ISRO Scientist Engineer Recruitment 2026 is live for Scientist/Engineer ‘SC’ grade under the ISRO Centralised Recruitment Board (ICRB). The Department of Space has listed 92 engineering vacancies filled primarily through a valid GATE score — not a fresh all-India written paper for every stream.
If you hold BE/B.Tech (or B.Arch for architecture) with strong academics and a matching GATE paper, you can register on isro.gov.in before 17 August 2026.
Posts: 92 · Grade: Scientist/Engineer ‘SC’ · Pay: Level 10 (basic from ₹56,100) · Route: GATE score · Last date: 17 August 2026 · Fee: ₹250 (women / SC / ST / PwBD exempt)
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Official Links — ISRO ICRB Scientist/Engineer SC
| Resource | Link |
|---|---|
| ISRO official website | www.isro.gov.in |
| Apply / careers updates | Follow Recruitment / ICRB links only on isro.gov.in |
| Fee payment | Bharatkosh (link after successful online registration) |
Download the full employment notification PDF only from ISRO’s site (or the careers attachment published with this drive). Ignore look-alike “ISRO apply” apps.
Quick Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) |
| Department | Department of Space, Government of India |
| Board | ISRO Centralised Recruitment Board (ICRB) |
| Post | Scientist / Engineer ‘SC’ |
| Total vacancies | 92 |
| Streams | Electronics, Mechanical, Computer Science, Civil, Electrical, RAC, Architecture (+ PRL Civil) |
| Selection | Valid GATE score (relevant paper) |
| Last date (online) | 17 August 2026 |
| Age (max) | 28 years as on 17 August 2026 |
| Minimum marks | 65% or CGPA 6.84/10 in qualifying degree |
| Pay level | Level 10 (min. basic ₹56,100/month) |
Post-wise Vacancy — ISRO Scientist/Engineer SC 2026
| Post code | Discipline | Vacancies (indicative break-up) |
|---|---|---|
| BE001 | Electronics | 34 (29 + 5 PwBD) |
| BE002 | Mechanical | 26 (24 + 2 PwBD) |
| BE003 | Computer Science | 13 (10 + 3 PwBD) |
| BE004 | Civil | 10 (UR-3, OBC-2, SC-2, ST-1, EWS-2) |
| BE005 | Electrical | 04 (UR-2, OBC-1, ST-1) |
| BE006 | Refrigeration & Air-Conditioning | 02 (UR-1, OBC-1) |
| BE007 | Architecture | 02 (UR-1, ST-1) |
| BE004A | Civil — Autonomous Body PRL | 01 (UR-1) |
| Total | — | 92 |
Reservation and PwBD distribution must be read from the official matrix in the PDF.
Tentative Posting Centres (by post code)
| Code | Centres / units (indicative) |
|---|---|
| BE001 | HSFC & URSC Bengaluru · IPRC Mahendragiri · NRSC Hyderabad · SAC Ahmedabad · SDSC SHAR Sriharikota · VSSC Thiruvananthapuram |
| BE002 | HSFC, LPSC & URSC Bengaluru · IPRC Mahendragiri · LPSC Valiamala · SAC Ahmedabad · SDSC SHAR · VSSC |
| BE003 | URSC Bengaluru · MCF Hassan · NRSC Hyderabad · SAC Ahmedabad · VSSC |
| BE004 | IPRC · ISRO HQ · ISTRAC & URSC Bengaluru · LPSC Valiamala · NRSC · SDSC SHAR · VSSC |
| BE005 | NRSC Hyderabad · SAC Ahmedabad |
| BE006 | SAC Ahmedabad |
| BE007 | URSC Bengaluru · VSSC Thiruvananthapuram |
| BE004A | PRL Ahmedabad |
Final allotment rests with ISRO based on vacancies and organisational need. Andhra Pradesh candidates should note SDSC SHAR (Sriharikota) among possible units for several engineering codes.
Eligibility — Degree + GATE Mapping
| Code | Stream | Qualifying degree (min. 65% / CGPA 6.84) | GATE paper |
|---|---|---|---|
| BE001 | Electronics | BE/B.Tech (or equiv.) in Electronics & Communication | EC |
| BE002 | Mechanical | BE/B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering | ME |
| BE003 | Computer Science | BE/B.Tech in Computer Science Engineering | CS |
| BE004 / BE004A | Civil | BE/B.Tech in Civil Engineering | CE |
| BE005 | Electrical | BE/B.Tech in Electrical or Electrical & Electronics | EE |
| BE006 | RAC | Mechanical with Refrigeration & Air-Conditioning / allied electives as allowed | ME |
| BE007 | Architecture | Bachelor of Architecture + valid Council of Architecture registration | AR |
Notes
- Allied branch titles accepted under each discipline appear in the official FAQs of the advertisement.
- Marks / CGPA rules follow the ISRO notification (aggregate method as defined there).
- GATE year of validity must match what the PDF accepts — do not assume an expired score is usable.
Age Limit
| Criterion | Detail |
|---|---|
| Upper age | 28 years as on 17 August 2026 |
| Relaxation | As per ISRO website advertisement (SC/ST/OBC/PwBD/Ex-servicemen etc.) |
Calculate age exactly on the cut-off date printed in the PDF.
Pay, Allowances & Benefits
| Component | Outline |
|---|---|
| Pay matrix | Level 10 |
| Starting basic | ₹56,100 per month |
| Allowances | DA, HRA (or limited quarters), transport allowance |
| Pension | New Pension Scheme (NPS) |
| Other | Medical for self & dependents, LTC, group insurance, HBA, subsidised canteen — as per Central Government / ISRO rules |
This is a Group A scientific / engineering style entry at ‘SC’ grade, not an apprenticeship stipend post.
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS (men, as applicable) | ₹250 per application |
| Women · SC · ST · PwBD | Exempt |
| Mode | Online via Bharatkosh after registration |
Keep the payment reference and the system-generated confirmation email.
Selection Process
- Online application with GATE particulars and educational details.
- Shortlisting / ranking on valid GATE score in the mapped paper.
- Document verification, medical examination and any further ISRO steps as notified.
- Offer of appointment to Scientist/Engineer ‘SC’ subject to vacancy and verification.
There is no separate ICRB written paper described in the public overview for this GATE-route drive — always confirm stages in the full advertisement.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online registration last date | 17 August 2026 |
| Age / eligibility reference | As on 17 August 2026 (and degree rules in PDF) |
| Apply start | Open on isro.gov.in — complete form + fee before last date |
(Some third-party pages misprint years; treat 17-08-2026 on ISRO materials as authoritative.)
How to Apply Online — Step by Step
- Visit www.isro.gov.in and open the ICRB / Scientist-Engineer SC 2026 recruitment link.
- Read the full PDF (vacancies, GATE codes, allied branches, age relaxation).
- Register with a working email and mobile number.
- Fill personal, education and GATE details carefully (registration number, paper, score, year).
- Choose the correct post code (BE001–BE007 / BE004A).
- Upload photograph, signature and documents in the prescribed format.
- Pay ₹250 on Bharatkosh if you are not fee-exempt.
- Submit and download / print the confirmation.
- Save the confirmation email — ISRO asks candidates to ensure it is received.
Applications outside the official portal are invalid.
Documents to Keep Ready
- GATE scorecard (matching paper code)
- BE/B.Tech / B.Arch mark sheets and degree / provisional certificate
- CoA registration (Architecture only)
- Category / PwBD certificates if claimed
- Photo ID, recent photograph, signature
- Fee payment proof (if paid)
Tips for a Strong Application
- Match GATE paper to post code exactly (EC≠EE, ME≠CE).
- Recalculate 65% / 6.84 CGPA the way ISRO defines aggregate.
- Women candidates: fee exemption still requires a complete online form.
- Prefer centres of interest but accept that posting is organisational.
- Do not wait until 17 August evening for first-time Bharatkosh payment.
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Disclaimer: Vacancy numbers, GATE validity years, fee and dates are taken from public recruitment summaries of the ICRB Scientist/Engineer ‘SC’ 2026 drive. For final rules, download the official notification on isro.gov.in. Easy Applications is not affiliated with ISRO or the Department of Space.