RECRUITMENT OF SCIENTIST/ENGINEER 'SC' - 2026

RECRUITMENT OF SCIENTIST/ENGINEER 'SC' - 2026 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 1. I wish to apply for the post of Scientist/Engineer 'SC'. I am unable to find the Link. Can you please send the direct link? Answer: Link for applying online is available in the "CAREERS" portal of ISRO Website www.isro.gov.in. Please click on the 'View' button of the Advertisement No.ISRO:ICRB:03(EMC):2026 under 'ICRB' link, click on "Click here to apply online" link and scroll down through the advertisement to see the link for applying online. 2. I have applied/registered for the Scientist/Engineer 'SC'. I did not get any email confirming my registration. Where do I find the Registration Number? Answer: Once application is successfully submitted the registration number will be displayed on the screen. This registration number has to be noted down immediately and to be preserved for future correspondence. A separate email will also be sent to your e-mail id on successful submission of an application. 3. I am a Male (General/OBC) candidate. I applied/registered for the post of Scientist/Engineer 'SC'. Whether I have to pay Rs. 750 ? Answer: There is a non-refundable Application Fee of Rs. 250/- (Rupees Two Hundred and Fifty only) for all the posts. All candidates have to uniformly pay Rs. 750/- (Rupees Seven Hundred and Fifty only) per application as processing fee. Rs. 500/- (for Male (General/OBC) candidate) will be refunded only to those candidates who appear in the written test. 4. I am a Woman/Female (General/SC/ST/OBC/PWBD) candidate. I applied/registered for the post of Scientist/Engineer 'SC'. But I am getting "make payment" button/option. Should I pay application fee or whether I am exempted from payment? Answer: All candidates have to uniformly pay Rs. 750/- (Rupees Seven Hundred and Fifty only) per application as processing fee. The processing fee i.e. Rs. 750/- will be refunded in full only to those candidates who appear in the written test. 5. I have applied/registered successfully for the Scientist/Engineer 'SC'. What all documents I have to send to ISRO Headquarters? Whether Application Print out has to be sent? Whether I have to send my Photo? Where to upload my Photo? Answer: Candidates need not send any documents to ISRO HQ; however, candidates have to produce the original documents, as and when required by the office. Candidates who are employed under Central/State Government, Public Sector Undertakings, Autonomous Bodies etc. have to submit `No Objection Certificate' from the employer concerned, at the time of Interview or as and when called for by ISRO. 6. I have successfully registered/applied for the Scientist/Engineer 'SC'. When will be the written test?

Answer: Written test date will be announced in the web-site after the norm-based screening of applications is done. 7. I am currently employed under Central/State Govt/PSU/ Autonomous Body and I have successfully registered/applied for the Scientist/Engineer 'SC'. How do I send the "No objection certificate" to the ISRO HQ? i.e. by Speed Post/ Ordinary Post/Registered Post/Courier etc. Answer: NOC need to be submitted at the time of interview or as and when called for by ISRO. However, the candidate should apply for the post only under intimation to and with the prior permission of the employer. 8. I am working in a private sector/MNC. Am I supposed to submit No Objection Certificate? Answer: No. 9. I have gained employment under Central/State Govt/PSU/Autonomous Body in the recent past. Is NOC required for attending the written test/interview, as my employment status was different at the time of applying for the post? Answer: A candidate who may gain/change employment after applying for the post, is required to inform the employer the particulars of his/her application and shall mandatorily submit NOC at the time of Interview. 10. I am employed in Central Government. However, I have not completed 3 years of service. Whether, in the online application I should select option 'Yes' or 'No'? Answer: You should select the option "No" if, you have not completed 3 years of continuous service. However, you are required to produce NOC at the time of interview, if short-listed or as and when called for by ISRO. 11. I am employed in Govt./PSU/Autonomous Body and I am under probation. My Organisation will not issue NOC. Is it allowed, if I resign my organization, in case of selection in ISRO/I will give an undertaking to produce NOC at a later stage? Answer : NOC from the current employer is mandatory to attend the interview. 12. I have applied/registered for the Scientist/Engineer 'SC". I have committed error while entering DOB/Name/Address/Marks etc? Can I rectify the details? Answer: No. There is no provision for editing the details already submitted online. Hence, before submission, you may reconfirm all the details entered before final. Candidates may, if required, submit a fresh application. However, the latest/last application submitted before the 'last date of submitting application-i.e. 16.09.2026 shall be taken as final. Candidates may note that after 16.09.2026 no details including category (SC/ST/OBC/UR) shall/can be edited on request. Hence candidates may reconfirm all

the details entered before 'last date of submitting application-i.e. 16.09.2026. 13. I have applied/registered for the Scientist/Engineer 'SC". I have not made the payment the same day of submitting online application. Now, I wish to make payment. What is the procedure? Answer: Link for applying online is available in the "CAREERS" portal of ISRO Website www.isro.gov.in. Please click on the Current Opportunities. Next click on 'View' button of the Advertisement No.ISRO:ICRB:03(EMC):2026 under "ICRB" link. Scroll Down to see a link for making online payment. The candidate can pay the fee before the last day for payment of fee (16.09.2026) by accessing the link "Make Payment" link available in advertisement page. Candidate has to provide his registration number, Date of Birth and later click on the "Make Payment" button and follow the payment process. 14. I have applied/registered for the Scientist/Engineer 'SC". But I do not have Online Payment Facility. How do I pay the Application Fee? Answer: There is no option for offline payment. The Application fee will be collected only through Online mode via Bharatkosh portal and the link for making the payment will appear on submission of the online application. a. Internet Banking b. Unified Payment Interface (UPI) c. Debit Cards (Domestic)

15. I have applied/registered for the Scientist/Engineer 'SC'. I have made online payment of application fee. I wish to check the payment status. What is the procedure? / Where can I check the payment status? Answer: Link for applying online is available in the "CAREERS" portal of ISRO Website www.isro.gov.in. Please click on the 'View' button of Advertisement No.ISRO:ICRB:03(EMC):2026 under 'ICRB' link. Scroll Down to see a link checking the payment status. The candidate can click on the "Payment Status" link to check the payment status, after 24 hours of having made the online payment. (Status updates shall not be available on Saturdays, Sundays, and any public holidays. Receiving of debit message on mobile phones of the candidates does not necessarily mean that the application fee is received by ISRO. Candidates may check the payment status link on ISRO website for re-confirming the payment status). 16. I have applied/registered for the Scientist/Engineer 'SC". Can I change the Examination Centre? Answer: No. There is no provision for changing the Written Test Centre provided in the online application, after successful submission of the online applications. 17. I am an ex-serviceman. I wish to apply for the post of Scientist/Engineer 'SC'. What is

the age relaxation provided to Ex-servicemen? Answer: Age relaxation is as per the Government of India orders. 18. Please find attached herewith my CV/ Resume. Kindly let me know whether I am eligible for the Scientist/Engineer 'SC". Please inform as to when can I attend the Interview? Answer: Only online applications are accepted. You may visit our website at www.isro.gov.in to apply. 19. I wish to apply for the Scientist/Engineer 'SC". But I am unable to find my branch/division in the drop down menu. Am I eligible to apply? Answer: Candidates with qualifications mentioned under our drop down menu only are eligible to apply. 20. My course period is 4 years. I had some backlogs and completed the course by 5 years with an aggregate more than 65%/6.84 CGPA out of 10. Am I eligible? Answer: No. You have to complete the course within the minimum period stipulated for completion of course by the University. 21. It is mentioned in the advt. "Posts are Temporary, likely to continue". What does this mean? Whether the posts are contractual/permanent? Answer: The posts are permanent, but will remain temporary until the incumbent completes prescribed period of probation. 22. I applied/registered for the Scientist/Engineer 'SC'. I have submitted two/more than two applications for the same post. Whether my candidature will be rejected? Answer: In case of submission of duplicate/multiple applications, the application against which the 'application fee' has been received within the last date for payment of application fee (16.09.2026) only will be considered. Applications are considered to be duplicate, only if all details entered in both applications are identical. 23. Whether the posts "Scientist/Engineer-SC' are meant for only Schedule Caste candidates? Answer: SCIENTIST/ENGINEER"SC' is only A DESIGNATION and does not pertain to any specific caste/religion etc. 24. I wish to apply for the post of Scientist/Engineer 'SC'. Is there any relaxation in Educational Qualification/Marks for SC/ST/OBC/PWBD Candidates? Answer: No. There is no relaxation in Educational Qualification/Marks for any categories. 25. I have ME/M.Tech in First Class with an aggregate more than 65%. But my aggregate percentage (average of all semesters) in BE/BTech is less than 65%. Am I eligible to apply? Answer: No.

26. I have B.E/B.Tech with 6.5 CGPA/CPI. Am I eligible to apply? Answer: No. You should have minimum 6.84 CGPA/CPI(aggregate). 27. I am an AMIE/Grad IETE candidate with aggregate percentage of more than 65%/ CGPA/CPI of 6.84 in both sections A & B put together. Am I eligible to apply? Answer: a) Firstly, eligibility of AMIE candidates will be regulated as per MHRD order No. 11- 15-2011-AR (TS.II) dated 06.12.2012. i.e. Those students who are registered for pursuing studies leading to award of AMIE from Institution of Engineers (India) after 31.05.2013 shall not be considered for recruitment under this advertisement. b) Candidates applying with qualification of AMIE/Grad IETE should have 65% marks or CGPA 6.84 in Section 'B' alone. 28. I am a MCA candidate with aggregate percentage more than 65%/CGPA/CPI of more than 6.84. Am I eligible to apply? Answer: No. 29. I am an M.E/M.Tech candidate/pursuing candidate. Am I eligible to apply? Answer: Eligible, subject to fulfillment of B.E/B.Tech in first class with an aggregate minimum of 65% marks or CGPA 6.84/10 (average of all semesters). However, the candidates are not permitted to claim extra weightage/benefits. 30. My CGPA/CPI is less than 6.84. However, after conversion according to my University Conversion Factor my percentage is more than 65%. Am I eligible to apply? Answer: No. Candidates with CGPA/CPI mentioned on the University certificate are not allowed to convert the CGPA/CPI into percentage. 31. My aggregate percentage (average of all semesters) is less than 65%. However, after conversion according to my University Conversion Factor my CGPA/CPI turns out to be more than 6.84 Am I eligible to apply? Answer: No. Candidates with percentage mentioned on the University certificate are not allowed to convert the percentage into CGPA/CPI. 32. Where will I get the old Question Paper(s)? Answer: Question paper pertaining to previous recruitment is uploaded at 'Careers' page of ISRO web-site www.isro.gov.in against the advertisement No.ISRO:ICRB:03(EMC):2026.