ISRO Scientist/Engineer 'SC' (ICRB)¶
Evidence status: ✅ official. Every fact below is taken from ISRO's official recruitment portal and Advt. No. ISRO:ICRB:03(EMC):2026 dated 27-08-2026, fetched on 2026-10-02.
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) recruits Scientist/Engineer 'SC' (Group 'A', Level 10 of the Pay Matrix) through its ISRO Centralised Recruitment Board (ICRB). Each advertisement specifies the engineering disciplines open in that cycle. The current cycle, ISRO:ICRB:03(EMC):2026 dated 27-08-2026, is for Electronics, Mechanical and Computer Science.
Electrical graduates: The 2026 cycle does not have a separate Electrical Engineering post. Electrical & Electronics Engineering graduates are eligible to apply under the Electronics post (BE-001 / BE-001A). Always check the official advertisement for the specific cycle to confirm if your degree is accepted.
At a glance¶
| Post | Scientist/Engineer 'SC' (Group 'A', Level 10 of the Pay Matrix) |
| Recruiting body | ISRO Centralised Recruitment Board (ICRB) |
| Selection process | Written test / CBT, followed by an interview for shortlisted candidates |
| Eligibility | B.E./B.Tech or equivalent in the notified discipline with an aggregate of at least 65% marks or CGPA 6.84/10 |
| Age limit | 28 years as on 16-09-2026 (relaxations apply as per Government of India orders) |
| Current advertisement | ISRO:ICRB:03(EMC):2026 dated 27-08-2026 |
| CBT date | 19-10-2026 |
Official sources¶
- ISRO Careers: https://www.isro.gov.in/Careers.html
- Recruitment page for ISRO:ICRB:03(EMC):2026: https://www.isro.gov.in/ICRB_Recruitment13.html
- Bilingual Advertisement (PDF): https://www.isro.gov.in/media_isro/pdf/recruitmentNotice/2026/August/Bilingual_Advertisement_27082026.pdf
- Advertisement FAQ (PDF): https://www.isro.gov.in/media_isro/pdf/recruitmentNotice/2026/August/FAQs_2026__27082026.pdf
Exam pattern¶
The written test / CBT consists of two parts:
| Part | Content | Questions | Marks | Duration | Marking |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Part 'A' | Discipline-specific (core engineering) | 80 MCQ | 80 | 90 minutes | +1 for correct, -1/3 for wrong |
| Part 'B' | Aptitude / ability tests | 15 MCQ | 20 | 30 minutes | No negative marking |
Qualifying marks: - Unreserved: 50% in written test, 50% in interview, 60% aggregate. - PwBD: 40% in written test, 40% in interview, 50% aggregate.
The final selection is based on 50% weightage to written-test marks and 50% to interview marks.
Syllabus¶
The written test is based on the standard undergraduate curriculum of the notified discipline. For the current cycle, this includes Electronics & Communication, Mechanical, and Computer Science. Candidates should refer to the Electronics and communication core, Mechanical engineering core, or Computer science core modules as applicable. Part 'B' covers general aptitude; use the Reasoning module.
Free resources¶
- ISRO Old Question Papers: https://www.isro.gov.in/OldQuestionPapers.html