The Indian Space Research Organisation, through its Centralised Recruitment Board (ICRB), is recruiting Scientist/Engineer 'SC' posts for 175 vacancies in Electronics, Mechanical and Computer Science disciplines. The selection process includes a Computer Based Test followed by an interview, and the exam stage has been confirmed for shortlisted candidates. These are scientist and engineer positions at ISRO centres across the country, offering a sought-after opportunity in India's space programme.
ISRO ICRB Recruitment 2026 Exam Date - Scientist/Engineer 'SC' Posts
Posted 29 Sept 2026Updated 29 Sept 2026ISRO:ICRB:03(EMC):2026
Total Vacancies
175
Exam Date
19 Oct
Status
Notification Out
Recruitment status
Applications closed on 16 Sept 2026
Exam on 19 Oct 2026
- Notification27 Aug
- Applications Open27 Aug
- Applications Closed16 Sept
- Exam19 Oct
About ISRO ICRB Scientist/Engineer 'SC' Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- Indian Space Research Organisation
- Advertisement No.
- ISRO:ICRB:03(EMC):2026
- Post Name
- Scientist/Engineer 'SC' (Electronics), Scientist/Engineer 'SC' (Mechanical) and 4 more
- Job Location
- All India
- Who Can Apply
- Candidates from anywhere in India
- Gender
- All
- Nationality
- Indian
Vacancy Breakdown
Scientist/Engineer 'SC' (Electronics)
99
Scientist/Engineer 'SC' (Mechanical)
52
Scientist/Engineer 'SC' (Computer Science)
21
Scientist/Engineer 'SC' (Electronics) - PRL
1
Scientist/Engineer 'SC' (Mechanical) - PRL
1
Scientist/Engineer 'SC' (Computer Science) - PRL
1
Total175
| Post Name | Total |
|---|---|
| Scientist/Engineer 'SC' (Electronics) | 99 |
| Scientist/Engineer 'SC' (Mechanical) | 52 |
| Scientist/Engineer 'SC' (Computer Science) | 21 |
| Scientist/Engineer 'SC' (Electronics) - PRL | 1 |
| Scientist/Engineer 'SC' (Mechanical) - PRL | 1 |
| Scientist/Engineer 'SC' (Computer Science) - PRL | 1 |
| Grand Total | 175 |
Selection Process
- 1Computer Based Test (CBT)
Written test held at test centres in 37 cities; Part A has 80 discipline-specific MCQs for 80 marks in 90 minutes and Part B has up to 15 aptitude MCQs for 20 marks in 30 minutes, for a total of 100 marks.
- 2Interview
Candidates shortlisted from the CBT are called for interview; Government, PSU and autonomous body employees must produce an original NOC at this stage.
Exam Pattern
Part A 90 minutes, Part B 30 minutesComputer Based Test (CBT)
Part A - Discipline Specific
80 questions · 80 marks
Part B - Aptitude
15 questions · 20 marks
| Subject | Questions | Max Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Part A - Discipline Specific | 80 | 80 | — |
| Part B - Aptitude | 15 | 20 | — |
How to Apply
Documents to Carry / Upload
•Original NOC (for Government
•PSU and autonomous body employees)
Important Details
- Government, PSU and autonomous body employees must submit an original NOC at the time of the interview and should have applied with the employer's prior permission.
- Candidates attending the interview are reimbursed second-class train fare by the shortest route from the city entered in the application; no travel allowance is paid for the written test.
- Answer key objections are accepted only through the link provided after the CBT, within 5 days of answer key publication.
- Canvassing in any form leads to disqualification.
- ISRO sends all further communication only to the registered email ID or through the ISRO website.
- The vacancy count of 175 is provisional.
Photograph and Signature Specifications
Colour photograph in .jpg or .jpeg of 100 KB to 200 KB, and signature in .jpg or .jpeg of 80 KB to 150 KB, not written in capital letters.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where will the ISRO ICRB Scientist/Engineer CBT be held?
The Computer Based Test will be held at test centres in 37 cities.
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