ISRO PRL Technical Assistant / Technician Recruitment 2025:

Created by Sayooj NS in News 23 Oct 2025
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ISRO PRL Technical Assistant / Technician Recruitment 2025: 

Key Highlights

  • Post Names: Technical Assistant & Technician-B

  • Total Vacancies: 20 (10 for Technical Assistant, 10 for Technician-B)

  • Job Location: Ahmedabad, Gujarat (with liability to be posted at PRL's other units/observatories)

  • Application Mode: Online

  • Recruiting Body: Physical Research Laboratory (PRL), an autonomous unit of ISRO under the Department of Space.


Salary and Benefits (7th Pay Commission)

  • Technical Assistant Salary (Level 7):

    • Pay Scale: ₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400

    • Starting Basic Pay: ₹44,900 per month

  • Technician-B Salary (Level 3):

    • Pay Scale: ₹21,700 – ₹69,100

    • Starting Basic Pay: ₹21,700 per month

  • Allowances & Perks: Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), Transport Allowance (TA), National Pension System (NPS), comprehensive medical facilities, Canteen access, Leave Travel Concession (LTC), Group Insurance, and other Central Government benefits.


Vacancy Breakdown (Total 20)

Post NameTradeVacancies
Technical AssistantCivil02
Mechanical02
Electrical02
Computer Science/IT03
Electronics01
Subtotal10
Technician-BFitter01
Turner02
Machinist01
Electronics Mechanic02
Electrician02
Plumber01
Mechanic Refrigeration & Air Conditioning01
Subtotal10

Eligibility Criteria (as of 31.10.2025)

PostEducational QualificationAge Limit (Maximum)
Technical AssistantFirst Class Diploma in the respective engineering trade from a recognized State Board.35 years
Technician-BMatric (10th Std.) pass AND ITI/NTC/NAC certificate in the relevant trade from NCVT.35 years
  • Minimum Age: 18 years for both posts.

  • Age Relaxation: Applicable for reserved categories (SC/ST up to 40 years, OBC (NCL) up to 38 years), PwBD, Ex-Servicemen, etc., as per Central Government rules.


Selection Process

The process is two-staged: Written Test and Skill Test.

1. Written Test (Shortlisting Stage)

  • Mode: Objective-type, Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs).

  • Questions: 80 MCQs.

  • Duration: 1.5 hours (90 minutes).

  • Marking: +1 mark for every correct answer.

  • Negative Marking: -0.33 marks for every wrong answer.

  • Syllabus: Curriculum-based, relevant to the candidate's Diploma or ITI trade.

  • Test Centers: Ahmedabad (Gujarat), Abu Road (Rajasthan), and Udaipur (Rajasthan).

  • Final Merit: Final selection is based on marks obtained in the Written Test.

2. Skill Test (Qualifying Stage)

  • Shortlisting Ratio: 1:5 (5 candidates called for every 1 vacancy, with a minimum of 10 candidates).

  • Nature: Qualifying in nature (marks are not used for the final merit list, but passing is mandatory).

  • Total Marks: 100 marks.

  • Passing Marks: 50/100 for UR candidates, 40/100 for reserved candidates.


How to Apply Online

  1. Preparation: Gather scanned copies of the required documents: Photo (max 100kb), Signature (max 100kb), DOB proof (10th Certificate), Diploma/ITI certificate/mark sheet, Caste/EWS/PwBD certificate (PDF, max 100kb, if applicable), Ex-serviceman certificate (if applicable).

  2. Access Portal: Go to the official PRL recruitment portal (link provided in the original guide).

  3. Find Advertisement: Locate and click on the advertisement “RECRUITMENT OF TECHNICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN-B (Advt. No. 02/2025)”.

  4. Apply Link: Click the "Apply" link for the specific post (Technical Assistant or Technician-B).

  5. Registration: Register with basic details, a valid email ID, and mobile number.

  6. Form Filling: Log in and accurately fill out the online application form (personal details, educational qualifications, etc.).

  7. Uploading: Upload the required documents (photo, signature, certificates) in the specified format/size.

  8. Payment: Proceed to pay the application fee online.

  9. Submission & Print: Review the form carefully, click "Submit," then download, save, and print a copy for future reference.


Important Dates for PRL Recruitment 2025

EventDate
Application Start DateOctober 4, 2025 (04.10.2025)
Application Last Date (Cut-off Date)October 31, 2025 (31.10.2025)
Date of Notification (Publication)October 22, 2025

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