Lpsc Director Recruitment
Official recruitment notice issued by Lpsc for the post of Director. Review verified pay structure, eligibility, vacancies, and application guidelines.
Key Recruitment Specifications
Category-Wise Vacancy Reservation
| UR | Total |
|---|---|
| 1 | 1 |
Essential Educational Qualification
B.Tech / B.E (Engineering), Graduate (Bachelor's Degree), Diploma / Technical Certificate. Candidates must ensure all certificates are verified prior to the cutoff date.
Selection Methodology
Written Examination -> Skill / Typing / Trade Test -> Physical Endurance Test (PET/PST).
Frequently Asked Questions
| Cadre Designation | Vacancies | Pay Level | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Technical Assistant | 1 | Level-10 (Rs. 56,100 | 2026-09-30 |
| Director | 1 | Rs. 123,100 - 144,20 | 2026-09-30 |
| Director | 1 | Rs. 123,100 - 144,20 | 2026-09-30 |
| Government Post / | 1 | Rs. 12300 | 2025-09-11 |
| Procurement Scope | Est. Value | EMD Amount | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tender Notice - Lpsc (Tender: General Governm | Refer Tender Notic | 2% Statutory EMD | Refer RFP Sched |
Application Procedure & Document Submission Roadmap
Access the official LPSC or ISRO centralized recruitment portal to initiate the One-Time Registration by entering valid personal, academic, and contact details to generate unique login credentials.
Upload scanned copies of essential documents including educational certificates, proof of date of birth, experience certificates, research publications, and category certificates in the prescribed PDF format.
Fill out the comprehensive online application form detailing professional achievements, current pay level, organizational hierarchy, and a brief write-up on relevant technological contributions.
Pay the non-refundable application fee through the integrated secure payment gateway using net banking, credit/debit cards, or UPI, and download the generated transaction receipt.
Submit the finalized application form, download the generated confirmation page for future reference, and regularly monitor the portal for the release of the official screening results.
Comprehensive Selection Process & Syllabus Framework
The candidate evaluation matrix for Lpsc Director Recruitment 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Stage 1: Initial Screening and Shortlisting | Qualifying / Profile Evaluation | Academic performance index, Relevance of postgraduate and doctoral research, Years of experience in liquid, cryogenic, or semi-cryogenic propulsion systems, Record of scientific publications and patents |
| Stage 2: Technical Seminar and Presentation | 100 Marks / 45 Minutes | Presentation on past research and development achievements, Proposed technological roadmap for LPSC, Innovations in space propulsion and launch vehicle technologies, Resolution of complex aerospace engineering challenges |
| Stage 3: Personal Interview by Apex Selection Committee | 100 Marks / 60 Minutes | Strategic leadership and vision for the Indian space program, Inter-agency coordination and international collaboration, Financial management and project execution strategies, Human resource management in scientific organizations |
| Stage 4: Document Verification and Medical Examination | Qualifying / Non-graded | Verification of original academic and experience credentials, No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the current employer, Comprehensive medical fitness assessment as per Department of Space guidelines |
7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure
The recruitment for the Director/Senior Scientist-Engineer cadre at the Liquid Propulsion Systems Centre (LPSC) is positioned at Level 14 of the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Pay Matrix, featuring an entry basic pay of Rs. 1,44,200. With the Dearness Allowance (DA) currently positioned at 53% (amounting to Rs. 76,426), and House Rent Allowance (HRA) calculated at the Class X rate of 30% (Rs. 43,260) due to the DA crossing the 50% threshold, the allowances are highly competitive. Additionally, Transport Allowance (TA) is provided at Rs. 7,200 plus DA on TA (Rs. 3,816), totaling Rs. 11,016. This culminates in a Gross Monthly Salary of approximately Rs. 2,74,902. After statutory deductions including 10% towards the National Pension System (NPS) amounting to Rs. 22,063, Professional Tax, and income tax liabilities, the estimated net in-hand monthly salary stands at approximately Rs. 2,35,000.
Statutory Reservation & Age Relaxation Guidelines
The recruitment strictly adheres to the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) guidelines regarding statutory reservations. Age relaxations are granted to reserved categories, providing up to 5 years for Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST), 3 years for Other Backward Classes (OBC - Non-Creamy Layer), and up to 10 years for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD). A 10% vertical reservation is allocated for the Economically Weaker Sections (EWS). In compliance with central government directives, women candidates, SC/ST, and PwBD applicants are exempted from paying the application fee to promote diversity and equal opportunity.
Recruitment & Examination FAQs — Lpsc Director Recruitment
The initial screening cutoff is determined by the Apex Committee based on the candidate's academic credentials, the impact of their research publications, and the duration of their leadership experience in propulsion technology.
No, normalization is not applied because the selection process relies on a single-shift technical presentation and personal interview rather than multi-shift competitive written examinations.
There is no service bond, but the selected candidate is governed by the Central Civil Services (Conduct) Rules and must serve a mandatory probation period.
The standard probation period is one year, which may be extended or waived by the Department of Space based on the performance and evaluation of the appointee.
The presentation must focus on advanced liquid propulsion systems, cryogenic and semi-cryogenic engine technologies, project management methodologies, and strategic planning for space missions.
The primary posting will be at the Liquid Propulsion Systems Centre (LPSC) headquarters in Valiamala (Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala) or its major campus in Mahendragiri (Tamil Nadu).