Official source: Liquid Propulsion Systems Centre (ISRO), Advertisement No. LPSC/02/2026, dated 15.08.2026, for posts in LPSC units at Valiamala (near Thiruvananthapuram) and Bengaluru. Applications will be received ONLY through online mode; no offline/physical applications are accepted.
LPSC Recruitment 2026 Overview
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| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Liquid Propulsion Systems Centre (LPSC), Indian Space Research Organisation, Government of India, Department of Space |
| Advertisement No. | LPSC/02/2026 |
| Notification Date | 15 August 2026 |
| Posts Advertised | Technical Assistant, Technician 'B', Draughtsman 'B', Fireman 'A' |
| Total Posts | 19 |
| Place of Posting | LPSC units at Valiamala (near Thiruvananthapuram) and Bengaluru |
| Application Mode | Online only, via www.lpsc.gov.in |
LPSC Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
| Event | Date & Time |
|---|---|
| Online Recruitment Portal Opens | 18 August 2026, 1400 Hrs |
| Online Recruitment Portal Closes | 04 September 2026, 1400 Hrs |
| Age Reckoning Date | 04 September 2026 |
LPSC Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details & Essential Qualifications
Technical Assistant – Level 7 (Pay Matrix: ₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400)
| Post No. | Discipline | Vacancies | Place / Category Breakup | Essential Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 813 | Mechanical | 06 | Valiamala (03): UR–02, EWS–01 Bengaluru (03): UR–01*, OBC–01, EWS–01 |
3-year Diploma in Mechanical Engineering with First Class |
| 814 | Chemical | 01 | Valiamala (01): UR–01 | 3-year Diploma in Chemical Engineering with First Class |
*Post No. 813 (Bengaluru) is reserved for PwBD-MD (Backlog Vacancy) from categories (a) LV, (b) HH, (c) OA, OL, OAL, Dw, LC, CP, OH. If suitable PwBD-MD candidates are unavailable, other PwBD categories will be considered; if none are available, the vacancy will be filled with UR.
Technician 'B' – Level 3 (Pay Matrix: ₹21,700 – ₹69,100)
| Post No. | Discipline | Vacancies | Place / Category Breakup | Essential Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 815 | Electronic Mechanic | 01 | Bengaluru (01): UR–01* | SSLC/SSC pass + ITI/NTC/NAC in Electronic Mechanic Trade from NCVT |
| 816 | Fitter | 09# | Valiamala (05): UR–05* Bengaluru (04): UR–01, OBC–02, SC–01 |
SSLC/SSC pass + ITI/NTC/NAC in Fitter Trade from NCVT |
*Post No. 815 is reserved for PwBD-MD (Backlog Vacancy), on the same category basis as Post No. 813 above.
#Of the 09 Fitter posts, 02 are reserved for Ex-Servicemen.
*Of the 05 Valiamala Fitter posts, 01 is reserved for PwBD (HH).
Draughtsman 'B' – Level 3 (Pay Matrix: ₹21,700 – ₹69,100)
| Post No. | Discipline | Vacancies | Place / Category Breakup | Essential Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 817 | Mechanical | 01 | Valiamala (01): UR–01 | SSLC/SSC pass + ITI/NTC/NAC in Draughtsman (Mechanical) Trade from NCVT |
Fireman 'A' – Level 2 (Pay Matrix: ₹19,900 – ₹63,200)
| Post No. | Discipline | Vacancies | Place / Category Breakup | Essential Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 802 | Fireman 'A' | 01 | Valiamala (01): OBC–01 | SSLC/SSC pass; must satisfy prescribed physical fitness and Physical Efficiency Test (PET) standards |
Legend: UR – Unreserved; OBC – Other Backward Class; SC – Scheduled Caste; EWS – Economically Weaker Section; PwBD – Persons With Benchmark Disabilities.
LPSC Recruitment 2026 Age Limit
| Post No. | Maximum Age Limit (as on 04.09.2026) |
|---|---|
| 813 to 817 (Technical Assistant, Technician, Draughtsman) | 35 years |
| 802 (Fireman 'A') | 25 years |
Important: Relaxation in maximum age limit is applicable only for OBC, PwBD, Ex-Servicemen, and other categories as per Government of India orders.
Reservation, PwBD Backlog & Ex-Servicemen Details
Category-wise Total (All 19 Posts)
| Category | Posts |
|---|---|
| Unreserved (UR) | 12 |
| Other Backward Class (OBC) | 4 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 1 |
| Economically Weaker Section (EWS) | 2 |
| Total | 19 |
PwBD Backlog Vacancies
- Post 813 (Bengaluru, Technical Assistant – Mechanical): Reserved for PwBD-MD (Backlog Vacancy)
- Post 815 (Bengaluru, Technician 'B' – Electronic Mechanic): Reserved for PwBD-MD (Backlog Vacancy)
- Post 816 (Valiamala, Fitter): 1 of the 5 Valiamala posts reserved for PwBD (HH)
For the PwBD-MD backlog posts (813 & 815), eligible disability categories are: (a) Low Vision (LV), (b) Hard of Hearing (HH), (c) One Arm (OA), One Leg (OL), Both Arms Both Legs (OAL), Dwarfism (Dw), Leprosy Cured (LC), Cerebral Palsy (CP), Orthopedically Handicapped (OH). If suitable PwBD-MD candidates are not available, other PwBD categories will be considered; if none are available, the vacancy reverts to UR.
Ex-Servicemen
Of the 9 Fitter posts (Post No. 816), 2 posts are reserved for Ex-Servicemen.
LPSC Recruitment 2026 Pay Matrix
| Post | Level | Pay Matrix |
|---|---|---|
| Technical Assistant | Level 7 | ₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400 |
| Technician 'B' | Level 3 | ₹21,700 – ₹69,100 |
| Draughtsman 'B' | Level 3 | ₹21,700 – ₹69,100 |
| Fireman 'A' | Level 2 | ₹19,900 – ₹63,200 |
How to Apply for LPSC Recruitment 2026
- Visit the official website www.lpsc.gov.in.
- Locate the online recruitment portal link for Advertisement No. LPSC/02/2026.
- Review the detailed information for the desired Post No. and confirm eligibility (qualification, category, place of posting, and age).
- Fill in the online application form with personal, educational, and category details.
- Upload the required documents/photograph/signature as specified on the portal.
- Review and submit the application before the portal closes on 04 September 2026, 1400 Hrs.
Important: Applications will be received ONLY through online mode. The online recruitment portal is available strictly between 18.08.2026, 1400 Hrs and 04.09.2026, 1400 Hrs.
