The Liquid Propulsion Systems Centre (LPSC), a key unit of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) under the Department of Space, has released Advertisement No. LPSC/02/2026 dated 15 August 2026 for the recruitment of 19 posts. These include Technical Assistant, Technician ‘B’, Draughtsman ‘B’ and Fireman ‘A’ at its units in Valiamala (near Thiruvananthapuram) and Bengaluru.
The online application portal is open strictly from 18 August 2026, 1400 Hrs to 04 September 2026, 1400 Hrs on the official website www.lpsc.gov.in. Applications will be accepted only through the online mode; no offline or physical applications are allowed.
Important Dates
| Event | Date & Time |
|---|---|
| Online Portal Opens | 18 August 2026, 1400 Hrs |
| Online Portal Closes | 04 September 2026, 1400 Hrs |
| Age Reckoning Date | 04 September 2026 |
Vacancy Details & Essential Qualifications
1. Technical Assistant – Level 7 (₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400)
- Post No. 813 – Mechanical (06 posts) Valiamala: 03 (UR-02, EWS-01) Bengaluru: 03 (UR-01*, OBC-01, EWS-01) Qualification: 3-year Diploma in Mechanical Engineering with First Class *Bengaluru post reserved for PwBD-MD (Backlog)
- Post No. 814 – Chemical (01 post) Valiamala: UR-01 Qualification: 3-year Diploma in Chemical Engineering with First Class
2. Technician ‘B’ – Level 3 (₹21,700 – ₹69,100)
- Post No. 815 – Electronic Mechanic (01 post) Bengaluru: UR-01* (PwBD-MD Backlog) Qualification: SSLC/SSC + ITI/NTC/NAC in Electronic Mechanic trade (NCVT)
- Post No. 816 – Fitter (09 posts) Valiamala: 05 (UR-05*, of which 01 for PwBD-HH) Bengaluru: 04 (UR-01, OBC-02, SC-01) Qualification: SSLC/SSC + ITI/NTC/NAC in Fitter trade (NCVT) *02 posts reserved for Ex-Servicemen
3. Draughtsman ‘B’ – Level 3 (₹21,700 – ₹69,100)
- Post No. 817 – Mechanical (01 post) Valiamala: UR-01 Qualification: SSLC/SSC + ITI/NTC/NAC in Draughtsman (Mechanical) trade (NCVT)
4. Fireman ‘A’ – Level 2 (₹19,900 – ₹63,200)
- Post No. 802 (01 post) Valiamala: OBC-01 Qualification: SSLC/SSC pass + prescribed physical fitness and Physical Efficiency Test (PET) standards
Category-wise total: UR – 12 | OBC – 4 | SC – 1 | EWS – 2
Age Limit (as on 04.09.2026)
- Technical Assistant, Technician ‘B’ & Draughtsman ‘B’ (Post Nos. 813–817): Maximum 35 years
- Fireman ‘A’ (Post No. 802): Maximum 25 years
Age relaxation is applicable for OBC, PwBD, Ex-Servicemen and other eligible categories as per Government of India rules.
Pay Matrix Summary
| Post | Level | Pay Scale |
|---|---|---|
| Technical Assistant | 7 | ₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400 |
| Technician ‘B’ | 3 | ₹21,700 – ₹69,100 |
| Draughtsman ‘B’ | 3 | ₹21,700 – ₹69,100 |
| Fireman ‘A’ | 2 | ₹19,900 – ₹63,200 |
How to Apply
- Visit the official website www.lpsc.gov.in.
- Open the online recruitment portal for Advertisement No. LPSC/02/2026.
- Carefully check the post-wise eligibility (qualification, category, location and age).
- Fill the online application form with accurate personal, educational and category details.
- Upload the required documents, photograph and signature as specified.
- Submit the application before 04 September 2026, 1400 Hrs.
Candidates are advised to apply well before the closing time to avoid last-minute technical issues. For complete details, candidates should refer to the official notification available on the LPSC website.
This is a good opportunity for diploma and ITI holders to join one of India’s premier space research organisations. Eligible candidates should not miss the limited application window.