The Satish Dhawan Space Centre SHAR (SDSC SHAR), Sriharikota — a unit of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) under the Department of Space, Government of India — has released Advertisement No. SDSC SHAR/RMT/03/2026 dated 19 October 2026. Through this recruitment, the centre will fill 97 posts of 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). Online applications are open from 19 October 2026 (10:00 AM) to 9 November 2026 (11:59 PM). Candidates from 10th pass to postgraduate level can apply, depending on the post. Read the notification for eligibility, selection process, pay scale and all other information.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Released | 19 October 2026 |
| Online Application Start | 19 October 2026 (10:00 AM) |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 9 November 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Fee Payment Last Date | 9 November 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Admit Card | To be notified |
| Written Test (CBT) Date | To be notified |
| Skill Test / PET Date | To be notified |
Application Fee
| Post Codes | Fee |
|---|---|
| 07 to 15 (Technical Assistant, Scientific Assistant, Library Assistant, Nurse) | Rs. 750 |
| 16 to 30 (Technician, Draughtsman, Fireman, Driver, MTS) | Rs. 500 |
The processing fee is payable online only, and a separate application with a separate fee is needed for each post code. The fee is refunded if the candidate appears in the written test — women, SC, ST, PwBD and Ex-Servicemen candidates get a full refund, while all other candidates get Rs. 500 back (post codes 07–15) or Rs. 400 back (post codes 16–30). Enter your bank account details correctly in the form, because the refund is credited there. Candidates should confirm the exact fee on the official portal before paying.
Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Pay Level | Vacancies | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|
| Technical Assistant – Mechanical Engineering | Level 7 | 7 | First class Diploma (Mechanical) |
| Technical Assistant – Electrical / EEE | Level 7 | 1 | First class Diploma (Electrical/EEE) |
| Technical Assistant – Computer Science & Engineering | Level 7 | 1 | First class Diploma (CSE) |
| Technical Assistant – Electronics & Communication | Level 7 | 3 | First class Diploma (ECE) |
| Technical Assistant – Civil Engineering | Level 7 | 2 | First class Diploma (Civil) |
| Scientific Assistant – Physics | Level 7 | 2 | First class B.Sc. (Physics main) |
| Scientific Assistant – Fine Arts (Photography) / Visual Arts | Level 7 | 1 | First class BFA (Photography) / Visual Arts |
| Library Assistant ‘A’ | Level 7 | 3 | First class Graduation + First class MLIS |
| Nurse ‘B’ | Level 7 | 3 | First class Diploma in Nursing |
| Technician ‘B’ – Electrician | Level 3 | 5 | SSLC + ITI (Electrician) |
| Technician ‘B’ – Chemical | Level 3 | 3 | SSLC + ITI (Chemical) |
| Technician ‘B’ – Fitter | Level 3 | 17 | SSLC + ITI (Fitter) |
| Technician ‘B’ – Electronic Mechanic | Level 3 | 12 | SSLC + ITI (Electronic Mechanic) |
| Technician ‘B’ – Boiler Attendant (Rasayani) | Level 3 | 2 | SSLC + NAC with First class Boiler Attendant certificate |
| Technician ‘B’ – Turner | Level 3 | 1 | SSLC + ITI (Turner) |
| Technician ‘B’ – Refrigeration & Air Conditioning | Level 3 | 1 | SSLC + ITI (R&AC) |
| Technician ‘B’ – Civil Engineering Assistant | Level 3 | 1 | SSLC + ITI (Civil) |
| Technician ‘B’ – Photography / Digital Photography | Level 3 | 1 | SSLC + ITI (Photography) |
| Draughtsman ‘B’ – Civil | Level 3 | 1 | SSLC + ITI (Draughtsman Civil) |
| Fireman ‘A’ | Level 2 | 2 | 10th pass + physical standards |
| Light Vehicle Driver ‘A’ | Level 2 | 1 | 10th pass + 3 years experience + LVD licence |
| Heavy Vehicle Driver ‘A’ | Level 2 | 7 | 10th pass + 5 years experience + HVD licence |
| Light Vehicle Driver ‘A’ (ADRIN, Secunderabad) | Level 2 | 4 | 10th pass + 3 years experience + LVD licence |
| Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS) | Level 1 | 16 | Matriculation / 10th pass |
| Total | 97 |
The total of 97 is the sum of the post-wise figures; the vacancies are provisional and may change as per requirement. Most posts are at SDSC SHAR, Sriharikota (Andhra Pradesh); some Technician posts are also at the Propellant Complex, Rasayani (Maharashtra) and BRLS, Balasore (Odisha); the LVD post code 30 is at ADRIN, Secunderabad (Telangana). Candidates applying for post codes with two locations must give their order of preference. Selected candidates are liable to be posted to any ISRO / Department of Space centre, with all-India transfer liability. Candidates should confirm the post-wise and category-wise distribution in the official notification.
Eligibility Criteria
Technical Assistant (post codes 07–11): First class diploma of minimum 3 years duration in the relevant engineering branch (Mechanical, Electrical / Electrical & Electronics, Computer Science, Electronics & Communication, Civil) from a recognised University or Institution.
Scientific Assistant – Physics (12): First class B.Sc. with Physics as the main subject and Mathematics and Chemistry as ancillary subjects.
Scientific Assistant – Fine Arts (13): First class Bachelor of Fine Arts (Photography) or Visual Arts (Cinematography).
Library Assistant ‘A’ (14): First class graduation, plus a first class Master’s degree in Library Science or Library & Information Science, or equivalent.
Nurse ‘B’ (15): First class diploma in Nursing of not less than three years duration, recognised by the State or Central Government, with registration with the State Nursing Council.
Technician ‘B’ (16–24): SSLC / SSC pass plus ITI / NTC / NAC from NCVT in the relevant trade. The Boiler Attendant post additionally needs a first class Boiler Attendant certificate.
Draughtsman ‘B’ (25): SSLC / SSC pass plus ITI / NTC / NAC in the Draughtsman (Civil) trade from NCVT.
Fireman ‘A’ (26): SSLC / SSC / Matriculation / 10th pass, and must meet the prescribed physical fitness and endurance standards. A preliminary medical examination certificate from a government medical officer (not below Assistant Civil Surgeon rank) is required with the application.
Light Vehicle Driver ‘A’ (27, 30): 10th pass, 3 years’ experience as a Light Vehicle Driver after obtaining a valid LVD licence, with a valid driving licence.
Heavy Vehicle Driver ‘A’ (28): 10th pass, 5 years’ experience (minimum 3 years as a Heavy Vehicle Driver, balance in light motor vehicles) after obtaining the licence, with a valid HVD licence and Public Service Badge where statutory. Experience certificates must come from Government, semi-Government, registered companies, societies or trusts — certificates from individuals and part-time experience are not accepted.
Multi-Tasking Staff (29): Matriculation / SSLC / SSC or equivalent pass.
Essential qualifications must be possessed, valid or issued as on the last date of application, 09.11.2026. Candidates claiming equivalence of a qualification must produce certified documentary evidence at the skill test or document verification.
Age Limit
| Post Codes | Age Limit (as on 09.11.2026) |
|---|---|
| 07 to 25, 27, 28 and 30 | 18 to 35 years |
| 26 (Fireman ‘A’) and 29 (MTS) | 18 to 25 years |
Upper age relaxation of 5 years for SC / ST and 3 years for OBC candidates applies against posts reserved for these categories. Ex-Servicemen, PwBD candidates, Central Government servants and meritorious sportspersons get relaxation as per Government of India orders. PwBD candidates need a relevant disability of at least 40 percent to claim age relaxation.
Salary / Pay Scale
- Technical Assistant, Scientific Assistant, Library Assistant ‘A’, Nurse ‘B’ — Level 7: Rs. 44,900 – 1,42,400 (approximate gross Rs. 71,840 per month at the minimum of the pay level, basic + DA)
- Technician ‘B’, Draughtsman ‘B’ — Level 3: Rs. 21,700 – 69,100 (approximate gross Rs. 34,720 per month)
- Fireman ‘A’, LVD ‘A’, HVD ‘A’ — Level 2: Rs. 19,900 – 63,200 (approximate gross Rs. 31,840 per month)
- Multi-Tasking Staff — Level 1: Rs. 18,000 – 56,900 (approximate gross Rs. 28,800 per month)
The figures above exclude HRA and Transport Allowance, which are paid as per Government of India orders. Selected candidates are covered by the National Pension System / Unified Pension Scheme, and get medical facilities for self and dependants, canteen and library facilities, free transport in lieu of transport allowance, housing in lieu of HRA, Leave Travel Concession, group insurance and house building advance, as per extant norms. The posts are temporary but likely to continue, as stated in the notification.
Selection Process
- Written Test: An online Computer Based Test (CBT) for all posts.
- Skill Test: For Technical Assistant, Scientific Assistant, Library Assistant ‘A’, Technician ‘B’, Draughtsman ‘B’ and Nurse ‘B’ — qualifying in nature on a go-no-go basis (marks not counted in the final merit).
- Physical Efficiency Test (PET) + Detailed Medical Examination (DME): For Fireman ‘A’ only, in two stages on a go-no-go basis.
- Skill Test (drivers): For LVD ‘A’ and HVD ‘A’, with a minimum of 60 percent for all categories.
- Final merit: Prepared in order of written test marks, up to the notified vacancies. In case of a tie, the academic score of the essential qualification is the first tie-breaker.
For most posts the skill test is purely qualifying — the final panel depends only on written test marks. Multi-Tasking Staff is selected through the written test alone, with no skill test.
Exam Pattern
| Post Group | Written Test | Marking | Skill / Physical Stage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Technical Assistant, Scientific Assistant, Library Assistant ‘A’, Technician ‘B’, Draughtsman ‘B’ | 80 MCQs in 1.5 hours | +1 correct, -0.33 wrong | Skill test 100 marks, qualifying only; shortlisting 1:5 |
| Nurse ‘B’ | 80 questions, 120 minutes, 80 marks | +1 correct, -0.33 wrong | Skill test go-no-go; merit by written marks |
| Fireman ‘A’ | 80 questions, 120 minutes, 80 marks | +1 correct, -0.33 wrong | PET two stages (go-no-go) + DME; PET shortlisting up to 1:50 |
| LVD ‘A’, HVD ‘A’ | 100 questions in 120 minutes — Motor Vehicles Act 50, English 15, Arithmetic 15, General Knowledge 20 | 1 mark each, -0.25 wrong | Skill test, minimum 60 percent; shortlisting 1:5 |
| Multi-Tasking Staff | 100 questions in 90 minutes — numerical ability, reasoning, general awareness, English | 1 mark each, -0.25 wrong | None |
Qualifying marks in the written test: 32 out of 80 for Unreserved candidates (24 out of 80 for Reserved candidates, only against reserved posts) for the 80-mark papers; for MTS, 50 percent for Unreserved / EWS, 45 percent for OBC and 40 percent for other reserved categories. Unattempted questions carry no penalty. The CBT will be held in 18 cities — Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Bhopal, Bhubaneswar, Chennai, Dehradun, Guntur, Guwahati, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Lucknow, Mumbai, Nagpur, New Delhi, Patna, Thiruvananthapuram, Tirupati and Visakhapatnam — subject to a minimum number of candidates.
Documents Required
- Recent colour passport-size photograph (not older than 6 months), .jpg format, up to 40 KB, 110 x 140 pixels
- Signature, .jpg format, up to 20 KB, 200 x 50 pixels
- Documents for essential qualifications (SSC / ITI / NTC / NAC / Diploma / Graduation / Post Graduation), up to 1 MB
- SC / ST / disability / Ex-Servicemen certificate, as applicable (for full fee refund)
- Caste / OBC (non-creamy layer) / EWS (income and asset certificate for FY 2025-26, valid for 2026-27) certificates in the prescribed formats
- Disability certificate for PwBD candidates
- Discharge certificate for Ex-Servicemen
- Preliminary medical examination certificate for Fireman ‘A’, in the prescribed format, from a government medical officer not below Assistant Civil Surgeon rank (valid 6 months)
- No Objection Certificate from the employer, for Government and PSU employees
Applications without the required uploads are treated as invalid. Originals of all certificates must be shown at the skill test or document verification.
How to Apply
- Read the official notification carefully before filling the form.
- Visit the official SDSC SHAR websites — shar.gov.in or apps.shar.gov.in — and open the recruitment section for Advertisement No. SDSC SHAR/RMT/03/2026.
- Choose your post code and read the eligibility conditions again. Note that a separate application (and separate fee) is needed for each post code.
- Register with a correct e-mail ID and mobile number — both are compulsory, as all communication is sent to them.
- Fill in your personal, educational and (where asked) place-of-posting preference details.
- Upload the photograph, signature and other required documents in the prescribed size and format.
- Pay the processing fee online and enter your bank account details correctly for the refund.
- Submit the form before 09.11.2026, 23:59 hrs, and download the registration confirmation form for future reference.
- Avoid submitting more than one application for the same post code — if you do, the last submitted application is treated as final.
Interested candidates can read the full notification before applying.
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FAQs
Q1. What is the last date to apply for ISRO SHAR Recruitment 2026?
The last date for online registration, including fee payment, is 9 November 2026 up to 11:59 PM. Registration opened on 19 October 2026 at 10:00 AM.
Q2. How many vacancies are there in ISRO SHAR RMT/03/2026?
Adding the post-wise figures gives 97 vacancies across post codes 07 to 30. The notification itself does not state a grand total, and the vacancies are provisional.
Q3. What is the application fee for ISRO SHAR Recruitment 2026?
The processing fee is Rs. 750 for post codes 07 to 15 and Rs. 500 for post codes 16 to 30, payable online only. It is refunded in full to women, SC, ST, PwBD and Ex-Servicemen candidates (and in part to others) if they appear in the written test.
Q4. What is the age limit for ISRO SHAR Recruitment 2026?
As on 09.11.2026, the age limit is 18 to 35 years for post codes 07 to 25, 27, 28 and 30, and 18 to 25 years for Fireman ‘A’ and Multi-Tasking Staff, with relaxation for reserved categories as per rules.
Q5. What is the salary of a Technical Assistant at SDSC SHAR?
Technical Assistant is a Level 7 post with a pay scale of Rs. 44,900 to Rs. 1,42,400, with approximate gross emoluments of Rs. 71,840 per month at the minimum of the pay level (basic + DA).
Q6. Can I apply for more than one post?
Yes, but you must submit a separate application for each post code and pay the fee separately each time. Avoid submitting multiple applications for the same post code.
Q7. Where will the posting be?
Most posts are at SDSC SHAR, Sriharikota (Andhra Pradesh). Some posts are at the Propellant Complex, Rasayani (Maharashtra), BRLS Balasore (Odisha) or ADRIN Secunderabad (Telangana). Selected candidates may also be posted to any ISRO or Department of Space unit.
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Sources: Advertisement No. SDSC SHAR/RMT/03/2026 dated 19.10.2026; shar.gov.in; apps.shar.gov.in.
We wish all candidates the best for their application.