The Liquid Propulsion Systems Centre (LPSC) of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), under the Department of Space, has released Advertisement No. LPSC/01/2025 dated 09 August 2025.
Applications are invited for multiple posts at its units located in Valiamala (Thiruvananthapuram) and Bengaluru. These posts are temporary but likely to continue indefinitely.
Vacancies
- Technical Assistant (Mechanical) – 11 vacancies
- 8 posts in Valiamala and 3 posts in Bengaluru.
- Reservation: UR, OBC, SC, EWS.
- Pay Level 7: ₹44,900 to ₹1,42,400.
- Technical Assistant (Electronics) – 1 vacancy
- Location: Valiamala.
- Reservation: UR.
- Pay Level 7: ₹44,900 to ₹1,42,400.
- Sub Officer – 1 vacancy
- Location: Valiamala.
- Reservation: UR.
- Pay Level 6: ₹35,400 to ₹1,12,400.
- Technician-B (Turner) – 1 vacancy
- Location: Valiamala.
- Reservation: UR.
- Pay Level 3: ₹21,700 to ₹69,100.
- Technician-B (Fitter) – 4 vacancies
- 2 posts in Valiamala and 2 posts in Bengaluru.
- Reservation: OBC, EWS, UR.
- Pay Level 3: ₹21,700 to ₹69,100.
- Technician-B (Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Mechanic) – 1 vacancy
- Location: Bengaluru.
- Reservation: UR.
- Pay Level 3: ₹21,700 to ₹69,100.
- Heavy Vehicle Driver ‘A’ – 2 vacancies
- Location: Valiamala.
- Reservation: SC, EWS.
- Pay Level 2: ₹19,900 to ₹63,200.
- Light Vehicle Driver ‘A’ – 2 vacancies
- Location: Valiamala.
- Reservation: UR, OBC.
- Pay Level 2: ₹19,900 to ₹63,200.
Educational Qualifications
- Technical Assistants (Mechanical/Electronics): Three-year Diploma in relevant engineering discipline with First Class.
- Sub Officer:
- Option 1 – Leading Fireman/DCO with six years’ experience and Sub Officer’s certificate.
- Option 2 – B.Sc in Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics with Sub Officer’s certificate and two years as Leading Fireman after the Sub Officer course.
- Must have a valid Heavy Vehicle Driving Licence and meet physical fitness standards.
- Technician-B (Turner/Fitter/R&AC Mechanic): SSLC/SSC pass plus ITI/NTC/NAC in relevant trade from NCVT.
- Heavy Vehicle Driver ‘A’: SSLC/SSC pass plus five years’ driving experience (minimum three years as Heavy Vehicle Driver and the rest as LMV driver). Must have a valid HVD licence and Public Service Badge.
- Light Vehicle Driver ‘A’: SSLC/SSC pass plus three years’ experience as LVD with a valid LVD licence.
Age Limit (as on 26 August 2025)
- Maximum age 35 years for General/EWS category.
- OBC candidates get 3 years’ relaxation for reserved posts.
- SC/ST candidates get 5 years’ relaxation for reserved posts.
- Minimum age for all posts is 18 years.
Selection Process
- For Technical Assistants and Technicians (Post Nos. 792, 793, 795, 796, 797):
Written test of 90 minutes with 80 objective questions and negative marking of 0.33 marks for each wrong answer, followed by a skill test on a ‘Go/No-Go’ basis. - For Sub Officer (Post No. 794):
Written test of 100 questions in 120 minutes with negative marking of 0.25 marks, followed by a Physical Efficiency Test in two stages, and then a Detailed Medical Examination. - For Drivers (Post Nos. 798, 799):
Written test of 100 questions on Motor Vehicles Act, English, Arithmetic, and General Knowledge, followed by a skill test requiring a minimum of 60% marks to qualify. - Final selection for all posts will be based only on the written test marks, among those who qualify in the skill test or PET/DME.
Application Fee
- For Post Nos. 792, 793, 794: ₹750 (full refund for Female/SC/ST/PWBD/Ex-Servicemen; others get ₹500 refunded after retaining ₹250).
- For Post Nos. 795–799: ₹500 (full refund for Female/SC/ST/PWBD/Ex-Servicemen; others get ₹400 refunded after retaining ₹100).
- Refund is only for candidates who appear in the written test.
How to Apply
- Apply online only through the LPSC Recruitment Portal.
- Registration starts on 12 August 2025 at 2:00 PM and ends on 26 August 2025 at 2:00 PM.
- Application fee payment closes on 27 August 2025 at 2:00 PM.
- Upload a recent photograph in JPG/JPEG format, maximum size 40 KB, with a light background and clear facial visibility.
Important Notes
- Only Indian nationals can apply.
- Women candidates are encouraged to apply.
- Written and skill tests will be conducted in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala.
- No TA/DA for the written test; eligible outstation candidates for the skill test will get reimbursement of 2nd class train/bus fare.
Important Dates
- Application start date: 12 August 2025 (2:00 PM)
- Application end date: 26 August 2025 (2:00 PM)
- Fee payment end date: 27 August 2025 (2:00 PM)
Official Notification: LPSC Recruitment Portal
Apply Online : https://www.lpsc.gov.in/index.html