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ISRO ISTRAC Recruitment
ISRO Telemetry, Tracking and Command Network (ISTRAC) — Technical Assistant, Scientific Assistant, Technician-B and other posts
Recruitment at ISTRAC, Bengaluru and its stations for diploma, B.Sc., ITI, library and cook posts through a written test/CBT and a skill test.
Latest official notice: Advt. No. ISTRAC:02:2026 — Technician-B, Draughtsman-B, Technical/Scientific Assistant, Library Assistant-A, Cook-A, published 27 June 2026.
Vacancies
26 across post codes 001–010
Age limit
18-35 Years
Application fee
Technical/Scientific Assistant: ₹250 application fee plus ₹750 processing fee. Technician-B/Draughtsman-B/Cook-A: ₹100 plus ₹500. Processing fee refunded (₹500 / ₹400 to non-exempt candidates) only to those who appear in the test.
Notice published
27 June 2026
ISRO ISTRAC Recruitment notification: key dates and vacancies
| Online application | 27 June 2026 (10:00 AM) to 20 July 2026 (11:55 PM) |
|---|---|
| Written test / CBT | Held on 25 September 2026 (per the ISRO careers page) |
| Vacancies | 26 across post codes 001–010 (sum of the post-wise figures printed) |
Posts filled through this exam
- Technician-B / Draughtsman-B — Pay Level 3, Rs. 21,700/- per month + Admissible Allowances
- Technical Assistant / Scientific Assistant — Pay Level 7, Rs. 44,900/- per month + Admissible Allowances
- Cook-A — Pay Level 2, Rs. 19,900/- per month + Admissible Allowances
- Library Assistant-A — pay level not clearly placed in the text read
Source: Advt. No. ISTRAC:02:2026 — Technician-B, Draughtsman-B, Technical/Scientific Assistant, Library Assistant-A, Cook-A (published 27 June 2026). Confirm in the official notice before applying.
ISTRAC advertised 26 posts under Advt. No. ISTRAC:02:2026, dated 27 June 2026, with postings at ISTRAC Bengaluru and Thiruvananthapuram, MCF Hassan, NESAC Umiam, SDSC SHAR and Sri Vijayapuram.
Technical and Scientific Assistants are in Pay Level 7 (Rs. 44,900/- per month), Technician-B and Draughtsman-B in Level 3 (Rs. 21,700/-) and Cook-A in Level 2 (Rs. 19,900/-), each plus admissible allowances.
ISRO ISTRAC salary: pay level by post
The advertisement prints the entry pay per month for each level, plus admissible allowances. It also lists free transport (in lieu of Transport Allowance), limited housing (in lieu of HRA), advances for computer purchase, house construction and LTC, group insurance, a subsidised canteen, a medical scheme and pension under NPS / Unified Pension Scheme.
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Pay as printed
| Post codes | Post | Pay level | Pay (as printed) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 001–002 | Technician-B | Level 3 | Rs. 21,700/- per month + Admissible Allowances |
| 003–004 | Draughtsman-B | Level 3 | Rs. 21,700/- per month + Admissible Allowances |
| 005–006 | Technical Assistant | Level 7 | Rs. 44,900/- per month + Admissible Allowances |
| 007–008 | Scientific Assistant | Level 7 | Rs. 44,900/- per month + Admissible Allowances |
| 010 | Cook-A | Level 2 | Rs. 19,900/- per month + Admissible Allowances |
Library Assistant-A (code 009): pay level not clearly placed in the text read.
Post-wise vacancies
Vacancies as printed
| Code | Post | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| 001 | Technician-B (Electronics Mechanic) | 8 (ISTRAC 5, MCF Hassan 3) |
| 002 | Technician-B (Carpenter) | 1 (OBC) |
| 003 | Draughtsman-B (Civil) | 1 (OBC) |
| 004 | Draughtsman-B (Mechanical) | 1 (OBC) |
| 005 | Technical Assistant (Electronics) | 6 |
| 006 | Technical Assistant (Mechanical) | 1 (OBC) |
| 007 | Scientific Assistant (Computer Science) | 4 (OBC 2, EWS 1, UR 1) |
| 008 | Scientific Assistant (Mathematics) | 1 (UR) |
| 009 | Library Assistant-A | 1 (OBC) |
| 010 | Cook-A | 2 (ISTRAC 1, MCF Hassan 1) |
The post-wise figures add up to 26.
Age limit and relaxation
The age limit is printed as 18-35 Years as on 20 July 2026, which is also the cut-off for qualification and experience. SC/ST get 5 years and OBC 3 years where posts are reserved for them; there is no relaxation against UR vacancies, and EWS candidates get none.
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Exam overview
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Who it is for
Diploma holders, B.Sc. graduates and ITI holders who want an ISRO post in Bengaluru or ISTRAC's network stations.
Eligibility, age and qualification
Exact limits are set per post in each official notice.
Age limit
18-35 Years (as on 20 July 2026)
Educational qualification
- Technician-B / Draughtsman-B: SSLC/SSC/Matriculation plus NCVT ITI/NTC/NAC in the trade
- Technical Assistant: first-class diploma in Electronics or Mechanical Engineering from a recognised State Board
- Scientific Assistant: first-class B.Sc. with Computer Science or Mathematics as main subject
- Library Assistant-A: first-class graduate plus first-class Master's in Library Science/LIS
- Cook-A: SSLC/SSC plus 5 years' experience as cook in a well-established hotel/canteen
Upper age relaxation
| SC / ST (reserved posts) | 5 years |
| OBC (reserved posts) | 3 years |
| Departmental candidates, Ex-Servicemen, PwBD, sportspersons, certain women | As per Government of India orders |
| EWS / against UR vacancies | No relaxation |
Application fee
Technical/Scientific Assistant: ₹250 application fee plus ₹750 processing fee. Technician-B/Draughtsman-B/Cook-A: ₹100 plus ₹500. Processing fee refunded (₹500 / ₹400 to non-exempt candidates) only to those who appear in the test.. Women, SC/ST, PwBD and Ex-Servicemen get a full refund of the processing fee.
Source: Advt. No. ISTRAC:02:2026 — Technician-B, Draughtsman-B, Technical/Scientific Assistant, Library Assistant-A, Cook-A (published 27 June 2026). Confirm in the official notice before applying.
- First-class diploma or first-class B.Sc. (Assistant posts)
- SSLC/SSC plus NCVT ITI/NTC/NAC (Technician-B / Draughtsman-B)
- Age 18–35 years on 20 July 2026
Selection process and exam pattern
Stages of selection
- 1Screening on academic performance
- 2Written test / CBT
- 3Skill test (go/no-go)
Written test — Assistant posts, Technician-B, Draughtsman-B
1.5 hours
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Objective MCQs | 80 | 80 |
+1 / -0.33. Pass: UR 32/80, reserved 24/80. Skill test 100 marks: UR 50, reserved 40.
Written test — Cook-A
1.5 hours
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Objective MCQs | 60 | 60 |
+1 / -0.33. Skill test 100 marks; 60 to qualify, no relaxation.
Source: Advt. No. ISTRAC:02:2026 — Technician-B, Draughtsman-B, Technical/Scientific Assistant, Library Assistant-A, Cook-A (published 27 June 2026). Confirm in the official notice before applying.
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Screening on academic record, then a written test/CBT and a go/no-go skill test; ties broken by academic marks (and NAC score for Technician-B).
Syllabus and subject-wise prep
- Diploma/B.Sc. subject knowledge
- ITI trade theory
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Frequently asked questions
What is the age limit for ISRO ISTRAC Recruitment?
18-35 Years, counted as on 20 July 2026, as per the Advt. No. ISTRAC:02:2026 — Technician-B, Draughtsman-B, Technical/Scientific Assistant, Library Assistant-A, Cook-A. Category-wise upper age relaxation is given in the notice.
What qualification is needed for ISRO ISTRAC Recruitment?
Technician-B / Draughtsman-B: SSLC/SSC/Matriculation plus NCVT ITI/NTC/NAC in the trade. Technical Assistant: first-class diploma in Electronics or Mechanical Engineering from a recognised State Board. Scientific Assistant: first-class B.Sc. with Computer Science or Mathematics as main subject. Library Assistant-A: first-class graduate plus first-class Master's in Library Science/LIS. Cook-A: SSLC/SSC plus 5 years' experience as cook in a well-established hotel/canteen.
When can I apply for ISRO ISTRAC Recruitment?
Online application: 27 June 2026 (10:00 AM) to 20 July 2026 (11:55 PM), as per the notice published on 27 June 2026. Applications are made only on isro.gov.in.
What is the ISRO ISTRAC Recruitment exam pattern?
Written test — Assistant posts, Technician-B, Draughtsman-B: Objective MCQs (1.5 hours). +1 / -0.33. Pass: UR 32/80, reserved 24/80. Skill test 100 marks: UR 50, reserved 40. Written test — Cook-A: Objective MCQs (1.5 hours). +1 / -0.33. Skill test 100 marks; 60 to qualify, no relaxation.
How many vacancies are there in ISRO ISTRAC Recruitment?
26 across post codes 001–010 (sum of the post-wise figures printed), according to the Advt. No. ISTRAC:02:2026 — Technician-B, Draughtsman-B, Technical/Scientific Assistant, Library Assistant-A, Cook-A.
What is the salary of an ISRO ISTRAC Technical Assistant?
Pay Level 7, Rs. 44,900/- per month plus admissible allowances, as printed in Advt. No. ISTRAC:02:2026.
What is the pay of Technician-B at ISTRAC?
Pay Level 3, Rs. 21,700/- per month plus admissible allowances.
What is ISRO ISTRAC Recruitment?
Recruitment at ISTRAC, Bengaluru and its stations for diploma, B.Sc., ITI, library and cook posts through a written test/CBT and a skill test.
Who is ISRO ISTRAC Recruitment for?
Diploma holders, B.Sc. graduates and ITI holders who want an ISRO post in Bengaluru or ISTRAC's network stations.
How is ISRO ISTRAC Recruitment selection described?
Screening on academic record, then a written test/CBT and a go/no-go skill test; ties broken by academic marks (and NAC score for Technician-B).
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