ISRO IPRC Recruitment 2026 – 22 Vacancies

ISRO IPRC Recruitment 2026 Overview

Notification Highlights

The ISRO Propulsion Complex (IPRC), a Lead Unit of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), has released the official recruitment notification, Advertisement No. IPRC/RMT/2026/01 dated 12.09.2026. This recruitment targets 22 Group 'C' posts. Moreover, it covers Technical Assistant (Automobile Engineering, Mechanical, Electronics & Communication), Technician 'B' (Turner, Fitter, Welder, Machinist, Refrigeration & Air Conditioning, Electrician), Cook 'A' and Fireman 'A'. Furthermore, candidates can apply online from 15 September 2026 (10:00 Hrs) to 05 October 2026 (16:00 Hrs) on the official IPRC website.

About ISRO Propulsion Complex (IPRC)

IPRC is located at Mahendragiri, Tirunelveli District, Tamil Nadu. It develops Propulsion Systems for ISRO's Launch Vehicle and Spacecraft Programme. Additionally, the complex assembles, integrates, and tests Engines, Stages, and associated Control Systems. It also carries out High Altitude Testing of Upper Stage Engines and Spacecraft Thrusters. Furthermore, IPRC produces and supplies Propellants for ISRO's Launch Vehicles and Satellite Programme. Consequently, successful candidates will join India's inspiring space journey.

Important Dates

Key Schedule

Candidates must carefully note the following important dates. Moreover, they should complete the application well before the deadline. Specifically, heavy traffic near the deadline may cause issues with submission and payment. Additionally, applicants should keep their email ID and mobile number correct and active, since IPRC will send all further communication through email only.

Vacancy Details

Post-wise Vacancy Breakup

The table below shows the complete post-wise vacancy breakup with reservation details and essential qualifications. Moreover, note the post code carefully, since the application fee and selection process differ for each post. Additionally, if you intend to apply for more than one post, you must submit separate applications and pay separate fees.

Notably, the breakdown shows 2 posts among Technician 'B' (Fitter) and Fireman 'A' reserved for Ex-Servicemen (Ex-SM). Moreover, 1 post of Technician 'B' (Machinist) is reserved for PwBD (Ortho). Furthermore, all reservations are subject to revision as per Government of India / DOS / ISRO orders. Therefore, review the full notification carefully before applying.

ISRO IPRC Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria

Eligibility Overview

Candidates must possess the prescribed qualifications and experience on or before the closing date, i.e. 05.10.2026. Furthermore, IPRC will summarily reject applications from ineligible candidates at any stage of the selection process. Specifically, the applicant alone holds responsibility for fulfilling all eligibility criteria and requirements.

Educational Qualification

Moreover, you must acquire the essential qualifications from a recognized State Board / University. Additionally, only you holding the exact qualifications prescribed above can apply. Consequently, IPRC will not accept equivalent courses.

• Technical Assistant (Post Codes 60 to 62) – First Class Diploma in Automobile / Mechanical / Production / Electronics / Electronics & Communication / Electronics & Telecommunication / Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering, as applicable to the post.
• Technician 'B' (Post Codes 63 to 68) – Pass in SSLC / SSC / Matric / 10th Standard AND ITI in the relevant trade (Turner, Fitter, Welder, Machinist, Refrigeration & Air Conditioning, Electrician) with NTC from NCVT OR NAC from NCVT.
• Cook 'A' (Post Code 70) – Pass in SSLC / SSC / Matric / 10th Standard AND 5 years experience as Cook in a well-established Hotel / Canteen. You must submit the experience certificate issued by a well-established Hotel / Canteen during the Skill Test. IPRC will not accept experience certificates from individuals.
• Fireman 'A' (Post Code 71) – Pass in SSLC / SSC / Matric / 10th Standard, should satisfy the prescribed Physical Fitness Standards AND should upload Preliminary Medical Examination (PME) Certificate (Annexure A) along with the online application.
• Important: Only those who possess the exact qualifications prescribed above can apply. IPRC will not accept equivalent courses. Also, you must possess the qualification as on 05.10.2026 (closing date).

Age Limit (As on 05.10.2026)

Specifically, the age limits for the posts are as follows. Moreover, SC / ST applicants get 5 years relaxation and OBC applicants get 3 years relaxation, where the post(s) is/are reserved for the respective categories.

Furthermore, Serving Government Employees, Ex-Servicemen, Persons with Benchmark Disabilities, and Meritorious Sportspersons get upper age relaxation as per Government of India orders. Additionally, Widows, Divorced women, and women judicially separated from their husbands (and not remarried) also get this benefit. Therefore, keep valid certificates ready for application and document verification.

Salary & Benefits

Pay Scale Structure

ISRO will place selected candidates in the prescribed Pay Matrix levels as per Central Government norms. Moreover, they enjoy excellent growth potential and annual increments. Additionally, candidates receive Dearness Allowance, House Rent Allowance and Transport Allowance at the prescribed rates at the place of posting. However, those who avail Departmental Housing and Transport facility do not receive these allowances.

Post-wise Pay Levels

Allowances and Benefits

Moreover, these benefits enhance the compensation significantly. The National Pension System (NPS) will govern the employees. Furthermore, as per extant Government orders, IPRC provides medical facilities under the Contributory Health Service Scheme (CHSS) for self and dependents, subsidized canteen, and transport facility in lieu of Transport Allowance. Additionally, limited departmental housing in lieu of HRA, Leave Travel Concession, and House Building Advance for house construction are available.

Application Fee

ISRO IPRC Recruitment 2026 Fee Structure

Moreover, the application fee is uniform for all applicants of a given post group. Specifically, the fee differs based on the post code. However, the fee is non-refundable except as per the refund rules mentioned below.

Payment Guidelines

Payment Mode: IPRC collects the application fee only online through the SBI e-Payment gateway. The payment link appears on submission of the online application. You can pay using Internet Banking, Debit Cards (Domestic), Credit Cards (Domestic) or Unified Payment Interface (UPI). Furthermore, IPRC does not allow cash remittance, cheque, draft, money order or IPO. More importantly, check the "Receipt" link on the ISRO website to ensure successful payment. IPRC will not handle pending transactions or transaction failures.

Refund of Application Fee

IPRC will grant a refund only to those applicants who appear in the written test. Furthermore, Female / Scheduled Castes (SC) / Scheduled Tribes (ST) / Ex-Servicemen (Ex-SM) and Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) candidates get the full fee back. Additionally, for the Technical Assistant posts, other candidates get a ₹500 refund (from ₹750). For the remaining posts, these candidates get a ₹400 refund (from ₹500). However, IPRC will deduct applicable bank charges, and candidates must appear in the written test.

Selection Process & Exam Pattern

Selection Overview

Moreover, candidates must qualify at every stage of the selection process. Additionally, the final selection will rely purely on the scores obtained in the Written Test. Furthermore, IPRC will conduct the Skill Test purely on a 'GO/NO-GO' basis. Therefore, among the qualified candidates, the Written Test scores will decide the final selection.

Mode of Selection by Post

Written Test Pattern – Technical Assistant & Technician 'B'

Specifically, the written test for Technical Assistant (Post Codes 60 to 62) and Technician 'B' (Post Codes 63 to 68) follows the curriculum (academic syllabus) of the prescribed educational qualification. Furthermore, it contains 80 Multiple Choice Questions and lasts 90 minutes. Additionally, each correct answer earns 1 mark, while each wrong answer deducts 0.33 marks.

Written Test Pattern – Cook 'A' & Fireman 'A'

Furthermore, the written test for Cook 'A' and Fireman 'A' posts contains 100 Multiple Choice Questions and lasts 120 minutes. Additionally, each correct answer earns 1 mark, while each wrong answer deducts 0.25 marks. Specifically, the Cook 'A' syllabus covers cooking and kitchen equipment knowledge, General Knowledge, General English, and Arithmetic at SSLC/Matriculation level.

Skill Test Details

The Skill Test is purely qualifying in nature, so IPRC will not consider its marks for selection. Moreover, the Skill Test for Technical Assistant and Technician 'B' carries 100 marks. Applicants must secure a minimum of 50 marks (40 marks for reserved categories) to qualify. Additionally, IPRC will shortlist Written Test qualifiers for the Skill Test in a 1:5 ratio, with a minimum of 10 applicants per post. For Cook 'A', applicants must secure at least 60 marks out of 100.

Notably, in case of a tie in Written Test scores, the academic scores of the notified qualification will break the tie. Furthermore, for the Fireman 'A' post, shortlisted applicants join the Physical Efficiency Test (PET) at their own risk and volition. Additionally, those who qualify in Stage 1 PET will undergo Stage 2 PET. Then, those who qualify in Stage 2 PET will undergo Detailed Medical Examination.

Physical Efficiency Test (PET) – Fireman 'A'

• Stage 1: Men (up to age 40) – 1500 meters Run within 7 minutes. Women & Transgender (up to age 40) – 800 meters Run within 4 minutes. For age above 40 years: 8 minutes (Men) / 5 minutes (Women & Transgender).
• Stage 2: Rope Climbing (using only hands) – 5 meters for Men / 4.5 meters for Women & Transgender; Carrying human dummy by Fireman's lift (60 kg Men / 50 kg Women) – 25 meters within 60 seconds (Men) / 75 seconds (Women); Long Jump – 3.8 meters (Men) / 3.5 meters (Women); 100 meters Run – within 15 seconds (Men) / 17 seconds (Women).
• Attempts: Only 3 attempts are allowed in the Long Jump event and only 1 attempt in all other events. "Best of 3 attempts" will be considered for qualifying in Long Jump. Shoes with spikes are not allowed.
• Physical Fitness Standards: Height minimum 165 cm (Men) / 160 cm (Women) / 155 cm (Gorkhas, Hill Tribes, SC & ST); Weight minimum 50 kg / 46 kg / 43 kg; BMI 18-28; Waist to Hip Ratio ≤ 1; Chest on expiration minimum 81 cm / 76 cm; Chest on inspiration minimum 86 cm / 81 cm; Chest expansion minimum 5 cm; Distant Vision 6/6 without glasses or any other aid in each eye.
• Important: Selected candidates for the post of Fireman 'A' should mandatorily stay in Essential Staff Quarters, IPRC. Furthermore, the PME Certificate must be issued by a Government Medical Officer (Allopathy) not below the rank of Assistant Civil Surgeon and will be valid for a period of 06 months.

How to Apply Online

Application Overview

IPRC will receive applications ONLINE ONLY at the Careers page of the IPRC website. Furthermore, applicants can visit the IPRC Website (www.iprc.gov.in) from 15.09.2026, 10:00 Hrs until 05.10.2026, 16:00 Hrs to submit the online application. Additionally, IPRC will not entertain other forms of applications, viz. physical applications, e-Mails, or submission of Biodata/Resume/CV.

Step-by-Step Guide

Firstly, keep all required documents ready before starting the application. Additionally, ensure a stable internet connection and a correct, active email ID, since IPRC will send all further communications through e-Mail only.

Step 1: Registration

Begin by visiting the IPRC website and opening the Careers page to start a new online application.

• 1 Visit IPRC Careers Page – Go to www.iprc.gov.in and open the Careers page. Applicants registered under the National Career Services (NCS) portal and fulfilling eligibility conditions may also follow the same procedure.
• 2 Register & Enter Details – Create your registration by entering personal details accurately. Furnish your e-Mail ID correctly and compulsorily, since IPRC will send all further communications regarding Written Test / Skill Test through e-Mail only.

Step 2: Fill Form

Fill in all the fields of the online application form with accurate information and upload the required documents.

• 3 Fill Personal & Educational Details – Enter personal, educational qualification and category details as per your certificates. Also select the Choice of City for the Written Test (Tirunelveli or Chennai) – the choice once made cannot be changed later under any circumstances.
• 4 Upload Photograph & Signature – Upload a recent photograph (formal dressing, light shaded background, full face and eyes clear, no caps/hats/eye shades, no reflections) and signature (blue ink pen on white paper). File format .jpeg only, maximum file size 1MB. Signature aspect ratio should be 7:2. Filenames should not contain blank spaces, special characters or numbers.
• 5 Upload Certificates / Testimonials – Upload scanned copies (pdf/jpeg, maximum 1MB) of SSLC certificate & marksheet, HSC / XII marksheets (if applicable), Diploma / ITI qualification certificates, Aadhaar Card (or PAN / Voters ID / Driving License), Caste / Community / Income & Asset Certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS, if applicable), Disability Certificate (PwBD, if applicable), Discharge Certificate (Ex-Serviceman, if applicable), Bank Passbook front page, PME Certificate (Fireman 'A'), and Experience Certificates (Cook 'A').

Step 3: Payment & Submit

Finally, complete the payment and submit the application form after verifying all the details.

• 6 Submit & Pay Fee – Submit the online application and pay the fee (₹750 for Post Codes 60-62; ₹500 for Post Codes 63-68 & 70-71) immediately or later on any day before 05.10.2026 through the SBI e-Payment gateway using Internet Banking, Debit/Credit Cards (Domestic) or UPI.
• 7 Download Application Form – Once you submit the application, the system will generate an APPLICATION FORM containing all the details you entered. Download and preserve it for future references. You can also download the form later through the link in the advertisement page.

Why Apply for ISRO IPRC Recruitment 2026?

Key Benefits

Moreover, joining ISRO/IPRC offers a prestigious career in the Indian Space Programme. Here are the key reasons to apply:

• Firstly, an opportunity to work with the leading space organization of India – ISRO.
• Secondly, attractive pay scales from ₹19,900 up to ₹1,42,400 with regular annual increments.
• Additionally, comprehensive benefits including DA, HRA, Transport Allowance, NPS, Medical facilities (CHSS) and Subsidized Canteen.
• Furthermore, no application fee burden – full or partial refund of fee for applicants appearing in the written test.
• Moreover, Written Test based selection with GO/NO-GO Skill Test gives transparent and fair selection.
• In addition, candidates with 10th + ITI / Diploma qualifications have a strong chance to enter a Central Government job.
• Notably, reimbursable second-class train fare for applicants called for Skill Test.
• Finally, be part of the Indian Space Programme and contribute to national development.

Frequently Asked Questions

General Queries

Eligibility Queries

Selection & Salary Queries

⚠ Disclaimer: Please note this article is for informational purposes only and is based on the official ISRO IPRC Recruitment Notification (Advertisement No. IPRC/RMT/2026/01 dated 12.09.2026). Furthermore, read the official notification carefully before applying. Additionally, the information provided is based on official sources. However, ISRO / Department of Space reserves the right to modify the process. For the most accurate and updated information, always refer to www.iprc.gov.in.