Space Physics Laboratory (SPL) of Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC), Thiruvananthapuram, under Indian Space Research Organisation, Department of Space, Government of India; has invited applications for 10 positions of Junior Research Fellow (JRF). 

Essential qualifications: (a)  M.Sc. Degree in Physics/Applied Physics/Engineering Physics/Space Physics/Atmospheric Science/Meteorology/Planetary Sciences with an aggregate minimum of 65% marks (average of all semesters) or CGPA/CPI grading of 6.84 on a 10 point scale or equivalent OR M.S/M.E/M.Tech in Atmospheric Science/Space Science/Planetary Science/Applied Physics/Engineering 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 (b) Applicants should also have qualified one of the following: (i)   CSIR-UGC National Eligibility Test, including NET-Lectureship (ii)  Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) conducted by MHRD (iii) Joint Entrance Screening Test (JEST)

Age Limit: 28 years as on 02.04.2025 (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).

 Emoluments: The Fellowship is initially for a period of one year and is renewable annually for a total period of five years. There will be a review of the activity every year for the renewal of the fellowship. The Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) carries an amount of Rs. 37,000 per month, with a possibility to be increased to Rs. 42,000/- as Senior Research Fellowship (SRF), after two years, on successful completion and review of research work of the previous two years by a review committee. Candidates are eligible for HRA as per rules of VSSC. The research fellows will not be entitled to Dearness Allowance (DA).

Service conditions: Selected students will first undergo course work, and subsequently work under the supervision of a senior faculty of SPL for Ph.D. They will be allowed medical benefits, as per the rules of VSSC. Research Fellows are eligible for leave as per DOS norms. Participation of JRF/SRF in any scientific event in India or abroad will be treated as ‘on duty’ and they will be eligible for travelling allowance 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.

Notification is available at https://www.vssc.gov.in/DetailedAdvt333.html 

Application: Application can be submitted online the link provided at https://rmt.vssc.gov.in/RMT333/applyV1.jsp  latest by 1700 hrs on 02.04.2025.

All communications with the applicants will be made through e-mail/VSSC website only. 

For more details, visit http://www.vssc.gov.in.