ISRO Invites Young Engineers: Scientist/Engineer 'SC' Recruitment 2025

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), through its ISRO Centralised Recruitment Board (ICRB), has announced a significant recruitment drive for Scientist/Engineer ‘SC’ positions in 2025. This is a prime opportunity for talented young engineering graduates to contribute to India’s prestigious space program. Vacancies are available in key disciplines: Electronics, Mechanical, and Computer Science. Successful candidates will join ISRO’s various Centres/Units as Group-A Gazetted Officers, or as Group ‘A’ (Non-Gazetted Post) in Autonomous Bodies of ISRO, starting at an attractive Level-10 of the 7th Pay Commission Pay Matrix, with a basic pay of ₹56,100.

Detailed Vacancy Breakdown and Application Timelines

ISRO has released two separate advertisements for these coveted positions, each with its own application window:

Advertisement No. ICRB:02(EMC):2025

Applications for these roles are open from May 27, 2025, to June 16, 2025.

Scientist/Engineer SC – Electronics Engineering (Code: BE001): 113 vacancies
Scientist/Engineer SC – Electronics Engineering – PRL (Code: BE001 A): 02 vacancies
Scientist/Engineer SC – Mechanical Engineering (Code: BE002): 160 vacancies
Scientist/Engineer SC – Computer Science Engineering (Code: BE003): 44 vacancies
Scientist/Engineer SC – Computer Science Engineering – PRL (Code: BE003 A): 01 vacancy

Advertisement No. ICRB:01(EMC):2025

The application period for these vacancies ran from April 29, 2025, to May 19, 2025.

Scientist/Engineer SC – Electronics Engineering (Code: BE001): 22 vacancies
Scientist/Engineer SC – Mechanical Engineering (Code: BE002): 33 vacancies
Scientist/Engineer SC – Computer Science Engineering (Code: BE003): 08 vacancies

Eligibility Criteria: Qualifications and Age Limit

To be eligible for these esteemed positions, aspiring candidates must meet specific criteria:

Educational Qualification: Applicants should possess a B.E./B.Tech. degree in First Class or its equivalent, with an aggregate minimum of 65% (calculated from the average of all available semester results) or a CGPA of 6.84/10.
Age Limit: The maximum age for applicants is 28 years as of May 19, 2025. However, certain categories of candidates are eligible for age relaxation as per Government of India orders. This includes Serving Government employees, Ex-Servicemen, Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD), and meritorious Sportspersons.

Selection Process and Application Fee Details

The selection process for the ISRO Scientist/Engineer ‘SC’ Recruitment 2025 is structured to identify the most qualified candidates:

Selection Process: Candidates will be screened in for an interview based on their valid scores from either GATE-2024 or GATE-2025. This indicates that a strong performance in the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering is crucial for progressing in the recruitment cycle.
Application Fee: A uniform processing fee of ₹750/- is initially required for each online application. This fee can be paid through Internet Banking, Debit Card, or other online payment methods. However, a portion of this fee will be refunded to candidates who appear for the written test.
- Candidates exempted from the application fee (Women, SC/ST/PwBD, and Ex-Servicemen) will receive a full refund of ₹750/-.
- All other candidates will receive a refund of ₹500/-, meaning ₹250/- will be deducted as the actual application fee.
- It’s important to note that all Women, Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), Ex-serviceman (EX), and Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) candidates are fully exempted from paying the application fee.

How to Apply for ISRO Scientist/Engineer ‘SC’ Recruitment 2025

Interested and eligible engineering graduates are encouraged to apply online. The application process is entirely digital, and candidates must submit their applications through the prescribed format on the official ISRO recruitment website. It’s crucial to complete the application process before the respective last dates mentioned for each advertisement.

For comprehensive information regarding the vacancies, detailed eligibility criteria, and to submit your online application for the ISRO Scientist/Engineer ‘SC’ Vacancy Recruitment 2025, please visit the official ISRO Careers page: https://www.isro.gov.in/Careers.html.