ISRO ICRB Scientist/Engineer SC Recruitment 2026 (175 Posts)

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), through the ISRO Centralised Recruitment Board (ICRB), has released Advertisement No. ISRO:ICRB:03(EMC):2026 inviting applications for 175 Scientist/Engineer 'SC' posts across Electronics, Mechanical and Computer Science disciplines — 99 posts in Electronics, 52 in Mechanical, and 21 in Computer Science at ISRO, plus one post each in these three disciplines at the Physical Research Laboratory (PRL). Candidates need a BE/B.Tech degree in the relevant discipline with a minimum of 65% aggregate marks or CGPA 6.84 out of 10, and must be no older than 28 years as on the last date of application. Selection is through a written Computer Based Test followed by an interview, with the final merit list based equally on written test and interview performance. This is one of the most sought-after entry points into India's space research programme, offering Level 10 government pay scale.

Pay may vary by post — see Eligibility Criteria above for details.

• Apply early — don't wait for the last date to avoid website rush and technical issues.
• Keep documents ready — photograph, signature and educational certificates, before starting the application.
• Fill your name, date of birth, and parents' names exactly as on your Matriculation certificate — mistakes can get your candidature cancelled.
• Review every detail carefully before final submission — changes are usually not allowed afterward.
• Take a printout of the submitted application for your records and document verification.

1. Written Test (CBT): Part A — 80 discipline-specific MCQs in 90 minutes with +1/-1/3 marking; Part B — 15 aptitude MCQs in 30 minutes with no negative marking; 100 marks total. Shortlisted candidates (1:5 ratio, minimum 10 per post) are called for an Interview. Final merit is 50% written test + 50% interview.

• Read the official notification carefully and check post-wise eligibility, experience and documents.
• Prepare required documents — photograph, signature, identity proof and educational certificates.
• Complete the online application and upload documents as per specifications.
• Pay the applicable fee, if any.
• Submit and save a copy of the final application.