Organisation : Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC)
Post Name : Recruitment for Post Graduate Trainee in 2017
Reference Number : Advertisement No.VSSC-299
Application Form : http://www.indianjobtalks.com/uploads/76493-form.pdf
Notification : http://www.vssc.gov.in/VSSC_V4/index...nt-advt-no-299
Home Page : http://www.vssc.gov.in/VSSC_V4/

Post Graduate Trainee Recruitment :
Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC), the largest establishment under the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), engaged in the development of Sounding Rockets, Launch Vehicles, Spacecraft Subsystems and other Space related fundamental research activities, invites applications from eligible candidates for the following position

Name of Position : Post Graduate Trainee
Qualification : M.Sc. Degree in Computer Science in First Class
Status of Position : Short-term assignment to work on specified projects
No. of Positions : 2
Duration : One year (extendable upto one more year)
Remuneration : 25,000/- per month (Consolidated)

Candidates who have passed M.Sc. Computer Science after April 2014 only need to apply. Interested aspirants may submit their application in the prescribed format by affixing their recent passport size colour photograph and enclosing self attested copy of certificates on or before 28.07.2017 by Speed Post to
Senior Administrative Officer,
Recruitment & Review Section,
Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre,
Thiruvananthapuram - 695 022.
The envelope containing the application should be superscribed as “Application for the position of POST GRADUATE TRAINEE ON SHORT-TERM ASSIGNMENT – ADVT.NO 299.”.

About us :
Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC) is the lead Centre of Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) under the Department of Space (DOS), Government of India. The Centre is named in fond memory of Dr Vikram A Sarabhai, the great visionary and the father of Indian Space Programme.

POSITION CODE – 01
JUNIOR RESEARCH FELLOW ( 6 POSITIONS )

Eligibility :
(a) M.Sc. Degree in Physics/Applied Physics/Space Physics /Atmospheric Science/Meteorology/ Space Science/Planetary Sciences/Astronomy/ Astrophysics
OR
M.Tech in Atmospheric Science/Space Science/Planetary Science/Applied Physics with minimum 60% marks as average of all semesters in aggregate or CGPA/CPI grading of 6.5 on a 10 point scale or equivalent.
and
(b) Applicants should also have qualified one of the following:
1. CSIR-UGC National Eligibility Test, including NET-Lectureship.
2. Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) conducted by MHRD.
3. Joint Admission Test (JAM) conducted by MHRD.
4. Joint Entrance Screening Test (JEST)

Age Limit : 28 years as on 07.08.2017. (31 years for OBC candidates and 33 years in case of SC/ST candidates. Persons with Disability are eligible for age relaxation as per rules).

Selection Process :
The selection of JRF will be based on the performance at the interview. Initial screening of applications will be conducted to short-list meritorious candidates for interview. The qualification prescribed is the minimum requirement and the same does not automatically make candidates eligible for interview.

The interview will be scheduled at VSSC, Thiruvananthapuram. The call letter for interview will be sent to the short-listed candidates by e-mail. The result of the interview will be announced at the VSSC website subsequently.

At the time of interview the candidates are required to produce original documents of the following:
1) No Objection Certificate, from the employer concerned in respect of those applicants who are employed under Central / State Government / Public Sector Undertakings / Autonomous Bodies.
2) Originals of all certificates, mark sheets, Ph.D. degree in proof of educational qualification, [Equivalency Certificate in case of foreign Degree] Proof of work experience, age etc.

The selected JRFs will work on specific research themes and can register for Ph.D degree. Selected candidates should be willing to work anywhere in India (including remote places) and partake in field experiments including aircrafts and ship cruises, as per the requirements.

Applications will be received on-line only. The application format for on-line registration is available in the website vssc.gov.in from 1000 hours on 24.07.2017 to 1700 hours on 07.08.2017.