(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Eligibility for ISRO Scientist Engineer SC Recruitment 2026 is assessed on educational qualification, nationality, and age as on 16-09-2026. Post Required Qualification Scientist/Engineer 'SC' (Electronics) BE/B.Tech or equivalent in Electronics & Communication Engineering with a minimum aggregate of 65% marks or CGPA 6.84/10 Scientist/Engineer 'SC' (Mechanical) BE/B.Tech or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering with a minimum aggregate of 65% marks or CGPA 6.84/10 Scientist/Engineer 'SC' (Computer Science) BE/B.Tech or equivalent in Computer Science Engineering with a minimum aggregate of 65% marks or CGPA 6.84/10 The notification clarifies that graduation must be completed within the stipulated duration of the course as prescribed by the university. Allied disciplines acceptable under each stream are listed in the FAQs published on the ISRO website (not detailed in this notification). Where a university's certificate mentions both CGPA and percentage, at least one criterion must meet ISRO's eligibility norms; where only CGPA is mentioned, that CGPA itself must meet the norm, and conversion of CGPA to percentage is not permitted for determining eligibility (and vice versa where only percentage is mentioned). Separate rules for Dual/Integrated Degree programmes are also specified in the notification. Only Indian nationals are eligible to apply.

There is a non-refundable application fee of ₹250 for all posts. However, all candidates must initially and uniformly pay ₹750 as a processing fee at the time of applying online. Category Fee Details All candidates (initial payment) ₹750 processing fee (uniform for all candidates) Non-refundable application fee ₹250 (deducted from the processing fee for all posts) Women, SC/ST/PwBD, Ex-Servicemen Full refund of the processing fee, subject to appearing in the Written Test/CBT All other candidates ₹500 refunded after deducting the ₹250 application fee, subject to appearing in the Written Test/CBT The application fee is collected only in online mode through the Bharatkosh e-payment gateway, using Internet Banking, Unified Payment Interface (UPI), or Domestic Debit Cards. Cash, cheque, draft, money order, or IPO payments are not accepted. Refunds will be credited to the bank account details furnished by the candidate in the application; ICRB/ISRO will not be responsible for refund issues arising from incorrect bank details entered by the candidate. Refund will not be considered if a candidate does not appear for the Written Test/CBT. Also Read: NIC Scientific/Technical Assistant Recruitment 2026 Notification Out - Apply Online for 376 Posts

Selection for ISRO Scientist Engineer SC Recruitment 2026 is based on a Written Test/CBT followed by an Interview. Written Test/CBT Pattern Part Duration Question Type No. of Questions Marks Marking Scheme Part A – Area/Discipline Specific 90 minutes Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) 80 80 +1 for each correct answer, 0 for unattempted, -1/3 for each wrong answer Part B – Aptitude/Ability Test 30 minutes Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) on Numerical, Logical, Diagrammatic, Abstract, and Deductive Reasoning Maximum 15 20 No negative marking The Written Test/CBT carries a total of 100 marks and will be conducted at 37 venues across India, including Agartala, Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Bhopal, Bhubaneshwar, Chandigarh/Mohali, Chennai, Dehradun, Delhi, Ernakulam, Gorakhpur, Gurugram, Guwahati, Hyderabad, Indore, Jaipur, Jammu, Jodhpur, Kanpur, Kavaratti, Kolkata, Lucknow, Mangaluru, Mumbai, Mysore, Nagpur, Patna, Port Blair, Pune, Raipur, Ranchi, Shillong, Tiruchirapalli, Thiruvananthapuram, Varanasi, Vijayawada, and Visakhapatnam. ICRB reserves the right to change or cancel a test venue and reallot candidates to another centre. Qualifying Marks in Written Test/CBT Category Minimum Qualifying Marks Unreserved candidates 50% each in Part A and Part B PwBD candidates (wherever posts are reserved) 40% each in Part A and Part B Based on Written Test/CBT performance, candidates will be shortlisted for interview in a 1:5 ratio, with an aggregate minimum of 10 candidates. For reserved vacancies, distinct/additional candidates are shortlisted separately in the 1:5 ratio. Interview Assessment Criteria Attribute Marks Allocation Technical (Academic) Knowledge 40 General Awareness relevant to area of specialisation 20 Presentation/Communication Skill 20 Comprehension 10 Academic Achievements (institute type, academic performance, rank, if any) 10 Total 100 Final Qualifying Criteria and Panel Weightage Category Written Test/CBT Interview Aggregate Unreserved candidates 50% 50% 60% PwBD candidates (wherever posts are reserved) 40% 40% 50% For the final panel, 50% weightage is given to Written Test/CBT marks and 50% to Interview marks. In case of a tie, inter-se merit is decided in order by marks in the Written Test/CBT, marks in the essential qualification, and then date of birth (older candidates placed higher).