ISRO LPSC Eligibility Criteria 2026: Age Limit, Educational Qualification & Category-wise Details Explained

Before applying for ISRO LPSC Recruitment 2026 (Advertisement No. LPSC/02/2026 dated 15.08.2026), it is essential to check whether you meet the eligibility criteria for the post you intend to apply for. LPSC has laid down specific educational qualification and age limit norms for each of its 19 vacancies across Technical Assistant, Technician ‘B’, Draughtsman ‘B’, and Fireman ‘A’ posts. This blog breaks down the complete eligibility criteria — post-wise qualification, age limit, category-wise relaxation, and other essential conditions — so you can confirm your eligibility before you begin the application process.

ISRO LPSC Eligibility Criteria 2026 – Detailed PDF

Download the ISRO LPSC Eligibility Criteria PDF to check the complete details on age limit, educational qualification, age relaxation for SC, ST and OBC candidates, and post-wise eligibility requirements for Technical Assistant, Technician B, Fireman and other posts. Candidates should verify their eligibility before applying.

Quick Overview: ISRO LPSC Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria

Post-wise Educational Qualification for ISRO LPSC Recruitment 2026

Technical Assistant (Post No. 813 & 814) — Level 7

Candidates must have passed their diploma with First Class — this is a non-negotiable requirement for both disciplines under the Technical Assistant post.

Technician ‘B’ (Post No. 815 & 816) — Level 3

Both posts require a matriculation-level pass (SSLC/SSC) combined with a National Council for Vocational Training (NCVT)-recognised ITI certificate in the specific trade.

Draughtsman ‘B’ (Post No. 817) — Level 3

Fireman ‘A’ (Post No. 802) — Level 2

Unlike the other posts, Fireman ‘A’ does not require an ITI certificate, but candidates must meet specific physical fitness benchmarks in addition to the educational qualification.

The essential qualification for all posts should be from any recognised State Board/Institution, and only candidates who possess the required qualification as on 04.09.2026 are eligible to apply.

Age Limit for ISRO LPSC Recruitment 2026 (As on 04.09.2026)

• Minimum age for all posts is 18 years.
• Maximum age is 35 years for post nos. 813 to 817, and 25 years for post no. 802 (as on 04.09.2026).
• Age relaxation of 5 years applies to SC/ST candidates and 3 years to OBC candidates, but only for posts reserved for their category.
• Age relaxation does NOT apply to SC/ST/OBC candidates applying against Unreserved (UR) posts.

Category-wise Age Relaxation Beyond SC/ST/OBC – ISRO LPSC 2026

Apart from SC/ST/OBC relaxation, the following categories are also eligible for age relaxation as per Government of India orders issued from time to time:

• Ex-Servicemen
• Persons With Benchmark Disabilities (PWBD)
• Departmental candidates
• Meritorious sportspersons
• Widows, divorced women, and women judicially separated from their husbands who have not remarried

Reservation and Backlog Details

• One UR post at Bengaluru under post no. 813 is reserved for PWBD-MD (Backlog Vacancy) — covering categories such as LV, HH, OA, OL, OAL, Dw, LC, CP, and OH. If PWBD-MD candidates are unavailable, other PWBD categories will be considered; if none are available, the post reverts to UR.
• Post no. 815 is similarly reserved for PWBD-MD (Backlog Vacancy).
• Under post no. 816 (Fitter), 02 out of 09 posts are reserved for Ex-Servicemen, and 01 out of 05 Valiamala posts is reserved for PWBD (HH).
• OBC reservation is available only to candidates who do not fall under the Creamy Layer, and the OBC certificate must specifically mention exclusion from the Creamy Layer and be valid/updated at the relevant time.
• EWS candidates must possess an Income and Asset Certificate issued by the Competent Authority (in the DOPT-prescribed format) on or before 04.09.2026, and must upload the certificate for FY 2025–26 (valid for 2026–27) on the recruitment portal.

ISRO LPSC 2026 – Physical Requirements (Post-wise)

Each post also comes with specific physical ability requirements (such as standing, lifting, climbing, hearing, seeing) that candidates should be aware of, since these are linked to the nature of duties:

Candidates with certain physical/medical limitations relevant to these duties should review the detailed physical requirement codes in the official notification before applying.

Common Eligibility Mistakes to Avoid in ISRO LPSC Recruitment 2026

• Applying without First Class in the diploma for Technical Assistant posts — this is a strict requirement, not a general guideline.
• Assuming SC/ST/OBC relaxation applies to UR posts — it doesn’t. Relaxation is valid only for posts reserved for the respective category.
• Uploading an outdated or non-compliant OBC certificate — it must exclude Creamy Layer status and be current.
• Missing the EWS income and asset certificate deadline — it must be obtained on or before 04.09.2026.
• Not checking post-specific physical requirements — especially relevant for Fireman and Fitter posts involving physical duties.
• Applying for Technician/Draughtsman posts without an NCVT-recognised ITI certificate — trade certificates from non-NCVT bodies will not be accepted.
• Ignoring the qualification cut-off date — your qualification must be completed and valid as on 04.09.2026, not merely “in progress.”

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