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ISRO Scientist/Engineer 'SC'
ISRO Centralised Recruitment Board (ICRB) — Scientist/Engineer 'SC' (Electronics, Mechanical, Computer Science)
The Indian Space Research Organisation's recruitment of entry-level Scientists/Engineers 'SC' in Electronics, Mechanical and Computer Science through its Centralised Recruitment Board, by a written test followed by an interview.
Latest official notice: Advt No. ISRO:ICRB:03(EMC):2026 — Recruitment to the post of Scientist/Engineer 'SC' (Electronics, Mechanical, Computer Science), published 27 August 2026.
Vacancies
175
Age limit
28 years
Application fee
Non-refundable application fee ₹250; all candidates first pay ₹750 as processing fee, and ₹500 is refunded to fee-paying candidates who appear in the written test
Notice published
27 August 2026
ISRO Scientist/Engineer 'SC' notification: key dates and vacancies
| Online registration opens | 27 August 2026 |
|---|---|
| Online registration closes | 16 September 2026 |
| Vacancies | 175 (Electronics 99, Mechanical 52, Computer Science 21, plus 1 each in Electronics, Mechanical and Computer Science at PRL, an autonomous body); tentative |
Posts filled through this exam
- Scientist/Engineer 'SC' (Electronics), Mechanical and Computer Science — Department of Space / ISRO
- Level 10 of Pay Matrix (minimum basic pay ₹56,100 p.m.)
Source: Advt No. ISRO:ICRB:03(EMC):2026 — Recruitment to the post of Scientist/Engineer 'SC' (Electronics, Mechanical, Computer Science) (published 27 August 2026). Confirm in the official notice before applying.
ISRO recruits entry-level Scientists/Engineers 'SC' through its Centralised Recruitment Board (ICRB). The latest advertisement, ISRO:ICRB:03(EMC):2026 dated 27 August 2026, notifies tentative vacancies in Electronics (99), Mechanical (52) and Computer Science (21), plus one post in each discipline at PRL.
The post is in Level 10 of the Pay Matrix with a minimum basic pay of ₹56,100 per month. Selection is by a written test, an interview for candidates shortlisted 1:5, and a final panel weighted equally between the two.
ISRO Scientist/Engineer 'SC' salary
The advertisement places Scientist/Engineer 'SC' in Level 10 of Pay Matrix, with a minimum basic pay of ₹56,100 per month. It states that Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA) and Transport Allowance are payable as per extant rules.
The advertisement does not print an in-hand or gross figure, so none is shown here.
Selected candidates are liable to be posted in any Centre/Unit of the Department of Space/ISRO and to be transferred to any such Centre/Unit at any point of time on need basis.
Pay as printed
| Post | Pay level | Minimum basic pay | Allowances printed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scientist/Engineer 'SC' | Level 10 of Pay Matrix | ₹56,100 p.m. | DA, HRA and Transport Allowance as per extant rules |
ISRO Scientist/Engineer 'SC' vacancies (ICRB:03(EMC):2026)
The advertisement states that the number of vacancies notified is tentative only. The category-wise split could not be read reliably from the official PDF, so only discipline totals are shown.
Vacancies by discipline
| Post code | Discipline | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| BE001 | Electronics | 99 |
| BE002 | Mechanical | 52 |
| BE003 | Computer Science | 21 |
| BE001A / BE002A / BE003A | PRL (autonomous body): Electronics, Mechanical, Computer Science | 1 each |
Age limit and qualification
The age limit is 28 years as on 16 September 2026, the closing date. Serving Central Government civilian employees, Ex-Servicemen and persons with benchmark disabilities are eligible for age relaxation as per Government of India orders.
You need a BE/B.Tech or equivalent in the relevant discipline with an aggregate minimum of 65% marks or CGPA 6.84/10.
Written test and interview
Part A is discipline-specific: 80 MCQs in 90 minutes, +1 for a correct answer, 0 for unattempted and −1/3 for a wrong answer. Part B is an aptitude/ability test of a maximum of 15 MCQs for 20 marks in 30 minutes covering numerical, logical, diagrammatic, abstract and deductive reasoning, with no negative marking. The written test totals 100 marks.
Candidates are shortlisted for interview in the ratio 1:5. The 100-mark interview covers technical knowledge (40), domain awareness (20), presentation/communication (20), comprehension (10) and academic achievements (10). The final panel gives 50% weightage to written test marks and 50% to interview marks.
How to apply
- 1
Register online on isro.gov.in
Online registration was open from 27 August to 16 September 2026 on the ISRO website.
- 2
Pay the processing fee
All candidates first pay ₹750. Women, SC/ST, PwBD and Ex-Servicemen get a full refund; others get ₹500 back after deduction of the ₹250 application fee. No refund if you do not appear for the written test.
Latest ISRO Scientist/Engineer 'SC' recruitment
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Exam overview
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Who it is for
BE/B.Tech graduates in Electronics, Mechanical or Computer Science with strong marks who want a Level 10 scientific post in India's space programme.
Eligibility, age and qualification
Exact limits are set per post in each official notice.
Age limit
28 years (as on 16 September 2026 (closing date))
Educational qualification
- BE/B.Tech or equivalent in the relevant discipline with an aggregate minimum of 65% marks or CGPA 6.84/10
Upper age relaxation
| Serving Central Government civilian employees, Ex-Servicemen, PwBD | As per Government of India orders |
Application fee
Non-refundable application fee ₹250; all candidates first pay ₹750 as processing fee, and ₹500 is refunded to fee-paying candidates who appear in the written test. Women, SC/ST, PwBD and Ex-Servicemen get a full refund. No refund if the candidate does not appear for the written test.
Source: Advt No. ISRO:ICRB:03(EMC):2026 — Recruitment to the post of Scientist/Engineer 'SC' (Electronics, Mechanical, Computer Science) (published 27 August 2026). Confirm in the official notice before applying.
- BE/B.Tech or equivalent in the relevant discipline with at least 65% aggregate or CGPA 6.84/10
- Age within the notified limit on the closing date
- Age relaxation as per Government of India orders
Selection process and exam pattern
Stages of selection
- 1Written test / CBT: Part A (80 MCQs, 90 minutes) and Part B (aptitude, up to 15 MCQs, 30 minutes), 100 marks
- 2Interview: 100 marks, shortlisting in the ratio 1:5
- 3Final panel: 50% written test, 50% interview
Part A — Area/Discipline specific
90 minutes
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Discipline-specific MCQs | 80 | 80 |
+1 for each correct answer, 0 for unattempted, −1/3 for each wrong answer.
Part B — Aptitude/Ability tests
30 minutes
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Numerical, logical, diagrammatic, abstract and deductive reasoning | Maximum 15 | 20 |
No negative marking.
Interview
—
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Technical knowledge | — | 40 |
| Domain awareness | — | 20 |
| Presentation / communication | — | 20 |
| Comprehension | — | 10 |
| Academic achievements | — | 10 |
Final panel: 50% weightage to written test marks and 50% to interview marks.
Source: Advt No. ISRO:ICRB:03(EMC):2026 — Recruitment to the post of Scientist/Engineer 'SC' (Electronics, Mechanical, Computer Science) (published 27 August 2026). Confirm in the official notice before applying.
Reviewed editorial
Selection is by a written test (Part A discipline MCQs and Part B aptitude), shortlisting 1:5 for interview, and a final panel weighted 50% written test and 50% interview, as printed in each ICRB advertisement on isro.gov.in.
Syllabus and subject-wise prep
- Core discipline subjects (Electronics, Mechanical or Computer Science)
- Numerical reasoning
- Logical, diagrammatic, abstract and deductive reasoning
- Technical interview: domain knowledge and communication
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Frequently asked questions
What is the age limit for ISRO Scientist/Engineer 'SC'?
28 years, counted as on 16 September 2026 (closing date), as per the Advt No. ISRO:ICRB:03(EMC):2026 — Recruitment to the post of Scientist/Engineer 'SC' (Electronics, Mechanical, Computer Science). Category-wise upper age relaxation is given in the notice.
What qualification is needed for ISRO Scientist/Engineer 'SC'?
BE/B.Tech or equivalent in the relevant discipline with an aggregate minimum of 65% marks or CGPA 6.84/10.
What is the ISRO Scientist/Engineer 'SC' exam pattern?
Part A — Area/Discipline specific: Discipline-specific MCQs (90 minutes). +1 for each correct answer, 0 for unattempted, −1/3 for each wrong answer. Part B — Aptitude/Ability tests: Numerical, logical, diagrammatic, abstract and deductive reasoning (30 minutes). No negative marking. Interview: Technical knowledge, Domain awareness, Presentation / communication, Comprehension, Academic achievements (—). Final panel: 50% weightage to written test marks and 50% to interview marks.
How many vacancies are there in ISRO Scientist/Engineer 'SC'?
175 (Electronics 99, Mechanical 52, Computer Science 21, plus 1 each in Electronics, Mechanical and Computer Science at PRL, an autonomous body); tentative, according to the Advt No. ISRO:ICRB:03(EMC):2026 — Recruitment to the post of Scientist/Engineer 'SC' (Electronics, Mechanical, Computer Science).
What is the salary of an ISRO Scientist/Engineer 'SC'?
The post is in Level 10 of the Pay Matrix with a minimum basic pay of ₹56,100 per month. DA, HRA and Transport Allowance are payable as per extant rules.
What is the age limit for ISRO Scientist/Engineer 'SC'?
28 years as on 16 September 2026. Relaxation applies as per Government of India orders.
What qualification is needed?
BE/B.Tech or equivalent in the relevant discipline with at least 65% aggregate or CGPA 6.84/10.
Is there negative marking in the ISRO ICRB written test?
Yes, in Part A: −1/3 for each wrong answer. Part B has no negative marking.
How is the final selection made?
Shortlisted candidates (1:5) are interviewed; the final panel gives 50% weightage to written test marks and 50% to interview marks.
What is ISRO Scientist/Engineer 'SC'?
The Indian Space Research Organisation's recruitment of entry-level Scientists/Engineers 'SC' in Electronics, Mechanical and Computer Science through its Centralised Recruitment Board, by a written test followed by an interview.
Who is ISRO Scientist/Engineer 'SC' for?
BE/B.Tech graduates in Electronics, Mechanical or Computer Science with strong marks who want a Level 10 scientific post in India's space programme.
How is ISRO Scientist/Engineer 'SC' selection described?
Selection is by a written test (Part A discipline MCQs and Part B aptitude), shortlisting 1:5 for interview, and a final panel weighted 50% written test and 50% interview, as printed in each ICRB advertisement on isro.gov.in.
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