Cook-A – ISRO
Quick Info
- Vacancies
- Vacancies: 2
- Employment Type
- Employment Type: Full Time
- Pay Scale
- Pay Scale: ₹19,900 per month
- Qualification
- Qualification: SSLC/SSC pass or equivalent with 5 years of experience as a cook in a well-established hotel or canteen.
- Experience Required
- Experience Required: Minimum 5 years of experience in a similar capacity as a cook in a well-established hotel or canteen.
- Age Limit
- Age Limit: Between 18 to 35 years
- Application Mode
- Application Mode: Online
- Deadline
- Deadline:
The Cook-A position at ISRO ISTRAC involves managing culinary operations in staff canteens and guest houses. There are 2 vacancies with a starting pay of ₹19,900, requiring a 10th standard pass and 5 years of relevant experience. This role is suited for experienced cooks who want to work in a stable government environment with regular benefits. Successful candidates will be responsible for preparing quality meals for ISRO personnel at Bengaluru or Hassan locations.
- Cooks are responsible for meal preparation and kitchen management in well-established hotels or canteens.
- Requires an SSLC/SSC pass and a minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar capacity.
- Selection involves a 1.5-hour Written Test (60 MCQs) and a practical Skill Test.
- Experience certificates from individuals will not be accepted; they must be from established organizations.
- One vacancy is earmarked for PwBD-HH (Hard of Hearing) category candidates at ISTRAC.
applyforgovt.com is an independent informational platform and is not affiliated with any government organization, PSU, ministry, department, or recruiting authority. Verify details on the official website before applying.
Additional Salary Information
Pay Level 2 in the 7th CPC Pay Matrix (₹19,900 per month) plus applicable central government allowances.
Important Dates
Selection Process
Initial screening based on academic performance.
Written Test / Computer Based Test (CBT) consisting of 80 MCQs.
Skill Test (Qualifying nature, Go-No-Go basis) for shortlisted candidates in 1:5 ratio.
Final selection based on marks obtained in the Written Test/CBT.
Application Fees
Technical/Scientific Assistant: ₹250 (Non-refundable) + ₹500 Processing Fee Technician/Draughtsman/Cook: ₹100 (Non-refundable) + ₹400 Processing Fee Exempted Categories (Women/SC/ST/PwBD/ESM): Full refund of Processing Fee
Reservation
ISTRAC: UR-01 (Earmarked for PwBD-HH), MCF Hassan: UR-01
How to Apply
- Visit the official ISRO or ISTRAC website at www.isro.gov.in or www.istrac.gov.in.
- Navigate to the 'Careers' section and locate Advertisement No. ISTRAC:02:2026.
- Click on the link for online registration available from 27 June 2026.
- Fill in the application form with correct details, especially E-mail ID and Mobile number.
- Upload scanned copies of your recent color passport photo (50-100kb) and signature (50-100kb) in .jpg/.jpeg format.
- Upload essential qualification and experience certificates as required.
- Pay the application and processing fee online via Bharatkosh e-Payment gateway.
- Submit the application and take a printout of the completed form for future reference.
Frequently Asked Questions
The starting pay is ₹19,900 per month in Pay Level 2 plus admissible allowances.
A 10th standard pass and 5 years of experience as a cook in a reputed hotel or canteen are required.
There are 2 vacancies: one at ISTRAC Bengaluru and one at MCF Hassan.