ISRO's latest Scientist/Engineer 'SC' recruitment closes today, September 16, 2026, at 11:55 PM. The Indian Space Research Organisation's official careers page lists Advertisement ISRO:ICRB:03(EMC):2026 as open, with applications accepted through the end of today. For engineering graduates who have been planning to apply, this is the final application window rather than an announcement of a new recruitment drive.
ISRO recruitment 2026 deadline and official application route
The official ISRO recruitment page states that online applications opened on August 27 and will close at 11:55 PM on September 16. Candidates should use ISRO's own Careers section and the application link provided there rather than relying on unofficial recruitment portals.
The recruitment covers Scientist/Engineer 'SC' roles in Electronics, Mechanical and Computer Science across ISRO centres, with positions also associated with the Physical Research Laboratory. Because vacancy totals are reported differently in some secondary summaries, applicants should use the discipline and post-code breakdown in the official advertisement as the final authority before submitting a form.
Who can apply for Scientist/Engineer 'SC'?
The core recruitment is aimed at candidates with a BE, BTech or equivalent qualification in the relevant engineering discipline. The advertised academic threshold is at least 65% marks or a CGPA of 6.84 on a 10-point scale. Candidates should check the official advertisement and FAQ for accepted allied branches instead of assuming that every similarly named engineering degree qualifies.
The general upper age limit is 28 years as of September 16, 2026. Applicable relaxations for eligible categories, government employees, ex-servicemen and persons with benchmark disabilities are governed by the conditions in the official notification.
How the ISRO selection process works
Selection is not based on an application alone. The recruitment process includes a computer-based written test followed by an interview for shortlisted candidates. The written stage tests the relevant engineering discipline along with aptitude, and the final selection gives weight to both the written test and interview.
Candidates should also read the fee and refund conditions carefully before payment. The notification requires an upfront processing payment and sets different refund treatment depending on candidate category and whether the applicant actually appears for the written test. The official advertisement should be treated as the controlling document for payment rules.
What applicants should check before submitting today
With the portal scheduled to close at 11:55 PM, applicants should verify their post code, degree discipline, marks or CGPA, date of birth, category details, uploaded documents, payment status and contact information before final submission. Waiting until the final minutes can add avoidable risk if the portal becomes slow or a payment needs to be retried.
ISRO's Current Opportunities page continues to list ISRO:ICRB:03(EMC):2026 with September 16 as the last date. Candidates should check that page for any last-minute notice, corrigendum or change before completing the application.
Why this recruitment matters
Scientist/Engineer 'SC' is a direct technical recruitment route into India's space programme, making the deadline particularly relevant to electronics, mechanical and computer-science graduates seeking engineering roles in the public space sector. It also arrives during an active period for India's space programme, following missions such as ISRO's EOS-05 launch and continuing work across launch vehicles, satellites and research programmes.
What happens after applications close?
After the application window closes, candidates should watch ISRO's official careers pages and their registered email addresses for written-test information and call letters. Applicants should not rely on social-media posts for exam dates unless the information can be traced to an official ISRO notice.
For anyone eligible and still undecided, the practical takeaway is simple: read the official advertisement, confirm that the exact degree and post code match, and complete the application well before 11:55 PM today.
