Sriharikota: India’s rocket launch base is hiring, and this is one of those rare recruitment drives that actually reaches Class 10 pass candidates as well as engineers. The Satish Dhawan Space Centre SHAR (SDSC SHAR) at Sriharikota, ISRO’s primary spaceport, has opened 97 vacancies across 10 categories, from technicians and multi-tasking staff to nurses and library assistants.
The notification, numbered SDSC SHAR/RMT/03/2026 and dated October 19, sets the application window between October 19 and November 9, 2026. Applications are online only, through the centre’s recruitment portal.
Which posts are on offer
The biggest chunk belongs to Technician ‘B’ with 43 posts, followed by Multi-Tasking Staff (16) and Technical Assistant (14). Drivers make a sizeable group too: five Light Vehicle Driver and seven Heavy Vehicle Driver posts. The list is rounded out by Scientific Assistant (3), Library Assistant ‘A’ (3), Nurse ‘B’ (3), Fireman ‘A’ (2) and Draughtsman ‘B’ (1).
Pay scales run from Level 1 to Level 7 of the central pay matrix, depending on the post, so the entry-level MTS roles sit at the lower end of that band while technical and scientific posts go higher.
Who can apply
The eligibility net is wide. Candidates from Class 10 pass and ITI holders up to diploma holders and graduates can apply, depending on the post code they pick:
- Technical Assistant: first-class three-year diploma in the relevant discipline
- Technician ‘B’: ITI/NTC/NAC qualification in the specified trade
- Scientific Assistant: B.Sc. in the relevant subject
- Library Assistant ‘A’: master’s degree in library science
- Nurse ‘B’: recognised nursing qualification
- Driver posts: valid driving licence with the prescribed experience
- Fireman ‘A’ and MTS: matriculation or equivalent
The age limit is 18 to 35 years for most posts, tightened to 18 to 25 for Fireman ‘A’ and MTS. Age relaxations apply for reserved categories as per government rules. The notification describes the posts as temporary but likely to continue.
How selection works
Selection runs through a written test first, followed by a skill test, physical efficiency test or document verification depending on the post. Driver and fireman candidates should expect a physical standards test as well. The centre has said exam dates will be announced separately after the application window closes.
Fees, dates and how to apply
The application fee differs by post code, and the notification builds in a fair touch: candidates who actually appear for the written test get the fee refunded. Check the exact fee for your post code in the official notification before paying.
- Application window: October 19, 10:00 AM to November 9, 11:59 PM
- Official portal: apps.shar.gov.in/Recruitment
- Important: a separate application and fee is needed for each post code you apply for
Selected candidates will mostly be posted at Sriharikota in Andhra Pradesh, though some post codes list Rasayani in Maharashtra, Balasore in Odisha and Secunderabad in Telangana.
FAQs
Q. What is the last date to apply for ISRO SDSC SHAR Recruitment 2026?
November 9, 2026, 11:59 PM. Government portals slow down badly on the last day, so apply well before the deadline.
Q. Can Class 10 pass candidates apply?
Yes. Fireman ‘A’ and Multi-Tasking Staff posts are open to matriculation-level candidates, and Technician ‘B’ needs an ITI qualification.
Q. What is the age limit?
18 to 35 years for most posts, and 18 to 25 for Fireman ‘A’ and MTS. Standard relaxations apply for SC, ST, OBC and other reserved categories.
Q. What is the application fee?
The fee varies by post code. Candidates who appear for the written test get a full refund, so confirm the exact amount for your post code in the official notification before paying.
Q. How will candidates be selected?
Through a written test followed by a skill test or physical efficiency test depending on the post. Exam dates will be announced after applications close.
A job at the spaceport that launches India’s rockets is not just another sarkari post, it is a front-row seat to the country’s space programme. If your qualifications fit a post code, don’t wait for the last date.
