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ISRO Recruitment 2026: 175 Scientist/Engineer posts. Applications closed; check CBT answer key, response sheet and raise objections by 15 November, 1 PM.
Latest Update (14 November 2026): The ISRO Scientist/Engineer ‘SC’ Recruitment 2026 application process has closed. ISRO has published the CBT answer-key and response-sheet objection facility for Advertisement No. ISRO:ICRB:03(EMC):2026. Candidates can submit objections through the official portal until 15 November 2026 at 1:00 PM. The Computer Based Test was conducted on 29 October 2026.
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), through the ISRO Centralised Recruitment Board (ICRB), invited online applications for 175 Scientist/Engineer ‘SC’ vacancies in Electronics, Mechanical and Computer Science disciplines. The recruitment was advertised under Advertisement No. ISRO:ICRB:03(EMC):2026 dated 27 August 2026. The posts are in Pay Matrix Level 10.
| Organization | Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) |
| Recruiting body | ISRO Centralised Recruitment Board (ICRB) |
| Post | Scientist/Engineer ‘SC’ |
| Total vacancies | 175 |
| Advertisement number | ISRO:ICRB:03(EMC):2026 |
| Advertisement date | 27 August 2026 |
| Pay level | Level 10 |
| Basic pay | ₹56,100 per month |
| Application mode | Online |
| Application period | 27 August to 16 September 2026 |
| CBT date | 29 October 2026 |
| Answer-key objection deadline | 15 November 2026, 1:00 PM |
| Application status | Closed; answer-key objection window open until the stated deadline |
| Official website | isro.gov.in |
| Post code | Discipline / Centre | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| BE001 | Scientist/Engineer ‘SC’ – Electronics | 99 |
| BE002 | Scientist/Engineer ‘SC’ – Mechanical | 52 |
| BE003 | Scientist/Engineer ‘SC’ – Computer Science | 21 |
| BE001A | Electronics – PRL, Autonomous Body | 1 |
| BE002A | Mechanical – PRL, Autonomous Body | 1 |
| BE003A | Computer Science – PRL, Autonomous Body | 1 |
| Total | 175 | |
The notified vacancy numbers are tentative and include backlog vacancies. ISRO may revise the number through an official corrigendum.
Applicants were required to hold a BE/B.Tech degree or equivalent qualification in the relevant discipline, with an aggregate minimum of 65% marks or CGPA 6.84/10.
Accepted allied disciplines are specified in the official ISRO FAQ. Candidates should refer to the advertisement and FAQ for the exact list and rules on CGPA, integrated degrees and completion of the course within the prescribed duration.
The upper age limit was 28 years as on 16 September 2026. Age relaxation for serving Central Government civilian employees, ex-servicemen and Persons with Benchmark Disabilities was applicable as per Government of India rules and the official notification.
Selected candidates were to be appointed as Scientist/Engineer ‘SC’ in Pay Matrix Level 10, with a minimum basic pay of ₹56,100 per month. Applicable allowances include Dearness Allowance, House Rent Allowance and Transport Allowance. Other benefits are governed by the applicable Government of India and ISRO rules.
The application and payment deadline was 16 September 2026. No new applications can be submitted under this recruitment notice.
The selection process consists of a Computer Based Test (CBT) followed by an interview for candidates shortlisted on the basis of CBT performance. The final panel is prepared using 50% weightage for the written test/CBT and 50% for the interview, subject to the qualifying criteria in the advertisement.
| Section | Duration | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Part A – Discipline-specific | 90 minutes | 80 MCQs | 80 |
| Part B – Aptitude/Ability | 30 minutes | Maximum 15 MCQs | 20 |
| Total | 120 minutes | 100 |
ISRO has activated the answer-key and objection facility for candidates who appeared in the Scientist/Engineer ‘SC’ CBT under Advertisement No. ISRO:ICRB:03(EMC):2026. The official recruitment page states that the objection portal is available from 12 November 2026 at 1:00 PM until 15 November 2026 at 1:00 PM.
Candidates should log in using their required examination credentials, review the published question paper and response sheet, and submit objections only through the official objection-management portal before the deadline. Objections sent by email or any other mode will not be entertained. Follow the portal instructions for the prescribed objection procedure and any applicable fee, if shown.
Important: The application window is closed. The current action available to eligible candidates is to check their response sheet and submit any answer-key objections within the announced time window.
| Notification date | 27 August 2026 |
| Online application started | 27 August 2026 |
| Last date to apply | 16 September 2026, 11:55 PM |
| Last date for fee payment | 16 September 2026 |
| Original CBT date | 19 October 2026 (subsequently postponed) |
| Revised CBT date | 29 October 2026 |
| Answer-key objection portal opened | 12 November 2026, 1:00 PM |
| Last date for answer-key objections | 15 November 2026, 1:00 PM |
A total of 175 Scientist/Engineer ‘SC’ vacancies were announced in Electronics, Mechanical and Computer Science disciplines, including three posts at PRL.
No. Online applications closed on 16 September 2026.
The revised CBT date was 29 October 2026.
The official ISRO page states that objections can be submitted until 15 November 2026 at 1:00 PM.
The post carries Pay Matrix Level 10 with a minimum basic pay of ₹56,100 per month, plus applicable allowances and benefits.
A relevant BE/B.Tech or equivalent degree with at least 65% aggregate marks or CGPA 6.84/10 was required. The accepted discipline depends on the post code.
The upper age limit was 28 years as on 16 September 2026, with applicable relaxations under Government of India rules.
Use the answer-key and objection portal linked from the official ISRO ICRB recruitment page. Candidates need their examination login credentials.
This article is an informational summary of ISRO Advertisement No. ISRO:ICRB:03(EMC):2026 and subsequent updates on the official recruitment page. The application window has closed. The answer-key objection deadline and portal instructions may change only through official ISRO notices. Candidates should verify all details on the official ISRO website before taking action. ISRO has cautioned candidates against fake appointment offers.