ISRO Scientist Engineer Recruitment 2026 is out for 175 vacancies. Check eligibility, vacancy, exam pattern, age limit, salary, selection process and apply online.
The Indian Space Research Organisation has released the ISRO Scientist Engineer Recruitment 2026 notification. This recruitment drive is for the post of Scientist/Engineer ‘SC’ in the fields of Electronics, Mechanical and Computer Science.
According to the ISRO ICRB 2026 Advertisement No. ISRO:ICRB:03(EMC):2026 there are 175 vacancies for Scientist/Engineer ‘SC’. Candidates who hold a BE, B.Tech or engineering degree are eligible to apply. The online application process will begin on 27 August 2026. Will end on 16 September 2026.
These positions are available at ISRO centres as well as, at the Physical Research Laboratory (PRL). The selection process includes a Written Test or Computer Based Test (CBT) followed by an Interview. Both stages carry weightage in the final merit list.
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Particular |
Details |
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Organisation |
Indian Space Research Organisation |
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Recruitment Board |
ISRO Centralised Recruitment Board |
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Recruitment |
ISRO Scientist Engineer Recruitment 2026 |
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Advertisement No. |
ISRO:ICRB:03(EMC):2026 |
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Post |
Scientist/Engineer ‘SC’ |
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Total Vacancies |
175 |
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Disciplines |
Electronics, Mechanical, Computer Science |
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Application Start Date |
27 August 2026 |
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Application Last Date |
16 September 2026 |
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Age Limit |
28 years as on 16 September 2026 |
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Minimum Qualification |
BE/B.Tech or equivalent |
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Minimum Marks |
65% or CGPA 6.84/10 |
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Selection Process |
Written Test/CBT + Interview |
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Basic Pay |
₹56,100 per month |
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Pay Level |
Level 10 |
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Official Website |
ISRO Careers |
The application portal remains open until 11:55 PM on 16 September 2026
The ISRO SC 2026 notification was released on 27 August 2026 Applicants need to read the notification before applying because eligibility depends on the specific engineering field the total percentage or CGPA and finishing the degree within the time allowed by the university
A total of 175 vacancies have been notified under the latest ISRO Scientist Engineer recruitment
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ISRO Scientist Engineer Vacancy 2026 Detailed Breakdown |
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Post Code |
Post / Discipline |
Organisation |
Vacancies |
Required Qualification |
Post Category |
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BE001 |
Scientist/Engineer Electronics |
ISRO Centres |
99 |
BE/B.Tech or equivalent in Electronics & Communication Engineering with minimum 65% marks or CGPA 6.84/10 |
Group A Gazetted |
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BE002 |
Scientist/Engineer Mechanical |
ISRO Centres |
52 |
BE/B.Tech or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering with minimum 65% marks or CGPA 6.84/10 |
Group A Gazetted |
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BE003 |
Scientist/Engineer ‘ Computer Science |
ISRO Centres |
21 |
BE/B.Tech or equivalent in Computer Science Engineering with minimum 65% marks or CGPA 6.84/10 |
Group A Gazetted |
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BE001A |
Scientist/Engineer Electronics |
PRL |
1 |
BE/B.Tech or equivalent in Electronics & Communication Engineering with minimum 65% marks or CGPA 6.84/10 |
Group A Gazetted |
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BE002A |
Scientist/Engineer Mechanical |
PRL |
1 |
BE/B.Tech or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering with minimum 65% marks or CGPA 6.84/10 |
Group A Gazetted |
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BE003A |
Scientist/Engineer Computer Science |
PRL |
1 |
BE/B.Tech or equivalent in Computer Science Engineering with minimum 65% marks or CGPA 6.84/10 |
Group A Non-Gazetted |
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Total |
Scientist/Engineer‘ |
ISRO + PRL |
175 |
Pay Level 10 |
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The ISRO EC vacancy 2026 includes 99 Electronics vacancies in ISRO Centres and 1 additional Electronics vacancy at PRL, taking the total to 100 vacancies.
The ISRO ME vacancy 2026 includes 52 Mechanical Engineering vacancies in ISRO Centres and 1 vacancy at PRL, taking the total to 53 vacancies.
The ISRO CSE vacancy 2026 includes 21 Computer Science vacancies in ISRO Centres and 1 vacancy at PRL, taking the total to 22 vacancies.
Candidates applying for the ISRO Scientist Engineer Recruitment 2026 must satisfy the educational qualification, minimum marks and age requirements prescribed for the respective post.
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Discipline |
Required Qualification |
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Electronics |
BE/B.Tech or equivalent in Electronics & Communication Engineering or an eligible equivalent/allied discipline |
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Mechanical |
BE/B.Tech or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering or an eligible equivalent/allied discipline |
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Computer Science |
BE/B.Tech or equivalent in Computer Science Engineering or an eligible equivalent/allied discipline |
Candidates must have secured at least 65% aggregate marks or CGPA 6.84/10 in the qualifying degree.
Candidates should have:
65% marks in BE/B.Tech or equivalent, or
CGPA 6.84 out of 10
The required percentage/CGPA must be satisfied at the undergraduate engineering level.
Candidates who have completed their engineering degree through an eligible lateral-entry route may apply, provided their qualification meets the conditions specified by ISRO.
Yes. Candidates with an ME/M.Tech qualification can apply if they also satisfy the prescribed eligibility requirements in their BE/B.Tech or equivalent degree.
The upper age limit for the Scientist/Engineer ‘SC’ post is 28 years as on the prescribed cut-off date. Age relaxation is applicable to eligible categories according to Government of India rules.
The ISRO Scientist Engineer 2026 application process started on 27 August 2026.
People who want to apply must do so through the ISRO Careers portal. No applications will be accepted in person.
ISRO says there is no way to change an application that has already been sent. If needed a new application can be sent before the deadline as long as the rules in the FAQ are followed.
The ISRO Scientist Engineer application fee 2026 needs a little explanation.
ISRO has specified a non-refundable application fee of ₹250, but initially all candidates have to pay ₹750 per application as a processing fee.
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Candidate |
Initial Payment |
Refund if Candidate Appears for |
Effective Fee |
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Women |
₹750 |
₹750 |
₹0 |
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SC/ST |
₹750 |
₹750 |
₹0 |
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PwBD |
₹750 |
₹750 |
₹0 |
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Ex-Servicemen |
₹750 |
₹750 |
₹0 |
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Other Candidates |
₹750 |
500 |
250 |
Important: The refund is applicable only when the candidate appears in the Written Test/CBT. Candidates who do not appear for the examination are not eligible for the refund
The ISRO SC exam date 2026 has not been made public yet.
ISROs official FAQ says:
The Written Test date will be announced after the screening of applications is done according to the rules.
Students should check the ISRO recruitment page regularly once the application process ends.
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Event |
Date |
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ISRO SC 2026 Notification |
27 August 2026 |
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Online Application Begins |
27 August 2026 |
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Last Date to Apply |
16 September 2026 |
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Last Date for Fee Payment |
16 September 2026 |
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Admit Card |
To be announced |
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Written Test/CBT |
To be announced |
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Interview |
To be announced |
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Final Result |
To be announced |
The ISRO SC written test pattern 2026 has two parts and carries 100 marks in total.
ISRO Scientist Engineer Exam Pattern 2026 |
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Part |
Subject |
Questions |
Time |
Marks |
Negative Marking |
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Part A |
Discipline Specific |
80 MCQs |
90 min |
80 |
-1/3 |
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Part B |
Aptitude/Ability |
Maximum 15 MCQs |
30 min |
20 |
No negative marking |
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Total |
120 min |
100 |
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Part B includes questions from Numerical Reasoning, Logical Reasoning, Diagrammatic Reasoning, Abstract Reasoning and Deductive Reasoning.
For candidates the official qualifying requirement is 50 percent separately in Part A and Part B. For candidates where posts are reserved the requirement is 40 percent separately in both parts.
Candidates searching for the ISRO Scientist Engineer syllabus 2026 should understand an important distinction: the recruitment notification specifies that Part A will be discipline‑specific but it does not provide a detailed chapter‑by‑chapter syllabus.
Therefore candidates should combine their core engineering curriculum with ISRO previous‑year papers, which ISRO itself has provided for Computer Science, Electronics and Mechanical Engineering for previous recruitment cycles.
Focus on subjects such, as:
Network Theory, Electronic Devices, Analog Electronics, Digital Electronics, Signals and Systems Control Systems, Communication Systems, Electromagnetic Theory, Microprocessors, Measurements and core Electronics & Communication concepts.
Important preparation areas include:
Engineering Mechanics, Strength of Materials, Theory of Machines, Machine Design, Fluid Mechanics, Thermodynamics, Heat Transfer, IC Engines, Power Plant Engineering, Manufacturing, Production Engineering, Industrial Engineering and Engineering Materials.
Candidates should revise:
Programming, Data Structures, Algorithms, Operating Systems, DBMS, Computer Networks, Computer Organisation & Architecture Digital Logic, Theory of Computation, Compiler Design, Discrete Mathematics and related Computer Science fundamentals.
The ISRO Scientist Engineer selection process 2026 consists primarily of:
Written Test/CBT → Interview → Final Merit Panel
Candidates are shortlisted for the Interview based on Written Test performance, generally in a 1:5 ratio, subject to the rules stated by ISRO
The biggest change candidates need to understand is the final weightage:
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Stage |
Final Weightage |
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Written Test/CBT |
50% |
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Interview |
50% |
Therefore, performing well in the written examination alone does not guarantee final selection. The interview carries an equally important 50% weightage in final panel generation
Candidates looking for ISRO Scientist Engineer interview experience should prepare for a strong technical interview.
According to the official evaluation framework, the interview assesses:
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Interview Area |
Marks |
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Technical/Academic Knowledge |
40 |
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Awareness related to area of specialisation |
20 |
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Presentation & Communication Skills |
20 |
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Comprehension |
10 |
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Academic Achievements |
10 |
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Total |
100 |
So preparation should extend beyond memorising formulas. Candidates should be able to explain fundamental engineering concepts, applications, projects, technical decisions and their core subjects clearly.
The ISRO SC salary 2026 begins with a basic pay of ₹56,100 every month under Level 10 of the Pay Matrix.
In addition to the pay selected candidates can get the following:
Dearness Allowance (DA) House Rent Allowance (HRA) Transport Allowance, medical facilities, subsidised canteen facilities, LTC, group insurance and other benefits as per the rules in place.
Therefore:
Basic Pay: ₹56,100 per month
Pay Level: Level 10
benefits: DA plus HRA plus Transport Allowance plus other benefits that are allowed
The ISRO Scientist Engineer admit card 2026 will be issued to candidates once the application screening process is complete.
ISRO has stated that call letters for the Written Test/CBT will be sent to the registered email ID of candidates.
Candidates should therefore make sure that the email address entered in the application form is active and correct.
The ISRO Scientist Engineer cutoff 2026 has not been released yet.
Do not confuse the official minimum qualifying criteria with the actual recruitment cutoff.
For unreserved candidates, ISRO has prescribed:
Part A: Minimum 50%
Part B: Minimum 50%
The actual shortlist cutoff can be higher depending on factors such as candidate performance, number of vacancies and discipline-wise competition.
If you are thinking about how to get ready for the ISRO SC exam 2026 you should focus on understanding concepts and solving problems rather than trying to cover every topic the same way. A good plan is to start by reviewing the engineering subjects then work on the official 2023 and 2025 ISRO past papers that you can find on the recruitment page. After you see which topics come up a lot and which ones you find hard, practice timed questions and set aside separate time for Part B aptitude. Because Part A has a penalty of one-third for answers it is important to be accurate. Part B has no penalty so you can use an approach there. For the interview concentrate on the undergraduate ideas your final year projects, your special areas and the way you can explain engineering ideas clearly
The Chandrayaan Batch for ISRO 2026 Mechanical Engineering is designed for candidates preparing for the ISRO Scientist/Engineer ‘SC’ Mechanical examination. Aspirants can strengthen their core Mechanical Engineering concepts and prepare in a structured manner for the technical portion of the ISRO examination.
Explore the ISRO 2026 Mechanical Engineering Batch:
https://unacademy.com/store/batch/chandrayaan-batch-for-isro-2026-mechanical-engineering/H8C0P57L
Unacademy has also launched the Chandrayaan Test Series for ISRO 2026 Mechanical Engineering for aspirants who want to practise exam-oriented questions and evaluate their preparation.
Regular test practice can help candidates improve question-solving speed, accuracy, time management and familiarity with ISRO-level Mechanical Engineering questions.
Explore the ISRO 2026 Mechanical Engineering Test Series:
https://unacademy.com/store/test-series/chandrayaan-test-series-for-isro-2026-mechanical-engineering/XW2YUMWO
Candidates can use the ISRO 2026 Mechanical Engineering batch for structured concept preparation and the ISRO 2026 test series for practice and performance assessment. Combining concept revision with regular question practice can help aspirants prepare more effectively for the ISRO Scientist Engineer examination.
Note: These are Unacademy preparation resources for ISRO aspirants and are not official ISRO recruitment resources. Candidates should refer to the official ISRO website for recruitment notifications, eligibility and examination updates.
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