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ISRO IPRC Recruitment
ISRO Propulsion Complex (IPRC), Mahendragiri — Technical Assistant, Technician 'B', Cook 'A' and Fireman 'A'
Recruitment at the ISRO Propulsion Complex, Mahendragiri, for diploma, ITI and 10th-pass posts through an offline written test followed by a skill test or PET.
Latest official notice: Advt. No. IPRC/RMT/2026/01 — Technical Assistant, Technician 'B', Cook 'A', Fireman 'A', published 12 September 2026.
Vacancies
22
Age limit
18 to 35 years (post codes 60–68 and 70)
Application fee
Rs.750 (Technical Assistant, codes 60–62); Rs.500 (codes 63–68, 70–71). Non-exempt candidates who appear in the written test get Rs.500 / Rs.400 back, less bank charges.
Notice published
12 September 2026
ISRO IPRC Recruitment notification: key dates and vacancies
| Online registration opens | 15 September 2026 (10:00) |
|---|---|
| Online registration closes | 5 October 2026 (16:00) per advertisement; revised to 24 October 2026 (5 pm) on the IPRC recruitment page |
| Fee remittance (extended) | 29 October 2026 (5 pm), per the recruitment page |
| Vacancies | 22 (Technical Assistant 5, Technician 'B' 13, Cook 'A' 1, Fireman 'A' 3) |
Posts filled through this exam
- Technical Assistant (Automobile, Mechanical, Electronics & Communication) — Level 07 (Rs.44,900/- to Rs.1,42,400/-)
- Technician 'B' (Turner, Fitter, Welder, Machinist, R&AC, Electrician) — Level 03 (printed as "21,700/- Rs.69,100/-)")
- Cook 'A' — Level 02 (printed as "(Rs.19,900/- Rs.63,200/-)")
- Fireman 'A' — pay level not legible in the text read
Source: Advt. No. IPRC/RMT/2026/01 — Technical Assistant, Technician 'B', Cook 'A', Fireman 'A' (published 12 September 2026). Confirm in the official notice before applying.
The ISRO Propulsion Complex at Mahendragiri advertised 22 posts under Advt. No. IPRC/RMT/2026/01, dated 12 September 2026.
Technical Assistant posts are in Level 07 (Rs.44,900/- to Rs.1,42,400/-), Technician 'B' in Level 03 and Cook 'A' in Level 02. Selection is through an offline written test and a qualifying skill test or PET.
ISRO IPRC salary: pay level by post
The pay levels below are as printed. For Technical Assistants the advertisement also lists Dearness Allowance, HRA and Transport Allowance at prescribed rates (for those not availing departmental housing or transport), the National Pension System, the Contributory Health Service Scheme, a subsidised canteen, transport in lieu of Transport Allowance, limited housing in lieu of HRA, LTC and House Building Advance as per extant orders.
No gross or in-hand figure is printed, so none is shown. The Fireman 'A' pay level could not be read.
Pay as printed
| Post codes | Post | Pay level | Pay (as printed) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60–62 | Technical Assistant | Level 07 | Rs.44,900/- to Rs.1,42,400/- |
| 63–68 | Technician 'B' | Level 03 | "21,700/- Rs.69,100/-)" (separator missing in print) |
| 70 | Cook 'A' | Level 02 | "(Rs.19,900/- Rs.63,200/-)" (separator missing in print) |
| 71 | Fireman 'A' | Not legible | Not legible |
Post-wise vacancies
Vacancies as printed
| Code | Post | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| 60 | Technical Assistant (Automobile) | 1 (OBC) |
| 61 | Technical Assistant (Mechanical) | 3 (UR 1, OBC 1, ST 1) |
| 62 | Technical Assistant (Electronics & Communication) | 1 (UR) |
| 63 | Technician 'B' (Turner) | 2 (UR 1, SC 1) |
| 64 | Technician 'B' (Fitter) | 4 (OBC 3, EWS 1); 1 for Ex-SM |
| 65 | Technician 'B' (Welder) | 2 (UR 1, SC 1) |
| 66 | Technician 'B' (Machinist) | 3 (UR 2, SC 1); 1 for PwBD (Ortho) |
| 67 | Technician 'B' (R&AC) | 1 (UR) |
| 68 | Technician 'B' (Electrician) | 1 (EWS) |
| 70 | Cook 'A' | 1 (UR) |
| 71 | Fireman 'A' | 3 (UR 2, OBC 1); 1 for Ex-SM |
Total 22.
Age limit and relaxation
Age is counted on 5 October 2026: 18–35 years for all posts except Fireman 'A' (18–25 years). SC/ST get 5 years and OBC 3 years of relaxation where posts are reserved for them; serving government employees, Ex-Servicemen, PwBD, widows, divorced/judicially separated women not remarried and meritorious sportspersons get relaxation as per Government of India orders.
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Exam overview
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Who it is for
Diploma and ITI holders in mechanical, automobile, electronics and allied trades who want an ISRO technical post in Tamil Nadu.
Eligibility, age and qualification
Exact limits are set per post in each official notice.
Age limit
18 to 35 years (post codes 60–68 and 70); 18 to 25 years (Fireman 'A', post code 71) (as on 5 October 2026)
Educational qualification
- Technical Assistant: first-class diploma in the relevant engineering branch
- Technician 'B': SSLC/10th pass plus ITI (NTC/NAC from NCVT) in the trade
- Cook 'A': SSLC/10th pass plus 5 years' experience as a cook in a well-established hotel or canteen
- Fireman 'A': SSLC/10th pass, physical fitness standards and a Preliminary Medical Examination certificate
Upper age relaxation
| SC / ST (reserved posts) | 5 years |
| OBC (reserved posts) | 3 years |
| Government employees, Ex-Servicemen, PwBD, certain women, sportspersons | As per Government of India orders |
Application fee
Rs.750 (Technical Assistant, codes 60–62); Rs.500 (codes 63–68, 70–71). Non-exempt candidates who appear in the written test get Rs.500 / Rs.400 back, less bank charges.. Female, SC, ST, Ex-Servicemen and PwBD candidates get a full refund.
Source: Advt. No. IPRC/RMT/2026/01 — Technical Assistant, Technician 'B', Cook 'A', Fireman 'A' (published 12 September 2026). Confirm in the official notice before applying.
- First-class diploma (Technical Assistant)
- SSLC/10th plus ITI (NTC/NAC from NCVT) (Technician 'B')
- SSLC/10th plus experience or physical standards (Cook 'A' / Fireman 'A')
- Age limit on 5 October 2026
Selection process and exam pattern
Stages of selection
- 1Offline (OMR) written test at Tirunelveli or Chennai
- 2Skill test (qualifying), or PET and detailed medical for Fireman 'A'
- 3Final selection on written-test marks
Written test — Technical Assistant and Technician 'B'
90 minutes
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Objective MCQs | 80 | 80 |
+1 / -0.33. Pass: UR 32/80, reserved 24/80. Skill test 100 marks (go/no-go): UR 50, reserved 40.
Written test — Cook 'A' and Fireman 'A'
120 minutes
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Objective MCQs | 100 | 100 |
+1 / -0.25. Cook skill test qualifying (60/100). Fireman: PET (1:50 shortlisting) qualifying.
Source: Advt. No. IPRC/RMT/2026/01 — Technical Assistant, Technician 'B', Cook 'A', Fireman 'A' (published 12 September 2026). Confirm in the official notice before applying.
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Offline (OMR) written test followed by a qualifying skill test (PET and medical for Fireman 'A'); final selection on written-test marks.
Syllabus and subject-wise prep
- Diploma-level engineering subject
- ITI trade theory
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Frequently asked questions
What is the age limit for ISRO IPRC Recruitment?
18 to 35 years (post codes 60–68 and 70); 18 to 25 years (Fireman 'A', post code 71), counted as on 5 October 2026, as per the Advt. No. IPRC/RMT/2026/01 — Technical Assistant, Technician 'B', Cook 'A', Fireman 'A'. Category-wise upper age relaxation is given in the notice.
What qualification is needed for ISRO IPRC Recruitment?
Technical Assistant: first-class diploma in the relevant engineering branch. Technician 'B': SSLC/10th pass plus ITI (NTC/NAC from NCVT) in the trade. Cook 'A': SSLC/10th pass plus 5 years' experience as a cook in a well-established hotel or canteen. Fireman 'A': SSLC/10th pass, physical fitness standards and a Preliminary Medical Examination certificate.
What is the ISRO IPRC Recruitment exam pattern?
Written test — Technical Assistant and Technician 'B': Objective MCQs (90 minutes). +1 / -0.33. Pass: UR 32/80, reserved 24/80. Skill test 100 marks (go/no-go): UR 50, reserved 40. Written test — Cook 'A' and Fireman 'A': Objective MCQs (120 minutes). +1 / -0.25. Cook skill test qualifying (60/100). Fireman: PET (1:50 shortlisting) qualifying.
How many vacancies are there in ISRO IPRC Recruitment?
22 (Technical Assistant 5, Technician 'B' 13, Cook 'A' 1, Fireman 'A' 3), according to the Advt. No. IPRC/RMT/2026/01 — Technical Assistant, Technician 'B', Cook 'A', Fireman 'A'.
What is the salary of an ISRO IPRC Technical Assistant?
Level 07 of the pay matrix, Rs.44,900/- to Rs.1,42,400/-, plus DA, HRA and Transport Allowance at prescribed rates as listed in the advertisement.
What is the age limit for IPRC/RMT/2026/01?
18–35 years on 5 October 2026 (18–25 for Fireman 'A').
What is ISRO IPRC Recruitment?
Recruitment at the ISRO Propulsion Complex, Mahendragiri, for diploma, ITI and 10th-pass posts through an offline written test followed by a skill test or PET.
Who is ISRO IPRC Recruitment for?
Diploma and ITI holders in mechanical, automobile, electronics and allied trades who want an ISRO technical post in Tamil Nadu.
How is ISRO IPRC Recruitment selection described?
Offline (OMR) written test followed by a qualifying skill test (PET and medical for Fireman 'A'); final selection on written-test marks.
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