Government of India

Department of Space

VIKRAM SARABHAI SPACE CENTRE

Thiruvananthapuram - 695 022

ADVERTISEMENT NO. VSSC-302 DATED 07.10.2017

INVITES APPLICATION FOR THE FOLLOWING POSTS

POST : RADIOGRAPHER-A [LEVEL 04 ( ` 25,500 - ` 81,100/- )]
Post No	No. of posts	Reserved for	Essential qualifications for the post	Physical Requirements	Nature of job
1374	01	OBC-01	Diploma in Radiography	S, ST, W, BN, CRL, CL, L, KC, RW, MF, PP, SE, C, H	Responsible for taking digital X-ray of patients as per the advice of Medical Officers.
POST : TECHNICIAN-B [LEVEL 03 ( ` 21,700 - ` 69,100/- )]
Post No	Discipline	No. of posts	Reserved for	Essential qualifications for the post	Physical Requirements	Nature of job
			Category	PWD
1375	Electronic Mechanic	11	UR-06 OBC-03 SC-01 ST-01	HH-01 (Moderate Disability)	1.SSLC/SSC pass. 2.ITI/NTC/NAC in Electronic Mechanic Tade.	S, ST, W, BN, L, CRL, KC, CL, MF, RW, SE, H, C, PP	PCB wiring, value measurement, screening/ testing of electronic components/packages, integration & testing of launch vehicle elements, quality control and inspection, co-ordination and production of various electronic sub-systems, electrical harnessing & testing, maintenance and calibration of electronic equipment etc.
1376	Fitter	05	UR-02 OBC-02 SC-01	-	1. SSLC/SSC pass. 2. ITI/NTC/NAC in Fitter Trade.	S, ST, W, BN, L, CRL, KC, CL, MF, RW, SE, H, C, PP	General fitting and fitting operations at shop floor, forging, rolling, sample preparation of alloys, mechanical integration & assembly, hardware inspection, maintenance, assembly and dismantling, flight assembly & testing of mechanisms, Non-destructive testing viz, radiographic inspection, ultrasonic testing, penetrant testing, conductivity and coating thickness measurements etc.
1377	Chemical Operator (Maintenance Mechanic)	03	UR-03	-	1. SSLC/SSC pass. 2.ITI/NTC/NAC in Maintenance Mechanic (Chemical Plant) Trade.	S, ST, W, BN, L, CRL, KC, CL, MF, RW, SE, H, C, PP	Assembly and dismantling of chemical reactors, setting and checking of equipment, valves, gauges and other instruments. Monitoring process parameters and basic maintenance of equipment. Handling of hazardous chemicals and explosives.

1378	Chemical Operator (Attendant Operator)	02	UR-02	-	1. SSLC/SSC pass. 2.ITI/NTC/NAC in Attendant Operator (Chemical Plant) Trade.	S, ST, W, BN, L, CRL, KC, CL, MF, RW, SE, H, C, PP	Qualification and assembly of test flight articles and other subassemblies. Operation, preventive and regular maintenance of auxiliary systems like hydraulic press, chiller units, air compressor, N2 gas generator etc. and process equipments like tape casting units, automated mortar grinders, triple roll mills etc.
1379	Electrician	01	UR-01	-	1. SSLC/SSC pass. 2. ITI/NTC/NAC in Electrician Trade.	S, ST, W, BN, L, CRL, KC, CL, MF, RW, SE, H, C, PP	Installation / operation / maintenance of electrical installations, appliances and process equipment.
1380	Turner	01	UR-01	-	1. SSLC/SSC pass. 2. ITI/NTC/NAC in Turner Trade.	S, ST, W, BN, L, CRL, KC, CL, MF, RW, SE, H, C, PP	CNC Programming, Turning operations on various hardware.
Out of the total posts advertised above, 02 posts are reserved for Ex-servicemen.
Abbreviations	UR=Un-reserved, OBC=Other Backward Class, SC-Scheduled Caste, ST- Scheduled Tribe, 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

The following vacancies indicated against Post Nos. 1366 to 1377 (except Turner) are additional vacancies occurred over and above the vacancies advertised in Advertisement No.297, dated 22.07.2017. Therefore, those candidates who have applied for the said posts earlier against Advertisement No.297, dated 22.07.2017 need not apply again as all the applications will be considered together. The written test will be held on 12.11.2017 (Sunday) at Thiruvananthapuram.

Note:

1. The candidates appointed under PWD and Ex-servicemen quota will be adjusted against the vacancy of respective categories of SC/OBC/Un-reserved. 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. The Centre reserves the right not to fill up any of the posts, if it so decides.

HOW TO APPLY

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. For submission of online applications, please visit VSSC website http://www.vssc.gov.in from -1000 hours on 09.10.2017. to 1700 hours on 23.10.2017.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.

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

GENERAL CONDITIONS/INSTRUCTIONS

01. The posts are temporary, but likely to continue.

02. THOSE WHO POSSESS THE REQUIRED QUALIFICATION AS ON THE LAST DATE OF APPLICATION ONLY NEED TO APPLY.

03. AGE LIMIT (as on 23.10.2017) and Pay & allowances:

Sl No	Post No.	Post	Age Limit	Approximate Salary per month
			UR	OBC	SC	ST
01	1374	Radiographer-A	-	38 years	-	-	` 30,600/-
02	1375	Technician-B (Electronic Mechanic)	35 years	38 years	40 years	40 years	` 26,000/-
03	1376	Technician-B (Fitter)	35 years	38 years	40 years	35 years	` 26,000/-
04	1377	Technician-B [Chemical Operator (MM)]	35 years	35 years	35 years	35 years	` 26,000/-
05	1378	Technician-B [Chemical Operator (AO)]	35 years	35 years	35 years	35 years	` 26,000/-
06	1379	Technician-B (Electrician)	35 years	35 years	35 years	35 years	` 26,000/-
07	1380	Technician-B (Turner)	35 years	35 years	35 years	35 years	` 26,000/-

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 Scientific/Technical posts, 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 Administrative posts (Post No.1339, 1351 & 1352), the promotion is against vacancy only.

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 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.

10. SELECTION PROCESS:

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.

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.

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-serviceman [EX] and Persons with Disabilities (PWD) candidates are exempted from payment of Application Fee. Please note that the applications of non-exempted categories without Application Fee will not be considered.

SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION :

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.

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-serviceman [EX] and Persons with Disabilities (PWD) 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.