ISRO Recruitment 2025: The National Testing Agency (NTA) released the provisional answer key on April 2025 (tentative). ISRO conducted the exam for Administrative Officer, Accounts Officer, and Purchase & Stores Officer posts on April 2025 (tentative). Candidates could check the answer key online from the official website, i.e., isro.gov.in. Furthermore, they need to enter the roll number and date of birth to check the answer key.
Candidates could further challenge the provisional answer key until May 2025 (tentative). Based on the challenges, NTA releases the final answer key and result. Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) releases various recruitment notifications for posts like Scientist/ Engineer, Technical Assistant, Technician, Draughtsman, Controller, etc., throughout the year. The selection process consists of a written exam and an interview. Read on to find out more!
ISRO Recruitment 2025: Overview
Before getting into the details of ISRO Recruitment, let us have an overview of ISRO recruitment 2025.
Amid the situation due to COVID 19 pandemic, various exams and interviews have been postponed. ISRO will release the exam dates and schedule in the upcoming days on the official website. Check the ISRO recruitment eligibility and details from the table below:
Written exam Postponed. New dates to be announced through the official website.
ISRO Scientist Engineer Recruitment Important Dates 2022
Check the important dates for ISRO Administrative Officer, Accounts Officer, and Purchase & Stores Officer recruitment below:
Events
Important Dates
Online Application Starts On
April 2025 (tentative)
Online Application Ends On
April 2025 (tentative)
Last Date of Online Payment
April 2025 (tentative)
Intimation of Exam City
March 2025 (tentative)
Release of Admit Card
March 2025 (tentative)
ISRO Exam Date
April 2025 (tentative)
Release of Provisional Answer Key
April 2025 (tentative)
Last Date to Challenge the Provisional Answer Key
May 2025 (tentative)
Release of Final Answer Key
To Be Announced
Declaration of Result Date
To Be Announced
ISRO SAC Recruitment 2025
ISRO conducts exams for various posts under the Space Application Centre (SAC) every year. This year the official notification regarding the vacancies at SAC has not yet been released. Candidates are requested to keep a close look at the official website to know the post-wise SAC vacancies at sac.gov.in.
ISRO Recruitment Eligibility Criteria
ISRO releases recruitment notices for various posts, and the eligibility criteria will vary as per the post. Check the post-wise ISRO recruitment eligibility below:
Age Limit
The post-wise age lint for ISRO recruitment is as follows:
Name of Post
Age Limit
Scientist/ Engineer
18 to 35 years
Technical Assistant
18 to 35 years
Technician
18 to 35 years
Hindi Typist
18 to 26 years
Cook
18 to 26 years
Upper Age Limit Relaxation: Apart from the above-mentioned age limit, there is also a provision for relaxation in the upper age limit. A general age relaxation criteria are given below:
Category
Age Relaxation
SC/ ST
5 Years
OBC
3 Years
Ex-Servicemen
3 Years
Educational Qualification
The education qualification criteria will vary as per the applied post. Check the post-wise education qualification criteria below:
Scientist/ Engineer
BE/ BTech Degree in Electronics/ Electronics & Communication/ Electronics & Electrical/ Instrumentation & Control/ Information & Communication Technology (ICT)/ Computer Science/ Information Technology/ Electrical/ Mechanical/ Civil Engineering passed with First Class marks (aggregate marks of 65% or CGPA/CPI grading of 6.84 on a ten scale).
M.E./M.Tech. in respective subjects with minimum aggregate marks of 60% or CGPA/ CPI grading of 6.5 on a ten scale. (OR)
Technical Assistant
Diploma in Electronics / Electronics and Communication/ Mechanical/ Civil/ Electrical Engineering in First class from a recognised institute/ Board/ University.
Hindi Typist 1. Graduate in Art/ Commerce/ Management/ Computer Application courses.
Cook 1. 10th Pass (Matriculation)
How to Apply for ISRO Scientist Engineer Recruitment?
The ISRO applications for various posts will be available on the official website. Candidates must fill out and apply through online mode. The steps to apply online for ISRO Recruitment are given below.
Scroll down and click on “Career” on the bottom left side of the page.
Click on “Centralised Recruitment (ICRB), All locations.”
Now click on recruitment links available for various posts and departments.
Next, click on “Click here to apply.”
Click on the link for the post you want to apply for.
Register for the exam by entering your ‘Personal’ or ‘Contact’ details.
You will receive your ‘Registration ID’ and ‘Password’ on the given email ID and mobile number. Now use the Registration ID and Password to log in.
Fill out the application form with your ‘Personal‘, ‘Educational‘ and ‘Residential‘ and ‘OtherInformation‘.
Upload your scanned ‘Photograph’ and ‘Signature’ as per the prescribed formats & sizes.
Now proceed to pay the application fees. Complete the transaction and save the fee receipt.
Take a printout of the filled application form for future reference.
ISRO Application Fees
Candidates can pay ISRO application fees both in the online and offline mode. In online mode, applicants can pay using Debit Card, Credit Card, or Internet Banking. In the case of paying offline, applicants can visit their nearest SBI branch and deposit the money.
Based on the posts and the recruitment notice, the officials decide the application fee. As per the recent ISRO SAC recruitment notification, there is no application fee for candidates to apply online for various posts.
ISRO Scientist Engineer Recruitment Admit Card
ISRO will issue the admit card to all eligible candidates on the official website, or an intimation will be sent to the candidate’s Email ID. The admit cards or call letters are released separately for the written test and interview/ skill test. Candidates will have to login into their accounts to view and download the admit card. Candidates must compulsorily carry the ISRO Admit Card on the day of examination.
ISRO Scientist Engineer Recruitment Selection Process
The ISRO selection process can vary depending on the post applied. In general, the selection process consists of two stages –
Written Test
Skill Test/ Interview
ISRO Recruitment Exam Pattern
Check the generalised ISRO exam pattern for the written test below:
Sections
No. of Questions
Arithmetic & Reasoning
30
English
20
Trade/ Discipline Related
20
Descriptive Test
10
Total
80
Key Points:
The written test will be conducted for a maximum time duration of 90 minutes.
Each correct answer will be awarded 3 marks.
For every incorrect answer, 1/3rd of the marks will be deducted.
The question paper will be available in the English language only.
ISRO Interview 2025
A written test is not the only parameter for the selection of candidates. The candidates’ performance in the Personal Interview round is also considered. As per the order of merit, 60% marks in the interview would be considered for the final selection of the candidates. The skill test will be conducted for Group ‘B’ & ‘C’ posts instead of an Interview. However, in some cases, the criteria can be changed by ISRO and will be notified to the candidates on the official recruitment notice or official website.
ISRO Exam Centre
The ISRO Recruitment happens at various centres throughout the nation. Check the table below to view the exam centre.
Ahmedabad
Bengaluru
Bhopal
Chennai
Guwahati
Hyderabad
Kolkata
Mumbai
New Delhi
Thiruvananthapuram
ISRO Result 2025
ISRO will release the list of selected candidates after the completion of the recruitment process. The ISRO Result PDF will be available on the official website. Candidates can check the details mentioned on the result to know whether or not they have qualified for the post.
ISRO Posting Centres 2025
ISRO Centralised Recruitment Board recruits Scientist/ Engineer, Technician and various other posts to fill up the vacancies at the following centres:
Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC)
National Remote Sensing Centre (NRSC)
ISRO Inertial Systems Unit (IISU)
ISRO Propulsion Complex (IPRC)
Space Applications Centre (SAC)
Antrix Corporation Limited
Master Control Facility (MCF)
ISRO Satellite Centre (ISAC)
ISRO Telemetry, Tracking and Command Network (ISTRAC)
Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC) SHAR
Department of Space and ISRO HQ
Liquid Propulsion Systems Centre (LPSC)
Laboratory for Electro-Optics Systems (LEOS)
Development and Educational Communication Unit (DECU)
Let us look at some of the frequently asked questions regarding ISRO Recruitment 2025:
Q.1: I am a woman candidate, and I have applied for the post of Scientist/ Engineer. But I am unable to make payment. What should I do? Ans: There is no application fee for women candidates for the post of Scientist/ Engineer.
Q.2: I have successfully registered for the Scientist/ Engineer. When will I get the Admit Card for the written test? Ans: The admit card for the written test for the shortlisted candidates will be notified to your e-mail before the exams.
Q.3: I am working in the private sector. Am I supposed to submit a No Objection Certificate if I get selected for ISRO? Ans: No, if you are a private sector employee, there is no requirement to submit a No Objection Certificate.
Q.4: I have applied for the Scientist/ Engineer. If I am not shortlisted for the written test, will my application fee be refunded? Ans: No, ISRO authorities will not refund the application fee in any situation.
Q.5: I wish to apply for the Scientist/Engineer. My eighth-semester results are not declared. Am I eligible to apply? Ans: No, you cannot apply for the Scientist/ Engineer post if you have not passed your final semester exam.
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