Bengaluru, Lucknow, Sriharikota, Sri Vijayapuram, A&N Islands, Thiruvananthapuram, Hassan (MCF), or anywhere in India, Karnataka (HQ) — posting liable anywhere in India
ISTRAC, ISRO’s ground segment arm for satellite and launch vehicle tracking, is hiring for 27 posts across six categories: Technical Assistant, Scientific Assistant, Library Assistant, Technician-B, Draughtsman-B, and Cook-A. These are temporary posts for now, though they tend to continue long-term, and selected candidates should be ready to be posted anywhere in India. Selection is through a written test (or CBT) followed by a skill test — there’s no interview involved.
Vacancies and Eligibility
Code
Post
Vacancies
Qualification
Pay Level
Salary
001
Technician-B (Electronics)
8
SSLC + ITI/NTC/NAC in Electronics
3
₹21,700/month
002
Technician-B (Carpenter)
1
SSLC + ITI/NTC/NAC in Carpenter trade
3
₹21,700/month
003
Draughtsman-B (Civil)
1*
SSLC + ITI/NTC/NAC in Draughtsman Civil
3
₹21,700/month
004
Draughtsman-B (Mechanical)
1
SSLC + ITI/NTC/NAC in Draughtsman Mechanical
3
₹21,700/month
005
Technical Assistant (Electronics)
6
First Class Diploma in Electronics
7
₹44,900/month
006
Technical Assistant (Mechanical)
1
First Class Diploma in Mechanical Engg.
7
₹44,900/month
007
Scientific Assistant (Computer Science)
4*
First Class B.Sc. in Computer Science
7
₹44,900/month
008
Scientific Assistant (Mathematics)
1
First Class B.Sc. in Mathematics
7
₹44,900/month
009
Library Assistant-A
1
Graduate + Master’s in Library Science, both First Class
2
₹19,900/month
010
Cook-A
2*
SSLC + 5 years’ cook experience at a reputed hotel/canteen
2
₹19,900/month
Total
27
*One vacancy each in posts 003, 007 & 010 is earmarked for PwBD candidates
Candidates are shortlisted for the skill test in a 1:5 ratio, with at least 10 candidates called per post. The written test can be taken in Hindi or English; the skill test is conducted only in Bengaluru.
Application Fee
Category
Technical/Scientific/Library Assistant
Technician-B/Draughtsman-B/Cook-A
General/OBC/EWS
₹250 (refundable if written test attended)
₹100 (refundable if written test attended)
SC/ST/PwBD/Women/Ex-servicemen
Free
Free
Payment goes only through the Bharatkosh gateway — net banking, UPI, or debit card. Cash, cheques, and demand drafts aren’t accepted.
A Few Things Worth Knowing
Point
Detail
Mode of application
Online only; physical applications won’t be considered
Posting location
Anywhere in India; may involve rotational or round-the-clock shifts
ODL candidates
Not eligible for the Technical Assistant post
Final-year students
Not eligible; only those who’ve already passed can apply
Govt/PSU employees
Need a No Objection Certificate at the skill test stage
Application edits
Not allowed after submission — double-check before submitting