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ISRO LPSC Scientist Engineer SC Recruitment 2026

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Sep. 29, 2026
Scientist/Engineer 'SC' (Welding)Scientist/Engineer 'SC' (Turbo Machinery)Scientist/Engineer 'SC' (Power Electronics)
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Quick Recruitment Snapshot

Key recruitment parameters at a glance before you apply

Vacancies
3
Pay Scale
Pay Level 10 (₹56,100 - ₹1,77,500 per month)
Age Limit
Maximum 30 Years (as on 13.10.2026)

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Sep 26, 2026

2

Starts

Sep 29, 2026

3

Deadline

Oct 13, 2026

4

Exam Date

TBA

Application Window29 Sep – 13 Oct 2026
Exam / Test DateTo Be Announced

Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualifications

Who is eligible to apply for this recruitment? Check essential educational qualifications, branch/stream criteria, and age limits.

Educational Qualification

Scientist/Engineer 'SC' (Welding - Post 820): B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical / Production / Metallurgy / Manufacturing / Material Science (min 65% marks or 6.84 CGPA) AND M.E./M.Tech in Welding Technology / Mechanical Welding and Sheet Metal Engg. / Manufacturing / Metallurgy / Production (with welding as one of the subjects) with min 60% marks or 6.5 CGPA.
Scientist/Engineer 'SC' (Turbo Machinery - Post 821): B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical / Aerospace (min 65% marks or 6.84 CGPA) AND M.E./M.Tech in Turbo Machinery / Thermal & Fluids Engg. / Aerospace Propulsion (with Turbo Machinery as one of the subjects) with min 60% marks or 6.5 CGPA.
Scientist/Engineer 'SC' (Power Electronics - Post 822): B.E./B.Tech in ECE / E&I / Applied Electronics / EEE / Electrical / Avionics / Power Engg. (min 65% marks or 6.84 CGPA) AND M.E./M.Tech in Power Electronics / Power Control and Drives / Advanced Electrical Power Systems / High Voltage Engg. with min 60% marks or 6.5 CGPA.

Age Limit & Relaxations

Upper age limit is 30 years as on 13.10.2026 for all posts. Age relaxations apply for Ex-Servicemen, Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD), and Departmental candidates as per Government of India orders.

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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

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How will candidates be selected? Multi-stage screening roadmap from application to final merit list.

Written Examination (Part-A, Part-B, Part-C)

OnlineQualifying Only

Personal Interview (1:5 Ratio)

OfflineQualifying Only

Selection is based on a combined merit of Written Test (50% weightage) and Personal Interview (50% weightage). The Written Test consists of 3 parts totaling 100 marks: Part-A (Discipline Specific, 60 MCQs, 60 marks, 75 mins, +1 and -1/3 negative marking), Part-B (Aptitude/Reasoning, 15 MCQs, 20 marks, 30 mins, no negative marking), and Part-C (Descriptive Technical Questions, 20 marks, 30 mins). Qualifying criteria: Minimum 50% in Part A, B, and C each. Shortlisted candidates are called for interview in a 1:5 ratio (minimum 10 candidates). Qualifying marks in the interview are 50/100 (50%). Outstation candidates called for interview are reimbursed to-and-fro 2nd Class Railway fare.

Syllabus & Exam Pattern Overview

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What is the examination structure? Mode of test, total marks, duration, and negative marking rules.

Exam Tier / Mode

Written Test - Part A (Discipline Specific)

Total Duration

75 Minutes

Negative Marking

+1 mark for correct, -1/3 mark for incorrect

Subject / SectionQuestionsMax Marks
Core Technical / Specialization Domain6060
Exam Tier / Mode

Written Test - Part B (Aptitude / Ability Tests)

Total Duration

30 Minutes

Negative Marking

No negative marking

Subject / SectionQuestionsMax Marks
Numerical, Logical, Diagrammatic, Abstract & Deductive Reasoning1520
Exam Tier / Mode

Written Test - Part C (Descriptive Questions)

Total Duration

30 Minutes

Negative Marking

Descriptive technical evaluation

Subject / SectionQuestionsMax Marks
Advanced Technical Problems in Notified Specialization520

Previous Recruitment Cutoff Benchmarks

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Historical qualifying marks and eligibility benchmarks for prior recruitment cycles.

Year / CycleStage / TierUR (Gen)OBCEWSSCST
2024
Written Test (Cut-off for Interview)
56.552504542
2023
Written Test (Cut-off for Interview)
585451.54743.5

Aspirant Ground Reality & Career Trajectory

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Practical service rules, posting locations, transfer policy, and promotion ladder curated from official gazettes.

Work Culture & Environment

Office/fieldwork balance, duties, organizational environment.

Liquid Propulsion Systems Centre (LPSC) at Valiamala near Thiruvananthapuram is the premier R&D center of ISRO responsible for the design, development, and realization of liquid propulsion stages for launch vehicles (PSLV, GSLV, LVM3) and spacecraft control systems. Engineers work on cutting-edge cryogenic engines, semi-cryogenic systems, thrusters, and satellite electric propulsion. The work culture is research-driven and mission-critical with high quality assurance standards, cleanroom environments, and test bench trials. Campus facilities are situated in the lush foothills of the Western Ghats with departmental transport from Thiruvananthapuram city.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

Initial posting is at LPSC Valiamala, Thiruvananthapuram, but incumbents are liable for transfer to any ISRO/DOS center across India (e.g., IPRC Mahendragiri, VSSC Thiruvananthapuram, URSC Bengaluru, SDSC Sriharikota). Posts are permanent central government positions with probation as per Department of Space rules.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

Career growth in ISRO is governed by the time-tested Merit Promotion Scheme (MPS). Unlike typical PSUs or ministries where promotions depend on vacancy availability, ISRO scientific personnel undergo periodic peer performance reviews after a fixed residency period (typically 4 years from SC to SD, 4 years to SE, etc.) and are promoted to higher grades purely on individual scientific merit, publications, and mission contributions.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

Avoid common application rejection triggers, photo/signature guidelines, and certificate validity windows.

  • Strict Course Duration: Prescribed qualifications must have been completed within the stipulated duration of the course as prescribed by the university; delayed completions due to backlogs disqualify candidates.
  • Minimum Percentage Criteria: Minimum 65% marks or 6.84/10 CGPA is required in B.E./B.Tech, and minimum 60% marks or 6.5/10 CGPA is required in M.E./M.Tech. Rounding-off of marks is strictly prohibited.
  • Photo Specification Compliance: Photograph must be between 95 and 100 pixels in height and width, file size up to 40 KB, and filename must not exceed 25 characters or contain special characters.
  • Application Fee Refund: Candidates must appear in the written test to receive the fee refund (₹750 for exempted categories, ₹500 for general candidates). Ensure accurate bank account details are entered during application submission.

Category-Wise Vacancy Breakdown & Pay Scale

Detailed post distribution across UR, OBC, EWS, SC, ST quotas and 7th CPC Pay Matrix / Monthly Stipend.

Category-Wise Vacancy Distribution

  • Scientist/Engineer 'SC' (Welding) - Unreserved1
  • Scientist/Engineer 'SC' (Turbo Machinery) - Unreserved1
  • Scientist/Engineer 'SC' (Power Electronics) - Unreserved1
Total Vacancies3

Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration

7th CPC Pay Matrix Level 10 with entry basic pay of ₹56,100/- per month plus admissible Central Government allowances (approximate gross starting salary ₹95,000/- p.m.).

Pay Matrix Level 10 of 7th CPC (Basic Pay ₹56,100 - ₹1,77,500) plus Central DA, HRA, Transport Allowance, Contributory Health Service Scheme (CHSS), House Building Advance, and NPS/UPS. Career advancement is driven by the merit-based Merit Promotion Scheme (MPS) without reference to vacancy constraints.

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How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?

Follow this verified step-by-step application procedure on the official recruitment portal.

Application Procedure

  1. Visit the official ISRO / LPSC recruitment portal at https://www.lpsc.gov.in or https://www.isro.gov.in.
  2. Access the online recruitment application link for Advertisement No. LPSC/03/2026 between 29.09.2026 (14:00 hrs) and 13.10.2026 (14:00 hrs).
  3. Fill out personal details, educational qualifications (B.Tech & M.Tech marks/CGPA), and provide valid bank account details (Account Number, IFSC, Account Holder Name) for processing application fee refund.
  4. Upload prescribed photograph (JPEG/JPG, file size up to 40 KB, dimensions between 95x95 and 100x100 pixels, filename ≤ 25 characters without special symbols) and supporting academic/category certificates.
  5. Pay the uniform application fee of ₹750/- online via payment gateway on or before 14.10.2026 (14:00 hrs).
  6. Download and securely retain the online application printout and registration number. No physical documents need to be dispatched to LPSC by post.

Application Fee & Category Concessions

Initially, all applicants have to uniformly pay an application fee of ₹750/-.
Refund Policy: Candidates belonging to fee-exempted categories (Female / SC / ST / PwBD / Ex-Servicemen) will receive a full refund of ₹750/- upon appearing in the written test. Other candidates will be refunded ₹500/- (retaining ₹250/- as application processing fee) upon appearing in the written test. Bank account details must be provided accurately during online registration.

Official Notification & Portal Verification

Direct links to the authorized government portal, official notification PDF, and career portal.

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Frequently Asked Questions & Crucial Aspirant Queries

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Clear, verified answers to top eligibility, exam format, salary calculation, and application queries for this notification.

Selection consists of a Written Test (100 marks: 60 marks discipline-specific, 20 marks aptitude, 20 marks descriptive) followed by a Personal Interview (1:5 ratio). Final selection gives 50% weightage to the written test and 50% to the interview.

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