Name of Post: LPSC Scientist/Engineer-‘SC’ Recruitment 2026 – Advt No. LPSC/03/2026
Post Date / Update: 29 September 2026, 09:16 AM
Short Information: Liquid Propulsion Systems Centre (LPSC), a unit of ISRO under the Department of Space, has invited online applications for 3 Scientist/Engineer-‘SC’ posts under Advertisement No. LPSC/03/2026. The openings are in Welding (Post Code 820), Turbo Machinery (Post Code 821) and Power Electronics (Post Code 822), all in the Unreserved category. Candidates holding both B.E./B.Tech and M.E./M.Tech in the prescribed streams can apply online through the LPSC recruitment portal from 29 September 2026 (2:00 PM); the application window closes on 13 October 2026 (2:00 PM). Read below for dates, fee, age limit, vacancy break-up, eligibility, selection stages and the direct links.
Department: Department of Space, Government of India
Total Vacancies: 3
Important Dates
| Notification Released | 26/09/2026 |
| Application Begin | 29/09/2026 (02:00 PM) |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 13/10/2026 (02:00 PM) |
| Fee Payment Last Date | 14/10/2026 (02:00 PM) |
| Exam Date | To be notified |
Application Fee
| All Candidates | ₹750 (payable first, at the time of application) |
| Refund – Female / SC / ST / PwBD / Ex-servicemen | ₹750 (full refund on appearing in the written test) |
| Refund – All Other Candidates | ₹500 (₹250 retained; refunded on appearing in the written test) |
| Payment Mode | Online only |
Age Limit (as on 13/10/2026)
The maximum age is 30 years as on 13/10/2026, applicable to all three post codes. Relaxation in the upper age limit is available to Ex-servicemen, Persons with Benchmark Disabilities and departmental candidates as per Government of India orders.
Vacancy Details
LPSC has announced 3 Scientist/Engineer-‘SC’ posts, all in the Unreserved category. A separate online application must be submitted for each post code:
| Post Code | Post Name | Discipline | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|---|
| 820 | Scientist/Engineer-‘SC’ | Welding | 1 (UR) |
| 821 | Scientist/Engineer-‘SC’ | Turbo Machinery | 1 (UR) |
| 822 | Scientist/Engineer-‘SC’ | Power Electronics | 1 (UR) |
| Total | 3 |
Pay Scale: Level-10, ₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500 | Posting: Valiamala, Thiruvananthapuram, with liability to serve at any ISRO / Department of Space unit in India.
Eligibility
- Essential qualification (must be completed by 13/10/2026): B.E./B.Tech with minimum 65% marks (CGPA 6.84/10) AND M.E./M.Tech with minimum 60% marks (CGPA 6.5/10). Both degrees are compulsory — B.E./B.Tech alone does not make you eligible.
- Post Code 820 (Welding): B.E. in Mechanical / Production / Metallurgy / Manufacturing / Material Science, plus M.E. in Welding Technology or a related field with welding as a subject.
- Post Code 821 (Turbo Machinery): B.E. in Mechanical / Aerospace, plus M.E. in Turbo Machinery or a related field with turbo machinery as a subject.
- Post Code 822 (Power Electronics): B.E. in ECE / E&I / Applied Electronics / EEE / Electrical / Avionics / Power Engineering, plus M.E. in Power Electronics or related power-system streams.
- Professional degrees obtained through distance learning (ODL) mode are not accepted.
Selection Process
Candidates will be shortlisted through a written test followed by a personal interview:
| Written Test (100 marks) | Part-A: objective (MCQ) questions with negative marking of 1/3 mark per wrong answer; Part-B: aptitude (no negative marking); Part-C: descriptive questions |
| Personal Interview (100 marks) | Candidates shortlisted from the written test face an interview carrying 100 marks |
| Final Weightage | 50% written test + 50% interview |
How to Apply
- Go to lpsc.gov.in and open the “Recruitment – Results & Notices” page; look for Advertisement No. LPSC/03/2026 — the online application portal link becomes active at 2:00 PM on 29 September 2026.
- Register yourself and fill a separate online application for each post code you are eligible for.
- Upload your recent photograph in JPG/JPEG format (95–100 px, below 40 KB) as prescribed.
- Pay the application fee of ₹750 through online mode only.
- Submit the form and save/print the acknowledgement for future reference.
Important Links
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Download Notification | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
FAQ
Q1. How many posts are open in LPSC/03/2026?
There are 3 posts in total — one each in Welding (820), Turbo Machinery (821) and Power Electronics (822), all in the Unreserved category.
Q2. What is the last date to apply?
Online applications close on 13/10/2026 at 2:00 PM, and the fee can be paid until 14/10/2026 at 2:00 PM.
Q3. Is B.E./B.Tech alone sufficient for eligibility?
No. Both B.E./B.Tech (minimum 65%) and M.E./M.Tech (minimum 60%) in the prescribed streams are compulsory.
Q4. What is the application fee and refund policy?
All candidates first pay ₹750 online. On appearing in the written test, Female / SC / ST / PwBD / Ex-servicemen candidates get the full ₹750 refunded, while other candidates get ₹500 refunded (₹250 retained).
Q5. What is the age limit?
The maximum age is 30 years as on 13/10/2026 for all three posts; relaxation applies as per Government of India orders.
Q6. How do I apply for this recruitment?
Apply online only through the portal link on the “Recruitment – Results & Notices” page of lpsc.gov.in. You must submit a separate application for each post code.
