ISRO SDSC SHAR Recruitment 2026: 97 Posts (Technical Assistant, Technician, MTS and More), Apply Online by 9 November

ISRO SDSC SHAR Recruitment 2026; The Satish Dhawan Space Centre SHAR (SDSC SHAR), India’s spaceport under ISRO, has invited online applications for 97 posts: 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 (MTS). Applications are open from 19 October to 9 November 2026 (23:59 hrs) on the SDSC SHAR recruitment portal. Pay ranges from Level 1 to Level 7, with a starting gross of about ₹28,800 for MTS and ₹71,840 for Technical Assistants. Some websites quote 96 posts, but the official advertisement adds up to 97.

ISRO SDSC SHAR Recruitment 2026;

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ISRO SDSC SHAR Vacancy 2026

Technical Assistant by Discipline

Mechanical Engineering 7, Electronics and Communication Engineering 3, Civil Engineering 2, Electrical Engineering 1 and Computer Science and Engineering 1.

Technician ‘B’ by Trade

Fitter 17, Electronic Mechanic 12, Electrician 5, Chemical 3, Boiler Attendant 2, and one each in Turner, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning, Civil Engineering Assistant and Photography/Digital Photography.

Seven posts across post codes 16 to 28 are identified for Ex-Servicemen, and some posts are identified for PwBD (Hard of Hearing). The vacancy count is provisional and SDSC SHAR may change it.

ISRO SDSC SHAR Eligibility Criteria 2026

Educational Qualification

You must hold the essential qualification on the last date, 9 November 2026. For driver posts, the experience must come after you got the licence, and it must be certified by a government or semi-government agency or a registered company, society or trust. Part-time experience does not count.

Age Limit (as on 9 November 2026)

The upper age limit is relaxed by 5 years for SC/ST and 3 years for OBC candidates against posts reserved for them. Ex-Servicemen, PwBD, Central Government servants and meritorious sportspersons get relaxation as per Government of India orders.

ISRO SDSC SHAR Salary and Benefits 2026

HRA and Transport Allowance are paid as per Government of India orders. Selected candidates come under the National Pension System or the Unified Pension Scheme. Other benefits include medical facilities for self and dependants, canteen and library facilities, housing, Leave Travel Concession, Group Insurance and House Building Advance.

ISRO SDSC SHAR Application Fee and Refund

The fee is paid online only. You must enter your bank account details correctly for the refund, and no refund is considered if you do not appear for the written test. Submit a separate application, with a separate fee, for each post code.

ISRO SDSC SHAR Selection Process and Exam Pattern

Technical Assistant, Scientific Assistant, Library Assistant, Technician and Draughtsman

• Written test: 80 MCQs in 1.5 hours, +1 for each correct answer and minus 0.33 for each wrong answer.
• Pass marks: 32 out of 80 for Unreserved candidates, and 24 out of 80 for reserved candidates against reserved posts.
• Skill test: 100 marks, qualifying only (go/no-go), with 50 marks to pass for Unreserved and 40 for reserved candidates. Candidates are shortlisted in a 1:5 ratio, with at least 10 per category.
• Merit: the final panel follows the written test marks. Ties are broken by the marks of the essential qualification, then by age.

Nurse ‘B’

Written test of 80 MCQs in 120 minutes (80 marks, minus 0.33 per wrong answer), followed by a go/no-go skill test. The panel is made from the written marks of those who pass the skill test.

Fireman ‘A’

Written test of 80 MCQs in 120 minutes (minus 0.33 per wrong answer), then a Physical Efficiency Test (PET) in two stages, and a Detailed Medical Examination. You must upload a Preliminary Medical Examination certificate in the prescribed format with your application. The PET includes a 1500 m run in 7 minutes for men aged up to 40, an 800 m run in 4 minutes for women, rope climbing, a dummy carry, a long jump and a 100 m run.

Light and Heavy Vehicle Driver ‘A’

The written test is 120 minutes with minus 0.25 per wrong answer. You need at least 50% in Part A and 50% in Parts B, C and D combined. A skill test follows, and you need at least 60% in it, with no relaxation for any category.

Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS)

Written test only: 100 questions in 90 minutes, covering numerical and mathematical ability, reasoning and problem solving, general awareness, and English language and comprehension. Each wrong answer costs 0.25 marks. The qualifying percentage is 50% for Unreserved/EWS, 45% for OBC and 40% for other reserved categories. Ties are broken by marks in reasoning and problem solving, then by age.

ISRO SDSC SHAR CBT Exam Cities

The written test is an online Computer Based Test, held in these cities subject to a minimum number of candidates: Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Bhopal, Bhubaneshwar, Chennai, Dehradun, Guntur, Guwahati, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Lucknow, Mumbai, Nagpur, New Delhi, Patna, Thiruvananthapuram, Tirupati and Visakhapatnam. You get the centre you pick only if it is administratively possible.

How to Apply for ISRO SDSC SHAR Recruitment 2026

Step-by-Step Application Process

1. Open the SDSC SHAR online recruitment portal (apps.shar.gov.in/Recruitment) and download the full advertisement.
2. Click Apply, register, and choose the post code you want.
3. Fill in your details, including a correct e-mail ID and mobile number, as all communication comes by e-mail.
4. Upload your documents in the required format and size.
5. Pay the fee online, and submit before 9 November 2026, 23:59 hrs.
6. Note your registration number and download the registration confirmation form.

Documents and Upload Sizes

Applications without the required uploads are treated as invalid. Government, PSU and autonomous body employees must produce a No Objection Certificate. Original documents are checked at the skill test, and the call letters for the written test are sent to your registered e-mail ID. You can also download them from the SDSC SHAR website with your registration number and date of birth.

Place of Posting

• Most posts are at SDSC SHAR, Sriharikota (Andhra Pradesh).
• Scientific Assistant (Physics) has vacancies at SDSC SHAR and the Balasore Rocket Launching Station in Odisha.
• Technical Assistant (Electronics & Communication), Electrician, Chemical, Fitter and Electronic Mechanic have vacancies at SDSC SHAR and the Propellant Complex Rasayani in Maharashtra. You must give your order of preference.
• Boiler Attendant is at Propellant Complex Rasayani, and four Light Vehicle Driver posts are at ADRIN, Secunderabad.

Selected candidates can be posted to any ISRO or Department of Space centre and carry an all-India transfer liability. The duties include shift and round-the-clock emergency duties.

ISRO SDSC SHAR Recruitment 2026 FAQs

How many vacancies are there in ISRO SDSC SHAR Recruitment 2026?

There are 97 vacancies across 10 posts, as per the official advertisement.

What is the last date to apply?

The last date for registration and fee payment is 9 November 2026, 23:59 hrs.

What is the qualification for MTS?

A pass in Matriculation/SSLC/SSC or equivalent. The age limit for MTS is 18 to 25 years.

What is the qualification for Technical Assistant?

A first-class diploma of at least 3 years in the relevant engineering discipline. The age limit is 18 to 35 years.

What is the salary of a Technical Assistant at ISRO SDSC SHAR?

Level 7 pay of ₹44,900 to ₹1,42,400, with an approximate gross of ₹71,840 per month at the minimum, plus HRA and Transport Allowance.

What is the application fee?

₹750 for post codes 07 to 15 and ₹500 for post codes 16 to 30. The fee is refundable only to candidates who appear in the written test.

Is there an exam?

Yes. There is an online written test, plus a skill test for most posts, a PET and medical test for Fireman, and no skill test for MTS.

Where is the job location?

Mainly Sriharikota (SDSC SHAR), with some posts at Rasayani, Balasore and Secunderabad.

About This Information

This article is written from the official advertisement No. SDSC SHAR/RMT/03/2026 and reflects what it states, as of 25 October 2026. We are not connected to ISRO or SDSC SHAR, and we do not charge for this information. SDSC SHAR sends corrigenda only on its website, so always confirm updates on the official recruitment portal. Questions can go to recruit@shar.gov.in, quoting the advertisement number, post code and post name. If you find an error in this article, please tell us and we will correct it.

ISRO SDSC SHAR Recruitment 2026 Important Links

Help desk: recruit@shar.gov.in (mention the Advt. No., Post Code and Post Name).