Indian Space Research Organisation Technical Assistant, Scientific Library A, Nurse B, Technician B, Draughtsman B, Fireman A, Light Vehicle Driver A, Heavy A and Multi-Tasking Staff 2026

Candidates holding technical qualifications have multiple options under this drive. Applicants with a First Class three-year Engineering Diploma in relevant disciplines can apply for Technical Assistant, while those with a First Class B.Sc. in Physics with Mathematics and Chemistry qualify for Scientific Assistant. Candidates with library science postgraduate degrees or nursing diplomas are eligible for Library Assistant A and Nurse B respectively. For trade positions such as Technician B and Draughtsman B, candidates must possess SSLC or SSC along with an ITI, NTC, or NAC certificate recognized by NCVT in the notified discipline.

For matriculate candidates, Multi-Tasking Staff offers entry at Level 1 without mandatory technical trades. Applicants for Light Vehicle Driver A and Heavy Vehicle Driver A must possess valid commercial driving licences and verifiable driving experience of 3 and 5 years respectively. Fireman A applicants must satisfy specific physical measurements and endurance criteria alongside their matriculation certificate. You can calculate your exact age cutoff using the age calculator before submitting your details.

• Pay Level 7 (Technical Assistant, Scientific Assistant, Library Assistant A, Nurse B): Basic Pay of ₹44,900 per month, with gross emoluments around ₹74,000 to ₹80,000 including allowances.
• Pay Level 3 (Technician B, Draughtsman B): Basic Pay of ₹21,700 per month, with gross emoluments around ₹35,000 to ₹39,000.
• Pay Level 2 (Fireman A, Light Vehicle Driver A, Heavy Vehicle Driver A): Basic Pay of ₹19,900 per month, with gross emoluments around ₹31,000 to ₹35,000.
• Pay Level 1 (Multi-Tasking Staff): Basic Pay of ₹18,000 per month, with gross emoluments around ₹28,000 to ₹31,000.

All posts in this recruitment drive are regular salaried Central Government positions. Monthly pay includes Dearness Allowance, House Rent Allowance, and Transport Allowance based on the posting centre. The employee contribution towards the National Pension System is 10% of basic pay plus DA as a standard statutory deduction, assuming the post is governed under NPS. Additional deductions include professional tax and central government employee insurance. Technical cadres at ISRO benefit from merit-based promotion policies through internal departmental screening committees, enabling technicians and technical assistants to advance to higher grades without waiting for vacancies in open market recruitment. Compare your take-home earnings with our online salary calculator.

• Submitting blurry scans or unapproved dimensions for photos and signatures during registration.
• Applying for Driver positions without possessing the mandatory minimum years of valid driving experience prior to the closing date.
• Entering aggregate marks below the First Class threshold for Diploma or Degree qualifications where First Class is strictly mandatory.
• Claiming reserved category concessions without having valid OBC Non-Creamy Layer or SC/ST certificates in the Central Government format.
• Entering incorrect matriculation certificate numbers or discrepancies between names on identity proofs and academic records.

Following the declaration of final merit lists, selected candidates receive an intimation for Document Verification and pre-employment medical examinations conducted at nominated civil hospitals or ISRO health centres. The verification phase takes approximately four to eight weeks from the release of final results.

Appointees undergo institutional orientation and trade-specific safety induction before being assigned to operational units, launch complexes, laboratories, or transport divisions, primarily at SDSC SHAR, Sriharikota, or allied ISRO facilities across India. The total duration from the application closing date to joining is usually six to nine months, subject to administrative clearance.

Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is the primary space agency of the Government of India, operating under the Department of Space. Formed in 1969, the organisation has built world-renowned launch vehicle programs including PSLV, GSLV, and LVM3, and led planetary exploration missions including Chandrayaan and Mars Orbiter Mission. ISRO operates multiple launch pads, tracking stations, and research centers across the country.

The Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC SHAR) in Sriharikota serves as India's primary spaceport, housing solid propellant production plants, static test facilities, and launch complexes. Working with ISRO offers exposure to sophisticated aerospace infrastructure, strict quality control procedures, and public service stability under the Central Government.

Personnel recruited under these notifications perform vital operational functions across technical and administrative wings. Technical Assistants and Scientific Assistants operate sophisticated laboratory instrumentation, monitor checkout operations, and assist scientists in mission-critical payload and rocket stage integration. Technicians and Draughtsmen manage workshop fabrication, electrical installations, mechanical assembly, and precision drafting.

Drivers and Firemen ensure round-the-clock logistics, specialized propellant transport, emergency rescue preparedness, and vehicle maintenance throughout the launch complex perimeter. Multi-Tasking Staff manage day-to-day office logistics, records management, and dispatch operations. All personnel work in a highly disciplined environment with specialized safety gear and established standard operating procedures.