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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)
Technical Assistant & Scientific Assistant Recruitment 2026
Recruitment Overview
Join India’s space programme at VSSC Thiruvananthapuram. Positions in Mechanical, Electronics, Chemical and Computer Science.
Post-Wise Vacancy Distribution
| Post / Designation Name | Number of Vacancies | Prescribed Qualification |
|---|---|---|
| Technical Assistant (Mechanical) | 28 Posts | First Class Diploma in Mechanical Engineering |
| Technical Assistant (Electronics) | 19 Posts | First Class Diploma in Electronics / ECE / Telecommunication |
| Technical Assistant (Computer Science) | 6 Posts | First Class Diploma in Computer Science / IT |
| Scientific Assistant (Chemistry / Physics) | 10 Posts | First Class B.Sc Degree in Chemistry / Physics from recognized University |
Eligibility Criteria & Age Limits
Prescribed Essential Qualifications, Age Limits, and Interactive Pre-Check
Educational Qualification
- First Class Diploma in Engineering or First Class B.Sc in relevant subject
Age Limit & Relaxations
Upper Age Relaxation (Reserved Categories)
OBC: 3 years (up to 38 years) | SC/ST: 5 years (up to 40 years) | PwBD: 10 years
Instant Eligibility Pre-Check
Evaluate your preliminary match against prescribed statutory age and qualification rules
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 |
Technical Assistant & Scientific Assistant Recruitment 2026
Conducting Authority: Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (ISRO-VSSC)
Tier 1 Examination (CBT)
(टियर 1 परीक्षा (सीबीटी))UpcomingActive StageGazette verified per official calendar: 9 Sept 2026
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)
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
- 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)
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