{"id":27793,"date":"2025-05-29T15:35:13","date_gmt":"2025-05-29T10:05:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.madeeasy.in\/?p=27793"},"modified":"2026-08-05T17:00:28","modified_gmt":"2026-08-05T11:30:28","slug":"isro-icrb-recruitment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.madeeasy.in\/blog\/isro-icrb-recruitment","title":{"rendered":"ISRO Scientist & Engineer Recruitment 2026 Through GATE: Notification Out"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has released a new notification for ISRO Scientist Engineer Recruitment 2026. This is a golden opportunity for engineering graduates who want to work on India\u2019s space programme. The recruitment is done by the ISRO Centralised Recruitment Board (ICRB) and is based on GATE scores.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

ISRO Scientist & Engineer Notification 2026: Download PDF Here<\/a><\/h2>\n

Here is everything you need to know about ISRO Recruitment 2026 including vacancies, eligibility, age limit, application process, fee, selection process and salary.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

ISRO Scientist Engineer Recruitment 2026 Notification Overview <\/strong><\/h2>\n

The official notification was issued on 28th July 2026. The notification invited applications for Scientist\/Engineer in Level 10 of the Pay Matrix. These are Group \u2018A\u2019 Gazetted posts in ISRO constituent centres and Group \u2018A\u2019 Non-Gazetted posts in autonomous bodies under the Department of Space. The post is open across seven disciplines: Electronics, Mechanical, Computer Science, Electrical, Refrigeration & Air-Conditioning and Architecture. Let us see some the important dates for ISRO Scientist Engineer Recruitment 2026 given below:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Event\u00a0<\/b><\/th>\nDate<\/b><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
Online Registration Opens\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n28-07-2026<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Online Registration Closes\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n17-08-2026<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Last Date of Fee Payment\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n19-08-2026<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

ISRO Scientist Engineer Post Vacancy Details\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n

The ISRO Scientist Engineer Post vacancy count is tentative and may change as per the ICRB\u2019S recruitment. Let us see the discipline wise breakup given below:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Post Code\u00a0<\/b><\/th>\nDiscipline\u00a0<\/b><\/th>\nVacancies\u00a0<\/b><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
BE001\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nElectronics\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n34<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
BE002<\/span><\/td>\nMechanical\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n26<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
BE003<\/span><\/td>\nComputer Science\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n13<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
BE004<\/span><\/td>\nCivil\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n10<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
BE005<\/span><\/td>\nElectrical\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n4<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
BE006<\/span><\/td>\nRefrigeration & Air-Conditioning<\/span><\/td>\n2<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
BE007<\/span><\/td>\nArchitecture<\/span><\/td>\n2<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
BE004A<\/span><\/td>\nCivil (PRL- Autonomous Body)<\/span><\/td>\n1<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Total\u00a0<\/b><\/td>\n92<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

ISRO Scientist Engineer Eligibility Criteria\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n

ISRO<\/a> Scientist Engineer Eligibility requires a BE\/BTech or equivalent in relevant discipline with a minimum of 65% aggregate marks (average of all semesters) or a CGPA of 6.84 on a 10-point scale. A valid GATE score in the corresponding paper is also required. Let us see the eligibility criteria given below:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Discipline\u00a0<\/b><\/th>\nMinimum Qualification\u00a0<\/b><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
Electronics\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nBE\/BTech in Electronics & Communication Engineering\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Mechanical\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nBE\/BTech in Mechanical Engineering\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Computer Science\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nBE\/BTech in Computer Science Engineering\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Civil\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nBE\/BTech in Civil Engineering\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Electrical\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nBE\/BTech in Electrical\/ Electrical & Electronics Engineering\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Refrigeration & Air-Conditioning<\/span><\/td>\nBE\/BTech in Mechanical Engineering with AC & Refrigeration as elective\/core subject\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Architecture<\/span><\/td>\nBachelor\u2019s degree in Architecture + valid Council of Architecture registration\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Note- <\/strong>Candidates will be screened in for Interview based on valid GATE 2025 or GATE 2026 score, not marks or rank.<\/span><\/i>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Age Limit for ISRO Scientist Engineer\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n

The age limit for ISRO Scientist engineer posts is 28 years as on 17 August 2026. The category wise date of birth cut-offs are given below:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Category\u00a0<\/b><\/td>\nMust be born on or after\u00a0<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
UR\/EWS\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n18 August 1998<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
OBC\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n18 August 1995<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
SC\/ST<\/span><\/td>\n18 August 1993<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Age relaxation is available to serving government employees and Persons with Benchmark Disabilities as per government guidelines.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

How to Apply for ISRO Scientist Engineer<\/b><\/h2>\n

To apply for ISRO Scientist Engineer Recruitment 2026, see the steps given below:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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  1. Check the eligibility criteria before filling the application form\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  2. Register online on the official website of ISRO.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  3. Submit all the documents listed in the correct format.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  4. Pay the application fee online\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  5. Save the application form for future reference.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    ISRO Application Fee for Scientist Engineer<\/b><\/h3>\n

    The ISRO application fee for Scientist Engineer post is INR 250, non-refundable. The fee is payable online only. However, women, SC, ST, Ex-servicemen and PwBD candidates are exempted from the fee.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

    Selection Process of ISRO Scientist Engineer<\/b><\/h2>\n

    The selection process of ISRO scientist engineer recruitment has two stages: Shortlisting and Interview. The 1:7 ratio of merit is based on the GATE score. At the interview stage, candidates are assessed out of 100 marks based on the following criteria:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
    Attribute\u00a0<\/b><\/th>\nMarks\u00a0<\/b><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
    Technical (Academic) Knowledge\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n40<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    General Awareness in specialisation area<\/span><\/td>\n20<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Presentation \/ Communication Skill<\/span><\/td>\n20<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Comprehension<\/span><\/td>\n10<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Academic Achievement (institute type, CGPA\/Percentage, rank)<\/span><\/td>\n10<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Total\u00a0<\/b><\/td>\n100\u00a0<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

    The qualifying criteria for the final merit panel, which gives equal 50-50 weightage to GATE score and interview marks are given below:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

    \n\n\n\n\n\n
    Category\u00a0<\/strong><\/th>\nGATE Score\u00a0<\/strong><\/th>\nInterview\u00a0<\/strong><\/th>\nAggregate<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
    UR & EWS\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n50%<\/span><\/td>\n50%<\/span><\/td>\n60%<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    SC\/ST\/OBC\/PwBD\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n40%<\/span><\/td>\n40%<\/span><\/td>\n50%<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

    ISRO Scientist Engineer Salary and Perks\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n

    Selected candidates will be appointed in Level 10 of the Pay Matrix with a minimum basic pay of INR 56,100 per month. This also includes Dearness Allowance, House Rent Allowance and Transport Allowance as per rules. Employees are covered under the New Pension Scheme or Unified Pension Scheme, along with medical facilities, subsidized canteen, quarters facility, Level Travel Concession, Group Insurance and House Building Advance. ISRO also offers strong career growth through its Merit Promotion Scheme.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

    ISRO Scientist Engineer Exam Date and Syllabus\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n

    There is no separate written exam for this recruitment. The selection is based on GATE score and interview only. So, the ISRO scientist engineer SC Syllabus is effectively the GATE syllabus of the relevant paper. Candidates should revise their GATE subjects thoroughly along with space technology developments. The general awareness in the specialisation area also carries marks.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

    Conclusion<\/b><\/h2>\n

    The ISRO Scientist Engineer Recruitment 2026 is a great opportunity for GATE qualified engineers to join India\u2019s premier space agency. It gives attractive pay, strong career prospects and a chance to work on national space missions.<\/span><\/p>\n