ISRO VSSC Recruitment 2024: Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC) under the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has announced notification for the Research Associate/Project Associate-I post. There are three vacancies available for these posts. Candidates with M.Sc in relevant fields can apply for this post. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online from 22 April 2024 to 06 May 2024. The detailed eligibility criteria and selection process for Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre Recruitment are explained below.
Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre Recruitment:
ISRO VSSC invites applications from eligible candidates for the post of Research Associate/Project Associate-I on a contractual basis. The age limit for these posts will be 18 to 40 years. The selected candidates will be given Rs. 31,000/- to 95,000/- per month. The selection process will be based on written tests and interviews. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online from 22 April 2024 to 06 May 2024. Before applying for the post, candidates carefully read the job details below. The details mentioned below are the education qualification, age limit, age relaxation, application fee, selection process, and application process. If you still have doubts, visit the VSSC official website for more details: http://www.vssc.gov.in/.
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/ |
Detailed Eligibility – ISRO VSSC Careers:
Educational Qualification:
Research Scientist:
- Essential: M.Sc. degree in Meteorology / Atmospheric Science with an aggregate minimum of 65% marks (average of all semesters) or CGPA/CPI grading of a minimum of 6.84 on a ten scale or equivalent.
- Nature of job: Data Product generation based on round-the-clock Doppler Weather Radar (DWR) scheduler mode operation, Data Validation and support in calibration and maintenance of Radar. (Round-the-clock operation)
- Duration: Purely on a contract basis for three years, they are not entitled to annual increments.
Project Associate-I:
- Essential: M.Sc degree in Physics / Atmospheric Science / Meteorology with an aggregate minimum of 65% marks (average of all semesters) or CGPA / CPI grading of a minimum of 6.84 on a ten scale or equivalent.
- Nature of job: Should work under the Project titled “Structure, Evolution & Dynamics of Mesoscale & Synoptic Scale Convective Systems using network Doppler Weather Radar (DWR) and satellite observations in Space Physics Laboratory (SPL)
- Duration: The position is initially for one year and is renewable every year (upto March 2026 only), subject to satisfactory work progress.
Age Limit (As on 06 May 2024):
- Research Scientist:
- UR – 18 to 28 years
- OBC – 18 to 28 years
- SC/ST – 18 to 28 years
- EWS – 18 to 28 years
- Project Associate-I:
- UR – 18 to 35 years
- OBC – 18 to 38 years
- SC/ST – 18 to 40 years
- EWS – 18 to 35 years
Age Relaxation: Ex-servicemen, Meritorious Sportspersons, & Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PWBD) are eligible for age relaxation as per Government of India Orders.
Salary:
- Research Scientist: Rs. 56,100/- to 95,000/- (plus allowances as applicable) (Level – 10)
- Project Associate-I: Rs. 31,000/- to 37,000/- + HRA
ISRO VSSC Vacancies: 03 Posts
- Research Scientist: 02 Posts
- Project Associate-I: 01 Post
Selection Process for ISRO VSSC Careers:
- The selection process will be based on written tests and interviews.
- Candidates called for a Written Test will have the option to answer the questions in Hindi, also
Research Scientist:
- All valid applicants will be called for a written test.
- The written test Centre will be in Thiruvananthapuram only.
- Question paper pattern for written test:
- Part ‘A’ (Objective type): Area/Discipline Specific part – Consists of 80 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) of 1 mark each (+1 and -1/3 pattern of marking) – 90 minutes duration.
- Part ‘B’ (Objective type): Aptitude/Ability Tests – Consists of a maximum of 15 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) totalling 20 marks (No negative marks) – 30 minutes duration [Questions will be based on Numerical Reasoning, Logical Reasoning, Diagrammatic Reasoning, Abstract Reasoning & Deductive Reasoning].
- Interview: Based on the performance in the written test, candidates will be shortlisted for an interview in a ratio of 1:5.
- Qualifying Criteria: Written test – 50% each in Part ‘A’ & ‘B’, Interview – 50 marks (Out of 100), Aggregate marks – 60%
- Weightage in Panel Generation – For generation of final panel, 50% weightage will be given to Written Test marks and 50% weightage to interview marks
Project Associate-I :
- Based on the online application, an initial screening/written test will be conducted to shortlist the candidates for the interview.
- If a written test is opted for preliminary screening, the written test score will not reflect in the final selection process.
- The final selection will be based only on the performance of candidates in the interview.
How to apply for ISRO VSSC Recruitment 2024?
Interested and eligible candidates can apply online using the VSSC official website from 1000 hours on 22 April 2024 to 1700 hours on 06 May 2024.
For more details & To Apply: Click here.
Note: Upon online registration, applicants will be given an online 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.
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