Final Hours: Apply for ISRO Scientist/Engineer SC Recruitment 2026 Before Deadline Tonight

ISRO will close ICRB 2026 Scientist/Engineer ‘SC’ applications today, September 16, at 11:55 pm. The recruitment covers 172 posts across ISRO centres in Electronics, Mechanical and Computer Science. Eligible BE or BTech graduates should finish the form now.

Candidates need BE or BTech in Electronics and Communication, Mechanical or Computer Science. Minimum aggregate is 65 percent or 6.84 out of 10 CGPA. The upper age is 28 years on September 16, 2026. Relaxations apply as per Government of India rules for eligible groups.

ISRO Scientist/Engineer ‘SC’ eligibility and branches

Branch-wise seats are 99 Electronics, 52 Mechanical and 21 Computer Science at ISRO centres. PRL additionally offers one post in each of the three branches. Backlog reservations and identified Persons with Benchmark Disabilities are marked in the table. Numbers are tentative and may change through a corrigendum on the website.

ISRO Scientist/Engineer ‘SC’ selection: written test route this year

This cycle uses a written test and interview, not the GATE shortlist. Part A has 80 discipline questions with plus one and minus one third marking. Part B has 15 aptitude questions and no negative marking. Candidates are shortlisted in a one to five ratio for interview. Final merit uses a 50:50 split between test and interview.

ISRO Scientist/Engineer ‘SC’ pay, age limit and relaxations

The post is at Level 10 in the Pay Matrix. Minimum basic pay is ₹56,100 per month. Dearness, House Rent and Transport Allowances are applicable as per rules. Employees join the New Pension Scheme and receive several institutional benefits. Age relaxations apply under Government orders for Central employees, ex-servicemen and PwBD.

ISRO Scientist/Engineer ‘SC’ application checklist and fee window

Prepare uploads before paying the fee. Photo must be colour, JPG or JPEG, 100 to 200 KB, 200 by 230 pixels. Signature must be JPG, 80 to 150 KB, 140 by 60 pixels. Upload SC, ST, PwBD or Ex-Servicemen proof only for refund eligibility. Pay ₹750 processing; ₹250 is the non-refundable application fee. Payment closes tonight, September 16.

Submit the form, then save the final PDF and payment receipt. Watch your email for admit card and test city; ISRO lists thirty seven venues. Do not delay; the window shuts at 11:55 pm today. Use previous year papers on the official page for targeted revision.