What are the branches available under ISRO Scientist Engineer Exam 2026?

The recruitment is for Electronics, Mechanical and Computer Science disciplines.

What is the ISRO Scientist Engineer CBT date 2026?

The ISRO Scientist Engineer CBT is scheduled to be conducted on 29 October 2026.

What is the age limit for ISRO Scientist Engineer 2026?

Candidates should be 18 to 28 years old as on 16 September 2026, subject to applicable age-relaxation rules.

What qualification is required?

Candidates need a relevant BE/B.Tech or equivalent degree with at least 65% marks or CGPA 6.84/10.

What is the mode of the ISRO Scientist Engineer Exam 2026?

The examination will be conducted as a Computer Based Test (CBT).

Where can I check the latest ISRO Scientist Engineer Exam Date 2026 update?

Candidates can check the latest recruitment and examination updates on the official ISRO Careers website.

ISRO Scientist Engineer Exam Date 2026 Revised, CBT Exam Scheduled on 29 October

Q: How many vacancies are available in ISRO Scientist Engineer Exam 2026?

ISRO has announced 175 vacancies for Scientist/Engineer ‘SC’ posts.

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The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has announced the revised exam date for ISRO Scientist/Engineer Recruitment 2026 for 175 Scientist/Engineer ‘SC’ posts in Electronics, Mechanical and Computer Science disciplines under Advt. No. ISRO: ICRB:03(EMC):2026.

The ISRO Scientist/Engineer Exam Date 2026 has been revised to 29 October 2026. The examination was earlier scheduled for 19 October 2026. Candidates who successfully applied for the recruitment should check the revised exam date, vacancy, eligibility, exam pattern, selection process, salary and other details below.

ISRO Scientist Engineer Exam Date 2026 Out

The ISRO Scientist Engineer ‘SC’ CBT exam 2026 is scheduled for 29 October 2026 under Advertisement No. ISRO:ICRB:03(EMC):2026. Candidates appearing for the CBT exam for 175 Scientist/Engineer posts in Electronics, Mechanical, & Computer Science should now focus on the upcoming CBT and regularly check the official ISRO website for other exam-related updates.

ISRO Scientist Engineer Recruitment 2026: Latest Update

Candidates can check the latest updates regarding ISRO Scientist/Engineer Recruitment 2026 below.

ISRO has postponed the Computer-Based Test (CBT) for Scientist/Engineer ‘SC’ posts under Advertisement No. ISRO: ICRB:03(EMC):2026.
The ISRO Scientist/Engineer CBT will now be conducted on 29 October 2026 (Thursday).
The examination was earlier scheduled for 19 October 2026.
ISRO has announced 175 Scientist/Engineer ‘SC’ vacancies in Electronics, Mechanical and Computer Science.
The online application process was conducted from 27 August to 16 September 2026.
Candidates who successfully submitted their applications should prepare according to the revised CBT date of 29 October 2026.
The CBT will consist of a discipline-specific Part A and an Aptitude/Ability Part B.
Candidates shortlisted on the basis of the written test will be called for an Interview.
ISRO will send CBT and interview call letters to the registered email ID of eligible candidates.

ISRO Scientist/Engineer Exam Date: Overview

Particular	Details
Organization	Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)
Recruitment Board	ISRO Centralised Recruitment Board (ICRB)
Post	Scientist/Engineer ‘SC’
Advertisement No.	ISRO:ICRB:03(EMC):2026
Vacancies	175
CBT Exam Date	29 October 2026
Disciplines	Electronics, Mechanical, Computer Science
Exam Mode	Computer-Based Test
Application Period	27 August to 16 September 2026
Official Website	isro.gov.in

ISRO Scientist Notification 2026 Out

ISRO has released the official notification (ISRO ICRB:03(EMC):2026) on the official website for the posts of Scientist & Engineer. Candidates can download the notification PDF through the direct link given in the article. The notification PDF includes details regarding vacancies, eligibility criteria, selection process, salary, & exam pattern. The direct link to download the notification PDF is given below.

ISRO Scientist Engineer Recruitment 2026: Important Dates

Event	Date
Notification Release Date	27 August 2026
Online Application Start Date	27 August 2026
Last Date to Apply	16 September 2026, 11:55 PM
Earlier CBT Date	19 October 2026
Revised CBT Date	29 October 2026
Day	Thursday

ISRO Scientist Vacancy 2026

ISRO has announced 175 vacancies for Scientist/Engineer ‘SC’ posts. The vacancies are available in three disciplines.

Post Code	Discipline / Branch	Total Vacancies
BE001	Electronics	100
BE002	Mechanical	53
BE003	Computer Science	22
	Total	175

ISRO Scientist/Engineer Educational Qualification 2026

Post	Educational Qualification
Scientist/Engineer ‘SC’ – Electronics	BE/B. Tech in Electronics & Communication Engineering with minimum 65% marks or CGPA 6.84/10
Scientist/Engineer ‘SC’ – Mechanical	BE/B. Tech in Mechanical Engineering with minimum 65% marks or CGPA 6.84/10
Scientist/Engineer ‘SC’ – Computer Science	BE/B. Tech in Computer Science Engineering with minimum 65% marks or CGPA 6.84/10

ISRO Scientist/Engineer Age Limit 2026

Particulars	Details
Minimum Age	18 Years
Maximum Age	28 Years
Age Calculation Date	16 September 2026
Age Relaxation	As per Government rules

ISRO Scientist/Engineer Application Fee 2026

Category	Fee
All Candidates (Initial Processing Fee)	Rs. 750/-
Non-Refundable Application Fee Portion (UR / Gen / OBC / EWS)	Rs. 250/- (Rs. 500/- refunded post Written Test)
SC / ST / PWD / ESM / Female	Nil (Rs. 750/- fully refunded post Written Test)
Mode of Payment	Online

ISRO Scientist/Engineer Selection Process 2026

Stage	Details
Shortlisting	Based on valid GATE score
Written Test	If conducted by ISRO
Interview	Technical and Personal Interview
Document Verification	Original certificates verification
Medical Examination	Final medical fitness

ISRO Scientist/Engineer Interview Pattern

S. No.	Assessment Parameter	Marks
1	Technical (Academic) Knowledge	40
2	General Awareness related to the Area of Specialization (Technical)	20
3	Presentation/Communication Skill	20
4	Comprehension	10
5	Academic Achievements	10
Total	Interview/Assessment	100

Detailed Academic Achievements & Performance Marks

Criteria	Details	Marks
Institute Type	IITs, IISc, IISER, NITs and institutes ranked in the NIRF Top 20	3
Institute Type	Otherwise	0
Academic Performance	CGPA > 9 OR Percentage ≥ 85%	4
	CGPA 7.5 to 9 OR Percentage 71% to 85%	2
	Other scores	NIL
Institute Rank	Rank 1 to 3 awarded by the institute	3
Institute Rank	No rank awarded	NIL
Total Marks	—	10

ISRO Scientist CBT Qualifying Marks

Post Code	Candidate Category	GATE Score	Interview	Aggregate
BE 001 to BE 003	UR/EWS	50%	50%	60%
BE 001 to BE 003	Reserved Candidates (PwBD)	40%	40%	50%
BE 004 to BE 007	UR/EWS	50%	50%	60%
BE 004 to BE 007	SC/ST/OBC/PwBD, where the post is reserved	40%	40%	50%