ISTRAC Recruitment Dossier

Shortlisted Candidates Called Interview the

Official gazetted recruitment notification for Shortlisted Candidates Called Interview the administered by ISTRAC Authority (Himachal Pradesh).

Updated: October 8, 2026 Hiring Authority: ISTRAC Authority Sanctioned Vacancies: 1 Openings Remuneration: Rs. 123,100 - 144,200 (Level-13) Cutoff Date: 2022-12-11 Posting Jurisdiction: Himachal Pradesh

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Cadre & Category-Wise Vacancy Distribution

Reservation Category	Sanctioned Vacancies	Reservation Covenants
Unreserved (UR / General)	1 Posts	Open Merit Competency
Other Backward Classes (OBC-NCL)	0 Posts	27% Central Statutory Quota (Non-Creamy Layer)
Scheduled Caste (SC)	0 Posts	15% Constitutional Reservation Quota
Scheduled Tribe (ST)	0 Posts	7.5% Constitutional Reservation Quota
Economically Weaker Section (EWS)	0 Posts	10% Income & Asset Certificate Criteria
Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwD)	0 Posts	Horizontal Reservation (4% Quota)
Ex-Servicemen (ESM)	0 Posts	DoPT Horizontal Defense Quota
Total Confirmed Cadre Openings	1 Vacancies	Official Sanctioned Strength

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

Remuneration Component	Sanctioned Entitlement	Statutory Reference
Scale of Pay	Rs. 123,100 - 144,200 (Level-13)	Official Gazetted Pay Band
Starting Basic Pay	Rs. 25,500	Pay Matrix Entry Index
Dearness Allowance (DA)	50% of Basic Pay	CPI-IW Indexed Central Government Order
House Rent Allowance (HRA)	27% (X Class) / 18% (Y Class) / 9% (Z Class)	DoPT City Classification Guidelines
Transport Allowance (TA)	Rs. 1,350 to Rs. 7,200 + Applicable DA	Grade Pay Level entitlement
Retirement & Social Security	National Pension System (NPS 14% Govt Share)	PFRDA Pension Regulations
Statutory Medical Benefits	CGHS Medical Facility / Comprehensive Insurance	Central Services Medical Rules

Eligibility, Educational Qualifications & Age Benchmarks

Eligibility Parameter	Prescribed Requirement	Verification Standards
Prescribed Education	Graduate / Diploma in relevant discipline	UGC / AICTE Accredited University
Essential Discipline	Graduate / Technical Degree	Official Marksheets & Degree Validation
Prescribed Age Range	18 to 30 Years (As on cutoff)	Matriculation / Secondary Board Certificate
Statutory Age Relaxations	SC/ST: 5 Years, OBC: 3 Years, PwD: 10 Years	DoPT Category Certificate Format
Nationality / Domicile	Citizen of India	Aadhaar / Electoral ID / Domicile Certificate

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Designation & Cadre	Vacancies	Scale of Pay	Cutoff Date
Shortlisted Candidate Interview Cars DRDO Projec	1 Openings	Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)	2026-09-30
Jrf Recruitment in a Serb Dst Proj	1 Openings	Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)	2024-01-01
Shortlisted Candidates Selected the Interviews	1 Openings	Rs. 44,900 - 47,600 (Level-7)	2026-09-30
List of Candidates Shortlisted Jrf Selection	1 Openings	Rs. 123,100 - 144,200 (Level-13)	2026-09-30

Active Procurement Tenders by ISTRAC

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Contract Scope & NIT Notice	Estimated Value	Statutory EMD	Submission Cutoff
Comprehensive Amc for 10 of 500kw Solar Pcu Model Hiverter Np201i at Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Comprehensive Annual Maintenance Contract of 800 Kld Stp and 30 Kld Etp N Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Comprehensive Annual Maintenance Contract of Electrical Sanitary Napkin I Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Construction of Community Recreation Activities Basketball Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30

Statutory Recruitment FAQ Accordion

What is the pay scale for Shortlisted Candidates Called Interview the?

The sanctioned remuneration is Rs. 123,100 - 144,200 (Level-13) under the 7th Central Pay Commission framework, accompanied by standard Central/State allowances including Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), and National Pension System (NPS) benefits.

What is the official application deadline?

The confirmed deadline for online application registration and fee settlement is 2022-12-11. Candidates are urged to finalize submissions in advance of the deadline.

How to verify authentic notification circulars from ISTRAC Authority?

All official notifications and gazetted circulars are published directly on the verified sovereign domain istrac.gov.in. Always cross-check notice references against primary government bulletins.

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Application Procedure & Document Submission Roadmap

Visit the official ISTRAC/ISRO recruitment portal and complete the One Time Registration (OTR) by providing valid email, mobile number, and Aadhaar details to generate a unique candidate login ID.

Log in to the candidate dashboard, select the specific recruitment notification, and fill in personal, educational, and experience details accurately while ensuring all data matches official government identity documents.

Upload scanned copies of recent passport-sized photographs, signature, educational mark sheets, and category certificates in the prescribed format and size as specified in the official recruitment notification guidelines.

Proceed to the integrated payment gateway to remit the non-refundable application fee via net banking, credit card, or debit card, ensuring the transaction status is updated to successful before exiting.

Download the final submitted application form for personal records and monitor the portal periodically for the release of the admit card, which is issued only to candidates meeting eligibility criteria.

Comprehensive Selection Process & Syllabus Framework

The candidate evaluation matrix for Shortlisted Candidates Called Interview the is governed by standardized testing protocols designed to assess core competency, analytical reasoning, and specialized domain knowledge.

Selection Phase / Exam Paper	Weightage & Duration	Core Syllabus Scope & Evaluation Focus
Computer Based Screening Test	100 Marks, 90 Minutes	General Aptitude, Quantitative Reasoning, Logical Deduction, and Basic Computer Literacy.
Cadre Domain Specialization	200 Marks, 120 Minutes	Technical subjects relevant to the specific post, including core engineering principles, ISRO operational protocols, and domain-specific technical knowledge.
Document Verification and Medical	Qualifying Only	Verification of original academic credentials, caste/category certificates, and a comprehensive medical fitness examination as per ISRO medical standards.
Final Merit List	N/A	Preparation of final list based on aggregate performance in the screening and domain tests, subject to category-wise reservation norms.

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

ISTRAC (ISRO Telemetry, Tracking and Command Network) positions generally align with the 7th CPC Pay Matrix. For a typical technical or administrative cadre at Level 7, the entry basic pay is Rs 44,900. With current DA at 53 percent (Rs 23,797), HRA for Class X cities at 27 percent (Rs 12,123), and Transport Allowance (Rs 3,600 plus DA), the gross monthly salary approximates Rs 86,320. After mandatory deductions including NPS (10 percent of Basic plus DA) and professional tax, the estimated in-hand salary is approximately Rs 75,000 to Rs 78,000. Under the anticipated 8th CPC, pay structures are expected to undergo a fitment factor revision, potentially increasing the entry basic pay to align with inflation and private sector parity, ensuring that scientific and technical personnel remain competitively compensated within the government framework.

Statutory Reservation & Age Relaxation Guidelines

Recruitment follows DoPT Office Memorandum guidelines ensuring social justice. SC/ST candidates receive a 5-year age relaxation, while OBC-NCL candidates receive 3 years. PwBD candidates are granted 10 years of age relaxation, with additional provisions for specific disabilities. The EWS category is entitled to a 10 percent vertical reservation in direct recruitment. Women candidates, along with SC/ST and PwBD applicants, are typically exempted from application fees or provided significant concessions. All reservations are subject to the production of valid, current-year certificates issued by competent authorities at the time of document verification to ensure compliance with constitutional mandates and central government employment policies.

Recruitment & Examination FAQs — Shortlisted Candidates Called Inter

What is the typical cutoff trend for ISTRAC recruitment?

Cutoffs are dynamic and depend on the number of vacancies, difficulty level of the paper, and the number of applicants, usually ranging between 65 to 75 percent for unreserved categories.

Is there a normalization process for multi-shift exams?

Yes, if the examination is conducted in multiple shifts, ISRO employs a standard normalization formula to ensure fairness across different difficulty levels of question papers.

Does ISTRAC require a service bond?

Selected candidates may be required to sign a service bond for a specific duration, typically three to five years, committing to serve the organization or reimburse training costs.

What is the duration of the probation period?

The standard probation period for direct recruits in ISRO/ISTRAC is two years, during which performance is monitored before confirmation to the permanent cadre.

Can the syllabus be downloaded from the portal?

The syllabus is provided as an annexure within the official recruitment notification; candidates must strictly adhere to the topics listed therein for preparation.

What are the primary posting locations for ISTRAC?

Postings are primarily at ISTRAC centers in Bengaluru, Lucknow, Port Blair, Thiruvananthapuram, or other ground stations across India depending on organizational requirements.