ISRO Scientist/Engineer SC Exam Date 2026 Announced – CBT on 19 October for 175 Vacancies

ISRO Scientist/Engineer SC Exam Date 2026 Announced

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has officially announced the Computer Based Test date for Scientist/Engineer 'SC' recruitment under Advertisement No. ISRO:ICRB:03(EMC):2026. The CBT will be conducted on 19 October 2026.

Latest Update

Latest Development: CBT exam date announced

CBT Date: 19 October 2026

Advertisement No.: ISRO:ICRB:03(EMC):2026

Post: Scientist/Engineer 'SC'

Total Vacancies: 175

Recruitment Overview

Organisation: Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)

Recruitment Board: ISRO Centralised Recruitment Board (ICRB)

Advertisement: ISRO:ICRB:03(EMC):2026

Post: Scientist/Engineer 'SC'

Vacancies: 175

Disciplines: Electronics, Mechanical and Computer Science

CBT Date: 19 October 2026

Important Dates

Notification Date: 27 August 2026

Online Application Started: 27 August 2026

Application Closed: 16 September 2026

Computer Based Test: 19 October 2026

Vacancy Details

Electronics: 99 Posts

Mechanical: 52 Posts

Computer Science: 21 Posts

PRL Electronics: 1 Post

PRL Mechanical: 1 Post

PRL Computer Science: 1 Post

ISRO Scientist/Engineer CBT Pattern

Part A: 80 discipline-specific MCQs – 80 Marks

Part A Duration: 90 Minutes

Part A Negative Marking: 1/3 mark deducted for each incorrect answer

Part B: Aptitude / Ability Test – 20 Marks

Part B Duration: 30 Minutes

Part B Negative Marking: No negative marking

Total: 100 Marks

Selection Process

The Scientist/Engineer 'SC' recruitment process consists of:

1. Written Test / Computer Based Test
2. Interview
3. Final selection based on the prescribed Written Test and Interview weightage

Candidates are generally shortlisted for interview based on their performance in the written examination according to the conditions specified in the recruitment notification.

What Should Candidates Do Now?

Candidates who successfully submitted applications for Advertisement No. ISRO:ICRB:03(EMC):2026 should now prepare for the CBT scheduled for 19 October 2026. Keep checking the official ISRO recruitment page for subsequent admit-card and examination instructions.

Candidate Journey

Recruitment Notification ✓

Online Application ✓

CBT Exam Date ← Current Update

Admit Card → Await Official Update

Computer Based Test → 19 October 2026

Interview → For Shortlisted Candidates

How to Check the Official Exam Date

1. Visit the official ISRO Careers website.
2. Open the recruitment notice section.
3. Find Advertisement No. ISRO:ICRB:03(EMC):2026.
4. Open the Scientist/Engineer 'SC' recruitment page.
5. Check the Remarks section.
6. The official page states that the CBT will be conducted on 19 October 2026.

Important Official Links

ISRO Scientist/Engineer SC Official Recruitment Page ISRO Careers – Official Website

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the ISRO Scientist/Engineer SC CBT 2026?

ISRO has officially scheduled the Computer Based Test for 19 October 2026.

Which recruitment does this exam date apply to?

The date applies to Scientist/Engineer 'SC' recruitment under Advertisement No. ISRO:ICRB:03(EMC):2026.

How many vacancies are included?

The recruitment notification covers 175 Scientist/Engineer 'SC' vacancies across Electronics, Mechanical and Computer Science disciplines, including PRL posts.

Has the CBT admit card been released?

The current official update confirms the CBT date. Candidates should monitor the ISRO recruitment page for the subsequent admit-card update.

Official Source Notice

The examination date has been verified directly from the official ISRO recruitment page. Candidates should continue checking ISRO for admit-card and examination-day instructions.

Update History

Current Update: CBT Exam Date Announced

CBT Date: 19 October 2026

Advertisement: ISRO:ICRB:03(EMC):2026