ISRO Scientist Recruitment 2026: The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), through the ISRO Centralised Recruitment Board (ICRB), has opened online applications for 92 Scientist/Engineer ‘SC’ vacancies. The application window is live now and closes on 17 August 2026. Eligible engineering and architecture graduates with a valid GATE score can apply through the official recruitment portal.
Official Notification Details
The ISRO Scientist Recruitment 2026 has been announced via Advertisement No. ISRO:ICRB:02(EMC-CEPO):2026, dated 28 July 2026. The online application portal opened the same day and will remain active until 17 August 2026. Vacancies span Electronics, Mechanical, Computer Science, Civil, Electrical, Refrigeration & Air-Conditioning, and Architecture disciplines, with postings based out of Bengaluru under the Centralised Recruitment (ICRB) stream.
Eligibility and Selection Process
- Educational qualification: BE/B.Tech or equivalent in the relevant discipline (or a Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture for the Architecture post), with a minimum of 65% marks or CGPA 6.84.
- Age limit: candidates must be between 18 and 28 years as of 17 August 2026, with relaxation for reserved categories as per government norms.
- GATE score: a valid GATE 2025 or GATE 2026 score in the relevant discipline is mandatory.
- Selection process: shortlisting based on GATE score, followed by an interview, document verification, and medical examination.
- Salary: Level-10 Pay Matrix, with a basic pay of ₹56,100 per month plus allowances.
How to Apply Online
Follow these steps to submit your application before the deadline:
- Visit the official ISRO website, isro.gov.in, and go to the “Careers” section.
- Click on the notice for Advt. No. ISRO:ICRB:02(EMC-CEPO):2026 dated 28 July 2026.
- Open the “Click here to Apply Online” link on the recruitment page.
- Register with your basic details and create your login credentials.
- Fill in your educational, GATE score, and personal details carefully.
- Upload the required scanned documents and photograph as specified.
- Pay the application fee through the Bharatkosh portal and submit the form.
- Save the application number and printout for future reference.
Application Fee and Important Notes for ISRO Scientist Recruitment 2026
- Application fee: ₹250 per application for UR/OBC/EWS candidates, payable online via Bharatkosh.
- Women, SC/ST, and PwBD candidates are exempted from the application fee.
- Candidates are advised to read the official notification PDF and FAQ document on isro.gov.in before applying, since post-wise vacancy distribution and GATE paper codes vary by discipline.
- No changes are typically allowed after final submission, so applicants should double-check all entries before payment
