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Recruiting Authority

Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre

Advt No: VSSC-328

Total Vacancies

63 Posts

Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala

Last Date to Apply

18 May 2026

Application Window Closed

Minimum Qualification

First Class Diploma in Engineering or First Class B.Sc in relevant subject

Refer details below for post-wise norms

Age Limit

18 – 35 Years

Category relaxations applicable

Salary / Pay Scale

Level-7 (Rs. 44,900 - 1,42,400)

Recruitment Overview

Join India’s space programme at VSSC Thiruvananthapuram. Positions in Mechanical, Electronics, Chemical and Computer Science.

Important Dates

Application Start Date

29 April 2026

Online registration opens

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Last Date to Apply

18 May 2026

Closing of online application

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Vacancy Details

Post	Vacancies	Qualification
Technical Assistant (Mechanical)	28	First Class Diploma in Mechanical Engineering
Technical Assistant (Electronics)	19	First Class Diploma in Electronics / ECE / Telecommunication
Technical Assistant (Computer Science)	6	First Class Diploma in Computer Science / IT
Scientific Assistant (Chemistry / Physics)	10	First Class B.Sc Degree in Chemistry / Physics from recognized University

Eligibility Criteria & Age Limits

Prescribed Essential Qualifications and Age Relaxations

Statutory Rules

Educational Qualification

First Class Diploma in Engineering or First Class B.Sc in relevant subject

Degrees/diplomas must be from a recognised university/board before the crucial date.

Age Limit & Relaxations

Standard Age Range18 to 35 years as on closing date of application

Upper Age Relaxation (Reserved Categories)

OBC: 3 years (up to 38 years) | SC/ST: 5 years (up to 40 years) | PwBD: 10 years

Age calculation is as per the crucial date prescribed in the official advertisement.

Post-Wise Educational Criteria

Post Name	Vacancies	Prescribed Qualification
Technical Assistant (Mechanical)	28	First Class Diploma in Mechanical Engineering
Technical Assistant (Electronics)	19	First Class Diploma in Electronics / ECE / Telecommunication
Technical Assistant (Computer Science)	6	First Class Diploma in Computer Science / IT
Scientific Assistant (Chemistry / Physics)	10	First Class B.Sc Degree in Chemistry / Physics from recognized University

Verification Note: Candidate eligibility is subject to physical verification of original certificates, category credentials, and compliance with the official advertisement conditions at the time of document verification.

Application Fee

Category-wise fee & payment modes

Fee Structure

Initial Fee: ₹750 (Candidates appearing in CBT get ₹500 refund; Women / SC / ST / PwBD / Ex-SM get full ₹750 refund)

Payment Mode: Online via official payment gateway as prescribed by the recruiting authority.

Keep fee receipt/challan reference number safe for application submission confirmation.

Selection Process

Recruitment examination stages

1Stage 1: Computer Based Test (CBT - 80 MCQs, 80 Marks, 90 Minutes)
2Stage 2: Skill Test (Curriculum-based, Purely Go/No-Go qualifying standard)
3Stage 3: Final Selection from CBT Marks among candidates who qualify the Skill Test

Scheme / Pattern of Examination

CBT Test Structure: 80 Multiple Choice Questions, 80 Marks, 90 Minutes Duration
Marking Scheme: 1 Mark for correct answer, 0.33 Mark deducted for incorrect answer
Skill Test: 100 Marks (Qualifying minimum 60% for UR/EWS, 50% for reserved categories on pass/fail basis)

Merit list will be prepared based on marks secured in competitive stages as per guidelines.

Official Links

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Recruitment LifecycleAdvt: VSSC-328

Current Stage:Final Selection & Appointment Orders

11%

Official Notification Released

Awaited

Official recruitment notification (VSSC-328) published by Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre.

Timeline: Awaited / To be notifiedTier-1 Verified

Online Application Window

Completed

Online application portal has closed.

Timeline: 29 Apr 2026 – 18 May 2026