Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC)

Vacancy Name : Lab Technician & More Vacancies
Educational Qualification : 10TH, 12TH, ITI
Total No Of  Vacancy : 75 Posts
Salary : Rs.5,200-20,200/-per month
Job Location : Thiruvananthapuram
Last Date To Apply For This Job :  11/04/2016

1. Candidates can apply on or before  11/04/2016
2. The selection process consists of (1) written test and (2) skill test. The written test will be conducted first and short-listing will be done based on the written test scores and required number of candidates (ratio between vacancy and number of candidates to be called for skill test) alone shall be called for skill test. Written test will be conducted in such a way that theoretical and practical knowledge of the candidate is tested covering both breadth and depth of the prescribed curriculum. The skill test will be purely on ‘go-no-go’ basis and marks obtained in the skill test will not be considered for selection. The skill test will be evaluated on a 100 point scale with minimum 60% for qualification. The final selection will be done amongst qualified candidates, purely based on the scores obtained in the written test. From amongst candidates who qualify in the skill test with 60% marks, empanelment will be done in the order of marks obtained in the written test. In case of a tie in the written scores, the academic scores of the notified qualification will be the tie-breaker. Please note that the qualification prescribed above for the posts advertised is the minimum requirement and the same does not automatically make the candidates eligible for selection.

1. The posts are temporary, but likely to continue.
2. THOSE WHO POSSESS THE REQUIRED QUALIFICATION AS ON THE LAST DATE OF APPLICATION ONLY NEED TO APPLY.
3. Age limit (as on 11.04.2016) : For Post Nos.1292, 1293, 1305 & 1306 maximum age limit is 35 years for UR category, 38 years for OBC category & 40 years for SC category. For Post Nos.1294 & 1295, maximum age limit is 35 years for UR category & 38 years for OBC category. For Post Nos.1291, 1296 to 1304, maximum age limit is 35 years (for UR category only). For Post No.1307, maximum age limit is 25 years (for UR category only). Ex-Servicemen, Meritorious Sportsperson & Persons With Disability (PWD), Widowed/Divorced women, are eligible for age relaxation as per Government of India orders. Minimum age is 18 years for all posts. as per Government of India orders. Minimum age is 18 years for all posts.
4. For the post of Technician-B, Draughtsman-B & Lab Technician A, the Organisation has a progressive HRD policy and provides an excellent growth potential for the right individual through its periodical merit based performance review system (called Merit Promotion Scheme) de-linked from availability of vacancies at higher post, by which the staff are being evaluated for the advancement of their career in the Organisation.
5. The Organisation provides medical facilities (Contributory Health Service Scheme) for self and dependants, free transport facilities/transport allowance, subsidised canteen facilities, housing accommodation subject to availability, in addition to the facilities available to the other Central Government Staff. The Centre has a well-maintained Central School and a well-stocked Library that provides an excellent opportunity for professional development.
6. At present the place of posting is VSSC, Thiruvananthapuram, but the selected candidates are liable to be posted in any of the Units of the Indian Space Research Organisation/Department of Space situated anywhere in India as and when required.
7. Candidates will have to produce proof of the details furnished in their applications submitted on-line as and when required.
8. SC candidates will have to submit self attested copy of SC certificate issued by the Competent Authority in the prescribed format applicable for reservation in jobs under Government of India at the time of skill test.
9. In respect of OBC candidates, reservation will be available only to candidates, who do not fall in the Creamy Layer and have to submit latest OBC (non-creamy layer) certificate issued by the Competent Authority in the prescribed format applicable for reservation in jobs under Government of India at the time of written test/skill test. OBC certificate must specifically include the clause regarding exclusion from Creamy Layer and should be updated/valid at the relevant point of time i.e. at the time of submission of application form for the above post. OBC candidates, must therefore, furnish valid and updated OBC certificate which should specifically include the clause regarding “Exclusion from Creamy Layer” in order to be considered against the posts reserved for OBC at the time of skill test.

How To Apply?:

1. The candidates appointed under PWD and Ex-servicemen quota will be adjusted against the vacancy of respective categories of SC/OBC/Un-Reserved (UR). Persons suffering from not less than 40% of relevant disability shall alone be eligible for the benefit of reservation and other relaxation as permissible under rules.
2. Persons with Disability (PWD) can apply to the posts suitable to them even if the post is not reserved for them. However, such candidates will be considered for selection to such post by general standard of merit.
3. The above vacancies may vary depending upon the actual requirement.
4. Applications will be received on-line only and all further communications will be made to the applicants through e-mail/VSSC website only. Therefore, the applicants are advised to check their e-mail and visit the VSSC website from time to time The application format for on-line registration is available in the website http://www.vssc.gov.in from ­­­­­­­­­­­1000 hours on 21.03.2016 to 1700 hours on 11.04.2016.
5. Important Dates to Remember 1. Opening Date for Online Registration: 21.03.2016, 10:00 Hrs 2. Closing Date for Online Registration: 11.04.2016, 17:00 Hrs
6. Upon on-line registration, applicants will be provided with an on-line Registration Number, which should be carefully preserved for future reference. The candidates are also advised to take a print out of the online application for future reference.  The applicant need not send any documents such as print out of online applications, receipt of cash payment, copies of certificates/mark lists in proof of educational qualification, work experience, age etc.  Payment of Application fee : There will be a non-refundable application fee of Rs.100/- (Rupees One Hundred only) for each application. Fee is to be paid online through Credit Card / Debit Card / Internet Banking or can be deposited in any State Bank of India branch (through SBI Collect facility). No other mode of payment will be acceptable and the fee will not be refundable under any circumstances. Female / Scheduled Castes (SC)/ Scheduled Tribes (ST)/Ex-serviceman [EX] and Persons with Disabilities (PWD) candidates are exempted from payment of Application Fee. Please note that the applications without Application Fee for non exempted categories will not be considered under any circumstances.