VSSC Research Scientist Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online
The Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC) Recruitment 2025 for posts of 02 Research Scientist. Candidates with M.Sc Can Apply Online. The online application opens on 29-12-2025, and closes on 12-01-2026. The candidate shall apply online through VSSC website, vssc.gov.in.
Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC) has released an official notification for the recruitment of 02 Research Scientist Posts. Interested and eligible candidates can apply Online through the official VSSC website. The last date to submit the application form is 12-01-2026. In this article, you’ll find the VSSC Research Scientist Posts recruitment details, including eligibility criteria, age limit, salary structure, selection process, application steps, and direct links to the official notification and Online application form.
M.Sc. Degree in Meteorology / Atmospheric Science with minimum 65% marks or CGPA/CPI grading of a minimum of 6.84 on a 10 scale
Age Limit
28 years
Start Date
29/12/2025
Last Date
12/01/2026
Official Website
https://www.vssc.gov.in
Vacancy Details
Name of Position
No. of vacancies
Pay Level / Remuneration
Nature of job
Research Scientist (Purely on Contract Basis for a period of 3 years)
02
Level 10 (Rs.56,100/- plus allowances as applicable)
Data Product generation based on round the clock Doppler Weather Radar (DWR) scheduler mode operation, Data Validation and support in calibration and maintenance of Radar. (Round the clock operation)
Eligibility Criteria
Essential Qualification: M.Sc. Degree in Meteorology / Atmospheric Science 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.
Salary / Stipend
Level 10 (Rs. 56,100/- + applicable allowances)
Purely on contract basis for a period of 3 years and are not entitled for annual increment.
Age Limit (as on 12 January 2026)
28 years
Minimum age is 18 years.
Ex-Servicemen, Meritorious Sportspersons & Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) are eligible for age relaxation as per Government of India Orders.
Important Dates
Crucial Date of Eligibility
12 January 2026
Opening Date of Online Application
29 December 2025, Time: 1000 Hrs
Closing Date of Submission of Online Application
12 January 2026, Time: 1700 Hrs
Selection Process
The selection to the position will be based on the performance in the interview.
Initial screening of applications will be conducted to short-list meritorious candidates for interview and the final selection will be based on the performance of the candidates in the interview.
The interview will be scheduled at VSSC, Thiruvananthapuram.
General Information / Instructions
The above vacancies may vary depending upon the actual requirement.
The Centre reserves the right not to fill up any of the vacancies, if it so decides.
At present, the place of posting is VSSC, Thiruvananthapuram, but the selected candidate is liable to be posted in any of the Centres/Units of the Indian Space Research Organisation/Department of Space situated in India, as and when required.
Only Indian Nationals need to apply.
Candidates working under Central/State Government, Public Sector Undertakings, Autonomous bodies etc. should submit 'No objection certificate' from the present employer at the time of interview.
Candidates possessing Degrees awarded by foreign universities should produce the equivalency certificate issued by Association of Indian Universities (AIU), New Delhi, at the time of interview.
Candidates will have to produce the proof of the details furnished in their applications submitted online as and when required.
Misrepresentation, hiding or falsification of facts etc. detected at any stage of the selection process, will result in cancellation of candidature, without any notice, and no correspondence in this regard will be entertained.
Canvassing in any form will be a disqualification.
Applications submitted without complete information will summarily be rejected.
How to Apply
Candidates are required to apply online through VSSC website (https://www.vssc.gov.in) from 1000 hours on 29.12.2025 to 1700 hours on 12.01.2026. No other means/mode of application will be accepted.
Those who possess the required qualification as on the last date of application (as on 12.01.2026) only need to apply.
Candidate should read the instructions in the advertisement carefully before making any entry or selecting any option in the application portal.
Before clicking the submit button, the candidate is advised to ensure that, all the details filled in are correct. Candidate may also ensure that name, date of birth, etc. are entered correctly in the application form as per Secondary School Leaving Certificate. After final submission of application, no request for change/correction in the application form shall be entertained.
After submitting the online application form and successful payment of application fee, candidate is required to take print out / save copy of the final application form (pdf) and preserve it till the completion of selection process.
The candidates registered under National Career Service (NCS) portal and fulfilling the eligibility conditions may visit ISRO website and follow the application procedure as stated above.
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