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Applications are invited for following positions of Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC), Thiruvananthapuram. VSSC is one of the lead centres
of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO).
JUNIOR RESEARCH FELLOW[ JRF ] :

No. of
Position No. Research Field Essential Qualifications
Positions
M.E /M.Tech or equivalent in Aerospace / Aeronautical Engineering
1. Particle Image Velocimetry. in First Class with an aggregate minimum of 60% marks (average of all
semesters) or CGPA / CPI grading of a minimum of 6.5 on a 10 scale
or equivalent.
2. Estimation of dynamic stability derivatives
from free flight tests. with
JRF-E1901 03
3. Development of time efficient simulation

model and control law design for non-axis B.E / B.Tech or equivalent in
symmetric SCRAMJET engine Aerospace / Mechanical / Aeronautical Engineering in First Class
with an aggregate minimum of 65% marks (average of all semesters)
or CGPA / CPI grading of 6.84 on a 10 scale or equivalent.
M.E /M.Tech or equivalent in Aeronautical Engineering / Aerospace
Engineering / Mechanical Engineering in First Class with an
aggregate minimum of 60% marks (average of all semesters) or
CGPA / CPI grading of a minimum of 6.5 on a 10 scale or equivalent.
1. Multi – disciplinary design
JRF-E1902 01 with
optimization (MDO) of a Hybrid Drone.
B.E / B.Tech or equivalentin Aeronautical Engineering / Aerospace
Engineering / Mechanical Engineering in First Class with an
CGPA / CPI grading of 6.84 on a 10 scale or equivalent.
M.E /M.Tech or equivalent in
Mechanical / Aerospace / Aeronautical / Propulsion / Computer
Science / Engineering in First Class with an aggregate minimum of
60% marks (average of all semesters) or CGPA / CPI grading of 6.5
1. Development of computational tool for the on a 10 scale or equivalent.
JRF-E1903 01 prediction of hybrid rocket motor
with
performance
B.E / B.Tech or equivalent in
Mechanical / Aerospace / Aeronautical Engineering in First Class
or CGPA / CPI grading of 6.84 on a 10 scale or equivalent
M.E /M.Tech or equivalent in Embedded Systems / VLSI in First
Class with an aggregate minimum of 60% marks (average of all
or equivalent.
1 .Design and development of Integrated
with
JRF-E1904 01 Vehicle Health Management (IVHM)
systems. B.E / B.Tech or equivalent in Electronics &
Communication / Applied Electronics & Instrumentation / Applied
Electronics Engineering in First Class with an aggregate minimum of
on a 10 scale or equivalent.
M.E /M.Tech or equivalent in Control SystemsEngineering in First
semesters) or CGPA / CPI grading of 6.5 on a 10 scale or equivalent
with
1. Optimized Controller for Control Actuation
JRF-E1905 01
System B.E / B.Tech or equivalent in Electrical & Electronics
Engineering / Electronics & Communication Engineering / Applied
Electronics & Instrumentation / Applied Electronics in First Class with
an aggregate minimum of 65% marks (average of all semesters) or
JRF-E1906 01 1.Modelling, Realization & Optimization of an M.E /M.Tech or equivalent in Electrical Machines / Power
Electro Mechanical Component. Electronics / Drives / Control System in First Class with an aggregate
minimum of 60% marks (average of all semesters) or CGPA / CPI
grading of a minimum of 6.5 on a 10 scale or equivalent.
with
B.E / B.Tech or equivalent in Electrical & Electronics / Electronics &
M.E /M.Tech or equivalent in Microelectronics / VLSIin First Class
with
1. Secure hardware cryptographic
JRF-E1907 01
implementations B.E / B.Tech or equivalent in Electronics & Communication / Applied
Electronics & Instrumentation / Applied Electronics Engineering in
First Class with an aggregate minimum of 65% marks (average of all
semesters) or CGPA / CPI grading of 6.84 on a 10 scale or
equivalent.
M.E /M.Tech or equivalent in Signal Processing / Communication
Systems in First Class with an aggregate minimum of 60% marks
(average of all semesters) or CGPA / CPI grading of a minimum of 6.5
1. Advanced signal processing algorithm
JRF-E1908 01 with
development for RADAR applications.
B.E / B.Tech or equivalent in Electronics & Communication
Engineering in First Class with an aggregate minimum of 65% marks
(average of all semesters) or CGPA / CPI grading of 6.84 on a 10
scale or equivalent.
M.E /M.Techor equivalent in Control Systems / System Science &
Automation, Control & Instrumentationand Control & Guidance in First
or equivalent.
1.Mission design using Interplanetary transport with

JRF-E1909 01
network with dynamic system theory
B.E / B.Tech or equivalent in Electrical & Electronics / Electronics &
Electronics / Computer Science / Aerospace Engineering in First
equivalent.
M.E /M.Tech or equivalent in VLSI / Digital Electronics in First Class
with
1. Characterization of high speed A-D
JRF-E1910 01
converters B.E / B.Tech or equivalent in Electronics &
on a 10 scale or equivalent
M.E /M.Tech or equivalent in Optical Engineering in First Class with an
1. Cold atom based inertial sensor with

JRF-E1911 01
development
M.Sc. Degree in Physics or B.E / B.Tech or equivalent in Electrical &
Electronics / Electronics & Communication in First Class with an
CGPA / CPI grading of 6.84 on a 10 scale or equivalent
M.E /M.Tech or equivalent in OpticalEngineering in First Class with an
1. Development and implementation of
temporal and spatial phase shifting with
JRF-E1912 01
algorithms for use in optical interferometry
techniques M.Sc. Degree in Physics or B.E / B.Tech or equivalent in Mechanical
Engineering in First Class with an aggregate minimum of 65% marks
scale or equivalent
JRF-E1913 01 1. Design, Analysis, Simulation and M.E /M.Tech or equivalent in Structural / Mechanical / Machine
Experimental studies of Large Membrane / Design Engineering in First Class with an aggregate minimum of 60%
Inflatable Structures for Space Applications marks (average of all semesters) or CGPA / CPI grading of 6.5 on a
10 scale or equivalent.
with
B.E / B.Tech or equivalent in Mechanical / Civil Engineering in First

equivalent.
M.E /M.Tech or equivalent in Material Science Engineering in First
semesters) or CGPA / CPI grading of 6.5 on a 10 scale or equivalent.
1. Development of CVD based Silicon Carbide
JRF-E1914 01 with
Coating on Carbon-Carbon Composite
B.E / B.Tech or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering in First Class
1. Improvement of mechanical properties at M.E /M.Tech or equivalent in Metallurgy / Material Science
cryo temperatures of martensitic stainless &Engineering in First Class with an aggregate minimum of 60% marks
steel by optimizing the alloy composition and (average of all semesters) or CGPA / CPI grading of 6.5 on a 10 scale
process parameters. or equivalent.
JRF-E1915 02 with
2. Modelling and Structure property correlation B.E / B.Tech or equivalent in Metallurgy / Material Science
of diffusion bonding in Titanium Alloys &Engineering in First Class with an aggregate minimum of 65% marks
scale or equivalent.
M.E /M.Tech or equivalent in Engineering Design / Thermal
Engineering / Structural / MechanicalEngineeringin First Class with
1. Thermo-Mechanical Response of Polymer CGPA / CPI grading of 6.5 on a 10 scale or equivalent.
JRF-E1916 01 matrix composites under High Heating
with
Rates
B.E / B.Tech or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering in First Class
or CGPA / CPI grading of 6.84 on a 10 scale or equivalent
1. Modelling and development of low density
M.E /M.Tech or equivalent in ChemicalEngineering in First Class with
foam products for cryo insulation and other
space applications
2. Modelling and development of CNT based
JRF-E1917 03 with
nano composites for space applications
B.E / B.Tech or equivalent in Chemical Engineering in First Class with
3. Zero effluent system - AP
CGPA / CPI grading of 6.84 on a 10 scale or equivalent
M.Sc. Degree inMathematics in First Class with an aggregate minimum

of 65% marks (average of all semesters) or CGPA /CPI grading of 6.84
1. Low energy transfers to planets and on a 10 scale or equivalent
JRF-S1918 01
Lagrangian points.
Knowledge of computer Programming is desirable.
M.Sc. Degree in Physics in First Class with an aggregate minimum of

1.Development of Medium-Low permittivity
JRF-S1919 01 65% marks (average of all semesters) or CGPA / CPI grading of 6.84
Electromagnetic ceramics
M.Sc Degree in Physics / M.Sc. Degree in Meteorologyin First Class

1. Doppler weather radar operations and
JRF-S1920 02 with an aggregate minimum of 65% marks (average of all semesters)
atmospheric studies
1. Synthesis and characterization of Boron

Nitride nanostructures
2. Synthesis, characterization and evaluation
of energetic room temperature ionisable
fuels.
3.Investigations on Re-mendable high
performance polymer matrices.
M.Sc. Degree in Chemistryin First Class with an aggregate minimum of
JRF-S1921 06 4. Energetic binders and plasticizers for high 65% marks (average of all semesters) or CGPA / CPI grading of 6.84
performance propellants on a 10 scale or equivalent.
5. Studies on Modification of Ceramic Matrix
Composites (CMCs) to improve
electromagnetic “shielding” & absorbing”
properties
6. Investigation on the Polymer derived ternary
carbides and nitrides for high temperature
applications
M.Sc. Degree in Statisticsin First Class with an aggregate minimum of
1. Reliability estimation for Human Rated
JRF-S1922 01 65% marks (average of all semesters) or CGPA / CPI grading of 6.84
Launch vehicle Missions
RESEARCH ASSOCIATE [ RA ] :
No. of
Position No. Research Field Essential Qualifications
Positions
Ph.D. in Chemistry. Their Ph.D. work should have been carried out in
RA-1923 01 Development of next generation 20kw fuel cell Electro Catalysts / Fuel Cells / Electrolysers.
Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering. Their Ph.D. work should have been
RA-1924 01 Development of next generation 20kw fuel cell carried out in PEM fuel cells
Development of next generation 20kw fuel Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering. Their Ph.D. work should have been
RA-1925 01 cell. carried out in PEM fuel cell modelling and simulation.
Note:
1. The above vacancies may vary depending upon the actual requirement.
2. The Centre reserves the right not to fill up any of the positions, if it so decides.

GENERAL CONDITIONS/INSTRUCTIONS

01. The applicants for JRF positions should also have qualified one of the followingtests and the year of qualification and score have to be furnished in the online
application.
i. CSIR-UGC National Eligibility Test, including NET-Lectureship.
ii. Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) conducted by MHRD.
iii. Joint Admission Test (JAM) conducted by MHRD.
iv. Joint Entrance Screening Test (JEST)
02. For all Engineering disciplines, GATE qualification is mandatory.

03. The positions are temporaryand for specific duration.

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

05. AGE LIMIT (as on 30.10.2019).Minimum age is 18 years for all positions.

06. Remuneration :
Name of Age Limit Monthly

Sl No. Position No.
Position UR OBC SC ST remuneration
01 JRF- E1901 to JRF–S1922 JRF 28 years 31 years 33 years 33 years ` 31,000/-
02 RA - 1923 to RA - 1925 RA 35 years 38 years 40 years 40 years ` 47,000/-
(Ex-Servicemen, Meritorious Sportspersons & Persons With Disability (PWD)are eligible for age relaxation as per Government of India
orders)
06. The Junior Research Fellowship is initially for a period of ONE YEAR and is renewable annually for a total period of FIVE years. There will be a
review of the activity every year for the renewal of the fellowship.

07. The Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) carries an amount of `31,000 per month with a possibility to be increased to `35,000/- as Senior Research
Fellow (SRF) after two years, on successful completion and review of research work of the previous two years by a review committee. In
addition, the research fellows (JRFs / RAs) will be entitled for HRA as admissible. However, they will not be entitled to Dearness Allowance (DA).

08. The selected JRFs are encouraged to register for higher studies.

09. The Organisation provides medical facilities (Contributory Health Service Scheme) for self, free transport facilities, subsidised canteen
facilitiesetc..TheCentre has a well-stocked Library that provides an excellent opportunity for professional development.
10. At present, the place of posting is VSSC, Thiruvananthapuram, but the selected candidates are liable to be posted in any of the Centres / Units of
the Indian Space Research Organisation/Department of Space situated anywhere in India as and when required.
11. Candidates will have to produce the proof of the details furnished in their applications submitted on-line as and when required.
12. Selection Process :The selection of JRF& RA will be based on the performance in the interview. Initial screening of applications will be
conducted to short-list meritorious candidates for interview. The qualification prescribed is the minimum requirement and the same does not
automatically make candidates eligible for interview. The interview will be scheduled at VSSC, Thiruvananthapuram. The call letter for interview
will be sent to the short-listed candidates by e-mail. The result of the interview will be announced at the VSSC website subsequently.
13. Candidates applying for JRF positions with multiple research fields may note that if selected, allocation of research field will be decided
by the Centre.
14. At the time of interview the candidates are required to produce original documents of the following:
1) Originals of all certificates, mark sheets, Ph.D. degree in proof of educational qualification[Equivalency Certificate in case of foreign Degree],
proof of work experience, age etc.
2) No Objection Certificate, from the employer concerned in respect of those applicants who are employed under Central / State Government /
Public Sector Undertakings / Autonomous Bodies.
15. Research Associate [RA] :

a) The Research Associateship is initially for a period of ONE YEAR and is renewable annually for a total period of two years (three years in
exceptional cases). There will be a review of the progress of the work before the renewal every year and the remuneration will be fixed
at `49,000/`54,000 for the 2nd and 3rd year respectively.
b) Candidates should submit a research proposal (not exceeding 2000 words) on the work they intend to carry out at VSSC in the research field
mentioned in the advertisement with the application.
c) All eligible candidates for RA are requested to submit the application along with the following documents only by email
to <ao_rectt@vssc.gov.in>:
1) Scanned copy of the Application in the prescribed format attached.
2) Abstract of Ph.D. thesis
3) List of Publications
4) Research proposal (maximum of 2000 words) on the Research Field indicated.
5) Detailed Bio-data
6) Scanned copy of the certificates in proof of educational qualifications, age, work experience etc.
16. Only Indian Nationals need apply.
17. No interim correspondence will be entertained.
18. Canvassing in any form will be a disqualification.
19. 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 interview.
20. Candidates possessing Degrees awarded by foreign universities should produce the equivalency certificate issued by the Association of Indian
Universities (AIU), New Delhi, at the time of interview.
21. Applications submitted without complete information, photo, signature etc. will besummarily rejected.

22. HOW TO APPLY :
1) Applications for the position of JRF-E1901 to JRF- S1922 will be received through on-line only and for RA-1923 to RA-1925, applications in prescribed
format along with required documents to be sent to email <ao_rectt@vssc.gov.in> 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.Submission of
on-line applications in the website http://www.vssc.gov.in will be open from1000 hours on 16.10.2019 to 1700 hours on 30.10.2019. 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) 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.

3) The applicants need not sendany documents such as print out of online application, copies of certificates/mark lists in proof of educational qualification,
work experience, age etc. by post.

"Government strives to have a workforce which reflects gender balance and women candidates are encouraged to apply"
Note : In case of submission of duplicate/multiple applications against a particular position, the latest application submitted before the closing date of
submission of application shall be considered for further processing.
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APPLICATION FORMAT [RESEARCHASSOCIATE ]
1. Position applied for
2. Advertisement No.
3. Name in full (in BLOCK LETTERS)
4. Date and Place of birth
5. Age as on
6. Nationality
7. Parent’s/Spouse’s name
8. Address for correspondence (in BLOCK LETTERS)
(email id …………………………………….
Mob No. …………………….………………)
9.
Nearest Railway Station
10.
Permanent Address
11.
Whether Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe/OBC/Others (Specify which is applicable)
12. Do you opt for Interview in Hindi YES / NO

13. Educational/Professional qualifications [indicating clearly the Examinations passed/
Courses undergone/University/Board/Institution/Year of passing/Class and Percentage
of marks (corrected upto two decimals)/Subjects taken, etc.].
14. Details of previous/present employment/training, if any, in chronological order starting

from the present position backwards (indicating the name of the employer with full
address, post held, salary drawn, period of service, nature of duties, etc.).
15. If your answers to Serial numbers 12 and 13 above do not cover all the period from School
leaving to till date, briefly state how you spent the uncovered period.
16
If selected, the minimum time required to join the post.
17. Any other relevant information you wish to add including references.
DECLARATION
I affirm that the information given in this application is true and correct. I also fully understand that if at any stage it is
discovered that any attempt has been made by me to willfully conceal or misrepresent the facts, my candidature may be
summarily rejected or my employment terminated.
Date: Signature of the candidate

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JUNIOR RESEARCH FELLOW[ JRF ] :

3. Development of time efficient simulation

1.Mission design using Interplanetary transport with

1. Cold atom based inertial sensor with

B.E / B.Tech or equivalent in Mechanical / Civil Engineering in First

M.Sc. Degree inMathematics in First Class with an aggregate minimum

Knowledge of computer Programming is desirable.

M.Sc. Degree in Physics in First Class with an aggregate minimum of

M.Sc Degree in Physics / M.Sc. Degree in Meteorologyin First Class

1. Synthesis and characterization of Boron

02. For all Engineering disciplines, GATE qualification is mandatory.

03. The positions are temporaryand for specific duration.

05. AGE LIMIT (as on 30.10.2019).Minimum age is 18 years for all positions.

Name of Age Limit Monthly

01 JRF- E1901 to JRF–S1922 JRF 28 years 31 years 33 years 33 years ` 31,000/-

02 RA - 1923 to RA - 1925 RA 35 years 38 years 40 years 40 years ` 47,000/-

15. Research Associate [RA] :

3. Name in full (in BLOCK LETTERS)

4. Date and Place of birth

8. Address for correspondence (in BLOCK LETTERS)

Mob No. …………………….………………)

12. Do you opt for Interview in Hindi YES / NO

14. Details of previous/present employment/training, if any, in chronological order starting

Date: Signature of the candidate

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