ISRO IPRC Recruitment 2026 — 22 Posts, Apply by 05 Oct (TN)

ISRO Propulsion Complex (IPRC), Mahendragiri, a unit of the Indian Space Research Organisation under the Department of Space, Government of India, has released ISRO IPRC Recruitment 2026 under Advertisement No. IPRC/RMT/2026/01 for 22 posts across 9 post codes — Technical Assistant (Automobile/Mechanical/Electronics & Communication), Technician 'B' (Turner/Fitter/Welder/Machinist/Refrigeration & AC/Electrician), Cook 'A', and Fireman 'A'. This Tamil Nadu government job 2026 opportunity is open to candidates with a Diploma, ITI, or 10th pass qualification depending on the post. The online application is open from 15 September 2026 to 5 October 2026. Selected candidates will be posted at ISRO Propulsion Complex, Mahendragiri, Tirunelveli District, supporting the Complex's propulsion testing and support operations across engineering, trade, catering, and fire safety functions. The selection process for ISRO IPRC Recruitment 2026 is a Written Test followed by a Skill Test (curriculum-based for Technical Assistant/Technician/Cook, and a Physical Efficiency Test plus Detailed Medical Examination for Fireman), with final selection based purely on Written Test scores since the Skill Test is qualifying in nature. The salary ranges from Pay Level 2 (Rs. 19,900 to Rs. 63,200 per month) for Cook 'A' and Fireman 'A' up to Pay Level 7 (Rs. 44,900 to Rs. 1,42,400 per month) for Technical Assistant. The ISRO IPRC Recruitment 2026 online application is available at iprc.gov.in from 15 September 2026, 10:00 hrs, to 5 October 2026, 16:00 hrs. The application fee is Rs. 750 for Technical Assistant posts and Rs. 500 for Technician/Cook/Fireman posts, refundable for candidates who appear in the Written Test. Candidates must read the complete official ISRO IPRC Advertisement No. IPRC/RMT/2026/01 notification PDF at iprc.gov.in before applying, since eligibility, pay level and test pattern differ significantly across the 9 post codes on offer.

• Technical Assistant (Automobile): First Class Diploma in Automobile Engineering
• Technical Assistant (Mechanical): First Class Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or Production Engineering
• Technical Assistant (Electronics & Communication): First Class Diploma in Electronics Engineering, Electronics & Communication Engineering, Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering, or Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering
• Technician 'B' (Turner/Fitter/Welder/Machinist/Refrigeration & AC/Electrician): Pass in SSLC/SSC/Matric (10th Standard) plus ITI in the specific trade with an NTC or NAC certificate from NCVT
• Cook 'A': Pass in SSLC/SSC/Matric plus 5 years' experience as a Cook in a well-established Hotel/Canteen, with an institutional experience/skill certificate produced at the Skill Test (certificates from individuals are not accepted)
• Fireman 'A': Pass in SSLC/SSC/Matric, meeting prescribed Physical Fitness Standards, with a Preliminary Medical Examination Certificate uploaded along with the online application

• Post Codes 60 to 68 and 70 (Technical Assistant, Technician 'B', Cook 'A'): 18 to 35 years, as on 05 October 2026
• Post Code 71 (Fireman 'A'): 18 to 25 years, as on 05 October 2026
• Age relaxation: 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC, where the post is reserved for that category
• Additional relaxation applies to serving government employees, Ex-servicemen, Persons with Benchmark Disabilities, widows, divorced women, judicially separated women, and meritorious sportspersons, as per Government of India orders

• Post-specific educational qualification as detailed in the Qualification field above — verify against the specific post code before applying
• Age must fall within 18-35 years (Post Codes 60-68, 70) or 18-25 years (Post Code 71, Fireman), as on 5 October 2026, with category-wise relaxation as listed in Age Limit
• Written Test is held offline (OMR mode) at Tirunelveli and Chennai — candidates choose their preferred city at application time, and this choice cannot be changed later
• Cook 'A' applicants' experience certificates must be issued by a well-established Hotel/Canteen — certificates from individuals will not be accepted
• Fireman 'A' applicants must satisfy prescribed Physical Fitness Standards and upload a Preliminary Medical Examination Certificate with the online application
• Of the 4 Fitter vacancies, 1 is reserved for Ex-Servicemen; of the 3 Machinist vacancies, 1 is reserved for PwBD (Orthopaedically Handicapped); of the 3 Fireman vacancies, 1 is reserved for Ex-Servicemen
• Passing marks for the Written Test (Technical Assistant/Technician) are 32/80 for UR and 24/80 for reserved categories; Cook 'A' Skill Test qualifying mark is 60/100

• Post Codes 60-62 (Technical Assistant): Rs. 750
• Post Codes 63-71 (Technician, Cook, Fireman): Rs. 500
• Fee is fully refunded for Female/SC/ST/Ex-Serviceman/PwBD candidates, and partially refunded (Rs. 500 or Rs. 400 depending on post) for other candidates who appear in the Written Test

• Technical Assistant: Pay Level 7, Rs. 44,900 to Rs. 1,42,400 per month
• Technician 'B': Pay Level 3, Rs. 21,700 to Rs. 69,100 per month
• Cook 'A': Pay Level 2, Rs. 19,900 to Rs. 63,200 per month
• Fireman 'A': Pay Level 2, Rs. 19,900 to Rs. 63,200 per month

1. Visit the Careers page of the official IPRC website, www.iprc.gov.in, between 15 September 2026, 10:00 hrs and 5 October 2026, 16:00 hrs
2. Register and fill in the online application form — candidates registered on the National Career Services (NCS) portal may also apply through the same process
3. Upload a recent photograph (JPEG, formal dress, max 1 MB) and signature (JPEG, aspect ratio 7:2, max 1 MB)
4. Upload scanned copies of required certificates/testimonials applicable to your post — SSLC/Diploma/ITI certificates, Aadhaar, category certificate, disability certificate, discharge certificate, experience certificate (Cook), or PME certificate (Fireman), as applicable
5. Select your preferred city (Tirunelveli or Chennai) for the Written Test — this choice is final and cannot be changed later
6. Pay the application fee online via the SBI e-Payment gateway using Net Banking, Debit/Credit Card, or UPI
7. Verify all entered details carefully, since the online application cannot be edited after final submission
8. Download and preserve the generated Application Form for your records — there is no need to send a printout to IPRC