Join India's Space Endeavors: ISRO's Scientist/Engineer 'SC' Recruitment 2025

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), through its Centralised Recruitment Board (ICRB), has announced a significant recruitment drive for Scientist/Engineer ‘SC’ positions for the year 2025. This is a golden opportunity for young, talented engineering graduates to contribute to India’s prestigious space programs. These coveted roles fall under the Group-A Gazetted Officer category in various ISRO Centres/Units and as Group ‘A’ (Non-Gazetted Post) in Autonomous Bodies affiliated with ISRO. Successful candidates will be placed in Level-10 of the 7th Pay Commission Pay Matrix, with a starting salary of ₹56,100 per month, extending up to ₹177,500.

Detailed Vacancy Breakdown and Application Timelines

ISRO ICRB has released multiple advertisements for this recruitment drive, catering to various engineering disciplines. Aspiring candidates should pay close attention to the specific application deadlines for each advertisement:

Advertisement No. ISRO:ICRB:03(CEPO):2025

Application Period: Online applications are open from June 24, 2025, to July 14, 2025.
Vacancies:
- Scientist/Engineer SC – Civil Engineering (Code: BE004): 18 vacancies (7 UR, 2 EWS, 4 OBC, 4 SC, 1 ST), with 1 position reserved for PWD.
- Scientist/Engineer SC – Civil Engineering – PRL (Code: BE004A): 1 vacancy (UR-1).
- Scientist/Engineer SC – Electrical Engineering (Code: BE005): 10 vacancies (3 UR, 2 EWS, 2 OBC, 2 SC, 1 ST), with 1 position reserved for PWD.
- Scientist/Engineer SC – Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Engineering (Code: BE006): 9 vacancies (2 UR, 2 OBC, 3 SC), with 1 position reserved for PWD.
- Scientist/Engineer SC – Architecture (Code: BE007): 1 vacancy (UR-1).

Advertisement No. ICRB:02(EMC):2025

Application Period: Online applications were open from May 27, 2025, to June 16, 2025.
Vacancies:
- Scientist/Engineer SC – Electronics Engineering (Code: BE001): 113 vacancies.
- Scientist/Engineer SC – Electronics Engineering – PRL (Code: BE001 A): 2 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): 1 vacancy.

Advertisement No. ICRB:01(EMC):2025

Application Period: Online applications were open from April 29, 2025, to May 19, 2025.
Vacancies:
- 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): 8 vacancies.

Eligibility Criteria: Education, Age, and Selection

To be eligible for these prestigious positions, candidates must possess a BE/B.Tech. in First Class or an equivalent degree. This requires an aggregate minimum of 65% (calculated from the average of all semesters for which results are available) or a CGPA of 6.84/10.

The age limit for applicants is 28 years. However, age relaxation is applicable as per Government of India orders for specific categories including serving Government employees, Ex-Servicemen, Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD), and meritorious Sports persons.

The selection process for the ISRO Scientist/Engineer ‘SC’ Vacancy Recruitment 2025 primarily involves candidates being screened-in for an Interview. This suggests that an initial screening will take place, likely based on academic qualifications and application details, before candidates are called for the final interview round. For those looking to prepare, previous year’s question papers are reportedly available on the ISRO vacancy details page: https://www.isro.gov.in/CurrentOpportunities.html.

Application Fee Details

A uniform application fee of ₹250/- is required for each online application. This fee can be paid using Internet Banking or Debit Card. It’s important to note that initially, all candidates must pay a processing fee of ₹750/- per application. A significant portion of this processing fee will be refunded only to those candidates who successfully appear in the written test.

The refund structure is as follows:

Full Refund (₹750/-): Applicable to candidates exempted from the application fee, which includes all Women, Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), Ex-servicemen [EX], and Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) candidates.
Partial Refund (₹500/-): For all other candidates, after deducting the ₹250/- application fee.

It is explicitly stated that all Women, SC, ST, Ex-servicemen, and PwBD candidates are fully exempted from paying the application fee.

How to Apply and Where to Find More Information

Suitable and desirable engineering graduates are encouraged to apply online through the prescribed format available on the ISRO recruitment website. It is crucial to submit your application on or before the last date specified for each advertisement.

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