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ISRO LPSC Recruitment
ISRO Liquid Propulsion Systems Centre (LPSC) — Technical Assistant, Technician 'B', Draughtsman 'B' and Fireman 'A'
Recruitment at ISRO's Liquid Propulsion Systems Centre (Valiamala, Thiruvananthapuram and Bengaluru) for diploma, ITI and 10th-pass posts through a written test and a skill test or PET.
Latest official notice: Advt. No. LPSC/02/2026 — Technical Assistant, Technician 'B', Draughtsman 'B', Fireman 'A', published 15 August 2026.
Vacancies
19
Age limit
18–35 years (posts 813–817)
Application fee
Technical Assistant: Rs 750 (Rs 500 refunded to non-exempt candidates). Technician 'B', Draughtsman 'B', Fireman 'A': Rs 500 (Rs 400 refunded). Refunds only to candidates who appear in the written test.
Notice published
15 August 2026
ISRO LPSC Recruitment notification: key dates and vacancies
| Online application | 18 August 2026 (14:00) to 4 September 2026 (14:00) |
|---|---|
| Fee payment closes | 7 September 2026 (14:00) |
| Vacancies | 19 (Technical Assistant 7, Technician 'B' 10, Draughtsman 'B' 1, Fireman 'A' 1) |
Posts filled through this exam
- Technical Assistant (Mechanical, Chemical) — Level 7 (Rs 44,900 – Rs 1,42,400)
- Technician 'B' (Electronic Mechanic, Fitter) — Level 3 (Rs 21,700 – Rs 69,100)
- Draughtsman 'B' (Mechanical) — Level 3 (Rs 21,700 – Rs 69,100)
- Fireman 'A' — Level 2 (Rs 19,900 – Rs 63,200)
Source: Advt. No. LPSC/02/2026 — Technical Assistant, Technician 'B', Draughtsman 'B', Fireman 'A' (published 15 August 2026). Confirm in the official notice before applying.
ISRO's Liquid Propulsion Systems Centre advertised 19 posts at Valiamala (Thiruvananthapuram) and Bengaluru under Advt. No. LPSC/02/2026, dated 15 August 2026.
Technical Assistant posts are in Level 7, Technician 'B' and Draughtsman 'B' in Level 3, and Fireman 'A' in Level 2. Selection is through a written test and a go/no-go skill test or PET.
ISRO LPSC salary: pay level by post
The advertisement prints the pay matrix range for each post, reproduced below. No allowances or in-hand figure were found in the text read, so none is shown.
Pay as printed
| Post no. | Post | Pay level | Pay matrix (as printed) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 813 | Technical Assistant (Mechanical) | Level 7 | Rs 44,900 – Rs 1,42,400 |
| 814 | Technical Assistant (Chemical) | Level 7 | Rs 44,900 – Rs 1,42,400 |
| 815 | Technician 'B' (Electronic Mechanic) | Level 3 | Rs 21,700 – Rs 69,100 |
| 816 | Technician 'B' (Fitter) | Level 3 | Rs 21,700 – Rs 69,100 |
| 817 | Draughtsman 'B' (Mechanical) | Level 3 | Rs 21,700 – Rs 69,100 |
| 802 | Fireman 'A' | Level 2 | Rs 19,900 – Rs 63,200 |
Post-wise vacancies
Vacancies as printed
| Post no. | Post | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| 813 | Technical Assistant (Mechanical) | 6 (Valiamala 3: UR 2, EWS 1; Bengaluru 3: UR 1, OBC 1, EWS 1) |
| 814 | Technical Assistant (Chemical) | 1 (Valiamala, UR) |
| 815 | Technician 'B' (Electronic Mechanic) | 1 (Bengaluru, UR) |
| 816 | Technician 'B' (Fitter) | 9 (Valiamala 5 UR; Bengaluru 4: UR 1, OBC 2, SC 1) |
| 817 | Draughtsman 'B' (Mechanical) | 1 (Valiamala, UR) |
| 802 | Fireman 'A' | 1 (Valiamala, OBC) |
Post 816: two of the nine posts are reserved for Ex-Servicemen. Candidates may be posted anywhere in India.
Age limit and relaxation
Age is counted on 4 September 2026. The limit is 18–35 years for posts 813 to 817 and 18–25 years for Fireman 'A'.
SC/ST candidates get 5 years and OBC candidates 3 years of upper age relaxation for posts reserved for them; this does not apply to UR posts. Ex-Servicemen, PwBD, departmental candidates, meritorious sportspersons and certain widowed, divorced or judicially separated women get relaxation as per Government of India orders.
Written test and skill test
- Posts 813–817: 80 MCQs in 90 minutes, 1 mark each, -0.33 per wrong answer. Pass 32/80 (UR) or 24/80 (reserved).
- Skill test is go/no-go: shortlisting 1:5 (minimum 10); pass 50/100 (UR) or 40/100 (reserved). Final selection is on written-test marks only.
- Fireman 'A': 80 MCQs in 120 minutes, -0.25 per wrong answer, on basic chemistry of flammable liquids and gases, LPG, basic geometry and mensuration, gas properties, electricity hazards, water properties and general knowledge; then PET (1:50 shortlisting) and medical examination.
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Exam overview
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Who it is for
Mechanical/chemical diploma holders and ITI holders who want a Central Government technical post at ISRO.
Eligibility, age and qualification
Exact limits are set per post in each official notice.
Age limit
18–35 years (posts 813–817); 18–25 years (Fireman 'A', post 802) (as on 4 September 2026)
Educational qualification
- Technical Assistant: three-year diploma in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering, first class
- Technician 'B' / Draughtsman 'B': SSLC/SSC pass plus ITI/NTC/NAC in the trade from NCVT
- Fireman 'A': SSLC/SSC pass and prescribed physical fitness and PET standards
Upper age relaxation
| SC / ST (reserved posts) | 5 years |
| OBC (reserved posts) | 3 years |
| Ex-Servicemen, PwBD, departmental candidates, sportspersons, certain women | As per Government of India orders |
Application fee
Technical Assistant: Rs 750 (Rs 500 refunded to non-exempt candidates). Technician 'B', Draughtsman 'B', Fireman 'A': Rs 500 (Rs 400 refunded). Refunds only to candidates who appear in the written test.. Female, SC, ST, PwBD and Ex-Servicemen candidates get a full refund.
Source: Advt. No. LPSC/02/2026 — Technical Assistant, Technician 'B', Draughtsman 'B', Fireman 'A' (published 15 August 2026). Confirm in the official notice before applying.
- First-class three-year diploma (Technical Assistant)
- SSLC/SSC plus ITI/NTC/NAC from NCVT (Technician 'B' / Draughtsman 'B')
- SSLC/SSC and physical standards (Fireman 'A')
- Age limit on 4 September 2026
Selection process and exam pattern
Stages of selection
- 1Written test (objective)
- 2Skill test (go/no-go), or PET and detailed medical examination for Fireman 'A'
- 3Final selection on written-test marks
Written test — posts 813 to 817
90 minutes
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Objective MCQs | 80 | 80 |
1 mark per correct answer, -0.33 per wrong answer. Pass: UR 32/80, reserved 24/80. Skill test (go/no-go): UR 50/100, reserved 40/100.
Written test — Fireman 'A' (post 802)
120 minutes
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Objective MCQs | 80 | — |
-0.25 per wrong answer. PET in two stages (go/no-go), then detailed medical examination.
Source: Advt. No. LPSC/02/2026 — Technical Assistant, Technician 'B', Draughtsman 'B', Fireman 'A' (published 15 August 2026). Confirm in the official notice before applying.
Reviewed editorial
Written test followed by a go/no-go skill test (or PET and medical for Fireman 'A'); final selection on written-test marks.
Syllabus and subject-wise prep
- Mechanical / chemical engineering (diploma level)
- ITI trade theory
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Frequently asked questions
What is the age limit for ISRO LPSC Recruitment?
18–35 years (posts 813–817); 18–25 years (Fireman 'A', post 802), counted as on 4 September 2026, as per the Advt. No. LPSC/02/2026 — Technical Assistant, Technician 'B', Draughtsman 'B', Fireman 'A'. Category-wise upper age relaxation is given in the notice.
What qualification is needed for ISRO LPSC Recruitment?
Technical Assistant: three-year diploma in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering, first class. Technician 'B' / Draughtsman 'B': SSLC/SSC pass plus ITI/NTC/NAC in the trade from NCVT. Fireman 'A': SSLC/SSC pass and prescribed physical fitness and PET standards.
When can I apply for ISRO LPSC Recruitment?
Online application: 18 August 2026 (14:00) to 4 September 2026 (14:00), as per the notice published on 15 August 2026. Applications are made only on isro.gov.in.
What is the ISRO LPSC Recruitment exam pattern?
Written test — posts 813 to 817: Objective MCQs (90 minutes). 1 mark per correct answer, -0.33 per wrong answer. Pass: UR 32/80, reserved 24/80. Skill test (go/no-go): UR 50/100, reserved 40/100. Written test — Fireman 'A' (post 802): Objective MCQs (120 minutes). -0.25 per wrong answer. PET in two stages (go/no-go), then detailed medical examination.
How many vacancies are there in ISRO LPSC Recruitment?
19 (Technical Assistant 7, Technician 'B' 10, Draughtsman 'B' 1, Fireman 'A' 1), according to the Advt. No. LPSC/02/2026 — Technical Assistant, Technician 'B', Draughtsman 'B', Fireman 'A'.
What is the salary of an ISRO LPSC Technical Assistant?
Level 7 of the pay matrix, Rs 44,900 – Rs 1,42,400, as printed in Advt. No. LPSC/02/2026.
What is the pay of Technician 'B' at LPSC?
Level 3, Rs 21,700 – Rs 69,100.
What is the age limit for LPSC/02/2026?
18–35 years on 4 September 2026 (18–25 for Fireman 'A'), with 5 years' relaxation for SC/ST and 3 years for OBC against reserved posts.
What is ISRO LPSC Recruitment?
Recruitment at ISRO's Liquid Propulsion Systems Centre (Valiamala, Thiruvananthapuram and Bengaluru) for diploma, ITI and 10th-pass posts through a written test and a skill test or PET.
Who is ISRO LPSC Recruitment for?
Mechanical/chemical diploma holders and ITI holders who want a Central Government technical post at ISRO.
How is ISRO LPSC Recruitment selection described?
Written test followed by a go/no-go skill test (or PET and medical for Fireman 'A'); final selection on written-test marks.
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