ISRO Scientist Engineer Recruitment 2026: Apply for 175 Posts Now

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has opened applications for Scientist/Engineer ‘SC’ Recruitment 2026 through the ISRO Centralised Recruitment Board (ICRB). The recruitment drive is being conducted under Advertisement No. ISRO: ICRB:03(EMC):2026 for Electronics, Mechanical and Computer Science disciplines.

A total of 175 vacancies are available. Eligible engineering graduates can submit their applications online through the official ISRO website until September 16, 2026, at 11:55 PM.

ISRO Scientist Engineer Recruitment 2026 Highlights

The table below covers the key details of the recruitment, including vacancies, dates, eligibility, fee and salary.

The official ISRO recruitment page confirms that applications opened on August 27 and will remain open until September 16, 2026.

ISRO Scientist Engineer Vacancy 2026

The ISRO Scientist Engineer vacancy 2026 covers three major engineering disciplines. The vacancies include positions at ISRO centres and the Physical Research Laboratory (PRL).

The posts are classified under Level 10 of the Pay Matrix. Selected candidates can be posted at different ISRO centres and units across India, depending on organisational requirements.

ISRO Scientist Engineer Eligibility 2026

Candidates applying for the ISRO Scientist Engineer Recruitment 2026 must meet the prescribed educational and age requirements.

Educational Qualification

Candidates should have:

• BE/B.Tech or equivalent degree in the relevant discipline.
• At least 65% marks or a CGPA of 6.84/10.
• The engineering discipline should match the post applied for.
• Candidates should check the official notification and FAQ for the list of eligible and allied disciplines.

The maximum age limit is 28 years as on September 16, 2026. Applicable age relaxation will be provided according to government rules.

ISRO Scientist Engineer Application Fee 2026

Candidates have to make an initial payment while submitting the application. The fee structure includes a non-refundable application fee and a processing fee.

Candidates who appear for the Written Test/CBT are eligible for the applicable refund. The application process uses the Bharatkosh payment gateway.

ISRO Scientist Engineer Selection Process 2026

The selection process for the current recruitment will include a Written Test/Computer-Based Test (CBT) followed by an interview.

Candidates who qualify in the written examination will be shortlisted for the interview as per the recruitment rules. The final selection will be based on the prescribed weightage of written test and interview performance.

ISRO has also provided previous-year question papers for Computer Science, Electronics and Mechanical candidates on its recruitment page.

How to Apply for ISRO Scientist Engineer Recruitment 2026

Eligible candidates can apply online by following these steps:

1. Visit the official ISRO website.
2. Open the Careers section.
3. Select the Scientist/Engineer ‘SC’ Recruitment 2026 notification.
4. Open Advertisement No. ISRO:ICRB:03(EMC):2026.
5. Complete the online registration.
6. Enter educational and personal details carefully.
7. Upload the required documents.
8. Pay the applicable fee through the prescribed payment gateway.
9. Submit the application before September 16, 2026.
10. Save the confirmation page for future reference.

The online application window will close at 11:55 PM on September 16, 2026.

ISRO Scientist Engineer Salary 2026

Selected candidates will be appointed in Level 10 of the Pay Matrix, with a minimum basic pay of INR 56,100 per month. The post also carries applicable allowances and benefits as per government rules.

ISRO Scientist Engineer Recruitment 2026 FAQs