ISRO ICRB Scientist Engineer Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 175 Posts, Check Eligibility & Last Date

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has opened applications for ISRO ICRB Scientist Engineer Recruitment 2026, inviting engineering graduates to join as Scientist/Engineer ‘SC’ across Electronics, Mechanical, and Computer Science disciplines.

The drive is being run by the ISRO Centralised Recruitment Board (ICRB) under Advertisement No. ISRO:ICRB:03(EMC):2026 dated 27-08-2026, and covers 175 vacancies in Group ‘A’ posts at ISRO’s constituent centres and at the autonomous Physical Research Laboratory (PRL).

This recruitment is aimed at BE/B.Tech (or equivalent) graduates who meet the academic and age criteria set out in the notification. Selection will be made through a Written Test/CBT followed by an Interview, and the roles are placed in Level 10 of the Central Government Pay Matrix.

Candidates interested in ISRO ICRB Scientist Engineer Recruitment 2026 should review the eligibility conditions, vacancy break-up, and application steps below before applying online.

ISRO ICRB Scientist Engineer Recruitment 2026 Overview

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ISRO recruitment 2026 – Important Dates

ISRO Scientist Engineer Vacancy – Application Fee

A uniform processing fee of ₹750 must be paid online by every candidate at the time of submitting the application. Of this amount, ₹250 is treated as a non-refundable application fee. Category-wise fee and refund details are given below.

Fee payment is accepted only through the Bharatkosh online payment gateway, using Internet Banking, UPI, or a domestic debit card. Cash, cheque, demand draft, money order, and postal order are not accepted.

Refunds are credited to the bank account details entered in the application, and ICRB has clarified that it will not be responsible for failed refunds arising from incorrect account details. No refund is processed if a candidate does not appear for the Written Test/CBT.

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Vacancy Details

The 175 notified vacancies are spread across six post codes, covering three engineering disciplines at both ISRO’s constituent centres and the autonomous body PRL. ISRO has clarified that the numbers are provisional and may be revised through a corrigendum.

The Electronics and Mechanical categories include backlog vacancies reserved for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) across categories A to E. Where a suitable PwBD candidate is unavailable in a specific disability category, the notification allows interchange among the PwBD categories, and if no PwBD candidate is available at all, the post is filled by a general candidate.

Educational Qualification

Candidates need a BE/B.Tech degree, or an equivalent qualification, in the discipline relevant to the post applied for (Electronics & Communication, Mechanical, or Computer Science Engineering), with a minimum aggregate of 65% marks or a CGPA of 6.84 out of 10. Graduation must have been completed within the standard duration prescribed by the university for the course.

Where a candidate’s mark sheet shows both a percentage and a CGPA, meeting either one of the two thresholds is sufficient. Where only a CGPA is recorded, that CGPA itself must meet the required norm — converting it into an equivalent percentage is not permitted for determining eligibility, and the same restriction applies in reverse where only a percentage is recorded. Separate provisions apply for candidates who have completed a Dual or Integrated Degree programme; these are detailed in the official notification.

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Age Limit

The maximum age limit is 28 years as on 16-09-2026, the closing date of the application window. Age relaxation is available to serving Central Government civilian employees, Ex-servicemen, and Persons with Benchmark Disabilities as per applicable Government of India orders; the notification does not specify the exact number of relaxation years for each category.

Nationality

Only Indian nationals are eligible to apply for this recruitment.

Post-wise Eligibility

The list of allied disciplines accepted under each stream is published separately in the FAQ section of the ISRO website and is not detailed within the recruitment notification itself.

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ISRO Scientist Engineer Salary / Pay Scale

Selection Process of ISRO ICRB Scientist Engineer Recruitment 2026

Candidates will be assessed through a two-stage process: a Written Test/CBT, followed by an Interview for those who qualify.

Written Test/CBT Pattern

The Written Test/CBT carries a combined 100 marks and is proposed to be held across 37 centres nationwide, including Jaipur, Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad, Kolkata, and other major cities named in the notification. ICRB has reserved the right to change or cancel any test venue and reallot affected candidates to another centre.

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Qualifying Marks

Candidates who clear the Written Test/CBT are shortlisted for interview in a 1:5 ratio against notified vacancies, subject to an aggregate minimum of 10 candidates being called; reserved-category candidates are shortlisted separately within the same ratio.

Interview Assessment for ISRO ICRB Scientist Engineer Recruitment 2026

The final selection panel gives equal, 50:50 weightage to Written Test/CBT marks and Interview marks. The qualifying aggregate is 60% for unreserved candidates and 50% for PwBD candidates against reserved posts.

In case candidates tie on the final score, merit is broken first by Written Test/CBT marks, then by marks obtained in the essential educational qualification, and finally by date of birth, with older candidates ranked higher.

How to Apply for ISRO ICRB Scientist Engineer Recruitment 2026

• Visit the official ISRO website, www.isro.gov.in, any time between 27-08-2026 and 16-09-2026.
• Complete the online registration and note down the Registration Number generated, as it will be needed for future reference.
• Fill in the online application form carefully, making sure the e-mail ID entered is correct, since hall tickets and call letters are sent only by e-mail.
• Upload a recent colour passport-size photograph and signature in the format and size specified in the notification.
• Upload the SC/ST/Disability/Ex-Servicemen certificate, where applicable, to claim the relevant fee refund category.
• Pay the ₹750 processing fee online through the Bharatkosh gateway using Internet Banking, UPI, or a domestic debit card.
• Review every entered detail carefully before final submission, as applications are accepted only in online mode.

Candidates should avoid submitting more than one application for the same post; where duplicate applications exist, only the one with a successfully received fee payment before the closing date will be considered.

Documents Required for ISRO ICRB Scientist Engineer Recruitment 2026

• Recent colour passport-size photograph (within the last 6 months), in .jpg/.jpeg format, 200 x 230 pixels, 100–200 KB
• Signature in .jpg/.jpeg format, 140 x 60 pixels, 80–150 KB
• SC/ST/Disability/Ex-Servicemen certificate, where applicable, for claiming full processing-fee refund
• No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the current employer for candidates already working in Central/State Government, PSUs, or Autonomous Bodies, to be submitted at the interview stage
• PwBD Disability Certificate in the prescribed self-attested format, for candidates applying against PwBD-reserved posts, to be submitted at the interview stage
• Original mark sheets, certificates, and other documents in proof of details furnished online, to be produced at the time of interview

Important Instructions

• Only Indian nationals are eligible to apply for this recruitment.
• Selected candidates are liable to be posted at any Centre/Unit of the Department of Space/ISRO and may be transferred at any time based on organizational need.
• The number of vacancies notified is provisional; ISRO reserves the right to increase or decrease it, and any change will be notified through a corrigendum on the official website.
• ICRB/ISRO reserves the absolute right to not fill any or all of the notified posts, without assigning a reason.
• Candidates called for interview are reimbursed second-class train fare by the shortest route from the city given in their application; no travel allowance is paid for the Written Test.
• If any information furnished online by a candidate is found to be false, the candidate will not be allowed to appear for the interview, and no travel allowance will be paid.
• Employed candidates must apply only with the knowledge of their employer and must produce an original NOC at the interview; failure to do so will bar them from appearing.
• All further communication will be sent only through the candidate’s registered e-mail ID or posted on the ISRO website, so candidates should check their inbox and spam folder regularly.
• Any legal matters relating to this recruitment fall under the jurisdiction of Bangalore, Karnataka.
• Canvassing in any form will lead to disqualification, and candidates are advised to ignore any fake job offers claiming to be from ISRO.
• In case of any discrepancy between the Hindi and English versions of the notification, the English version will prevail.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q.1 What is ISRO ICRB Scientist Engineer Recruitment 2026?

It is a recruitment drive by ISRO, through the ISRO Centralised Recruitment Board, to fill 175 Scientist/Engineer ‘SC’ posts in Electronics, Mechanical, and Computer Science, under Advertisement No. ISRO:ICRB:03(EMC):2026 dated 27-08-2026.

Q.2 How many vacancies are notified in this recruitment?

A total of 175 vacancies are notified: 99 in Electronics, 52 in Mechanical, and 21 in Computer Science at constituent ISRO Centres, plus one post each in these three disciplines at the autonomous body PRL.

Q.3 What is the last date to apply for ISRO ICRB Scientist Engineer Recruitment 2026?

The online application window closes on 16-09-2026 at 11:55 PM, which is also the last date for payment of the application fee.

Q.4 What educational qualification is required?

A BE/B.Tech or equivalent degree in the relevant engineering discipline, with a minimum of 65% aggregate marks or CGPA 6.84/10, is required.

Q.5 What is the age limit for this recruitment?

The maximum age limit is 28 years as on 16-09-2026, with relaxation available to serving Central Government employees, Ex-servicemen, and PwBD candidates as per Government of India rules.

Q.6 What is the application fee?

All candidates initially pay a processing fee of ₹750. Of this, ₹250 is a non-refundable application fee, and the balance is refunded to those who appear in the Written Test/CBT, subject to category-wise conditions.

Q.7 What is the selection process for this recruitment?

Selection is based on a Written Test/CBT (Part A: discipline-specific; Part B: aptitude), followed by an interview for shortlisted candidates, with the final panel giving equal weightage to both stages.

Q.8 What salary will selected candidates receive?

Selected candidates will be placed in Level 10 of the Pay Matrix with a minimum basic pay of ₹56,100 per month, along with Dearness Allowance, House Rent Allowance, and Transport Allowance as applicable.

Disclaimer

This article is compiled for general informational purposes based on the ISRO ICRB Scientist Engineer Recruitment 2026 notification available at the time of writing.

Candidates are strongly advised to verify every detail — including dates, fees, eligibility, and vacancy numbers — from the official ISRO notification and website before applying, since ISRO reserves the right to amend any part of this recruitment through an official corrigendum.