ISRO Jobs 2026: Job opportunities at ISRO for candidates ranging from 10th-pass to graduates; salaries up to ₹1.42 lakh..
ISRO SDSC SHAR Recruitment 2026: If you aspire to work with the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), there is good news for you. Securing a job at ISRO does not necessarily require an advanced degree in engineering or science; there are also opportunities for candidates who have completed the 10th grade or hold an ITI (Industrial Training Institute) certificate. ISRO’s Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC) in Sriharikota has announced recruitment for a total of 97 positions. These include roles such as Technical Assistant, Scientific Assistant, Technician, Nurse, Driver, Fireman, and Multi-Tasking Staff. Notably, the basic monthly salary for some of these positions can go up to ₹1.42 lakh. Online applications for this recruitment opened on October 19, and candidates can submit their forms until November 9, 2026. Let’s explore the educational qualifications required for each position and the examinations necessary to secure a role.
Recruitment at ISRO
The Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota (SDSC SHAR)—a facility under the Indian Space Research Organisation—has issued an advertisement for the recruitment of various posts. The advertisement number for this recruitment is SDSC SHAR/RMT/03/2026. The recruitment covers positions including Technical Assistant, Scientific Assistant, Library Assistant, Nurse, Technician, Draughtsman, Fireman, Light and Heavy Vehicle Driver, and Multi-Tasking Staff. A total of 97 vacancies have been announced across 24 post codes. Educational qualifications, age limits, and salary structures vary depending on the specific position.
Forms can be submitted until November 9
The online application process for this ISRO recruitment drive commenced at 10:00 AM on October 19, 2026. Candidates have until 11:59 PM on November 9, 2026, to submit their applications. Information regarding the application process and the recruitment is available on the official website of the Satish Dhawan Space Centre. Candidates can also access details via the application portal at apps.shar.gov.in. Before applying, candidates should carefully verify the educational qualifications and age limits prescribed for their respective posts.
Highest number of vacancies for Fitter and MTS posts
This ISRO recruitment drive includes positions across various trades and departments. The highest number of vacancies—17—is for the post of Technician ‘B’ (Fitter). This is followed by 16 vacancies for Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS) and 12 for Technician ‘B’ (Electronic Mechanic). There are 7 vacancies for Technical Assistant (Mechanical) and 7 for Heavy Vehicle Driver. Additionally, there are 5 vacancies for Technician ‘B’ (Electrician) and 4 for Light Vehicle Driver at ADRIN, Secunderabad. Opportunities are also available for candidates in fields such as Electronics and Communication, Civil Engineering, Physics, Nursing, Library Science, and other trades.
Vacancy breakdown by post
The ISRO recruitment notification details various positions under post codes 07 through 30. There are 7 vacancies for Technical Assistant (Mechanical) under post code 07. Under post code 08, there is 1 vacancy for Electrical or Electrical and Electronics Engineering (EEE). Post code 09 has 1 vacancy for Computer Science; post code 10 has 3 vacancies for Electronics and Communication; and post code 11 has 2 vacancies for Civil Engineering. There are 2 vacancies for Scientific Assistant (Physics) under post code 12. There is 1 post under post code 13 for Fine Arts or Cinematography. There are 3 posts under post code 14 for Library Assistant ‘A’, and 3 vacancies under post code 15 for Nurse ‘B’. There are 5 posts under post code 16 for Technician ‘B’ (Electrician).
There are 3 posts under post code 17 for the Chemical trade, and 17 posts under post code 18 for Fitter. There are 12 posts under post code 19 for Electronic Mechanic. There are 2 posts under post code 20 for Boiler Attendant. There is 1 post under post code 21 for Turner, 1 post under post code 22 for Refrigeration and Air Conditioning, and 1 post under post code 23 for Civil Engineering Assistant. There is 1 post under post code 24 for Photography, and 1 post under post code 25 for Draftsman ‘B’ (Civil). There are 2 posts under post code 26 for Fireman ‘A’. There is 1 post under post code 27 for Light Vehicle Driver ‘A’, and 7 posts under post code 28 for Heavy Vehicle Driver ‘A’. There are 16 vacancies under post code 29 for Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS). Additionally, there are 4 posts under post code 30 for Light Vehicle Driver ‘A’ at ADRIN, Secunderabad.
For which posts can candidates who have passed the 10th grade apply? This ISRO recruitment drive includes several positions for candidates who have passed the 10th grade; however, a 10th-grade qualification alone is not sufficient for all roles. For the position of Multi-Tasking Staff, candidates must have passed the 10th grade or possess an equivalent qualification. Candidates who have passed the 10th grade may also apply for the post of Fireman ‘A’, provided they meet the prescribed physical efficiency and fitness standards. For the position of Light Vehicle Driver, candidates must have passed the 10th grade, hold a valid Light Motor Vehicle driving license, and possess at least three years of driving experience. For the position of Heavy Vehicle Driver, candidates must have passed the 10th grade, hold a valid Heavy Vehicle driving license, and have a total of five years of experience—which must include at least three years of experience in driving heavy vehicles.
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