Introduction to ISRO Scientist/Engineer Recruitment 2025 🚀
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), under the Department of Space, Government of India, has announced a significant recruitment drive for the prestigious position of Scientist/Engineer ‘SC’. This 2025 recruitment aims to fill 320 vacancies across Electronics, Mechanical, and Computer Science disciplines. Aspiring engineering graduates have a golden opportunity to contribute to India’s space missions and research endeavors. The online application process begins on 27.05.2025, and the deadline for submission is 16.06.2025. This is your chance to be part of a world-renowned organization dedicated to space science, technology, and applications for national development.
About the Hiring Organization: ISRO 🌌
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is the national space agency of India. Its vision is to “harness space technology for national development while pursuing space science research and planetary exploration.” ISRO’s constituent centres and units are engaged in cutting-edge research and development in space applications, space science, and technology.
This recruitment is conducted by the ISRO Centralised Recruitment Board (ICRB). The selected candidates will be appointed as Scientist/Engineer ‘SC’ in Level 10 of the Pay Matrix at constituent ISRO Centres (Group ‘A’ Gazetted posts) and in an Autonomous Body under DOS (Group ‘A’ Non-Gazetted posts).
- Number of Posts: 320 (across various disciplines)
- Location: Appointees are liable to be posted in any of the Centres/Units of ISRO/Department of Space across India and can be transferred as per requirement.
ISRO Vacancy Breakdown 2025 📊
Here’s a look at the distribution of vacancies for the Scientist/Engineer ‘SC’ positions:
| Name of the Post | No. of Vacancies |
| Scientist/Engineer ‘SC’ (Electronics) | 113 |
| Scientist/Engineer ‘SC’ (Mechanical) | 160 |
| Scientist/Engineer ‘SC’ (Computer Science) | 44 |
| Scientist/Engineer ‘SC’ (Electronics) – PRL | 2 |
| Scientist/Engineer ‘SC’ (Computer Science) – PRL | 1 |
| Total | 320 |
Eligibility Criteria for ISRO Scientist/Engineer ‘SC’ 🎓
Candidates must ensure they meet the specified eligibility criteria before applying.
Educational Qualification:
- Common Requirement: A BE/B.Tech or equivalent degree in the relevant discipline with an aggregate minimum of 65% marks or a CGPA of 6.84/10.
- BE001 (Electronics): BE/B.Tech or equivalent in Electronics & Communication Engineering.
- BE002 (Mechanical): BE/B.Tech or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering.
- BE003 (Computer Science): BE/B.Tech or equivalent in Computer Science Engineering.
- BE001 A (Electronics – PRL): BE/B.Tech or equivalent in Electronics & Communication Engineering.
- BE003 A (Computer Science – PRL): BE/B.Tech or equivalent in Computer Science Engineering.
- Final Year Students: Candidates completing their course in the academic year 2024-25 are eligible, provided their final degree is available by 31.08.2025, and they meet the aggregate percentage/CGPA criteria (average of all semesters for which results are available).
- Graduation should be completed within the stipulated duration prescribed by the University.
- CGPA/Percentage Clarity:
- If a university provides both CGPA and percentage, at least one must meet ISRO’s norms.
- If only CGPA is mentioned, it must meet ISRO’s criteria; conversion to percentage is not allowed. The same applies if only a percentage is mentioned.
- For Dual/Integrated Degree programmes, specific rules apply for determining eligibility based on how CGPA/Percentage is mentioned for graduation and post-graduation levels.
- Allied disciplines acceptable under the above are mentioned in the FAQs on the ISRO website.
Age Limit:
- 28 years as of 16.06.2025.
- Age relaxation is applicable for Serving Central Govt. employees, Ex-Servicemen, and Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) as per Government of India orders.
Mark Your Calendars: Important Dates 🗓️
- Advertisement Date: 27.05.2025
- Online Application Start Date: 27.05.2025
- Online Application End Date: 16.06.2025
- Last Date for Fee Payment: 18.06.2025
- Final Degree Availability (for 2024-25 pass-outs): By 31.08.2025
- Answer Key Publication: Within three working days of the Written Test.
- Objection Window for Answer Keys: Within 5 days of publishing the answer keys.
Salary and Benefits: What ISRO Offers 💰
Selected candidates will be appointed as Scientist/Engineer ‘SC’ and will receive attractive remuneration and benefits:
- Pay Level: Level 10 of the Pay Matrix.
- Minimum Basic Pay: ₹56,100/- per month.
- Allowances:
- Dearness Allowance (DA)
- House Rent Allowance (HRA)
- Transport Allowance
- Pension: Governed by the New Pension Scheme/Unified Pension Scheme.
- Other Benefits:
- Medical facilities for self and dependents.
- Subsidised canteen facilities.
- Limited quarters facility (in lieu of HRA).
- Leave Travel Concession.
- Group Insurance.
- House Building Advance.
The Path to ISRO: Selection Process 📝
The selection process for the Scientist/Engineer ‘SC’ position involves a Written Test followed by an Interview.
a) Written Test:
- Venues: Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Bhopal, Chennai, Guwahati, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Lucknow, Mumbai, New Delhi, and Thiruvananthapuram. (ISRO reserves the right to change/cancel venues).
- Call Letters: Will be sent only to the registered e-mail ID of candidates.
- Pattern of the Question Paper:
- Single objective type paper with two parts: Part ‘A’ and Part ‘B’.
- Duration: 120 minutes (compensation time applicable for PwBD candidates).
- Part ‘A’ – Area/Discipline Specific:
- 80 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs).
- 1 mark each.
- Marking Scheme: +1 for a correct answer, -1/3 for an incorrect answer.
- Part ‘B’ – Aptitude/Ability Tests:
- Maximum 15 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs).
- Totaling 20 marks.
- No negative marking.
b) Interview:
- Shortlisting: Candidates will be shortlisted for the Interview based on their performance in the written test, in the ratio of 1:5, with an aggregate minimum of 10 candidates.
- For reserved vacancies, distinct/additional candidates will be short-listed in a 1:5 ratio (maximum), irrespective of reserved candidates shortlisted under the Unreserved (UR) category.
- Allocation of Marks (100 Total Marks):
- Technical (Academic) Knowledge: 40 marks
- General Awareness relevant to the area of specialization (Technical): 20 marks
- Presentation/Communication Skill: 20 marks
- Comprehension: 10 marks
- Academic Achievements: 10 marks (details like institute ranking (NIRF top 20 IITs, IISc, NITs – 3 marks), academic performance (CGPA ≥9 or >85% – 4 marks; CGPA 7.5 to 9 or 71-85% – 2 marks), and institute rank (1 to 3 – 3 marks) contribute to this).
c) Qualifying Criteria:
| Category | Written Test (Part A & B each) | Interview Marks | Aggregate |
| Unreserved Candidates | 50% | 50/100 | 60% |
| Reserved (PwBD only) | 40% | 40/100 | 50% |
d) Weightage in Final Panel Generation:
- The final panel will be generated by giving 50% weightage to Written Test marks and 50% weightage to Interview marks.
How to Apply for ISRO Recruitment 2025 💻
Follow these steps to successfully apply online:
- Visit the Official ISRO Website: Applications will be received online only through the ISRO website. The application for online registration will be hosted between 27.05.2025 and 16.06.2025.
- Multiple Posts: Candidates can apply for multiple posts, subject to conditions. If applying for multiple posts, select common (same) written test centers and pay the application fee separately for each post.
- Registration: Upon registration, an online Registration Number will be provided. Preserve this number carefully for future reference.
- E-mail ID: Provide your e-mail ID compulsorily in the application form, as all further communication will be through the registered e-mail ID/ISRO website.
- NCS Portal Candidates: Candidates registered under the National Career Services (NCS) portal and fulfilling eligibility conditions should visit the ISRO website and follow the stated application procedure.
- No Objection Certificate (NOC): Candidates employed in Central/State Government, PSUs, Autonomous Bodies, etc., must submit an NOC from their employer at the time of the Interview. Apply for the post only with the intimation and prior permission of the employer. If employment is gained/changed after applying, inform the new employer and submit an NOC. Failure to submit the original NOC at the interview will result in disbarment from the interview, and TA will not be paid.
- Document Upload: No documents (except a photo and signature in JPG format) are to be uploaded with the application. However, be ready to submit original documents supporting qualification, age, category, NOC, etc., when called for.
- Check Details: Before submitting, carefully check all fields entered online. Avoid submitting multiple applications for the same post.
- Final Submission: The last date for submitting the online application is 16.06.2025.
Application Fee Details 💳
- Application Fee: A non-refundable fee of ₹250/- (Rupees Two Hundred and Fifty only) for all posts.
- Initial Processing Fee: All candidates must initially pay ₹750/- (Rupees Seven Hundred and Fifty only) per application as a processing fee.
- Refund Policy: The processing fee will be refunded only to candidates who appear in the written test, as follows:
- ₹750/- (Full Refund): For candidates exempted from the application fee (Women, SC/ST/PwBD, Ex-Servicemen).
- ₹500/- (Partial Refund): For all other candidates (after deducting the ₹250/- application fee).
- No Refund: Candidates who do not attend the written test will not be refunded any amount.
- Bank Account for Refund: Refund will be made only to the bank account details (Account holder name, Account Number, IFSC Code) provided by the candidate in the application. ICRB is not responsible for refund failure due to incorrect bank details.
- Multiple Applications: Candidates applying for multiple posts must remit the ₹750/- fee separately for each application.
- Payment Mode:
- The application fee will be collected only through Online mode via the Bharathkosh portal. The link will appear upon submission of the online application.
- Accepted payment methods: Internet Banking, Unified Payment Interface (UPI), Debit Cards (Domestic), Credit Cards (Domestic).
- Other modes like cash, cheque, draft, Money Order, IPO are not accepted.
- Payment Confirmation: After successful payment, a confirmation message and e-mail will be received.
- Last Date for Fee Payment: 18.06.2025.
- Payment Advice: Candidates are advised to make online payments by 14.06.2025 to avoid unexpected transaction failures. ISRO is not responsible for pending transactions or failures. Ensure ‘successful payment’ from the “Payment Status” link on ISRO’s website.
- Payment Process:
- Immediate Payment: After submitting the application, a “Make Payment” button will appear on the registration confirmation page.
- Later Payment: Use the “Make Payment” link on the advertisement page before the deadline by providing your Registration number and Date of Birth.
- Important Payment Notes:
- Bank charges and taxes may vary.
- Do not click REFRESH or BACK during payment processing.
- Follow bank/payment gateway instructions.
- Check payment status after 24 hours via the “Payment Status” link.
Official Notification & Application Links 🔗
- Official Notification PDF: Download Now
- Online Application Link: Apply Now
- Official ISRO Website: Visit Now
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