INDIAN SPACE RESEARCH ORGANISATION

Indian Space Research Organisation [ISRO] is engaged in the development and application of Space Science and Technology for the socio-economic benefit of the country and also providing valuable service to the Nation in a self reliant manner. India has achieved self-reliance in both Spacecraft and Satellite Launch Vehicle Programmes with the operationalisation of Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle [PSLV] for launching remote sensing satellites in polar orbits and Geo-synchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle [GSLV] for launching communication and meteorological satellites in Geosynchronous transfer orbits. Two major operational space systems have been established - the Indian National Satellite [INSAT] for telecommunication, television broadcasting, meteorological services and developmental education etc. and the Indian Remote Sensing Satellites [IRS] for resources monitoring and management.

ISRO has a strong base in space science too and the first Indian scientific mission to the Moon and advanced Astronomical Satellite are slated for launch in the near future.

ISRO is looking for young, dynamic and dedicated administrative staff in the scale of pay of Rs.4000-100-6000/- [pay scale likely to be revised based on 6th Central Pay Commission recommendations] for Centres/Units across India for supporting the Scientists/Engineers in their challenging tasks ahead and for realizing the goals.

Age Limit : 26 years as on 31-12-2007 (31 years in case of SC/ST candidates and 29 years for OBC candidates. Ex-Serviceman and Persons with Disabilities are eligible for age relaxation as per Govt. of India orders.)

How to Apply :The application for on-line registration will be hosted in the ISRO web-site between 05-12-2007 and 31-12-2007 Candidates may visit our web-site at www.isro.gov.in to register their applications on-line between 05-12-2007 and 31-12-2007. Applications will be received on-line only. Upon registration, applicants will be provided with an on-line Registration Number, which should be carefully preserved for future reference. The on-line application has to be invariably followed-up with a `No Objection Certificate' from the employer concerned, by those already in employment under Central/State Government, Public Sector Undertakings or Autonomous Bodies, duly indicating the name and Reg. No. on the reverse.

There will be an Application Fee of Rs.100/- (Rupees One Hundred Only) for each application. Demand Draft details need to be filled-in at the time of on-line registration. The candidate before filing his/her application has to take a DD for Rs.100/- from any of the Nationalized Bank in favour of the Sr. Accounts Officer, ISRO HQ, Bangalore, payable at Bangalore. The Applicant should enter the DD Number, date and name of the Bank in the space provided for the same in the web application. After filing the application, on-line, the applicant has to send the DD with his/her Full Name (as entered in web), Post Number and Registration No. written on the reverse of the DD to Administrative Officer (RPC), ISRO Headquarters, Antariksh Bhavan, New BEL Road, Bangalore -560 094 by ordinary post superscribing on the envelope "ISRO RECRUITMENT". Please note that applications, in respect of which DDs have not been received with Name as mentioned in the application and Registration Number on the reverse, will not be considered. Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST) and Persons with Disabilities (PWD) candidates are exempted from Application Fee. However, SC/ST and PWD candidates will have to send attested Caste Certificate and Medical Certificate of Board respectively by post to Administrative Officer (RPC) duly indicating the Name, Post No. and Reg.No. on the reverse. Applications of candidates claiming SC/ST/PWD status and therefore exemption from Application Fee will be considered only if the duly attested Caste Certificate/Medical Certificate is received. The DD/Caste Certificate/Medical Certificate and `No Objection Certificate' in respect of candidates employed under Central/State Govt/PSU/Autonomous Body should reach ISRO Headquarters, Bangalore within seven days of filing the applications by the candidates and in any case not later than 07-01-2008.

Selection Process : The qualification prescribed is the minimum requirement and the same does not automatically make candidates eligible for written test. The candidate should have minimum 60% marks/First Class in the Qualifying Degree ie., Degree/Diploma. Based on bio-data, initial screening will be conducted to short-list candidates for taking-up written test. The written test will be conducted at four venues viz., Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Sriharikota and Thiruvananthapuram. Candidates short-listed based on the performance in the written test /skill test (wherever applicable) will be called for interview, the schedule and venue of which will be intimated. As the written test will be conducted simultaneously in all Test Centres, a candidate can apply only in one zone.

Pay and Allowances :The gross emoluments in the minimum of scale will at present be approximately Rs.9,600/- p.m. including all allowances such as HRA, Transport Allowance etc. The emoluments are likely to be revised in due course of time based on the 6th Central Pay Commission recommendations. The employees will be governed by the New Pension Scheme.The Organisation provides for excellent growth potential for the right individuals through its performance review system which ensures that a good performer gets the promotion. ISRO also provides attractive benefits to its employees such as medical facilities for self and dependants, subsidized canteen, free transport [or in lieu transport allowance], limited housing facility for fresh entrants [or in lieu HRA], advances for purchase of conveyance, construction of house, Leave Travel Concession, Group Insurance etc.

Other Conditions/Instructions :

1. The posts are temporary, but likely to continue.
2. For details of ISRO Centres/Units, please visit http://www.isro.gov.in/isro_centres.htm
3. Candidates called for written test/interview will have to produce all relevant original documents in proof of details furnished in their applications submitted on-line. If any information furnished on-line is found to be wrong or false, the candidate will not be allowed to appear for written test/interview.
4. ISRO reserves the right not to fill up all or any of the posts, if it so decides- Only Indian nationals need apply.
5. No interim correspondence will be entertained.
6. In case of any clarification candidates may send their mail to rpc@isro.gov.in.
7. CANVASSING IN ANY FORM WILL BE A DISQUALIFICATION.

APPLICATIONS ARE INVITED FOR TEMPORARY POSTS, LIKELY TO BE CONTINUED INDEFINITELY, AT LOCATIONS AS SHOWN BELOW:

POST NO.	Post No.1					Post No.2
Name of the Post	ASSISTANT [Click here to get status of your DD or Caste/Medical Certificate]					JUNIOR PERSONAL ASSISTANT [Click here to get status of your DD or Caste/Medical Certificate]
Scale of Pay	Rs.4000-100-6000					Rs.4000-100-6000
Zone of Postings & reservation  status	UR	OBC	SC	ST	Total	UR	OBC	SC	ST	Total
Ahmedabad	07	03	01	03	14	11	03	01	01	16
Bangalore	12	05	03	03	23	04	03	--	01	08
Sriharikota	01	03	02	01	07	05	--	01	--	06
Thiruvananthapuram	03	01	01	--	05	12	06	03	--	21
Total	23	12	07	07	49	32	12	05	02	51
Reservation for PWD	(1) Two posts in Bangalore zone and one post in Sriharikota zone are reserved for persons with Locomotor disability/ Cerebral Palsy. (2) One post in Ahmedabad zone is reserved for persons with Hearing impairment.					One post each in Thiruvananthapuram zone and Ahmedabad zone is reserved for persons with Locomotor disability/Cerebral Palsy.
Reservation for EX-serviceman	One post in Bangalore zone is reserved for Ex-serviceman.					Nil
Educational Qualification	- Graduation with minimum 60%/First class. - Proficiency in use of computers. - A Diploma of one year duration in Computer Applications desirable.					- Diploma in Commercial/Secretarial Practice of 2 or 3 years' course duration, awarded by Central/State Technical Education Board, with minimum 60%/First class/Graduation with minimum 60% marks/first class. - A minimum speed of 40 w.p.m and 80 w.p.m in English Typing on PC and English stenography respectively. - Proficiency in use of computers. - A Diploma of one year duration in Computer Applications desirable. - One year experience as Steno-Typist/Stenographer in any Central/State Govt./PSU/Autonomous body/Pvt. Firm (applicable for Diploma in Commercial/Secretarial Practice).
UR - Unreserved; OBC - Other Backward Classes; SC - Scheduled Castes; ST - Scheduled Tribes; PWD- Persons with Disabilities