ISRO SDSC SHAR Recruitment 2026 – 97 Posts (Technical Assistant, Technician ‘B’, MTS & More, Advt. 03/2026)
Satish Dhawan Space Centre SHAR (SDSC SHAR), ISRO, Department of Space, Govt. of India
Overview
- Recruiting body
- Satish Dhawan Space Centre SHAR (SDSC SHAR), ISRO
- Advertisement no.
- SDSC SHAR/RMT/03/2026 dated 19.10.2026
- Job location
- Andhra Pradesh
- How to apply
- Online
- Total vacancies
- 97
- Pay scale
- Level 1 to Level 7 (₹18,000 – ₹1,42,400); Level 7 ₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400 · Level 3 ₹21,700 – ₹69,100 · Level 2 ₹19,900 – ₹63,200 · Level 1 ₹18,000 – ₹56,900
Important Dates
- Notification date
- Application starts
- Last date to apply
Vacancies
| Post | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Technical Assistant – Mechanical Engineering | 7 |
| Technical Assistant – Electrical / Electrical & Electronics Engineering | 1 |
| Technical Assistant – Computer Science & Engineering | 1 |
| Technical Assistant – Electronics & Communication Engineering | 3 |
| Technical Assistant – Civil Engineering | 2 |
| Scientific Assistant – Physics | 2 |
| Scientific Assistant – Fine Arts (Photography) / Visual Arts (Cinematography) | 1 |
| Library Assistant ‘A’ | 3 |
| Nurse ‘B’ | 3 |
| Technician ‘B’ – Electrician | 5 |
| Technician ‘B’ – Chemical | 3 |
| Technician ‘B’ – Fitter | 17 |
| Technician ‘B’ – Electronic Mechanic | 12 |
| Technician ‘B’ – Boiler Attendant (PCR Unit, Rasayani) | 2 |
| Technician ‘B’ – Turner | 1 |
| Technician ‘B’ – Refrigeration & Air Conditioning | 1 |
| Technician ‘B’ – Civil Engineering Assistant | 1 |
| Technician ‘B’ – Photography / Digital Photography | 1 |
| Draughtsman ‘B’ – Civil | 1 |
| Fireman ‘A’ | 2 |
| Light Vehicle Driver ‘A’ | 1 |
| Heavy Vehicle Driver ‘A’ | 7 |
| Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS) | 16 |
| Light Vehicle Driver ‘A’ – ADRIN, Secunderabad | 4 |
| Total | 97 |
Eligibility
- Qualification
- 10th, ITI, Diploma, Graduate, Post Graduate
- Age limit
- 18 to 35 years
Application Fee
| General / EWS | ₹750 |
|---|---|
| OBC | ₹750 |
| SC / ST | ₹750 |
| Women | ₹750 |
| PwD | ₹750 |
Payment: Online (UPI, card, net banking)
How to Apply
- Check your post code, eligibility and age (as on 09.11.2026) in the official advertisement PDF.
- Go to https://apps.shar.gov.in (or http://www.shar.gov.in) and open the online application for Advt. No. SDSC SHAR/RMT/03/2026.
- Register with a valid e-mail ID and mobile number, and note your Registration Number.
- Fill in the form and upload your photo (.jpg, up to 40 KB, 110 × 140 px), signature (.jpg, up to 20 KB, 200 × 50 px), qualification documents (up to 1 MB), any SC/ST/PwBD/ESM certificate for the fee refund, and an NOC if applicable.
- Pay the processing fee online (₹750 for codes 07–15, ₹500 for codes 16–30) and enter your bank details for the refund. If you're applying for more than one post code, submit a separate application and fee for each.
- Submit by 9 November 2026, 11:59 pm, then download the registration confirmation form. Call letters come by e-mail and can also be downloaded from the SDSC SHAR website.
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Vacancy Details (post-wise)
| Post code | Post / discipline | Pay level | Vacancies | Reservation | Essential qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 | Technical Assistant – Mechanical Engineering | Level 7 (₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400) | 07 | UR-01, OBC-01, SC-02, ST-02, EWS-01 (1 post identified for PwBD-HH) | First Class Diploma in Mechanical Engineering |
| 08 | Technical Assistant – Electrical / Electrical & Electronics Engineering | Level 7 | 01 | OBC-01 | First Class Diploma in Electrical / Electrical & Electronics Engineering |
| 09 | Technical Assistant – Computer Science & Engineering | Level 7 | 01 | UR-01 | First Class Diploma in Computer Science & Engineering |
| 10 | Technical Assistant – Electronics & Communication Engineering | Level 7 | 03 | UR-02, SC-01 | First Class Diploma in Electronics & Communication Engineering |
| 11 | Technical Assistant – Civil Engineering | Level 7 | 02 | OBC-01, EWS-01 | First Class Diploma in Civil Engineering |
| 12 | Scientific Assistant – Physics | Level 7 | 02 | UR-01, OBC-01 | First Class B.Sc. with Physics as main and Mathematics & Chemistry as ancillary subjects |
| 13 | Scientific Assistant – Fine Arts (Photography) / Visual Arts (Cinematography) | Level 7 | 01 | SC-01 | First Class Bachelor of Fine Arts (Photography) / Visual Arts (Cinematography) |
| 14 | Library Assistant ‘A’ | Level 7 | 03 | OBC-01, SC-01, EWS-01 | Graduation in First Class + First Class Master’s Degree in Library Science / Library & Information Science or equivalent |
| 15 | Nurse ‘B’ | Level 7 | 03 | UR-01, SC-01, EWS-01 | First Class Diploma in Nursing (not less than 3 years), registered with State Nursing Council |
| 16 | Technician ‘B’ – Electrician | Level 3 (₹21,700 – ₹69,100) | 05 | UR-02, OBC-01, SC-02 | SSLC/SSC + ITI/NTC/NAC (Electrician) from NCVT |
| 17 | Technician ‘B’ – Chemical | Level 3 | 03 | UR-02, EWS-01 | SSLC/SSC + ITI/NTC/NAC from NCVT in Chemical / Attendant Operator (Chemical) / Instrument Mechanic (Chemical) / Maintenance Mechanic (Chemical Plant) / Laboratory Assistant (Chemical) |
| 18 | Technician ‘B’ – Fitter | Level 3 | 17 | UR-05, OBC-08, SC-02, EWS-02 (1 post identified for PwBD-HH) | SSLC/SSC + ITI/NTC/NAC (Fitter) from NCVT |
| 19 | Technician ‘B’ – Electronic Mechanic | Level 3 | 12 | UR-04, OBC-06, EWS-02 | SSLC/SSC + ITI/NTC/NAC (Electronic Mechanic) from NCVT |
| 20 | Technician ‘B’ – Boiler Attendant (PCR Unit, Rasayani) | Level 3 | 02 | UR-02 | SSLC/SSC + NAC (Boiler Attendant) from NCVT + First class Boiler Attendant certificate |
| 21 | Technician ‘B’ – Turner | Level 3 | 01 | UR-01 | SSLC/SSC + ITI/NTC/NAC (Turner) from NCVT |
| 22 | Technician ‘B’ – Refrigeration & Air Conditioning | Level 3 | 01 | UR-01 | SSLC/SSC + ITI/NTC/NAC (R & AC) from NCVT |
| 23 | Technician ‘B’ – Civil Engineering Assistant | Level 3 | 01 | OBC-01 | SSLC/SSC + ITI/NTC/NAC (Civil Engineering Assistant) from NCVT |
| 24 | Technician ‘B’ – Photography / Digital Photography | Level 3 | 01 | UR-01 | SSLC/SSC + ITI/NTC/NAC (Photography/Digital Photography) from NCVT |
| 25 | Draughtsman ‘B’ – Civil | Level 3 | 01 | UR-01 | SSLC/SSC + ITI/NTC/NAC (Draughtsman Civil) from NCVT |
| 26 | Fireman ‘A’ | Level 2 (₹19,900 – ₹63,200) | 02 | SC-01, ST-01 | SSLC/SSC/Matric/10th pass + prescribed physical fitness and endurance standards |
| 27 | Light Vehicle Driver ‘A’ | Level 2 | 01 | OBC-01 | 10th pass + 3 years’ experience as LVD + valid LVD licence |
| 28 | Heavy Vehicle Driver ‘A’ | Level 2 | 07 | UR-03, OBC-02, SC-01, EWS-01 | 10th pass + 5 years’ experience (min. 3 years as HVD, balance LMV) + HVD licence and Public Service Badge, if statutory |
| 29 | Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS) | Level 1 (₹18,000 – ₹56,900) | 16 | UR-06, OBC-04, SC-03, ST-01, EWS-02 | Matriculation / SSLC / SSC or equivalent |
| 30 | Light Vehicle Driver ‘A’ – ADRIN, Secunderabad | Level 2 | 04 | UR-03 (1 for Ex-Servicemen), OBC-01 | 10th pass + 3 years’ experience as LVD + valid LVD licence |
| Total | 97 |
Notes from the notice: - Diplomas for post codes 07–11 must be at least 3 years long. - Across post codes 16–28, 7 posts are identified for Ex-Servicemen. - For post codes 27, 28 and 30, experience counts only after a valid driving licence was obtained. Experience certificates must come from Government/Semi-Government agencies, registered companies, societies or trusts. Part-time experience is not counted. - HVD ‘A’ applicants from a state where the Public Service Badge isn't mandatory must get one within 3 months of joining, because it is mandatory in Andhra Pradesh.
Place of Posting
| Post code(s) | Place of posting |
|---|---|
| 12 | SDSC SHAR, Sriharikota (Andhra Pradesh) or BRLS, Balasore (Odisha) |
| 10, 16, 17, 18, 19 | SDSC SHAR, Sriharikota (Andhra Pradesh) or Propellant Complex Rasayani, Raigad (Maharashtra) |
| 20 | Propellant Complex Rasayani, Raigad (Maharashtra) |
| 30 | ADRIN, Secunderabad (Telangana) |
| All other posts | SDSC SHAR, Sriharikota |
If your post has two possible locations, you rank them in order of preference, and your posting is decided on merit-cum-preference. Selected candidates can be posted to any ISRO/DoS centre, so expect all-India transfer liability.
Pay and Allowances
| Post code | Post | Pay level | Approx. gross at minimum (Basic + DA) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07–15 | Technical Assistant, Scientific Assistant, Library Assistant ‘A’, Nurse ‘B’ | Level 7 (₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400) | ₹71,840 per month |
| 16–25 | Technician ‘B’, Draughtsman ‘B’ | Level 3 (₹21,700 – ₹69,100) | ₹34,720 per month |
| 26, 27, 28, 30 | Fireman ‘A’, LVD ‘A’, HVD ‘A’ | Level 2 (₹19,900 – ₹63,200) | ₹31,840 per month |
| 29 | Multi-Tasking Staff | Level 1 (₹18,000 – ₹56,900) | ₹28,800 per month |
HRA and Transport Allowance are paid as per Government of India orders. The National Pension System / Unified Pension Scheme applies. ISRO also offers medical facilities, canteen, library, free transport (in lieu of TA), housing (in lieu of HRA), LTC, group insurance and house-building advance, as per norms.
Age Limit (as on 09.11.2026)
| Post codes | Age limit |
|---|---|
| 07 to 25, 27, 28 and 30 | 18–35 years |
| 26 (Fireman ‘A’) and 29 (MTS) | 18–25 years |
Relaxation: SC/ST get 5 years and OBC 3 years, against posts reserved for those categories. Ex-Servicemen, PwBD (at least 40% disability), Central Government servants and meritorious sportspersons get relaxation as per Government of India orders.
Application Fee
| Post codes | Processing fee paid | Refund: women, SC/ST, PwBD, Ex-Servicemen | Refund: all others |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07 to 15 | ₹750 | ₹750 (full) | ₹500 (₹250 application fee deducted) |
| 16 to 30 | ₹500 | ₹500 (full) | ₹400 (₹100 application fee deducted) |
You pay the fee online only. You get the refund only if you appear in the written test, so enter your bank details carefully. Each post code needs its own application and fee.
Selection Process
| Post | Stages | Written test |
|---|---|---|
| Technical Assistant, Scientific Assistant, Library Assistant ‘A’, Technician ‘B’, Draughtsman ‘B’ | Written Test → Skill Test (qualifying) | 80 MCQs in 1.5 hrs; +1 / 0 / −0.33. Pass: UR 32/80, reserved 24/80. Skill test pass: UR 50/100, reserved 40/100. Shortlist 1:5 (min. 10). |
| Nurse ‘B’ | Written Test → Skill Test (qualifying) | 80 MCQs, 120 minutes, 80 marks; +1 / 0 / −0.33 |
| Fireman ‘A’ | Written Test → PET Stage 1 & 2 → Detailed Medical Exam | 80 MCQs, 120 minutes, 80 marks; +1 / 0 / −0.33. PET shortlist up to 1:50. A PME certificate (Annexure-A) must be submitted with the application. |
| LVD ‘A’ / HVD ‘A’ | Written Test → Skill Test (min. 60%, no relaxation) | 100 questions in 120 minutes: Motor Vehicles Act 1988 (50), English (15), Arithmetic (15), GK (20); −0.25 per wrong answer. Pass: 50% in Part A and 50% in Parts B–D combined. If reserved posts would stay unfilled, the pass marks can be relaxed by up to 25%. |
| Multi-Tasking Staff | Written Test only | 100 questions in 90 minutes: Numerical/Maths, Reasoning, General Awareness, English; −0.25 per wrong answer. Pass: UR/EWS 50%, OBC 45%, other reserved categories 40% (against reserved vacancies). |
The skill test and PET are qualifying only (pass or fail), so the merit list is based on written-test marks. The written test is computer-based (CBT) and held in Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Bhopal, Bhubaneshwar, Chennai, Dehradun, Guntur, Guwahati, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Lucknow, Mumbai, Nagpur, New Delhi, Patna, Thiruvananthapuram, Tirupati and Vishakhapatnam, provided each centre gets a minimum number of candidates.
Fireman ‘A’ Physical Standards (Annexure-C)
| Parameter | Men (General) | Men (Gorkhas, Hill Tribes, SC & ST) | Women & Transgender |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height (min.) | 165 cm | 160 cm | 155 cm |
| Weight (min.) | 50 kg | 46 kg | 43 kg |
| Chest (expiration / inspiration, min.) | 81 / 86 cm | 76 / 81 cm | Not applicable |
Every candidate also needs a BMI of 18–28, a waist-to-hip ratio of 1 or less, at least 5 cm chest expansion and 6/6 distant vision in each eye without glasses. PET Stage 1 (up to 40 years of age) is a 1500 m run in 7 minutes for men or an 800 m run in 4 minutes for women and transgender candidates. Stage 2 is rope climbing, a 25 m fireman’s-lift dummy carry, a long jump and a 100 m run. The full limits, including those for candidates over 40, are in Annexure-C of the notice.
Other Conditions
- Only Indian nationals can apply. The posts are temporary but likely to continue, and you may have to work round-the-clock shifts and emergency duty.
- Post codes 07 and 18 each have 1 post for PwBD-HH. If no suitable candidate applies, that post is left vacant and carried forward.
- SC/ST/OBC/EWS candidates don’t need to apply again for UR posts. EWS candidates need an Income & Asset Certificate for FY 2025-26, valid for 2026-27.
- Government/PSU employees must give an NOC. For the skill test, bring the originals of every document you entered online.
- You get travel fare (sleeper class or non-AC bus) only for the skill test or interview, not for the written test.
- Any corrigendum will appear only on the SDSC SHAR website, not in Employment News.
Details are taken from the official notification. Always confirm dates and eligibility on the official website before applying.