ISRO SDSC SHAR Recruitment 2026 Notification
SDSC SHAR Recruitment for Technical Assistant, Technician 'B', MTS and other posts (Advertisement No. SDSC SHAR/RMT/03/2026)
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ISRO's Satish Dhawan Space Centre SHAR, Sriharikota has 97 vacancies under Advertisement No. SDSC SHAR/RMT/03/2026 for Technical Assistant, Scientific Assistant, Library Assistant 'A', Nurse 'B', Technician 'B', Draughtsman 'B', Fireman 'A', Light and Heavy Vehicle Driver 'A' and Multi-Tasking Staff. Apply online at apps.shar.gov.in from 19 October 2026 (10:00) to 9 November 2026 (23:59).
ISRO SDSC SHAR Recruitment 2026 at a glance
- ISRO SDSC SHAR Recruitment 2026 status
- Form closed
- ISRO SDSC SHAR Recruitment 2026 last date
- 9 Nov 2026, 23:59 IST
- Total vacancies
- 97
- Age limit
- 18–35 years (18–25 for Fireman 'A' and MTS), as on 9 Nov 2026
- Application fee
- Post Codes 07–15, all candidates (processing fee): ₹750; Post Codes 16–30, all candidates (processing fee): ₹500
- Qualification
- 10th pass / ITI / Diploma / Graduate / Post graduate
- Pay
- ₹18,000 – ₹1,42,400 (Pay Level 1 to 7, by post)
Forms open now
ISRO SDSC SHAR Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
- Advertisement dated
- Online registration opens
- Last date to apply (with fee)
- Written testWill be intimated separately
ISRO SDSC SHAR Recruitment 2026 Application Fee
| Post Codes 07–15, all candidates (processing fee) | ₹750 |
|---|---|
| Post Codes 16–30, all candidates (processing fee) | ₹500 |
ISRO SDSC SHAR Recruitment 2026 Age Limit as on 9 Nov 2026
| Age limit | 18–35 years (18–25 for Fireman 'A' and MTS) |
|---|---|
| Relaxation: SC / ST (against reserved posts) | 5 years |
| Relaxation: OBC (against reserved posts) | 3 years |
| Relaxation: Ex-Servicemen / PwBD / Central Govt servants / Meritorious sportspersons | As per Government of India orders |
ISRO SDSC SHAR Recruitment 2026 Eligibility
- Technical Assistant (Post Codes 07–11): First Class Diploma of at least 3 years in the relevant engineering branch. Scientific Assistant: First Class B.Sc. with Physics (main) and Mathematics & Chemistry, or First Class BFA (Photography) / Visual Arts (Cinematography).
- Library Assistant 'A': Graduation in First Class plus a First Class Master's in Library Science / Library & Information Science. Nurse 'B': First Class Diploma in Nursing of at least 3 years, registered with the State Nursing Council.
- Technician 'B' and Draughtsman 'B' (Post Codes 16–25): SSLC / SSC pass plus ITI / NTC / NAC from NCVT in the trade named for the post code.
- Fireman 'A' and MTS: 10th / SSLC / SSC / Matric pass; Fireman must also meet the physical standards in Annexure-C. Drivers: 10th pass with 3 years' experience as Light Vehicle Driver (LVD 'A') or 5 years' driving experience, at least 3 on heavy vehicles (HVD 'A'), plus a valid licence.
- Age as on 9 November 2026: 18–35 years for all post codes except Fireman 'A' (26) and MTS (29), where it is 18–25 years. SC/ST get 5 years and OBC 3 years of relaxation against posts reserved for them.
- Qualifications must be held as on 9 November 2026, the last date of the application. Only Indian nationals may apply.
ISRO SDSC SHAR Recruitment 2026 Selection Process
- Technical Assistant / Scientific Assistant / Library Assistant 'A' / Technician 'B' / Draughtsman 'B': written test of 80 MCQs in 1.5 hours (+1 per correct answer, −0.33 per wrong answer), then a 100-mark skill test that is qualifying only. Pass marks in the written test: 32/80 (unreserved), 24/80 (reserved); skill test 50/100 (unreserved), 40/100 (reserved). Shortlisting for the skill test is 1:5 with at least 10 candidates.
- Nurse 'B': written test of 80 questions, 80 marks, 120 minutes (−0.33 per wrong answer), then a go/no-go skill test.
- Fireman 'A': written test of 80 questions, 80 marks, 120 minutes (−0.33 per wrong answer); up to 1:50 shortlisted for a two-stage Physical Efficiency Test (go/no-go), then Detailed Medical Examination.
- Light / Heavy Vehicle Driver 'A': written test of 100 questions in 120 minutes (Motor Vehicles Act 50, English 15, Arithmetic 15, General Knowledge 20; −0.25 per wrong answer) needing 50% in Part A and 50% in Parts B–D combined, then a skill test needing 60% for all categories.
- Multi-Tasking Staff: written test only, 100 questions in 90 minutes (−0.25 per wrong answer); qualifying marks 50% for UR/EWS, 45% for OBC and 40% for other reserved categories.
- Final empanelment in every post is in order of written test marks, among candidates who clear the skill test, PET or medical as applicable.
ISRO SDSC SHAR Recruitment 2026 Exam Pattern
| Stage | Subject | Questions | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written test | Technical Asst / Scientific Asst / Library Asst 'A' / Technician 'B' / Draughtsman 'B' | 80 | – | 1.5 hours |
| Skill test (qualifying) | Technical Asst / Scientific Asst / Library Asst 'A' / Technician 'B' / Draughtsman 'B' | – | 100 | – |
| Written test | Nurse 'B' | 80 | 80 | 120 minutes |
| Written test | Fireman 'A' | 80 | 80 | 120 minutes |
| Drivers – Part A | Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 | 50 | – | – |
| Drivers – Part B | Elementary English of 8th Standard level | 15 | – | – |
| Drivers – Part C | Elementary Arithmetic of 10th Standard level | 15 | – | – |
| Drivers – Part D | General Knowledge | 20 | – | 120 minutes for all parts |
| Written test | MTS: Numerical & Mathematical ability, Reasoning & Problem solving, General Awareness, English Language & Comprehension | 100 | – | 90 minutes for all parts |
ISRO SDSC SHAR Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details
| Post | Qualification | Posts |
|---|---|---|
| Technical Assistant – Mechanical Engineering (Post Code 07) | First Class Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (minimum 3 years) | 7 |
| Technical Assistant – Electrical / Electrical & Electronics Engineering (Post Code 08) | First Class Diploma in Electrical / Electrical & Electronics Engineering (minimum 3 years) | 1 |
| Technical Assistant – Computer Science & Engineering (Post Code 09) | First Class Diploma in Computer Science & Engineering (minimum 3 years) | 1 |
| Technical Assistant – Electronics & Communication Engineering (Post Code 10) | First Class Diploma in Electronics & Communication Engineering (minimum 3 years) | 3 |
| Technical Assistant – Civil Engineering (Post Code 11) | First Class Diploma in Civil Engineering (minimum 3 years) | 2 |
| Scientific Assistant – Physics (Post Code 12) | First Class B.Sc. with Physics as main and Mathematics & Chemistry as ancillary subjects | 2 |
| Scientific Assistant – Fine Arts (Photography) / Visual Arts (Cinematography) (Post Code 13) | First Class Bachelor of Fine Arts (Photography) / Visual Arts (Cinematography) | 1 |
| Library Assistant 'A' (Post Code 14) | Graduation in First Class + First Class Master's Degree in Library Science / Library & Information Science or equivalent | 3 |
| Nurse 'B' (Post Code 15) | First Class Diploma in Nursing (not less than 3 years), registered with the State Nursing Council | 3 |
| Technician 'B' – Electrician (Post Code 16) | SSLC / SSC pass + ITI / NTC / NAC in Electrician Trade from NCVT | 5 |
| Technician 'B' – Chemical (Post Code 17) | SSLC / SSC pass + ITI / NTC / NAC from NCVT in Chemical, Attendant Operator (Chemical), Instrument Mechanic (Chemical), Maintenance Mechanic (Chemical Plant) or Laboratory Assistant (Chemical) | 3 |
| Technician 'B' – Fitter (Post Code 18) | SSLC / SSC pass + ITI / NTC / NAC in Fitter Trade from NCVT | 17 |
| Technician 'B' – Electronic Mechanic (Post Code 19) | SSLC / SSC pass + ITI / NTC / NAC in Electronic Mechanic Trade from NCVT | 12 |
| Technician 'B' – Boiler Attendant, PCR Rasayani (Post Code 20) | SSLC / SSC pass + NAC in Boiler Attendant Trade from NCVT with First Class Boiler Attendant certificate | 2 |
| Technician 'B' – Turner (Post Code 21) | SSLC / SSC pass + ITI / NTC / NAC in Turner Trade from NCVT | 1 |
| Technician 'B' – Refrigeration and Air Conditioning (Post Code 22) | SSLC / SSC pass + ITI / NTC / NAC in Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Trade from NCVT | 1 |
| Technician 'B' – Civil Engineering Assistant (Post Code 23) | SSLC / SSC pass + ITI / NTC / NAC in Civil Engineering Assistant Trade from NCVT | 1 |
| Technician 'B' – Photography / Digital Photography (Post Code 24) | SSLC / SSC pass + ITI / NTC / NAC in Photography / Digital Photography Trade from NCVT | 1 |
| Draughtsman 'B' – Civil (Post Code 25) | SSLC / SSC pass + ITI / NTC / NAC in Draughtsman (Civil) Trade from NCVT | 1 |
| Fireman 'A' (Post Code 26) | SSLC / SSC / Matric / 10th pass + prescribed physical fitness and endurance standards | 2 |
| Light Vehicle Driver 'A', SDSC SHAR (Post Code 27) | SSLC / SSC / Matric / 10th pass + 3 years experience as Light Vehicle Driver + valid LVD licence | 1 |
| Heavy Vehicle Driver 'A' (Post Code 28) | SSLC / SSC / Matric / 10th pass + 5 years driving experience (at least 3 as Heavy Vehicle Driver) + HVD licence and Public Service Badge | 7 |
| Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS) (Post Code 29) | Matriculation / SSLC / SSC or equivalent pass | 16 |
| Light Vehicle Driver 'A', ADRIN Secunderabad (Post Code 30) | SSLC / SSC / Matric / 10th pass + 3 years experience as Light Vehicle Driver + valid LVD licence | 4 |
| Total | 97 | |
How to Apply for ISRO SDSC SHAR Recruitment 2026
- Visit https://apps.shar.gov.in (or http://www.shar.gov.in) between 19 October 2026 (10:00) and 9 November 2026 (23:59) and register online. Fill one application for each post code you want.
- Give a working e-mail ID and mobile number: call letters and every message about this recruitment are sent only by e-mail and on the SDSC SHAR website.
- Upload a recent colour photo (.jpg, up to 40 KB, 110 x 140 pixels), your signature (.jpg, up to 20 KB, 200 x 50 pixels), qualification documents (up to 1 MB) and, if applicable, an SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-servicemen certificate and an NOC.
- Pay the processing fee online (₹750 for Post Codes 07–15, ₹500 for Post Codes 16–30) before 23:59 on 9 November 2026 and enter your bank account details correctly for the refund.
- Fireman 'A' applicants must also submit the Preliminary Medical Examination certificate (Annexure-A) with the application. Download the registration confirmation form and keep the Registration Number.
ISRO SDSC SHAR Recruitment 2026 Important Links
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ISRO SDSC SHAR Recruitment 2026: Complete Details
ISRO SDSC SHAR recruitment 2026 at a glance
Satish Dhawan Space Centre SHAR at Sriharikota, India's spaceport under the Indian Space Research Organisation, has issued Advertisement No. SDSC SHAR/RMT/03/2026 dated 19 October 2026. It invites online applications for 24 post codes (07 to 30) with 97 vacancies in all: 14 Technical Assistant, 3 Scientific Assistant, 3 Library Assistant 'A', 3 Nurse 'B', 43 Technician 'B', 1 Draughtsman 'B', 2 Fireman 'A', 5 Light Vehicle Driver 'A' (4 of them at ADRIN Secunderabad), 7 Heavy Vehicle Driver 'A' and 16 Multi-Tasking Staff. The posts are temporary but likely to continue.
Qualification needed for each post
Technical Assistant needs a First Class Diploma of at least three years in Mechanical, Electrical, Computer Science, Electronics & Communication or Civil Engineering. Scientific Assistant needs a First Class B.Sc. with Physics, or a First Class Bachelor's in Fine Arts (Photography) or Visual Arts (Cinematography). Technician 'B' and Draughtsman 'B' need SSLC/SSC plus an ITI, NTC or NAC from NCVT in the trade of the post code. Fireman 'A' and MTS need only Class 10, while drivers also need a valid licence and three or five years of driving experience. Qualifications must be held on 9 November 2026.
Age limit and relaxation
Age is counted on 9 November 2026. Candidates must be 18 to 35 years old for every post code except Fireman 'A' and Multi-Tasking Staff, where the limit is 18 to 25 years. SC and ST candidates get five extra years and OBC candidates three, but only against posts reserved for their category. Ex-servicemen, persons with benchmark disabilities, central government servants and meritorious sportspersons get relaxation as per Government of India orders. Seven posts from Post Codes 16 to 28 are identified for ex-servicemen, and one post each in Post Codes 07 and 18 is identified for PwBD (hard of hearing).
Fee and refund
The processing fee is ₹750 per application for Post Codes 07 to 15 and ₹500 for Post Codes 16 to 30, paid online only. A separate application and fee are needed for each post code. The fee comes back only to those who sit the written test: women, SC/ST, PwBD and ex-servicemen get the whole amount back, and others get ₹500 or ₹400 back after the application fee of ₹250 or ₹100 is kept. Enter your bank account details correctly in the form for this refund.
Salary and benefits
Level 7 posts (Technical Assistant, Scientific Assistant, Library Assistant 'A' and Nurse 'B') start at about ₹71,840 a month in basic pay plus DA. Technician 'B' and Draughtsman 'B' start at about ₹34,720, Fireman 'A' and drivers at ₹31,840, and MTS at ₹28,800, each with HRA and transport allowance as per Government of India orders. Appointees come under the National Pension System or Unified Pension Scheme and get ISRO benefits such as medical care for the family, canteen, free transport, housing, LTC and group insurance as per norms.
ISRO SDSC SHAR Recruitment 2026: Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last date to apply for ISRO SDSC SHAR recruitment 2026?
The online form is open from 19 October 2026 (10:00 hours) to 9 November 2026 (23:59 hours). The fee must also be paid by then.
How many posts are there in SDSC SHAR Advertisement 03/2026?
97 posts across 24 post codes. The notice does not print a grand total; this is the sum of the vacancies it lists for each post code (07 to 30). Technician 'B' has the most posts: 43.
What is the age limit?
18 to 35 years as on 9 November 2026 for all post codes except Fireman 'A' (26) and Multi-Tasking Staff (29), where it is 18 to 25 years. SC/ST get 5 years and OBC 3 years extra against reserved posts; ex-servicemen, PwBD, central government servants and meritorious sportspersons get relaxation as per Government of India orders.
What is the application fee?
Every candidate pays a processing fee of ₹750 for Post Codes 07–15 and ₹500 for Post Codes 16–30. Women, SC/ST, PwBD and ex-servicemen who appear in the written test get the full amount back; other candidates who appear get ₹500 (Post Codes 07–15) or ₹400 (Post Codes 16–30) back.
What is the salary?
Pay Level 7 (₹44,900–₹1,42,400) for Technical Assistant, Scientific Assistant, Library Assistant 'A' and Nurse 'B'; Level 3 (₹21,700–₹69,100) for Technician 'B' and Draughtsman 'B'; Level 2 (₹19,900–₹63,200) for Fireman 'A' and drivers; Level 1 (₹18,000–₹56,900) for MTS. Approximate gross pay at the start is ₹71,840, ₹34,720, ₹31,840 and ₹28,800 a month respectively (basic pay + DA), plus HRA and transport allowance.
What is the selection process?
Technical Assistant, Scientific Assistant, Library Assistant, Technician and Draughtsman: written test and a qualifying skill test. Nurse 'B': written test and skill test. Fireman 'A': written test, Physical Efficiency Test and Detailed Medical Examination. Drivers: written test and skill test. MTS: written test only. The final merit list is made from written test marks.
Is there negative marking?
Yes. For Technical Assistant, Scientific Assistant, Library Assistant, Technician, Draughtsman, Nurse and Fireman, 0.33 mark is deducted for each wrong answer. For drivers and MTS, 0.25 mark is deducted. Unanswered questions get zero.
Where will the written test be held?
It is a computer-based test in 18 cities: Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Bhopal, Bhubaneshwar, Chennai, Dehradun, Guntur, Guwahati, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Lucknow, Mumbai, Nagpur, New Delhi, Patna, Thiruvananthapuram, Tirupati and Vishakhapatnam, subject to a minimum number of candidates. The test date will be intimated separately.
Where will selected candidates be posted?
Mostly at SDSC SHAR, Sriharikota. Physics posts may go to BRLS Balasore; Post Codes 10, 16, 17, 18 and 19 may go to Propellant Complex Rasayani; Boiler Attendant is at PCR Rasayani and Post Code 30 at ADRIN Secunderabad. Selected candidates have all-India transfer liability within ISRO / DoS.
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