ISRO ICRB Scientist Engineer ‘SC’ 2026 Notification: Eligibility, GATE Cut-off, Salary and Full Application Guide
If you are a BE/B.Tech or B.Arch graduate who dreams of building satellites and launch vehicles, this is the news you have been waiting for. The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), through its ISRO Centralised Recruitment Board (ICRB), has invited online applications for 92 vacancies of Scientist/Engineer ‘SC’ across six engineering disciplines and Architecture. These are Group ‘A’ posts in Level 10 of the Pay Matrix with a minimum basic pay of ₹56,100 per month — Gazetted at ISRO Centres, and Non-Gazetted for the single PRL post in an Autonomous Body. For anyone chasing engineering government jobs, nothing beats a career at ISRO.
Registration opened on 28 July 2026 and the online application window closes on 17 August 2026, with fee payment allowed until 19 August 2026. There is no written exam — shortlisting is done purely on your GATE 2025 or GATE 2026 score, followed by an interview. In this article we will walk you through the full vacancy list, discipline-wise GATE paper codes, eligibility, salary, selection process and step-by-step application method. Read it carefully till the end so you don’t miss a single detail, and keep GovtJobsAlert.in bookmarked for every update.
Key Highlights — ISRO Scientist/Engineer ‘SC’ Recruitment 2026
The Indian Space Research Organisation is India’s national space agency under the Department of Space, Government of India. Its Centralised Recruitment Board conducts a common recruitment drive for all ISRO Centres and Units. This time the advertisement is Advt No. ISRO:ICRB:02(EMC-CEPO):2026 dated 28-07-2026, and selected candidates can be posted at any ISRO Centre across India.
- Post Names: Scientist/Engineer ‘SC’ — Electronics, Mechanical, Computer Science, Civil, Electrical, Refrigeration & Air Conditioning, Architecture
- Total Vacancies: 92 posts
- Salary / Pay Level: Level 10 of Pay Matrix, minimum basic pay ₹56,100 per month
- Job Location: Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad, Sriharikota, Thiruvananthapuram, Mahendragiri, Valiamala and Hassan
- Application Start Date: 28 July 2026
- Last Date to Apply: 17 August 2026
How Many Vacancies Are There in ISRO Scientist Engineer Recruitment 2026?
The notification lists eight post codes. Please note that ISRO has not printed a grand total in the advertisement — the figure of 92 is the sum of the eight rows given below.
| Post Name | Post Code | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Scientist/Engineer ‘SC’ (Electronics) | BE001 | 34 |
| Scientist/Engineer ‘SC’ (Mechanical) | BE002 | 26 |
| Scientist/Engineer ‘SC’ (Computer Science) | BE003 | 13 |
| Scientist/Engineer ‘SC’ (Civil) | BE004 | 10 |
| Scientist/Engineer ‘SC’ (Electrical) | BE005 | 04 |
| Scientist/Engineer ‘SC’ (Refrigeration & AC) | BE006 | 02 |
| Scientist/Engineer ‘SC’ (Architecture) | BE007 | 02 |
| Scientist/Engineer ‘SC’ (Civil) — PRL | BE004A | 01 |
For Electronics (34), Mechanical (26) and Computer Science (13), ISRO has published only the PwBD share — 05, 02 and 03 posts respectively — and no separate breakdown for the Unreserved, OBC, SC, ST or EWS categories. The category-wise reservation given for the remaining posts is shown below.
| Post Name | Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Civil (BE004) | UR | 3 |
| Civil (BE004) | OBC | 2 |
| Civil (BE004) | SC | 2 |
| Civil (BE004) | ST | 1 |
| Civil (BE004) | EWS | 2 |
| Electrical (BE005) | UR | 2 |
| Electrical (BE005) | OBC | 1 |
| Electrical (BE005) | ST | 1 |
| Refrigeration & AC (BE006) | UR | 1 |
| Refrigeration & AC (BE006) | OBC | 1 |
| Architecture (BE007) | UR | 1 |
| Architecture (BE007) | ST | 1 |
| Civil — PRL (BE004A) | UR | 1 |
What is the Eligibility for ISRO Scientist Engineer 2026? Degree, Marks and GATE Score
Educational Qualification
You need a full-time engineering degree in the exact discipline of the post, with minimum 65% aggregate marks (average of all semesters) or CGPA 6.84 on a 10-point scale, plus a valid GATE score in the mapped paper. If you are checking other openings for B.Tech and B.E. degree holders, keep this discipline mapping handy:
- Electronics (BE001): BE/B.Tech in Electronics & Communication Engineering — GATE paper EC
- Mechanical (BE002): BE/B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering — GATE paper ME
- Computer Science (BE003): BE/B.Tech in Computer Science Engineering — GATE paper CS
- Civil (BE004 & BE004A): BE/B.Tech in Civil Engineering — GATE paper CE
- Electrical (BE005): BE/B.Tech in Electrical Engineering or Electrical and Electronics Engineering — GATE paper EE
- Refrigeration & AC (BE006): BE/B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering with Air Conditioning & Refrigeration or allied subjects as an elective or core subject — GATE paper ME
- Architecture (BE007): Bachelor degree in Architecture plus a valid Council of Architecture registration certificate — GATE paper AR
Two important conditions: your graduation must have been completed within the normal course duration prescribed by the university, and conversion of CGPA into percentage is not permitted. If your certificate shows only CGPA, that CGPA itself must meet the 6.84 mark.
Age Limit
The maximum age is 28 years as on 17-08-2026. The notification prints the following date-of-birth cut-offs.
| Category | Must Be Born On or After |
|---|---|
| UR / EWS | 18.08.1998 |
| OBC | 18.08.1995 |
| SC / ST | 18.08.1993 |
PwBD candidates and serving Government employees get age relaxation as per Government of India orders, wherever posts are reserved. The notification does not print the exact number of years for these two groups.
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Experience
No prior work experience is required. Freshers with a valid GATE score are fully eligible.
What is the Salary for ISRO Scientist/Engineer ‘SC’ 2026?
Selected candidates are appointed in Level 10 of the Pay Matrix. The notification states the pay clearly, so there is no confusion here.
- Minimum Basic Pay: ₹56,100 per month
- Pay Level: Level 10 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix
- Dearness Allowance (DA): payable as per extant Central Government rules
- House Rent Allowance (HRA): as per city classification of your posting
- Transport Allowance: as per Central Government rules
Once DA, HRA and Transport Allowance are added to the basic pay of ₹56,100, your monthly in-hand amount will be considerably higher — the exact figure depends on the city where you are posted.
Beyond salary, ISRO gives medical facilities for you and your dependents, subsidised canteen, limited quarters facility in place of HRA, Leave Travel Concession, Group Insurance and House Building Advance. Employees come under the New Pension Scheme / Unified Pension Scheme. Best of all, ISRO runs a Merit Promotion Scheme where promotion for scientific and technical posts is delinked from vacancy availability — so your growth depends on your performance, not on someone retiring.
What is the Selection Process for ISRO Scientist Engineer 2026?
There is no written examination in this recruitment. Everything runs on your GATE score and interview performance.
Stage 1: GATE Score Screening
ISRO screens candidates using a valid GATE 2025 or GATE 2026 score. Your GATE paper must match the discipline of the post you applied for. Shortlisting is done in the ratio of 1:7 and is based on the GATE Score — not GATE marks and not GATE rank. Enter this number very carefully, because ICRB verifies every score and a false entry can invite action against you.
Stage 2: Interview (100 Marks)
Shortlisted candidates face an interview carrying 100 marks, broken up as: Technical (Academic) Knowledge 40 marks, General Awareness in the area of specialisation 20 marks, Presentation and Communication Skill 20 marks, Comprehension 10 marks and Academic Achievements 10 marks. Inside that last 10 marks, students from IITs, IISc, IIST, NITs and NIRF top-20 institutes get 3 marks, a CGPA above 9 or above 85% gets 4 marks (CGPA 7.5–9 or 71–85% gets 2 marks), and an institute rank between 1 and 3 gets 3 marks.
Stage 3: Qualifying Marks and Final Panel
UR and EWS candidates must score 50% in GATE, 50% in the interview and 60% aggregate. Candidates from the SC, ST, OBC and PwBD categories, where posts are reserved, need 40%, 40% and 50% aggregate. The final merit panel gives 50% weightage to the GATE Score and 50% to interview marks. Original documents are verified on the interview day, and serving government employees must bring an original NOC. If you are tracking upcoming government exams, our exam calendar is updated regularly.
How to Apply Online for ISRO Scientist Engineer Recruitment 2026?
Before you start, keep ready your GATE score card in PDF, a passport-style photo (200 × 230 pixels, under 50 KB) and your signature signed in black ink on white paper (140 × 60 pixels, under 50 KB).
- Visit the ISRO online application portal — direct link is given in the Essential Links section below.
- Register yourself and note down the online Registration Number generated for you.
- Enter your email ID very carefully, because hall tickets and call letters are sent by email only.
- Fill in your academic details and enter your GATE Score (not marks, not rank) with full attention.
- Upload the photograph and signature in JPG format and the GATE score card in PDF format.
- Check every field once more, then submit the form — avoid sending multiple applications for the same post.
- Pay the fee of ₹250 online through the BHARATKOSH gateway using Net Banking, UPI, or a domestic Debit or Credit Card.
- Check your payment status after 24 hours, print the receipt, and make sure you receive the confirmation email.
What are the Important Dates for ISRO Scientist Engineer Recruitment 2026?
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification released | 28 July 2026 |
| Online registration starts | 28 July 2026 |
| Last date to apply online | 17 August 2026 |
| Last date for fee payment | 19 August 2026 |
| Age reckoning date | 17 August 2026 |
| Interview date | To be announced |
What is the Application Fee for ISRO Recruitment 2026? Category-Wise Details
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| All candidates (General / OBC / EWS) | ₹250 |
| All Women candidates | No Fee |
| SC / ST | No Fee |
| Ex-Servicemen | No Fee |
| PwBD | No Fee |
The fee is non-refundable and is accepted only online through the Bharathkosh portal. Cash, cheque, demand draft, money order and IPO are not accepted. Bank charges and taxes may vary slightly across payment modes. Fee-exempt candidates must still confirm that they received the system-generated submission email.
Essential Links — ISRO Scientist Engineer Recruitment 2026
- Download Official Notification PDF
- Apply Online for ISRO Scientist Engineer Recruitment 2026
- Visit ISRO Official Website
- Join WhatsApp Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Telegram Channel for Government Jobs
A job at ISRO is not just a government job — it is a chance to put your name on India’s space story. If you hold a valid GATE score and meet the 65% or 6.84 CGPA mark, apply before 17 August 2026 and pay your fee by 19 August 2026. Don’t wait for the last day, because server rush is real. For more central government job notifications and admit card updates, keep visiting GovtJobsAlert.in.