ISRO Recruitment 2024: Vacancies And Eligibility Criteria

India’s space program has long been a source of national pride and technological advancement. The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), the apex body for space exploration and research in India, continually seeks talented individuals to drive its missions forward. The ISRO exam stands as a gateway for aspiring candidates to join this esteemed organization, offering an array of opportunities to contribute to India’s space endeavours.

To qualify for the ISRO Exam, candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree in Building or Innovation from a recognised college, with at least 60% marks. Be that as it may, the qualification criteria may change depending on the post being enlisted for.

The ISRO Exam ordinarily comprises two parts: a composed test and a meet. The composed test is objective and comprises multiple-choice questions. The meeting is conducted to evaluate the candidate’s information, aptitudes, and inclination for the post.

Eligibility Criteria

The Eligibility Criteria For The ISRO Scientist/Engineer Exam Are As Follows:

• Age limit: Applicants must be between 21 and 28 years of age as of the last date of application.
• Nationality: Applicants must be Indian citizens.
• Educational Qualification: Applicants must have a Bachelor of Engineering (BE) or Bachelor of Technology (BTech) degree in the relevant engineering discipline from a recognized university or institution, with a first-class grade or a minimum of 65% marks or a CGPA of 6.84 out of 10.

Here are some of the common recruitment categories of ISRO

Electronics – Applied electronics, electronics and power, communication, electronics and communication, Industrial electronics, power electronics, electronics and telecommunication, instrumentation technology, instrumentation and control, electronics and instrumentation, electrical electronics, telecommunication, and avionics.

Mechanical – Metallurgy, production engineering, aerospace engineering, mechatronics, manufacturing science/engineering, industrial engineering, production management, industrial management, aeronautical engineering, mechanical engineering.

Computer science – Information technology, information science

Electrical – electrical and electronics.

The right way to apply for ISRO jobs –

In recent years, you might have noticed different advertisements or messages on ISRO recruitment, most of them could be fake. ISRO recruitment, selection, and employment are totally under the discretion of the ISRO only, no outside party has a role in it. Therefore, you need to follow the instructions mentioned below.

1. First, check if you are eligible to apply for the job
2. All the applications for the job should be submitted online
3. While applying for the job the candidate should provide all the necessary documents. Let it be academic, personal, or address, there would be no excuse for failing to submit the required documents.
4. Once you have completed the registration online, you will be provided an online registration number. Save this number for future use.
5. If the candidate applying for the job is employed currently in a private or public sector, he/she must obtain a “No Objection Certificate” from the current employer.

Application fee and details –

1. The candidate will have to pay an application fee of INR 100.
2. The application fee could be paid via debit card, credit card, or offline through the nearest SBI bank.
3. If the candidate is from a reserved category, Ex-servicemen, a person with a disability, does not have to pay any application fee.

The selection process –

1. First, an initial screening would be done to shortlist the candidates for the written test. This screening would be strictly based on the academic performance in the UG course and based on the bio-data.
2. If you are shortlisted in this screening, you will have to attend the test conducted by the ISRO, the call letter to the shortlisted candidates will be sent to you via email.
3. The test will be conducted in the following cities – Chennai, Bengaluru, Ahmedabad, Bhopal, Hyderabad, Chandigarh, Kolkata, New Delhi, Mumbai, Lucknow, Guwahati, and Thiruvananthapuram.
4. If you pass the written test, you will have to attend the skill test and personal interview.

If you pass all these, you will be sent an employment letter via email or post within a month.

ISRO written exam syllabus –

There is no official syllabus for all the ISRO written tests. Not even the official website publishes the syllabus for all the tests. However, based on the previous year’s question papers, we have compiled a syllabus. Remember, the syllabus of a written exam depends on the job title. For each type of job title, a different question paper is set. 

ISRO written test exam pattern –

• The exam question paper medium would English
• A question will have 80 questions in total
• The maximum time allocated to complete the test is 1 and a half hours
• The maximum marks for the written test would be 240
• Each of the right answers would be awarded 3 marks and for each incorrect answer, 1 mark would be deducted.

Exam Pattern

ISRO job salary and allowances –

The salary and allowances of an ISRO job depend strictly on the job title. A general pay scale and allowance details are listed below.

ISRO Job Salary And Allowance
ISRO scientist/engineer	Basic pay + allowances + NPS contribution – around INR 95,000 to 1,10,000 per month
ISRO technical assistant	2.5 to 6 lakhs per annum
ISRO civil engineer	2.5 lakhs to 6.5 lakhs per annum
ISRO technician	2 to 5.5 lakhs per annum
ISRO draughtsman or drafter	2 to 5.2 lakhs per annum
ISRO electronics engineer	2.5 to 5.5 lakhs per annum
ISRO mechanical engineer	2 to 5.5 lakhs per annum
ISRO machinist	1.7 to 4.4 lakhs per annum
ISRO fitter	1.5 to 4 lakhs per annum

When it comes to allowances, it offers several allowances.

• Dearance allowance
• House rent allowance
• Professional update allowance
• Transportation allowance

The ISRO exam represents a significant opportunity for aspiring candidates to embark on a rewarding career journey in space exploration and research. With careful preparation, dedication, and a passion for innovation, individuals can navigate the complexities of the exam and unlock the doors to exciting opportunities. As India continues to push the boundaries of space exploration, the need for skilled professionals to drive these efforts forward has never been greater, making the ISRO exam a pivotal stepping stone towards a fulfilling and impactful career in space science and technology.