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Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC) has released an official notification for the recruitment of 02 Research Scientist Posts. Interested and eligible candidates can apply Online through the official VSSC website. The last date to submit the application form is 12-01-2026. In this article, you’ll find the VSSC Research Scientist Posts recruitment details, including eligibility criteria, age limit, salary structure, selection process, application steps, and direct links to the official notification and Online application form. Trending Govt Jobs RRB 22000 Group D Online form 2026 DSSSB TGT Exam Date 2026 BARC Scientific Officers Online Form 2026 SBI 996 SCO Online Form 2025 BSF Constable GD Online Form 2025-26 Advertisement Company Name Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC) Post Name Research Scientist No of Posts 02 Salary Rs. 56,100/- plus allowances Qualification M.Sc. Degree in Meteorology / Atmospheric Science with minimum 65% marks or CGPA/CPI grading of a minimum of 6.84 on a 10 scale Age Limit 28 years Start Date 29/12/2025 Last Date 12/01/2026 Official Website https://www.vssc.gov.in Name of Position No. of vacancies Pay Level / Remuneration Nature of job Research Scientist (Purely on Contract Basis for a period of 3 years) 02 Level 10 (Rs.56,100/- plus allowances as applicable) Data Product generation based on round the clock Doppler Weather Radar (DWR) scheduler mode operation, Data Validation and support in calibration and maintenance of Radar. (Round the clock operation) Essential Qualification: M.Sc. Degree in Meteorology / Atmospheric Science with an aggregate minimum of 65% marks (average of all semesters) or CGPA/CPI grading of a minimum of 6.84 on a 10 scale or equivalent. Level 10 (Rs. 56,100/- + applicable allowances) Purely on contract basis for a period of 3 years and are not entitled for annual increment. 28 years Minimum age is 18 years. Ex-Servicemen, Meritorious Sportspersons & Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) are eligible for age relaxation as per Government of India Orders. Crucial Date of Eligibility 12 January 2026 Opening Date of Online Application 29 December 2025, Time: 1000 Hrs Closing Date of Submission of Online Application 12 January 2026, Time: 1700 Hrs The selection to the position will be based on the performance in the interview. Initial screening of applications will be conducted to short-list meritorious candidates for interview and the final selection will be based on the performance of the candidates in the interview. The interview will be scheduled at VSSC, Thiruvananthapuram. The above vacancies may vary depending upon the actual requirement. The Centre reserves the right not to fill up any of the vacancies, if it so decides. At present, the place of posting is VSSC, Thiruvananthapuram, but the selected candidate is liable to be posted in any of the Centres/Units of the Indian Space Research Organisation/Department of Space situated in India, as and when required. Only Indian Nationals need to apply. Candidates working under Central/State Government, Public Sector Undertakings, Autonomous bodies etc. should submit 'No objection certificate' from the present employer at the time of interview. Candidates possessing Degrees awarded by foreign universities should produce the equivalency certificate issued by Association of Indian Universities (AIU), New Delhi, at the time of interview. Candidates will have to produce the proof of the details furnished in their applications submitted online as and when required. Misrepresentation, hiding or falsification of facts etc. detected at any stage of the selection process, will result in cancellation of candidature, without any notice, and no correspondence in this regard will be entertained. Canvassing in any form will be a disqualification. Applications submitted without complete information will summarily be rejected. Candidates are required to apply online through VSSC website (https://www.vssc.gov.in) from 1000 hours on 29.12.2025 to 1700 hours on 12.01.2026. No other means/mode of application will be accepted. Those who possess the required qualification as on the last date of application (as on 12.01.2026) only need to apply. Candidate should read the instructions in the advertisement carefully before making any entry or selecting any option in the application portal. Before clicking the submit button, the candidate is advised to ensure that, all the details filled in are correct. Candidate may also ensure that name, date of birth, etc. are entered correctly in the application form as per Secondary School Leaving Certificate. After final submission of application, no request for change/correction in the application form shall be entertained. After submitting the online application form and successful payment of application fee, candidate is required to take print out / save copy of the final application form (pdf) and preserve it till the completion of selection process. 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 above. Apply Online: Click here Official Notification PDF: Click here Official Website: Click here Join Arattai Channel: Click Here Join Telegram Channel: Click Here Join WhatsApp Channel: Click Here Sarkari Result: Click Here Download Mobile App: Click Here

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Research Scientist

• Essential Qualification: M.Sc. Degree in Meteorology / Atmospheric Science with an aggregate minimum of 65% marks (average of all semesters) or CGPA/CPI grading of a minimum of 6.84 on a 10 scale or equivalent.

• 28 years
• Minimum age is 18 years.
• Ex-Servicemen, Meritorious Sportspersons & Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) are eligible for age relaxation as per Government of India Orders.

• The selection to the position will be based on the performance in the interview.
• Initial screening of applications will be conducted to short-list meritorious candidates for interview and the final selection will be based on the performance of the candidates in the interview.
• The interview will be scheduled at VSSC, Thiruvananthapuram.

• Candidates are required to apply online through VSSC website (https://www.vssc.gov.in) from 1000 hours on 29.12.2025 to 1700 hours on 12.01.2026. No other means/mode of application will be accepted.
• Those who possess the required qualification as on the last date of application (as on 12.01.2026) only need to apply.
• Candidate should read the instructions in the advertisement carefully before making any entry or selecting any option in the application portal.
• Before clicking the submit button, the candidate is advised to ensure that, all the details filled in are correct. Candidate may also ensure that name, date of birth, etc. are entered correctly in the application form as per Secondary School Leaving Certificate. After final submission of application, no request for change/correction in the application form shall be entertained.
• After submitting the online application form and successful payment of application fee, candidate is required to take print out / save copy of the final application form (pdf) and preserve it till the completion of selection process.
• 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 above.

• Level 10 (Rs. 56,100/- + applicable allowances)
• Purely on contract basis for a period of 3 years and are not entitled for annual increment.