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ISRO Scientist/Engineer SC Recruitment 2026

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Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) All India Government · Full-time
92 Total Vacancies
17 Aug 2026 Last Date to Apply
₹56,100 Salary / Month
₹250 Application Fee
0 - 28 yrs Age Limit

About This Recruitment

Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), through its Centralised Recruitment Board (ICRB), invites online applications for recruitment to the post of Scientist/Engineer SC in Level 10 of the Pay Matrix. Recruitment is being conducted for Electronics, Mechanical, Computer Science, Civil, Electrical, Refrigeration & Air Conditioning and Architecture disciplines. Candidates are shortlisted for interview based on valid GATE 2025 or GATE 2026 scores. The recruitment advertisement is ISRO:ICRB:02(EMC-CEPO):2026 dated 28 July 2026.

Total Vacancies ISRO Recruitment 2026
Application Start Date Online Application
Last Date to Apply Online Application
Application Fee General Candidates
Educational Qualification BE/B.Tech or equivalent qualification in the relevant discipline with minimum 65% aggregate marks (average of all semesters) or CGPA 6.84 on a 10-point scale.
GATE Qualification Candidates must have a valid GATE 2025 or GATE 2026 score in the prescribed GATE paper corresponding to the relevant discipline.
Age Limit Maximum age is 28 years as on 17 August 2026. Applicable relaxation is available to eligible categories as per Government of India rules.
Job Location Various ISRO Centres across India
Application Fee ₹250
Fee Exemption Women, SC/ST, Ex-Servicemen and PwBD candidates are exempt from payment of application fee.

Vacancy Details (Post-wise)

Post Vacancies
Scientist/Engineer SC - Electronics 34
Scientist/Engineer SC - Mechanical 26
Scientist/Engineer SC - Computer Science 13
Scientist/Engineer SC - Civil 10
Scientist/Engineer SC - Electrical 4
Scientist/Engineer SC - Refrigeration & Air Conditioning 2
Scientist/Engineer SC - Architecture 2
Scientist/Engineer SC - Civil (PRL) 1

Eligibility Criteria

Qualification: BE/B.Tech or equivalent degree in the relevant discipline with minimum 65% aggregate marks (average of all semesters) or CGPA 6.84 on a 10-point scale. Candidates must also have a valid GATE 2025 or GATE 2026 score in the prescribed paper.

  • Only Indian nationals are eligible to apply.
  • Candidates must possess BE/B.Tech or equivalent qualification in the relevant discipline.
  • Minimum 65% aggregate marks or CGPA 6.84 on a 10-point scale is required.
  • Candidates must have a valid GATE 2025 or GATE 2026 score in the prescribed GATE paper.
  • Candidates must satisfy the prescribed age limit and applicable age relaxation rules.
  • Architecture candidates must satisfy the prescribed professional registration requirements.

Age relaxation is applicable to eligible categories as per Government of India rules.

Important Dates

Online Application Starts Application Start Date

28 July 2026

Last Date to Apply Application Deadline

17 August 2026

Last Date for Fee Payment Fee Payment Deadline

19 August 2026

Selection Process

GATE Score Based Shortlisting

Candidates are shortlisted for interview in the ratio of 1:7 based on GATE Score. Shortlisting is based on GATE Score and not GATE marks or GATE rank.

Interview

Shortlisted candidates are assessed through an interview covering technical knowledge, general awareness related to the technical specialisation, presentation and communication skills, comprehension and academic achievements.

Final Selection

Final selection is based on 50% weightage to GATE Score and 50% weightage to Interview marks.

Salary Structure

Post / Level Pay Scale
Basic Pay ₹56,100 per month minimum basic pay
Allowances Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA) and Transport Allowance are payable as per applicable rules.
Other Benefits Medical facilities, subsidised canteen, Leave Travel Concession, Group Insurance and other benefits are available as per applicable rules.

Level 10 Pay Matrix with minimum basic pay of ₹56,100 per month, plus DA, HRA and Transport Allowance as applicable.

Documents Required

  • Recent passport-size colour photograph
  • Signature
  • GATE 2025 or GATE 2026 score details
  • Educational qualification documents
  • Category certificate, wherever applicable
  • NOC from employer, wherever applicable

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 92 tentative vacancies for Scientist/Engineer SC across various engineering and architecture disciplines.

Candidates must have BE/B.Tech or equivalent qualification in the relevant discipline with at least 65% aggregate marks or CGPA 6.84 on a 10-point scale.

Candidates must have a valid GATE 2025 or GATE 2026 score in the prescribed GATE paper corresponding to the relevant discipline.

The maximum age limit is 28 years as on 17 August 2026, subject to applicable relaxation for eligible categories.

The application fee is ₹250. Women, SC/ST, Ex-Servicemen and PwBD candidates are exempt from payment of the application fee.

The post carries Level 10 Pay Matrix with minimum basic pay of ₹56,100 per month, along with applicable DA, HRA and Transport Allowance.

Candidates are shortlisted for interview based on GATE Score. The final panel gives 50% weightage to GATE Score and 50% weightage to Interview marks.