ISRO has opened its doors for fresh talent. The space agency’s Satish Dhawan Space Centre SHAR (SDSC SHAR) at Sriharikota has started accepting online applications for 97 vacancies across technical, scientific, medical, library and support-staff roles. If you have been waiting for a government job with ISRO, this is the window you have been looking for.
The notification, issued under Advertisement No. SDSC SHAR/RMT/03/2026 on October 19, covers posts ranging from Technician ‘B’ and Technical Assistant to Nurse, Fireman, Driver and Multi-Tasking Staff. Applications are open only through the official portals, and the last date to apply is November 9, 2026, at 11:59 pm.
Who is hiring, and where
This recruitment drive is led by SDSC SHAR, ISRO’s main launch centre at Sriharikota in Andhra Pradesh. However, the 97 posts are spread across multiple ISRO units, including the Propellant Complex at Rasayani in Maharashtra, the Balasore Rocket Launching Station in Odisha, and the Advanced Data Processing Research Institute (ADRIN) at Secunderabad in Telangana. So candidates posted outside Sriharikota have options too.
Post-wise vacancy break-up
The largest share of vacancies goes to Technician ‘B’, with 43 posts across trades like fitter, electronic mechanic, electrician, turner, refrigeration and air conditioning, civil engineering assistant and digital photography. The full distribution is as follows:
- Technician ‘B’: 43 posts
- Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS): 16 posts
- Technical Assistant: 14 posts
- Heavy Vehicle Driver ‘A’: 7 posts
- Light Vehicle Driver ‘A’: 5 posts (1 at SDSC SHAR, 4 at ADRIN Secunderabad)
- Scientific Assistant: 3 posts
- Library Assistant ‘A’: 3 posts
- Nurse ‘B’: 3 posts
- Fireman ‘A’: 2 posts
- Draughtsman ‘B’: 1 post
Eligibility: who can apply
The entry bar is deliberately broad, which is what makes this drive interesting. Technicians need an ITI or NTC/NAC certificate in the relevant trade, Technical Assistants need a three-year diploma in the relevant engineering discipline, and the Scientific Assistant post asks for a B.Sc. in Physics (or Fine Arts/Photography for one specific post code).
Nursing candidates need a three-year nursing diploma with state council registration, MTS applicants need only a matriculation pass, and driver posts require a valid licence plus relevant driving experience. Candidates must hold the essential qualification on the closing date, and a First Class is required for the diploma, B.Sc., graduation and nursing posts.
Age limit
The general age range is 18 to 35 years for most posts, calculated as on November 9, 2026. Fireman ‘A’ and MTS carry a narrower range of 18 to 25 years. Age relaxation for reserved categories applies as per government norms, and some posts are identified for PwBD and ex-servicemen candidates.
Salary: what you can expect
The posts span Pay Levels 1 to 7, with the scale running from roughly Rs. 18,000 up to Rs. 1,42,400. Approximate starting gross pay is around Rs. 71,840 for Level 7 posts, Rs. 34,720 for Level 3, about Rs. 31,840 for Fireman, and roughly Rs. 28,800 for Drivers and MTS. Central government allowances over and above this make ISRO posts notably more comfortable than equivalent private-sector shopfloor roles.
Selection process
There is no interview in the traditional sense, which simplifies things. Technical, Scientific and Library Assistants, Technicians and the Draughtsman face a 90-minute written test with 80 multiple-choice questions and negative marking of 0.33, followed by a qualifying skill test. MTS candidates get 100 questions in 90 minutes with 0.25 negative marking. Drivers and Firemen go through a written test, a Physical Efficiency Test and a detailed medical examination. The written test date will be announced separately.
How to apply: step by step
- Visit the official portal at apps.shar.gov.in (also reachable via isro.gov.in or shar.gov.in).
- Open the recruitment notification for Advertisement No. SDSC SHAR/RMT/03/2026 and read the post-wise eligibility carefully.
- Register with a valid email ID and mobile number, and fill the application form.
- Upload the required documents in the prescribed format and size.
- Submit before November 9, 2026, 11:59 pm, and save your registration number for future logins.
One caution from the notification itself: use only the official portal. Several candidates in past drives have reported third-party sites asking for extra payments or personal documents in ISRO’s name. ISRO does not collect fees through agents.
Why this drive matters
ISRO openings at this scale are rare. The space agency hires conservatively and retention is high, so a 97-post consolidated drive across its launch and propellant units is genuinely worth acting on quickly. The inclusion of driver, fireman and MTS posts alongside technical roles also means the net is cast wide, from ITI holders and 10th-pass candidates to diploma engineers and nurses.
FAQs
What is the last date to apply for ISRO Recruitment 2026?
November 9, 2026, at 11:59 pm, through apps.shar.gov.in. Late applications are not accepted.
How many vacancies are there in ISRO SDSC SHAR Recruitment 2026?
97 vacancies across 10 post categories, with Technician ‘B’ accounting for the largest share at 43 posts.
What is the minimum qualification for ISRO MTS posts?
A matriculation (Class 10) pass, with the age range restricted to 18-25 years as on November 9, 2026.
Is there an application fee?
The official notification lists post-wise details, so candidates should read Advertisement No. SDSC SHAR/RMT/03/2026 on the official portal before applying.
Where will selected candidates be posted?
Primarily SDSC SHAR Sriharikota, with some posts at Rasayani (Maharashtra), Balasore (Odisha) and ADRIN Secunderabad (Telangana), depending on the post code.
If you meet the eligibility, do not wait for the last day. Portal traffic on closing dates is brutal, and a missed deadline in a drive like this is a year of waiting. Apply early, double-check your documents, and keep that registration number safe.
