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ISRO Scientist Engineer Recruitment 2026 Notification Out for 175 Vacancies, Apply Online Starts

Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has released the ISRO Scientist Engineer Notification 2026 PDF on 27th August 2026. A total of 175 vacancies are to be filled for Scientist/Engineer ‘SC’ posts in Electronics, Mechanical, and Computer Science disciplines. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online through the official website www.isro.gov.in or the direct link shared here. 

ISRO Scientist Notification 2026 Out

The official detailed Scientist/Engineer ‘SC’ Recruitment 2026 notification PDF has been released on the official website www.isro.gov.in. For those who wish to apply, it is advisable to check the detailed notification PDF for all important details, including eligibility criteria, the selection process, and more.

ISRO Scientist Recruitment 2026

The selection of candidates for the post of scientist/engineer ‘SC’ will be done through 2 stage selection process comprising a valid written exam and an interview. The selected candidates will be paid a salary in pay level 10 (basic pay Rs. 56,100/- p.m. + allowances).

ISRO Scientist/Engineer Recruitment 2026: Overview
Organization Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)
Department ISRO Centralised Recruitment Board (ICRB)
Post Scientist/Engineer ‘SC’
Vacancy 175
Advt. No. ISRO:ICRB:03(EMC):2026
Mode of Application Online
Registration Date 27th August to 16th September 2026
Educational Qualification Discipline Wise
Age Limit 18-28 Years
Selection Process Written Examination
Personal Interview
Document Verification
Medical Examination
Pay Level Level 10 (Basic Pay Rs. 56,100/- p.m. + Allowances)
Official Website www.isro.gov.in

ISRO ICRB Recruitment 2026- Important Dates

The dates for ISRO Scientist Recruitment have been released along with its official notification. The application dates from 27th August to 16th September 2026. Check the important dates in the table below.

Events Dates
Notification Release Date 27th August 2026
Apply Online Starts 27th August 2026
Last Date to Apply Online 16th September 2026
Exam Dates To be notified

ISRO ICRB Scientist/Engineer Vacancy 2026

A total of 175 vacancies have been announced by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) Centralised Recruitment Board (ICRB) for the post of Scientist/Engineer ‘SC’ in various disciplines, including Electronics, Mechanical, and Computer Science, and more.

Post Name Vacancies
Scientist/Engineer ‘SC’ (Electronics) 99
Scientist/Engineer ‘SC’ (Mechanical) 52
Scientist/Engineer ‘SC’ (Computer Science) 21
Scientist/Engineer ‘SC’ (Electronics) – PRL 01
Scientist/Engineer ‘SC’ (Mechanical) – PRL 01
Scientist/Engineer ‘SC’ (Computer Science) – PRL 01
Total  175

ISRO ICRB Scientist Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has specified an eligibility criterion for the candidates who are interested in applying for the ISRO ICRB Scientist Engineer Recruitment 2026. Before applying for the recruitment, candidates must make sure that they fulfil the required eligibility criteria in terms of educational qualification and age limit.

Educational Qualification

The post-wise Educational Qualification that is required to be eligible to apply for the recruitment have been provided below.

Post Name Educational Qualification
Scientist/Engineer ‘SC’ (Electronics) Candidates must have completed B.E./B.Tech or equivalent in Electronics & Communication Engineering with a minimum of 65% marks or CGPA 6.84/10
Scientist/Engineer ‘SC’ (Mechanical) Candidates must have completed B.E./B.Tech or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering with a minimum of 65% marks or CGPA 6.84/10
Scientist/Engineer ‘SC’ (Computer Science) Candidates must have completed B.E./B.Tech or equivalent in Computer Science Engineering with a minimum of 65% marks or CGPA 6.84/10

Age Limit (As on 16/09/2026)

As per the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), the candidates who will be applying for the ISRO ICRB Recruitment 2026 must have a maximum age limit of 28 years. Serving Government employees, Ex-Servicemen, and Persons with Benchmark Disabilities are eligible for age relaxation as per the Government of India orders.

ISRO Scientist/Engineer Apply Online 2026

The online application process for ISRO Scientist & Engineer Recruitment 2026 has started on 27th August 2026 on the official website of the Indian Space Research Organisation, www.isro.gov.in. Candidates must apply carefully; providing incorrect information leads to rejection of the online form. The last date to apply online is 16th September 2026.

ISRO Scientist Recruitment 2026 Application Fee

The fee can be paid online using internet banking, Unified Payment Interface (UPI), debit cards (domestic), and credit cards (domestic).

  • Application fee: Rs. 250 per application
  • Processing Fee: Rs. 750/-
  • Payment mode: Online, via Bharatkosh portal (link provided after online registration) using Internet Banking/Credit Card/Debit Card/UPI
  • Women/SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen: Full Rs. 750 refund after appearing in Written Test/CBT
  • Other Candidates – Rs. 500 refund after deducting Rs. 250 application fee, subject to appearing in Written Test/CBT

Documents Required to Fill ISRO Application Form 2026

Candidates need the following documents mentioned below to fill the ISRO Scientist application form.

  • Passport-size photograph
  • Signature (JPG format)
  • Educational Certificates
  • Caste/Category certificate

ISRO Scientist Recruitment 2026 Selection Process

The selection process for the ISRO Scientist Recruitment 2026 will consist of the following stages.

  • Written Examination
  • Personal Interview
  • Document Verification
  • Medical Examination

ISRO Scientist Engineer Exam Pattern 2026

  • The exam will be conducted in online mode
  • Exam consist of objective-type multiple-choice questions.
  • The ISRO Scientist Engineer Exam carries 100 marks.
  • Part B may include questions from Numerical Reasoning, Logical Reasoning, Diagrammatic Reasoning, Abstract Reasoning, and Deductive Reasoning
Part Subject Questions Marks Duration
Part A Area/Discipline Specific 80 80 90 minutes
Part B Aptitude/Ability Test 15 20 30 minutes

Allocation of Marks in the Interview

Attributes Marks Allocation
Technical (Academic) Knowledge 40
General Awareness relevant to the area of specialization (Technical) 20
Presentation/Communication Skills 20
Comprehension 10
Academic Achievements

  • Institute type (IITs, IISc, NIT & NIRF top 20)
  • Academic Performance:
  • CGPA ≥ 9 / Percentage > 85%
  • CGPA 7.5 – 9 / Percentage 71 – 85%
  • Other
  • Rank awarded by the institute (1 to 3)
10

Salary Structure ISRO Scientist/Engineer

  • Pay Level: Level 10 of Pay Matrix
  • Minimum basic pay: Rs. 56,100 per month
  • Additional allowances: Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), Transport Allowance
  • Governed by New Pension Scheme
  • Other benefits: medical facilities for self and dependents, subsidised canteen, limited quarters facility (in lieu of HRA), Leave Travel Concession, Group Insurance, House Building Advance, as per Central Government orders

FAQs

What is the selection process for ISRO Scientist/Engineer 2026?

Candidates selection is based on 50% weightage for the written exam and 50% for the interview.

What are the educational qualification are required to apply for the ISRO Scientist Engineer Exam?

Candidates must completed their Btech/ BE from a recognized university for the mentioned engineering fields.

What is the salary for ISRO Scientist Engineer ‘SC’?

Selected candidates will be paid a basic salary of Rs. 56,100/- per month.

What is the registration dates to apply for ISRO Scientist Recruitment 2026?

Candidates can apply online for ISRO Scientist Recruitment 2026 from 27th August to 16th September 2026.

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