Government of India
Department of Space
Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology
[A deemed to be University under Sec.3 of the UGC Act 1956]
Valiamala PO, Thiruvananthapuram -695 547
Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology (IIST), Asia’s first Space University established under the
Department of Space in September 2007, invites applications for the following posts in the Pay Band of
`9,300-34,800/-+ Grade Pay of `4,600/- with following qualifications:
Post No Requirements for the post Desirable
Technical Assistant ‘A’
01 First class Diploma in Mechanical Engineering Experience in handling fluid mechanics/ heat engines/ heat
transfer laboratory sessions.
02 First class Diploma in Mechanical Engineering / Civil
Engineering / Instrumentation Engineering
Experience in handling strength of materials/ structures
laboratory sessions
03 First class Diploma in Aeronautical Engineering/ Mechanical
Engineering
Experience in handling aerodynamics/ propulsion
laboratory sessions
04 First class Diploma in Mechanical Engineering/ Metallurgy/
Material Science/ Instrumentation Engineering
Experience in handling metrology / material science
laboratory sessions
Library Assistant ‘A’
05 First Class Degree + First Class Master’s degree in Library
Science/ Library & Information Science ( MLISc) or equivalent. ---
Note :
1. Rounding-off of marks not allowed.
2. Reservation is applicable as per Government of India Rules and the number of posts reserved
for each category is given below:
Un-reserved (UR) – One
Other Backward Caste (OBC) - Three
Scheduled Caste (SC) - One
3. The vacancies do not fall under the points reserved for Persons with Disabilities.
4. The number of vacancies indicated above are provisional and may vary depending on the actual
requirements.
5. "Government strives to have a workforce which reflects gender balance and women
candidates are encouraged to apply".
General Conditions/Instructions
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 APPLY.
1. Age limit
Age limit is 35 years as on 17.06.2012, 38 years for OBC and 40 years in the case of SC/ST
candidates. Ex-Servicemen & Persons With Disability (PWD) are eligible for age relaxation as
per Government rules. For all posts minimum age prescribed as on 26.05.2012 is 18 years.
Note: Children/family members of those who died in the riots of 1984 will be given preference
in recruitment by giving necessary age relaxation as applicable.
2. As on date, approximate salary for the post of Scientist/Technical Assistant is Rs.28,280/- per
month.
3. The Institute 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 higher post, by which the staff can be
evaluated for the advancement of their career in the Institution
4. The Institute provides medical facilities (Contributory Health Service Scheme) for self and
dependants, transport facilities/transport allowance, canteen facilities, housing
accommodation subject to availability, in addition to the facilities available to the other Central
Government Staff. The Institute has a well-stocked Library that provides an excellent
opportunity for professional development.
5. Candidates will have to produce proof of the details furnished in their applications submitted
as and when required.
6. Outstation candidates called for Interview will be paid to and fro Sleeper Class Railway Fare
by the shortest route including reservation/sleeper charges on production of proof of journey
such as Railway Tickets/Ticket Number or Bus tickets, etc. If the candidates travel in a higher
class of accommodation than the one prescribed, only Second Class rail fare excluding the
reservation charges/sleeper charges will be paid.
7. The qualification prescribed is the minimum requirement and possession of the same does
not automatically make candidates eligible for Interview. Based on Bio-data initial screening
will be done to short list the candidates. Only short-listed candidates will be called for Written
Test/Interview as the case may be. Candidates called for interview will have the option to
answer the questions in Hindi also. 8. The Institute reserves the right not to fill up any of the posts, if it so decides.
9. Only Indian Nationals need apply.
10. No interim correspondence will be entertained.
11. Canvassing in any form will be a disqualification.
HOW TO APPLY
Please download the application form and the duly filled in application form with recent passport
size photograph and all attested certificates/ testimonials should be sent by post to the following
address on or before 17.06.2012.
The Administrative Officer, Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology,
Valiamala PO, Thiruvananthapuram-695 547.
1. Attested copies of all testimonials in proof of educational qualifications, caste, experience etc.
2. A ‘No Objection Certificate’ from the employer concerned in respect of those applicants who
are employed under Central/State Government/Public Sector Undertakings/ Autonomous
Bodies.
Advt. No.IIST/41/12 dated 26.05.2012
