Women and Women judicially separated from their husbands and who are not remarried are eligible for age relaxation as per Government of India Orders
Salary:
| Name of the post | Post Code | Salary |
| Scientist / Engineer – SC | 001 and 002 | Rs. 56,100/- per month + Admissible Allowances |
| Scientist / Engineer – SC | 003 and 004 | |
| Technical Assistant | 018, 019, 020, 021 and 022 | Rs. 44,900/- per month + Admissible Allowances |
| Scientific Assistant | 023, 024, 025 and 026 | |
| Library Assistant | 027 | |
| Technician – B | 005, 006, 007,008, 009, 010, 011, 012, 013, 014 and 015 | Rs. 21,700/- per month + Admissible Allowances |
| Draughtsman – B | 016 and 017 | |
| Fireman-A | 029 | Rs. 19,900/- per month + Admissible Allowances |
| Cook | 028 | |
| Light Vehicle Driver ‘A’ and Heavy Vehicle Driver ‘A’ | 030 and 031 |
ISRO Vacancy: 224 Posts
| Name of the post | Vacancy |
| Scientist / Engineer – SC | 05 Posts |
| Technical Assistant | 55 Posts |
| Scientific Assistant | 06 Posts |
| Library Assistant | 01 Post |
| Technician – B | 126 Posts |
| Draughtsman – B | 16 Posts |
| Fireman-A | 03 Posts |
| Cook | 04 Posts |
| Light Vehicle Driver ‘A’ | 06 Posts |
| Heavy Vehicle Driver ‘A’ | 02 Posts |
Selection Process of ISRO Apprentice Recruitment:
- There will be an initial screening based on the academic performance and other parameters the candidates/applicants provide in the online applications. Only those screened-in candidates will be called for a Written Test.
- Candidates who qualify based on the performance /parameters set by ISRO in the Written Test and taking into consideration the number of Vacancies notified will have to appear for the Skill Test /Interview.
For the posts of Scientist Engineer – ‘SC’ (ME / M.Tech Based):
| Category | Description | M.Tech requirements |
| Part-A
Area / Discipline-Specific Part |
Duration | 75 Minutes |
| Total Marks | 60 Marks (+1 & -1/3 pattern of marking) |
|
| Types of Question | Multiple Choice Question (MCQ) | |
| No. of Question | 60 | |
| Pattern | 40% of questions shall be based on BE / B.Tech syllabus and 60% of the the question shall be based on M.Tech syllabus | |
| Part-B
Aptitude / Ability Tests |
Duration | 30 minutes |
| Total Marks | 20 marks (negative marking is not applicable) |
|
| Types of Question | Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) | |
| No. of Question | Maximum 15 | |
| Pattern | Aptitude / Ability Tests (Numerical Reasoning, Logical Reasoning, Diagrammatic Reasoning, abstract reasoning & deductive reasoning) | |
| Part-C
Descriptive Questions |
Duration | 30 minutes |
| Total Marks | 20 marks | |
| Types of Question | Technical questions relevant to maintain specialization/discipline notified in the advertisement only. | |
| No. of Question | To be decided based on the toughness by the expert. |
For the posts of Scientist Engineer – ‘SC’ (M.Sc Based):
| Category | Description | M.Sc requirement |
| Part-A
Area / Discipline-Specific Part |
Duration | 90 Minutes |
| Total Marks | 80 Marks (+1 & -1/3 pattern of marking) |
|
| Types of Question | Multiple Choice Question (MCQ) | |
| No. of Question | 80 | |
| Pattern | 75% of questions shall be based on core specialization / discipline notified in the advertisement. 25% of the questions shall cover the allied area topics |
|
| Part-B
Aptitude / Ability Tests |
Duration | 30 minutes |
| Total Marks | 20 marks (negative marking is not applicable) |
|
| Types of Question | Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) | |
| No. of Question | Maximum 15 | |
| Pattern | Aptitude / Ability Tests (Numerical Reasoning, Logical Reasoning, Diagrammatic Reasoning, abstract reasoning & deductive reasoning) |
i) Interview: Based on performance in the Written Test, candidates will be short-listed for interview in 1:5 ratio with a minimum of 10 candidates.
ii) Pass Criteria:
| Category | Written Test | Interview | Qualifying Criteria |
| M.Tech | 50% each in Part A, B & C | 50/100 marks | Aggregate 60% |
| M.Sc | 50% each in Part A & B | 50/100 marks | Aggregate 60% |
For the posts of Technician-B / Draughtsman-B / Technical Assistant / Scientific Assistant / Library Assistant:
i) Pattern of Exam:
| Category | Written Test | Skill Test |
| Technical Assistant, Scientific Assistant and Library Assistant | 80 MCQs in 1.5 hrs (+1 & -0.33 marking) | (Qualifying nature): To be conducted for 100 marks |
| Technician-B and Draughtsman-B | 80 MCQs in 1.5 hrs (+1 & -0.33 marking) |
ii) Pass Criteria:
| Category | Written Test | Skill Test |
| Unreserved Candidates | 32/80 marks | 50/100 marks |
| Reserved Candidates ( only if a post is reserved) | 24/80 marks | 40/100 marks |
- The syllabus for the written test is curriculum-based. Based on the performance in the Written Test, candidates will be shortlisted for Skill Test in 1:5 ratio with a minimum of 10 candidates.
- In case of a tie in Written Test scores, the academic scores of the notified qualification(s) shall be the tie breaker.
For the posts of Heavy Vehicle Driver-A / Light Vehicle Driver-A:
Written Test:
- The Written Test will comprise of 100 Multiple Choice Questions as described above with a duration of 120 minutes (2hours).
- One-fourth negative marking will apply for each wrong answer, i.e.; 1 mark will be awarded for each correct answer and 0.25 marks will be deducted for each wrong answer.
- Applicants have to secure 50% marks in Part ‘A’ and 50% marks in Part ‘B’, ‘C’ and ‘D’ combined for passing the Written Test.
- Passing marks will be relaxed by 25% for applicants belonging to reserved categories, wherever a post is reserved for the respective category.
- Total marks obtained in all four parts of the Written Test will be reckoned for shortlisting for Skill Test
- I. Part ‘A’ (50 questions) – Questions based on Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 as amended from time to time
- II. Part ‘B’ (15 questions) – Elementary English of 8th Standard Level
- III. Part ‘C’ (15 questions) – Elementary Arithmetic of 10th Standard Level
- IV. Part ‘D’ (20 questions) – General Knowledge
Skill Test:
- The Skill Test will be purely of qualifying nature. The Skill Test will be conducted for 100 marks out of which the applicants have to secure 60 marks for qualifying.
- No relaxation of marks is applicable in the Skill Test for any category of applicants.
- The applicants who had qualified in the Written Test will be shortlisted for the Skill Test in 1:10 ratio.
For the post of Cook:
Written Test:
- 60 MCQs in 1.5 hrs (+1 & -0.33 marking)
- The syllabus for the written test is curriculum-based. In case of a tie in Written Test scores, the academic scores of the notified qualification(s) shall be the tie breaker.
Skill Test:
- The Skill Test will be purely qualifying. The Skill Test will be conducted for 100 marks, out of which the applicants have to secure 60 marks for qualifying.
- No relaxation of marks is applicable in the Skill Test for any category of applicants.
- The applicants who qualified in the Written Test will be shortlisted for the Skill Test in 1:5 ratio.
For the post of Fireman-A:
- The mode of Selection will be a Written Test, Physical Efficiency Test (PET) and Detailed Medical Examination (DME).
- PME certificate and other parameters given in the online application will be done and only those screened-in candidates will be called for Written Test.
- The Skill Test will be purely on a ‘go-no-go’ basis and marks obtained in Skill Test will not be considered for selection.
- The final selection shall be based on the marks obtained in the Written Test
- Based on the marks obtained in the Written Test, the candidates who are meeting the prescribed PME norms will be
shortlisted to appear in PET, in a maximum of 1:50 ratio, to the category-wise number of vacancies
Application Fee:
- Scientist /Engineer – SC / Technical Assistant / Scientific Assistant: Rs. 250/-
- However, initially, all candidates must pay uniformly Rs.750/- (Rupees Seven Hundred and Fifty only) per application as a Processing fee. The Processing fee will be refunded only to candidates who appear in the written test.
- Technician-B / Draughtsman-B / Cook / Fireman-A / Light Vehicle Driver-A / Heavy Vehicle Driver-A: Rs. 100/-
- However, initially, all candidates have to pay uniformly Rs. 500/- (Rupees Five Hundred only) per application as a Processing fee.
- The Processing fee will be refunded only to candidates who appear in the written test.
- Refund in full for candidates exempted from payment of Application Fee (women, SC/ST/ PwBD, Ex-Servicemen).
Payment Mode:
- The Application fee will be collected only Online via the SBI e-payment gateway
- Internet Banking
- Unified Payment Interface (UPI)
- Debit Cards (Domestic)
How to Apply for ISRO Apprentice Recruitment 2024?
Interested and eligible candidates can apply online for ISTRAC Recruitment (or) URSC Recruitment on or before 01 March 2024, 11.59 PM.
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Application Form: Click here.
ISRO Recruitment/Careers Frequently Asked Questions(FAQs) :
What are the vacancies available in ISRO?
At present, ISRO VSSC has vacancies for : Research Associate/Project Associate-I Posts
How to apply ISRO vacancies?
Candidates can apply online on ISRO official website.
What are the qualification required ?
Candidates should possess M.Sc .
What is the last date to apply for ISRO Vacancies?
Candidates should apply online on or before 06 May 2024.
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