ISRO Recruitment 2026 Latest Update: Interview Schedule Released

ISRO Recruitment 2026 Latest Update on Interview Schedule: The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has provided the interview schedule for the Scientist/Engineer positions in the Mechanical Department. The interview has been scheduled to begin on August 14, 2026. Candidates who have completed their B.Tech degree with 65% marks and an age limit of 28 years can apply for the recruitment and appear for the interview rounds. 

Latest Interview Schedules for Scientist/Engineer SC Positions

ISRO has provided the latest interview schedule based on the slot booking system for the Scientist/Engineer positions in the organisation. Therefore, candidates who have applied for the Mechanical department in ISRO. They should mark the calendar for the interview round. The interview schedule for the candidates has been uploaded to the portal. Candiares needs to keep the documents ready for the interview round scheduled for August 14, 2026. Follow the portal to gather the information regarding the shortlisting status online. 

• First Slot: May 8, 2026

• Second Slot: June 8, 2026

• Third Slot: July 8, 2026

• Interviews for Mechanical candidates are scheduled to continue until August 14, 2026.

Future Recruitment Prospects & Eligibility Criteria

These positions are classified as Group A, Gazetted/Non-Gazetted, Level 10. Key eligibility criteria include:

Recruitment Mechanisms

ISRO primarily uses two mechanisms for recruitment:

• Method 1: Based on GATE Score + Interview.

• Method 2: Involves a Written Test + Interview.
  It is important to note that reservation policies and specific recruitment rules can vary significantly across different recruitment notifications. The final merit list is determined by the candidate's overall performance in the selection process.

ISRO Recruitment Patterns and Timeline (Past & Future Projections)

ISRO has kept a consistent recruitment system to hire young talents in multiple departments in the organisation. It is based on the eligibility criteria and requirements set based on the position available for recruitment. Candidates can check the eligibility crtieria related requirements based on the recruitment notification released on the portal. It is important for every candidate who wants to join ISRO to meet the minimum educational qualification and age limit for participating in the recruiment drive. 

• GATE score-based recruitment that comes for the engineering branch. 

• ICRB recruitment for Computer Science, Electronics, and Mechanical branches includes a written test and an interview. 

• Specialised branch-related recruitment.