ISRO Scientist Exam Guide 2026
ISRO Scientist 2026 notification updates and complete exam guide. Check exam dates, vacancies, eligibility criteria, selection process, syllabus, and application details.
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📊 ISRO Scientist Recruitment 2026 Important Highlights
| Organization Name | Indian Space Research Organisation |
|---|---|
| Post | Scientist Engineer |
| Advt. No. | SAC:01:2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 49 |
| Application Start Date | 23 January 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 12 February 2026 |
| Exam Dates | 30th July 2026 |
| Exam Level | National |
| Exam Frequency | As per the requirements |
📊 Exam Information 2
| Post Code | Discipline / Domain | No. of Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| 01 | RF and Microwave | 02 |
| 02 | Wireless / Satellite / Digital Communication | 01 |
| 03 | Agricultural Physics / Agricultural Meteorology | 01 |
| 04 | Electronics and Communication | 03 |
| 05 | Electronics and Communication | 10 |
| 06 | Electronics and Communication | 01 |
| 07 | Computer Science Engineering | 07 |
| 08 | Computer Science Engineering | 01 |
| 09 | Power Electronics | 04 |
| 10 | Applied Optics / Optical Engineering / Photonics | 01 |
| 11 | Civil Engineering / Agricultural Engineering / Hydrology | 01 |
| 12 | Agriculture | 06 |
| 13 | Statistics / Mathematics / Applied Mathematics | 01 |
| 14 | Physical Oceanography | 01 |
| 15 | Marine Biology / Marine Science | 01 |
| 16 | Atmospheric Science and Oceanography | 08 |
| Total | 49 |
📊 Application Fee & Payment Details
| Post Category | Post Code | Application Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Scientist/Engineer ‘SD’ | 01 - 03 | No Fee |
| Scientist/Engineer (Other Posts) | 04 onwards | ₹750 (Refundable after appearing in written exam) |
📊 Syllabus Table
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📊 Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme
| Post Code | Discipline / Domain | Essential Qualification | Pre-requisite / Specialization |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | RF and Microwave | PhD in RF & Microwave Engineering | M.E./M.Tech/M.Sc (Engg)/MS/M.Sc or B.E./B.Tech/B.Sc (Engg) with 60-65% marks or CGPA 6.5-6.84 |
| 02 | Wireless / Satellite / Digital Communication | PhD in Electronics/Communication/Wireless/Satellite/Digital Communication | M.E./M.Tech/M.Sc (Engg)/MS/M.Sc or B.E./B.Tech/B.Sc (Engg) with 60-65% marks or CGPA 6.5-6.84 |
| 03 | Agricultural Physics / Agricultural Meteorology | PhD in Agricultural Physics / Meteorology | M.E./M.Tech/M.Sc (Engg)/MS or B.E./B.Tech/B.Sc (Engg) with 60-65% marks or CGPA 6.5-6.84 |
| 04 | Electronics & Communication | M.E./M.Tech in Electronics/Electronics & Communication/ RF/Microwave/ Radar or equivalent | Aggregate 60-65% marks or CGPA 6.5-6.84 |
| 05 | Electronics & Communication (Microelectronics/VLSI/Embedded) | M.E./M.Tech in Microelectronics/VLSI Design/Embedded/Integrated Circuits or equivalent | Aggregate 60-65% marks or CGPA 6.5-6.84 |
| 06 | Wireless / Satellite / Digital Communication | M.E./M.Tech in Wireless / Satellite / Digital Communication or equivalent | Aggregate 60-65% marks or CGPA 6.5-6.84 |
| 07 | Computer Science Engineering | M.E./M.Tech in Computer Science/AI & ML/Data Science/ Cyber Security or equivalent | Aggregate 60-65% marks or CGPA 6.5-6.84 |
| 08 | Computer Science Engineering | M.E./M.Tech in Computer Science/IT/AI & ML or equivalent | Aggregate 60-65% marks or CGPA 6.5-6.84 |
| 09 | Power Electronics | M.E./M.Tech in Power Electronics / Power Systems / Electrical / Instrumentation or equivalent | Aggregate 60-65% marks or CGPA 6.5-6.84 |
| 10 | Applied Optics / Optical / Photonics / Optoelectronics | M.E./M.Tech in Applied Optics / Optical / Photonics / Optoelectronics or equivalent | Aggregate 60-65% marks or CGPA 6.5-6.84 |
| 11 | Civil / Agricultural Engineering / Hydrology | M.E./M.Tech in Civil/Agricultural Engineering / Hydrology or equivalent | Aggregate 60-65% marks or CGPA 6.5-6.84 |
| 12 | Agriculture | M.Sc in Agronomy/Horticulture/Agri Statistics/Agri Physics/Agri Meteorology or equivalent | B.Sc/B.Sc (Hons.) in Agricultural Sciences or equivalent with 60-65% marks or CGPA 6.5-6.84 |
| 13 | Statistics / Mathematics / Applied Mathematics | M.Sc in Statistics/Mathematics/Applied Mathematics or equivalent | B.Sc in Statistics/Mathematics/Applied Mathematics or equivalent with 60-65% marks or CGPA 6.5-6.84 |
| 14 | Physical Oceanography | M.Sc in Physics/Mathematics/Physical Oceanography/Oceanography or equivalent | B.Sc in Physics/Mathematics/Chemistry or equivalent with 60-65% marks or CGPA 6.5-6.84 |
| 15 | Marine Biology / Marine Science | M.Sc in Marine Biology/Marine Science/Fisheries Sciences or equivalent | B.Sc with 60-65% marks or CGPA 6.5-6.84 |
| 16 | Atmospheric Science & Oceanography | M.Sc in Physics/Atmospheric Science/Meteorology/Physical Oceanography or equivalent | B.Sc in Physics/Mathematics or equivalent with 60-65% marks or CGPA 6.5-6.84 |
📊 Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme
| Part | Post Code | Description | Duration | Total Marks | Type | No. of Questions | Marking Pattern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Part-A | 12-16 (M.Sc.) | Area/Discipline Specific | 90 minutes | 80 | MCQ | 80 | +1 for correct, -1/3 for wrong |
| Part-A | 04-11 (M.E./M.Tech.) | Area/Discipline Specific | 75 minutes | 60 | MCQ | 60 | +1 for correct, -1/3 for wrong |
| Part-B | 12-16 / 04-11 | Aptitude/Ability Tests | 30 minutes | 20 | MCQ | Max 15 | Questions on Numerical, Logical, Diagrammatic, Abstract & Deductive Reasoning; No negative marking |
| Part-C | 04-11 (M.E./M.Tech.) only | Descriptive / Technical Questions | 30 minutes | 20 | Descriptive | - | Questions related to main specialization/discipline notified in the advertisement |
| Total | - | - | - | 100 | - | - | - |
📊 Salary & Pay Scale Details
| Post | Code | Pay Level | Pay Scale (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scientist/Engineer ‘SD’ | Post 1-3 | Level-11 | 67,100 – 2,08,700 |
| Scientist/Engineer ‘SC’ | Post 4-16 | Level-10 | 56,100 – 1,77,500 |
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Q1.What is the last date to apply for ISRO Scientist Recruitment 2026?
The online application process is open from 20th January 2026 to 20th February 2026.
Q2.What is the application fee for ISRO Scientist posts?
There is no fee for Scientist ‘SD’, while other Scientist posts require ₹750, which is refundable after appearing in the written test.
Q3.What is the selection process for ISRO Scientist?
The selection is based on a two-level process: Written Test followed by Personal Interview.
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