Shubhangini Priyadarshi

Updated on - Mar 2, 2025

ISRO 2025 is expected to be released soon on the official website. The opening shall be for various posts such as Scientist/Engineer 'SC'(EMC), Assistants/Upper Division Clerk and Junior Personal Assistant/Stenographer, Officers in Administrative Areas, etc. The ISRO Application Form 2025 will be made available at the official website isro.gov.in.

The last recruitment notification was released in 2023 for filling up the post of Scientist/Engineer 'SC'(EMC). The selection of the candidates for the ISRO Entrance Exam is subjected to qualifying the written examination, followed by the skill test. Aspirants must pass both tests to be shortlisted for the posts. Candidates can find further details in the section below. The candidates must fulfil the required ISRO eligibility criteria to submit the forms successfully.

About the ISRO Recruitment Exam

ISRO full form is the Indian Space Research Organization, that is engaged in research and development activities to develop Space Science, Technology, and Applications. The ISRO Recruitment 2025 will be conducted for different streams of BE/ B.Tech programs such as Electronics, Mechanical, Computer Science, and Electronics Autonomous body.

• Headquarters: The organization has its headquarters at the Department of Space and ISRO HQ, Antariksh Bhavan, New BEL Road, Bangalore - 560 231.
• Recruitment: The recruitment board of the Indian Space Research Organization conducts a recruitment exam to hire Scientists/ Engineers every year according to the available vacancies. Hiring for other major posts is also done based on a candidate's performance in the recruitment exam. GetMyUni updates details from the ISRO recruitment notifications and information when ISRO releases the same.
• Expected Vacancies: ISRO is expected to release around 327 vacancies for the Scientist/ Engineer posts in level 10 of the pay matrix for the year 2025. 

ISRO Exam 2025 Highlights

Following are the ISRO exam 2025 Highlights.

Different Space Centres and Other Departments

Centralized Recruitment (ICRB) of the Department of Space and Indian Space Research Organization will be recruiting candidates for vacancies at the following centres.

• Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC)
• Liquid Propulsion Systems Centre (LPSC)
• Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC) SHAR
• ISRO Satellite Centre (ISAC)
• ISRO Propulsion Complex (IPRC)
• Space Applications Centre (SAC)
• National Remote Sensing Centre (NRSC)
• ISRO Telemetry, Tracking and Command Network (ISTRAC)
• ISRO Inertial Systems Unit (IISU)
• Laboratory for Electro-Optics Systems (LEOS)
• Development and Educational Communication Unit (DECU)
• Indian Institute of Remote Sensing (IIRS)
• Master Control Facility (MCF)
• Department of Space and ISRO HQ
• Antrix Corporation Limited.

Autonomous Bodies Headed by ISRO and the Department of Space

• Physical Research Laboratory (PRL), Ahmedabad: This is a premier institute engaged in research in fields like Experimental and Theoretical Physics, Astronomy and Astrophysics, and Earth, Planetary and Atmospheric Sciences.
• NE-SAC Meghalaya: NE-SAC Meghalaya is a joint venture of DOS and North Eastern Council to facilitate developmental support to the North East region of India with the help of Space Science and Technology.
• National Atmospheric Research Laboratory, Tirupati: NARL is a prime centre involved in atmospheric research in the country. NARL specializes in atmospheric research, indigenous technology innovation for atmospheric probing and weather & climate modelling.
• Semi-Conductor Laboratory (SCL): SCL was set up with the prime objective to facilitate, aid, promote, guide and coordinate the research and development in the area of Semiconductor Technology, Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems Technology (MEMS).

SCL provides employment opportunities to all PhD holders (even for candidates who have submitted their thesis but are awaiting the award and completion of the degree) specialising in Science or Engineering which holds certain relevance to SCL such as Electrical, Electro-Optics, Microwaves, RF, MEMS, VLSI Design, Testing, Advanced Packaging, Semiconductor Materials, Applied Electronics, Micro-Electronics, etc.

How Can One Apply to SCL?

All eligible and research employment enthusiasts must register themselves for possible employment with SCL. As and when there are vacant posts within the organization, applicants from the Live Register will be considered and called for selection based on the discipline in which there is a vacancy.

• Details of Employment

  • Candidates will be offered the post of Scientist/ Engineer ‘SD’ for the pay band of INR 15600-39100 with initial entry-level pay of INR 18750 and grade pay of INR 6600.
  • Currently, the gross emoluments of Scientists/ Engineers ‘SD’, pans out as INR 64,000/- per month.
  • Recruits will be eligible for a fixed incentive of INR 1520/- per month, a professional upgrade allowance of INR 10,000/- (once a year) and PRIS Organisational Incentive at 20% of the basic pay i.e, INR 5070/- per month, which will be payable twice a year.
  • Also, a higher and better start will be taken into consideration by the authority for deserving candidates.

• Indian Institute Space Science Technology

  • IIST provides undergraduate (Avionics, Aerospace Engineering and Physical Sciences), post-graduate and doctoral programmes in the fields of Space Science, Technology and Applications.

ISRO Recruitment 2025 Details

ISRO offers employment for Scientists/ Engineers `SC’ under level 10 of the pay matrix for fresh graduates in the disciplines mentioned below.

• Electrical
• Refrigeration
• Air-Conditioning
• Electronics
• Mechanical
• Computer Science
• Civil
• Architecture.

Candidates seeking employment at ISRO must be a holder of any of the following degrees.

• B.E.
• B.Tech.
• B.Sc. + B.E./B.Tech. (Lateral Entry)
• AMIE *(subject to conditions as specified below)
• B.E./B.Tech. degree (part-time)
• B.Sc. (Engineering)
• Diploma + B.E./B.Tech. (Lateral Entry)

ISRO Recruitment Categories

The different categories and fields of ISRO recruitment are tabulated below.

ISRO 2025 Important Dates

The ISRO important dates have not been notified yet officially, however, it has been shared below based on the previous year records. The dates are tentative and may change as per the requirement.

Candidates seeking employment with ISRO must register themselves on the National Career Services Portal. Note that registration on the NCS Portal is mandatory to be considered for selection at ISRO. The applicants must check their eligibility for recruitment before applying. All applications are supposed to be submitted online.

How to Apply for ISRO Recruitment 2025?

An online registration number will be provided to candidates who complete the registration. This must be preserved by candidates. To apply for the ISRO exam recruitment 2025 the candidates should follow the steps given below.

• Step 1: Visit the official website of the respective organisation.
• Step 2: Click on the 'Applications' tab.
• Step 3: Register by entering the required credentials to access the application form.
• Step 4: Enter the login credentials received after registration.
• Step 5: Enter the necessary personal, academic and address details.
• Step 6: Verify the details and make the corrections required.
• Step 7: Click on the 'Submit' button after verification.
• Step 8: Download and take a printout of the application form for future reference.

ISRO Entrance Exam 2025 Eligibility Criteria

Candidates who aspire to get recruited by the Indian Space Research and Organisation (ISRO) should be well aware of the eligibility criteria in terms of educational qualifications and age limit. Being one of the most important space organisations in the world, ISRO is very strict about the academic score of the candidates.

The detailed ISRO Entrance Exam eligibility is mentioned below.

Nationality

• Every candidate applying for the ISRO recruitment must be an Indian citizen.

ISRO Educational Qualification

The required ISRO Recruitment 2025 Eligibility Criteria are as follows:

• Applicants must have completed BE/ B.Tech, or any other equivalent qualification with a first-class obtaining a minimum aggregate of 65% marks, or a CGPA of 6.84/10. ISRO is highly strict about the CGPA or marks for eligibility considerations, and will not consider anything less than the given criteria.
• The average percentage of marks in all semesters of the concerned degree will be considered for calculating the overall aggregate or CGPA.
• Candidates pursuing the final year of their degree are also eligible to apply provided they can present the degree certificate or proof of passing by Jul 31, 2025, obtaining a minimum of 65% marks or a CGPA of 6.84/10.
• Candidates with a Diploma + BE/ B.Tech (Lateral Entry) will also be deemed eligible only if they complete their degree obtaining a first-class with an aggregate minimum of 65% marks or CGPA 6.84/10.
• AMIE students registered before May 31, 2015, may be considered for employment provided they hold 65% marks or CGPA 6.84 to fulfil the educational requirement. However, AMIE candidates seeking employment at ISRO are advised to check if they are eligible before applying.
• Engineering postgraduates are eligible to apply provided they have obtained the minimum marks in B.Tech required to fulfil the educational eligibility criteria.
• Applicants who have pursued an integrated course - BE/B.Tech and ME/M. Tech will also be deemed eligible provided they can furnish a graduation certificate for BE/B. Tech separately in first class with an aggregate minimum of 65% marks or CGPA 6.84/10.
• Candidates who have obtained part-time BE/B. Tech degree will also be eligible. However, candidates who have finished BE/B. Tech through correspondence will not be eligible for employment at ISRO.

Age Limit for ISRO Recruitment

• All applicants must not be more than 35 years of age on the date of application. However, Ex-Servicemen and Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) will be provided age relaxation as per Government of India orders.

ISRO Recruitment 2025 Selection Process

Based on a candidate's performance in the written test, they will be shortlisted for the interview. Candidates obtaining a minimum of 60% in the interview process will be deemed eligible for empanelment consideration in the selection panel. However, the selection will still be made in the order of merit.

Initial screening will be performed to short-list candidates for a written test based on the candidate's academic performance and bio-data. Candidates shortlisted for the written test will be sent call letters via email.

ISRO Salary and Allowances

Selected candidates will be recruited under Scientist/ Engineer ‘SC’ designations in level 10 of the pay matrix. The minimum basic pay will be INR 56100/- p.m.

• House Rent Allowance (HRA) and Transport Allowance at the prescribed rates in force at the place of posting will be offered for those not availing of Departmental Housing and Transport facilities, respectively.
• ISRO employees and employees working for other centres under the Department of Space will be governed by the New Pension Scheme.
• Medical facilities for self and dependents, subsidized canteen, transport allowance when official transport is not availed, a limited housing facility for fresh entrants instead of HRA, Leave Travel Concession, Group Insurance, advance for construction of a house, etc. will be provided as per Central Government orders.

ISRO Admit Card 2025

ISRO Call Letters for the written test will be sent only to the registered e-mail ID of the candidates. Candidates can access the ISRO hall ticket 2025 using the registration number and date of birth. 

Applicants who have submitted their applications for ISRO Recruitment 2025 successfully will be able to download their admit cards for the ISRO exam 2025. The candidates must carry the ISRO exam admit cards to the exam centres without fail. Failing to produce the admit card will result in cancelling the candidature.

Steps to Download ISRO Recruitment Admit Card 2025

Candidates can follow the steps mentioned below to download the ISRO recruitment hall ticket 2025 for IPRC exams.

• Step 1: Candidates must visit the official website of ISRO at apps.shar.gov.in.
• Step 2: Select the link for the ISRO Scientist Engineer admissions card.
• Step 3: Type in your login information.
• Step 4: You will be able to download your ISRO admission card for 2025.

Contents of the Admit Card: The ISRO 2025 admit card will have details such as the candidate's name, age, exam centre, post applied for, date of exam and other exam-related information and guidelines.

ISRO 2025 Exam Centres

While filling in their application forms, the candidates are required to choose the preferred ISRO 2025 Exam Centres, which is convenient for them to travel to. ISRO exam 2025 will be conducted across all major Indian cities. The centres at which the ISRO exam will be conducted are given below.

• Ahmedabad
• Bangalore
• Bhopal
• Chennai
• Guwahati
• Hyderabad
• Kolkata
• Mumbai
• New Delhi
• Thiruvananthapuram
• Lucknow

ISRO Recruitment Exam Pattern

The candidates must familiarize themselves with the ISRO Exam Pattern before appearing for the exam. It would help them plan how much time they need to give to each question and each section accordingly. 

• Paper Pattern:  ISRO exam 2025 is designed with objective and descriptive type questions and will involve negative marking for wrong responses.
• Marking Scheme: Every incorrect answer would lead to a deduction of 0.25 or 0.33 marks. The exact mark of deduction will depend on the particular exam and its pattern. A minimum score of 60% on the written test will be required to be selected for the proceeding interview round with ISRO.

ISRO Exam Pattern for Scientist/ Engineer Recruitment

The exam pattern highlights for the ISRO recruitment for scientists and engineers are tabulated below.

ISRO Exam Pattern for Administrative, Account, Purchase and Stores Officer

An offline (pen and paper-based) test will be conducted for the posts of Administrative, Account, Purchase and Stores Officer recruitment.

The exam will be conducted for 2 hours and 30 minutes for a total of 124 marks. The question paper will have 4 sections and 106 questions. Parts A, B and C will have objective-type questions and part D will have descriptive-type questions.

Negative marking is applicable for this exam. 0.25 marks will be deducted for every wrong answer. The section-wise distribution of questions and marks for the exam is tabulated below.

ISRO Exam Pattern for Junior Personal Assistant and Stenographer

ISRO exam 2025 will be conducted offline as a pen and paper-based test for the posts of Junior Personal Assistant and Stenographer.

The exam paper will have 2 sections with 93 questions. All the questions in part A will be objective type and part B will be descriptive type questions. The time duration for the exam is 3 hours for a total of 300 marks.

The number of questions and marks distribution for each section of the question paper are mentioned below.

ISRO 2025 Syllabus

ISRO Recruitment 2025 Syllabus for the posts of Officer, Assistant and Stenographer includes General English, General Knowledge, Arithmetic, Reasoning, Computer Literacy, and Trade-Related subjects. Applicants seeking employment as Scientists/Engineers will be assessed on their knowledge of Physics, Chemistry, Computer Science and Mathematics.

The candidates must chalk out their preparation plans keeping the topics under each subject in mind. 

Previous Year's Papers: To boost their performance in the written test, candidates are advised to solve as many ISRO previous year question papers as possible. It would give them a better understanding of the nature of the questions asked in the exam, and the pattern of the question paper. They would also be able to strategize how much time they have to devote to each question.

ISRO 2025 Answer Key

The answer key for different positions will be released by the Indian Space Research Organisation. Candidates who sit for the examination can access the answer key at isro.gov.in. The candidates will be able to raise objections to the provisional answer key following which the final answer key will be released. However, no more objections will be raised on the final keys.

ISRO Answer Key 2025 Objections

Candidates can raise objections using the online objection facility to the ISRO Answer Key 2025. Candidates must provide the right answer with supporting justification.

• Step 1: Candidates must visit isro.gov.in, the official website.
• Step 2: Click the Recruitment tab on the homepage.
• Step 3: Next, click on the link that says "Answer keys of the written test for the posts of ___".
• Step 4: A new page will appear on the screen.
• Step 5: Navigate to the ISRO 2025 answer key link.
• Step 6: On the screen, an ISRO answer key pdf will be presented.
• Step 7: Check and print for future reference.

ISRO 2025 Results

The Indian Space Research Organization will announce the results of the ISRO exam for the Scientist/ Engineer position shortly after the exam is conducted. The exam is conducted once every year. The list of candidates who have cleared the examination and are eligible to attend the interview process for the Scientist/ Engineer position will be mentioned in the results.

How to Download ISRO Recruitment 2025 Results?

The candidates can follow the steps given below to download ISRO 2025 Results.

• Step 1: Visit the official website of ISRO.
• Step 2: On the homepage, click on the 'Career' link.
• Step 3: Visit the result page.
• Step 4: Enter the required credentials.
• Step 5: The result will be displayed.
• Step 6: View the result and download it.
• Step 7: Take a printout of the result.

ISRO 2025 Cut Off

The ISRO 2025 cut-off will be released by the conducting body. The candidates can check the cut-off given in the table below. The candidates will be finally shortlisted through the merit list which will contain both their interview and exam performance. The merit list will be released on the official website during the time of the result.

Candidates can check the result on the official website by clicking on the "Career" tab at the bottom of the homepage.

The ISRO Cut Off 2025 will depend on the following factors-

• Previous year ISRO cut-off trends
• The difficulty level of the ISRO exam
• The number of candidates appearing for the exam.
• The number of vacancies available.

ISRO Contact Details

• Address
  Administrative Officer (RMT),
  Antariksh Bhavan,
  ISRO Headquarters, New BEL Road,
  Bengaluru - 560094.
• Phone Number: +91 80 22172465/ 22172264/ 22172260
• Email ID: icrb@isro.gov.in