Government of India

Department of Space
Indian Space Research Organisation
VIKRAM SARABHAI SPACE CENTRE
Thiruvananthapuram - 695 022

ADVERTISEMENT NO. VSSC-313 DATED 14.12.2019

INVITES ONLINE APPLICATIONS FOR THE FOLLOWING POSTS

POST : SCIENTIST / ENGINEER-SD [LEVEL 11( ` 67,700 - ` 2,08,700 )]

Nature of job
Post No. of Physical
Essential qualifications
Code posts Requirements
R&D in Atmospheric and Space Science involving experimental developments
1. Ph.D in Physics with specialisation in Atmospheric / Space S, ST, W, BN, L, including handling of chemicals and delicate instruments.
1436 01 Science with MF, RW, SE, H,
2. M.Sc. or equivalent in Physics. C

Research and Development in the area of Atmospheric /Space/Planetary

Sciences. The work will focus on theoretical studies/ modelling/ experiment
development and exploration (including ground-based and space borne systems)/
development of remote sensing inversion techniques. Specific areas of research
cover the following topics: aerosols; atmospheric physics and chemistry;
1. Ph.D in Physics/ Atmospheric Science/ Meteorology / Space meteorology; atmospheric spectroscopy; radiation transfer; numerical atmospheric
S, ST, W, BN, L,
Science / Planetary Science with modelling; boundary layer physics; clouds; atmospheric dynamics; LIDAR and
1437 05 MF, RW, SE, H,
2. Post-Graduation in Physics/Atmospheric Science/Space radar based atmospheric probing; development of inversion techniques for
C
Science OR Graduation/Post Graduation in Engineering. satellite remote sensing in visible, IR and microwave domains for retrieval of
atmospheric parameters and constituents; ionospheric and magnetospheric
physics; space weather and modelling; plasma physics; energetic particles and
radiation; planetary and cometary observations and modelling; development of
satellite payloads for direct observations and remote sensing; atmospheric
measurement techniques. The activities involve strong inter-disciplinary research.
1. Ph.D in Aerospace with Computational Methods for aeroacoustics with experience in Large Eddy
03 BLA, C, CL,
2. M.E / M.Tech or equivalent in Aerospace / Aeronautical / Simulation/ Direct Numerical simulation. Experience in experimental aerodynamics
(VH-01 CRL, HH,LV,
1438 Mechanical Engineering and in high enthalpy/hyper velocity testing techniques. Expected to develop/work in
Low MF, RW, S, SE,
3. B.E / B.Tech or equivalent in Aerospace / Aeronautical / stress wave balance/free piston shock tunnel/ hypervelocity impact
Vision) ST, W
Mechanical Engineering.
1. Ph.D in Microelectronics with Design & Development of Embedded Systems (Microelectronics)
BLOA, C, CL,
2. M.E / M.Tech or equivalent in Microelectronics and
CRL, H, JU, KC,
1439 01 3. B.E / B.Tech or equivalent in Electrical & Electronics /
L, MF, PP, RW,
Applied Electronics & Instrumentation / Instrumentation
S, SE, ST, W
Engineering
 1. Ph.D in Dynamics modelling and control of aerospace Guidance and control algorithm design and analysis for launch vehicle and
vehicles with reusable/re-entry vehicles, Control of propulsion systems, autonomous robotic
2. M.E / M.Tech or equivalent in Flight Mechanics / Systems & vehicles.
BLOA, C, CL,
Control / Control Systems / Guidance & Control / Aerospace
CRL, H, JU, KC,
1440 01 / Control Engineering & Instrumentation / System Science &
L, MF, PP, RW,
Automation and
S, SE, ST, W
3. B.E / B.Tech or equivalent in Electrical / Electronics /
Electronics & Communication / Aerospace / Mechancial With
Courses In Control Engg
1. Ph.D in Structural Analysis of Composite Hardware with BA, BL, BN, C, Structural analysis of filament wound products with and without metallic liners,
2. M.E / M.Tech or equivalent in Aerospace / Aeronautical / CL, CRL, H, JU, cryo tankages etc
1441 01 Mechanical Engineering and KC, L, MF, PP,
3. B.E / B.Tech or equivalent in Aerospace / Mechanical RW, S, SE, ST,
Engineering. W
1. Ph.D in Metallurgy / Material Science with Mathematical Modelling, Simulations of Metallurgical and/or Metal Forming
2. M.E / M.Tech or equivalent in Metallurgy / Material Science BA, BL, BN, C, processes
and CL, CRL, H, JU,
1442 01 3. B.E / B.Tech or equivalent in Metallurgy / Material Science / KC, L, MF, PP,
Mechanical / Production Engineering. RW, S, SE, ST,
OR W
M.Sc. or equivalent in Material Science
1. Ph.D in Metallurgy / Material Science (Ceramic Technology) Development of Glasses and Glass Ceramics
with
BA, BL, BN, C,
2. M.E / M.Tech or equivalent in Metallurgy / Material Science
CL, CRL, H, JU,
and
1443 01 KC, L, MF, PP,
3. B.E / B.Tech or equivalent in Metallurgy / Material Science /
RW, S, SE, ST,
Mechanical / Production Engineering.
W
OR
M.Sc. or equivalent in Material Science / Physics
Modeling of fuel cell stack and optimization of next generation stack components;
BLA, S, ST, W, Design and development of porous separator plates for non-flow through fuel cell
1. Ph.D in Chemical Engineering with
BN, CL, L, KC, stack; development of high power density electrodes.
1444 02 2. M.E / M.Tech or equivalent in Chemical Engineering and
MF,RW,PP, Process modelling & Simulation of Polymer Processes, Development of advanced
3. B.E / B.Tech or equivalent in Chemical Engineering.
SE, H, C thermal protection systems; Modelling, Simulation and Development of CNT/Nano
materials based composites.
S, ST, W, Processing of advanced polymers such as Ultrahigh Molecular Weight
1. Ph.D in Polymer Technology with
BN,CL, L, KC, Polyethylene (UHMWPE), polyetherether ketone (PEEK), high density
1445 01 2. M.E / M.Tech or equivalent in Polymer Technology and / OR
MF,RW, SE, H, polyethylene (HDPE) etc and their composites & other polymer processing
3. M.Sc. or equivalent in Chemistry / Polymer Chemistry.
C, BLA,PP activities of launch vehicles and satellites.
S, ST, W, BN, L, Molecular modelling & Molecular dynamics simulations
1. Ph.D in Chemistry (Molecular Modelling) with
1446 01 MF,RW, SE, H,
2. M.Sc. or equivalent in Chemistry / Material Science.
C, BLA,
 1. Ph.D with specialisation in Experimental Cold Atoms / Cold Design and development of Cold Atom based Navigation systems
BA, BL, BN, C,
Atom Chips / Cold Ion Traps / Bose Einstein Condensate
CL, CRL, H, JU,
with
1447 01 KC, L, MF, PP,
2. M.E / M.Tech or equivalent in Opto Electronics / Optical
RW, S, SE, ST,
Engg / Solid State Physics / Engg Physics OR M.Sc. or
W
equivalent in Physics
POST : SCIENTIST / ENGINEER-SC [LEVEL 10( ` 56,100 - ` 1,77,500 )]
Nature of job
Post No. of Physical
Essential qualifications
Code posts Requirements

BLOA, C, CL,
1. M.E / M.Tech or equivalent in Industrial Engineering and CRL, H, JU, KC, Programme planning, Production planning and launch vehicle project
1448 10
2. B.E / B.Tech OR equivalent in any Branch of Engineering L, MF, PP, RW, management.
S, SE, ST, W

1. M.E / M.Tech or equivalent in Control Systems Engineering / Launch vehicle dynamics modelling and simulations, development of flight
BLOA, C, CL,
Control & Instrumentation / Control & Guidance / Control & software in embedded systems with Real Time Operating System. Optimal &
CRL, H, JU, KC,
1449 07 Computing / Control & Automation / Systems & Control robust control and guidance algorithm development, trajectory analysis and
L, MF, PP, RW,
Engineering and analysis tool development, simulation package development & mathematical
S, SE, ST, W
2. B.E / B.Tech or equivalent in any Branch of Engineering modelling of control power plant for launch vehicles

Safety inspection / audit of facilities and construction sites. Surveillance /

1. M.E / M.Tech or equivalent in Industrial Safety EngineeringS, ST, W, BN, L,
supervision of hazardous activities. Risk assessment and Safety Studies for
KC, JU, CRL,
operations, process facilities. Analysis / Investigation of near miss incidents and
1450 02 2. B.E / B.Tech or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering / CL, MF, RW,
accidents. Design of fire detection and protection systems for new facilities.
Industrial Engineering / Chemical Engineering / Electrical SE, H, C, PP,
Conducting safety training and motivational programmes. Preparation of safety
Engineering / Electrical & Electronics Engineering BLA
guidelines for operations / processes / equipments.

1. M.E / M.Tech or equivalent in Material Science &

Engineering / Material Engineering / Surface Engineering S, ST, BN, KC, Plan, design, analyze, develop and realize Tribological process and thin film
1451 01 and W, MF, SE, PP,
coating for sensors and actuators.
L, C, RW, H
2. B.E / B.Tech or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering.
1. M.E / M.Tech or equivalent in Aerospace Engineering / BLOA, C, CL,
Aeronautical Engineering and CRL, H, JU, KC,
1452 02 Computational and experimental fluid dynamics, aero-elastic analysis.
2. B.E / B.Tech or equivalent in Mechanical / Aerospace / L, MF, PP, RW,
Aeronautical Engineering. S, SE, ST, W
 1. M.E / M.Tech or equivalent in Machine Design and BLOA, C, CL,
06
CRL, H, JU, KC, Aerospace hardware design, including composite, finite element analysis,
1453 (OH- 2. B.E / B.Tech or equivalent in Mechanical / Aerospace / L, MF, PP, RW, fracture analysis, aero-elastic analysis and structural dynamics.
01) Aeronautical Engineering. S, SE, ST, W
BA, BL, BN, C,
1. M.E / M.Tech or equivalent in Propulsion and CL, CRL, H, JU,
1454 01 2. B.E / B.Tech or equivalent in Mechanical / Aerospace / KC, L, MF, PP, Solid rocket motor design and performance analysis
Aeronautical Engineering. RW, S, SE, ST,
W
1. M.E / M.Tech or equivalent in Manufacturing Engineering BA, BL,BN, C,
and CL, CRL, H, JU,
1455 01 KC, L, MF, PP, Metrology, CAM, facility management
2. B.E / B.Tech or equivalent in Mechanical / Production RW, S, SE, ST,
Engineering. W
1. M.E / M.Tech or equivalent in Non Destructive Testing and BA, BL, BN, C,
CL, CRL, H, JU,
1456 02 2. B.E / B.Tech or equivalent in Mechanical / Metallurgy / KC, L, MF, PP, Radiographic analysis of aerospace components
Aerospace / Aeronautical / Material Science / Production RW, S, SE, ST,
Engineering. W
1. M.E / M.Tech or equivalent in Metallurgy / Material Science BA, BL, BN, C,
and CL, CRL, H, JU,
Development of materials for aerospace application including ceramics,
1457 02 KC, L, MF, PP,
2. B.E / B.Tech or equivalent in Mechanical / Metallurgy / composites & optical glasses.
RW, S, SE, ST,
Material Science / Production Engineering. W
1. M.E / M.Tech or equivalent in Computer Science and
2. B.E / B.Tech or equivalent in Electronics & Communication BLOA, C, CL,
Engineering / Computer Science & Engineering / CRL, H, JU, KC,
1458 01 Information Technology. Development of aIl support software for launch vehicle applications
L, MF, PP, RW,
S, SE, ST, W
OR
M.Sc. or equivalent in Mathematics / Physics
BA, BL, BN, C,
1. M.E / M.Tech or equivalent in Electrical Machines and CL, CRL, H, JU,
Design and realisation of electric motors and components for aerospace
1459 01 2. B.E / B.Tech or equivalent in Electronics & Communication KC, L, MF, PP, applications
Engineering / Electrical Engineering. RW, S, SE, ST,
W
1. M.E / M.Tech or equivalent in Digital Signal Processing /
Image Processing / Computer Science and BLOA, C, CL,
CRL, H, JU, KC, Development of image processing functions, digital zoom algorithms, real time
1460 02 2. B.E / B.Tech or equivalent in Electronics & Communication / L, MF, PP, RW, display software & image processing software
Computer Science / Applied Electronics / Electrical & S, SE, ST, W
Electronics Engineering or equivalent.
 1. M.E / M.Tech or equivalent in VLSI and BLOA, C, CL,
CRL, H, JU, KC,
1461 01 2. B.E / B.Tech or equivalent in Electronics & Communication L, MF, PP, RW, Design & Verification of ASICs and FPGAs
Engineering. S, SE, ST, W
1. M.E / M.Tech or equivalent in RF Engineering / Microwave BLOA, C, CL,
Engineering / Radar Engineering and CRL, H, JU, KC,
1462 01 Development of RF Systems
2. B.E / B.Tech or equivalent in Electronics & Communication L, MF, PP, RW,
Engineering. S, SE, ST, W
1. M.E / M.Tech or equivalent in Polymer Technology /
Engineering and BA, BL, BN, C,
CL, CRL, H, JU,
1463 01 2. B.E / B.Tech or equivalent in Chemical Engineering / KC, L, MF, PP, Development of Cryogenic insulation systems, smart polymer & shape memory
Polymer Technology. polymers.
RW, S, SE, ST,
OR W
M.Sc. or equivalent in Chemistry / Polymer Chemistry.
BLA, S, ST, W,
1. M.E / M.Tech or equivalent in Chemical Engineering and Chemical reaction engineering with expertise in modelling & simulation.
BN, CL, L, KC,
1464 01 Development of rocket propellant materials involving experiments, testing and
2. B.E / B.Tech or equivalent in Chemical Engineering. MF,RW,PP,
analysis
SE, H, C,
S, ST, BN, KC,
Plan, design, analyze, develop and realize mathematical models, algorithm and
M.Sc. or equivalent in Mathematics / Applied Mathematics. W, MF, SE, PP,
04 software for Navigation Systems.
L, C, RW, H
(VH-01-
1465
(Low
Vision) ONE out of the 04 vacancies is a backlog vacancy of PWBD (VH- Visually Handicapped) category. If VH candidate is not available, UR (Un-reserved)
candidates will be considered for the post and the reservation for VH will be carried forward.

S, ST, W,
M.Sc. or equivalent in Chemistry with specialisation in
BN,CL, L, KC,
1466 01 Polymer Chemistry OR M.Sc. or equivalent in Polymer Development and production of polymers and ceramic matrix composites.
RW, MF, PP,
Chemistry
SE, C, H
S, ST, W, BN,
Planning and supervision of chemical processes in laboratory level and pilot
CL, MF, PP,
B.E / B.Tech or equivalent in Chemical Engineering. plants. Design of chemical process equipment, development and scale up of new
06 RW, SE, C, H,
processes for producing polymers and materials for space applications
1467 (HH- L, KC
01)
ONE out of the 06 vacancies is a backlog vacancy of PWBD (HH- Hearing Handicapped) category. If HH candidate is not available, UR (Un-reserved)
candidates will be considered for the post and the reservation for HH will be carried forward.

S, ST, W, BN, L,
Responsible for supervision, maintenance and operation of a large fleet of heavy
KC, CRL, CL,
1468 02 B.E / B.Tech or equivalent in Automobile Engineering. and light vehicles. Responsibility includes spare parts management, procurement
MF, RW,
and inspection.
SE, H, C
 BA, BL, S,
ST,W, BN, L, Material processing, development and testing, quality control, characterisation,
B.E / B.Tech or equivalent in Metallurgy / Material Science
1469 04 KC, JU, CRL, metallic working and indigenous realisation of metallic materials for launch
or equivalent.
CL, MF, RW, vehicle programme.
SE, H, C, PP
For Post Nos. 1448 to 1469, the qualifications of M.E / M.Tech or equivalent should be in First Class with an aggregate minimum of 60% marks (average of all semesters) or CGPA / CPI
grading of a minimum of 6.5 on a 10 scale or equivalent and B.E / B.Tech / M.Sc or equivalent should be in First Class with an aggregate minimum of 65% marks (average of all semesters)
or CGPA / CPI grading of a minimum of 6.84 on a 10 scale or equivalent. For candidates with AMIE / Grad IETE qualification, there should be an aggregate minimum of 65% marks or CGPA
/ CPI grading of 6.84 on a 10 scale in Section ‘B’ alone.

POST : MEDICAL OFFICER-SD [LEVEL 11 ( ` 67,700 - ` 2,08,700)]

Post No. of Physical

Essential qualifications Nature of job
Code posts Requirements

(a) Attending to patients reporting to Department Clinics.

1. MD in General Medicine from a recognized university / S, ST, W, BN, L,
(b) Pre employment and Periodic medical check ups
Equivalent Post Graduate Degree in General Medicine. KC,MF, RW,
1470 01 (c) Handling medical emergencies
2. Registration of additional qualification (MD or Equivalent) SE, H, C,
(d) General administration of Medical unit.
with Medical Council of India / State Medical Council. BA,BL.
(e) Health education.

POST : MEDICAL OFFICER-SC [LEVEL 10 ( ` 56,100 - ` 1,77,500 )]

Post No. of Physical

Essential qualifications Nature of job
Code posts Requirements

Attending to patients in Department Clinics & Occupational Health Unit. Handling

medical and surgical emergencies. Pre-employment medical checkup. Periodic/
Mandatory Medical checkup of employees. Providing medical cover during launch
1. MBBS / equivalent from a recognized University
activities. Providing health education to employees and Staff family members.
2. Permanent Registration with Medical Council of India S, ST, W, BN,
Administrative work of Medical Units. Epidemiological study with regard to vector
3. Minimum 2 years’ clinical experience in a reputed hospital. MF, RW, SE,
01 borne diseases in the campus and ISRO Staff Colonies.
Preferably with Diploma in Industrial Health OR H,C
1471 (OH- Have to move in ambulances during evacuation of patients. Will have to do
Associate Fellow of Industrial Health (AFIH)
01) standby duties at launch sites which involve standing in areas where there is a
potential risk or exposure to hazardous chemicals. Job involves extended working
hours and extensive travelling to various ISRO centers and work centers.
This vacancy is a backlog vacancy of PWBD (OH - Orthopedically Handicapped) category. If OH candidate is not available, UR (Un-reserved) candidates will
be considered for the post and the reservation for OH will be carried forward.

UR=Un-reserved, PWBD=Persons with Benchmark Disabilities, OH=Orthopaedically Handicapped, HH=Hearing Handicapped, S=Sitting, ST=Standing, W=Walking,
Abbreviations BN=Bending, L=Lifting, RW=Reading & Writing, MF=Manipulation by Fingers, SE=Seeing, C=Communication, CRL=Crawling, CL=Climbing, PP=Pulling & Pushing,
KC=Kneeling & Crouching, H=Hearing, BA=Both Arms, BLA=Both Legs Arms, BLOA – Both Leg and Arms
General Note:
1. Persons with Benchmark Disability (PWBD) can apply for the posts suitable to them even if the post is not identified for them. However, such candidates will be considered for
selection to such posts by general standard of merit. Persons suffering from not less than 40% of relevant disability shall alone be eligible for the benefit of age relaxation as
permissible under rules.
2. The above vacancies may vary depending upon the actual requirement.
3. The Centre reserves the right not to fill up any of the posts, if it so decides.
Special Note:
1. For Post Nos. 1436 to 1447, those who have already registered in ISRO Live Register as on Advertisement Date can also apply afresh against suitable post(s) in this
advertisement. They shall mention the registration details appropriately while applying online.
2. For Post No. 1470 (Medical Officer-SD), the approximate minimum salary is ` 1,03,000 /- & for Post No. 1471 (Medical Officer-SC), the approximate minimum salary is
` 85,800 /- [including Non-Practising Allowance (NPA)].

HOW TO APPLY :
Applications will be received on-line only and all further communications will be made to the applicants through e-mail / VSSC website only. Therefore, the applicants are advised
to check their e-mail and visit the VSSC website from time to time. For submission of online applications, please visit VSSC website http:// www.vssc.gov.in from 1000 hours on
20.12.2019 to 1700 hours on 03.01.2020. The candidates registered under National Career Service (NCS) portal and fulfilling the eligibility conditions may visit VSSC website
and follow the application procedure as stated above.
"Government strives to have a workforce which reflects gender balance and women candidates are encouraged to apply"

GENERAL CONDITIONS / INSTRUCTIONS

01. The posts are temporary, but likely to continue.
02. THOSE WHO POSSESS THE REQUIRED QUALIFICATION AS ON THE LAST DATE OF APPLICATION (AS ON 03.01.2020) ONLY NEED TO APPLY.
03. AGE LIMIT (AS ON 03.01.2020) AND PAY & ALLOWANCES :

Age limit Approximate Salary

Sl No Post Code Post
(years) per month (`)
01 1436 to 1447 Scientist / Engineer-SD No upper age limit 90,000 / -
02 1448 to 1469 Scientist / Engineer-SC 35 74,600 / -
03 1470 Medical Officer-SD No upper age limit 1,03,000 /-
04 1471 Medical Officer-SC 35 85,800 / -
[ Ex-Servicemen, Meritorious Sportspersons & Persons With Benchmark Disability (PWBD) are eligible for age relaxation as per Government of India orders ]
04. The Organisation has a progressive HRD policy which provides an excellent growth potential for the right individual through its periodical merit based performance review system
(called Merit Promotion Scheme) de-linked from availability of vacancies at higher post by which the staff are being evaluated for the advancement of their career in the Organisation.
05. The Organisation provides medical facilities (Contributory Health Service Scheme) for self and dependants, free transport facilities / transport allowance, subsidised canteen facilities,
housing accommodation subject to availability, in addition to the facilities available to the other Central Government Staff. The Centre has a well-maintained Central School and a well-
stocked Library that provides an excellent opportunity for professional development.
06. At present the place of posting is VSSC, Thiruvananthapuram, but the selected candidates are liable to be posted in any of the Units of the Indian Space Research Organisation /
Department of Space situated anywhere in India as and when required.
07. Candidates will have to produce the proof of the details furnished in their applications submitted on-line as and when required.
08. SELECTION PROCESS :
Based on the online bio-data, initial screening / written test will be conducted for shortlisting the candidates for interview. 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 advertised. Candidates called
for Written Test / interview will have the option to answer the questions in Hindi also. Please note that the qualification prescribed is the minimum requirement and the same does not
automatically make candidates eligible for written test / interview / selection. 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 performance of candidates in the interview only.
09. Only Indian Nationals need apply.
10. No interim correspondence will be entertained.
11. Canvassing in any form will be a disqualification.
12. Candidates working under Central / State Government, Public Sector Undertakings, Autonomous bodies etc. should submit their application through proper channel or submit ‘No
objection certificate’ at the time of written test / interview.
13. Candidates possessing Degrees awarded by foreign universities should produce the equivalency certificate issued by the Association of Indian Universities (AIU), New Delhi, at the time
of interview.
14. Applications submitted without complete information, photo, signature etc. will summarily be rejected.
15. PAYMENT OF APPLICATION FEE :
There will be a non-refundable application fee of Rs.250 / - (Rupees Two Hundred & Fifty Only) for each application. Fee may be paid online through Credit Card / Debit Card /
Internet Banking only through Integrated SBI ePay facility. No other mode of payment will be acceptable and the fee will not be refunded under any circumstances.
Female / Scheduled Castes (SC) / Scheduled Tribes (ST) / Ex-servicemen [EX-SM] and Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PWBD) candidates are exempted from
payment of Application Fee. Please note that the applications of non-exempted categories without Application Fee will not be considered.

16. SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION :

Upon on-line registration, applicants will be provided with an on-line Registration Number, which should be carefully preserved for future reference. The candidates are also advised to
take a printout of the online application for future reference.

17. The applicants need not send any documents such as printout of online application, copies of certificates / mark lists in proof of educational qualification, work experience, age etc.

Note : In case of submission of duplicate / multiple applications by Female / Scheduled Castes (SC) / Scheduled Tribes (ST) / Ex-serviceman [EX-SM] and Persons with
Benchmark Disabilities (PWBD) candidates, the latest application submitted before the closing date of submission of application shall be considered for further
processing. In case of candidates paying application fee and submitting multiple applications, the application against which the ‘application fee’ has been received within
the closing date of application only will be considered.
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