भारत सरकार/Government of India
अंतरिक्ष विभाग/Department of Space
भारतीय अंतरिक्ष अनुसंधान संगठन/INDIAN SPACE RESEARCH ORGANISATION
विक्रम साराभाई अंतरिक्ष केंद्र/VIKRAM SARABHAI SPACE CENTRE
तिरुवनंतपुरम/Thiruvananthapuram – 695022

ADVERTISEMENT NO. VSSC-315 DATED 20.03.2021 INVITES APPLICATION FOR THE FOLLOWING POSTS

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POST :  PHARMACIST-A [LEVEL 05 ( `' 29,200 - ` 92,300/- )]
Post No	Post		No. of posts	Reserved for			Essential qualifications for the post	Physical Requirements	Nature of job
				UR
1472	Pharmacist-A		03	03			1. SSLC/SSC pass. 2.First Class Diploma in Pharmacy.	S,  ST,  W,  BN, L, KC, CL, MF,  RW,  SE,  H,  C	Dispensing of medicines, accounting of receipt and issue of medicines, Book keeping of Medical Store.
POST : LAB TECHNICIAN-A [LEVEL 04 (`25,500 - ` 81,100/- )]
Post No	Discipline		No. of posts	Reserved for			Essential qualifications for the post	Physical Requirements	Nature of job
				UR
1473	Lab Technician-A		02	02			1. SSLC/SSC pass. 2.First Class Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology	S,  ST,  W,  BN, MF,  RW,  SE,  H,  C	Routine bio-chemistry/haemotology investigations  and maintenance of laboratory equipment.
POST : FIREMAN-A[LEVEL 02 (` 19,900 - ` 63,200/- )]
Post No	Post		No. of posts	Reserved for			Essential qualifications for the post	Physical Requirements	Nature of job
				UR	OBC	SC
1474	Fireman-A		08	05	02	01	SSLC/SSC Pass. Should satisfy the prescribed Physical Fitness & Physical Efficiency Test standards	S, ST, W, BN, CRL, CL, L, KC, RW, MF, PP, SE, C, H	Responding and participation in to fire/  rescue/ surprise/ drill calls as  directed  by  the in-charge. Maintenance and testing of  fixed/ portable fire protection systems.
Abbreviations		UR=Un-reserved, OBC=Other Backward Class, SC=Scheduled Caste, S=Sitting,  ST=Standing, W=Walking, BN=Bending, L=Lifting, RW=Reading & Writing, MF=Manipulation by Fingers, SE=Seeing, C=Communication, CRL=Crawling, CL=Climbing,  PP=Pulling & Pushing, KC=Kneeling & Croutching, H=Hearing

Note:

1. Persons with Benchmark Disability (PWBD) 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.
2. The above vacancies may vary depending upon the actual requirement.
3. 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.
4. The Centre reserves the right not to fill up any of the posts, if it so decides.

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 TO APPLY.

3. Age limit (as on 05.04.2021) and Pay & allowances:

Minimum age is 18 years for all posts.

Ex-Servicemen, Meritorious Sportspersons & Persons With Disability (PWD) are eligible for age relaxation as per Government of India orders.

04.   For Pharmacist-A (Post No.1472) & Lab Technician-A (Post No.1473), the Organisation has a progressive HRD policy which 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. For Fireman-A (Post No.1474), the promotion is under Limited Flexible Complimenting Scheme (LFCS) / Lateral Movement Scheme.

05.   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.

06.   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.

07.   SC/ST candidates will have to submit self attested copy of SC/ST 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.

08.   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/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.

09.   Candidates will have to produce proof of the details furnished in their applications submitted on-line as and when required.

Selection Process:

         Pharmacist-A (Post No.1472 & Lab Technician-A (Post No.1473)

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.

Fireman-A (Post No.1474)

The prescribed Physical Fitness Standards for the post of Fireman-A is as follows .

Disqualifications

Any of the following present in the candidate will be a disqualification:

The selection process consists of the following in sequence

1. Preliminary Medical Test (PMT)
   1. The following medical tests shall be performed before Stage-1 Physical Efficiency Tests
      1. Height Measurement
      2. Weight Measurement
      3. Visible Structural abnormality
2. Stage-1 Physical Efficiency Test (PET) – for those who qualify in PMT

Male Candidates – To run 1500 metres in 7 minutes for Age upto 40 years ( 8 minutes for candidates for age above 40 years)

Female Candidates – To run 800 metres in 4 minutes for Age upto 40 years ( 5 minutes for candidates for age above 40 years)

Candidates who get qualified in the Stage-1 Physical Efficiency Test (PET) shall only be allowed to participate in the Detailed Medical Examination

3. Detailed Medical Examination (DME) – for those who qualify in Stage-1 PET
4. Stage-2 PET – for those who qualify in DME

Event	Qualifying criteria for Age upto 40 years		Qualifying criteria for Age above 40 years
	Male candidates	Female candidates	Male candidates	Female candidates
Rope climbing (by hands only)	5 metres from ground level	4.5 metres from ground level	4.5 metres from ground level	4.0 metres from ground level
Carrying by fireman’s lift a 64kg weight (human dummy)	90 metres in 60 seconds	90 metres in 75 seconds	90 metres in 75 seconds	90 metres in 90 seconds
Long Jump (best of 3 attempts)	3.8 metres	3.5 metres	3.5 metres	3.2 metres
Running 100 metres (Shoes with spikes not allowed)	15 seconds	16.5 seconds	16.5 seconds	18 seconds

5. Written test – for those who qualify in Stage-2 PET

The final selection shall in the order of marks scored 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.

11.   The Centre reserves the right not to fill up any of the posts, if it so decides.

12.   Only Indian Nationals need apply.

13.   No interim correspondence will be entertained.

14.   Canvassing in any form will be a disqualification.

15.   Candidates working under Central/State Government, Public Sector Undertakings, Autonomous bodies etc. should submit their application through proper channel or submit ‘No objection certificate’ at the time of written test/skill test.

16.    Applications submitted without complete information, photo, signature etc. will summarily be rejected.

Submission of application:

1.    Applications will be received through on-line only. 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. Submission of on-line applications in the website http://www.vssc.gov.in will be open from­­­­­­­­­­­ 1000 hours on 22.03.2021 to 1700 hours on 05.04.2021.  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.
2. PAYMENT OF APPLICATION FEE :

   There will be a non-refundable application fee of Rs.100/- (Rupees One Hundred Only) for each application. Fee may be paid online through Credit Card / Debit Card / Internet Banking only through Integrated SBI ePay 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-servicemen [EX] and Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PWBD) candidates are exempted from payment of Application Fee.  Please note that the applications of non-exempted categories without Application Fee will not be considered.

3. 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 printout of the online application for future reference.
4. The applicant need not send any documents such as print out of online application, copies of certificates/mark lists in proof of educational qualification, work experience, age etc.

Note : In case of submission of duplicate/multiple applications by Female/Scheduled Castes (SC)/ Scheduled Tribes (ST)/Ex-servicemen [EX] and Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PWBD) candidates, the latest application submitted before the closing date of submission of application shall be considered for further processing. In case of submission of multiple applications by other candidates including OBC, the application against which the ‘application fee’ has been received within the last date of payment of application fee only will be considered.

"Government strives to have a workforce which reflects gender balance and women candidates are encouraged to apply"