ISRO SDSC SHAR Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 97 Technical Assistant, Technician, Nurse and MTS Posts
Government Job • Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)
● Closing Soon: November 9, 2026
● 97 Technical, Scientific and Support Posts
● 97 Technical, Scientific and Support Posts
The Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC SHAR), Sriharikota, the launch centre of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), has invited online applications for 97 vacancies under Advertisement No. SDSC SHAR/RMT/03/2026, dated October 19, 2026. The posts include Technical Assistant, Scientific Assistant, Library Assistant ‘A’, Nurse ‘B’, Technician ‘B’, Draughtsman ‘B’, Fireman ‘A’, Light Vehicle Driver ‘A’, Heavy Vehicle Driver ‘A’ and Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS). Applications opened on October 19, 2026, at 10:00 AM and close on November 9, 2026, at 11:59 PM, through the official SDSC SHAR recruitment portal at apps.shar.gov.in. The age limit is 18 to 35 years as on November 9, 2026, for most posts (18 to 25 years for Fireman ‘A’ and MTS), and the processing fee is Rs. 750 or Rs. 500 depending on the post code, refundable to candidates who appear in the written test. Selection is through a written test, followed by a skill test, physical test or medical examination, depending on the post. The job location is Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh, with all-India transfer liability. Read the detailed notification before applying, and do not wait for the last day.
⏳ Application Window Closes In
Applications close on November 9, 2026, at 11:59 PM. Submit well before the last hour to avoid last-minute technical problems.
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ISRO SDSC SHAR Vacancy 2026
Technician ‘B’: 43 posts | MTS: 16 posts | Technical Assistant: 14 posts | Heavy Vehicle Driver ‘A’: 7 posts | Light Vehicle Driver ‘A’: 5 posts | Scientific Assistant, Library Assistant ‘A’ and Nurse ‘B’: 3 posts each | Fireman ‘A’: 2 posts | Draughtsman ‘B’: 1 post | Total: 97 posts.
| Post Code | Name of the Post | Vacancies | Pay Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07–11 | Technical Assistant | 14 | Level 7 |
| 12–13 | Scientific Assistant | 3 | Level 7 |
| 14 | Library Assistant ‘A’ | 3 | Level 7 |
| 15 | Nurse ‘B’ | 3 | Level 7 |
| 16–24 | Technician ‘B’ | 43 | Level 3 |
| 25 | Draughtsman ‘B’ | 1 | Level 3 |
| 26 | Fireman ‘A’ | 2 | Level 2 |
| 27 and 30 | Light Vehicle Driver ‘A’ | 5 | Level 2 |
| 28 | Heavy Vehicle Driver ‘A’ | 7 | Level 2 |
| 29 | Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS) | 16 | Level 1 |
| Total | 97 |
The category-wise distribution given in the notification summary checked is UR 37, OBC 29, SC 15, ST 4 and EWS 12, totalling 97. The 43 Technician ‘B’ vacancies are spread across nine trades: Fitter 17, Electronic Mechanic 12, Electrician 5, Chemical 3, Boiler Attendant 2, Turner 1, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning 1, Civil Engineering Assistant 1 and Photography / Digital Photography 1. The 14 Technical Assistant vacancies are spread across Mechanical Engineering 7, Electronics and Communication Engineering 3, Civil Engineering 2, Electrical / Electrical and Electronics Engineering 1 and Computer Science and Engineering 1. Check the detailed notification for the post-wise and category-wise break-up before applying.
ISRO SDSC SHAR Recruitment 2026, Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement No. SDSC SHAR/RMT/03/2026 | October 19, 2026 |
| Online application starts | October 19, 2026, 10:00 AM |
| Last date to apply online | November 9, 2026, up to 11:59 PM |
| Last date for fee payment | November 9, 2026, up to 11:59 PM |
| Written test (computer-based) date | To be announced |
Exam-date note: the notification does not announce the written test date, and this post does not invent one. The written test is computer-based and is held in 18 cities, as given in the notification summaries checked. Check the official SDSC SHAR website for the confirmed examination schedule.
Eligibility for ISRO SDSC SHAR Recruitment 2026
Qualification and age conditions differ from post to post, so check the detailed notification for your exact post code before applying.
🎓 Technical Assistant
First Class Diploma in the relevant engineering discipline (Mechanical, Electrical / Electrical and Electronics, Computer Science, Electronics and Communication or Civil Engineering) from a recognised university or institution.
🎓 Scientific Assistant, Library Assistant and Nurse
Scientific Assistant (Physics): First Class B.Sc. with Physics, Mathematics and Chemistry, as prescribed in the notification. Scientific Assistant (Fine Arts / Visual Arts): First Class BFA in Photography or the specified Visual Arts qualification in Cinematography. Library Assistant ‘A’: First Class Graduation and First Class Master’s Degree in Library Science. Nurse ‘B’: First Class Diploma in Nursing of the prescribed duration, along with the applicable registration requirements.
🎓 Technician ‘B’, Draughtsman ‘B’, Fireman ‘A’, Drivers and MTS
Technician ‘B’ and Draughtsman ‘B’: SSLC / SSC pass with the prescribed ITI / NTC / NAC qualification in the relevant trade from NCVT. Fireman ‘A’: SSLC / SSC pass, along with the prescribed physical and medical fitness requirements. Light Vehicle Driver ‘A’ and Heavy Vehicle Driver ‘A’: SSLC / SSC pass, the prescribed driving licence and relevant driving experience. Multi-Tasking Staff: SSLC / SSC pass, as prescribed in the notification.
🎂 Age Limit (as on November 9, 2026)
Post codes 07 to 25, 27, 28 and 30: 18 to 35 years. Fireman ‘A’ (post code 26) and Multi-Tasking Staff (post code 29): 18 to 25 years. Relaxation: 5 years for SC and ST candidates for posts reserved for these categories, 3 years for OBC candidates for OBC-reserved posts, and relaxation for ex-servicemen, persons with benchmark disabilities, Central Government employees and meritorious sportspersons as per the applicable Government of India rules and the notification.
📏 Pay and Posting
Approximate monthly gross emoluments at the minimum of the pay level, including basic pay and dearness allowance, with House Rent Allowance and transport allowance extra as per Government of India orders: Level 7 posts Rs. 71,840; Level 3 posts Rs. 34,720; Fireman ‘A’ (Level 2) Rs. 31,840; Light and Heavy Vehicle Driver ‘A’ (Level 2) and MTS (Level 1) Rs. 28,800. Job location: Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh. Selected candidates may be posted to any ISRO centre or unit and are subject to all-India transfer liability.
📄 One Application per Post Code
Each post code needs a separate application and a separate fee payment. If you wish to apply for more than one post code, submit a separate application for each one and enter your bank account details correctly, because the fee refund goes to that account.
Application Fee and Refund
The processing fee differs by post code, and it is refunded to candidates who appear in the written test.
| Post Codes | Processing Fee (payable by every candidate) | Refund after appearing in the written test |
|---|---|---|
| 07 to 15 (Technical Assistant, Scientific Assistant, Library Assistant, Nurse) | Rs. 750 | Full refund of Rs. 750 for women, SC, ST, PwBD and ex-servicemen candidates; Rs. 500 for all other candidates |
| 16 to 30 (Technician, Draughtsman, Fireman, Drivers, MTS) | Rs. 500 | Full refund of Rs. 500 for women, SC, ST, PwBD and ex-servicemen candidates; Rs. 400 for all other candidates |
Pay online only through the official recruitment portal. The fee is called a processing fee in the notification, and the refund is made only to candidates who appear in the written test. Pay separately for each post code you apply for.
Selection Process and Exam Pattern
1. Written Test (Computer-Based)
Technical Assistant, Scientific Assistant, Library Assistant ‘A’, Technician ‘B’ and Draughtsman ‘B’: 80 multiple-choice questions in 90 minutes, 1 mark for a correct answer and a deduction of 0.33 marks for a wrong answer. Nurse ‘B’: 80 multiple-choice questions in 120 minutes. Light and Heavy Vehicle Driver ‘A’: 100 questions in 120 minutes on the Motor Vehicles Act, English, arithmetic and general knowledge. Multi-Tasking Staff: 100 questions in 90 minutes. The written test is computer-based and is held in 18 cities.
2. Skill Test / Physical Test / Medical Examination
Technical Assistant, Scientific Assistant, Library Assistant ‘A’, Technician ‘B’, Draughtsman ‘B’ and Nurse ‘B’: a skill test, which is qualifying in nature. Fireman ‘A’: a Physical Efficiency Test (PET) and a Detailed Medical Examination (DME); candidates must upload a preliminary medical certificate in the prescribed format with the application. Drivers: a driving skill test, in which every candidate needs 60% to qualify. Multi-Tasking Staff: selection is based on the written test only.
3. Final Selection
Final empanelment for all posts except MTS is based on the marks obtained in the written test, from among the candidates who qualify in the respective skill, physical or medical tests. For MTS, selection is based on the written test alone.
How to Apply for ISRO SDSC SHAR Recruitment 2026
1
Read the notification
Go to the official SDSC SHAR website at shar.gov.in and open Advertisement No. SDSC SHAR/RMT/03/2026, dated October 19, 2026. Read it in full, including the post-wise qualifications, age conditions, fee and refund rules and instructions, before applying.
2
Open the recruitment portal
Go to the official SDSC SHAR recruitment portal at apps.shar.gov.in/Recruitment and register with your details. Keep a valid email address and mobile number ready, and enter your bank account details correctly for the fee refund.
3
Fill one application per post code
Select the post code you wish to apply for, fill in the application form, and upload the required documents, including the preliminary medical certificate if you are applying for Fireman ‘A’. Submit a separate application and pay a separate fee for each additional post code.
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Pay the fee and submit before November 9, 2026
Pay the applicable processing fee online and complete the submission by November 9, 2026, up to 11:59 PM. Download and save the submitted application form and the payment receipt for future reference.
Important Links
Official website: shar.gov.in
Apply online: Apply online on apps.shar.gov.in/Recruitment
Notification: Advertisement No. SDSC SHAR/RMT/03/2026, dated October 19, 2026, for 97 posts. Read the detailed notification on shar.gov.in for the full vacancy break-up, qualifications, age relaxations, fee and refund rules and examination scheme before applying.
ISRO SDSC SHAR Recruitment 2026, FAQs
How many vacancies are announced under ISRO SDSC SHAR Recruitment 2026?
A total of 97 vacancies across post codes 07 to 30: Technician ‘B’ 43, Multi-Tasking Staff 16, Technical Assistant 14, Heavy Vehicle Driver ‘A’ 7, Light Vehicle Driver ‘A’ 5, Scientific Assistant 3, Library Assistant ‘A’ 3, Nurse ‘B’ 3, Fireman ‘A’ 2 and Draughtsman ‘B’ 1.
What is the last date to apply for ISRO SDSC SHAR Recruitment 2026?
November 9, 2026, up to 11:59 PM. The application window opened on October 19, 2026, at 10:00 AM, and the fee must also be paid by November 9, 2026, up to 11:59 PM.
What is the advertisement number for ISRO SDSC SHAR Recruitment 2026?
Advertisement No. SDSC SHAR/RMT/03/2026, dated October 19, 2026, issued by the Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC SHAR), Sriharikota, under the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO).
What qualifications are needed for ISRO SDSC SHAR Recruitment 2026?
It depends on the post: Technical Assistant needs a First Class Diploma in the relevant engineering discipline; Scientific Assistant needs a First Class B.Sc. or BFA as prescribed; Library Assistant ‘A’ needs First Class Graduation and a First Class Master’s Degree in Library Science; Nurse ‘B’ needs a First Class Diploma in Nursing with registration; Technician ‘B’ and Draughtsman ‘B’ need SSLC / SSC with an ITI / NTC / NAC qualification in the relevant trade; Fireman ‘A’, Drivers and MTS need SSLC / SSC, with a driving licence and experience for the driver posts.
What is the age limit for ISRO SDSC SHAR Recruitment 2026?
18 to 35 years as on November 9, 2026, for post codes 07 to 25, 27, 28 and 30, and 18 to 25 years for Fireman ‘A’ (post code 26) and Multi-Tasking Staff (post code 29). Relaxation of 5 years for SC and ST candidates and 3 years for OBC candidates applies to reserved posts, with further relaxation for ex-servicemen, persons with benchmark disabilities, Central Government employees and meritorious sportspersons as per Government of India rules.
What is the application fee for ISRO SDSC SHAR Recruitment 2026?
Rs. 750 for post codes 07 to 15 and Rs. 500 for post codes 16 to 30, payable online only. Candidates who appear in the written test get a refund: a full refund for women, SC, ST, PwBD and ex-servicemen candidates, and Rs. 500 (post codes 07 to 15) or Rs. 400 (post codes 16 to 30) for all other candidates.
What is the selection process for ISRO SDSC SHAR Recruitment 2026?
A computer-based written test, followed by a skill test for Technical Assistant, Scientific Assistant, Library Assistant ‘A’, Technician ‘B’, Draughtsman ‘B’, Nurse ‘B’ and Drivers; a Physical Efficiency Test and Detailed Medical Examination for Fireman ‘A’; and the written test only for Multi-Tasking Staff. Final empanelment is based on written-test marks among candidates who qualify in the later stages.
What is the exam pattern for ISRO SDSC SHAR Recruitment 2026?
For Technical Assistant, Scientific Assistant, Library Assistant ‘A’, Technician ‘B’ and Draughtsman ‘B’, the written test has 80 multiple-choice questions in 90 minutes, with 1 mark for a correct answer and a deduction of 0.33 marks for a wrong answer. Nurse ‘B’ has 80 questions in 120 minutes, Drivers have 100 questions in 120 minutes, and MTS has 100 questions in 90 minutes.
What is the salary for ISRO SDSC SHAR posts?
Approximate monthly gross emoluments at the minimum of the pay level: Rs. 71,840 for Level 7 posts (Technical Assistant, Scientific Assistant, Library Assistant ‘A’, Nurse ‘B’), Rs. 34,720 for Level 3 posts (Technician ‘B’, Draughtsman ‘B’), Rs. 31,840 for Fireman ‘A’, and Rs. 28,800 for Light and Heavy Vehicle Driver ‘A’ and MTS, with House Rent Allowance and transport allowance extra.
Where do I apply for ISRO SDSC SHAR Recruitment 2026?
Apply online through the official SDSC SHAR recruitment portal at apps.shar.gov.in/Recruitment, or through the official website shar.gov.in, by November 9, 2026, up to 11:59 PM.
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