ISRO Scientist/Engineer SC 2026 — Electronics, Mechanical, Computer Science (16 Sep)
ISRO / ICRB
- Location
- ISRO Centres / Units and PRL as allotted
- Last date
- 16 Sep 2026
- Qualification
- BE/B.Tech or equivalent in ECE / Mechanical / CSE with aggregate 65% or CGPA 6.84/10. No marks relaxation. No CGPA–percentage conversion.
- Age limit
- 28 years as on 16-09-2026. GoI relaxation for serving Central Govt civilian employees, ESM, PwBD. Minimum age not printed.
- Vacancies
- 175 tentative (99+52+21 Electronics/Mechanical/CSE at Centres + 1+1+1 at PRL)
- Pay / stipend
- Level 10, minimum basic ₹56,100 + DA/HRA/TA; NPS. Group A Gazetted at Centres; Group A Non-Gazetted at PRL
- Experience
- Not printed — freshers eligible
- Application fee
- All pay ₹750 processing first. Application fee ₹250. If you appear in CBT: Women/SC/ST/PwBD/ESM get full ₹750 refund; others get ₹500 refund (₹250 retained).
- Selection
- CBT 90 min, 100 marks then interview 100. Final 50% written + 50% interview. UR qualifying 50/50/60. PwBD where reserved 40/40/50.
Official Details
ISRO Scientist Engineer SC 2026 is Advt ISRO:ICRB:03(EMC):2026 dated 27 August 2026. Last date — 16 September 2026, 11:55 PM. Apply from the CAREERS tile on isro.gov.in. PDF: Bilingual advertisement 27-08-2026. FAQs: ICRB FAQs.
What ISRO actually does here
Scientist/Engineer ‘SC’ is Group A engineering at ISRO Centres (Gazetted) and PRL (Non-Gazetted). This is not an internship and not GATE-only — GATE is not printed on this advertisement.
What kind of role this is
Level 10, minimum basic ₹56,100 plus allowances. Vacancies are tentative. UR/OBC/SC/ST/EWS cells are not printed — only totals and PwBD A–E.
Who should apply — and who should skip
Apply if your BE/B.Tech is Electronics & Communication, Mechanical, or Computer Science Engineering (allied branches only if the FAQ lists them), you have 65% or 6.84 CGPA, and you are not over 28 as on 16 September 2026 unless relaxed.
Skip if you wanted Civil/Electrical from an older ICRB ad, or a lookalike “ISRO recruit” domain.
Dates and fee
| Item | On ISRO:ICRB:03(EMC):2026 |
|---|---|
| Apply start | 27 August 2026 |
| Last date | 16 September 2026, 11:55 PM |
| Age as on | 16 September 2026 (28 years) |
| Fee | ₹750 processing first; ₹250 application. Appear in CBT → refund as above |
Available positions and category breakdown
UR/OBC/SC/ST/EWS are dashes because those cells are not on the PDF. PWD column carries the printed PwBD-identified posts (A VH, B HH, C LD, D ASD/ID/SLD/MI, E multiple). Backlog marked * in the PDF.
1. Scientist/Engineer SC — Electronics (BE001) — Level 10 99 Vacancy
Eligibility criteria
BE/B.Tech or equivalent in Electronics & Communication Engineering, aggregate 65% or CGPA 6.84/10. ISRO Centres.
Category breakdown
| UR | OBC | SC | ST | EWS | PWD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| – | – | – | – | – | A1* B16* C3* E1* |
2. Scientist/Engineer SC — Mechanical (BE002) — Level 10 52 Vacancy
Eligibility criteria
BE/B.Tech or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering, 65% or 6.84 CGPA. ISRO Centres.
Category breakdown
| UR | OBC | SC | ST | EWS | PWD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| – | – | – | – | – | A3* B9* C4(3*) E1* |
3. Scientist/Engineer SC — Computer Science (BE003) — Level 10 21 Vacancy
Eligibility criteria
BE/B.Tech or equivalent in Computer Science Engineering, 65% or 6.84 CGPA. ISRO Centres.
Category breakdown
| UR | OBC | SC | ST | EWS | PWD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| – | – | – | – | – | A4(3*) B2(1*) C1 D1* |
4. Scientist/Engineer SC — Electronics, PRL (BE001A) — Level 10 1 Vacancy
Eligibility criteria
Same as BE001. PRL. PwBD printed 0.
Category breakdown
| UR | OBC | SC | ST | EWS | PWD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| – | – | – | – | – | 0 |
5. Scientist/Engineer SC — Mechanical, PRL (BE002A) — Level 10 1 Vacancy
Eligibility criteria
Same as BE002. PRL.
Category breakdown
| UR | OBC | SC | ST | EWS | PWD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| – | – | – | – | – | 0 |
6. Scientist/Engineer SC — Computer Science, PRL (BE003A) — Level 10 1 Vacancy
Eligibility criteria
Same as BE003. PRL. Marked backlog.
Category breakdown
| UR | OBC | SC | ST | EWS | PWD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| – | – | – | – | – | 0 |
Total vacancies on this notice — 175 (tentative).
Educational qualifications
| Post | Degree / marks | Extras |
|---|---|---|
| BE001 / BE001A | BE/B.Tech ECE 65% or 6.84 CGPA | Course in stipulated duration |
| BE002 / BE002A | BE/B.Tech Mechanical, same marks | No conversion formula |
| BE003 / BE003A | BE/B.Tech CSE, same marks | Allied branches only if FAQ lists them |
Selection
- CBT 90 minutes, 100 marks — Part A 80 discipline MCQs (+1, −1/3), Part B 15 aptitude (no negative).
- Interview 100 (shortlist 1:5, minimum 10).
- Final 50% written + 50% interview.
How to apply without getting played
- Open isro.gov.in CAREERS → Advt ISRO:ICRB:03(EMC):2026.
- Pay the ₹750 as the PDF writes. Refund only if you sit the CBT and your bank details are correct.
FAQs
What is the last date?
16 September 2026, 11:55 PM.
Who can apply?
BE/B.Tech ECE, Mechanical or CSE with 65% or 6.84 CGPA, age 28 as on 16 Sep 2026 unless relaxed.
How many vacancies?
175 tentative.
Where do I apply?
isro.gov.in CAREERS tile.
What is the fee?
₹750 processing first; refund rules above if you appear.
Can final-year students apply?
The course must be completed within the stipulated duration as the PDF writes. Do not assume a final-year window if that line is not in your degree case.
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