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ISRO SDSC SHAR Recruitment
ISRO Satish Dhawan Space Centre SHAR — Technical Assistant, Scientific Assistant, Technician 'B' and other posts
Recruitment at ISRO's Satish Dhawan Space Centre SHAR, Sriharikota, for technical, scientific, library, nursing, trade, fire, driver and multi-tasking posts through a written test and a skill or physical test.
Latest official notice: Advt. No. SDSC SHAR/RMT/03/2026 — recruitment of Technical Assistant and other posts, published 19 October 2026.
Vacancies
97 across post codes 07–30
Age limit
18–35 years for most posts
Application fee
Post codes 07–15: Rs. 750 processing fee (Rs. 500 refunded to non-exempt candidates who appear in the written test). Fee for codes 16–30 is printed inconsistently — check the advertisement.
Notice published
19 October 2026
ISRO SDSC SHAR Recruitment notification: key dates and vacancies
| Online registration opens | 19 October 2026 (10:00) |
|---|---|
| Online registration closes | 9 November 2026 (23:59) |
| Vacancies | 97 across post codes 07–30 (sum of the post-wise figures printed) |
Posts filled through this exam
- Technical Assistant / Scientific Assistant / Library Assistant 'A' / Nurse 'B' — Level 7 (Rs 44,900–1,42,400)
- Technician 'B' / Draughtsman 'B' — Level 3 (Rs 21,700–69,100)
- Fireman 'A', Light Vehicle Driver 'A', Heavy Vehicle Driver 'A' — Level 2 (Rs 19,900–63,200)
- Multi-Tasking Staff — Level 1 (Rs 18,000–56,900)
Source: Advt. No. SDSC SHAR/RMT/03/2026 — recruitment of Technical Assistant and other posts (published 19 October 2026). Confirm in the official notice before applying.
ISRO's Satish Dhawan Space Centre SHAR at Sriharikota advertised 97 posts under Advt. No. SDSC SHAR/RMT/03/2026, dated 19 October 2026, with online registration open until 9 November 2026.
The posts range from Level 7 (Technical Assistant, Scientific Assistant, Library Assistant 'A', Nurse 'B') to Level 1 (Multi-Tasking Staff). Selection is through an objective written test followed by a go/no-go skill test, or PET and medical for Fireman 'A'.
ISRO SDSC SHAR salary: pay level by post
The advertisement prints a pay level and pay range for each post, reproduced below.
It also prints a table of approximate gross emoluments, but that table was garbled in the text read, so no gross or in-hand figure is shown here.
Pay as printed
| Post codes | Post | Pay level | Pay (as printed) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07–11 | Technical Assistant | Level 7 | Rs 44,900–1,42,400 |
| 12–13 | Scientific Assistant | Level 7 | Rs 44,900–1,42,400 |
| 14 | Library Assistant 'A' | Level 7 | Rs 44,900–1,42,400 |
| 15 | Nurse 'B' | Level 7 | Rs 44,900–1,42,400 |
| 16–24 | Technician 'B' | Level 3 | Rs 21,700–69,100 |
| 25 | Draughtsman 'B' | Level 3 | Rs 21,700–69,100 |
| 26 | Fireman 'A' | Level 2 | Rs 19,900–63,200 |
| 27, 30 | Light Vehicle Driver 'A' | Level 2 | Rs 19,900–63,200 |
| 28 | Heavy Vehicle Driver 'A' | Level 2 | Rs 19,900–63,200 |
| 29 | Multi-Tasking Staff | Level 1 | Rs 18,000–56,900 |
Post-wise vacancies
Vacancies by post code
| Code | Post / discipline | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| 07 | Technical Assistant — Mechanical | 7 |
| 08 | Technical Assistant — Electrical / E&E | 1 |
| 09 | Technical Assistant — Computer Science & Engg. | 1 |
| 10 | Technical Assistant — Electronics & Communication | 3 |
| 11 | Technical Assistant — Civil | 2 |
| 12 | Scientific Assistant — Physics | 2 |
| 13 | Scientific Assistant — Photography/Cinematography | 1 |
| 14 | Library Assistant 'A' | 3 |
| 15 | Nurse 'B' | 3 |
| 16 | Technician 'B' — Electrician | 5 |
| 17 | Technician 'B' — Chemical | 3 |
| 18 | Technician 'B' — Fitter | 17 |
| 19 | Technician 'B' — Electronic Mechanic | 12 |
| 20 | Technician 'B' — Boiler Attendant (PCR Rasayani) | 2 |
| 21 | Technician 'B' — Turner | 1 |
| 22 | Technician 'B' — Refrigeration & AC | 1 |
| 23 | Technician 'B' — Civil Engg. Assistant | 1 |
| 24 | Technician 'B' — Photography | 1 |
| 25 | Draughtsman 'B' — Civil | 1 |
| 26 | Fireman 'A' | 2 |
| 27 | Light Vehicle Driver 'A' | 1 |
| 28 | Heavy Vehicle Driver 'A' | 7 |
| 29 | Multi-Tasking Staff | 16 |
| 30 | Light Vehicle Driver 'A' (ADRIN, Secunderabad) | 4 |
The post-wise figures add up to 97.
Age limit and relaxation
Age, qualification and other eligibility are counted on 9 November 2026. The age limit is 18–35 years for all posts except Fireman 'A' and Multi-Tasking Staff, which are 18–25 years.
The upper age limit is relaxed by 5 years for SC/ST and 3 years for OBC against reserved posts. Ex-Servicemen, PwBD, Central Government servants and others get relaxation as per Government of India orders.
Written test and skill test
- Technical/Scientific/Library Assistant, Technician 'B', Draughtsman 'B': 80 MCQs in 1.5 hours, +1/-0.33; pass 32/80 (UR) or 24/80 (reserved). Skill test of 100 marks is go/no-go (50 UR / 40 reserved). Shortlisting 1:5, minimum 10.
- Nurse 'B': 80 questions in 120 minutes, -0.33 per wrong answer; go/no-go skill test.
- Fireman 'A': 80 questions in 120 minutes, -0.33 per wrong answer; PET (Stage-1 and Stage-2) and detailed medical examination.
- Drivers: 100 questions in 120 minutes (Motor Vehicles Act 50, English 15, arithmetic 15, GK 20), -0.25 per wrong answer; skill test needs 60%.
- MTS: 100 questions in 90 minutes, -0.25 per wrong answer; pass 50% UR/EWS, 45% OBC, 40% other reserved.
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Exam overview
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Who it is for
Diploma holders, science graduates, ITI holders and 10th-pass candidates who want a Central Government post at India's launch centre.
Eligibility, age and qualification
Exact limits are set per post in each official notice.
Age limit
18–35 years for most posts; 18–25 years for Fireman 'A' and Multi-Tasking Staff (as on 9 November 2026)
Educational qualification
- Technical Assistant: first-class diploma (minimum 3 years) in the discipline
- Scientific Assistant: first-class B.Sc. (Physics main) or first-class Bachelor's in Fine Arts (Photography)/Visual Arts (Cinematography)
- Library Assistant 'A': first-class graduation and first-class Master's in Library/Information Science
- Nurse 'B': first-class nursing diploma (minimum 3 years), state-registered
- Technician 'B' / Draughtsman 'B': SSLC/SSC plus ITI/NTC/NAC in the trade
- Fireman 'A': SSLC/SSC/10th pass and physical standards; drivers: 10th pass with licence and experience; MTS: Matriculation/SSLC/SSC
Upper age relaxation
| SC / ST (reserved posts) | 5 years |
| OBC (reserved posts) | 3 years |
| Ex-Servicemen, PwBD, Central Government servants and others | As per Government of India orders |
Application fee
Post codes 07–15: Rs. 750 processing fee (Rs. 500 refunded to non-exempt candidates who appear in the written test). Fee for codes 16–30 is printed inconsistently — check the advertisement.. Women, SC/ST, PwBD and Ex-Servicemen get a full refund of the processing fee (on appearing in the written test).
Source: Advt. No. SDSC SHAR/RMT/03/2026 — recruitment of Technical Assistant and other posts (published 19 October 2026). Confirm in the official notice before applying.
- First-class diploma, B.Sc. or Bachelor's degree (Assistant posts)
- SSLC/SSC plus ITI/NTC/NAC (Technician 'B' / Draughtsman 'B')
- 10th pass (Fireman, drivers, MTS)
- Age limit on 9 November 2026
Selection process and exam pattern
Stages of selection
- 1Written test (objective)
- 2Skill test (go/no-go), or PET and detailed medical examination for Fireman 'A'
- 3Final selection on written-test marks
Written test — Assistant posts, Technician 'B', Draughtsman 'B'
1.5 hours
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Objective MCQs | 80 | 80 |
+1 per correct answer, -0.33 per wrong answer. Pass: UR 32/80, reserved 24/80. Skill test 100 marks (go/no-go): UR 50, reserved 40.
Written test — Nurse 'B' and Fireman 'A'
120 minutes
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Objective MCQs | 80 | 80 |
-0.33 per wrong answer.
Written test — LVD 'A' / HVD 'A'
120 minutes
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Part A: Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 | 50 | — |
| Part B: English | 15 | — |
| Part C: Arithmetic | 15 | — |
| Part D: General knowledge | 20 | — |
-0.25 per wrong answer. Pass: 50% in Part A and 50% in Parts B–D combined. Skill test needs 60%.
Written test — Multi-Tasking Staff
90 minutes
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Numerical/mathematical ability; reasoning and problem solving; general awareness; English | 100 | — |
-0.25 per wrong answer. Pass: 50% UR/EWS, 45% OBC, 40% other reserved categories.
Source: Advt. No. SDSC SHAR/RMT/03/2026 — recruitment of Technical Assistant and other posts (published 19 October 2026). Confirm in the official notice before applying.
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Selection is by an objective written test followed by a go/no-go skill test (or PET and medical for Fireman 'A'); final merit is on written-test marks.
Syllabus and subject-wise prep
- Discipline/trade subject knowledge
- Motor Vehicles Act, English, arithmetic and GK (drivers)
- Numerical ability, reasoning, general awareness and English (MTS)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the age limit for ISRO SDSC SHAR Recruitment?
18–35 years for most posts; 18–25 years for Fireman 'A' and Multi-Tasking Staff, counted as on 9 November 2026, as per the Advt. No. SDSC SHAR/RMT/03/2026 — recruitment of Technical Assistant and other posts. Category-wise upper age relaxation is given in the notice.
What qualification is needed for ISRO SDSC SHAR Recruitment?
Technical Assistant: first-class diploma (minimum 3 years) in the discipline. Scientific Assistant: first-class B.Sc. (Physics main) or first-class Bachelor's in Fine Arts (Photography)/Visual Arts (Cinematography). Library Assistant 'A': first-class graduation and first-class Master's in Library/Information Science. Nurse 'B': first-class nursing diploma (minimum 3 years), state-registered. Technician 'B' / Draughtsman 'B': SSLC/SSC plus ITI/NTC/NAC in the trade. Fireman 'A': SSLC/SSC/10th pass and physical standards; drivers: 10th pass with licence and experience; MTS: Matriculation/SSLC/SSC.
What is the ISRO SDSC SHAR Recruitment exam pattern?
Written test — Assistant posts, Technician 'B', Draughtsman 'B': Objective MCQs (1.5 hours). +1 per correct answer, -0.33 per wrong answer. Pass: UR 32/80, reserved 24/80. Skill test 100 marks (go/no-go): UR 50, reserved 40. Written test — Nurse 'B' and Fireman 'A': Objective MCQs (120 minutes). -0.33 per wrong answer. Written test — LVD 'A' / HVD 'A': Part A: Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, Part B: English, Part C: Arithmetic, Part D: General knowledge (120 minutes). -0.25 per wrong answer. Pass: 50% in Part A and 50% in Parts B–D combined. Skill test needs 60%. Written test — Multi-Tasking Staff: Numerical/mathematical ability; reasoning and problem solving; general awareness; English (90 minutes). -0.25 per wrong answer. Pass: 50% UR/EWS, 45% OBC, 40% other reserved categories.
How many vacancies are there in ISRO SDSC SHAR Recruitment?
97 across post codes 07–30 (sum of the post-wise figures printed), according to the Advt. No. SDSC SHAR/RMT/03/2026 — recruitment of Technical Assistant and other posts.
What is the salary of a Technical Assistant at ISRO SDSC SHAR?
Level 7 of the pay matrix, Rs 44,900–1,42,400, as printed in Advt. No. SDSC SHAR/RMT/03/2026.
What is the pay of Technician 'B' at SDSC SHAR?
Level 3, Rs 21,700–69,100.
What is the age limit?
18–35 years on 9 November 2026 for most posts, and 18–25 years for Fireman 'A' and MTS, with 5 years' relaxation for SC/ST and 3 years for OBC against reserved posts.
What is the last date to apply?
9 November 2026 (23:59).
What is ISRO SDSC SHAR Recruitment?
Recruitment at ISRO's Satish Dhawan Space Centre SHAR, Sriharikota, for technical, scientific, library, nursing, trade, fire, driver and multi-tasking posts through a written test and a skill or physical test.
Who is ISRO SDSC SHAR Recruitment for?
Diploma holders, science graduates, ITI holders and 10th-pass candidates who want a Central Government post at India's launch centre.
How is ISRO SDSC SHAR Recruitment selection described?
Selection is by an objective written test followed by a go/no-go skill test (or PET and medical for Fireman 'A'); final merit is on written-test marks.
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