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Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release | Awaited (typically Jan–Mar each cycle) |
| Application Window | Approx 3 weeks from notification |
| Written Test | Approx 3 months after notification |
| Result + Interview Shortlist | Approx 6–8 weeks after written test |
| Interview | Approx 2–3 months after shortlist |
| Final Result | Approx 6 weeks after interview |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee | Payment Mode |
|---|---|---|
| UR / OBC / EWS / Male candidates | ₹250 | Online via Net Banking, Debit Card, Credit Card or UPI |
| SC / ST / PwBD / Female / Ex-Servicemen | ₹0 | Exempt (per ISRO 2024 reforms) |
Vacancy Details
Total Vacancies: TBA — pending official notification
| Post Name | Total |
|---|---|
| Scientist/Engineer SC — Electronics (BE-110) | TBA |
| Scientist/Engineer SC — Mechanical (BE-111) | TBA |
| Scientist/Engineer SC — Computer Science (BE-112) | TBA |
Eligibility & Age Limit
Age Limit: —–28 years as on Date specified in the notification — typically last date of application
OBC: +3 years; SC/ST: +5 years; PwBD: +10 years; Ex-Servicemen as per central rules.
Educational Qualification:
- Electronics (BE-110): B.E./B.Tech in Electronics & Communication / Electronics & Telecommunication / Electronics with first class minimum 65% (UR/OBC/EWS) or 60% for SC/ST/PwBD, or CGPA 6.84 / 10 (UR) or 6.40 / 10 (SC/ST/PwBD).
- Mechanical (BE-111): B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering with same percentage / CGPA thresholds as above.
- Computer Science (BE-112): B.E./B.Tech in Computer Science / Information Technology with same percentage / CGPA thresholds as above.
Nationality: Indian citizens only.
Selection Process
- Stage 1
- Stage 2
- Stage 3
Salary & Pay Scale
| Post / Group | Pay Level | Pay Range | Gross / Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| — | Level 10 (Basic ₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500) | ₹95,000–1,05,000 gross in metro postings | — |
| — | SD (Level 11) → SE (Level 12) → SF (Level 13) → SG (Level 13A) → H (Level 14) → Outstanding Scientist (Level 15) | Up to ₹2,18,200 basic at apex grade | — |
How to Apply Online
- Visit the official portal of ISRO (linked in Important Links below).
- Register with a valid email and mobile number to generate login credentials.
- Fill the application form with personal, educational, and contact details exactly as on official documents.
- Upload a recent passport-size photograph and signature in the prescribed format and size.
- Pay the application fee through the prescribed payment mode (see Application Fee table above).
- Review all entries carefully, then submit the form.
- Download and print a copy of the submitted application for your records.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for ISRO Scientist/Engineer SC posts?
B.E./B.Tech graduates in Electronics & Communication, Mechanical Engineering or Computer Science / IT with first class — minimum 65% aggregate (UR/OBC/EWS) or 60% (SC/ST/PwBD), or equivalent CGPA on a 10-point scale. Final-year students who can complete the degree before the cut-off date are also eligible. The age limit is typically 28 years on the application close date with standard category-wise relaxations.
What is the ISRO ICRB written test pattern?
Two-section paper — Section A is 80 multiple-choice questions (3 marks each) on the engineering discipline (240 marks total), and Section B is 4–6 descriptive engineering questions (60 marks). Total 300 marks in 180 minutes with 1/3 negative marking in Section A only. Section A drives interview shortlisting; Section B is graded for final merit alongside the interview.
Is GATE score accepted for ISRO Scientist recruitment?
No. ISRO ICRB conducts its own centralised written test for Scientist/Engineer SC posts. GATE is accepted by some other PSUs (BARC OCES uses GATE for shortlisting OCES applicants, NPCIL uses GATE for ET-2026 trainee posts) but ISRO has historically preferred its own descriptive paper. Always check the official notification PDF on isro.gov.in for the cycle you're applying to.
What is the salary of an ISRO Scientist/Engineer SC?
Pay Level 10 (₹56,100 starting basic) under the 7th CPC, with gross in-hand approximately ₹95,000–1,05,000/month in metro postings (Bengaluru, Mumbai, Hyderabad). Allowances include DA, HRA (24% in X-class cities), Transport Allowance, plus the ISRO-specific PRIS-2008 productivity-linked incentive worth roughly 25–35% of basic. Total CTC at entry level approaches ₹14–16 lakh per annum.
How many vacancies does ISRO release in a typical Scientist SC cycle?
Recent ISRO Scientist SC cycles have varied between 60 and 110 posts across the three engineering disciplines combined. Electronics (BE-110) usually has the largest vacancy share (~50%), Mechanical (BE-111) next (~35%), and Computer Science (BE-112) the smallest (~15%). The exact 2026 vacancy split will be released with the notification on isro.gov.in.
Where can I find the ISRO 2026 notification when it releases?
The official notification will be uploaded to isro.gov.in/Careers.html and the application portal at apps.isro.gov.in. Track our admit card hub and result hub for status updates as the 2026 cycle progresses, and our engineering jobs hub for parallel PSU recruitments using GATE scores.