ISRO SDSC SHAR Recruitment 2026: 97 Vacancies
Job highlights
| Organisation | Satish Dhawan Space Centre SHAR (ISRO), Department of Space |
|---|---|
| Location | Sriharikota, Rasayani, Balasore, Secunderabad |
| Employment type | Temporary |
| Vacancies | 97 |
| Salary | INR 18,000 – 142,400 / month |
| Posted | Oct 19, 2026 |
| Apply by | Nov 9, 2026 |
| Education | Qualifications vary by post: first-class three-year relevant Engineering Diploma for Technical Assistant; specified first-class B.Sc. for Physics Scientific Assistant; first-class BFA (Photography) or Visual Arts (Cinematography) for Fine Arts Scientific Assistant; first-class graduation and first-class Master’s in Library Science or Library & Information Science for Library Assistant; first-class recognised three-year Nursing Diploma and State Nursing Council registration for Nurse; SSLC/SSC pl |
| Experience | Light Vehicle Driver ‘A’: three years of experience. Heavy Vehicle Driver ‘A’: five years of experience, including at least three years driving heavy vehicles. |
| Age limit | As of 2026-11-09: 18–35 years for post codes 07–25, 27, 28 and 30; 18–25 years for Fireman ‘A’ (26) and MTS (29). Upper-age relaxation: 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC, and Government of India rules for Ex-Servicemen, PwBD and other eligible groups. |
| Application fee | Post codes 07–15: 750 for all; full refund for women/SC/ST/PwBD/ESM who attend the written test, and 500 refund for others (250 retained). Post codes 16–30: 500 for all; full refund for women/SC/ST/PwBD/ESM who attend the written test, and 400 refund for others (100 retained). Separate application and fee for each post code; no refund if the candidate does not attend the written test. |
Satish Dhawan Space Centre SHAR, ISRO’s spaceport at Sriharikota, has announced direct recruitment under Advertisement No. SDSC SHAR/RMT/03/2026. Applicants with qualifications ranging from matriculation and ITI to diplomas, degrees and nursing credentials can apply for the post that matches their trade and eligibility.
The recruitment covers 97 vacancies across technical, scientific, medical, library, driver, fire services and support roles. Online registration opened on 19 October 2026 at 10:00 AM and closes on 9 November 2026 at 11:59 PM; candidates must apply through the recruitment portal and pay the applicable processing fee. Selection generally includes a computer-based written test and, depending on the post, a qualifying skill test, physical efficiency test or detailed medical examination.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification released | 19 October 2026 |
| Online registration begins | 19 October 2026, 10:00 AM |
| Last date to apply and pay the fee | 9 November 2026, 11:59 PM |
| Cut-off date for age and qualifications | 9 November 2026 |
| Written test | To be announced |
| Skill test | To be announced |
Vacancy Details
The 97 openings span ten post groups. The detailed distribution below gives the discipline or trade, reservation-category allocation and identified posting location. The notification also lists four Light Vehicle Driver vacancies at ADRIN; those are included in the five LVD vacancies overall.
| Post | Discipline / Trade | Total | UR | OBC | SC | ST | EWS | Place of posting |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Technical Assistant | Mechanical | 7 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | SDSC SHAR |
| Technical Assistant | Electrical | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | SDSC SHAR |
| Technical Assistant | Computer Science | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | SDSC SHAR |
| Technical Assistant | Electronics | 3 | 2 | — | 1 | — | — | SDSC SHAR / PCR |
| Technical Assistant | Civil | 2 | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | SDSC SHAR |
| Scientific Assistant | Physics | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | SDSC SHAR / BRLS |
| Scientific Assistant | Fine Arts | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | SDSC SHAR |
| Library Assistant ‘A’ | Library Science | 3 | — | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | SDSC SHAR |
| Nurse ‘B’ | Nursing | 3 | 1 | — | 1 | — | 1 | SDSC SHAR |
| Technician ‘B’ | Electrician | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | — | — | SDSC SHAR / PCR |
| Technician ‘B’ | Chemical | 3 | 2 | — | — | — | 1 | SDSC SHAR / PCR |
| Technician ‘B’ | Fitter | 17 | 5 | 8 | 2 | — | 2 | SDSC SHAR / PCR |
| Technician ‘B’ | Electronic Mechanic | 12 | 4 | 6 | — | — | 2 | SDSC SHAR / PCR |
| Technician ‘B’ | Boiler Attendant | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | PCR |
| Technician ‘B’ | Turner | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | SDSC SHAR |
| Technician ‘B’ | Refrigeration & AC | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | SDSC SHAR |
| Technician ‘B’ | Civil Engineering Assistant | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | SDSC SHAR |
| Technician ‘B’ | Photography | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | SDSC SHAR |
| Draughtsman ‘B’ | Civil | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | SDSC SHAR |
| Fireman ‘A’ | — | 2 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | SDSC SHAR |
| Light Vehicle Driver ‘A’ | — | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | SDSC SHAR |
| Heavy Vehicle Driver ‘A’ | — | 7 | 3 | 2 | 1 | — | 1 | SDSC SHAR |
| Multi Tasking Staff (MTS) | — | 16 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 2 | SDSC SHAR |
| Light Vehicle Driver ‘A’ (ADRIN) | — | 4 | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | ADRIN |
| Total vacancies | — | 97 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
By post group, the advertised totals are 14 Technical Assistants, 3 Scientific Assistants, 3 Library Assistants ‘A’, 3 Nurses ‘B’, 43 Technicians ‘B’, 1 Draughtsman ‘B’, 2 Firemen ‘A’, 5 Light Vehicle Drivers ‘A’, 7 Heavy Vehicle Drivers ‘A’ and 16 MTS positions.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
Applicants must possess the prescribed qualification by 9 November 2026. Requirements differ by post code and trade: technical and technician applicants need relevant discipline-specific credentials, while the driver roles require both driving experience and the appropriate licence.
| Post code(s) | Post | Essential qualification |
|---|---|---|
| 07–11 | Technical Assistant | First-class three-year Diploma in the relevant Engineering discipline. |
| 12 | Scientific Assistant (Physics) | First-class B.Sc. with Physics as the main subject and Mathematics and Chemistry as ancillary subjects. |
| 13 | Scientific Assistant (Fine Arts) | First-class Bachelor of Fine Arts (Photography) or Visual Arts (Cinematography). |
| 14 | Library Assistant ‘A’ | First-class graduation and a first-class Master’s degree in Library Science or Library & Information Science. |
| 15 | Nurse ‘B’ | First-class three-year Diploma in Nursing recognised by the State or Central Government, with registration in a State Nursing Council. |
| 16–24 | Technician ‘B’ | SSLC/SSC and ITI/NTC/NAC in the relevant trade from NCVT. |
| 25 | Draughtsman ‘B’ | SSLC/SSC and ITI/NTC/NAC in Draughtsman (Civil) trade from NCVT. |
| 26 | Fireman ‘A’ | SSLC/SSC/Matriculation/10th pass, along with the specified physical fitness standards. |
| 27 and 30 | Light Vehicle Driver ‘A’ | 10th pass, three years’ experience and a valid Light Vehicle Driver licence. |
| 28 | Heavy Vehicle Driver ‘A’ | 10th pass and five years’ experience, including at least three years driving heavy vehicles; a Heavy Vehicle Driver licence and Public Service Badge are required. |
| 29 | Multi Tasking Staff | Matriculation, SSLC, SSC or equivalent. |
Age Limit
Age is calculated as of 9 November 2026. Applicants for post codes 07–25, 27, 28 and 30 must be 18 to 35 years old. The age range for Fireman ‘A’ (post code 26) and MTS (post code 29) is 18 to 25 years. The upper-age limit is relaxed by five years for SC/ST candidates and three years for OBC candidates. Ex-Servicemen, PwBD candidates and other eligible groups receive relaxation under Government of India rules.
Fireman ‘A’ physical standards: The listed height and weight requirements are 165 cm and 50 kg for general-category men, 160 cm and 46 kg for men from Gorkha and hill tribes and SC/ST communities, and 155 cm and 43 kg for women and transgender candidates. The specified weight range corresponds to a BMI of 18–28. Chest measurements for men are 81/86 cm for general candidates and 76/81 cm for the listed hill-tribe, Gorkha, SC and ST groups; minimum chest expansion is 5 cm. Chest measurement is not applicable to women and transgender candidates. The notification specifies 6/6 vision without glasses for all listed groups.
Application Fee
All applicants must pay the processing fee online when submitting an application. A refund is available only to candidates who appear in the written test. Women, SC/ST, PwBD and Ex-Servicemen candidates are eligible for a full refund; other candidates receive the stated partial refund, with the balance retained as the fee.
| Post codes | Fee payable by all applicants | Refund for women / SC / ST / PwBD / ESM | Refund for other candidates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07–15 | 750 | 750 (full refund) | 500 (250 retained) |
| 16–30 | 500 | 500 (full refund) | 400 (100 retained) |
A separate application and fee are required for every post code. No refund is made if the applicant does not attend the written test.
How to Apply
- Open the SDSC SHAR recruitment portal or visit the official SDSC SHAR website.
- Choose Advertisement No. SDSC SHAR/RMT/03/2026 and select the post code for which you meet the criteria.
- Complete the application with accurate personal and educational details, using a valid email address and mobile number.
- Upload a recent colour passport photograph in JPG format, up to 40 KB, and your signature in JPG format, up to 20 KB.
- Upload essential qualification documents, each within the stated 1 MB limit, along with relevant SC/ST/PwBD/ESM certificates and a No Objection Certificate if you work for a Government organisation or PSU.
- Fireman ‘A’ applicants must also upload the PME certificate in the prescribed Annexure-A format.
- For post codes 10, 12, 16, 17, 18 and 19, enter your preferred order of posting locations.
- Pay the processing fee online and provide bank details for any applicable refund.
- Submit the form by 11:59 PM on 9 November 2026, then download and print the registration confirmation.
Submit a separate application for each post code. If more than one application is filed for the same post code, only the most recently submitted application will be considered.
Salary & Pay Scale
Pay is governed by the 7th Central Pay Commission. The recruitment overview describes the overall range as Pay Level 1 to Level 7, with pay from 18000 to 142400 per month. Approximate gross figures below are the notification’s basic pay plus DA estimates; applicable benefits are provided according to norms.
| Posts | Pay level and scale | Approximate gross pay (basic + DA) |
|---|---|---|
| Technical Assistant, Scientific Assistant, Library Assistant, Nurse | Level 7: 44900–142400 | 71840 |
| Technician ‘B’, Draughtsman ‘B’ | Level 3: 21700–69100 | 34720 |
| Fireman ‘A’, Light Vehicle Driver ‘A’, Heavy Vehicle Driver ‘A’ | Level 2: 19900–63200 | 31840 |
| Multi Tasking Staff | Level 1: 18000–56900 | 28800 |
Listed benefits include NPS/UPS, medical facilities, canteen and library access, free transport, housing in place of HRA, LTC, group insurance and house-building advance, subject to applicable rules.
Selection Process
The written examination is conducted as a computer-based test (CBT). Technical Assistant, Scientific Assistant, Library Assistant, Technician, Draughtsman, Nurse and driver applicants proceed to a qualifying skill test. Fireman ‘A’ candidates face a two-stage Physical Efficiency Test (PET) and a Detailed Medical Examination (DME) in addition to the written test. MTS selection is based on the written test alone.
| Post group | Selection stages | CBT pattern |
|---|---|---|
| Technical Assistant, Scientific Assistant, Library Assistant, Technician, Draughtsman | Written test and qualifying skill test | 80 multiple-choice questions, 80 marks, 1.5 hours; 0.33 mark deducted for each wrong answer |
| Nurse ‘B’ | Written test and qualifying skill test | 80 multiple-choice questions, 80 marks, 120 minutes; 0.33 mark deducted for each wrong answer |
| Fireman ‘A’ | Written test, two-stage PET and DME | 80 multiple-choice questions, 80 marks, 120 minutes; 0.33 mark deducted for each wrong answer |
| Light Vehicle Driver ‘A’ / Heavy Vehicle Driver ‘A’ | Written test and qualifying skill test | 100 questions, 100 marks, 120 minutes; 0.25 mark deducted for each wrong answer |
| Multi Tasking Staff | Written test only | 100 questions, 100 marks, 90 minutes; 0.25 mark deducted for each wrong answer |
Qualifying marks: For Technical Assistant, Scientific Assistant, Library Assistant, Technician and Draughtsman, the written-test threshold is 32 out of 80 for UR candidates and 24 out of 80 for reserved candidates. Their skill-test thresholds are 50 out of 100 for UR and 40 out of 100 for reserved candidates. Driver applicants must secure 50% in Part A and 50% across Parts B, C and D combined in the written test, followed by 60% in the skill test. MTS written-test qualifying marks are 50% for UR/EWS, 45% for OBC and 40% for other reserved candidates.
Fireman PET details: Stage I requires a 1500-metre run in seven minutes for men or an 800-metre run in four minutes for women. Stage II lists rope climbing, carrying a person weighing 60 kg/50 kg, a long jump of 3.8 m/3.5 m and a 100-metre run in 15/17 seconds, with the paired figures given in the notification for men/women.
Eligible candidates should review the official advertisement and submit the correct post-code application, supporting documents and fee before the 9 November 2026 deadline.
Important links
- Official website: https://www.shar.gov.in/
- Online application portal: https://apps.shar.gov.in/Recruitment/
- Detailed notification PDF: https://www.isro.gov.in/media_isro/pdf/recruitmentNotice/2026/Oct/Final_Advt_No_03_2026_19102026.pdf
Frequently asked questions
How many vacancies are available in this SDSC SHAR recruitment? +
There are 97 vacancies across technical, scientific, nursing, library, technician, draughtsman, fire services, driver and MTS posts.
What is the last date to submit the online application? +
Applications and the applicable fee must be submitted by 9 November 2026 at 11:59 PM.
What is the application fee, and can it be refunded? +
The fee is 750 for post codes 07–15 and 500 for post codes 16–30. Refunds are conditional on appearing in the written test. Women, SC/ST, PwBD and ESM candidates are eligible for a full refund; other candidates receive a partial refund.
Can I apply for more than one post code? +
Yes. A separate application and fee are required for each post code. If multiple applications are filed for the same post code, only the last application is considered.
What selection tests are required? +
The process includes a computer-based written test. Most posts also require a qualifying skill test; Fireman ‘A’ applicants take a two-stage PET and DME, while MTS selection is based on the written test only.
What is the age limit for the MTS post? +
MTS applicants must be 18 to 25 years old as of 9 November 2026, with applicable upper-age relaxation under the stated category and Government of India rules.