The Liquid Propulsion Systems Centre (LPSC), a unit of the Indian Space Research Organisation under the Department of Space, has announced recruitment for Scientist Engineer 'SC' posts at its Valiamala campus near Thiruvananthapuram. Three vacancies are on offer, one each in the Welding, Turbo Machinery and Power Electronics disciplines. Selected candidates will work on research and development related to launch vehicle propulsion systems.
ISRO LPSC Recruitment 2026 - Scientist Engineer 'SC' Posts
Posted 02 Oct 2026Updated 02 Oct 2026LPSC/03/2026
Total Vacancies
3
Last Date
13 Oct
Closed
Apply Mode
Online
Temporary
Status
Application Closed
Recruitment status
Applications closed on 13 Oct 2026
- Notification26 Sept
- Applications Open29 Sept
- Applications Closed13 Oct
About ISRO LPSC Scientist Engineer 'SC' Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- Liquid Propulsion Systems Centre
- Advertisement No.
- LPSC/03/2026
- Post Name
- Scientist Engineer 'SC' (Welding), Scientist Engineer 'SC' (Turbo Machinery) and Scientist Engineer 'SC' (Power Electronics)
- Job Location
- Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
- Who Can Apply
- Candidates from anywhere in India
- Job Type
- Temporary
- Age Limit
- Up to 30 years
- Gender
- All
- Nationality
- Indian
- Pay Scale
- Level 10 (Pay Matrix: Rs. 56,100 to Rs. 1,77,500) for Scientist Engineer 'SC'
Vacancy Breakdown
Scientist Engineer 'SC' (Welding)
1
Scientist Engineer 'SC' (Turbo Machinery)
1
Scientist Engineer 'SC' (Power Electronics)
1
Total3
| Post Name | Total |
|---|---|
| Scientist Engineer 'SC' (Welding) | 1 |
| Scientist Engineer 'SC' (Turbo Machinery) | 1 |
| Scientist Engineer 'SC' (Power Electronics) | 1 |
| Grand Total | 3 |
Eligibility Details
Requirements differ by post — open a post to see its own.
Scientist Engineer 'SC' (Welding)1 post
- Qualification
- B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical / Production / Metallurgy / Manufacturing / Material Science AND M.E./M.Tech in Welding Technology / Mechanical Welding and Sheet Metal Engg. / Manufacturing (with welding as one of the subjects) / Metallurgy (with welding as one of the subjects) / Production (with welding as one of the subjects). Minimum 65% marks or CGPA 6.84 in B.E./B.Tech and 60% marks or CGPA/CPI 6.5 in M.E./M.Tech.
- Post No.
- 820
- Nature of Job
- Undertake in-depth R&D in the area of welding of various aerospace materials such as high nickel high strength alloys, stainless steels and non-ferrous materials.
Scientist Engineer 'SC' (Turbo Machinery)1 post
- Qualification
- B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical / Aerospace AND M.E./M.Tech in Turbo Machinery / Thermal & Fluids Engg. (with Turbo Machinery as one of the subjects) / Aerospace Propulsion (with Turbo Machinery as one of the subjects). Minimum 65% marks or CGPA 6.84 in B.E./B.Tech and 60% marks or CGPA/CPI 6.5 in M.E./M.Tech.
- Post No.
- 821
- Nature of Job
- Design, CFD studies, testing and performance analysis of turbo machines in launch vehicles.
Scientist Engineer 'SC' (Power Electronics)1 post
- Qualification
- B.E./B.Tech in Electronics & Communication / Electronics & Instrumentation / Applied Electronics / Electrical & Electronics / Electrical / Avionics / Power Engg. AND M.E./M.Tech in Power Electronics / Power Electronics and Control / Power Control and Drives / Advanced Electrical Power System / Electrical and Electronics (Power Systems) / High Voltage and Power Systems Engg. / Industrial Power Control and drives. Minimum 65% marks or CGPA 6.84 in B.E./B.Tech and 60% marks or CGPA/CPI 6.5 in M.E./M.Tech.
- Post No.
- 822
- Nature of Job
- Design, analysis and realization of a high power, high frequency, high efficiency converter for AEPS and a low specific weight converter for Nano Satellite systems for EPS. Drive electronics for a high power BLDC motor.
Age Limit
Maximum 30 years as on 13.10.2026
Age Relaxation
Ex-servicemen, Persons With Benchmark Disabilities and Departmental candidates are eligible for age relaxation as per Government of India orders issued on the subject from time to time. The notification does not specify the number of years.
Application Fee
All candidates (initial payment)
Rs. 750
Female / SC / ST / PwBD / Ex-Servicemen
Nil (full Rs. 750 refunded)
Other candidates
Rs. 250 (Rs. 500 refunded)
Selection Process
- 1Written Test
Part-A discipline specific MCQ paper of 60 questions for 60 marks in 75 minutes with +1 and -1/3 marking, Part-B aptitude/ability MCQ paper of maximum 15 questions for 20 marks in 30 minutes with no negative marking, and Part-C descriptive technical questions for 20 marks in 30 minutes; total 100 marks.
- 2Personal Interview
Candidates shortlisted in a 1:5 ratio with a minimum of 10 candidates; 50/100 marks required to qualify and questions may be answered in Hindi also.
Shortlisting ratio: 1:5 for the interview, with a minimum of 10 candidates
Exam Pattern
135 Minutes (Part-A 75 minutes, Part-B 30 minutes, Part-C 30 minutes)Negative: +1 and -1/3 pattern of marking in Part-A; negative marking is not applicable in Part-B
Part-A Area / Discipline Specific Part
60 questions · 60 marks
Part-B Aptitude / Ability Tests
15 questions · 20 marks
Part-C Descriptive Questions
20 marks
| Subject | Questions | Max Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Part-A Area / Discipline Specific Part | 60 | 60 | — |
| Part-B Aptitude / Ability Tests | 15 | 20 | — |
| Part-C Descriptive Questions | — | 20 | — |
Salary Structure
Level 10 (Pay Matrix: Rs. 56,100 to Rs. 1,77,500) for Scientist Engineer 'SC'
How to Apply
- 1Visit the online Recruitment Portal on the LPSC website, open from 1400 hrs on 29.09.2026 to 1400 hrs on 13.10.2026
- 2Fill in the online application form with complete and correct details, including a correct email ID
- 3Upload a recent photograph in JPG/JPEG format, maximum 40 KB, with height and width each between 95 and 100 pixels
- 4Upload the certificates and mark sheets related to the prescribed essential qualifications for the post
- 5Submit the application and note down the online registration number for future reference
- 6Pay the application fee of Rs. 750 online, either immediately after submission or later through the 'Make payment' option up to 1400 hrs on 14.10.2026
- 7Provide bank account details such as name, account number and IFSC code in the application for the fee refund
Documents to Carry / Upload
•Certificates and mark sheets of the prescribed essential qualifications
•Recent photograph
•Applicable category certificate for fee refund (SC/ST/Disability/Ex-Servicemen)
•No Objection Certificate from the present employer for government/PSU/autonomous body employees
•Original documents for verification at the interview
•AIU equivalency certificate for degrees from foreign universities
Important Details
- All three posts are Un-Reserved and temporary, but likely to continue indefinitely.
- Candidates can apply for more than one post, but must submit a separate application for each
- LPSC may conduct the examination for two or more posts simultaneously.
- Candidates working in Central or State Government, Public Sector Undertakings or autonomous bodies have to apply under intimation to their present employer and submit a No Objection Certificate in original at the interview, failing which they will not be permitted to appear.
- Original documents must be produced at the interview for verification.
- No documents, including application printouts, copies of certificates or payment receipts, need to be sent to LPSC after successful online registration.
- Travelling allowance, train fare or bus fare is not paid for attending the written test; outstation candidates called for interview get to-and-fro Second Class railway fare by the shortest route on production of the ticket if not availing the Indian Railways concession.
- Details of the written test and interview will be intimated through email or the LPSC website only.
- LPSC reserves the right not to fill any of the posts.
Minimum Marks Required
B.E./B.Tech or equivalent
Minimum Requirement: Aggregate minimum 65% marks (average of all semesters) or CGPA 6.84 on a 10 point scale. AMIE / Grade IETE candidates should have a minimum of 65% marks or CGPA 6.84 on a 10 point scale in Section B alone.
M.E./M.Tech or equivalent
Minimum Requirement: Aggregate minimum 60% marks or CGPA / CPI grades of 6.5 on a 10 point scale.
| Degree | Minimum Requirement |
|---|---|
| B.E./B.Tech or equivalent | Aggregate minimum 65% marks (average of all semesters) or CGPA 6.84 on a 10 point scale. AMIE / Grade IETE candidates should have a minimum of 65% marks or CGPA 6.84 on a 10 point scale in Section B alone. |
| M.E./M.Tech or equivalent | Aggregate minimum 60% marks or CGPA / CPI grades of 6.5 on a 10 point scale. |
Physical Requirements
BA
Meaning: Both Arms
BL
Meaning: Both Legs
BN
Meaning: Bending
C
Meaning: Communication
H
Meaning: Hearing
MF
Meaning: Manipulation by fingers
RU
Meaning: Running
RW
Meaning: Reading and Writing
S
Meaning: Sitting
SE
Meaning: Seeing
SP
Meaning: Speaking
ST
Meaning: Standing
| Abbreviation | Meaning |
|---|---|
| BA | Both Arms |
| BL | Both Legs |
| BN | Bending |
| C | Communication |
| H | Hearing |
| MF | Manipulation by fingers |
| RU | Running |
| RW | Reading and Writing |
| S | Sitting |
| SE | Seeing |
| SP | Speaking |
| ST | Standing |
Qualifying Criteria and Weightage
Written test qualifying marks are 50% each in Part A, B and C, interview qualifying marks are 50 out of 100, and the aggregate minimum is 60%. For the final panel, 50% weightage is given to written test marks and 50% weightage to Personal Interview marks, and the panel is prepared purely on the total score obtained after applying this weightage.
Tie-Breaking Rules
- Marks scored in the written test
- Marks scored in the essential qualification (M.E./M.Tech) as notified in the advertisement
- Date of birth, with older candidates placed higher
Photograph Specifications
Face
Details: Should be clearly visible
Background
Details: White or any other light colour
Eyes
Details: Clearly visible and not covered by dark glasses
Format
Details: JPG/JPEG
Maximum file size
Details: 40 KB
Height and width
Details: Each greater than or equal to 95 pixels and less than or equal to 100 pixels
File name length
Details: 25 characters or less, including the extension
File name characters
Details: Only alphabets and numbers
Virus check
Details: Only a virus free image should be uploaded
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Face | Should be clearly visible |
| Background | White or any other light colour |
| Eyes | Clearly visible and not covered by dark glasses |
| Format | JPG/JPEG |
| Maximum file size | 40 KB |
| Height and width | Each greater than or equal to 95 pixels and less than or equal to 100 pixels |
| File name length | 25 characters or less, including the extension |
| File name characters | Only alphabets and numbers |
| Virus check | Only a virus free image should be uploaded |
Notes on Educational Qualification
- Candidates who have pursued a professional course through Open and Distance Learning (ODL) are not eligible for consideration.
- Where a university mentions both CGPA and percentage of marks, at least one criterion must meet ISRO's eligibility norms.
- Where only CGPA is mentioned, it must meet DOS/ISRO's criteria; conversion of CGPA into percentage is not permitted even if the university prescribes a formula.
- Rounding-off of marks is not allowed.
- For dual or integrated degrees, CGPA or percentage is reckoned as per the existing procedure; where a common figure for the entire course is given, that final figure is used.
- Candidates with degrees from foreign universities must produce the equivalency certificate issued by the Association of Indian Universities (AIU), New Delhi at the time of the Personal Interview.
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