Last verified: 26 October 2026. The Indian Space Research Organisation’s Satish Dhawan Space Centre SHAR (SDSC SHAR), Sriharikota, has opened online applications under Advertisement No. SDSC SHAR/RMT/03/2026, dated 19 October 2026. The post-wise vacancy table adds up to 97 posts across technical, scientific, library, nursing, technician, driver, fireman and Multi-Tasking Staff roles. Online registration opened on 19 October and closes at 11:59 pm on 9 November 2026.
Quick facts
- Recruiting centre: Satish Dhawan Space Centre SHAR, ISRO, Department of Space
- Advertisement: SDSC SHAR/RMT/03/2026, dated 19 October 2026
- Vacancies: 97, totalled from the post-wise table
- Application window: 19 October 2026, 10:00 am to 9 November 2026, 11:59 pm
- Mode: Online only
- Official application portal: apps.shar.gov.in
Which posts are included?
The notification is broader than a single engineering recruitment. It includes diploma-level technical posts, science and library roles, nursing, ITI-based technician trades, driving posts, Fireman ‘A’ and MTS. The following summary is based on the vacancy table in the official 43-page advertisement.
| Post/discipline | Vacancies | Typical essential qualification in the notice |
|---|---|---|
| Technical Assistant — Mechanical, Electrical/Electrical & Electronics, Computer Science, Electronics & Communication, Civil | 14 | First-class diploma of at least three years in the notified discipline |
| Scientific Assistant — Physics and Fine Arts/Photography or Visual Arts/Cinematography | 3 | First-class B.Sc. with the prescribed subject combination, or the specified first-class degree in Fine/Visual Arts |
| Library Assistant ‘A’ | 3 | First-class graduation and a first-class master’s degree in Library Science/Library & Information Science or equivalent |
| Nurse ‘B’ | 3 | First-class nursing diploma of at least three years, recognised by the State/Central Government, with the required registration |
| Technician ‘B’ across notified trades | 43 | SSLC/SSC plus the relevant NCVT ITI/NTC/NAC qualification |
| Draughtsman ‘B’ — Civil | 1 | SSLC/SSC plus the prescribed NCVT Draughtsman (Civil) trade qualification |
| Fireman ‘A’ | 2 | Class 10/SSLC/SSC and the prescribed physical fitness and endurance standards |
| Light Vehicle Driver ‘A’ — SDSC SHAR | 1 | Class 10, valid licence and three years’ experience as an LVD |
| Heavy Vehicle Driver ‘A’ | 7 | Class 10, the specified five years’ driving experience including at least three years as an HVD, and required licence/badge conditions |
| Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS) | 16 | Matriculation/SSLC/SSC or equivalent |
| Light Vehicle Driver ‘A’ — ADRIN, Secunderabad | 4 | Class 10, valid licence and three years’ experience as an LVD |
| Total | 97 | Check the advertisement for exact discipline-wise and category-wise conditions |
Important: A broad post name does not make every qualification interchangeable. For example, a diploma in one engineering branch does not automatically qualify an applicant for another branch. Read the essential qualification and post code before paying any fee.
Pay levels and posting locations
Technical Assistant, Scientific Assistant, Library Assistant ‘A’ and Nurse ‘B’ are listed at Pay Level 7, with a basic-pay range of ₹44,900–₹1,42,400. Technician ‘B’ and Draughtsman ‘B’ are at Level 3, ₹21,700–₹69,100. Fireman ‘A’ and the driver posts are at Level 2, ₹19,900–₹63,200, while MTS is at Level 1, ₹18,000–₹56,900. The advertisement gives approximate gross emoluments at the minimum of the pay level; actual take-home pay will depend on applicable allowances and deductions.
Most posts are associated with SDSC SHAR at Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh. The notice identifies the Boiler Attendant post code for the Propellant Complex at Rasayani, Raigad, Maharashtra, and the separate Light Vehicle Driver ‘A’ vacancies under the Advanced Data Processing Research Institute (ADRIN) at Secunderabad, Telangana. It also states that selected staff may be posted to another Department of Space/ISRO centre or unit under the applicable transfer conditions.
Age limits and relaxation
As on 9 November 2026, the normal age band is 18–35 years for post codes 07–25, 27, 28 and 30. Fireman ‘A’ (code 26) and MTS (code 29) carry an 18–25-year band. The advertisement provides five years’ upper-age relaxation for SC/ST candidates and three years for OBC candidates against posts reserved for those categories; other eligible groups, including ex-servicemen and PwBD candidates, are governed by the applicable Government of India rules. Do not apply a relaxation to an unreserved vacancy unless the notification permits it.
Application fee: the amount depends on the post code
- Post codes 07–15: ₹750 processing fee per application. Candidates who appear for the written test receive a refund according to the notice: full refund for the specified exempt categories (women, SC/ST, PwBD and ex-servicemen); for other candidates, ₹500 is refunded after deduction of the ₹250 application fee.
- Post codes 16–30: ₹500 processing fee per application. Candidates who appear for the written test receive a full refund if in an exempt category; other candidates receive ₹400 after deduction of the ₹100 application fee.
Payment is online only. The notice ties the refund to appearing in the written test, so applicants should not assume that simply submitting a form guarantees a refund.
Selection process and written-test pattern
The process varies by post. For Technical Assistant, Scientific Assistant, Library Assistant ‘A’, Technician ‘B’ and Draughtsman ‘B’, the notice specifies an 80-question multiple-choice written test lasting 90 minutes, with +1 for a correct answer, −0.33 for a wrong answer and zero for an unattempted question. The subsequent skill test is qualifying in nature; skill-test marks are not used to rank candidates for final selection. Nurse ‘B’, Fireman ‘A’, drivers and MTS have their own selection conditions, including physical/endurance or skill requirements where specified. MTS has a separate 100-question, 90-minute pattern covering numerical/mathematical ability, reasoning/problem-solving, general awareness and English, with a 0.25-mark penalty for a wrong answer.
Because selection rules are post-specific, applicants should read the relevant section of the official advertisement rather than rely on a generic “ISRO exam pattern”. The notification also lists written-test centres, but centre allocation remains subject to administrative feasibility.
How to apply before 9 November
- Open the official SDSC SHAR recruitment page and read the bilingual advertisement.
- Choose the correct post code and confirm the discipline, qualification, age band, experience and reservation conditions.
- Register through the official SDSC SHAR application portal between 19 October and 9 November 2026.
- Enter a working email address and mobile number, upload clear documents and photographs, and complete the online payment applicable to the selected post code.
- Save the registration number and a copy of the submitted application. Monitor the registered email address and the official recruitment page for later notices.
Do not wait until the final evening: the notification says the application, including payment, must be submitted by 11:59 pm on 9 November. A pending or failed transaction may not count as a completed application.
Why this recruitment matters for competitive-exam candidates
The recruitment spans several qualification levels, so it is relevant to diploma holders, B.Sc. candidates, library-science graduates, nursing candidates, ITI tradespeople and matriculation-level applicants—not only engineers. For exam preparation, remember the recruiting centre’s full name, the Department of Space/ISRO connection, Sriharikota’s role as India’s spaceport, the post-wise pay levels and the deadline. These are also useful facts for general-awareness sections, but eligibility and application decisions must come from the official notice.
For other active space-sector opportunities, see the ISRO IPRC recruitment update and the ISRO Scientist/Engineer ‘SC’ CBT date update. Browse the site’s Government Jobs hub for other verified notifications.
Official sources
- ISRO Careers — SDSC SHAR Recruitment 2026
- Official Advertisement No. SDSC SHAR/RMT/03/2026 (PDF)
- Official online application portal
Editorial note: Vacancy totals above are summed from the post-wise table in the official advertisement. If a later corrigendum changes a post, date or vacancy, the latest official notice will take precedence.
