ISRO Propulsion Complex

ISRO Propulsion Complex (IPRC) located at Mahendragiri, Tirunelveli District, Tamil Nadu, is the lead Centre in the area of Liquid and Cryogenic Propulsion for ISRO’s Launch Vehicle and Spacecraft Programmes. ISRO Propulsion Complex (IPRC) is responsible for Research & Development of Earth Storable/Cryogenic & Semi Cryogenic Propulsion Systems; Assembly, Integration and Testing of Engines, Stages for PSLV, GSLV and GSLV MKIII Launch Vehicles, Associated Control Systems, Sub-systems and Components of Launch Vehicles; High Altitude Testing of Upper Stage Engines and Space Craft Thrusters; Production and Supply of Cryogenic Propellants for ISRO’s Cryogenic Rocket Programmes; Supply of Storable Liquid Propellants for ISRO’s Launch Vehicles and Satellite Programmes. IPRC also carries out Research & Development (R&D) and Technology Development Programmes (TDP) towards continual improvement of its contribution to the ISRO Space Programme.

ISRO Propulsion Complex (IPRC) is inviting applications for the following post:

I. ELIGIBILITY

NAME OF THE POST: TECHNICAL ASSISTANT (PAY BAND 9300-34800/- + GRADE PAY 4600/-)
Code Number	Discipline	No. of Posts	Reserved for	Essential Qualification	Mode of Selection
013	MECHANICAL	01	UR – 01	First Class Diploma in Mechanical Engineering	Written Test/Interview
NAME OF THE POST: TECHNICIAN B (PAY BAND 5200-20200/- + GRADE PAY 2000/-)
003	FITTER	03	UR – 02 SC – 01	1.SSLC/SSC pass, 2.ITI/NTC/NAC in Fitter Trade NCVT	Test+Interview
014	REFRIGERATION & AIR CONDITIONING	01	UR – 01	1.SSLC/SSC pass, 2.ITI/NTC/NAC in Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Trade NCVT
015	ELECTRONICS	01	OBC-01	1.SSLC/SSC pass, 2.ITI/NTC/NAC in Electronics Trade NCVT

Note: Based on the ON-LINE applications received initial screening will be conducted for shortlisting the candidates for further processing. The Centre may adopt the method of conducting Written Test for initial screening or may directly shortlist the candidates for Interview by fixing a higher cut-off percentage for marks scored in the essential qualification course. Please note that this qualification prescribed is the minimum requirement and the same does not automatically make candidates eligible for Written Test/Interview. If Written Test is opted for preliminary screening, the Written Test score will not reflect in the final selection process. The final selection will be based on the performance of the candidate in the Test/Interview.

[UR - Un-reserved, OBC - Other Backward Class, SC - Scheduled Caste ]

II. AGE LIMIT (as on 31.12.2015) 
Age limit as on 31.12.2015 is 35 years. Age relaxation is applicable for SC/ST candidates (5 years) and OBC candidates (3 years) for posts reserved for them. Ex-Servicemen and Persons with Disabilities (PWD) are eligible for upper age relaxation as per Government of India Rules.

III. MODE OF SELECTIONThe Mode of Selection for Post Code No.013 will be Interview and for Post Code No.003, 014 and 015 Practical Test in their respective Trade + Interview.
However, based on the ON-LINE applications received initial screening will be conducted for shortlisting the candidates for further processing. The Centre may adopt the method of conducting Written Test for initial screening or may directly shortlist the candidates for Interview by fixing a higher cut-off percentage of marks scored in the essential qualification. Please note that the qualification prescribed is the minimum requirement and the same does not automatically make candidates eligible for Written Test/Practical Test/Interview. If Written Test is opted for preliminary screening, the Written Test score will not reflect in the final selection process. The final selection will be based on the performance of the candidate in the Practical Test/Interview.
It may also be noted that the above mode of selection may change as per Govt. of India/DOS orders from time to time.

HOW TO APPLY :

1. Applications will be received ON-LINE ONLY. Physical applications will not be entertained.


2. For applying ON-LINE click on the Name of the Post for which application is to be submitted. Fill in all the requisite information correctly. After filling the information, there will be an opportunity to verify your credentials. If any corrections have to be made, click PREV STEP button and make necessary corrections. After verifying and ensuring that the information entered are correct, click SUBMIT, after which no modifications could be made.


3. After confirmation, your ONLINE REGISTRATION NUMBER will be displayed on the screen. Carefully note down and preserve this ONLINE REGISTRATION NUMBER for future references.


4. The applicants should furnish their e-Mail ID CORRECTLY and COMPULSORILY upon ON-LINE registration. All further intimations to eligible candidates for Test/Interview will be sent through e-Mail only.


5. A confirmation copy will be generated after registering ON-LINE application. The confirmation copy should be duly signed and a recent passport size photograph should be duly affixed and self attested in the space provided and should be mandatorily sent by ORDINARY POST (no Speed-Post or Registered-Post shall be sent) to;
   THE ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
   RECRUITMENT SECTION,
   ISRO PROPULSION COMPLEX (IPRC),
   MAHENDRAGIRI POST,
   TIRUNELVELI DISTRICT,TAMIL NADU – 627 133.


6. Applicants who are currently employed under Central/State Govt./Public Sector Undertaking/ Autonomous Organisation should send the confirmation copy generated after registering the ON-LINE application Through Proper Channel. If they anticipate any delay in forwarding their applications, they should send an advance copy of the print-out to the address mentioned above so as to reach before the due date. However, such candidates will be allowed to attend the test/interview only on production of No Objection Certificate from their employer.


7. The OBC candidates claiming age relaxation should enclose the below declaration along with their application, without which their application will not be considered.
   
   
   Declaration
   (Only for OBC category candidates)
   “I, __________________ son/daughter of Shri ____________________ resident of ____________________ village/town/city ________________ district _____________ state __________ hereby declare that I belong to the _____________ Community which is recognized as a backward class by the Government of India for the purpose of reservation in services as per orders contained in   Department of Personnel and Training Office Memorandum No.36012/22/93-Estt.(SCT) dated   08-09-1993. It is also declared that I do not belong to persons/sections (Creamy Layer) mentioned in column 3 of the Schedule to the above referred Office Memorandum dated 08-09-1993.”
   
   
   
   
   [Signature of the candidate with date]


8. The Name and full Address of the candidate should be written neatly and legibly on the left-hand bottom side of the postal cover comprising the above documents. The cover shall be super-scribed “APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF --------name of the post-------- ”


9. The above documents should reach within seven days of ON-LINE registration or in any case not later than 29.01.2016 16.00 Hrs failing which the application registered ON-LINE will not be considered.


10. The applicant need not send any other documents such as copies of certificates/mark lists in proof of educational qualification, work experience, age etc.


11. ON-LINE application will be accepted until 22.01.2016, 16:00 Hrs..

GENERAL CONDITIONS :

1. Only Indian Nationals are eligible to apply.


2. The posts are temporary, but likely to continue indefinitely.


3. Rounding off of marks not permitted.


4. Those who possess the required qualification as on the last date of application only need to apply.


5. Candidates will have to produce original documents in proof of the details furnished in their application at the time of Test/Interview for verification. Those who fail to produce the said documents will not be allowed to attend the Test/Interview.


6. Initially the place of posting will be in IPRC, but the incumbents are liable to be posted in any of the Centres or Units of ISRO or Department of Space situated anywhere in India as and when required.


7. The essential qualifications for the above posts should have been acquired from a recognized State Board/University.


8. For the above posts, the Organization has a progressive HRD policy and provides an excellent growth potential for the right individual through its periodical merit based performance review system (titled Merit Promotion Scheme) where the employees are reviewed and promoted to next grade on merit after a prescribed residency period without reference to vacancies available in the higher post.


9. Attractive benefits such as Medical Facilities (CHSS - Contributory Health Service Scheme) for self and dependents, Transports facilities in lieu of transport allowance, Subsidized Canteen, House Building Advance, Leave Travel Concession, New Pension Scheme, Quarters in lieu of House Rent Allowance and other social security measures are also provided to ISRO employees in addition to the facilities available to other Central Government employees. The Centre also has a well-stocked Library that provides an excellent opportunity for professional development.


10. Outstation candidates called for interview will be paid to and fro Second Class Railway Fare by the shortest route on production of Railway ticket or bus fare on production of bus ticket in case they are not availing the free concession offered by Indian Railways for the purpose.


11. Applications received against this advertisement will be short-listed and those short listed candidates alone will be called for further selection process.


12. Applications without the requisite information will not be considered.


13. The Centre reserves the right not to fill-up any of the posts, if it so decides.


14. Those intending to apply for more than one post should send separate applications for each post.


15. GOVERNMENT STRIVES TO HAVE A WORKFORCE WHICH REFLECTS GENDER BALANCE AND WOMEN CANDIDATES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.


16. CANVASSING in ANY FORM will be a DISQUALIFICATION.


17. No interim correspondence will be entertained. Any urgent queries or grievances shall be addressed to career@iprc.gov.in.

IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER

Opening Date of ON-LINE Registration	:	December 31, 2015 10.00 Hrs
Closing Date of ON-LINE Registration	:	January 22, 2016 16.00 Hrs
Last Date for Receiving Confirmation Copy by Ordinary Post	:	January 29, 2016 16.00 Hrs