ISRO
Indian Space Research Organisation through ISRO Centralised Recruitment Board.
| Organization | Indian Space Research Organisation |
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ISRO Centralised Recruitment Board (ICRB).
| Recruitment Board | ICRB |
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ISRO:ICRB:03(EMC):2026
Advertisement dated 27 August 2026.
| Advertisement Number | ISRO:ICRB:03(EMC):2026 |
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Department of Space, Government of India.
| Department | Department of Space |
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Scientist/Engineer SC
Recruitment in Electronics, Mechanical and Computer Science disciplines.
| Post | Scientist/Engineer SC |
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175 Posts
Vacancies are provisional and may increase or decrease as per ISRO requirements.
| Total Vacancies | 175 |
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Group A
ISRO Centre posts are Group A Gazetted posts. PRL Autonomous Body posts are Group A Non-Gazetted posts.
| Category | Group A |
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28 Years
Age calculated as on 16 September 2026.
| Cutoff Date | 2026-09-16 |
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| Maximum Age | 28 |
All India
Selected candidates may be posted at any Department of Space or ISRO Centre or Unit and may be transferred as required.
| Location | All India |
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Level 10
Minimum basic pay is Rs. 56,100 per month plus admissible allowances.
| Basic Pay | 56100 |
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| Pay Level | Level 10 |
Mandatory
Graduation must have been completed within the stipulated duration of the course prescribed by the University.
Requirement: Complete within stipulated course duration
Refer Official FAQ
Acceptable allied BE/BTech disciplines are specified in the official FAQ issued for this advertisement.
| Refer Faq | Yes |
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JPG/JPEG
Recent colour passport-size photograph. Preferred dimensions 200 x 230 pixels. File size between 100 KB and 200 KB.
| Format | JPG/JPEG |
|---|---|
| Maximum Size Kb | 200 |
| Minimum Size Kb | 100 |
| Preferred Dimensions | 200x230 pixels |
JPG/JPEG
Signature in black ink on white paper. Preferred dimensions 140 x 60 pixels. File size between 80 KB and 150 KB. Signature should not be in capital letters.
| Format | JPG/JPEG |
|---|---|
| Maximum Size Kb | 150 |
| Minimum Size Kb | 80 |
| Preferred Dimensions | 140x60 pixels |
| Capital Letters Allowed | No |
40 Marks
| Marks | 40 |
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20 Marks
General awareness relevant to the area of technical specialization.
| Marks | 20 |
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20 Marks
| Marks | 20 |
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10 Marks
| Marks | 10 |
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10 Marks
Institute category, academic performance and rank contribute to academic achievement marks.
| Total Marks | 10 |
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| Rank 1 To 3 Marks | 3 |
| Institute Category Marks | 3 |
| Cgpa Above 9 Or Percentage Above 85 Marks | 4 |
| Cgpa 7 5 To 9 Or Percentage 71 To 85 Marks | 2 |
Indian Nationals
Only Indian nationals need apply.
| Nationality | Indian |
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Eligibility Rule
Where both CGPA and percentage are mentioned, at least one must meet ISRO eligibility norms. Where only CGPA is mentioned, CGPA conversion to percentage is not permitted.
| Cgpa Conversion Allowed | No |
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BE/BTech or Equivalent
BE/BTech or equivalent in Electronics and Communication Engineering with minimum 65% aggregate marks or CGPA 6.84/10.
| Minimum Cgpa | 6.84/10 |
|---|---|
| Minimum Marks | 65 |
Discipline: Electronics and Communication Engineering
BE/BTech or Equivalent
BE/BTech or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering with minimum 65% aggregate marks or CGPA 6.84/10.
| Discipline | Mechanical Engineering |
|---|---|
| Minimum Cgpa | 6.84/10 |
| Minimum Marks | 65 |
BE/BTech or Equivalent
BE/BTech or equivalent in Computer Science Engineering with minimum 65% aggregate marks or CGPA 6.84/10.
| Discipline | Computer Science Engineering |
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| Minimum Cgpa | 6.84/10 |
| Minimum Marks | 65 |
Interview / Verification
Candidates must produce original documents supporting qualification, age, category and other details when called for.
| Original Documents Required | Yes |
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28 Years
Maximum age is 28 years as on 16 September 2026.
| Cutoff Date | 2026-09-16 |
|---|---|
| Maximum Age | 28 |
Government Rules
Serving Central Government civilian employees, Ex-Servicemen and Persons with Benchmark Disabilities are eligible for age relaxation as per Government of India orders.
Categories:
Post Code BE001
99 vacancies at constituent ISRO Centres.
| Post Code | BE001 |
|---|---|
| Vacancies | 99 |
| Discipline | Electronics |
| Organization | ISRO Centres |
Post Code BE002
52 vacancies at constituent ISRO Centres.
| Post Code | BE002 |
|---|---|
| Vacancies | 52 |
| Discipline | Mechanical |
| Organization | ISRO Centres |
Post Code BE003
21 vacancies at constituent ISRO Centres.
| Post Code | BE003 |
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| Vacancies | 21 |
| Discipline | Computer Science |
| Organization | ISRO Centres |
Post Code BE001A - PRL
1 vacancy at Physical Research Laboratory.
| Post Code | BE001A |
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| Vacancies | 1 |
| Discipline | Electronics |
| Organization | Physical Research Laboratory |
Post Code BE002A - PRL
1 vacancy at Physical Research Laboratory.
| Post Code | BE002A |
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| Vacancies | 1 |
| Discipline | Mechanical |
| Organization | Physical Research Laboratory |
Post Code BE003A - PRL
1 vacancy at Physical Research Laboratory.
| Post Code | BE003A |
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| Vacancies | 1 |
| Discipline | Computer Science |
| Organization | Physical Research Laboratory |
Provisional
The notified vacancies are provisional and ISRO may increase or decrease the number of vacancies or decide not to fill posts.
| Vacancies Provisional | Yes |
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Rs. 750
All candidates initially have to pay Rs. 750 as processing fee.
| Amount | 750 |
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Rs. 250
A non-refundable application fee of Rs. 250 applies to candidates not exempted from the application fee.
| Amount | 250 |
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Rs. 750 Refund
Women, SC, ST, PwBD and Ex-Servicemen candidates receive full processing fee refund if they appear in the Written Test or CBT.
| Refund | 750 |
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Categories:
Rs. 500 Refund
Candidates other than exempted categories receive Rs. 500 refund after deduction of Rs. 250 application fee, provided they appear in the Written Test or CBT.
| Refund | 500 |
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| Application Fee Deduction | 250 |
Online Only
Payment is accepted through Bharatkosh e-Payment gateway using Internet Banking, UPI or Domestic Debit Card.
Payment Modes:
Where Applicable
SC, ST, PwBD or Ex-Servicemen certificate is required where applicable for processing fee refund.
Documents:
Stage 1
Written Test or CBT is conducted at notified examination centres. Call letters are sent only to the registered e-mail ID.
| Type | Written Test / CBT |
|---|---|
| Stage | 1 |
90 Minutes
80 multiple-choice questions for 80 marks covering the relevant engineering discipline. +1 for each correct answer, 0 for unattempted questions and -1/3 for each wrong answer.
| Marks | 80 |
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| Questions | 80 |
| Duration Minutes | 90 |
| Unattempted Marks | 0 |
| Wrong Answer Marks | -1/3 |
| Correct Answer Marks | 1 |
30 Minutes
Maximum 15 multiple-choice questions for 20 marks covering numerical, logical, diagrammatic, abstract and deductive reasoning. No negative marking.
| Marks | 20 |
|---|---|
| Duration Minutes | 30 |
| Negative Marking | No |
| Maximum Questions | 15 |
UR and PwBD
Unreserved candidates must score 50% separately in Part A and Part B. PwBD candidates, where posts are reserved, require 40% separately in each part.
| Pwbd Part A Percent | 40 |
|---|---|
| Pwbd Part B Percent | 40 |
| Unreserved Part A Percent | 50 |
| Unreserved Part B Percent | 50 |
1:5 Ratio
Candidates are shortlisted for interview based on written test performance in the ratio of 1:5, with an aggregate minimum of 10 candidates. Reserved vacancies are considered separately as prescribed.
| Minimum Candidates | 10 |
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| Shortlisting Ratio | 1:5 |
100 Marks
Interview assessment covers technical knowledge, technical general awareness, presentation and communication skill, comprehension and academic achievements.
| Total Marks | 100 |
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| Comprehension | 10 |
| Technical Knowledge | 40 |
| Academic Achievements | 10 |
| Presentation Communication | 20 |
| Technical General Awareness | 20 |
50:50 Weightage
Final panel is prepared with 50% weightage to Written Test or CBT marks and 50% weightage to Interview marks.
| Interview Weightage Percent | 50 |
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| Written Test Weightage Percent | 50 |
UR and PwBD
Unreserved candidates require 50% in Written Test or CBT, 50% in Interview and 60% aggregate. PwBD candidates where posts are reserved require 40% in Written Test or CBT, 40% in Interview and 50% aggregate.
| Ur Written Percent | 50 |
|---|---|
| Pwbd Written Percent | 40 |
| Ur Aggregate Percent | 60 |
| Ur Interview Percent | 50 |
| Pwbd Aggregate Percent | 50 |
| Pwbd Interview Percent | 40 |
Final Verification
Original documents supporting all details entered in the online application must be produced at the time of interview.
| Original Documents Required | Yes |
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For Employed Candidates
Candidates employed under Central or State Government, PSU or Autonomous Bodies must apply with prior permission and produce the original NOC at interview when applicable.
| Noc Required For Employed Candidates | Yes |
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Not Payable
No travelling allowance is paid for attending the Written Test or CBT.
| Ta Payable | No |
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Second Class Rail Fare
Candidates attending interview are reimbursed to and fro second-class train fare by the shortest route from the city indicated in the online application.
| Travel Reimbursement | Second class train fare |
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Within 3 Working Days
Answer keys will be published on the ISRO website within three working days after the Written Test or CBT. Objections may be submitted within five days through the prescribed link.
| Answer Key Days | 3 |
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| Objection Window Days | 5 |
Level 10
Minimum basic pay of Rs. 56,100 per month.
| Pay Level | Level 10 |
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| Minimum Basic Pay | 56100 |
As Applicable
DA, HRA and Transport Allowance are payable as per applicable rules.
Allowances:
Level 10
Scientist/Engineer SC posts are in Level 10 of the Pay Matrix.
| Pay Level | Level 10 |
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Government Benefits
New Pension Scheme, medical facilities, subsidized canteen, limited quarters facility, Leave Travel Concession, Group Insurance and House Building Advance are admissible as per rules.
Benefits:
The notification contains 175 total vacancies across ISRO Centres and Physical Research Laboratory.
| Answer | 175 vacancies. |
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| Question | How many vacancies are available? |
The last date for online registration and fee payment is 16 September 2026 up to 11:55 PM.
| Answer | 16 September 2026, 11:55 PM. |
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| Question | What is the last date to apply? |
The maximum age limit is 28 years as on 16 September 2026, with applicable relaxation under Government of India rules.
| Question | What is the age limit? |
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Answer: Maximum 28 years as on 16 September 2026.
Candidates need BE/BTech or equivalent in the prescribed Electronics, Mechanical or Computer Science discipline with minimum 65% aggregate marks or CGPA 6.84/10.
| Question | What qualification is required? |
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Answer: BE/BTech or equivalent with minimum 65% marks or CGPA 6.84/10 in the prescribed discipline.
Selected candidates receive Level 10 Pay Matrix with minimum basic pay of Rs. 56,100 per month plus applicable allowances.
| Question | What is the salary? |
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Answer: Minimum basic pay of Rs. 56,100 per month in Level 10.
All candidates initially pay Rs. 750 processing fee. The final refundable amount depends on category and appearing in the Written Test or CBT.
| Answer | Initial processing fee is Rs. 750. |
|---|---|
| Question | What is the application fee? |
Selection consists of Written Test or CBT followed by interview for shortlisted candidates, document verification and final panel preparation with 50:50 weightage for Written Test and Interview.
| Question | What is the selection process? |
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Answer: Written Test or CBT, Interview, Document Verification and Final Merit Panel.
Qualification: BE/BTech or equivalent in Electronics and Communication Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Computer Science Engineering with minimum 65% marks or CGPA 6.84/10.
Serving Central Government civilian employees, Ex-Servicemen and Persons with Benchmark Disabilities are eligible for age relaxation as per Government of India orders.
Online registration opens on the ISRO website.
Online application and fee payment must be completed by 11:55 PM.
The last date for payment of application fee is the same as the application closing date.
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