The Indian Space Research Organisation released a recruitment notification for its Propulsion Complex on 12 September 2026, through Advertisement No. IPRC/RMT/2026/01. The notice appeared in the Employment News issue dated 12 to 18 September 2026. Applications are invited for 22 posts at the ISRO Propulsion Complex (IPRC), Mahendragiri, Tirunelveli district, Tamil Nadu. This recruitment suits diploma and ITI holders, and 10th pass candidates with the specific trade background the notice asks for.
The 22 posts are spread across Technical Assistant, Technician ‘B’, Cook ‘A’ and Fireman ‘A’, with a full discipline-wise breakdown below. The place of posting for all selected candidates is the IPRC campus at Mahendragiri. Candidates should check all details in the article below.
Information verified from the official ISRO Propulsion Complex notice No. IPRC/RMT/2026/01 dated 12 September 2026.
Last verified: 11 September 2026.
The Indian Space Research Organisation is recruiting for 22 posts of Technical Assistant, Technician ‘B’, Cook ‘A’ and Fireman ‘A’ at its Propulsion Complex in Mahendragiri, Tamil Nadu, under Advertisement No. IPRC/RMT/2026/01. The last date to apply online is 5 October 2026 at the official IPRC website. Selection includes a Skill Test for the Cook post and a Physical Fitness Standards check plus a medical certificate requirement for the Fireman post; the notice does not state a selection process for the other posts.
Quick summary ISRO IPRC Recruitment 2026
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | ISRO Propulsion Complex (IPRC), Department of Space |
| Posts | Technical Assistant, Technician ‘B’, Cook ‘A’, Fireman ‘A’ |
| Total vacancy | 22 |
| Salary | Level 2 to Level 7 in the Pay Matrix, ₹19,900 to ₹1,42,400, varies by post |
| Application mode | Online |
| Eligibility | Diploma, ITI or 10th pass, varies by post |
| Selection process | Not stated for most posts; Skill Test for Cook, Physical Fitness Standards and medical certificate for Fireman |
| Place of posting | Mahendragiri, Tirunelveli district, Tamil Nadu |
| Last date | 5 October 2026 |
| Who can apply | Diploma engineers, ITI trade holders, and 10th pass candidates with the stated experience or fitness standard |
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About ISRO IPRC
The Indian Space Research Organisation is India’s national space agency, working under the Department of Space, Government of India. This is added context, not part of the official notice: the ISRO Propulsion Complex at Mahendragiri develops and tests liquid and cryogenic propulsion systems for ISRO’s launch vehicles. A posting here places a candidate inside a technical or support role tied to the country’s rocket propulsion work. Confirm the organisation’s current scope of work on the official website.
Local context
Mahendragiri sits in Tirunelveli district, in southern Tamil Nadu. Candidates from West Bengal, Sikkim, North Bengal or the North East who apply will need to relocate, since the posts are based on site and the notice gives no work-from-home or transferable option. This is added context, not part of the official notice. Confirm with the official website.
Important dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notice date | 12 September 2026 |
| Application start | 15 September 2026 |
| Application closing date | 5 October 2026 |
Vacancy details and salary
Every discipline the notice lists appears below as its own row. The category split uses the notice’s own short forms: UR (Unreserved), OBC (Other Backward Classes), SC (Scheduled Caste), ST (Scheduled Tribe) and EWS (Economically Weaker Section).
| Post / Discipline (Code) | Level | No. of Posts | Pay Scale | Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Technical Assistant – Automobile (60) | Level 7 | 1 | ₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400 | OBC-1 |
| Technical Assistant – Mechanical (61) | Level 7 | 3 | ₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400 | UR-1, OBC-1, ST-1 |
| Technical Assistant – Electronics & Communication (62) | Level 7 | 1 | ₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400 | UR-1 |
| Technician ‘B’ – Turner (63) | Level 3 | 2 | ₹21,700 – ₹69,100 | UR-1, SC-1 |
| Technician ‘B’ – Fitter (64) | Level 3 | 4 | ₹21,700 – ₹69,100 | OBC-3, EWS-1 |
| Technician ‘B’ – Welder (65) | Level 3 | 2 | ₹21,700 – ₹69,100 | UR-1, SC-1 |
| Technician ‘B’ – Machinist (66) | Level 3 | 3 | ₹21,700 – ₹69,100 | UR-2, SC-1 |
| Technician ‘B’ – Refrigeration & AC (67) | Level 3 | 1 | ₹21,700 – ₹69,100 | UR-1 |
| Technician ‘B’ – Electrician (68) | Level 3 | 1 | ₹21,700 – ₹69,100 | EWS-1 |
| Cook ‘A’ (70) | Level 2 | 1 | ₹19,900 – ₹63,200 | UR-1 |
| Fireman ‘A’ (71) | Level 2 | 3 | ₹19,900 – ₹63,200 | UR-2, OBC-1 |
| Total | 22 |
One of the 4 Fitter posts and one of the 3 Fireman posts are reserved for Ex-Servicemen. One of the 3 Machinist posts is reserved for PwBD (OH), Persons with Benchmark Disabilities, Orthopedically Handicapped. These reservations sit inside the totals above; they are not extra posts.
ISRO IPRC Recruitment 2026 – Eligibility
Qualification differs by post. Each one is listed below exactly as the notice states it.
- Technical Assistant – Automobile (60): First Class Diploma in Automobile Engineering.
- Technical Assistant – Mechanical (61): First Class Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or Production Engineering.
- Technical Assistant – Electronics & Communication (62): First Class Diploma in Electronics Engineering, Electronics & Communication Engineering, Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering, or Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering.
- Technician ‘B’ – Turner (63): Pass in SSLC, SSC, Matric or 10th Std, and ITI in Turner Trade with NTC (National Trade Certificate) from NCVT (National Council for Vocational Training) or NAC (National Apprenticeship Certificate) from NCVT.
- Technician ‘B’ – Fitter (64): Pass in SSLC, SSC, Matric or 10th Std, and ITI in Fitter Trade with NTC from NCVT or NAC from NCVT.
- Technician ‘B’ – Welder (65): Pass in SSLC, SSC, Matric or 10th Std, and ITI in Welder Trade with NTC from NCVT or NAC from NCVT.
- Technician ‘B’ – Machinist (66): Pass in SSLC, SSC, Matric or 10th Std, and ITI in Machinist Trade with NTC from NCVT or NAC from NCVT.
- Technician ‘B’ – Refrigeration & Air Conditioning (67): Pass in SSLC, SSC, Matric or 10th Std, and ITI in Refrigeration & AC Trade with NTC from NCVT or NAC from NCVT.
- Technician ‘B’ – Electrician (68): Pass in SSLC, SSC, Matric or 10th Std, and ITI in Electrician Trade with NTC from NCVT or NAC from NCVT.
- Cook ‘A’ (70): Pass in SSLC, SSC, Matric or 10th Std, and 5 years experience as a cook in a well established hotel or canteen. The experience certificate must come from the hotel or canteen, not from an individual, and must be submitted during the Skill Test.
- Fireman ‘A’ (71): Pass in SSLC, SSC, Matric or 10th Std, and must meet the prescribed Physical Fitness Standards, and must upload a Preliminary Medical Examination Certificate along with the online application.
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Selection process
The notice does not give one common selection process for all 11 categories. It states the following for individual posts:
- Cook ‘A’: A Skill Test. Candidates must produce the required experience certificate from the hotel or canteen during this test.
- Fireman ‘A’: The prescribed Physical Fitness Standards, and a Preliminary Medical Examination Certificate uploaded with the application.
- Technical Assistant and Technician ‘B’ posts: not mentioned in the official notice.
How to apply
- Visit the official website, iprc.gov.in.
- Read the detailed advertisement and check the eligibility for the post code being applied for.
- Complete the online application during the application window, 15 September 2026 to 5 October 2026.
- Fireman ‘A’ applicants must upload a Preliminary Medical Examination Certificate along with the application.
- Submit the application before the last date, 5 October 2026.
Documents to keep ready
- Educational certificates: SSLC, SSC, Matric or 10th Std marksheet, or the relevant diploma, depending on the post
- ITI trade certificate with NTC or NAC from NCVT, for Technician ‘B’ posts
- Category certificate, for OBC, SC, ST or EWS candidates
- Ex-Servicemen certificate, for Fitter and Fireman candidates applying under that quota
- PwBD (OH) certificate, for Machinist candidates applying under that quota
- Cook ‘A’ applicants: experience certificate from a well established hotel or canteen, issued by the employer, not by an individual
- Fireman ‘A’ applicants: Preliminary Medical Examination Certificate, to be uploaded with the application
Important links
| Link | Details |
|---|---|
| ISRO IPRC official notice and online application | Detailed advertisement, guidelines and the application portal |
| Latest Government Jobs, all India | More central and state recruitment notices |
| 10th pass jobs | Other openings open to 10th pass candidates |
Should you apply?
This recruitment suits diploma holders in automobile, mechanical or electronics engineering who want a Level 7 technical post in a central government space research facility. It also suits ITI-qualified candidates in Turner, Fitter, Welder, Machinist, Refrigeration & AC or Electrician trades who want a stable Technician ‘B’ post. The Cook ‘A’ and Fireman ‘A’ posts suit 10th pass candidates who already hold the specific experience or fitness standard the notice asks for. There is no route into the Fireman post without meeting the Physical Fitness Standards, and no route into the Cook post without institutional experience.
All posts are based at Mahendragiri, so candidates from other states should be ready to relocate. The notice does not give an age limit or an application fee, so both should be confirmed on the official website before applying. With 22 posts spread across 11 categories, several individual categories carry just one vacancy, so competition within a single category is likely to be tight. This last point is judgment, not a figure from the notice.
FAQs on ISRO IPRC Recruitment 2026
What is the last date to apply for ISRO IPRC recruitment 2026?
The last date to apply online is 5 October 2026. The application portal opened on 15 September 2026 at iprc.gov.in, under Advertisement No. IPRC/RMT/2026/01.
How many vacancies are there in ISRO IPRC recruitment 2026?
There are 22 vacancies in total, across Technical Assistant, Technician ‘B’, Cook ‘A’ and Fireman ‘A’ posts. The full breakdown by discipline and category is in the vacancy table above.
What is the qualification for Technician ‘B’ posts in ISRO IPRC?
Candidates need a pass in SSLC, SSC, Matric or 10th Std, along with an ITI certificate in the relevant trade, Turner, Fitter, Welder, Machinist, Refrigeration & AC or Electrician, with an NTC or NAC from NCVT.
What does the ISRO Propulsion Complex do?
This is added context, not part of the official notice. The ISRO Propulsion Complex at Mahendragiri develops and tests liquid and cryogenic propulsion systems for the Indian Space Research Organisation’s launch vehicles. Confirm current details on the official website.
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