ISRO Centralised Recruitment Board invites online applications for Scientist/Engineer SC posts in Electronics, Mechanical and Computer Science disciplines. The recruitment includes Group A Gazetted posts at ISRO Centres and Group A Non-Gazetted posts at Physical Research Laboratory. Total notified vacancies are 175, subject to revision through corrigendum.
| Recruitment Board | ISRO Centralised Recruitment Board (ICRB). |
|---|---|
| Department | Department of Space, Government of India. |
| Post Level | Scientist/Engineer SC posts are in Level 10 of the Pay Matrix. |
| Post Category | ISRO Centre posts are Group A Gazetted posts. PRL Autonomous Body posts are Group A Non-Gazetted posts. |
| Job Location | Selected candidates may be posted at any Department of Space or ISRO Centre or Unit and may be transferred as required. |
| Nationality | Only Indian nationals need apply. |
| Electronics Qualification | BE/BTech or equivalent in Electronics and Communication Engineering with minimum 65% aggregate marks or CGPA 6.84/10. |
| Mechanical Qualification | BE/BTech or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering with minimum 65% aggregate marks or CGPA 6.84/10. |
| Computer Science Qualification | BE/BTech or equivalent in Computer Science Engineering with minimum 65% aggregate marks or CGPA 6.84/10. |
| Graduation Duration | Graduation must have been completed within the stipulated duration of the course prescribed by the University. |
| CGPA and Percentage | 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. |
| Allied Disciplines | Acceptable allied BE/BTech disciplines are specified in the official FAQ issued for this advertisement. |
| Maximum Age Limit | Maximum age is 28 years as on 16 September 2026. |
| Age Relaxation | Serving Central Government civilian employees, Ex-Servicemen and Persons with Benchmark Disabilities are eligible for age relaxation as per Government of India orders. |
| Initial Processing Fee | All candidates initially have to pay Rs. 750 as processing fee. |
| Application Fee | A non-refundable application fee of Rs. 250 applies to candidates not exempted from the application fee. |
| Full Refund Category | Women, SC, ST, PwBD and Ex-Servicemen candidates receive full processing fee refund if they appear in the Written Test or CBT. |
| Other Candidates 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. |
| Fee Payment Mode | Payment is accepted through Bharatkosh e-Payment gateway using Internet Banking, UPI or Domestic Debit Card. |
| Photograph | Recent colour passport-size photograph. Preferred dimensions 200 x 230 pixels. File size between 100 KB and 200 KB. |
| Signature | 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. |
| Supporting Certificate | SC, ST, PwBD or Ex-Servicemen certificate is required where applicable for processing fee refund. |
| Original Documents | Candidates must produce original documents supporting qualification, age, category and other details when called for. |
| Technical Academic Knowledge | |
| Technical General Awareness | General awareness relevant to the area of technical specialization. |
| Presentation and Communication | |
| Comprehension | |
| Academic Achievements | Institute category, academic performance and rank contribute to academic achievement marks. |
| No Objection Certificate | 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. |
| Written Test Travel Allowance | No travelling allowance is paid for attending the Written Test or CBT. |
| Interview Travel Allowance | Candidates attending interview are reimbursed to and fro second-class train fare by the shortest route from the city indicated in the online application. |
| Answer Key | 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. |
| Vacancy Status | The notified vacancies are provisional and ISRO may increase or decrease the number of vacancies or decide not to fill posts. |
| Post | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Scientist/Engineer SC - Electronics | 99 |
| Scientist/Engineer SC - Mechanical | 52 |
| Scientist/Engineer SC - Computer Science | 21 |
| Scientist/Engineer SC - Electronics | 1 |
| Scientist/Engineer SC - Mechanical | 1 |
| Scientist/Engineer SC - Computer Science | 1 |
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.
Written Test or CBT is conducted at notified examination centres. Call letters are sent only to the registered e-mail ID.
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.
Maximum 15 multiple-choice questions for 20 marks covering numerical, logical, diagrammatic, abstract and deductive reasoning. No negative marking.
Unreserved candidates must score 50% separately in Part A and Part B. PwBD candidates, where posts are reserved, require 40% separately in each part.
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.
Interview assessment covers technical knowledge, technical general awareness, presentation and communication skill, comprehension and academic achievements.
Final panel is prepared with 50% weightage to Written Test or CBT marks and 50% weightage to Interview marks.
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.
Original documents supporting all details entered in the online application must be produced at the time of interview.
| Post / Level | Pay Scale |
|---|---|
| Scientist/Engineer SC | Minimum basic pay of Rs. 56,100 per month. |
| Allowances | DA, HRA and Transport Allowance are payable as per applicable rules. |
| Additional 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. |
Level 10 of Pay Matrix with minimum basic pay of Rs. 56,100 per month plus DA, HRA and Transport Allowance as applicable.
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