ISRO Scientist Engineer Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 92 Posts via GATE

ISRO Scientist Engineer Recruitment 2026: Overview

The ISRO Centralised Recruitment Board (ICRB) has released an official notification (Advt No. ISRO:ICRB:02(EMC-CEPO):2026) for direct recruitment to the post of Scientist/Engineer 'SC' in Level 10 of the Pay Matrix. Positions are available across major ISRO centres, including Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad, Sriharikota, Thiruvananthapuram, Mahendragiri, Valiamala, and Hassan, as well as a single post at Physical Research Laboratory (PRL).

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ISRO Recruitment 2026: Key Highlights

Here is a detailed summary of the primary parameters of this drive:

Discipline-Wise Vacancy Breakdown

The total 92 vacancies are split across eight distinct post codes covering different engineering branches and architecture:

Category Reservation Details

For Civil, Electrical, Refrigeration & AC, Architecture, and Civil-PRL posts, category-wise vacancies are specified as follows:

• Civil (BE004): UR-3, OBC-2, SC-2, ST-1, EWS-2 (Total: 10)
• Electrical (BE005): UR-2, OBC-1, ST-1 (Total: 4)
• Refrigeration & AC (BE006): UR-1, OBC-1 (Total: 2)
• Architecture (BE007): UR-1, ST-1 (Total: 2)
• Civil — PRL (BE004A): UR-1 (Total: 1)
• Electronics, Mechanical, & CS: PwBD reserved shares are 05, 02, and 03 posts respectively.

Eligibility Criteria: Qualification & Age Limit

1. Educational Qualification & Academic Marks

• Degrees Allowed: Full-time B.E. / B.Tech or B.Arch in the corresponding discipline completed within the standard university course duration.
• Minimum Academic Score: Aggregate minimum of 65% marks (average of all semesters) OR CGPA of 6.84 on a 10-point scale. Conversion from CGPA to percentage is not permitted.
• GATE Qualification: A valid GATE 2025 or GATE 2026 score card in the designated paper code is mandatory.
• Architecture Requirement: Applicants for Architecture must hold a valid registration certificate issued by the Council of Architecture.

2. Age Limit

Upper age is calculated as on the closing date (17th August 2026):

• Maximum Age (UR / EWS): 28 Years (Born on or after 18.08.1998)
• OBC Category: Born on or after 18.08.1995
• SC / ST Categories: Born on or after 18.08.1993
• PwBD & Serving Govt. Employees: Age relaxation granted as per Government of India guidelines.

Salary Structure & Additional Allowances

Appointed candidates are placed in Level 10 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix:

• Minimum Basic Pay: ₹56,100 per month
• Allowances: Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), and Transport Allowance as per Central Government rules.
• Perks & Facilities: Medical coverage for self and dependents, subsidized canteen, LTC, Group Insurance, House Building Advance, and Merit Promotion Scheme benefits.

Selection Process

The recruitment process consists of three distinct stages:

1. GATE Score Shortlisting: Candidates are shortlisted in a 1:7 ratio based strictly on their valid GATE Score (not GATE marks or rank).
2. Personal Interview (100 Marks): Shortlisted candidates undergo an interview evaluated on technical knowledge (40 marks), general awareness (20 marks), presentation/communication skills (20 marks), comprehension (10 marks), and academic achievements (10 marks).
3. Final Merit Panel: Final selection is prepared giving 50% weightage to the GATE Score and 50% weightage to interview performance.

Application Fee

Payment Mode: Application fees must be paid online via the BHARATKOSH payment gateway using Net Banking, UPI, or Debit/Credit Cards on or before 19th August 2026.

How to Apply Online for ISRO Scientist Engineer Recruitment 2026

1. Visit the official ISRO online recruitment portal.
2. Register your account and generate your online Registration Number.
3. Fill in personal details, educational qualifications, and enter your exact GATE Score.
4. Upload passport photograph (JPG, under 50 KB), signature in black ink (JPG, under 50 KB), and valid GATE Scorecard in PDF format.
5. Review all filled details carefully and submit the application form.
6. Proceed to pay the ₹250 application fee (if applicable) through BHARATKOSH.
7. Download and print the final application form and fee confirmation receipt for reference.

Last verified on: July 29, 2026