ISRO SHAR Recruitment 2026: Notification for 97 Tech Asst, Sci Asst, Technician, Driver, MTS & Others

ISRO SHAR Recruitment 2026:: Apply Online for 97 Technical Assistant, Scientific Assistant, Technician, Driver, Fireman, MTS & Other Posts. Satish Dhawan Space Centre SHAR (SDSC SHAR), Sriharikota, a unit of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) under the Department of Space, has released Advertisement No. SDSC SHAR/RMT/03/2026 dated 19.10.2026. Through this ISRO SDSC SHAR Recruitment 2026, the centre invites online applications for 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) posts.

ISRO SHAR Recruitment 2026:: Adding up the post-wise figures in the notification, there are 97 vacancies across post codes 07 to 30. Most posts are at SDSC SHAR, Sriharikota, while some are at Propellant Complex Rasayani (Maharashtra), BRLS Balasore (Odisha) and ADRIN Secunderabad (Telangana). Online registration is open from 19.10.2026 and closes on 09.11.2026 at 23:59 hours. Candidates from 10th pass to postgraduate level can apply, so read the details below carefully before you start.

ISRO SHAR Recruitment 2026 Overview

About the ISRO SHAR Recruitment 2026

SDSC SHAR is known as the Spaceport of India. It is located about 100 km north of Chennai and 18 km from Sullurpeta in Tirupati District, Andhra Pradesh. The centre provides launch base infrastructure for national and international satellite missions.

The facilities here include solid propellant production, rocket motor static test facilities, launch complexes, and radar and optical tracking systems. Selected candidates will work in this ecosystem. Note that the posts are temporary but likely to continue, as stated in the notification.

ISRO SHAR Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details

The table below lists each post code with its discipline, vacancies and category-wise distribution as given in the notification.

Important notes on vacancies:

• Seven posts across post codes 16 to 28 are identified for Ex-Servicemen (ESM).
• For post codes 07 and 18, if no suitable PwBD candidate is available, the post stays vacant and is carried forward to the next recruitment.
• The vacancy numbers are provisional and may change as per requirement.

Place of Posting

Candidates applying for post codes with two locations must give their order of preference. The posting is decided on merit-cum-preference, subject to vacancy. Once allotted, you cannot claim another location. Selected candidates are also liable to be posted to any ISRO/DoS centre, with all-India transfer liability.

ISRO SHAR Recruitment 2026 Educational Qualification

• Essential qualifications must be possessed, valid or issued as on the last date of application, 09.11.2026.
• For driver posts, the prescribed experience must be after obtaining a valid driving licence. Certificates must come from Government/Semi-Government agencies, registered companies, societies or trusts. Certificates from individuals and part-time experience are not accepted.
• Applicants from States where the Public Service Badge is not mandatory must obtain it within 3 months of joining, since it is mandatory in Andhra Pradesh.
• Anyone claiming equivalence of a qualification must produce certified documentary evidence at the interview/skill test.

ISRO SHAR Recruitment 2026 Age Limit & Relaxations

Upper age relaxation is 5 years for SC/ST and 3 years for OBC candidates, applicable 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% to claim the age relaxation.

ISRO SHAR Recruitment 2026 Salary Details

These figures are approximate and exclude HRA and Transport Allowance, which are paid as per Government of India orders. Selected candidates will be covered by the National Pension System / Unified Pension Scheme. The notification also lists benefits such as 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.

Application Fee

Payment is online only. A separate application, with a separate fee, is needed for each post code. Enter your bank account details correctly, because the refund goes there. Note that the English text of the notification writes the Rs. 500 fee in words as “seven hundred and fifty”; the figure given is Rs. 500, so confirm the amount on the portal.

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ISRO SHAR Recruitment 2026 Selection Process

The selection route differs by post. All written tests are conducted as an online Computer Based Test (CBT).

• Technical Assistant, Scientific Assistant, Library Assistant ‘A’, Technician ‘B’, Draughtsman ‘B’: Written test and skill test.
• Nurse ‘B’: Written test and skill test.
• Fireman ‘A’: Written test, Physical Efficiency Test (PET) and Detailed Medical Examination (DME).
• LVD ‘A’ and HVD ‘A’: Written test and skill test.
• Multi-Tasking Staff: Written test only.

For most posts the skill test is on a pure ‘go-no-go’ basis. Its marks are not counted in the final merit. The panel is 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, and age (older candidate ahead) may be used next.

Exam Pattern

Pass Criteria

For the MTS tie-break, marks in Reasoning ability and Problem solving come first, followed by date of birth with the older candidate placed higher.

Fireman Physical Standards and PET

Fireman candidates must submit a Preliminary Medical Examination (PME) certificate in the prescribed Annexure-A format with the application. It must be issued by a government medical officer not below the rank of Assistant Civil Surgeon (or equivalent, Allopathy) and is valid for 6 months.

Key minimum standards for men in the General category are height 165 cm and weight 50 kg with BMI 18 to 28, with lower limits for women and for Gorkhas, Hill Tribes, SC and ST candidates. For candidates up to 40 years, Stage-I is a 1500 m run in 7 minutes for men or an 800 m run in 4 minutes for women. Stage-II covers rope climbing, a human dummy carry, long jump and a 100 m run. The complete standards are in Annexure-C of the notification.

Written Test Cities

The CBT will be held in the following 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 Vishakhapatnam. Centre allotment is subject to administrative exigencies, so you may be assigned the nearest feasible centre.

ISRO SHAR Recruitment 2026 Important Dates

Required Documents

Keep clear scans ready before you start the form. Applications without the required uploads are treated as invalid.

• Recent colour passport-size photograph (not older than 6 months), .jpg, up to 40 KB, 110 x 140 pixels.
• Signature in .jpg, up to 20 KB, 200 x 50 pixels.
• SC/ST/Disability/Ex-Servicemen certificate (any one) for full fee refund, as applicable.
• Documents for essential qualifications (SSC/ITI/NTC/NAC/Diploma/Graduation/Post Graduation), up to 1 MB.
• No Objection Certificate, if applicable.

At the skill test or document verification, you must show originals. Depending on your category, these include caste/OBC/EWS certificates in the prescribed formats (Annexures II to IV), a disability certificate (Annexure V or VI), and a discharge certificate for Ex-Servicemen. OBC candidates need a non-creamy-layer certificate. EWS candidates need an income and asset certificate for the financial year 2025-26 that is valid for 2026-27. Government and PSU employees must submit an NOC from their employer.

ISRO SHAR Recruitment 2026 How to Apply Online

1. Visit www.shar.gov.in or apps.shar.gov.in and open the recruitment section for Advertisement No. SDSC SHAR/RMT/03/2026.
2. Choose your post code and read the eligibility conditions again.
3. Register with your correct e-mail ID and mobile number. Both are compulsory, as all communication is sent to them.
4. Fill in your personal, educational and (where asked) place-of-posting preference details.
5. Upload the photograph, signature and other required documents in the prescribed size and format.
6. Pay the processing fee online and enter your bank account details correctly for the refund.
7. 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. NCS portal registrants should also follow the same application procedure on the SDSC SHAR website.

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ISRO SHAR Recruitment 2026 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. What is the last date to apply for ISRO SHAR Recruitment 2026?
The last date for online registration, including fee payment, is 09.11.2026 up to 23:59 hours. Registration opened on 19.10.2026 at 10:00 hours. The notification advises candidates not to wait for the final day, since SDSC SHAR is not responsible for pending or failed transactions.

2. How many vacancies are there in this recruitment?
Adding the post-wise numbers gives 97 vacancies across post codes 07 to 30. The notification itself does not state a grand total. It also says the vacancies are provisional and may change as per requirement, so check the official website for any corrigendum.

3. Which posts are included in this notification?
The posts are 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. Light Vehicle Driver post code 30 is at ADRIN, Secunderabad, Telangana.

4. What is the minimum qualification to apply?
It depends on the post. Multi-Tasking Staff, Fireman and drivers need 10th pass. Technician ‘B’ and Draughtsman ‘B’ need SSLC/SSC plus ITI/NTC/NAC. Technical Assistant and Nurse ‘B’ need a first class diploma. Scientific Assistant needs a first class degree, and Library Assistant ‘A’ needs a first class Master’s degree in Library Science.

5. What is the age limit for ISRO SHAR Recruitment 2026 posts?
As on 09.11.2026, the age limit is 18 to 35 years for post codes 07 to 25, 27, 28 and 30. For Fireman ‘A’ (26) and Multi-Tasking Staff (29), it is 18 to 25 years. Relaxation is given to SC, ST, OBC, Ex-Servicemen, PwBD and other eligible categories as per Government of India rules.

6. What is the application fee?
The processing fee is Rs. 750 for post codes 07 to 15 and Rs. 500 for post codes 16 to 30. It is refunded in part or full only if you appear in the written test. Women, SC/ST, PwBD and Ex-Servicemen get a full refund, and others get Rs. 500 or Rs. 400 back respectively.

7. 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. The notification gives approximate gross emoluments of Rs. 71,840 per month at the minimum of the pay level, covering basic pay and DA. HRA and transport allowance are paid extra as per Government of India orders.

8. What is the selection process for Technician ‘B’ and Draughtsman ‘B’?
Selection has two stages: an 80-question CBT of 1.5 hours with negative marking of 0.33, followed by a qualifying skill test of 100 marks. The skill test is go-no-go, and the final panel depends only on written test marks. Candidates are shortlisted in a 1:5 ratio for the skill test.

9. Is there negative marking in the written test?
Yes. For Technical Assistant, Scientific Assistant, Library Assistant, Nurse, Technician, Draughtsman and Fireman, each wrong answer costs 0.33 marks. For driver and MTS posts, each wrong answer costs 0.25 marks. Unattempted questions carry no penalty in any of these tests.

10. 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. You should avoid submitting multiple applications for the same post code. If you do, the last submitted application will be treated as final for all purposes.

11. Do drivers need a driving licence and experience?
Yes. Light Vehicle Driver ‘A’ needs 3 years’ experience and a valid LVD licence. Heavy Vehicle Driver ‘A’ needs 5 years’ experience, of which at least 3 years as a heavy vehicle driver, and an HVD licence. The experience must be after getting the licence and must be certified by a government or registered organisation.

12. Where will the posting be?
Most posts are at SDSC SHAR, Sriharikota. Some post codes also have vacancies at Propellant Complex Rasayani in Maharashtra or BRLS Balasore in Odisha. Post code 30 is at ADRIN, Secunderabad. Selected candidates may also be posted to any ISRO or Department of Space unit and have all-India transfer liability.

13. When will the written test be held?
The notification does not give the dates of the written test or the skill test. They will be intimated separately. Candidates should keep checking the SDSC SHAR website and their registered e-mail ID, and can download call letters using the registration number and date of birth.

14. Can women apply for these posts?
Yes. Women candidates are encouraged to apply, and they are exempted from the processing fee, which is refunded in full if they appear in the written test. Physical standards for the Fireman post are set separately for women, and the Fireman role has its own PET and medical standards.

ISRO SHAR Paper Notice on ISRO SHAR Recruitment 2026

Sum Up and Advice

ISRO SDSC SHAR Recruitment 2026 offers 97 vacancies for candidates with qualifications ranging from 10th pass to a Master’s degree, with pay levels from Level 1 to Level 7. Check the post code, qualification, age limit and category carefully before applying, since an ineligible application can be rejected at any stage.

Keep your photograph, signature and certificates ready in the required size, use a working e-mail ID and mobile number, and complete the payment well before 09.11.2026. Read the official notification in full, and start preparing for the CBT based on your post’s exam pattern. Check the official website regularly for exam dates and any corrigendum.