Cook ‘A’

About this recruitment

IPRC recruitment under Advertisement IPRC/RMT/2026/01 for one Cook ‘A’ post, Post Code 70. The post is temporary but likely to continue indefinitely; initial posting is at IPRC, Mahendragiri, Tamil Nadu, with liability for posting at ISRO or Department of Space units anywhere in India. Selection is by written test and qualifying skill test; final selection is based on written-test marks.

Eligibility and requirements

Education / qualification

Pass in SSLC/SSC/Matriculation/10th standard and five years’ experience as a cook in a well-established hotel or canteen. An experience certificate from such a hotel/canteen must be submitted at the skill test; certificates from individuals are not accepted.

Eligibility

Only Indian nationals may apply. The prescribed qualification and any required experience must be held by 5 October 2026 and must be from a recognized State Board/University. Exact prescribed qualifications are required; equivalent courses are not accepted. The age limit is calculated as of 5 October 2026. Applicable age relaxation is available under Government of India orders; SC/ST relaxation is 5 years and OBC relaxation is 3 years where the post is reserved for that category. The one vacancy is UR.

Age limit

18–35 years as of 5 October 2026.

Age relaxations

SC/ST: 5 years and OBC: 3 years where the post is reserved for that category; other applicable relaxations follow Government of India orders.

Vacancy and pay

Number of vacancies

1

Pay / remuneration

Pay Matrix Level 02: ₹19,900–₹63,200, as stated in the official notice.

Job type

Temporary (likely to continue indefinitely)

Employment schedule

temporary

How to apply

Application fee

₹500 initially; refund rules depend on category and appearing in the written test. See the official notice.

Application starts

15 Sept 2026

Application deadline

5 Oct 2026, 4:00 pm IST

Apply online only through the IPRC Careers page from 15 September 2026 at 10:00 IST through 5 October 2026 at 16:00 IST. Read the complete official advertisement and its updates before applying. Pay the applicable fee online; separate applications and fees are required for each post. Fee refund is available only to candidates who appear in the written test: for post codes 60–62 the listed fee is ₹750 (full refund for female, SC, ST, Ex-Servicemen and PwBD candidates; ₹500 for others, less bank charges); for post codes 63–68 and 70–71 the listed fee is ₹500 (full refund for those same categories; ₹400 for others, less bank charges). Do not send a paper application. Check the official notice for document, test, and other requirements.