ISRO SDSC SHAR Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 97 Posts, Eligibility & Dates
ISRO SDSC SHAR Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 97 Posts, Eligibility & Dates
The Satish Dhawan Space Centre SHAR (SDSC SHAR), Sriharikota, under the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), Department of Space, has released the Recruitment 2026 notification under Advt. No. SDSC SHAR/RMT/03/2026 for 97 posts. The posts include Technical Assistant, Scientific Assistant, Library Assistant 'A', Nurse 'B', Technician 'B', Draughtsman 'B', Fireman 'A', Light Vehicle Driver 'A', Heavy Vehicle Driver 'A' and Multi-Tasking Staff. Eligible candidates can apply online from 19 October 2026 to 9 November 2026 through the official website, shar.gov.in.
ISRO SDSC SHAR Recruitment 2026
ISRO SDSC SHAR Recruitment 2026 – Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Satish Dhawan Space Centre SHAR (SDSC SHAR), ISRO, Department of Space |
| Recruitment | SDSC SHAR Recruitment 2026 |
| Advt. No. | SDSC SHAR/RMT/03/2026 |
| Post name | Technical Assistant, Scientific Assistant, Library Assistant 'A', Nurse 'B', Technician 'B', Draughtsman 'B', Fireman 'A', Light Vehicle Driver 'A', Heavy Vehicle Driver 'A', Multi-Tasking Staff |
| Total vacancies | 97 |
| Job location | Sriharikota (Andhra Pradesh), Balasore (Odisha), Propellant Complex Rasayani (Maharashtra), ADRIN Secunderabad (Telangana) |
| Age limit | 18 to 35 years for most posts, 18 to 25 years for Fireman 'A' and MTS, as on 9 November 2026 |
| Salary | Rs 18,000 to Rs 1,42,400 pay scale (Level 1 to Level 7) |
| Mode of application | Online |
| Last date | 9 November 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Official website | shar.gov.in |
ISRO SDSC SHAR Recruitment 2026 – Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification date | 19 October 2026 |
| Application start date | 19 October 2026 (10:00 AM) |
| Last date to apply | 9 November 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Last date for fee payment | 9 November 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Written test date | Will be intimated separately |
| Skill test date | Will be intimated separately |
Application Fee
A processing fee is paid per application. It is refunded, in part or in full, only to candidates who appear in the written test.
| Post Codes | Processing Fee | Refund for Women / SC / ST / PwBD / Ex-Servicemen | Refund for All Other Candidates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07 to 15 (Technical Assistant, Scientific Assistant, Library Assistant 'A', Nurse 'B') | Rs 750 | Rs 750 (full) | Rs 500 (?250 is kept as application fee) |
| 16 to 30 (Technician 'B', Draughtsman 'B', Fireman, Drivers, MTS) | Rs 500 | Rs 500 (full) | Rs 400 (?100 is kept as application fee) |
Age Limit
The age is counted as on 9 November 2026.
| Post Codes | Age Limit |
|---|---|
| 07 to 25, 27, 28 and 30 | 18 to 35 years |
| 26 (Fireman 'A') and 29 (MTS) | 18 to 25 years |
- SC / ST: 5 years relaxation against posts reserved for them.
- OBC: 3 years relaxation against posts reserved for them.
- Ex-Servicemen, PwBD, Central Government servants and Meritorious Sportspersons get relaxation as per Government of India orders.
ISRO SDSC SHAR Vacancy 2026 – Post-Wise Details
| Post Name | Level | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Technical Assistant | 7 | 14 |
| Scientific Assistant | 7 | 3 |
| Library Assistant 'A' | 7 | 3 |
| Nurse 'B' | 7 | 3 |
| Technician 'B' | 3 | 43 |
| Draughtsman 'B' | 3 | 1 |
| Fireman 'A' | 2 | 2 |
| Light Vehicle Driver 'A' | 2 | 5 |
| Heavy Vehicle Driver 'A' | 2 | 7 |
| Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS) | 1 | 16 |
| Total | — | 97 |
Eligibility Criteria and Post Code-Wise Vacancies
Candidates must apply separately for each post code.
| Post Code | Post and Discipline | Vacancies | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07 | Technical Assistant (Mechanical Engineering) | 7 | First class Diploma in Mechanical Engineering |
| 08 | Technical Assistant (Electrical / Electrical and Electronics) | 1 | First class Diploma in Electrical or Electrical and Electronics Engineering |
| 09 | Technical Assistant (Computer Science and Engineering) | 1 | First class Diploma in Computer Science and Engineering |
| 10 | Technical Assistant (Electronics and Communication) | 3 | First class Diploma in Electronics and Communication Engineering |
| 11 | Technical Assistant (Civil Engineering) | 2 | First class Diploma in Civil Engineering |
| 12 | Scientific Assistant (Physics) | 2 | First class B.Sc. with Physics as main, and Mathematics and Chemistry as ancillary subjects |
| 13 | Scientific Assistant (Fine Arts: Photography / Visual Arts: Cinematography) | 1 | First class Bachelor of Fine Arts in the same discipline |
| 14 | Library Assistant 'A' | 3 | First class graduation and first class Master's degree in Library Science / Library and Information Science |
| 15 | Nurse 'B' | 3 | First class Diploma in Nursing (3 years), registered with the State Nursing Council |
| 16 | Technician 'B' (Electrician) | 5 | SSLC / SSC pass and ITI / NTC / NAC in Electrician trade (NCVT) |
| 17 | Technician 'B' (Chemical) | 3 | SSLC / SSC pass and ITI / NTC / NAC in Chemical, Attendant Operator (Chemical), Instrument Mechanic (Chemical), Maintenance Mechanic (Chemical Plant) or Laboratory Assistant (Chemical) |
| 18 | Technician 'B' (Fitter) | 17 | SSLC / SSC pass and ITI / NTC / NAC in Fitter trade (NCVT) |
| 19 | Technician 'B' (Electronic Mechanic) | 12 | SSLC / SSC pass and ITI / NTC / NAC in Electronic Mechanic trade (NCVT) |
| 20 | Technician 'B' (Boiler Attendant) | 2 | SSLC / SSC pass and NAC in Boiler Attendant trade with first class Boiler Attendant certificate |
| 21 | Technician 'B' (Turner) | 1 | SSLC / SSC pass and ITI / NTC / NAC in Turner trade |
| 22 | Technician 'B' (Refrigeration and Air Conditioning) | 1 | SSLC / SSC pass and ITI / NTC / NAC in Refrigeration and Air Conditioning trade |
| 23 | Technician 'B' (Civil Engineering Assistant) | 1 | SSLC / SSC pass and ITI / NTC / NAC in Civil Engineering Assistant trade |
| 24 | Technician 'B' (Photography / Digital Photography) | 1 | SSLC / SSC pass and ITI / NTC / NAC in Photography / Digital Photography trade |
| 25 | Draughtsman 'B' (Civil) | 1 | SSLC / SSC pass and ITI / NTC / NAC in Draughtsman (Civil) trade |
| 26 | Fireman 'A' | 2 | SSLC / SSC / Matric / 10th pass, with the prescribed physical fitness and endurance standards |
| 27 | Light Vehicle Driver 'A' (SDSC SHAR) | 1 | 10th pass, 3 years' experience as Light Vehicle Driver, valid LVD licence |
| 28 | Heavy Vehicle Driver 'A' | 7 | 10th pass, 5 years' driving experience (at least 3 years as Heavy Vehicle Driver), HVD licence and Public Service Badge, if statutory |
| 29 | Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS) | 16 | Matriculation / SSLC / SSC or equivalent pass |
| 30 | Light Vehicle Driver 'A' (ADRIN, Secunderabad) | 4 | 10th pass, 3 years' experience as Light Vehicle Driver, valid LVD licence |
| Total | — | 97 | — |
- The Diploma for post codes 07 to 11 must be of at least 3 years.
- For driver posts (27, 28 and 30), the experience must be after getting a valid licence. Certificates must come from Government or semi-Government agencies or registered companies, societies or trusts. Part-time experience is not counted.
- Seven posts from post codes 16 to 28 are identified for Ex-Servicemen. One post each under post codes 07 and 18 is identified for PwBD (Hard of Hearing).
Place of Posting
- Post Code 12: SDSC SHAR, Sriharikota, or BRLS, Balasore, Odisha
- Post Codes 10, 16, 17, 18 and 19: SDSC SHAR, Sriharikota, or Propellant Complex Rasayani, Raigad, Maharashtra
- Post Code 20: Propellant Complex Rasayani, Maharashtra
- Post Code 30: ADRIN, Secunderabad, Telangana
- All other posts: SDSC SHAR, Sriharikota
Candidates for posts with two locations must give an order of preference. Selected candidates are liable to be posted anywhere in ISRO or the Department of Space.
Selection Process
| Posts | Selection Stages |
|---|---|
| Technical Assistant, Scientific Assistant, Library Assistant 'A', Technician 'B', Draughtsman 'B' | Written test and skill test |
| Nurse 'B' | Written test and skill test |
| Fireman 'A' | Written test, Physical Efficiency Test (PET) and Detailed Medical Examination (DME) |
| Light Vehicle Driver 'A' and Heavy Vehicle Driver 'A' | Written test and skill test |
| Multi-Tasking Staff | Written test only |
The written test is a Computer Based Test (CBT).
Technical Assistant, Scientific Assistant, Library Assistant 'A', Technician 'B' and Draughtsman 'B':
- Written test: 80 MCQs in 1.5 hours. +1 mark for each correct answer and −0.33 for each wrong answer.
- Skill test: 100 marks, qualifying only.
- Pass marks: Unreserved 32/80 in the written test and 50/100 in the skill test. Reserved 24/80 and 40/100.
- Candidates are shortlisted for the skill test in the ratio of 1:5, with a minimum of 10 candidates.
Nurse 'B': 80 questions, 80 marks, 120 minutes, with −0.33 for each wrong answer. The skill test is go-no-go.
Fireman 'A': 80 marks in 120 minutes, with −0.33 for each wrong answer. Shortlisted candidates take the PET (two stages, go-no-go) and then the DME. A Preliminary Medical Examination (PME) certificate must be submitted with the application.
Light and Heavy Vehicle Driver 'A': 100 questions in 120 minutes (Motor Vehicles Act 1988: 50, English: 15, Arithmetic: 15, General Knowledge: 20), with −0.25 for each wrong answer. Pass marks are 50% in Part A and 50% in Parts B, C and D combined. The skill test needs minimum 60% marks with no relaxation.
Multi-Tasking Staff: 100 questions in 90 minutes (Numerical ability, Reasoning, General Awareness, English), with −0.25 for each wrong answer. Minimum marks: 50% for Unreserved and EWS, 45% for OBC and 40% for other reserved categories.
Final empanelment is based on the written test marks, from among candidates who qualify in the skill test, PET or DME as applicable. The skill test marks are not counted for selection.
Exam cities: Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Bhopal, Bhubaneswar, Chennai, Dehradun, Guntur, Guwahati, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Lucknow, Mumbai, Nagpur, New Delhi, Patna, Thiruvananthapuram, Tirupati and Visakhapatnam.
Salary
| Level | Posts | Pay Scale | Approx. Gross at Minimum |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 7 | Technical Assistant, Scientific Assistant, Library Assistant 'A', Nurse 'B' | Rs 44,900 to Rs 1,42,400 | Rs 71,840 |
| Level 3 | Technician 'B', Draughtsman 'B' | Rs 21,700 to Rs 69,100 | Rs 34,720 |
| Level 2 | Fireman 'A', Light Vehicle Driver 'A', Heavy Vehicle Driver 'A' | Rs 19,900 to Rs 63,200 | Rs 31,840 |
| Level 1 | Multi-Tasking Staff | Rs 18,000 to Rs 56,900 | Rs 28,800 |
How to Apply for ISRO SDSC SHAR Recruitment 2026
- Visit the official website, shar.gov.in (or apps.shar.gov.in).
- Open the online registration page for Advt. No. SDSC SHAR/RMT/03/2026.
- Register with your valid email ID and mobile number.
- Fill in the application form for your post code.
- Upload your photograph, signature and documents.
- Pay the processing fee online.
- Submit the application and download the registration confirmation form with your Registration Number.
All communication will be sent by email and on the SDSC SHAR website. Applicants are allowed to appear for the written test based on the details they furnish, and must produce originals at the skill test or interview.
Documents Required
- Recent colour passport size photograph (not older than 6 months), JPG, up to 40 KB, 110 × 140 pixels
- Signature, JPG, up to 20 KB, 200 × 50 pixels
- SC / ST / Disability / Ex-Servicemen certificate (any one), for full fee refund
- Documents for essential qualification (SSC / ITI / NTC / NAC / Diploma / Graduation, etc.), up to 1 MB
- No Objection Certificate (NOC), if applicable
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FAQs – ISRO SDSC SHAR Recruitment 2026
How many vacancies are available in ISRO SDSC SHAR Recruitment 2026?
A total of 97 vacancies are available, including 43 Technician 'B', 16 Multi-Tasking Staff, 14 Technical Assistant and 7 Heavy Vehicle Driver 'A' posts.
What is the last date to apply for ISRO SDSC SHAR Recruitment 2026?
The last date to apply online is 9 November 2026, up to 11:59 PM.
What is the qualification required for the Technician 'B' (Fitter) post?
Candidates must have passed SSLC / SSC and have an ITI / NTC / NAC in Fitter trade from NCVT.
What is the age limit for ISRO SDSC SHAR Recruitment 2026?
The age limit is 18 to 35 years for most posts and 18 to 25 years for Fireman 'A' and MTS, as on 9 November 2026.
What is the application fee for ISRO SDSC SHAR Recruitment 2026?
The processing fee is Rs 750 for post codes 07 to 15 and Rs 500 for post codes 16 to 30. It is refunded in part or in full to candidates who appear in the written test.
How can I apply for ISRO SDSC SHAR Recruitment 2026?
Candidates can apply online on shar.gov.in between 19 October 2026 and 9 November 2026.