ISRO IPRC Recruitment 2026: 22 Vacancies

ISRO Propulsion Complex (IPRC), Mahendragiri, an establishment of the Indian Space Research Organisation under the Department of Space, Government of India, has announced recruitment for technical and support roles. The 22 openings are for Technical Assistant, Technician ‘B’, Cook ‘A’ and Fireman ‘A’; applicants should check the qualification and age requirements for their chosen post before applying.

The recruitment covers 22 positions across the listed disciplines and trades. Online applications opened on 15 September 2026, and the revised closing date is 24 October 2026 at 5 pm; applicants who need to pay a fee have until 29 October 2026 at 5 pm. Applications are submitted online through the IPRC careers portal, and selection involves a Written Test and a Skill Test wherever applicable. Fireman ‘A’ applicants must also meet the prescribed physical fitness standards.

Important Dates

The deadline extension also allows candidates who submitted an application but had not yet remitted the fee to pay by 29 October 2026 at 5 pm. The official date extension notice is available on the IPRC website.

Vacancy Details

IPRC has advertised 22 vacancies in four post groups. The post, trade or discipline, code, vacancy count and reservation information stated in the notification are set out below.

The notification notes that one Technician ‘B’ vacancy is reserved for Ex-Servicemen and one for PwBD (OH). The Fitter row lists four vacancies, but its reservation figures add up to seven; candidates should check the official notification for clarification before relying on that category breakdown.

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

Applicants need the qualification relevant to the post and discipline or trade for which they apply. Technical Assistant applicants must hold a First Class diploma in the specified engineering discipline. Technician ‘B’ applicants need a pass in SSLC/SSC/Matric/10th standard and an NCVT NTC or NAC in the corresponding trade. Cook ‘A’ requires 10th standard and five years of experience as a cook in a well-established hotel or canteen. Fireman ‘A’ applicants need 10th standard, must meet the prescribed physical fitness standards and must upload the Preliminary Medical Examination Certificate (Annexure A) with the application.

Age Limit

Age is calculated as on 5 October 2026. Applicants for post codes 60 to 68 and 70 must be between 18 and 35 years old. For post code 71, Fireman ‘A’, the age range is 18 to 25 years. The stated upper-age relaxation is five years for SC/ST candidates and three years for OBC candidates. Serving Government employees, Ex-Servicemen, Persons with Benchmark Disabilities, widows, divorced women and women judicially separated from their husbands who have not remarried, and meritorious sportspersons may receive upper-age relaxation in accordance with Government of India orders.

Application Fee

The notification text available for this recruitment does not specify the fee amount or a category-wise fee schedule. Candidates should consult the official notification and application portal for the applicable fee instructions. The extended deadline for fee remittance is 29 October 2026 at 5 pm, including for candidates who have already submitted an application but have not yet paid.

How to Apply

1. Read the official IPRC recruitment notification and confirm that you meet the educational, age and post-specific requirements.
2. Open the IPRC careers portal and follow the online application instructions for the relevant post.
3. Enter the required personal and qualification details carefully, selecting the appropriate post, discipline or trade.
4. Prepare and upload the required documents: a recent passport-size photograph, signature, education certificates or mark sheets (Diploma, ITI or SSLC as applicable), valid photo ID, and any applicable caste/category, PwBD or Ex-Servicemen documents. Cook ‘A’ applicants should also have an experience certificate ready; Fireman ‘A’ applicants must upload the Preliminary Medical Examination Certificate (Annexure A).
5. Review the application details before submitting. Complete any fee payment required by the portal by 29 October 2026 at 5 pm.
6. Submit the application by 24 October 2026 at 5 pm and retain a copy of the submitted form and payment confirmation, if applicable.

Salary & Pay Scale

The posts carry pay under Levels 2, 3 and 7 of the 7th Central Pay Commission. The notification also states that other applicable allowances will be provided as per the 7th CPC and IPRC rules.

Selection Process

Selection includes a Written Test and a Skill Test wherever applicable. Fireman ‘A’ candidates must also satisfy the prescribed physical fitness standards. The notification does not provide further details about the test format or test dates in the information given here; candidates should refer to the official recruitment notice for updates.

Eligible candidates should submit their applications by 24 October 2026 at 5 pm and, where a fee is payable, complete payment by the separate 29 October deadline. Check the official IPRC recruitment portal and notification for the latest instructions before applying.