The Indian Space Research Organisation started a recruitment drive for 97 posts at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre. Interested candidates can submit applications online through the official websites until November 9, 2026. The vacancies cover technical, scientific, and support staff roles. Applicants should check the official notice for eligibility details.
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has announced a recruitment drive for 97 vacancies across technical, scientific, medical, library, trades, and support staff positions at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC SHAR), Sriharikota, and other designated units. The recruitment notification, issued under Advertisement No. SDSC SHAR/RMT/03/2026, invites applications from eligible candidates for multiple posts across different educational and professional backgrounds. Interested applicants can submit their forms online through the official websites, shar.gov.in and apps.shar.gov.in. The application window will remain open until November 9, 2026.
Post-Wise Vacancy Details
* Technical Assistant - 14 posts
* Scientific Assistant, Library Assistant 'A', Nurse 'B' - 3 posts each
* Technician 'B' - 43 posts
* Draughtsman 'B' - 1 post
* Firemen 'A' - 2 posts
* Light Vehicle Driver 'A' - 1 post
* Heavy Vehicle Driver 'A' - 7 posts
* MTS - 16 posts
* Light Vehicle Driver 'A' - 4 posts (vacancies in ADRIN Telangana)
ISRO has also outlined category-wise reservation provisions for eligible candidates belonging to the Unreserved (UR), Other Backward Classes (OBC), Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST) and Economically Weaker Section (EWS) categories, wherever applicable to the individual posts. Candidates seeking reservation benefits should verify the relevant category requirements and ensure that they possess the necessary supporting certificates.
Age Limit
The prescribed age limit for ISRO Recruitment 2026 will be determined as of November 9, 2026, the closing date for online applications. For Technical Assistant, Scientific Assistant, Library Assistant 'A', Nurse 'B', Technician 'B', Draughtsman 'B', Light Vehicle Driver 'A' and Heavy Vehicle Driver 'A', the minimum age is 18 years and the maximum age is 35 years.
For Fireman 'A' and Multi-Tasking Staff positions, applicants must be at least 18 years old and must not exceed 25 years of age. Candidates should check the detailed recruitment notification for any additional post-specific eligibility requirements before proceeding with their applications.
The notification also provides for upper-age relaxation for eligible candidates under the applicable Government of India rules. Applicants belonging to the SC and ST categories can receive a relaxation of five years in the upper age limit. OBC candidates are eligible for a three-year relaxation when applying for posts reserved for their respective categories. Ex-servicemen, persons with benchmark disabilities, Central Government employees and meritorious sportspersons may also qualify for age relaxation, subject to the relevant government regulations and conditions.
Read the official notice here.