ISRO ISTRAC Recruitment 2026: A fantastic opportunity for a government job at ISRO; check vacancy details and the impressive salary..
Jobs at ISRO: If you wish to serve the nation by becoming a part of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), there is excellent news for you. ISRO's Telemetry, Tracking and Command Network (ISTRAC) has issued a recruitment notification for various Group A and Group B posts. This recruitment drive offers the youth of the country a golden opportunity to secure a government job in the Department of Space.
According to the notification issued by ISRO, the official announcement for this recruitment was released on June 27, 2026. Eligible and interested candidates can apply online starting June 3, 2026. The deadline for applications is July 20, 2026. The date of the examination will be announced later.
Which posts are being filled, and what are the eligibility criteria?
This recruitment drive aims to fill positions for Technical Assistant, Scientific Assistant, Library Assistant-A, Technician-B, Draughtsman-B, and Cook-A. The required qualifications for each post are listed below:
For Technician-B: An ITI certificate in the relevant trade is mandatory.
For Technical Assistant: An engineering diploma in the relevant subject is required.
For Scientific Assistant: A B.Sc. degree in the relevant subject with a First Class (typically 60% or higher) is required.
For Library Assistant-A: A Master's degree in Library Science is required.
For Cook-A: Experience in the relevant field is mandatory.
Age Limit
Candidates applying for these posts must be between 18 and 35 years of age. The age calculation will be based on July 20, 2026. In accordance with government regulations, candidates belonging to reserved categories will be granted specific relaxations in the maximum age limit.
Application Fee and Refund Policy
Technical Assistant Post
The application fee for candidates of all categories is ₹750. However, UR, OBC, and EWS candidates will receive a refund of ₹500 after appearing for the Computer-Based Test (CBT). Meanwhile, the full fee will be refunded to SC, ST, PwD (Persons with Disabilities), and female candidates.
Technician Post
The application fee for this post is ₹500 across all categories. After appearing for the exam, UR, OBC, and EWS candidates will receive a refund of ₹400, whereas SC, ST, PwD, and female candidates will receive a full refund of the fee.
Salary Structure
Name of Post Post Code Pay Level Initial Salary
Technician-B 001, 002 Level-3 ₹21,700/month + other allowances
Draughtsman-B 003, 004 Level-3 ₹21,700/month + other allowances
Technical Assistant 005, 006 Level-7 ₹44,900/month + other allowances
Scientific Assistant 007, 008 Level-7 ₹44,900/month + other allowances
Library Assistant-A 009 Level-7 ₹44,900/month + other allowances
Cook-A 010 Level-2 ₹19,900/month + other allowances
How to Apply?
First, visit ISRO's official recruitment website.
Click on the 'ISTRAC Recruitment 2026' link provided on the homepage.
Complete your registration.
Fill in all the required details in the form accurately.
Upload the necessary documents and pay the application fee online.
Finally, submit the form and keep a printout for your records.

