ISRO Scientist/Engineer 'SC' Recruitment 2026
Indian Space Research Organisation · Advertisement No. ISRO:ICRB:03(EMC):2026
ISRO Scientist/Engineer 'SC' Recruitment 2026 is a recruitment notified by Indian Space Research Organisation. Applications are open and close on 16 Sept 2026.
Key Details
- Vacancies: 6 posts listed; the notification does not state a total Vacancy Details
- Notification Number: ISRO:ICRB:03(EMC):2026
- Application Dates: 27 Aug 2026 to 16 Sept 2026 Important Dates
- Application Fee: ₹0 to ₹750 depending on category Application Fee
Eligibility Criteria
- Educational Qualification: BE/B.Tech or equivalent degree in Electronics and Communication Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Computer Science Engineering, with an aggregate minimum of 65% marks or CGPA 6.84/10. Eligibility
- Age Limit: up to 28 years as on 16 Sept 2026 Eligibility
Selection, Pattern and Syllabus
- Selection Process: Written Test/CBT → Interview → Final panel generation based on 50% Written Test/CBT marks and 50% Interview marks Selection Process
- Exam Pattern: Written Test/CBT, Interview — 7 sections in all Exam Pattern
- Negative Marking: +1 for each correct answer, (0) Zero for unattempted questions and (-1/3) minus 1/3 for each wrong answer in Part A; no negative marking in Part B. Exam Pattern
- Syllabus: 2 subjects — Aptitude/Ability Tests, Interview Syllabus
About this recruitment
Indian Space Research Organisation has issued this recruitment notification for Scientist/Engineer 'SC' posts.
The advertisement number is ISRO:ICRB:03(EMC):2026. The notice date is 27 August 2026.
How to apply and what to do now
Online registration opens on 27 August 2026 and closes on 16 September 2026.
- Check that your degree and marks meet the eligibility rules.
- Choose the discipline that matches your degree.
- Complete online registration before 16 September 2026.
- Pay the required fee or processing fee according to your category.
- Prepare for the Written Test/CBT and Interview.
In Detail
Vacancy Details
The notification lists vacancies in Electronics, Mechanical and Computer Science.
| Post | Vacancies | Category | Pay level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scientist/Engineer 'SC' (Electronics) | 99 | PwBD | Level 10 of Pay Matrix |
| Scientist/Engineer 'SC' (Mechanical) | 52 | PwBD | Level 10 of Pay Matrix |
| Scientist/Engineer 'SC' (Computer Science) | 21 | PwBD | Level 10 of Pay Matrix |
| Scientist/Engineer 'SC' (Electronics) – Autonomous Body [PRL] | 1 | PwBD | Level 10 of Pay Matrix |
| Scientist/Engineer 'SC' (Mechanical) – Autonomous Body [PRL] | 1 | PwBD | Level 10 of Pay Matrix |
| Scientist/Engineer 'SC' (Computer Science) – Autonomous Body [PRL] | 1 | PwBD | Level 10 of Pay Matrix |
PwBD means persons with benchmark disabilities. The notification gives a disability threshold of not less than 40%.
Post-wise vacancies for ISRO Scientist/Engineer 'SC' Recruitment 2026. The notification breaks them down across 6 posts.
Post-wise Vacancies
| Post | Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Scientist/Engineer 'SC' (Electronics) | PwBD | 99 |
| Scientist/Engineer 'SC' (Mechanical) | PwBD | 52 |
| Scientist/Engineer 'SC' (Computer Science) | PwBD | 21 |
| Scientist/Engineer 'SC' (Electronics) – Autonomous Body [PRL] | PwBD | 1 |
| Scientist/Engineer 'SC' (Mechanical) – Autonomous Body [PRL] | PwBD | 1 |
| Scientist/Engineer 'SC' (Computer Science) – Autonomous Body [PRL] | PwBD | 1 |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Opening date for online registration | 27-08-2026 |
| Closing date for online registration | 16-09-2026 |
| Last date for payment of application fee | 16-09-2026 |
| Age limit reference date | 16-09-2026 |
| Publication of answer keys | Within three working days of the Written Test/CBT |
Every date Indian Space Research Organisation printed for ISRO Scientist/Engineer 'SC' Recruitment 2026, exactly as the notification states it. A date the notice gave as a range or a month is shown in its own words rather than pinned to a day it never named.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Opening date for online registration | 27 Aug 2026 |
| Closing date for online registration | 16 Sept 2026 |
| Last date for payment of application fee | 16 Sept 2026 |
| Age limit reference date | 16 Sept 2026 |
| Publication of answer keys | within three working days of the Written Test/CBT |
Application Fee
| Candidate group | Fee details |
|---|---|
| All candidates | ₹250 non-refundable application fee. Candidates initially pay a processing fee of ₹750. |
| Women, SC/ST, PwBD, Ex-Servicemen | No application fee. The processing fee is refunded in full after appearing in the Written Test/CBT. |
| All other candidates | ₹750 processing fee. ₹500 is refunded after appearing in the Written Test/CBT. |
Application fee for ISRO Scientist/Engineer 'SC' Recruitment 2026 by category, as printed in the official notification. Pay it before the last date — an application whose fee has not reached the board is not a submitted application.
| Category | Fee | Note |
|---|---|---|
| All candidates | ₹250 | Non-refundable application fee; candidates initially pay a processing fee of ₹750. |
| Women, SC/ST, PwBD, Ex-Servicemen | No fee | Exempted from payment of application fee; processing fee refunded in full after appearing in the Written Test/CBT. |
| All other candidates | ₹750 | Processing fee; ₹500 refunded after appearing in the Written Test/CBT, after deducting the ₹250 application fee. |
Eligibility
The maximum age is 28 years. Age is counted on 16 September 2026.
The data does not list any age relaxation details.
Educational qualification
- You need a BE, B.Tech or equivalent degree.
- The degree must be in Electronics and Communication Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Computer Science Engineering.
- You need at least 65% marks or CGPA 6.84/10.
- You must complete graduation within the stated course duration.
- Only Indian nationals can apply.
Age Limit
The upper age limit is 28 years as on 16 Sept 2026.
Educational Qualification
BE/B.Tech or equivalent degree in Electronics and Communication Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Computer Science Engineering, with an aggregate minimum of 65% marks or CGPA 6.84/10.
Graduation must be completed within the stipulated duration of the course; only Indian nationals need apply.
Exam Pattern
Selection has a Written Test/CBT followed by an Interview.
| Stage | Part or area | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written Test/CBT | Area or Discipline Specific Part | 80 | 80 | 90 Minutes |
| Written Test/CBT | Aptitude or Ability Tests | Maximum 15 | 20 | 30 Minutes |
| Interview | Technical Academic Knowledge | 40 | ||
| Interview | General Awareness related to the technical specialisation | 20 | ||
| Interview | Presentation or Communication Skill | 20 | ||
| Interview | Comprehension | 10 | ||
| Interview | Academic Achievements | 10 |
The Written Test/CBT has 100 marks. The Interview also has 100 marks.
The final panel uses 50% Written Test/CBT marks and 50% Interview marks.
Candidates are shortlisted for interview in a 1:5 ratio. At least 10 candidates are shortlisted.
Negative marking
Part A gives 1 mark for each correct answer, zero for an unattempted answer, and minus 1/3 for each wrong answer.
Part B has no negative marking.
Written Test/CBT
| Section | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area/Discipline Specific Part | 80 | 80 | 90 Minutes |
| Aptitude/Ability Tests | 15 | 20 | 30 Minutes |
| Total | 95 | 100 |
Interview
| Section | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Technical (Academic) Knowledge | — | 40 | — |
| General Awareness in relevance to the area of Specialisation (technical) | — | 20 | — |
| Presentation/Communication Skill | — | 20 | — |
| Comprehension | — | 10 | — |
| Academic Achievements | — | 10 | — |
| Total | — | 100 |
Selection Process
- Written Test/CBT
- Interview
- Final panel generation based on 50% Written Test/CBT marks and 50% Interview marks
Syllabus
| Area | Topics |
|---|---|
| Aptitude or Ability Tests | Numerical Reasoning, Logical Reasoning, Diagrammatic Reasoning, Abstract Reasoning and Deductive Reasoning |
| Interview | Technical Academic Knowledge, technical general awareness, presentation or communication skill, comprehension and academic achievements |
| Subject | Topics |
|---|---|
| Aptitude/Ability Tests | Numerical Reasoning, Logical Reasoning, Diagrammatic Reasoning, Abstract Reasoning and Deductive Reasoning |
| Interview | Technical (Academic) Knowledge, General Awareness in relevance to the area of Specialisation (technical), Presentation/Communication Skill, Comprehension, Academic Achievements |
Admit Card, Exam Date, Result and Answer Key
- Admit Card
- ISRO has not announced a date yet. This page updates the day the notice does.
- Exam Date
- ISRO has not announced a date yet. This page updates the day the notice does.
- Result
- ISRO has not announced a date yet. This page updates the day the notice does.
- Answer Key
- within three working days of the Written Test/CBT — full details
Key Numbers
| What | As stated in the notification |
|---|---|
| Electronics total vacancies | 99 |
| Mechanical total vacancies | 52 |
| Computer Science total vacancies | 21 |
| Autonomous Body [PRL] vacancies in each discipline | 01 |
| minimum qualification marks | 65% |
| minimum qualification CGPA | 6.84/10 |
| written test Part A questions | 80 Nos |
| written test Part A marks | 80 |
| written test Part B maximum questions | maximum 15 Nos |
| written test Part B marks | 20 |
| written test total marks | 100 |
| interview marks | 100 |
| shortlisting ratio for interview | 1:5 |
| minimum candidates for interview shortlisting | 10 candidates |
| written test weightage in final panel | 50% |
| interview weightage in final panel | 50% |
| minimum basic pay | ₹56,100/- p.m. |
| disability threshold for reservation | not less than 40% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last date to apply for ISRO Scientist/Engineer SC 2026?
The last date for online registration is 16 September 2026.
What qualification is needed for this ISRO recruitment?
You need a BE, B.Tech or equivalent degree in the listed discipline, with 65% marks or CGPA 6.84/10.
What is the maximum age for ISRO Scientist/Engineer SC 2026?
The maximum age is 28 years on 16 September 2026.
What is the application fee?
The application fee is ₹250. Women, SC/ST, PwBD and Ex-Servicemen candidates are exempt from the application fee.
What is the ISRO Scientist/Engineer SC selection process?
The process includes a Written Test/CBT, an Interview, and final panel preparation using 50% marks from each stage.
How we know this
Every date, vacancy count, fee and age limit above is transcribed from the recruiting body's own notification and checked back against that document before it is published. A figure FresherHub cannot find in the source is left off the page rather than estimated. How we verify every page.
- Tracked since 27 Aug 2026 — 4 changes recorded to this recruitment, the latest on 27 Aug 2026.
- 4 official links checked — 4 working.
- Last checked against the source on 29 Aug 2026 — the day this recruitment last moved, not the day this page was last rebuilt.
Documents this page was read from
- Official notice — g03.tcsion.comOfficial recruitment portalRead 27 Aug 2026
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