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  • Last Modified 24-01-2023

ISRO Recruitment 2022: Dates, Answer Key, Result, Interview

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ISRO Recruitment 2022: The National Testing Agency (NTA) released the provisional answer key on April 28, 2022. ISRO conducted the exam for Administrative Officer, Accounts Officer, and Purchase & Stores Officer posts on April 03, 2022. Candidates could check the answer key online from the official website, i.e., isro.gov.in. Furthermore, they need to enter the roll number and date of birth to check the answer key.

Candidates could further challenge the provisional answer key until May 03, 2022. Based on the challenges, NTA releases the final answer key and result. Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) releases various recruitment notifications for posts like Scientist/ Engineer, Technical Assistant, Technician, Draughtsman, Controller, etc., throughout the year. The selection process consists of a written exam and an interview. Read on to find out more!

ISRO Recruitment 2022: Overview

Before getting into the details of ISRO Recruitment, let us have an overview of ISRO recruitment 2022.

Recruitment BodyIndian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)
PostsScientist/ Engineer, Technical Assistant, Technician, Draughtsman, Controller, etc
Ongoing Recruitment ApplicationsSpace Application Centre (SAC)
Total VacanciesNot yet announced
QualificationME/ MTech/ MSc/ PhD/ BE/ BTech/ Diploma/ ITI
Application ModeOnline
Exam StagesWritten Test and Interview/ Skill Test
Job TypeCentral Government Job
Official Websiteisro.gov.in and sac.gov.in

ISRO Scientist Engineer Recruitment Notification

Amid the situation due to COVID 19 pandemic, various exams and interviews have been postponed. ISRO will release the exam dates and schedule in the upcoming days on the official website. Check the ISRO recruitment eligibility and details from the table below:

RecruitmentAdvt No.Details
ISRO SAC (Scientist/ Engineer, Technical Assistant, Technician ‘B’)SAC:02-2020The written test is postponed indefinitely. The new date will be announced later on the official website.
Recruitment of Technician-B, Draughtsman-B, Technical Assistant HSFC/01/RMT/2019 Written exam Postponed. New dates to be announced through the official website.

ISRO Scientist Engineer Recruitment Important Dates 2022

Check the important dates for ISRO Administrative Officer, Accounts Officer, and Purchase & Stores Officer recruitment below:

EventsImportant Dates
Online Application Starts OnApril 01, 2021
Online Application Ends OnApril 21, 2021
Last Date of Online PaymentApril 23, 2021
Intimation of Exam CityMarch 24, 2022
Release of Admit CardMarch 28, 2022
ISRO Exam DateApril 03, 2022
Release of Provisional Answer KeyApril 28, 2022
Last Date to Challenge the Provisional Answer KeyMay 03, 2022
Release of Final Answer KeyTo Be Announced
Declaration of Result DateTo Be Announced

ISRO SAC Recruitment 2022

ISRO conducts exams for various posts under the Space Application Centre (SAC) every year. This year the official notification regarding the vacancies at SAC has not yet been released. Candidates are requested to keep a close look at the official website to know the post-wise SAC vacancies at sac.gov.in.

ISRO Recruitment Eligibility Criteria

ISRO releases recruitment notices for various posts, and the eligibility criteria will vary as per the post. Check the post-wise ISRO recruitment eligibility below:

Age Limit

The post-wise age lint for ISRO recruitment is as follows:

Name of PostAge Limit
Scientist/ Engineer18 to 35 years
Technical Assistant18 to 35 years
Technician18 to 35 years
Hindi Typist18 to 26 years
Cook18 to 26 years

Upper Age Limit Relaxation: Apart from the above-mentioned age limit, there is also a provision for relaxation in the upper age limit. A general age relaxation criteria are given below:

CategoryAge Relaxation
SC/ ST5 Years
OBC3 Years
Ex-Servicemen3 Years

Educational Qualification

The education qualification criteria will vary as per the applied post. Check the post-wise education qualification criteria below:

  1. Scientist/ Engineer
    1. BE/ BTech Degree in Electronics/ Electronics & Communication/ Electronics & Electrical/ Instrumentation & Control/ Information & Communication Technology (ICT)/ Computer Science/ Information Technology/ Electrical/ Mechanical/ Civil Engineering passed with First Class marks (aggregate marks of 65% or CGPA/CPI grading of 6.84 on a ten scale).
    2. M.E./M.Tech. in respective subjects with minimum aggregate marks of 60% or CGPA/ CPI grading of 6.5 on a ten scale. (OR)
  2. Technical Assistant
    1. Diploma in Electronics / Electronics and Communication/ Mechanical/ Civil/ Electrical Engineering in First class from a recognised institute/ Board/ University.
  3. Technician
    1. Matric (SSC / SSLC / 10th Class) +ITI/ NTC/ NAC in respective trade (Fitter, Mechanist, Mechanic, Information & Technology, Carpenter, Plumber, Draughtsman, Lab Assistant).
  4. Hindi Typist
    1. Graduate in Art/ Commerce/ Management/ Computer Application courses.
  5. Cook
    1. 10th Pass (Matriculation)

How to Apply for ISRO Scientist Engineer Recruitment?

The ISRO applications for various posts will be available on the official website. Candidates must fill out and apply through online mode. The steps to apply online for ISRO Recruitment are given below.

  1. Visit the official website of ISRO – isro.gov.in.
  2. Scroll down and click on “Career” on the bottom left side of the page.
  3. Click on “Centralised Recruitment (ICRB), All locations.”
  4. Now click on recruitment links available for various posts and departments.
  5. Next, click on “Click here to apply.”
  6. Click on the link for the post you want to apply for.
  7. Register for the exam by entering your ‘Personal’ or ‘Contact’ details.
  8. You will receive your ‘Registration ID’ and ‘Password’ on the given email ID and mobile number. Now use the Registration ID and Password to log in.
  9. Fill out the application form with your ‘Personal‘, ‘Educational‘ and ‘Residential‘ and ‘Other Information‘.
  10.  Upload your scanned ‘Photograph’ and ‘Signature’ as per the prescribed formats & sizes.
  11.  Now proceed to pay the application fees. Complete the transaction and save the fee receipt.
  12. Take a printout of the filled application form for future reference.

ISRO Application Fees

Candidates can pay ISRO application fees both in the online and offline mode. In online mode, applicants can pay using Debit Card, Credit Card, or Internet Banking. In the case of paying offline, applicants can visit their nearest SBI branch and deposit the money.

Based on the posts and the recruitment notice, the officials decide the application fee. As per the recent ISRO SAC recruitment notification, there is no application fee for candidates to apply online for various posts.

ISRO Scientist Engineer Recruitment Admit Card

ISRO will issue the admit card to all eligible candidates on the official website, or an intimation will be sent to the candidate’s Email ID. The admit cards or call letters are released separately for the written test and interview/ skill test. Candidates will have to login into their accounts to view and download the admit card. Candidates must compulsorily carry the ISRO Admit Card on the day of examination.

ISRO Scientist Engineer Recruitment Selection Process

The ISRO selection process can vary depending on the post applied. In general, the selection process consists of two stages –

  • Written Test
  • Skill Test/ Interview

ISRO Recruitment Exam Pattern

Check the generalised ISRO exam pattern for the written test below:

SectionsNo. of Questions
Arithmetic & Reasoning30
English20
Trade/ Discipline Related20
Descriptive Test10
Total80

Key Points:

  • The written test will be conducted for a maximum time duration of 90 minutes.
  • Each correct answer will be awarded 3 marks.
  • For every incorrect answer, 1/3rd of the marks will be deducted.
  • The question paper will be available in the English language only.

ISRO Interview 2022

A written test is not the only parameter for the selection of candidates. The candidates’ performance in the Personal Interview round is also considered. As per the order of merit, 60% marks in the interview would be considered for the final selection of the candidates. The skill test will be conducted for Group ‘B’ & ‘C’ posts instead of an Interview. However, in some cases, the criteria can be changed by ISRO and will be notified to the candidates on the official recruitment notice or official website.

ISRO Exam Centre

The ISRO Recruitment happens at various centres throughout the nation. Check the table below to view the exam centre.

Ahmedabad Bengaluru
BhopalChennai
GuwahatiHyderabad
KolkataMumbai
New DelhiThiruvananthapuram

ISRO Result 2022

ISRO will release the list of selected candidates after the completion of the recruitment process. The ISRO Result PDF will be available on the official website. Candidates can check the details mentioned on the result to know whether or not they have qualified for the post.

ISRO Posting Centres 2022

ISRO Centralised Recruitment Board recruits Scientist/ Engineer, Technician and various other posts to fill up the vacancies at the following centres:

  1. Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC)
  2. National Remote Sensing Centre (NRSC)
  3. ISRO Inertial Systems Unit (IISU)
  4. ISRO Propulsion Complex (IPRC)
  5. Space Applications Centre (SAC)
  6. Antrix Corporation Limited
  7. Master Control Facility (MCF)
  8. ISRO Satellite Centre (ISAC)
  9. ISRO Telemetry, Tracking and Command Network (ISTRAC)
  10. Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC) SHAR
  11. Department of Space and ISRO HQ
  12. Liquid Propulsion Systems Centre (LPSC)
  13. Laboratory for Electro-Optics Systems (LEOS)
  14. Development and Educational Communication Unit (DECU)
  15. Indian Institute of Remote Sensing

Candidates can also check:

ISRO Exam PatternISRO Syllabus
ISRO Exam DatesISRO Salary
ISRO ResultISRO Admit Card

FAQs on ISRO Recruitment 2022

Let us look at some of the frequently asked questions regarding ISRO Recruitment 2022:

Q.1: I am a woman candidate, and I have applied for the post of Scientist/ Engineer. But I am unable to make payment. What should I do?
Ans:
There is no application fee for women candidates for the post of Scientist/ Engineer.

Q.2: I have successfully registered for the Scientist/ Engineer. When will I get the Admit Card for the written test?
Ans:
The admit card for the written test for the shortlisted candidates will be notified to your e-mail before the exams.

Q.3: I am working in the private sector. Am I supposed to submit a No Objection Certificate if I get selected for ISRO?
Ans:
No, if you are a private sector employee, there is no requirement to submit a No Objection Certificate.

Q.4: I have applied for the Scientist/ Engineer. If I am not shortlisted for the written test, will my application fee be refunded?
Ans:
No, ISRO authorities will not refund the application fee in any situation.

Q.5: I wish to apply for the Scientist/Engineer. My eighth-semester results are not declared. Am I eligible to apply?
Ans:
No, you cannot apply for the Scientist/ Engineer post if you have not passed your final semester exam.

We hope this detailed article on ISRO Recruitment 2022 helps you. If you have any queries regarding the exam, feel free to check our app. We will be happy to help you out.

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