The ISRO IPRC age limit 2026 depends on the post code in Advertisement No. IPRC/RMT/2026/01. For post codes 60–68 and 70, the stated age band is 18 to 35 years as on 5 October 2026. For Fireman ‘A’ (post code 71), the age band is 18 to 25 years on that same cutoff date.
Important date update: IPRC has extended online application submission to 24 October 2026, 5:00 PM, and fee remittance to 29 October 2026, 5:00 PM. The extension notice changes those deadlines; it does not announce a new age cutoff. The detailed notification still states 5 October 2026 as the cutoff for age and qualifications. Checked against the official IPRC notice and corrigendum on 13 October 2026.
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ISRO IPRC Age Limit 2026 at a Glance
| Post codes | Posts covered | Age on 5 October 2026 | Calculated DOB window for the base age band |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60–68 and 70 | Technical Assistant, Technician ‘B’ and Cook ‘A’ | 18–35 years | 6 October 1990 to 5 October 2008 |
| 71 | Fireman ‘A’ | 18–25 years | 6 October 2000 to 5 October 2008 |
The notification gives the age bands and cutoff date rather than a separate post-wise DOB table. The date windows above are calculated from those stated bands; they are for the unrelaxed age limits. The official advertisement and any later corrigendum take precedence if IPRC issues a more specific DOB rule.
Which IPRC Posts Use the 18–35 Age Limit?
The 18–35 band applies to Technical Assistant posts 60, 61 and 62; Technician ‘B’ posts 63, 64, 65, 66, 67 and 68; and Cook ‘A’, post code 70. The notice lists the following 22 vacancies in total:
| Post | Post codes | Vacancies | Qualification summary in the notice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Technical Assistant | 60–62 | 5 | First-class diploma in the notified discipline: Automobile, Mechanical/Production, or Electronics/Communication and specified related disciplines |
| Technician ‘B’ | 63–68 | 13 | SSLC/SSC/Matric/10th standard plus the relevant ITI trade certificate with NTC or NAC from NCVT |
| Cook ‘A’ | 70 | 1 | 10th standard pass and five years’ experience as a cook in an established hotel or canteen; the notice requires an employer-issued experience certificate |
| Fireman ‘A’ | 71 | 3 | 10th standard pass, prescribed physical standards, and the preliminary medical examination certificate required by the notice |
| Total | 22 |
The Technical Assistant and Technician ‘B’ roles, along with Cook ‘A’, use the 18–35 age band. Fireman ‘A’ is different: it has a lower upper-age limit of 25 and additional physical and medical requirements.
What Is the DOB Cutoff for ISRO IPRC Recruitment 2026?
The detailed advertisement names 5 October 2026 as the cutoff date for computing age and checking essential qualifications/experience. Use your date of birth against that date—not your age today and not the later application deadline.
Examples for post codes 60–68 and 70
- A person born on 5 October 1991 turns 35 on the cutoff date and is within the basic 18–35 band, subject to the remaining eligibility conditions.
- A person born on 5 October 1990 turns 36 on the cutoff date and is over the standard upper age limit unless an applicable relaxation changes the result.
- A person born on 5 October 2008 turns 18 on the cutoff date. A person born on 6 October 2008 has not yet turned 18 on that date.
Examples for Fireman ‘A’ (post code 71)
- A person born on 5 October 2001 turns 25 on the cutoff date and is within the basic 18–25 band, subject to the other requirements.
- A person born on 5 October 2000 turns 26 on the cutoff date and exceeds the standard upper age limit unless an applicable relaxation applies.
These are worked examples from the notification’s stated age bands and cutoff date, not separate examples published by IPRC. If your date of birth is close to either boundary, compare it with the detailed advertisement and retain the documents used for the application.
Age Relaxation in ISRO IPRC Recruitment 2026
The detailed notice provides five years of age relaxation for SC/ST candidates and three years for OBC candidates where the advertised post is reserved for the relevant category. It also lists upper-age relaxation under applicable Government of India orders for eligible serving government employees, ex-servicemen, Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD), widows, divorced women and women judicially separated from their husbands who have not remarried, and meritorious sportspersons.
Do not add years to your limit automatically just because you belong to a category. Check whether the specific post is reserved for that category and whether you satisfy the notification’s documentary conditions. The advertisement refers to applicable government orders for the other listed groups; it does not give one universal additional number for every such case.
How Many Vacancies and What Is the Selection Process?
Advertisement No. IPRC/RMT/2026/01, dated 12 September 2026, lists 22 vacancies across Technical Assistant, Technician ‘B’, Cook ‘A’ and Fireman ‘A’ roles. For Technical Assistant, Technician ‘B’ and Cook ‘A’, the listed selection stages are a written test followed by a curriculum-based skill test. Fireman ‘A’ candidates face a written test, a physical-efficiency skill test and a detailed medical examination.
For the Fireman ‘A’ post, the notification also sets physical fitness standards and requires a preliminary medical examination certificate with the online application. Meeting the age requirement alone therefore does not establish eligibility for that post.
Revised Application and Fee Dates
| Item | Current date stated by IPRC |
|---|---|
| Online application submission closes | 24 October 2026, 5:00 PM |
| Online fee remittance closes | 29 October 2026, 5:00 PM |
| Age and qualification cutoff stated in the detailed notification | 5 October 2026 |
The fee-payment extension does not mean a new application can be submitted until 29 October. The corrigendum separately extends submission and fee remittance. Applicants should complete the application by the submission deadline and confirm that any payment has been recorded successfully on the official portal.
How to Check Your IPRC Age Eligibility
- Open the official IPRC careers page and select Advertisement No. IPRC/RMT/2026/01.
- Identify your post code and confirm whether the base age band is 18–35 or 18–25.
- Calculate your completed age on 5 October 2026. You can use our Age Calculator to work out age from a date of birth, then compare the result with the notification.
- Read the reservation and relaxation conditions for your specific post. Prepare the required category, qualification, experience, physical-fitness or medical documents, as applicable.
- Submit any application by 24 October 2026, 5:00 PM, and follow the official portal’s instructions for fee payment by the extended fee deadline.
These limits apply only to IPRC Advertisement No. IPRC/RMT/2026/01. Other ISRO recruitment notices can use different age limits and cutoff dates. For example, the separate ISRO SAC Recruitment 2026 guide covers a different recruitment and should not be used to determine IPRC eligibility.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ISRO IPRC age limit in 2026?
For post codes 60–68 and 70, the age band is 18–35 years as on 5 October 2026. For Fireman ‘A’, post code 71, it is 18–25 years on the same date.
Has the IPRC age cutoff changed with the application extension?
The extension notice revises the online application deadline to 24 October and the fee deadline to 29 October 2026. It does not state a new age cutoff. The detailed notification identifies 5 October 2026 as the cutoff date for age and qualifications.
How much age relaxation is available for SC/ST and OBC candidates?
The notice provides five years for SC/ST and three years for OBC candidates if the relevant post is reserved for that category. Other listed categories may qualify for upper-age relaxation under applicable Government of India orders.
What is the last date to apply for IPRC recruitment 2026?
The revised online application submission deadline is 24 October 2026, 5:00 PM. The fee-remittance deadline is 29 October 2026, 5:00 PM.
Official Sources
- ISRO Propulsion Complex: Detailed Notification, Advertisement No. IPRC/RMT/2026/01 (12 September 2026).
- IPRC corrigendum extending application submission and fee-remittance dates.
- Official IPRC Careers and Current Openings.
Before applying, read the complete official advertisement and the latest corrigenda. The post code, age cutoff, reservation conditions and any specific relaxation must all match your circumstances.
