ISRO Recruitment 2026: Chemistry Graduates Apply Now
Looking for government jobs after B.Sc. or M.Sc. Chemistry? ISRO SDSC SHAR Recruitment 2026 invites online applications for Technical Assistant, Scientific Assistant, Technician, and other posts at Satish Dhawan Space Centre SHAR, Sriharikota. Chemistry graduates should check the post-wise educational qualifications carefully before applying, as eligibility varies by post code.
About ISRO SDSC SHAR
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is India’s national space agency. Satish Dhawan Space Centre SHAR (SDSC SHAR), located at Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh, supports India’s space programme through launch vehicle and satellite launch operations. This recruitment offers opportunities across technical, scientific, administrative, and support positions, subject to the qualifications specified in the official notification.
Advertisement No.: SDSC SHAR/RMT/03/2026 dated 19.10.2026
| Details | Technician ‘B’ – Chemical | Scientific Assistant – Physics |
|---|---|---|
| Organisation | ISRO – SDSC SHAR | ISRO – SDSC SHAR |
| Post Code | 17 | 12 |
| Discipline | Chemical | Physics |
| Vacancies | 3 | 2 |
| Pay Level | Level 3 | Level 7 |
| Salary | ₹21,700–₹69,100/month | ₹44,900–₹1,42,400/month |
| Reservation | UR: 2, EWS: 1 | UR: 1, OBC: 1 |
| Essential Qualification | SSLC/SSC pass + NCVT ITI/NTC/NAC in a specified chemical trade | First-class B.Sc. with Physics as the main subject and Mathematics and Chemistry as ancillary subjects |
| Chemistry Relevance | Direct Chemical Sciences relevance | Chemistry is an ancillary subject; Physics must be the main subject |
Other Details
- Age Limit (as on 09.11.2026): 18-35 Years for Post Codes 07 to 25, 27, 28 and 30; 18-25 Years for Post Codes 26 and 29.
- Relaxation in upper age limit by 05 years for SC/ST candidates and 03 years for OBC candidates against the posts reserved for these categories. Ex-Servicemen (ESM), Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBDs), Central Govt. servants, Meritorious Sportspersons etc. are eligible for upper age relaxation as per Government of India Orders.
- Only Indian Nationals need to apply.
- Essential Qualifications should be possessed/valid/issued as on the last date of receipt of applications i.e. 09.11.2026.
Selection Process
- Technical Assistant, Scientific Assistant, Library Assistant ‘A’, Technician ‘B’, Draughtsman ‘B’: Written Test (80 MCQs in 1.5 hrs, 100 marks, qualifying) followed by Skill Test (purely ‘go-no-go’ basis). Pass criteria: Unreserved 32/80 (Written) and 50/100 (Skill); Reserved 24/80 and 40/100.
- Nurse ‘B’: Written Test (80 questions, 120 minutes, 80 marks) followed by Skill Test (purely ‘go-no-go’ basis).
- Fireman ‘A’: Written Test (80 questions, 120 minutes, 80 marks), Physical Efficiency Test (PET) and Detailed Medical Examination (DME).
- Light Vehicle Driver ‘A’ and Heavy Vehicle Driver ‘A’: Written Test (120 minutes; Part A: Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 – 50 questions; Part B: Elementary English – 15; Part C: Elementary Arithmetic – 15; Part D: General Knowledge – 20) followed by Skill Test. Minimum 50% in Part-A and minimum 50% in Parts B, C and D combined. Skill Test pass criteria: minimum 60%.
- Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS): Written Test only (100 questions, 90 minutes). Pass criteria: Unreserved/EWS 50%; OBC 45%; other reserved categories 40%.
Walk-in Details
Written Test will be conducted through online Computer Based Test (CBT) mode at Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Bhopal, Bhubaneshwar, Chennai, Dehradun, Guntur, Guwahati, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Lucknow, Mumbai, Nagpur, New Delhi, Patna, Thiruvananthapuram, Tirupati and Visakhapatnam, subject to a minimum number of candidates. Date of Written Test: will be intimated separately. Date of Skill Test: to be announced.
Documents Required
- Recent colour passport size photograph (not older than 6 months) in .jpg format, size up to 40 KB, dimensions 110 x 140 pixels.
- Signature in .jpg format, size up to 20 KB, dimensions 200 x 50 pixels.
- SC/ST/Disability/Ex-servicemen certificate as applicable for full refund of processing fee (any one certificate).
- Documents pertaining to Essential Qualifications (SSC/ITI/NTC/NAC/Diploma/Graduation/Post Graduation etc.), size up to 1 MB.
- No Objection Certificate (if applicable).
- Original certificates/documents to be produced at the time of Skill Test/Interview for verification.
- Candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC/EWS and PwBD categories must produce the relevant original certificates in the prescribed formats as specified in the notification (Annexures II to VIII).
How to Apply?
- Applications will be received online only.
- Online registration window: 19.10.2026 (10:00 hours) to 09.11.2026 (23:59 hours).
- Apply through the SDSC SHAR website: http://www.shar.gov.in or https://apps.shar.gov.in
- Application fee: Post Codes 07 to 15 – Rs. 750/- (refund of Rs. 500/- after deduction of Rs. 250/- for general candidates; full refund for women, SC/ST, PwBD and Ex-Servicemen). Post Codes 16 to 30 – Rs. 500/- (refund of Rs. 400/- after deduction of Rs. 100/- for general candidates; full refund for exempted categories). Processing fee may be paid online only.
- A separate application should be submitted for each Post Code, with a separate fee payment for each.
Additional Information
- Candidates must provide their order of preference for place of posting where applicable.
- Selected candidates are liable to be posted to any Centre/Unit of ISRO/Department of Space, with all India transfer liability.
- Travelling Allowance: Outstation candidates called for Skill Test/Interview will be paid sleeper class Railway Fare or non-AC bus fare, whichever is less. No Travelling Allowance for the Written Test.
- No Objection Certificate from the employer is required for candidates employed under Central/State Government, Public Sector Undertakings, Autonomous Bodies, etc.
- Canvassing in any form will be a disqualification.
- Queries may be emailed to [email protected].
- Women candidates are encouraged to apply.
ISRO SDSC SHAR Recruitment 2026 offers opportunities across technical, scientific, and support roles. Chemistry graduates looking for government jobs should carefully verify the subject-specific eligibility requirements before applying. Complete the application process by 9 November 2026 if you meet the criteria for your chosen post.
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