Vacancies: 175 · Posts: 6 · Type: Regular Government Service · Mode: Online · Fee: ₹750 processing (₹250 kept after CBT for others) · Apply: 27 August–16 September 2026 · Salary: Level-10, ₹56,100 basic · Selection: CBT + Interview · Location: All India (ISRO Centres + PRL)
ISRO is filling Scientist/Engineer ‘SC’ seats in 2026 through two separate pipelines. The GATE-score advertisement (ISRO: ICRB:02) has already closed. This second drive, Advt. No. ISRO: ICRB:03(EMC):2026 dated 27 August 2026, uses a written test and interview instead of GATE.
The ISRO Centralised Recruitment Board (ICRB), under the Department of Space, Government of India, is recruiting 175 Scientist/Engineer ‘SC’ posts in Electronics, Mechanical and Computer Science. Applications are accepted only online from 27 August 2026 to 16 September 2026 (11:55 PM) on the ISRO ICRB application portal.
Pay is Level-10 of the 7th CPC matrix with ₹56,100 basic. Centres include URSC, VSSC, SAC, SDSC SHAR, LPSC, IPRC, HSFC, NRSC, ISTRAC, MCF and PRL. GATE is not required for this advertisement. A valid B.E./B. Tech with 65% marks or CGPA 6.84/10 in an accepted branch.
Who Should Apply?
- B.E./B. Tech in Electronics & Communication and notified allied branches, 65% or CGPA 6.84/10 → Scientist/Engineer ‘SC’ (Electronics) – 100 posts (99 at ISRO Centres + 1 at PRL)
- B.E./B. Tech in Mechanical Engineering and notified allied branches, 65% or CGPA 6.84/10 → Scientist/Engineer ‘SC’ (Mechanical) – 53 posts (52 at ISRO Centres + 1 at PRL)
- B.E./B. Tech in Computer Science Engineering and notified allied branches, 65% or CGPA 6.84/10 → Scientist/Engineer ‘SC’ (Computer Science) – 22 posts (21 at ISRO Centres + 1 at PRL)
- PwBD candidates (categories A to E, 40%+ disability) → identified/backlog seats across Electronics, Mechanical and Computer Science; interchange among A–E is allowed if a suitable candidate in the notified category is not found
- Women, SC/ST, PwBD and Ex-servicemen → same educational cut-off (no marks relaxation), but full processing-fee refund if they appear in the CBT
Who cannot apply
- Non-Indian nationals
- Correspondence-course holders
- MCA holders applying against Computer Science codes
- AMIE candidates who registered after 31 May 2013
- Branches that do not appear in the official FAQ dropdown
- Candidates below both 65% marks and CGPA 6.84/10 (no conversion allowed)
- Those who finished B.E./B.Tech beyond the university’s minimum stipulated duration (example: a 4-year course finished in 5 years)
No state domicile is required. This is an all-India Department of Space recruitment.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification date | 27 August 2026 |
| Online registration starts | 27 August 2026 |
| Last date to apply and pay the fee | 16 September 2026 (11:55 PM) |
| Age cut-off date | 16 September 2026 |
| CBT / written test | To be notified |
| Answer key | Within 3 working days of CBT |
| Objection window | 5 days from answer-key publication |
| Interview | To be notified |
No extension has been announced. Hall tickets will be sent by email only.
Quick Overview – ISRO Scientist/Engineer SC 2026
- Organisation: Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) / Department of Space
- Recruiting body: ISRO Centralised Recruitment Board (ICRB)
- Notification Number: ISRO:ICRB:03(EMC):2026 dated 27 August 2026
- Post Name: Scientist/Engineer ‘SC’
- Total Vacancies: 175 (tentative)
- Job Type: Regular Government Service (Group ‘A’ Gazetted at ISRO Centres; Group ‘A’ Non-Gazetted at PRL). Posts are temporary but likely to continue.
- Sector: Space Science & Technology
- Job Location: ISRO Centres/Units across India and Physical Research Laboratory (PRL); transferable across the Department of Space
- Qualification: B.E./B.Tech or equivalent in the relevant discipline with 65% marks or CGPA 6.84/10
- Age Limit: 28 years as on 16 September 2026
- Application Mode: Online only
- Official Website: ISRO careers / current opportunities
- Last Date: 16 September 2026 (11:55 PM)
- Apply Online: Apply for ISRO Scientist/Engineer SC 2026
- Notification PDF: Download ISRO ICRB Scientist/Engineer SC Recruitment 2026 PDF
- Selection Basis: Written Test/CBT merit + Interview (GATE is not used in this advertisement)
What Posts Are Available? – ISRO Vacancy & Eligibility 2026
Electronics takes most of the 175 seats. Computer Science is the smallest regular block. Three seats sit in PRL, an autonomous body under the Department of Space, and those three are Group ‘A’ Non-Gazetted. UR/OBC/SC/ST breakup is not published in this notification. Only totals and PwBD-identified/backlog seats are given.
ISRO Centres – Scientist/Engineer ‘SC’
| Post Code | Post Name | Vacancies | Qualification | Pay Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BE001 | Scientist/Engineer ‘SC’ (Electronics) | 99 | B.E./B.Tech (Electronics & Communication and allied branches), 65% or CGPA 6.84/10 | Level-10 |
| BE002 | Scientist/Engineer ‘SC’ (Mechanical) | 52 | B.E./B.Tech (Mechanical and allied branches), 65% or CGPA 6.84/10 | Level-10 |
| BE003 | Scientist/Engineer ‘SC’ (Computer Science) | 21 | B.E./B.Tech (Computer Science and allied branches), 65% or CGPA 6.84/10 | Level-10 |
Physical Research Laboratory (PRL) – Autonomous Body
| Post Code | Post Name | Vacancies | Qualification | Pay Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BE001A | Scientist/Engineer ‘SC’ (Electronics) – PRL | 1 | Same as BE001 | Level-10 |
| BE002A | Scientist/Engineer ‘SC’ (Mechanical) – PRL | 1 | Same as BE002 | Level-10 |
| BE003A | Scientist/Engineer ‘SC’ (Computer Science) – PRL | 1 (backlog) | Same as BE003 | Level-10 |
Total: 175 posts. Vacancies are tentative. Any increase or cut will be notified by corrigendum on isro.gov.in.
PwBD-identified / backlog seats (official notification)
| Post Code | A (VH) | B (HH) | C (OH/locomotor) | D (ASD/ID/SLD/MI) | E (multiple) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BE001 Electronics | 16* | 3* | 3* | 0 | 1* |
| BE002 Mechanical | 9* | 2 (1*) | 4 (3*) | 0 | 1* |
| BE003 Computer Science | 1 | 1* | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| BE001A / BE002A / BE003A (PRL) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
*Backlog. If a suitable candidate in the notified PwBD category is not available, seats may be interchanged among categories A–E. If no suitable PwBD candidate is available, the seat may be filled by a non-PwBD candidate.
Posting centres named in the advertisement include HSFC Bengaluru, URSC Bengaluru, ISTRAC Bengaluru, VSSC Thiruvananthapuram, SAC Ahmedabad, NRSC Hyderabad, LPSC Valiamala, IPRC Mahendragiri, SDSC SHAR Sriharikota, MCF Hassan and PRL.
Eligibility – Education, Age & Domicile
Only Indian nationals may apply. Minimum qualification is B.E./B. Tech or equivalent, completed within the university’s stipulated duration, with 65% marks or CGPA 6.84/10. No relaxation in this marks cut-off for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD.
ISRO does not allow converting CGPA to percentage or percentage to CGPA. If the marksheet shows both, at least one figure must meet the norm. Use our CGPA to Percentage Calculator only as an indicative check. The official formula in the notification prevails, and here that formula is: no conversion.
Accepted equivalent paths (from the official FAQ): B.Sc Engineering; diploma / B.Sc lateral entry into B.E./B. Tech; AMIE if registered on or before 31 May 2013 and aggregate of Sections A and B together meets 65% or CGPA 6.84. Part-time courses are eligible. Correspondence courses are not. MCA is not eligible for Computer Science codes. Pursuing M.E./M. Tech is allowed if the B.E./B. Tech itself meets the cut-off; PG gives no extra written-test weightage.
Allied branches accepted (official FAQ)
Electronics (BE001 / BE001A): Applied Electronics, Communication, Electrical & Electronics, Electronics, Electronics & Communication, Electronics & Instrumentation, Electronics & Power, Electronics & Telecommunication, Industrial Electronics, Power Electronics, Telecommunication, Instrumentation Technology, Instrumentation & Control, Avionics.
Mechanical (BE002 / BE002A): Aeronautical, Aerospace, Industrial / Production / Manufacturing streams listed in the FAQ, Mechanical, Mechanical & Automation, Mechatronics, Metallurgical / Materials, Production Engineering and the other Mechanical titles published in the FAQ.
Computer Science (BE003 / BE003A): Computer Science, CSE, Computer Engineering, Computer Technology, IT, Information Science, CSE (AI & ML), CSE (AI & Data Science) and the other CS/IT titles listed in the FAQ.
If your exact branch is not in the application dropdown, the FAQ treats it as ineligible. Read the ISRO ICRB Scientist/Engineer SC 2026 FAQ PDF before paying the fee.
✅ Confirmed: 65% or CGPA 6.84/10, Indian nationals only, allied-branch list in FAQ, no GATE for this advertisement.
❓ Not specified: UR/OBC/SC/ST vacancy split, exact exam date, probation length, service bond.
What Is the Age Limit?
| Category | Maximum age as on 16 September 2026 |
|---|---|
| Unreserved / EWS / OBC / SC / ST (as a general cap) | 28 years |
| PwBD | 38 years (28 + 10, as per GoI orders cited in the notification) |
| Ex-servicemen | Relaxation as per Government of India orders |
| Serving Central Government civilian employees | Relaxation as per Government of India orders |
The advertisement names age relaxation only for serving Central Government civilian employees, Ex-servicemen and PwBD. It does not print a separate SC/ST/OBC age table. Do not assume extra years unless they are covered by the GoI orders cited in the notice.
Examples:
✅ A 27-year-old UR candidate born on 17 September 1998 — eligible (within the 28-year limit as on 16 September 2026).
❌ A 29-year-old UR candidate born on 16 September 1997 — not eligible (exceeds maximum age by 1 year).
Use our Age Eligibility Calculator to check instantly.
What Is the Salary? – ISRO Scientist/Engineer SC 2026
Selected candidates join as Scientist/Engineer ‘SC’ in Level-10 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix. Minimum basic pay is ₹56,100 per month. DA, HRA and Transport Allowance are paid as per Central Government rules. Employees are covered by the New Pension Scheme.
Indicative monthly take-home at current DA ~55% (illustrative, not an official slip):
| Component | X-class city (Bengaluru / Hyderabad / Ahmedabad) | Y-class city (Thiruvananthapuram) | Z-class / project site (Sriharikota, Hassan, Mahendragiri) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | ₹56,100 | ₹56,100 | ₹56,100 |
| DA (~55%) | ₹30,855 | ₹30,855 | ₹30,855 |
| HRA | ₹16,830 (30%) | ₹11,220 (20%) | ₹5,610 (10%) |
| TA (indicative) | ₹7,200 | ₹3,600 | ₹3,600 |
| Gross (approx.) | ₹1,10,985 | ₹1,01,775 | ₹96,165 |
| NPS 10% of basic+DA + misc. | ~₹9,500 | ~₹9,500 | ~₹9,500 |
| In-hand (approx.) | ₹1,01,000 | ₹92,000 | ₹86,500 |
Figures are indicative. Actual HRA stops if departmental quarters are allotted (the notification says limited quarters may be given in lieu of HRA). Canteen, medical for self and dependents, LTC, Group Insurance and House Building Advance follow Central Government orders. Calculate a personalised estimate on the 7th CPC Salary Calculator.
Scientist/Engineer ‘SD’ (Level-11, basic ₹67,100) is the next grade after promotion. It is not part of this advertisement.
What Is the Application Fee?
| Candidate group | Amount paid now | After appearing in CBT |
|---|---|---|
| Women, SC, ST, PwBD, Ex-servicemen | ₹750 processing fee | Full ₹750 refunded |
| All other candidates | ₹750 processing fee | ₹500 refunded; ₹250 kept as application fee |
| Anyone who does not appear in CBT | ₹750 | No refund |
Pay only through the Bharatkosh e-payment gateway using Internet Banking, UPI or domestic debit cards. Cash, cheque and other modes are not accepted. Refunds go to the bank account entered in the form. Wrong account details mean the refund fails.
How to Apply?
Applications are accepted only through the official form. No email or postal application.
- Open the ISRO Scientist/Engineer SC 2026 online application (portal open 27 August 2026 to 16 September 2026, 11:55 PM).
- Register with a working email and mobile number. Keep both active till joining.
- Choose one post code (BE001 / BE002 / BE003 / BE001A / BE002A / BE003A). Multiple applications are risky; only one valid fee receipt is considered.
- Enter personal and academic details exactly as on certificates. Do not convert CGPA to percentage.
- Upload a colour photograph (about 200×230 pixels, 100–200 KB, JPG/JPEG) and signature (about 140×60 pixels, 80–150 KB, JPG/JPEG). Use the Photo & Signature Resizer before uploading.
- Pay ₹750 on Bharatkosh. Save the payment reference.
- Submit, note the registration number, and print the form.
Fallback path if the direct form is down: visit ISRO Careers → Current Opportunities → Advt. No. ISRO:ICRB:03(EMC):2026 → apply link.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Treating this as the GATE drive (Advt 02). This advertisement is CBT + interview. GATE score is not used here.
- Converting CGPA with a university formula. ISRO rejects that method.
- Applying with a branch that is missing from the FAQ list, then discovering it at scrutiny.
- Finishing B.E./B.Tech after the minimum course duration and still applying.
- Skipping CBT after paying ₹750 and losing the entire fee.
- Entering a wrong refund account number.
- Serving Central/State/PSU/autonomous employees arriving for interview without NOC.
- Uploading a photo with a cap, dark glasses or a signature in CAPITAL letters.
इसरो वैज्ञानिक/अभियंता एससी भर्ती 2026 – इलेक्ट्रॉनिक्स, मैकेनिकल और कंप्यूटर साइंस के 175 पदों के लिए ऑनलाइन आवेदन
इसरो केंद्रीकृत भर्ती बोर्ड ने 27 अगस्त 2026 को विज्ञापन संख्या ISRO:ICRB:03(EMC):2026 जारी किया है। कुल 175 वैज्ञानिक/अभियंता ‘एससी’ पद इलेक्ट्रॉनिक्स, मैकेनिकल और कंप्यूटर साइंस में हैं। आवेदन 16 सितंबर 2026 रात 11:55 बजे तक केवल ऑनलाइन है। यह ड्राइव GATE स्कोर से नहीं, लिखित परीक्षा और साक्षात्कार से चलेगी।
कौन आवेदन कर सकता है?
बी.ई./बी.टेक या समकक्ष में संबंधित शाखा के साथ 65 प्रतिशत अंक या CGPA 6.84/10 जरूरी है। अंकों में आरक्षित वर्ग को छूट नहीं है। पत्राचार पाठ्यक्रम और MCA अमान्य हैं। 31 मई 2013 के बाद पंजीकृत AMIE भी अमान्य है। आयु 16 सितंबर 2026 को अधिकतम 28 वर्ष है। पीडब्ल्यूबीडी, भूतपूर्व सैनिक और सेवारत केंद्रीय कर्मचारी भारत सरकार के आदेशानुसार छूट ले सकते हैं।
वेतन और चयन क्या है?
पे मैट्रिक्स लेवल-10, मूल वेतन ₹56,100 प्रति माह, महंगाई भत्ता, मकान किराया भत्ता और परिवहन भत्ता के साथ। पेंशन नई पेंशन योजना से जुड़ेगी। चयन कंप्यूटर आधारित परीक्षा (भाग A 80 प्रश्न, भाग B 15 प्रश्न) और साक्षात्कार से होगा। अंतिम मेरिट में दोनों का 50-50 भार है। पद इसरो केंद्रों और पीआरएल पर हैं। स्थानांतरण अंतरिक्ष विभाग के किसी भी केंद्र पर हो सकता है।
आवेदन कैसे करें?
आधिकारिक फॉर्म cdn.digialm.com पर ISRO ICRB पोर्टल से भरें। प्रोसेसिंग शुल्क ₹750 है। महिला, अनुसूचित जाति/जनजाति, दिव्यांग और भूतपूर्व सैनिक सीबीटी में बैठने पर पूरी राशि वापस पाते हैं। शेष उम्मीदवारों को ₹500 वापस मिलता है। विस्तृत सूचना और FAQ www.isro.gov.in पर हैं। हेल्पलाइन: 080-22172264 / 22172260 / 22172259, ईमेल: icrb@isro.gov.in।
How Are Candidates Selected?
Selection is a chain of stages, not a single exam. CBT shortlists. The interview decides half the final score. Document checks and medical fitness still sit between merit and joining.
- Online application and fee
- Written Test / CBT
- Shortlisting for interview (about 1:5, minimum 10 candidates)
- Interview (100 marks)
- Document verification and medical examination
- Appointment as Scientist/Engineer ‘SC’
Written Test / CBT pattern
| Part | Content | Questions | Marks | Duration | Marking |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Part A | Discipline-specific (Electronics / Mechanical / Computer Science) | 80 MCQs | 80 | 90 minutes | +1 correct, −1/3 wrong, 0 unattempted |
| Part B | Aptitude/ability (numerical, logical, diagrammatic, abstract, deductive reasoning) | Up to 15 MCQs | 20 | 30 minutes | No negative marking |
| Total | 100 | 120 minutes |
Qualifying in CBT: Unreserved 50% in Part A and 50% in Part B. PwBD (where seats are reserved) 40% in each part. ICRB can change qualifying criteria for administrative reasons.
CBT cities listed in the notification: Agartala, Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Bhopal, Bhubaneswar, Chandigarh/Mohali, Chennai, Dehradun, Delhi, Ernakulam, Gorakhpur, Gurugram, Guwahati, Hyderabad, Indore, Jaipur, Jammu, Jodhpur, Kanpur, Kavaratti, Kolkata, Lucknow, Mangaluru, Mumbai, Mysuru, Nagpur, Patna, Port Blair, Pune, Raipur, Ranchi, Shillong, Tiruchirappalli, Thiruvananthapuram, Varanasi, Vijayawada, Visakhapatnam. ICRB may add, merge or drop venues.
The answer key is published on the ISRO website within three working days of the test. Objections are accepted only through the notified link within five days.
Interview (100 marks)
| Attribute | Marks |
|---|---|
| Technical (academic) knowledge | 40 |
| General awareness linked to the specialisation | 20 |
| Presentation/communication | 20 |
| Comprehension | 10 |
| Academic achievements | 10 |
Academic-achievement marks in the notification include extra credit for IIT/IISc/IIST/NIT/NIRF top-20 background, high CGPA/percentage bands and university ranks 1–3. Final panel uses 50% CBT + 50% interview. Aggregate bar cited by detailed extracts of this advertisement: 60% for unreserved, 50% for PwBD. Tie-break order: CBT marks, then marks in the essential qualification, then older date of birth.
No travel allowance for CBT. Second-class train fare is reimbursed for the interview. Previous ICRB papers for Electronics, Mechanical and Computer Science (2023 and 2025) are hosted on the official advertisement page.
Why Does Indian Space Research Organisation Matter?
The Indian Space Research Organisation is the national space agency under the Department of Space. Centres design and fly launch vehicles, communication and remote-sensing satellites, and related ground systems. Scientist/Engineer ‘SC’ is the standard Group ‘A’ entry grade for engineering graduates into that system.
Work sits inside a mission calendar, not a generic office roster. First posting can be Bengaluru, Ahmedabad, Hyderabad, Thiruvananthapuram, Sriharikota, Mahendragiri, Hassan or another listed unit. PRL seats are in an autonomous lab, not a constituent ISRO Centre, and those three posts are Non-Gazetted.
Candidates search this employer for space-programme work, Level-10 pay and a Central Government scientific cadre. The less-advertised side is transfer liability across the Department of Space and a young-age cap of 28. Compare the ISRO organisation page and the space science & technology sector guide before you treat this as just another PSU form.
The SahisarkariJobs.in Analyst’s Take
This advertisement is the written-test twin of the GATE-based Scientist/Engineer ‘SC’ drive that closed in mid-August 2026. DRDO Scientist ‘B’, BARC OCES/DGFS and other Department of Space centre-level ads are the tabs most of these candidates already have open. Against the GATE pipeline, this one resets the shortlist through ICRB’s own CBT. Against DRDO/BARC, ISRO still sells mission hardware and flight calendars rather than a pure lab track. It does not sell location choice.
Best fit: B.E./B. Tech holders in ECE, Mechanical or CSE (and the FAQ allied list) who already sit near 65% or CGPA 6.84, can relocate to a project site, and want a Central scientific post more than a private product-engineering CTC. Candidates who missed Advt 02 still have this window.
Who should skip: Anyone below both percentage and CGPA cut-offs; MCA applicants aiming at the CS code; people who cannot accept Sriharikota / Mahendragiri / Hassan-type postings; and applicants who need a 30-plus age cap. If you only want a GATE shortlist with no written paper, that route was Advt 02, not this one.
Practical tip: Download the official 2023 and 2025 Electronics, Mechanical and Computer Science papers from the ISRO ICRB Advt 03 page before you touch a coaching booklet. Part B is 20 marks with no negative marking. Leaving it blank is a free gift to the cut-off.
What Documents Are Required?
Keep scans ready at application and originals for interview / DV:
- B.E./B.Tech marksheets and degree (all semesters; duration must match university rules)
- Date-of-birth proof (Class 10 certificate)
- Photo and signature in the notified pixel and file-size limits
- Category / PwBD / Ex-servicemen certificate if claiming refund or reservation (PwBD certificate in the prescribed format, 40%+, preferably UDID)
- NOC for serving Central/State/PSU/autonomous employees (produced at interview)
- Bank details matching the refund account
- Valid photo ID for CBT and interview
- GATE scorecard is not a document for this advertisement
Document alert: a converted CGPA certificate will not replace a marksheet that shows 6.70. The board reads the figure printed by the university.
Service Conditions
- Nature: temporary, but likely to continue
- Cadre: Group ‘A’ Gazetted at constituent ISRO Centres; Group ‘A’ Non-Gazetted at PRL
- Pension: New Pension Scheme
- Transfer: any Centre/Unit of ISRO / Department of Space, as required
- Facilities named in the notification: medical for self and dependents, subsidised canteen, limited quarters in lieu of HRA, LTC, Group Insurance, House Building Advance, as per Central Government orders
- Legal jurisdiction: Bengaluru, Karnataka
- Bond/probation length: not specified in this advertisement
Hostel, canteen and quarters are subject to the terms in the notification and availability. They are not a guaranteed package at every centre.
What Happens After Selection?
- ICRB publishes the panel. Offer / joining instructions follow centre allocation, not a candidate-chosen city list.
- Document verification checks degree, duration, marks/CGPA, category and NOC. A mismatch here drops the candidate after the interview.
- Medical examination confirms fitness for a scientific/engineering post at the allotted centre.
- Joining is as Scientist/Engineer ‘SC’ on Level-10, ₹56,100 basic, NPS enrolment and centre-level induction.
- Early work is project or subsystem work under senior scientists: design, analysis, test, software or ground systems, depending on Electronics, Mechanical or Computer Science posting.
- Promotion towards Scientist/Engineer ‘SD’ (Level-11) and later grades follows Department of Space assessment rules, not an automatic year-count promised in this notice.
- Transfers can follow mission load. A first year at VSSC or SDSC SHAR is a realistic outcome even if you sat the CBT in Delhi.
Timeline from application to joining in recent ICRB scientific drives is often several months after the CBT. Exact dates for this cycle are not out.
Contact & Helpline
- Recruitment email (FAQ): icrb@isro.gov.in (subject line: Query Scientist/Engineer SC (EMCs Recruitment))
- Recruitment email (advertisement extracts): rmt-icrb@isro.gov.in
- Phone: 080-22172264, 080-22172260, 080-22172259
10:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Monday to Friday, during the application window (27 August 2026 to 16 September 2026) - Portal/careers page: ISRO ICRB Advt 03 details
- Queries already answered in the FAQ PDF will not be replied to again.
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Important Links – ISRO Scientist/Engineer SC 2026
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Apply Online | Apply for ISRO Scientist/Engineer SC 2026 (open until 16 September 2026) |
| Notification PDF | Download ISRO ICRB Scientist/Engineer SC Recruitment 2026 PDF |
| Official FAQ | Download ISRO Scientist/Engineer SC 2026 FAQ PDF |
| Advertisement page | Open ISRO ICRB Advt 03 careers page |
| Official website | Visit the ISRO recruitment/careers page |
| Previous paper – Electronics 2025 | Download ISRO Electronics 2025 question paper |
| Previous paper – Mechanical 2025 | Download ISRO Mechanical 2025 question paper |
| Previous paper – Computer Science 2025 | Download ISRO Computer Science 2025 question paper |
| Previous paper – Electronics 2023 | Download ISRO Electronics 2023 question paper |
| Previous paper – Mechanical 2023 | Download ISRO Mechanical 2023 question paper |
| Previous paper – Computer Science 2023 | Download ISRO Computer Science 2023 question paper |
FAQs – ISRO Scientist/Engineer SC 2026
Q1: What is the last date to apply for ISRO Scientist/Engineer SC 2026?
A: 16 September 2026, 11:55 PM. Fee payment closes the same night. No extension is announced as of 27 August 2026. Submit a day early; both Bharatkosh plus the form both have to be cleared.
Q2: What is the age limit for ISRO Scientist/Engineer SC?
A: 28 years as of 16 September 2026. PwBD gets relaxation as per GoI orders (typically +10 years). Ex-servicemen and serving Central Government civilian employees also get notified GoI relaxation. Age is not counted from any other date.
Q3: Is there an exam for ISRO Scientist/Engineer SC, or is it interview-based?
A: Yes, there is a CBT. Part A is 80 discipline questions with −1/3 negative marking. Part B is an aptitude paper of up to 15 questions. An interview follows for about five times the number of vacancies. GATE is not used in Advt 03.
Q4: What is the salary of ISRO Scientist/Engineer SC?
A: Level-10, basic ₹56,100. Indicative in-hand is about ₹86,000–₹1,01,000 a month after NPS, depending on city class and whether quarters replace HRA. DA, HRA and TA follow Central Government rates.
Q5: Can final-year students or result-awaited candidates apply for ISRO 2026?
A: Only if the B.E./B. Tech is completed within the university’s stipulated duration, and the 65% or CGPA 6.84 figure is in hand as required for this form. The advertisement does not open a separate “result awaited” window. Produce the degree at DV.
Q6: Is ISRO Scientist/Engineer SC a permanent government job?
A: It is Regular Government Service in a Group ‘A’ scientific cadre. The notice says posts are temporary but likely to continue. Pension is through NPS, not the old pension scheme. PRL seats are Non-Gazetted.
Q7: Can candidates from other states apply for ISRO recruitment?
A: Yes. This is an all-India Department of Space recruitment. Indian nationality is required. No state domicile certificate is asked for in this advertisement.
Q8: Where will I be posted if I get selected for Scientist/Engineer SC?
A: At an ISRO Centre/Unit or at PRL. First posting is decided by the organisation. You can later be moved to any Department of Space centre as needed. Remote project sites are part of the deal.
Q9: Is GATE score required for this ISRO recruitment?
A: No. Advt. No. ISRO: ICRB:03(EMC):2026 shortlists through ICRB’s written test. The separate GATE-based advertisement was ISRO: ICRB:02, and that window has closed. Do not upload a GATE card expecting it to replace CBT.
Q10: Is ISRO a government organisation?
A: Yes. ISRO is the national space agency under the Department of Space, Government of India. Constituent centres offer Group ‘A’ Gazetted Scientist/Engineer ‘SC’ posts. PRL is an autonomous body under the same department.
Q11: What is the career growth after a space-agency Scientist/Engineer SC post?
A: Entry is Level-10. The next published grade in the same cadre is Scientist/Engineer ‘SD’ at Level-11 (basic ₹67,100). Further movement depends on Department of Space assessment rules, not a timeline printed in this notice.
Q12: Do space research scientists get government housing?
A: Limited quarters may be allotted instead of HRA, subject to availability and centre rules. The notification does not guarantee a house at joining. If you stay in quarters, HRA typically stops.
Q13: What are the disadvantages of an ISRO Scientist/Engineer SC posting?
A: The honest downside is the 28-year cap plus all-India transfer, including project sites such as Sriharikota and Mahendragiri. CBT also carries −1/3 negative marking in Part A. There is no printed bond in this notice, but location comfort is not on offer.
Final Checklist – Is This the Right Job for You?
Use this quick checklist before you apply:
- You meet the age and educational criteria as on 16 September 2026 (28 years; 65% or CGPA 6.84/10; course finished in time).
- You are comfortable with Regular Government Service that is transferable across ISRO / Department of Space centres.
- You can arrange degree, photo/sign, category/PwBD papers and NOC before the interview.
- You are prepared for the CBT Part A + interview, not a GATE shortlist.
- You understand posting can be Bengaluru, Ahmedabad, Hyderabad, Thiruvananthapuram, Sriharikota, Mahendragiri, Hassan or PRL, not a city of your choice.
📄 Source: Official notification released by ISRO on 27 August 2026. All details are sourced from the ISRO official notification PDF.
