ISRO SDSC SHAR Recruitment 2026: 97 Posts for Technician B, Technical Assistant, MTS and More

ISRO SDSC SHAR Recruitment 2026 is open for 97 vacancies at Satish Dhawan Space Centre SHAR, Sriharikota, under Advertisement No. SDSC SHAR/RMT/03/2026, dated 19 October 2026. The posts range from Technician B and Technical Assistant to Fireman, drivers and Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS), so Class 10, ITI, diploma and degree holders can all find a fit. Online applications close on 9 November 2026 at 23:59 hours.

Important dates for ISRO SDSC SHAR Recruitment 2026

Any corrigendum will appear only on the SDSC SHAR website. Read the official SDSC SHAR Recruitment 2026 notification before applying.

ISRO SDSC SHAR Recruitment 2026 vacancy details

The notification calls the vacancy numbers provisional, so they may change.

Most posts are at Sriharikota. Post 12 is also at Balasore (Odisha); Posts 10, 16, 17, 18 and 19 are also at Rasayani (Maharashtra); Post 20 is only at Rasayani; and four driver posts (Post 30) are at ADRIN, Secunderabad. Applicants must list location preferences, and selected candidates can be transferred anywhere in ISRO.

Seven posts across Posts 16–28 are identified for ex-servicemen, and Posts 07 and 18 each carry one vacancy identified for hard-of-hearing PwBD candidates.

Eligibility and age limit

Requirements differ by post and trade; one qualification does not fit every post. Essential qualifications must be held by 9 November 2026.

• Technical Assistant: first-class diploma (minimum three years) in Mechanical, Electrical/EEE, Computer Science, Electronics & Communication or Civil Engineering, as per post code.
• Scientific Assistant: first-class B.Sc. (Physics main) or first-class BFA in Photography/Cinematography.
• Library Assistant ‘A’: first-class graduation plus first-class master’s in Library Science.
• Nurse ‘B’: first-class three-year nursing diploma, registered with a State Nursing Council.
• Technician ‘B’ and Draughtsman ‘B’: SSLC/SSC plus ITI/NTC/NAC from NCVT in the specific trade. The Boiler Attendant post needs an NAC with a first-class certificate.
• Fireman ‘A’: Class 10 pass and prescribed physical fitness standards; see Annexure-C for height, weight and PET standards.
• Drivers: Class 10, valid licence, and experience (3 years for LVD; 5 years for HVD, including 3 as heavy driver).
• MTS: Matriculation/SSLC/SSC or equivalent.

Age limit as on 9 November 2026 is 18–35 years for Posts 07–25, 27, 28 and 30, and 18–25 years for Fireman and MTS. Upper-age relaxation is 5 years for SC/ST and 3 years for OBC against reserved posts; ex-servicemen, PwBD candidates and others get relaxation per government orders.

Salary and pay levels

The notification lists the pay scale and an approximate gross figure at the minimum of each level. Under ISRO SDSC SHAR Recruitment 2026, gross figures include allowances and are not take-home pay.

Selected candidates come under the National Pension System/Unified Pension Scheme. Duties may include shift or emergency work. Benefits listed include medical facilities, canteen, free transport or housing in lieu of allowances, leave travel concession and group insurance, as per norms.

Selection process and exam pattern

The written test is computer-based and will be held in 18 cities, including Hyderabad, Chennai, Tirupati, Bengaluru and New Delhi, subject to minimum candidate numbers.

• Technical, Scientific, Library Assistant, Technician B, Draughtsman B: 80 MCQs in 90 minutes (+1 correct, −0.33 wrong), then a qualifying skill test. Final merit follows written marks. Pass marks: 32/80 unreserved, 24/80 reserved.
• Nurse ‘B’: 80 MCQs in 120 minutes, then a skill test.
• Fireman ‘A’: written test, Physical Efficiency Test and medical examination; a Preliminary Medical Examination certificate is required with the application.
• Drivers: 100 questions with 0.25 negative marking, then a skill test needing 60%.
• MTS: 100 questions in 90 minutes with 0.25 negative marking; qualifying marks are 50% (Unreserved/EWS), 45% (OBC) and 40% (other reserved).

Skill tests are qualifying only. If written marks tie, academic scores in the essential qualification decide first, then age (older ahead) where needed; for MTS, reasoning marks and then date of birth decide.

How to apply and application fee

Applications for ISRO SDSC SHAR Recruitment 2026 are accepted online only.

1. Apply through the official recruitment portal and register with a correct email ID and mobile number.
2. Select your post code and fill in the details.
3. Upload a colour photo (110×140 pixels, up to 40 KB), signature (200×50 pixels, up to 20 KB) and qualification documents (up to 1 MB).
4. Match your name and date of birth with your certificates; see our guide on name mismatch in government forms.
5. Pay the fee online and save your registration number.

Keep category certificates (SC/ST/OBC/EWS or disability) ready. Candidates employed in government or PSU bodies need a No Objection Certificate, and original documents are checked at the skill test; mismatches can cancel candidature. Women candidates are encouraged to apply.

Fee: ₹750 for Posts 07–15 and ₹500 for Posts 16–30. Refunds apply only to candidates who appear in the written test: women, SC/ST, PwBD and ex-servicemen get a full refund, while others get ₹500 back (Posts 07–15) or ₹400 back (Posts 16–30). The Hindi and English text for the ₹500 fee differs, so confirm it in the notification. If the Hindi and English versions differ, the English version prevails.

Submit a separate application and fee for each post code. Final eligibility and instructions are in the official notification only; more information is on the ISRO official website.

Final word

ISRO SDSC SHAR Recruitment 2026 gives 10th-pass, ITI, diploma and degree holders a route into the space sector. Match your qualification and age to a post code, keep documents ready and apply before 9 November 2026. To compare careers, read our SSC vs Railway vs Banking vs UPSC comparison.

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