ISRO’s propulsion complex extends its technician and technical assistant application deadline to 24 October
The ISRO Propulsion Complex at Mahendragiri, Tamil Nadu, has extended applications for 22 posts — technical assistants for diploma holders, Technician B for ITI holders, a cook and firemen — to 5 pm on 24 October. Fees can be paid until 29 October. Selection is by an OMR written test in Tirunelveli or Chennai, followed by a qualifying skill test.
The ISRO Propulsion Complex (IPRC) at Mahendragiri, Tirunelveli district, is the ISRO unit that builds and tests the liquid engines and stages for India's launch vehicles. It has extended the deadline for its Advertisement No. IPRC/RMT/2026/01 of 12 September 2026. Online applications now close at 5 pm on 24 October 2026, instead of 5 October, and the fee can be paid until 5 pm on 29 October. Applicants who submitted earlier but could not pay can also use the new fee window.
The 22 posts
| Post | Posts | Qualification | Pay level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Technical Assistant (Automobile / Mechanical / Electronics & Communication) | 1 / 3 / 1 | First-class diploma in the discipline | Level 7 (₹44,900–1,42,400) |
| Technician 'B' — Turner, Fitter, Welder, Machinist, RAC, Electrician | 2, 4, 2, 3, 1, 1 | Class 10 + ITI (NTC/NAC from NCVT) in the trade | Level 3 (₹21,700–69,100) |
| Cook 'A' | 1 | Class 10 + 5 years as a cook in an established hotel or canteen | Level 2 (₹19,900–63,200) |
| Fireman 'A' | 3 | Class 10 + physical fitness standards | Level 2 (₹19,900–63,200) |
Posts are split by category. For example, one Fitter and one Fireman post are reserved for ex-servicemen, and one Machinist post for an orthopaedically disabled candidate. Check the table for your post code before applying.
Age, fee and selection
- Age is counted on 5 October 2026: 18–35 years for most posts and 18–25 for Fireman, with the usual relaxations for reserved categories where a post is reserved for them.
- Fee: ₹750 for Technical Assistant and ₹500 for the other posts. Women, SC/ST, ex-servicemen and PwBD candidates who sit the written test get the full fee back. Others get ₹500 back from the ₹750 fee.
- Written test, offline on OMR sheets in Tirunelveli or Chennai (you pick the city when you apply). For Technical Assistant: 80 questions in 90 minutes on your diploma syllabus, with a 0.33-mark penalty for each wrong answer and a pass mark of 32 (24 for reserved categories).
- Skill test is pass/fail only. The final merit is decided purely on written test marks. Fireman candidates instead face a two-stage physical efficiency test and a detailed medical exam.
What to do now
Apply on the careers page of isro.gov.in before 5 pm on 24 October. After paying, open the "Receipt" link and confirm the payment shows as successful, because IPRC does not take responsibility for failed transactions. Fireman applicants must upload the preliminary medical certificate (Annexure A) with the form. With only 22 posts, expect stiff competition, so revise your ITI or diploma syllabus, which is exactly what the written test covers.
CareerBox News Desk — reporting on the ISRO Propulsion Complex’s Advertisement No. IPRC/RMT/2026/01 of 12 September 2026 and the extension posted on ISRO’s careers page. Official portal: isro.gov.in/Careers.html. Dates and eligibility change; confirm them on the official portal before you act.