ISRO Recruitment 2026 India ke sapnon ki naukri hai — Scientist/Engineer post par kaam karna ek alag hi experience hai. Indian Space Research Organisation duniya ki top space agencies mein se ek hai. Chandrayaan, Mangalyaan, Gaganyaan jaise missions ISRO ke engineers aur scientists ki mehnat ka result hain. Agar aapne BTech/BE kiya hai, toh ISRO Scientist/Engineer SC post ke liye apply kar sakte hain.
ISRO Recruitment 2026 – Complete Overview
| Vivaran | Details |
|---|
| Organization | Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) |
| Under Ministry | Department of Space, Government of India |
| Post Name | Scientist/Engineer SC |
| Total Vacancies | 300+ (varies per cycle) |
| Qualification | BE/BTech — 65% or CGPA 6.84/10 minimum |
| Age Limit | 35 years maximum (General) |
| Pay Level | Pay Level 10 — ₹56,100 starting |
| Application Mode | Online — isro.gov.in |
| Selection Process | Written Test (ICRB) → Interview |
Eligibility – Kaun Apply Kar Sakta Hai?
Educational Qualification
- BE/BTech ya equivalent degree — minimum 65% marks ya CGPA 6.84/10
- Final year students bhi apply kar sakte hain (result pending)
- Relevant disciplines: Computer Science, Electronics, Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Civil, Aerospace, Instrumentation
Age Limit
| Category | Max Age | Relaxation |
|---|
| General / EWS | 35 years | — |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 38 years | +3 years |
| SC / ST | 40 years | +5 years |
| PwBD (General) | 45 years | +10 years |
Major ISRO Centres – Posting Locations
| Centre | Location | Specialization |
|---|
| VSSC (Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre) | Thiruvananthapuram | Launch Vehicle Technology |
| ISAC (ISRO Satellite Centre) | Bengaluru | Satellite Design & Testing |
| SAC (Space Applications Centre) | Ahmedabad | Remote Sensing, Communication |
| NRSC (National Remote Sensing Centre) | Hyderabad | Earth Observation Data |
| LPSC (Liquid Propulsion Systems) | Thiruvananthapuram | Propulsion Systems |
| SDSC SHAR | Sriharikota, AP | Launch Operations |
Selection Process – Step by Step
Stage 1: ICRB Written Test
- ISRO Centralised Recruitment Board (ICRB) written exam conduct karta hai
- Duration: 90 minutes
- Questions: 80 MCQ
- Marking: +3 sahi jawab, -1 galat jawab (negative marking hai)
- Discipline-specific questions — CSE candidates ke liye CS questions, Mechanical ke liye mechanical
Stage 2: Interview
- Written test qualified candidates ko interview ke liye bulaya jaata hai
- Technical + HR interview hota hai
- Final merit = Written Test marks + Interview marks
Exam Syllabus – Discipline Wise
Computer Science (CSE)
- Data Structures & Algorithms
- Operating Systems (Scheduling, Memory Management)
- Database Management Systems
- Computer Networks (TCP/IP, OSI)
- Compiler Design, Theory of Computation
- Software Engineering
Electronics & Communication (ECE)
- Analog & Digital Electronics
- Signals & Systems
- Control Systems
- Electromagnetic Theory
- Communication Systems (Modulation, OFDM)
- Microprocessors
Mechanical
- Engineering Mechanics, SOM
- Thermodynamics, Fluid Mechanics
- Machine Design, Manufacturing
- Heat Transfer
Salary & Benefits
| Component | Amount |
|---|
| Basic Pay (Pay Level 10) | ₹56,100/month starting |
| DA (~50%) | ₹28,050+ |
| HRA | ₹8,000 – ₹20,000 |
| Transport Allowance | ₹3,600 – ₹7,200 |
| Approx CTC (1st year) | ₹1.2 – ₹1.5 Lakh/month |
Additional Benefits
- Government housing (most centres mein)
- CGHS medical facility — family covered
- LTC (Leave Travel Concession)
- NPS Pension, Group Insurance
- Children Education Allowance
- Performance-based promotions (Scientist SD, SE, SF...)
ISRO Career Growth Path
| Designation | Pay Level | Approximate Years |
|---|
| Scientist/Engineer SC | Level 10 (₹56,100) | Entry Level |
| Scientist/Engineer SD | Level 11 (₹67,700) | 4–5 years |
| Scientist/Engineer SE | Level 12 (₹78,800) | 8–10 years |
| Scientist/Engineer SF | Level 13 (₹1,23,100) | 12–15 years |
| Scientist/Engineer SG | Level 14 (₹1,44,200) | 18–20 years |
ISRO vs Private Sector – Comparison
| Factor | ISRO | MNC/Private |
|---|
| Starting Salary | ~₹1.2L CTC/month | ₹4–8 LPA (fresher) |
| Job Security | Permanent — lifelong | Variable, layoffs possible |
| Work Life Balance | Good — govt timings | Variable |
| Mission Impact | Chandrayaan, Gaganyaan | Commercial projects |
| Growth | Assured seniority-based | Fast but uncertain |
| Pension | NPS pension | Usually no pension |
Preparation Strategy
| Month | Focus |
|---|
| Month 1–2 | Core Subject Revision — GATE syllabus level, apni discipline ke fundamentals |
| Month 3 | ISRO previous year papers solve karo (last 5–7 years) |
| Month 4 | Daily 1 full mock test, time management practice |
| Last 2 Weeks | Short notes revision + Interview prep |
FAQ – ISRO Recruitment 2026
ISRO mein freshers apply kar sakte hain?
Haan, Scientist/Engineer SC specifically freshers ke liye hai. BE/BTech final year students ya recent graduates apply kar sakte hain. Age limit 35 years hai — kaafi time milta hai.
ISRO exam GATE se alag hai kya?
Haan, ISRO apna alag ICRB exam conduct karta hai. GATE score directly use nahi hota. Lekin GATE syllabus se prepare karne par ISRO bhi crack ho jaata hai — dono ke topics similar hain.
ISRO mein kaunsi stream ke zyada vacancies hain?
Electronics/ECE, Computer Science aur Mechanical ke liye sabse zyada vacancies aati hain. Aerospace, Chemical, Civil ke liye kam lekin regular vacancies hoti hain.
ISRO ke liye percentage kitna chahiye?
Minimum 65% aggregate ya CGPA 6.84/10 required hai. SC/ST ke liye 60% ya CGPA 6.32. Final year students provisional basis par apply kar sakte hain.
ISRO mein joining ke baad kahan posting hoti hai?
Bengaluru, Thiruvananthapuram, Ahmedabad, Hyderabad, Sriharikota — ISRO ke different centres mein posting hoti hai. Discipline ke anusar centre prefer kar sakte hain lekin final allocation ISRO decide karta hai.
