The Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC), operating under the Apprentices Act, 1961, has opened applications for Technician Apprentices and Graduate Apprentices (B.E/B.Tech/Bachelor in Hotel Management/B.Com/B.Sc./B.A.) for the training year 2023-2024. Eligible candidates must hold qualifications from a recognized university within the Southern Region of the Board of Apprenticeship Training. This region encompasses Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and Puducherry.
The interviews for these positions are scheduled for October 7, 2023, at the Government Polytechnic College in Kalamassery, Ernakulam District, Kerala, running from 9:30 am to 5:00 pm. Interested candidates are required to register online on the Ministry of Education NATS portal at www.nats.education.gov.in or www.sdcentre.org. Additionally, they should bring their Registration Number and a printout of their registration to the walk-in interview.
Points to Remember
Venue: Govt. Polytechnic College, Kalamassery, Ernakulam District, Kerala.
Walk in Date: 07 October 2023 Time: 9.30 am to 5.00 pm
Organization
Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC)
Recruitment type
Apprentices Training
Job
Graduate Apprentices and Technician Apprentices
No. Of vaccancy
435 posts - All over Kerala
In their recent 2023 recruitment notification, the Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC) has announced a total of 435 vacancies. Interested candidates can find the details of these job openings below:
Category-wise Vacancies:
1. Graduate Apprentices: 273 positions
2. Technician Apprentices: 162 positions
Discipline-wise Breakdown of Graduate Apprentice Positions:
- Aeronautical/Aerospace: 15
- Chemical: 10
- Civil: 12
- Computer Science: 20
- Electrical: 12
- Electronics: 43
- Mechanical: 45
- Metallurgy: 06
- Production: 04
- Fire & Safety: 02
- Hotel Management & Catering Technology: 04
- B.Com: 34
- B.Sc: 33
- B.A: 33
Technician Apprentices:
Total Posts: 162
Discipline-wise breakdown:
Aeronautical/Aerospace: 08
Chemical: 25
Civil: 08
Computer Science: 15
Electrical: 10
Electronics: 40
Instrument Technology: 06
Mechanical: 50
These vacancies provide various opportunities for candidates with different educational backgrounds and disciplines.
Salary
Rs.8,000 – 9,000/-
Age limit
Here are the age limits for the specified posts:
1. Graduate Apprentices: Maximum age limit of 28 years.
2. Technician Apprentices: Maximum age limit of 30 years.
Applicants from SC/ST backgrounds have a relaxation of up to 5 years, while OBC candidates can avail of a 3-year relaxation as per Government of India rules. Further details regarding relaxation in the upper age limit can be found in the official VSSC ISRO Notification 2023 for reference.
Qualification
Here are the qualification requirements for various disciplines:
For Graduate Apprentices:
- Aeronautical/Aerospace
- Chemical
- Civil
- Computer Science
- Electrical
- Electronics
- Mechanical
- Metallurgy
- Production
- Fire & Safety
Qualification: First Class Engineering Degree [Four/three-year duration (for lateral entry)] granted by a recognized University in the respective field with not less than 65% marks/6.84 CGPA. (Conversion of CGPA into % is not allowed for determining eligibility).
For Graduate Apprentice - Hotel Management & Catering Technology:
- Qualification: First Class Degree (4 years) in Hotel Management/Catering Technology (AICTE approved) with not less than 60% marks.
For Graduate Apprentice - B.Com, B.Sc, and B.A:
- Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce (Three-year duration) for B.Com, Bachelor’s Degree in Science (Three-year duration) for B.Sc, and Bachelor’s Degree in Arts (Three-year duration) for B.A, granted by a recognized University with not less than 60% marks/6.32 CGPA. (Conversion of CGPA into % is not permitted to determine eligibility).
For Technician Apprentices:
- Qualification: First Class Diploma in Engineering (three years duration) awarded by a State Board of Technical Education in the respective field.
How to apply
The interview for this opportunity is exclusively scheduled as a walk-in interview on October 7, 2023. It's crucial to emphasize that applications will only be considered if submitted through this walk-in interview method, and no other application methods will be entertained. To participate, candidates must complete their online registration on the Ministry of Education NATS portal, accessible at www.nats.education.gov.in or www.sdcentre.org.
During the walk-in interview, candidates must bring their Registration Number and a printed copy of their registration details as part of the application process. The interview will take place at the Government Polytechnic College in Kalamassery, Ernakulam District, Kerala, commencing at 9:30 am and concluding at 5:00 pm. These key details are essential for candidates to effectively engage in the interview process and enhance their chances of securing this opportunity.