ISRO SDSC SHAR Recruitment 2026: 97 Posts

Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC SHAR), ISRO’s spaceport at Sriharikota, has issued Advertisement No. SDSC SHAR/RMT/03/2026 for recruitment to 97 positions across 11 post categories. Candidates with relevant diploma, degree, ITI, nursing, driving or matriculation qualifications should review the post-specific requirements before applying.

The online application window runs from 19 October 2026 at 10:00 AM to 9 November 2026 at 11:59 PM. Applications are submitted through the SDSC SHAR recruitment portal, and selection generally includes an online written test followed by a qualifying skill test, physical efficiency test or medical examination where applicable; final merit is based on written-test marks.

Important Dates

Vacancy Details

The recruitment covers 97 vacancies. Four of the Light Vehicle Driver posts are for ADRIN, Secunderabad; the other posts are associated with SDSC SHAR.

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

Qualifications vary by post and discipline. Technical Assistant applicants need a first-class three-year diploma in the relevant discipline. Scientific Assistant applicants need a first-class B.Sc. in Physics for the Physics role or a first-class BFA in Photography/Cinematography for the Fine Arts/Visual Arts role. Library Assistant applicants need first-class graduation and a first-class Master’s degree in Library Science. Nurse ‘B’ applicants need a first-class three-year nursing diploma and registration with a State Nursing Council.

For Technician ‘B’, applicants need SSLC and an NCVT trade qualification such as ITI, NTC or NAC in the relevant trade. Draughtsman ‘B’ (Civil) requires SSLC and ITI in Draughtsman (Civil). Fireman ‘A’ requires SSLC as well as the prescribed physical standards. Light Vehicle Driver ‘A’ applicants need SSLC, at least three years of LVD experience and a valid licence. Heavy Vehicle Driver ‘A’ applicants need SSLC, at least five years of driving experience—including three years as an HVD—and an HVD licence and Public Service Badge. Multi-Tasking Staff applicants need matriculation/SSLC.

For Fireman ‘A’, the source also specifies physical standards for general-category men: minimum height of 165 cm, weight of 50 kg and chest measurement of 81/86 cm. Candidates must meet the applicable vision and medical requirements and provide the prescribed PME certificate. Driver applicants should have their experience certificates ready for verification.

Age Limit

As of 9 November 2026, the age range is 18–35 years for post codes 07–25, 27, 28 and 30. The age range for Fireman ‘A’ (post code 26) and Multi-Tasking Staff (post code 29) is 18–25 years. Age relaxation is stated to be available as per rules; the notification text provided does not specify the individual relaxation periods.

Application Fee

The recruitment charges a processing fee that depends on the pay level of the post. The fee is partly or fully refunded after the candidate appears for the test; the available notification information does not specify the refund amount or category-wise refund rules.

How to Apply

1. Visit the official SDSC SHAR application portal at apps.shar.gov.in.
2. Locate Advertisement No. SDSC SHAR/RMT/03/2026 and check the post code, discipline and eligibility requirements relevant to you.
3. Complete the online application using the details and documents requested in the official application system.
4. Pay the applicable processing fee: INR 750 for Level 7 posts or INR 500 for other posts, subject to the portal’s instructions.
5. Submit the application before 11:59 PM on 9 November 2026 and keep a copy of the submitted application and payment details for reference.
6. Keep original qualification documents ready for verification. Driver candidates should also keep experience certificates available, and Fireman candidates should arrange the prescribed PME certificate.

Salary & Pay Scale

The advertised pay depends on the post’s pay level. Level 7 posts—Technical Assistant, Scientific Assistant, Library Assistant ‘A’ and Nurse ‘B’—carry a pay range of INR 44,900–142,400. Technician ‘B’ and Draughtsman ‘B’ are in Level 3, with a range of INR 21,700–69,100. Fireman ‘A’ and the driver posts are in Level 2, with a range of INR 19,900–63,200. Multi-Tasking Staff is in Level 1, with a range of INR 18,000–56,900.

Selection Process

The written examination is an online computer-based test conducted in 18 cities. Kolkata, Chennai, Hyderabad, New Delhi, Bhubaneswar, Mumbai, Patna and Guwahati are among the listed examples. The examination date has not yet been announced.

For Technical Assistant, Scientific Assistant, Library Assistant ‘A’, Technician ‘B’ and Draughtsman ‘B’, the written test has 80 multiple-choice questions and lasts 90 minutes. Each correct answer earns one mark and each wrong answer loses 0.33 marks. Candidates shortlisted at a ratio of 1:5, with at least 10 candidates, proceed to a 100-mark qualifying skill test. Written-test qualifying marks are 32/80 for UR candidates and 24/80 for reserved-category candidates where the post is reserved; skill-test qualifying marks are 50/100 for UR candidates and 40/100 for reserved candidates.

Nurse ‘B’ candidates take an 80-question, 80-mark test lasting 120 minutes, with +1 for a correct answer and −0.33 for a wrong answer, followed by a qualifying skill test. Fireman ‘A’ candidates take an 80-question, 80-mark written test over 120 minutes with the same marking scheme, followed by Stage 1 and Stage 2 of the qualifying PET and a detailed medical examination. Fireman PET candidates may be shortlisted up to a ratio of 1:50.

For Light and Heavy Vehicle Driver ‘A’, the test has 100 questions over 120 minutes: 50 on the Motor Vehicles Act, 15 on English, 15 on arithmetic and 20 on general knowledge. Marking is +1 for a correct answer and −0.25 for a wrong answer. Candidates must score at least 50% in the Motor Vehicles Act section and at least 50% across the other three sections combined. The qualifying driving skill test requires a minimum of 60% for every category, with no relaxation. The MTS test has 100 questions over 90 minutes covering Numerical Ability, Reasoning, General Awareness and English; marking is +1 for a correct answer and −0.25 for a wrong answer. The stated selection information lists no further stage for MTS.

For all these post groups, final merit is based on written-test marks alone. Skill tests, PET and medical examinations are qualifying stages rather than components of the final merit score. The stated MTS written-test qualifying marks are 50% for UR/EWS, 45% for OBC and 40% for other reserved categories.

Eligible candidates should complete their online application through the official portal by 9 November 2026 at 11:59 PM and check the official SDSC SHAR website for updates to the examination schedule.