ISRO ICRB Scientist/Engineer 2026 — 175 Vacancies, Apply Online by 16 September
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), Department of Space, Government of India, has officially released the ISRO ICRB Scientist/Engineer ‘SC’ Recruitment 2026 notification through the ISRO Centralised Recruitment Board (ICRB). A total of 175 vacancies have been announced for the post of Scientist/Engineer ‘SC’ in Electronics, Mechanical, and Computer Science disciplines, under Advertisement No. ISRO:ICRB:03(EMC):2026 dated 27 August 2026.
Eligible BE/B.Tech graduates can apply online from 27 August 2026 to 16 September 2026 through the official ISRO website, isro.gov.in. Selection will be based on a Written Test/CBT followed by an Interview, with 50% weightage given to each stage in the final merit list.
The posts are Group ‘A’ Gazetted positions at constituent ISRO Centres, with a small number of Group ‘A’ Non-Gazetted posts at the autonomous body Physical Research Laboratory, placed in Level 10 of the Pay Matrix with a minimum basic pay of ₹56,100 per month.
ISRO ICRB Scientist/Engineer 2026 Recruitment Overview
Detail — Information
- Exam Name — ISRO Scientist/Engineer ‘SC’ Recruitment 2026
- Conducting Body — ISRO Centralised Recruitment Board (ICRB)
- Official Website — isro.gov.in
- Notification Release Date — 27 August 2026
- Advertisement Number — ISRO:ICRB:03(EMC):2026
- Total Vacancies — 175 (Tentative)
- Post Category — Scientist/Engineer ‘SC’ — Electronics, Mechanical, Computer Science
- Application Mode — Online
- Application Start Date — 27 August 2026
- Last Date to Apply Online — 16 September 2026 (11:55 PM)
- Job Type — Group ‘A’ Gazetted (ISRO Centres) / Group ‘A’ Non-Gazetted (PRL)
- Pay Level — Level 10 of Pay Matrix — Basic Pay ₹56,100 per month
- Selection Mode — Written Test/CBT followed by Interview
- Minimum Qualification — BE/B.Tech or equivalent in Electronics, Mechanical, or Computer Science Engineering
- Age Limit — Maximum 28 years as on 16 September 2026
Important Dates — ISRO ICRB Scientist/Engineer 2026
Detail — Date
- Notification Release Date — 27 August 2026
- Online Application Start Date — 27 August 2026
- Last Date to Apply Online — 16 September 2026 (11:55 PM)
- Last Date to Pay Application Fee — 16 September 2026
- Written Test/CBT Date — Not Yet Announced Officially
- Answer Key Publication — Within 3 working days of the Written Test/CBT
- Objection Window on Answer Key — Within 5 days of answer key publication
- Interview Schedule — Not Yet Announced Officially
- Result Date — Not Yet Announced Officially
Note: The Written Test/CBT date has not been specified in the official notification. Candidates should regularly check the ISRO website for updates, as the exam date will be communicated separately along with the hall ticket.
Application Fee
Category — Fee Amount
- All Candidates (initial processing fee) — ₹750
- Non-refundable Application Fee — ₹250 (deducted from the above)
- General/OBC/EWS Refund — ₹500 refunded, subject to appearing in CBT
- Women / SC / ST / PwBD / Ex-Servicemen — Full ₹750 refunded, subject to appearing in CBT
- Payment Mode — Online only — Bharatkosh e-payment gateway (Net Banking, UPI, or Domestic Debit Card)
Vacancy Details — ISRO ICRB Scientist/Engineer 2026
Detail — Information
- Total Vacancies Announced — 175 (Tentative)
- Post Categories — Scientist/Engineer ‘SC’ — Electronics, Mechanical, Computer Science
- Vacancy Nature — Tentative and includes PwBD backlog posts. ISRO reserves the right to increase or decrease vacancies via corrigendum.
Popular Posts Notified Under ISRO ICRB Scientist/Engineer 2026:
Post Name
- Scientist/Engineer ‘SC’ (Electronics) — BE001 — 99 Posts
- Scientist/Engineer ‘SC’ (Mechanical) — BE002 — 52 Posts
- Scientist/Engineer ‘SC’ (Computer Science) — BE003 — 21 Posts
- Scientist/Engineer ‘SC’ (Electronics), PRL — BE001A — 1 Post
- Scientist/Engineer ‘SC’ (Mechanical), PRL — BE002A — 1 Post
- Scientist/Engineer ‘SC’ (Computer Science), PRL — BE003A — 1 Post
Department / Ministry
- ISRO Centres (Department of Space)
- ISRO Centres (Department of Space)
- ISRO Centres (Department of Space)
- Physical Research Laboratory (Autonomous Body)
- Physical Research Laboratory (Autonomous Body)
- Physical Research Laboratory (Autonomous Body)
Pay Level
- Pay Level 10
- Pay Level 10
- Pay Level 10
- Pay Level 10
- Pay Level 10
- Pay Level 10
Age Limit — ISRO ICRB Scientist/Engineer 2026
Age Range — Applicable Posts
- Maximum Age — 28 years as on 16 September 2026
- Age Relaxation — Applicable for serving Central Government civilian employees, Ex-Servicemen, and Persons with Benchmark Disabilities as per Government of India orders
Note: Age relaxation is applicable as per Government of India norms for serving Central Government employees, Ex-Servicemen, and Persons with Benchmark Disabilities. Specific relaxation figures are not stated in this notification.
Nationality / Citizenship
A candidate must be a citizen of India to be eligible for this recruitment.
- Only Indian nationals are eligible to apply for this recruitment, as per the official notification.
Educational Qualification
Post — Required Qualification
- Scientist/Engineer ‘SC’ (Electronics) — BE/B.Tech or equivalent in Electronics and Communication Engineering with minimum 65% aggregate marks or CGPA 6.84/10
- Scientist/Engineer ‘SC’ (Mechanical) — BE/B.Tech or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering with minimum 65% aggregate marks or CGPA 6.84/10
- Scientist/Engineer ‘SC’ (Computer Science) — BE/B.Tech or equivalent in Computer Science Engineering with minimum 65% aggregate marks or CGPA 6.84/10
- Where a certificate or mark-sheet shows both CGPA and percentage, at least one must meet the eligibility norm; conversion between CGPA and percentage is not permitted where only one is mentioned.
- Only Indian nationals are eligible to apply.
Selection Process
The selection process consists of the following stages:
- Written Test/CBT — Part A (Discipline-specific, 80 questions, 90 minutes) and Part B (Aptitude/Reasoning, up to 15 questions, 30 minutes). Total 100 marks.
- Interview — Shortlisted candidates (1:5 ratio) assessed on Technical Knowledge, General Awareness, Presentation/Communication, Comprehension, and Academic Achievements. Total 100 marks.
- Final Merit — 50% weightage to Written Test/CBT and 50% to Interview. Minimum qualifying: 50% in each part of the CBT for unreserved candidates, 40% for PwBD candidates.
How to Apply Online — Step by Step
1) Visit the official ISRO website: isro.gov.in
2) Navigate to the Careers section and select the ISRO:ICRB:03(EMC):2026 recruitment link, active between 27 August 2026 and 16 September 2026.
3) Complete the online registration and note the Registration Number provided for future reference.
4) Fill in the application form carefully with personal details, educational qualifications, and category. Ensure the e-mail ID is entered correctly, as hall tickets will be sent only by e-mail.
5) Upload a recent colour passport-size photograph and signature in the specified format and size, along with the SC/ST/Disability/Ex-Servicemen certificate if applicable.
6) Pay the processing fee of ₹750 online through the Bharatkosh e-payment gateway using Net Banking, UPI, or a Domestic Debit Card.
7) Review the filled form carefully before final submission.
8) Submit the application and retain the confirmation/registration number for future reference.
Important Links
Link — URL / Action
- Official Notification PDF — Click Here
- Apply Online — Click Here
- Official Website — Click Here
- Admit Card (when released) — Not Yet Announced Officially
- Result (when declared) — Not Yet Announced Officially