Official update checked: 18 October 2026. ISRO has postponed the Computer Based Test (CBT) for Scientist/Engineer ‘SC’ recruitment under Advertisement No. ISRO:ICRB:03(EMC):2026. The latest notice on ISRO’s official Careers page states that the CBT will now be conducted on Thursday, 29 October 2026. The earlier date shown in the recruitment notice was 19 October 2026.
This is a schedule change for candidates who applied to the relevant Scientist/Engineer ‘SC’ recruitment. It is not a fresh application notification: the original application window ended on 16 September 2026. Candidates should not use the revised exam date as a reason to look for a new application link or assume that other ISRO examinations have changed.
ISRO ICRB Scientist/Engineer CBT: key details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Recruiting authority | Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), Centralised Recruitment (ICRB) |
| Advertisement number | ISRO:ICRB:03(EMC):2026 |
| Post category | Scientist/Engineer ‘SC’ |
| Advertisement date | 27 August 2026 |
| Earlier CBT date shown | 19 October 2026 |
| Revised CBT date | 29 October 2026 (Thursday) |
| Original application deadline | 16 September 2026 |
| Official notice | ISRO recruitment page |
What candidates should do now
- Read the latest notice. Open the official ISRO recruitment page and confirm the revised date against Advertisement No. ISRO:ICRB:03(EMC):2026.
- Check candidate-specific communication. Use the official recruitment portal and any instructions sent by ISRO for the admit card, reporting time, examination city and permitted documents. Do not assume that an old call letter or saved schedule contains the latest instructions.
- Plan travel around the revised date. If you booked transport or accommodation for 19 October, review cancellation or rescheduling options. Do not travel based on the superseded date unless a candidate-specific official communication instructs otherwise.
- Keep your application details secure. Use only the official portal and avoid third-party pages asking for passwords, OTPs or payment to download an admit card.
- Continue syllabus-based revision. Focus on the discipline and selection scheme stated in the original advertisement. The date postponement itself does not change the syllabus unless ISRO publishes a separate notice.
Why the date change matters
A revised CBT date affects candidate preparation, travel and leave arrangements, but it does not by itself change eligibility, vacancy distribution or the original application period. Applicants should distinguish a schedule corrigendum from a new recruitment notice. If the authority publishes a further update, the latest official notice takes precedence over older pages, social-media posts and third-party summaries.
ISRO’s Careers page also lists other recruitment processes, including IPRC technical and technician posts, HSFC Medical Officer recruitment and separate assistant/stenographer processes. Their dates and stages are distinct. For example, the IPRC/RMT/2026/01 application deadline has separately been revised to 24 October 2026, with fee remittance extended to 29 October. That is a different advertisement and should not be confused with this Scientist/Engineer CBT.
Preparation checklist before 29 October
- Recheck the latest admit-card and exam-day instructions on the official portal.
- Verify your name, photograph, examination city, reporting time and any ID requirements.
- Revise the technical syllabus and previous-year questions relevant to your discipline; ISRO’s recruitment page links to previous question papers for some disciplines.
- Keep a copy of the admit card and the required original identity document ready.
- Check the official Careers page again before travelling, in case of a further corrigendum.
Official source and related resources
- Official ISRO ICRB Scientist/Engineer ‘SC’ recruitment notice
- ISRO Careers and recruitment updates
- Admit Cards master page
- ISRO IPRC Recruitment 2026: application deadline extension
- Government Exam Alerts — 18 October 2026
- Latest Articles master page
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Editorial note: The revised date is taken from ISRO’s official notice. Candidates should rely on the latest official communication for individual reporting details and any subsequent changes.
