ISRO ICRB Scientist/Engineer ‘SC’ Recruitment 2026

ISRO Centralised Recruitment Board (ICRB) invites online applications from eligible engineering graduates for Scientist/Engineer ‘SC’ posts in Electronics, Mechanical, and Computer Science disciplines. The recruitment is for Group ‘A’ positions, with Gazetted posts at ISRO centres and Non-Gazetted posts at PRL. Candidates who meet the educational and age requirements should apply through the official ISRO website during the application window.

This recruitment is for a total of 175 vacancies (tentative), with category-wise reservation details provided in the official notification. The online application window opens on 2026-08-27 and closes on 2026-09-16 at 11:55 PM. Applications must be submitted online only. Selection is based on a Written Test/Computer Based Test (CBT) followed by an Interview, with final merit determined using weightage to both stages.

Important Dates

Vacancy Details

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

Candidates must possess a BE/B.Tech or an equivalent degree with the required discipline and minimum marks. For Electronics (post codes BE001 and BE001A), the degree must be in Electronics & Communication Engineering with at least 65% marks or CGPA 6.84/10. For Mechanical (post codes BE002 and BE002A), the degree must be in Mechanical Engineering with at least 65% marks or CGPA 6.84/10. For Computer Science (post codes BE003 and BE003A), the degree must be in Computer Science Engineering with at least 65% marks or CGPA 6.84/10.

Age Limit

The upper age limit is 28 years. The age is considered as on 2026-09-16 (as mentioned in the notification). Age relaxation is available for candidates including serving Central Government civilian employees, Ex-servicemen, and PwBD candidates, as per Government of India orders.

Application Fee

How to Apply

1. Visit the official ISRO website: www.isro.gov.in.
2. Go to the recruitment section and locate the advertisement for “Scientist/Engineer ‘SC’ Recruitment 2026”.
3. Read the full advertisement and the FAQs carefully before starting the application.
4. Open the online application link (available from 2026-08-27) and begin registration.
5. Register using a valid email ID and mobile number.
6. Fill in all required personal, educational, and other details accurately.
7. Upload the recent passport-size photograph in the required format (.jpg/.jpeg) with a size between 100 KB and 200 KB.
8. Upload the signature in .jpg/.jpeg format with a size between 80 KB and 150 KB (do not use CAPITAL LETTERS for the signature).
9. Upload supporting documents wherever applicable, such as certificates for SC/ST, PwBD, and Ex-servicemen (these are relevant for fee refund conditions).
10. Submit the application and proceed to payment through the payment gateway.
11. Pay the fee of 750 via the Bharatkosh e-Payment gateway using Internet Banking, UPI, or a Debit Card (Domestic). Ensure payment is completed by 2026-09-16.
12. After successful submission and payment, note down the Registration Number and the Transaction Reference Number.
13. Download and print the final submitted application for future reference.

Salary & Pay Scale

Selection Process

The selection process consists of two stages: (1) a Written Test/Computer Based Test (CBT) and (2) an Interview. The CBT includes Part A (discipline/area specific) with 80 MCQs for 90 minutes and Part B (aptitude/ability) with 15 MCQs for 30 minutes. The total CBT marks are 100. For Part A, there is negative marking: +1 for a correct answer, -1/3 for a wrong answer, and 0 for unattempted questions; for Part B, there is no negative marking. Qualifying marks for the written test are 50% for unreserved (UR) and 40% for PwBD (reserved posts). Shortlisted candidates then appear for an interview, where the shortlisting ratio is 1:5 (minimum 10 candidates), with separate shortlisting for reserved vacancies. Interview marks are allocated across technical (academic) knowledge (40), general awareness (technical) (20), presentation/communication skill (20), comprehension (10), and academic achievements (10), for a total of 100. Qualifying criteria for the interview are 50% for UR and 40% for PwBD (reserved posts). Final panel generation uses 50% weightage for written test marks and 50% weightage for interview marks. If there is a tie in final marks, the notification specifies tie-breakers in the order of written test/CBT marks, marks in essential qualification, and date of birth (older candidates placed higher).

Candidates who meet the eligibility conditions should complete their online application and payment well before the closing date of 2026-09-16 (11:55 PM) to avoid last-minute issues.