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ISRO VSSC 2025: Assistant, Driver, Fireman & Cook Recruitment

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Written by: ARVIND KUMAR

Published: 2025-04-04

Basic Information

Organization	Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)
Description	ISRO is under the Department of Space, Government of India, with Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC) responsible for various space-related research and development activities.
Post Title	Assistant (Rajbhasha), Heavy Vehicle Driver-A, Light Vehicle Driver-A, Fireman-A, Cook
Contact	Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC), Thiruvananthapuram
Address	Thiruvananthapuram - 695 022, Kerala, India
Website	www.vssc.gov.in

Dates

Notification Date	29th March 2025
Start Date for Online Application	1st April 2025 (10:00 AM)
Last Date for Online Application	15th April 2025 (5:00 PM)

Application Fee

Category	Fee	Refund Conditions
All Applicants	₹500	Eligible for refund upon appearing in the written test.
Female / SC / ST / Ex-Servicemen / PwBD	₹500	Full refund of ₹500 after deducting bank charges, provided the applicant appears in the written test.
Other Candidates	₹500	₹400 refunded after deducting bank charges upon appearing in the written test.
Incomplete/Rejected Applications	₹500	Refund not applicable.

Eligiblity Criteria

Post	Eligibility Criteria
Assistant (Rajbhasha)	Graduation with a minimum of 60% marks or CGPA of 6.32 on a 10-point scale from a recognized university. Hindi Typewriting speed of 25 words per minute on a computer. Proficiency in the use of computers. Desirable: Knowledge of English Typewriting.
Light Vehicle Driver-A	Pass in SSLC/SSC/Matric/10th Std. Valid Light Vehicle Driving License. 3 years' experience as a Light Vehicle Driver. Must meet Kerala Motor Vehicle Act requirements within 3 months of joining.
Heavy Vehicle Driver-A	Pass in SSLC/SSC/Matric/10th Std. Valid Heavy Vehicle Driving License and Public Service Badge. 5 years' driving experience, including at least 3 years as a Heavy Vehicle Driver. Must meet Kerala Motor Vehicle Act requirements within 3 months of joining.
Fireman-A	Pass in SSLC/SSC. Must satisfy prescribed Physical Fitness and Physical Efficiency Test standards.
Cook	Pass in SSLC/SSC. 5 years' experience as a Cook in a well-established hotel or canteen.

Post Details

Post No.	Post Title	Pay Level	Essential Qualification	No. of Vacancies
1526	Assistant (Rajbhasha)	Level 04 (₹25,500 - ₹81,100)	Graduation with a minimum of 60% marks or CGPA of 6.32 on a 10-point scale. Hindi Typewriting speed of 25 words per minute on a computer. Proficiency in the use of computers. Desirable: Knowledge of English Typewriting.	02 (UR-01, OBC-01)
1527	Heavy Vehicle Driver-A	Level 02 (₹19,900 - ₹63,200)	Pass in SSLC/SSC/Matric/10th Std. Valid Heavy Vehicle Driving License and Public Service Badge. 5 years' driving experience, including at least 3 years as a Heavy Vehicle Driver.	05 (UR-03, OBC-02, EX-SM-01)
1528	Light Vehicle Driver-A	Level 02 (₹19,900 - ₹63,200)	Pass in SSLC/SSC/Matric/10th Std. Valid Light Vehicle Driving License. 3 years' experience as a Light Vehicle Driver.	05 (UR-02, OBC-02, EWS-01, EX-SM-01)
1529	Fireman-A	Level 02 (₹19,900 - ₹63,200)	Pass in SSLC/SSC. Must satisfy prescribed Physical Fitness and Physical Efficiency Test standards.	03 (UR-03)
1530	Cook	Level 02 (₹19,900 - ₹63,200)	Pass in SSLC/SSC. 5 years' experience as a Cook in a well-established hotel or canteen.	01 (UR-01)

Selection Process

Post No.	Post Title	Selection Stages	Details
1526	Assistant (Rajbhasha)	Written Test Skill Test	Written Test: Objective-type test with sections on Hindi Language, General English, Quantitative Aptitude, General Intelligence, and General Knowledge. Skill Test: Includes Computer Literacy Test and Hindi Typing Test.
1527, 1528	Light Vehicle Driver-A, Heavy Vehicle Driver-A	Written Test Skill Test	Written Test: One paper with 100 objective questions based on Motor Vehicles Act, English, Arithmetic, and General Knowledge. Skill Test: Practical driving test evaluated on a 100-point scale.
1529	Fireman-A	Preliminary Medical Examination (PME) Written Test Physical Efficiency Test (PET) Detailed Medical Examination (DME) Final Selection	PME: Certificate to be uploaded with the application. Physical Efficiency Test (PET): Includes running, rope climbing, carrying a dummy, long jump, and 100m sprint. Qualifying in all events is mandatory. DME: Full medical examination for those qualifying in PET.
1530	Cook	Written Test Skill Test	Written Test: Covers knowledge and practical skills relevant to the role. Skill Test: Practical cooking test evaluated on a 100-point scale.

Exam Pattern

Post	Exam Components	Details
Assistant (Rajbhasha)	Written Test Skill Test	Written Test: Objective type; 120 minutes duration. Minimum qualifying marks: UR - 50%, Reserved - 40%. Subjects covered: Hindi Language & Grammar (50 marks). General English (50 marks). Quantitative Aptitude & General Knowledge (50 marks). General Intelligence & Reasoning (50 marks). Skill Test: Computer Literacy Test and Hindi Typing Test. Qualifying criteria for Computer Literacy Test: UR - 60%, Reserved - 50%. Max mistakes allowed for Hindi Typing: UR - 5%, Reserved - 8%.
Light Vehicle Driver-A, Heavy Vehicle Driver-A	Written Test Skill Test	Written Test: 100 objective questions; duration: 120 minutes. Marking scheme: +1 for correct answers, -0.25 for incorrect answers. Subjects covered: Motor Vehicles Act (50 marks). English (15 marks). Arithmetic (15 marks). General Knowledge (20 marks). Skill Test: Practical driving test evaluated on a 100-point scale. Qualifying marks: Minimum 60%.
Fireman-A	Written Test Physical Efficiency Test (PET) Medical Examination	Written Test: Objective type questions. Physical Efficiency Test: Stage 1: Running event based on age category. Stage 2: Rope climbing, dummy carrying, long jump, and 100m sprint. Detailed Medical Examination: Evaluation of physical standards.
Cook	Written Test Skill Test	Written Test: Covers knowledge and practical skills relevant to the role. Skill Test: Practical cooking test evaluated on a 100-point scale (60% qualifying criteria).

How to Apply

Visit the VSSC website: www.vssc.gov.in.
Click on the "Careers" section and locate the advertisement for the desired post.
Register yourself by providing a valid email ID and mobile number to receive login credentials.
Log in using the credentials and fill in the online application form, including:
- Personal details
- Educational qualifications
- Driving license details (if applicable)
- Reservation category (if applicable)
Upload the required documents, such as:
- Scanned photograph (JPEG format)
- Scanned signature (JPEG format)
- Educational certificates
- Experience certificates (if required)
- Relevant reservation certificates (SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen)
Pay the application fee of ₹500 through SBI ePay using credit card, debit card, Internet banking, or UPI.
Verify all the details and submit the application form online before the deadline.
Save and print the application form and payment receipt for future reference.

Link

Official Website	Official Website
Apply Online	Apply Online
Download Notification	Download Notification

Faq's

Opening Date for Online Application: 1st April 2025 (10:00 AM)
Closing Date for Submission: 15th April 2025 (5:00 PM)
Tentative Date for Written Test: To be announced

The selection process includes:

Written Test: Objective type (120 minutes) covering Hindi, English, Aptitude, and General Knowledge.
Skill Test: Computer Literacy Test and Hindi Typing Test.
Final Selection: Based on written test marks among candidates who qualify in the skill test.

Application Fee: ₹500 for all applicants.
Refund Policy:
- Full refund for Female, SC/ST, Ex-servicemen, and PwBD candidates (upon appearing for the written test).
- ₹400 refunded for other candidates after deducting bank charges (upon appearing for the written test).

Height: Minimum 165 cm for general candidates, 160 cm for SC/ST, 155 cm for women.
Weight: Minimum 50 kg for general candidates, 46 kg for SC/ST, 43 kg for women.
Chest: Normal - 81 cm (Expands by 5 cm).
Vision: 6/6 without glasses.

Apply online through the VSSC website (www.vssc.gov.in) between 1st April 2025 (10:00 AM) and 15th April 2025 (5:00 PM). Upload necessary documents, pay the application fee, and ensure all details are correct before submission.