ISRO IPRC Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 22 Technical Assistant, Technician ‘B’, Cook & Fireman Posts

ISRO Propulsion Complex (IPRC), Mahendragiri, Tamil Nadu has invited online applications from eligible candidates for various posts under Advertisement No. IPRC/RMT/2026/01 dated 12 September 2026. The recruitment includes Technical Assistant, Technician ‘B’, Cook ‘A’ and Fireman ‘A’ posts with a total of 22 vacancies.

The online application process will begin on 15 September 2026 at 10:00 Hrs and will close on 05 October 2026 at 16:00 Hrs. Candidates should carefully check the post-wise educational qualification, age limit, application fee, selection process and document requirements before submitting the application.

Recruitment Overview

The recruitment is being conducted by ISRO Propulsion Complex (IPRC), an ISRO unit located at Mahendragiri, Tirunelveli District, Tamil Nadu. The notification covers posts ranging from diploma-level Technical Assistant positions to ITI-based Technician ‘B’ positions, Cook ‘A’ and Fireman ‘A’.

Important Dates

Candidates should keep the registration deadline in mind because the notification specifies both the opening and closing time of the online application window. The cut-off date for purposes such as age calculation and acquiring the essential qualification/experience is also 05 October 2026.

Vacancy Details

IPRC has notified 22 vacancies across Technical Assistant, Technician ‘B’, Cook ‘A’ and Fireman ‘A’. The post-wise vacancy and reservation details are given below.

Important: The notification uses reservation abbreviations including UR, OBC, SC, ST, EWS and Ex-SM. It also specifies certain PwBD functional requirements for the notified posts.

Educational Qualification

The required qualification depends on the post. Candidates should apply only if they possess the exact qualification prescribed in the notification. The notification specifically states that equivalent courses will not be considered eligible.

Technical Assistant

Post Code 60 – Automobile Engineering

Candidates must have a First Class Diploma in Automobile Engineering.

Post Code 61 – Mechanical

Candidates must have a First Class Diploma in Mechanical Engineering OR Production Engineering.

Post Code 62 – Electronics & Communication

Candidates must have a First Class Diploma in any one of the following:

• Electronics Engineering
• Electronics & Communication Engineering
• Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering
• Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering

Technician ‘B’

For Post Codes 63 to 68, candidates must have passed SSLC/SSC/Matriculation/10th Standard and possess the relevant ITI qualification with NTC from NCVT OR NAC from NCVT.

The trades are:

• Post Code 63 – Turner
• Post Code 64 – Fitter
• Post Code 65 – Welder
• Post Code 66 – Machinist
• Post Code 67 – Refrigeration & Air Conditioning
• Post Code 68 – Electrician

Cook ‘A’

Candidates must have:

• Passed SSLC/SSC/Matriculation/10th Standard; and
• 5 years of experience as Cook in a well-established Hotel/Canteen.

The experience certificate must be issued by a well-established hotel/canteen and has to be submitted during the Skill Test. Experience certificates issued by individuals will not be accepted.

Fireman ‘A’

Candidates must:

• Pass SSLC/SSC/Matriculation/10th Standard;
• Satisfy the prescribed Physical Fitness Standards; and
• Upload the Preliminary Medical Examination (PME) Certificate prescribed in Annexure A along with the online application.

Age Limit

The age limit is different for Fireman ‘A’ and the other notified posts. The age is calculated as on 05 October 2026.

Age Relaxation

The notification provides:

• SC/ST: 5 years, where the post is reserved for the respective category.
• OBC: 3 years, where the post is reserved for the respective category.
• Serving Government Employees, Ex-Servicemen, Persons with Benchmark Disabilities, Widows, Divorced Women, women judicially separated from their husbands who have not remarried, and Meritorious Sportspersons may receive upper-age relaxation as per applicable Government of India orders.

Salary / Pay Scale

The notification provides different Pay Matrix levels for the posts. Technical Assistant posts are placed at Level-07, Technician ‘B’ at Level-03, and Cook ‘A’ and Fireman ‘A’ at Level-02.

The notification also mentions applicable allowances such as Dearness Allowance, House Rent Allowance and Transport Allowance at prescribed rates, subject to the conditions stated in the advertisement. It also mentions NPS, medical facilities, subsidized canteen, transport facility, departmental housing, Leave Travel Concession and House Building Advance as per applicable Government orders.

Selection Process

The selection process depends on the post.

For Technical Assistant, Technician ‘B’ and Cook ‘A’, selection involves a Written Test followed by a Skill Test. For Fireman ‘A’, the process includes a Written Test, Physical Efficiency Test (Skill Test) and Detailed Medical Examination.

The Written Test will be conducted in offline OMR mode at Tirunelveli and Chennai. Candidates must select their preferred city while submitting the online application, and the notification states that this choice cannot be changed later.

For Post Codes 60 to 62, the question paper will be bilingual in English and Hindi. For Post Codes 63 to 68 and 70 to 71, it will be trilingual in Tamil, Hindi and English.

Written Test Pattern

Technical Assistant and Technician ‘B’

The Written Test is based on the curriculum/academic syllabus of the prescribed educational qualification.

• Total Questions: 80 Multiple Choice Questions
• Duration: 90 minutes
• Correct Answer: 1 mark
• Wrong Answer: 0.33 mark deduction
• UR qualifying marks: 32 out of 80
• Reserved-category qualifying marks: 24 out of 80, wherever the post is reserved for the respective category.

Candidates qualifying in the Written Test are shortlisted for the Skill Test in a 1:5 ratio, with a minimum of 10 applicants for a post.

The Skill Test is conducted on a GO/NO-GO basis and its marks are not counted for final selection. It is conducted for 100 marks, with a minimum qualifying requirement of 50 marks. For applicable reserved categories, the qualifying requirement is 40 marks out of 100.

Cook ‘A’

The Cook ‘A’ Written Test covers:

• Knowledge in cooking and kitchen equipment
• General Knowledge
• General English
• Arithmetic at SSLC/Matriculation level

The examination consists of 100 Multiple Choice Questions with a duration of 120 minutes (2 hours). Each correct answer carries 1 mark and each wrong answer attracts a 0.25-mark deduction.

The Skill Test is qualifying in nature and is conducted for 100 marks, with a minimum of 60 marks required to qualify.

Fireman ‘A’

The Fireman ‘A’ Written Test includes:

• Basic chemistry relating to flammable liquids and gases
• LPG properties
• Relationship between pressure, volume and temperature
• Areas of triangle, rectangle and parallelogram
• Volumes of cylinder, cone, sphere and cuboid
• Properties of water, CO₂, O₂, H₂ and inert gases
• Basic concepts regarding electricity and its hazards
• Simple Arithmetic at Class X standard
• Basic English
• General Knowledge and Current Affairs

The Written Test consists of 100 Multiple Choice Questions with a duration of 120 minutes (2 hours). Each correct answer carries 1 mark and each wrong answer attracts a 0.25-mark deduction.

Fireman ‘A’ Physical Fitness Standards

The Fireman ‘A’ post has specific physical and medical requirements. The notification specifies standards for height, weight, BMI, waist-to-hip ratio, chest measurements, vision, hearing and other medical parameters.

The notification states that shoes with spikes are not allowed. Three attempts are allowed only in the Long Jump event, while one attempt is provided for all other events. The best of three attempts is considered for Long Jump qualification.

Selected candidates for Fireman ‘A’ are required to stay in the Essential Staff Quarters, IPRC.

Preliminary Medical Examination for Fireman ‘A’

Candidates applying for Fireman ‘A’ must upload a scanned copy of the prescribed Preliminary Medical Examination (PME) Certificate with the online application and must also produce the certificate during the Skill Test.

The certificate must be issued by a Government Medical Officer (Allopathy) not below the rank of Assistant Civil Surgeon employed in Government Health Services. The PME Certificate is valid for six months. Only candidates who have uploaded the PME Certificate and meet the prescribed Physical Fitness Standards will be called for the Skill Test.

The notification also lists several medical conditions that may result in disqualification for Fireman ‘A’, including certain physical deformities, night blindness, colour blindness, monocular vision, glaucoma, certain cardiovascular conditions, hernia, hydrocele, haemorrhoids, varicose veins, certain chronic illnesses and other specified conditions.

Application Fee

The application fee depends on the post code.

Payment can be made through Internet Banking, Domestic Debit Cards, Domestic Credit Cards or UPI. Cash, cheque, draft, money order, IPO and other such payment modes are not allowed.

Application Fee Refund

The notification provides a refund mechanism, but the applicant must appear in the Written Test to become eligible for the refund.

For Post Codes 60 to 62:

• Initial fee: ₹750 per application
• Female, SC, ST, Ex-SM and PwBD candidates: Full fee refund
• Other candidates: ₹500 refunded after deduction of applicable bank charges

For Post Codes 63 to 68 and 70 to 71:

• Initial fee: ₹500 per application
• Female, SC, ST, Ex-SM and PwBD candidates: Full fee refund
• Other candidates: ₹400 refunded after deduction of applicable bank charges

Candidates must provide correct bank details for the refund, including account holder name, account number, bank name, branch name and IFSC code. A scanned copy of the front page of the relevant bank passbook must also be uploaded with the prescribed certificates/testimonials.

How to Apply

Applications for this recruitment will be accepted online only.

Candidates should follow these steps:

1. Visit the IPRC website at www.iprc.gov.in.
2. Go to the Careers page from 15 September 2026 at 10:00 Hrs.
3. Read the complete recruitment advertisement carefully.
4. Check the eligibility requirements for the specific post code.
5. Complete the online application form with the required details.
6. Enter a correct and active email ID because further communications will be sent through email.
7. Select the preferred city for the Written Test from Tirunelveli or Chennai.
8. Upload the required photograph, signature and certificates/testimonials.
9. Pay the applicable application fee through the online SBI e-Payment Gateway.
10. Verify all entered information before final submission.
11. Submit the application before 05 October 2026 at 16:00 Hrs.
12. Download and preserve the generated Application Form for future reference.

The notification clearly states that an online application cannot be edited after submission, so candidates should carefully verify all information before final submission.

Physical applications, emails, biodata, resumes/CVs and other forms of application will not be entertained.

Photograph and Signature Requirements

Candidates should follow the specified image-upload requirements:

• Photograph should be recent and taken in formal dress with a light-shaded background.
• Full face and eyes must be clearly visible.
• Caps, hats, sunglasses and similar accessories should not be worn.
• Candidates who normally wear spectacles should ensure their eyes are clearly visible without reflections.
• Photograph format: JPEG
• Maximum photograph size: 1 MB
• Signature must be made using a blue ink pen on white paper.
• Signature format: JPEG
• Maximum signature size: 1 MB
• Signature aspect ratio: 7:2.
• File names must not contain blank spaces, special characters or numbers.
• Inappropriate, obscene, casual or selfie photographs may lead to rejection.
• Unclear photographs/signatures may lead to rejection.
• Uploaded images must be virus-free.

Documents Required

The documents depend on the post applied for.

The notification specifies that uploaded certificate/testimonial files should be in PDF/JPEG format with a maximum file size of 1 MB, and scans must be clear. File names must not contain blank spaces, special characters or numbers.

Important Things Candidates Should Check Before Applying

Before submitting the application, candidates should pay particular attention to the following notification-specific requirements:

1. Apply for the exact qualification

IPRC states that candidates should possess the exact qualifications prescribed for the post. Equivalent courses will not be considered eligible.

2. Check the cut-off date

The candidate must possess the required qualification/experience by 05 October 2026, which is the closing date of the online application.

3. Keep the email ID active

The email ID entered during registration is important because further communication regarding the Written Test and Skill Test will be sent through email.

4. Choose the Written Test city carefully

The Written Test will be held at Tirunelveli and Chennai. The selected city must be chosen during online application and cannot subsequently be changed.

5. Check the application before final submission

Once the online application is submitted, it cannot be edited later. Candidates should therefore verify every detail before final submission.

6. Candidates already employed should arrange NOC

Candidates employed under Central/State Government, PSUs, Autonomous Bodies or relevant organizations must submit a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the employer when required. Failure to produce the original NOC at the Skill Test will prevent the candidate from appearing in the Skill Test.

7. Keep the original documents ready

Original documents uploaded during the application must be produced during the Skill Test or whenever IPRC requires them. Candidates who fail to produce the required documentary evidence will not be permitted to attend the Skill Test.

8. Multiple posts require separate applications

Candidates wishing to apply for more than one post must submit separate applications for each post and pay the application fee separately.

9. Written Test TA is not payable

The notification states that no Travelling Allowance will be paid for attending the Written Test. Candidates called for the Skill Test will be reimbursed to and fro second-class train fare by the shortest route from the city indicated in the online application to the Skill Test location, subject to the conditions specified in the notification.

Job Location

The initial place of posting will be IPRC, Mahendragiri, Tirunelveli District, Tamil Nadu. However, the notification states that selected candidates may be posted at any ISRO Centre/Unit or Department of Space establishment anywhere in India as required.

Important General Conditions

Only Indian Nationals are eligible to apply. The posts are temporary in nature but are likely to continue indefinitely. The information entered in the online application will be used for further selection stages, and any mismatch found later may result in rejection of candidature.

The notification also states that applications without a proper email ID will be treated as invalid, rounding off of marks is not permitted, and IPRC reserves the right not to fill any post if it decides not to do so.

Candidates should regularly check the IPRC website because any Addendum, Update or Corrigendum will be published on the IPRC website.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. How many vacancies are available in IPRC Recruitment 2026?

Ans: The notification mentions a total of 22 vacancies for Technical Assistant, Technician ‘B’, Cook ‘A’ and Fireman ‘A’ posts.

Q2. When will the IPRC Recruitment 2026 application process start?

Ans: Online registration will start on 15 September 2026 at 10:00 Hrs.

Q3. What is the last date to apply for IPRC Recruitment 2026?

Ans: The last date for online registration is 05 October 2026 at 16:00 Hrs.

Q4. What is the application fee for IPRC Recruitment 2026?

Ans: The application fee is ₹750 for Post Codes 60 to 62 and ₹500 for Post Codes 63 to 68 and 70 to 71. The fee is payable online through the SBI e-Payment Gateway.

Q5. What is the age limit for IPRC Recruitment 2026?

Ans: For Post Codes 60 to 68 and 70, the age limit is 18 to 35 years as on 05 October 2026. For Post Code 71 Fireman ‘A’, the age limit is 18 to 25 years as on 05 October 2026.

Q6. Where will the Written Test be conducted?

Ans: The Written Test will be conducted in Tirunelveli and Chennai in offline OMR mode. Candidates must select their preferred city during online application, and the choice cannot be changed later.

Q7. What is the selection process for Fireman ‘A’?

Ans: Fireman ‘A’ selection consists of a Written Test, Physical Efficiency Test and Detailed Medical Examination. Candidates qualifying the required stages are considered for empanelment based on Written Test marks.

Q8. Can candidates apply for more than one post?

Ans: Yes. Candidates intending to apply for more than one post must submit a separate application for each post and make the application fee payment separately.

Final Words

The IPRC Recruitment 2026 notification offers 22 vacancies across Technical Assistant, Technician ‘B’, Cook ‘A’ and Fireman ‘A’ posts. Since the eligibility, age limit, fee and selection process vary by post, candidates should check their specific post code carefully before applying.

The most important points to remember are the 15 September 2026 application opening date, 05 October 2026 closing date, post-specific qualifications, applicable application fee, Written Test city choice and document-upload requirements. Candidates should also retain the submitted Application Form and keep checking their registered email ID and the IPRC website for further communication and updates.

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