ISRO ICRB Scientist Engineer Online Apply 2026

Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has released a new recruitment notification for the post of Scientist/Engineer ‘SC’ through the ISRO Centralised Recruitment Board (ICRB). The latest recruitment is being conducted under Advertisement No. ISRO:ICRB:03(EMC):2026, dated 27 August 2026. Eligible engineering graduates can apply online through the official ISRO recruitment portal.

This recruitment is a good opportunity for candidates who want to build their career in India’s space research and technology sector. The selected candidates will work with ISRO centres and units involved in space science, satellite technology, launch vehicles and related research and development activities.

ISRO ICRB Scientist Engineer Recruitment 2026

The current notification is for Scientist/Engineer ‘SC’ posts in three major engineering disciplines: Electronics, Mechanical and Computer Science. The notification includes vacancies at ISRO centres as well as positions associated with the Physical Research Laboratory (PRL). The number of vacancies notified is tentative and may be changed through a corrigendum on the official ISRO website.

According to the notification, there are 174 vacancies in total, including 99 posts for Electronics, 52 for Mechanical, 21 for Computer Science and additional posts for the PRL autonomous body. Candidates should carefully check the official advertisement for the category-wise and PwBD vacancy details before applying.

Important Dates

The online application process started on 27 August 2026. The last date for submitting the online application and payment of the application fee is 16 September 2026 up to 11:55 PM. Candidates are advised not to wait until the last date because technical or payment-related problems may occur.

Educational Qualification

Candidates applying for the Electronics post must have a BE/B.Tech or equivalent degree in Electronics & Communication Engineering with a minimum of 65% marks or CGPA 6.84/10.

For the Mechanical post, candidates must have a BE/B.Tech or equivalent degree in Mechanical Engineering with at least 65% marks or CGPA 6.84/10.

For Computer Science, candidates must possess a BE/B.Tech or equivalent degree in Computer Science Engineering with at least 65% marks or CGPA 6.84/10. The degree must have been completed within the stipulated duration prescribed by the university.

Age Limit

The maximum age limit is 28 years as on 16 September 2026. Serving Central Government civilian employees, Ex-Servicemen and Persons with Benchmark Disabilities may receive age relaxation according to applicable Government of India rules. Candidates should check the official notification for category-specific provisions.

Application Fee

The application fee is ₹250 for the posts. Initially, candidates are required to pay ₹750, including the processing fee. Payment is made online through the Bharatkosh e-Payment gateway using Internet Banking, UPI or domestic debit cards. Eligible candidates who appear in the written test may receive the applicable processing-fee refund according to the rules mentioned in the notification.

Selection Process

The ISRO ICRB Scientist/Engineer selection process consists of a Written Test/Computer Based Test (CBT) followed by an Interview. The written examination has a discipline-specific Part A and an aptitude/ability Part B. Part A contains 80 MCQs for 80 marks, while Part B carries up to 20 marks. The examination has a total of 100 marks. Negative marking applies in Part A, while Part B has no negative marking.

Candidates are shortlisted for the interview based on written-test performance, generally in a 1:5 ratio. The final panel gives 50% weightage to the written test and 50% to the interview.

Salary and Benefits

Selected candidates will be appointed as Scientist/Engineer ‘SC’ in Level 10 of the Pay Matrix, with a minimum basic pay of ₹56,100 per month. In addition to basic pay, eligible employees may receive DA, HRA and Transport Allowance according to Government rules. Other benefits mentioned in the notification include medical facilities, subsidised canteen facilities, leave travel concession, group insurance and other applicable benefits.

How to Apply Online

Interested candidates should visit the official ISRO website and open the current ICRB recruitment notification. Read the complete advertisement and FAQ carefully before completing the application. Candidates should enter their personal, educational and other required information correctly, upload the required documents and photograph/signature, pay the applicable fee and submit the application before the closing date.

For the latest notification, application link, examination updates and other information, candidates should always rely on the official ISRO website rather than unofficial sources. The official recruitment portal for this notification is scheduled to remain open from 27 August 2026 to 16 September 2026 at 11:55 PM.