
ISRO Scientist Engineer Exam Date 2026: The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has announced the examination date for recruitment to the post of Scientist/Engineer ‘SC’. As per the latest official update, the computer-based examination will be conducted on October 19, 2026.
The recruitment drive is being conducted under the ISRO Centralised Recruitment Board (ICRB) for 175 Scientist/Engineer ‘SC’ vacancies in three engineering disciplines: Electronics, Mechanical and Computer Science.
Candidates who have applied for the recruitment should start preparing according to the exam schedule. The written examination will be followed by an interview for candidates shortlisted as per the prescribed selection criteria.
The ISRO Scientist Engineer recruitment offers an opportunity for eligible engineering graduates to join ISRO as Scientist/Engineer ‘SC’. Candidates can check the major recruitment details below.
| Particulars | Details |
| Organisation | Indian Space Research Organisation |
| Recruitment Board | ISRO Centralised Recruitment Board |
| Post | Scientist/Engineer ‘SC’ |
| Advertisement No. | ISRO:ICRB:03(EMC):2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 175 |
| Disciplines | Electronics, Mechanical, Computer Science |
| Exam Mode | Computer-Based Test |
| Exam Date | October 19, 2026 |
| Age Limit | 18 to 28 years |
| Selection Process | Written Examination and Interview |
| Pay Level | Level 10 |
| Basic Pay | Rs. 56,100 per month + applicable allowances |
| Official Website | isro.gov.in |
ISRO has scheduled the Scientist/Engineer ‘SC’ written examination for October 19, 2026. The examination will be conducted in computer-based test (CBT) mode.
The exam date has been announced for candidates applying under the 2026 recruitment drive. Candidates should keep checking the official ISRO website for further updates related to the admit card, exam centre, reporting time and examination instructions.
The admit card will be an important document for appearing in the examination and should be downloaded once released.
A total of 175 vacancies have been announced for the Scientist/Engineer ‘SC’ post. The recruitment covers the following engineering disciplines:
Electronics
Mechanical
Computer Science
Candidates are considered for the post based on the eligibility requirements prescribed for their respective discipline.
The recruitment process for Scientist/Engineer ‘SC’ consists of a written examination followed by an interview.
Candidates first have to appear for the written examination. Those shortlisted according to the prescribed criteria will be called for the personal interview. Candidates who qualify through the required stages will then undergo document verification and medical examination as applicable.
The selection process can be summarised as:
Written Examination → Personal Interview → Document Verification → Medical Examination
Candidates should note that qualifying the written examination alone does not guarantee final selection.
Candidates selected for the Scientist/Engineer ‘SC’ post will be placed in Pay Level 10. The basic pay is Rs. 56,100 per month, along with applicable allowances and benefits as per ISRO rules.
The post offers an opportunity to work with India's space agency in technical and scientific roles related to the candidate's engineering discipline.
As per the recruitment details, the prescribed age limit for the Scientist/Engineer ‘SC’ post is 18 to 28 years.
Age relaxation may be applicable to candidates belonging to reserved categories as per the rules mentioned in the official recruitment notification.
Also Read: ISRO Scientist Recruitment 2026
With the written examination scheduled for October 19, candidates should focus on revision and exam preparation. Candidates should also regularly check the official website for the release of the admit card and other examination-related instructions.
Before the examination, applicants should:
Check the latest exam-related notices issued by ISRO.
Download the admit card once it is released.
Verify the exam centre and reporting instructions.
Revise the syllabus for the selected engineering discipline.
Practise computer-based mock tests.
Keep the required documents ready for the examination day.
