ISRO Government Jobs

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is India’s national space agency and operates under the Department of Space, Government of India. Established in 1969, ISRO works on space science, satellite technology, launch vehicles, Earth observation, navigation, communication and human spaceflight programmes. Its headquarters and several major centres are located across India, with ISRO Headquarters in Bengaluru.

ISRO recruitment is conducted through both centralized recruitment by the ISRO Centralised Recruitment Board (ICRB) and individual recruitment drives conducted by different ISRO centres. Vacancies may be announced for Scientist/Engineer, Technical Assistant, Technician, Assistant, Junior Personal Assistant, research positions, apprentices and other roles. Candidates generally need to apply online through the recruitment portal specified in the official notification.

ISRO does not have one single examination for every recruitment. One of its major recruitment routes is the ICRB selection process for Scientist/Engineer posts, with vacancies commonly announced in disciplines such as Electronics, Mechanical and Computer Science. Depending on the post, ISRO and its centres may also conduct written tests, skill tests, interviews, GATE-based recruitment or other prescribed selection methods.

Eligibility for ISRO recruitment varies according to the post and recruitment notification. Scientist/Engineer positions generally require relevant engineering or technical qualifications, while Technical Assistant, Technician, Assistant, research and apprentice positions have their own educational and age requirements. Candidates should check the specific notification for required qualifications, marks, age limits, experience, nationality and applicable reservation or relaxation rules before applying.

The ISRO selection process depends on the position and recruitment centre. Depending on the notification, candidates may be shortlisted through academic qualifications, written examinations, GATE scores, skill or trade tests, interviews or a combination of these stages. For Scientist/Engineer recruitment, the ICRB may conduct a written test followed by an interview for candidates who meet the prescribed shortlisting criteria. Candidates should always follow the selection scheme specified in the relevant notification.

ISRO offers career opportunities across scientific, engineering, technical, administrative, research and apprentice roles. Salaries, pay levels and allowances vary according to the post, qualification and recruitment rules. Scientist/Engineer positions provide opportunities to work on satellite systems, launch vehicles, propulsion, electronics, software, remote sensing, human spaceflight and other space programmes. ISRO also provides structured career progression opportunities for eligible employees within the Department of Space.