ISRO Scientist/Engineer 'SC' Recruitment 2026 — 175 Posts, Apply Online by 16 Sep (All India)

Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), Department of Space, Government of India, through the ISRO Centralised Recruitment Board (ICRB), has released Advertisement No. ISRO:ICRB:03(EMC):2026 dated 27 August 2026, inviting online applications from BE/B.Tech graduates for 175 Scientist/Engineer 'SC' posts in Electronics, Mechanical, and Computer Science disciplines. This ISRO government job 2026 is Group 'A' Gazetted (at constituent ISRO Centres) and Group 'A' Non-Gazetted (at the autonomous body Physical Research Laboratory), with online registration open from 27 August 2026 to 16 September 2026. Selected Scientist/Engineers will join ISRO Centres across India or the Physical Research Laboratory (PRL), working on space technology projects in their respective discipline. Candidates need a BE/B.Tech or equivalent in Electronics & Communication Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Computer Science Engineering, with a minimum aggregate of 65% marks or CGPA 6.84/10, and must be aged up to 28 years as on 16 September 2026. The selection process for ISRO Scientist/Engineer 'SC' Recruitment 2026 consists of a Written Test/CBT (Part A: 80 discipline-specific MCQs, Part B: aptitude/reasoning) followed by an Interview, with 50% weightage each to Written Test and Interview marks in the final panel. The salary is Level 10 of the Pay Matrix with a minimum basic pay of ₹56,100 per month, plus DA, HRA, and Transport Allowance. The ISRO Scientist/Engineer 2026 online application closes on 16 September 2026 (11:55 PM) at www.isro.gov.in. All candidates must initially pay ₹750 as a processing fee, of which ₹250 is a non-refundable application fee; the remaining ₹500 (or the full amount for Women/SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen) is refunded to candidates who appear for the Written Test/CBT. The Written Test/CBT will be conducted at 37 venues across India, including Bengaluru, Chennai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Kolkata, and Mumbai. This drive is distinct from ISRO's other, GATE-based Scientist/Engineer 'SC' recruitment cycle — this notification uses a Written Test/CBT and Interview process, not GATE scores. Candidates must read the complete official ISRO 2026 notification PDF before applying to confirm all eligibility requirements. ISRO Scientist/Engineer 'SC' remains one of India's most sought-after entry-level engineering government positions, drawing tens of thousands of applicants each cycle for a limited number of Group 'A' posts at India's premier space research organisation. Selected candidates work on projects spanning satellite systems, launch vehicles, ground infrastructure, and mission operations across ISRO's network of Centres, with career progression governed by ISRO's internal Scientist/Engineer career path. Given the scale of this recruitment (175 posts across three engineering disciplines) and its national reach — with test centres in 37 cities from Agartala to Vijayawada — candidates should expect a highly competitive selection process and should begin discipline-specific preparation for the Written Test/CBT well ahead of the notified exam date.

BE/B.Tech or equivalent in Electronics & Communication Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Computer Science Engineering (as applicable to the post), with a minimum aggregate of 65% marks or CGPA 6.84/10. Only Indian nationals are eligible.

• Maximum 28 years as on 16 September 2026
• Age relaxation for serving Central Government civilian employees, Ex-servicemen, and PwBD candidates as per Government of India orders

• Scientist/Engineer 'SC' (Electronics) — 99 posts + 1 at PRL: BE/B.Tech or equivalent in Electronics & Communication Engineering with minimum 65% aggregate marks or CGPA 6.84/10
• Scientist/Engineer 'SC' (Mechanical) — 52 posts + 1 at PRL: BE/B.Tech or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering with minimum 65% aggregate marks or CGPA 6.84/10
• Scientist/Engineer 'SC' (Computer Science) — 21 posts + 1 at PRL: BE/B.Tech or equivalent in Computer Science Engineering with minimum 65% aggregate marks or CGPA 6.84/10
• Age Limit: Maximum 28 years as on 16 September 2026, with relaxation for serving Central Government employees, Ex-servicemen, and PwBD candidates as per Government of India orders
• Nationality: Only Indian nationals are eligible to apply
• Nature of appointment: Temporary but likely to continue; appointees liable to be posted at any Centre/Unit of DoS/ISRO and transferred at any time
• Selection Process: Written Test/CBT (100 marks) + Interview (100 marks), with 50% weightage each in the final panel — minimum qualifying marks 50% each part (40% for PwBD)

• All candidates: ₹750 processing fee (initial payment)
• Non-refundable application fee: ₹250 for all posts
• Women, SC/ST/PwBD, Ex-Servicemen: Full refund of processing fee (subject to appearing in Written Test/CBT)
• All other candidates: ₹500 refunded after deducting ₹250 (subject to appearing in Written Test/CBT)

• Level 10 of Pay Matrix; minimum basic pay ₹56,100 per month + DA, HRA, Transport Allowance as per Central Government rules

1. Visit the official ISRO website, www.isro.gov.in, between 27 August 2026 and 16 September 2026
2. Complete the online registration and note the Registration Number for future reference
3. Fill in the online application form, ensuring the e-mail ID is entered correctly — hall tickets/call letters are sent only by e-mail
4. Upload a recent colour passport-size photograph (200x230 pixels, 100-200 KB) and signature (140x60 pixels, 80-150 KB) in .jpg/.jpeg format
5. Upload the SC/ST/Disability/Ex-Servicemen certificate, if applicable, for full refund of the processing fee
6. Pay the processing fee of ₹750 online via the Bharatkosh e-payment gateway using Internet Banking, UPI, or a Domestic Debit Card
7. Verify all entered details carefully before final submission — applications are accepted only in online mode
8. Avoid submitting multiple applications for the same post; only the application with fee received within the last date will be considered
9. Watch for the Written Test/CBT date and venue allotment via your registered e-mail and the ISRO website
10. If shortlisted, attend the Interview carrying original documents and, if employed, a No Objection Certificate from your current employer