The ISRO Propulsion Complex (IPRC), Mahendragiri, a unit of the Indian Space Research Organisation, Department of Space, Government of India has released Advertisement No. IPRC/RMT/2026/01 dated 12 September 2026 for 22 posts of Technical Assistant, Technician B, Cook A and Fireman A. Online applications are open from 15 September 2026 and the last date has been extended to 24 October 2026 at 16:00 hrs at career.iprc.gov.in. Fee payment last date is 29 October 2026. The written test will be held at Tirunelveli and Chennai.
Important Note: Four things every candidate must know. First, the application last date has been extended to 24 October 2026 at 16:00 hrs – and fee payment last date is 29 October 2026. Second, your choice of Written Test city (Tirunelveli or Chennai) is final and cannot be changed after submission. Third, for Fireman A, you must upload a Preliminary Medical Examination Certificate along with the online application itself – without it the application is incomplete. Fourth, for Cook A, experience certificates must be from a well-established Hotel/Canteen – certificates from individuals are not accepted.
ISRO IPRC Recruitment 2026: Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | ISRO Propulsion Complex (IPRC), Indian Space Research Organisation, Department of Space, Govt. of India |
| Location | Mahendragiri, Tirunelveli District, Tamil Nadu – 627133 |
| Advertisement No. | IPRC/RMT/2026/01 |
| Notification Date | 12 September 2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 22 |
| Application Mode | Online only at career.iprc.gov.in |
| Application Opens | 15 September 2026 |
| Application Last Date (Extended) | 24 October 2026, 16:00 hrs |
| Fee Payment Last Date | 29 October 2026 |
| Age Cut-off Date | 5 October 2026 |
| Written Test Cities | Tirunelveli and Chennai (candidate’s choice, final) |
| Official Website | iprc.gov.in |
ISRO IPRC Recruitment 2026: Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Date | 12 September 2026 |
| Application Opens | 15 September 2026 |
| Original Last Date | 7 October 2026 |
| Extended Last Date | 24 October 2026, 16:00 hrs |
| Fee Payment Last Date | 29 October 2026 |
| Age Cut-off Date | 5 October 2026 |
ISRO IPRC Recruitment 2026: Post-wise Vacancies
| Post Code | Post | Vacancies | Reservation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60 | Technical Assistant – Automobile | 1 | OBC-1 |
| 61 | Technical Assistant – Mechanical | 3 | UR-1, OBC-1, ST-1 |
| 62 | Technical Assistant – Electronics and Communication | 1 | UR-1 |
| 63 | Technician B – Turner | 2 | UR-1, SC-1 |
| 64 | Technician B – Fitter | 4 | OBC-3, EWS-1 (1 reserved for Ex-Servicemen) |
| 65 | Technician B – Welder | 2 | UR-1, SC-1 |
| 66 | Technician B – Machinist | 3 | UR-2, SC-1 (1 reserved for PwBD-OH) |
| 67 | Technician B – Refrigeration and Air Conditioning | 1 | UR-1 |
| 68 | Technician B – Electrician | 1 | EWS-1 |
| 70 | Cook A | 1 | UR-1 |
| 71 | Fireman A | 3 | UR-2, OBC-1 (1 reserved for Ex-Servicemen) |
| Total | 22 |
ISRO IPRC Recruitment 2026: Eligibility
| Post | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Technical Assistant – Automobile | First Class Diploma in Automobile Engineering |
| Technical Assistant – Mechanical | First Class Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or Production Engineering |
| Technical Assistant – Electronics and Communication | First Class Diploma in Electronics Engineering, OR Electronics and Communication Engineering, OR Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering, OR Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering |
| Technician B – Turner | SSLC/SSC/Matric (10th) + ITI in Turner Trade with NTC or NAC from NCVT |
| Technician B – Fitter | SSLC/SSC/Matric (10th) + ITI in Fitter Trade with NTC or NAC from NCVT |
| Technician B – Welder | SSLC/SSC/Matric (10th) + ITI in Welder Trade with NTC or NAC from NCVT |
| Technician B – Machinist | SSLC/SSC/Matric (10th) + ITI in Machinist Trade with NTC or NAC from NCVT |
| Technician B – Refrigeration and AC | SSLC/SSC/Matric (10th) + ITI in Refrigeration and AC Trade with NTC or NAC from NCVT |
| Technician B – Electrician | SSLC/SSC/Matric (10th) + ITI in Electrician Trade with NTC or NAC from NCVT |
| Cook A | SSLC/SSC/Matric (10th) + 5 years experience as Cook in well-established Hotel/Canteen (institutional certificate required at Skill Test; individual certificates not accepted) |
| Fireman A | SSLC/SSC/Matric (10th) + prescribed Physical Fitness Standards + Preliminary Medical Examination Certificate (must be uploaded with application) |
ISRO IPRC Recruitment 2026: Age Limit (as on 5 October 2026)
| Post Codes | Age Limit |
|---|---|
| 60 to 68 and 70 (Technical Asst, Technician B, Cook A) | 18 to 35 years |
| 71 (Fireman A) | 18 to 25 years |
Age relaxation: SC/ST: 5 years; OBC: 3 years (where post is reserved). Additional relaxation for serving Govt. employees, Ex-Servicemen, PwBD, widows/divorced women/judicially separated women and meritorious sportspersons as per Govt. of India orders.
ISRO IPRC Recruitment 2026: Pay Scale
| Post | Pay Matrix Level | Pay Range |
|---|---|---|
| Technical Assistant | Level 7 | Rs. 44,900 to Rs. 1,42,400 |
| Technician B | Level 3 | Rs. 21,700 to Rs. 69,100 |
| Cook A | Level 2 | Rs. 19,900 to Rs. 63,200 |
| Fireman A | Level 2 | Rs. 19,900 to Rs. 63,200 |
ISRO IPRC Recruitment 2026: Application Fee
| Post Codes | Fee |
|---|---|
| 60 to 62 (Technical Assistant) | Rs. 750 |
| 63 to 71 (Technician B, Cook A, Fireman A) | Rs. 500 |
Payment mode: Online only via SBI e-Payment gateway (Internet Banking, Domestic Debit/Credit Card or UPI). Fee payment last date: 29 October 2026.
Fee refund: Female/SC/ST/Ex-Servicemen/PwBD candidates receive full refund after appearing in Written Test. Others receive partial refund (Rs. 500 for Technical Asst or Rs. 400 for others).
ISRO IPRC Recruitment 2026: Selection Process
| Post | Selection Stages |
|---|---|
| Technical Assistant, Technician B, Cook A | Written Test + Skill Test (qualifying) |
| Fireman A | Written Test + Physical Efficiency Test (qualifying) + Detailed Medical Examination |
Final merit is based solely on Written Test marks. The Skill Test/PET is GO/NO-GO qualifying only.
Written Test Pattern
| Post | Questions | Duration | Marking | Minimum Qualifying |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Technical Asst and Technician B | 80 MCQs (curriculum-based) | 90 min | +1 correct, -0.33 wrong | UR: 32/80; Reserved: 24/80 |
| Cook A | 100 MCQs (cooking knowledge, GK, English, Arithmetic) | 120 min | +1 correct, -0.25 wrong | 60/100 (for Skill Test shortlisting) |
| Fireman A | 100 MCQs (basic science, GK, current affairs, arithmetic, English) | 120 min | +1 correct, -0.25 wrong | As per notification |
Written Test Mode: OMR-based (offline), at Tirunelveli and Chennai. City preference is final and cannot be changed after submission.
How to Apply for ISRO IPRC Recruitment 2026
- Visit career.iprc.gov.in between 15 September 2026 and 24 October 2026 at 16:00 hrs.
- Register on the portal and fill in the online application form.
- Upload photograph (JPEG, formal dress, max 1 MB) and signature (JPEG, aspect ratio 7:2, max 1 MB).
- Upload scanned copies of required certificates.
- Fireman A applicants: upload Preliminary Medical Examination Certificate (mandatory).
- Select preferred Written Test city: Tirunelveli or Chennai. This choice is final.
- Pay the application fee online via SBI e-Payment gateway (last date: 29 October 2026).
- Review all details carefully – the application cannot be edited after final submission.
- Download and save the generated application form. No need to send printout to IPRC.
Documents to Upload
- SSLC/SSC/Matric (10th) certificate and marksheet
- HSC/12th certificate and marksheet (if applicable)
- Diploma or ITI certificate and marksheets
- Aadhaar Card (or PAN/Voter ID/Driving Licence)
- Caste/Community/Income and Asset certificate for SC/ST/OBC/EWS (if applicable)
- Disability Certificate for PwBD (if applicable)
- Discharge Certificate for Ex-Servicemen (if applicable)
- Experience certificate from well-established Hotel/Canteen (Cook A – for Skill Test)
- Preliminary Medical Examination Certificate (Fireman A – mandatory at application stage)
- Bank passbook front page (for fee refund)
ISRO IPRC Recruitment 2026: Important Links
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Official Notification PDF | Click Here |
| IPRC Official Website | Click Here |
FAQs
Q1. What is the last date to apply for ISRO IPRC Recruitment 2026?
24 October 2026 at 16:00 hrs at career.iprc.gov.in. Fee payment last date is 29 October 2026.
Q2. How many posts are there?
22 posts across 9 post codes: Technical Assistant (Automobile, Mechanical, E and C), Technician B (Turner, Fitter, Welder, Machinist, R and AC, Electrician), Cook A and Fireman A.
Q3. What is the qualification for Technician B posts?
SSLC/SSC/Matric (10th pass) + ITI certificate with NTC or NAC from NCVT in the relevant trade.
Q4. What is the selection process?
Written Test (OMR, negative marking) + Skill Test/PET (qualifying only). Final selection based on Written Test marks only.
Q5. Can I change my Written Test city after submitting the application?
No. City preference (Tirunelveli or Chennai) is final and cannot be changed after submission.
Disclaimer
The information in this article is based on the official ISRO IPRC Advertisement No. IPRC/RMT/2026/01 dated 12 September 2026 published on iprc.gov.in. Candidates must refer to the detailed advertisement on iprc.gov.in for complete terms and conditions. JobShouter is not associated with ISRO IPRC or the Department of Space. This article is for informational purposes only.
