ISRO Scientist Engineer SC 2026: CBT Postponed, 175 Vacancy

What is this Recruitment About

ISRO, through its Centralised Recruitment Board (ICRB), released Advertisement No. ISRO:ICRB:03(EMC):2026 on 27-08-2026. It is for Scientist/Engineer 'SC' posts at ISRO Centres and PRL, an autonomous body under the Department of Space.

The posts are open in three disciplines: Electronics, Mechanical, and Computer Science. All posts carry Level 10 of the Pay Matrix.

Salary and Pay

If selected, your minimum basic pay is ₹56,100 per month, in Level 10 of the Pay Matrix. You also get Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), and Transport Allowance as per current rules.

How to Apply

1. Read the full advertisement and FAQ carefully before you start your online application
2. Register online on the ISRO website www.isro.gov.in between 27-08-2026 and 16-09-2026 (till 11.55 PM)
3. If you are registered under the National Career Services (NCS) portal and you meet the eligibility conditions, you may apply following the stated procedure
4. Applications are accepted online only
5. After you register, you will get an online Registration Number — save it carefully for future reference
6. Enter your e-mail ID correctly in the application; this is compulsory
7. Pay the application fee online through the Bharatkosh e-Payment gateway, using Internet Banking, UPI, or a domestic Debit Card only
8. Upload your photo, signature, and any relevant certificates in the required format and size
9. Check every field you entered before you submit the application
10. Submit your online application and pay the fee on or before 16-09-2026
11. Shortlisted candidates will be called for the Written Test/CBT, and then for an Interview if shortlisted further

Documents Required

• A recent colour passport-size photo, in .jpg or .jpeg format, sized 100 to 200 Kb
• Your signature, in .jpg or .jpeg format, sized 80 to 150 Kb
• SC/ST/Disability/Ex-servicemen certificate, if you want a full refund of the processing fee (any one certificate)
• No Objection Certificate (NOC) from your employer, if you work for Central/State Government, a PSU, or an Autonomous Body — needed at the Interview stage
• Disability Certificate for PwBD candidates, self-attested, showing your disability percentage, issued by a proper Medical Board — needed at the Interview stage
• All original documents matching the details you gave in your online application — needed at the Interview stage

Important Points to Remember

• Only online applications are accepted; an incomplete application will not be considered
• Do not submit more than one application for the same post; if you do, only the one with fee paid by the last date counts
• Your photo must be 100-200 Kb and 200x230 pixels; your signature must be 80-150 Kb and 140x60 pixels, or your application will be rejected
• If you are employed, you must submit your original NOC at the Interview, or you will not get an interview and no travel allowance (TA) will be paid
• Canvassing in any form will get you disqualified; giving false information will stop you from attending the Interview and no TA will be paid

In Detail

Vacancy Details

Here is the full breakdown of vacancies by post and discipline.

ISRO Scientist Engineer SC 2026 has 175 vacancies in total. The notification breaks them down across 6 posts, with the pay level for each.

Posts & Vacancies

Pay shown is the level / pay scale stated in the official notification. In-hand salary varies with allowances and posting — confirm on the board's own notice.

Important Dates

Every date Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), Department of Space - ISRO Centralised Recruitment Board (ICRB) printed for ISRO Scientist Engineer SC 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.

Application Fee

All candidates first pay ₹750 upfront. Part of this is refunded later, depending on your category, if you appear in the Written Test/CBT.

Application fee for ISRO Scientist Engineer SC 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.

Eligibility

You must be between 18 and 28 years old. This age is checked as on 16-09-2026.

You need a BE or B.Tech (or an equivalent degree) in Electronics & Communication Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Computer Science Engineering.

• Minimum aggregate marks: 65%, or a CGPA of 6.84 out of 10
• Your graduation must be completed within the normal duration set by your university for that course

Age Limit

You must be between 18 and 28 years old as on 16 Sept 2026.

Educational Qualification

BE/B.Tech or equivalent in Electronics & Communication Engineering / Mechanical Engineering / Computer Science Engineering with an aggregate minimum of 65% marks or CGPA 6.84/10

Graduation should have been completed within the stipulated duration of the course as prescribed by the University.

Exam Pattern

Selection has two stages: a Written Test/CBT (with two parts) and an Interview.

Selection Process

1. Written Test/CBT (Part A and Part B)
2. Shortlisting for Interview at a ratio of 1:5, with a minimum of 10 candidates shortlisted per post
3. Interview

1. Written Test/CBT
2. Interview

Syllabus

Admit Card, Exam Date, Result and Answer Key

Admit Card

ISRO/ICRB has not announced a date yet. This page updates the day the notice does.

Exam Date

19 Oct 2026 — full details

Result

ISRO/ICRB has not announced a date yet. This page updates the day the notice does.

Answer Key

within three working days of Written Test/CBT — full details

Key Numbers

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