INDIAN SPACE RESEARCH ORGANISATION (ISRO) — ISRO CENTRALIZED RECRUITMENT BOARD (ICRB)

ISRO ISTRAC Various Post Recruitment 2026

ISRO's Centralized Recruitment Board has notified 26 posts at ISTRAC — spanning Technical Assistant, Scientific Assistant, Library Assistant, Technician-B, Draughtsman-B, and Cook-A. Apply from 27 June 2026 to 20 July 2026.

✅ Apply Open Now • 26 Posts • 10 Post Categories • Refundable Fee (CBT-linked)

✅ Applications are open from 27 June 2026 and close on 20 July 2026. The exam date is "Notify Later." This notification was independently cross-checked against a second, separately-sourced version of the same notice, which confirmed identical post counts, dates, and fee structure.

⚠️ Fee data gap, confirmed across two independent sources: The official notification specifies an application fee only for Technical Assistant (₹750) and Technician (₹500). No fee amount is stated for Scientific Assistant, Library Assistant-A, Cook-A, or Draughtsman-B. This gap was checked against a second, independently-sourced version of the same notification, which showed the identical omission — confirming this is a genuine gap in the official notice rather than a transcription error. Candidates applying for these four post types should verify the exact fee directly from the official notification PDF or ISRO's application portal before submitting.

📌 Source Data Note — CBT reference without a CBT stage listed: The fee section twice references a refund "After Appear CBT Exam," implying a Computer Based Test is part of the process. However, the official Mode of Selection section lists only Shortlisting, Interview Test, Document Verification, and Medical Examination — no CBT stage is named. This page presents both pieces of information as stated in the source rather than resolving the inconsistency one way or the other; candidates should confirm via the official notification whether a CBT stage exists before the interview.

📋 What Is ISRO ISTRAC Various Post Recruitment 2026?

ISRO ISTRAC Various Post Recruitment 2026 is a notification by the ISRO Centralized Recruitment Board (ICRB) for 26 posts at ISTRAC (ISRO Telemetry, Tracking and Command Network), under Advertisement No. ISTRAC:02:2026. The recruitment spans 10 distinct post categories — Technical Assistant, Scientific Assistant, Library Assistant-A, Cook-A, Technician-B, and Draughtsman-B — with eligibility ranging from Class 10th with ITI certification to a Post Graduate degree. Applications are open from 27 June 2026 to 20 July 2026 at isro.gov.in.

ISTRAC is ISRO's network responsible for telemetry, tracking, and command of satellites and launch vehicles. This recruitment fills technical, scientific, and support roles across that network through a combined notification covering 10 separately-defined post types, each with its own qualification path.

⭐ Why This Recruitment Matters

This recruitment offers entry into ISRO — India's premier space research organisation — across a genuinely wide qualification spectrum: candidates with just a Class 10th pass plus ITI certification (Technician-B, Draughtsman-B) are eligible alongside Post Graduate degree holders (Library Assistant-A). This breadth makes it relevant to a much wider candidate pool than typical ISRO scientist/engineer recruitments, which usually require a B.Tech or higher.

🎯 Who Should Apply

🔧 10th pass candidates with ITI/NTC/NAC certification from NCVT — eligible for Technician-B (Electronics Mechanic or Carpenter trade) and Draughtsman-B (Civil or Mechanical) — 11 of the 26 total posts.

⚙️ Diploma holders in Electronics or Mechanical Engineering (First Class) — eligible for Technical Assistant posts.

💻 B.Sc graduates with Computer Science or Mathematics as the main subject — eligible for Scientific Assistant posts.

📚 Graduates with a First Class Post Graduate Master's in Library Science — eligible for Library Assistant-A (the most academically demanding post in this notification).

👨‍🍳 10th pass candidates with 5 years of relevant experience — eligible for Cook-A, the only experience-based (rather than certification-based) post here.

🎂 Candidates aged 18–35 years as on 20 July 2026.

📊 Selection Difficulty Overview

The official selection process has four stages: Shortlisting, Interview Test, Document Verification, and Medical Examination — notably without a separate written exam stage explicitly confirmed, despite the fee section's CBT reference (see note above). With most posts carrying only 1–2 vacancies, competition per post code is likely to be intense, especially for single-vacancy posts like Library Assistant-A and the Draughtsman-B codes.

Not Available — specific cutoff marks, shortlisting criteria, or selection ratios are not part of the verified source data. Candidates should refer to ISRO's previous ISTRAC or similar centre recruitment patterns for further detail.

📚 Exam Preparation Guidance

• Confirm your exact post code and that your certification (ITI trade, diploma, or degree) precisely matches the stated requirement — these are not interchangeable across post codes.

• If applying for a Technician-B or Draughtsman-B post, ensure your ITI/NTC/NAC certificate is specifically NCVT-issued, as required.

• If a CBT/written exam is confirmed to exist (despite its absence from the official Mode of Selection list), prepare for general aptitude and trade-specific technical questions relevant to your post code.

• Prepare for the Interview Test stage regardless, since it is explicitly listed and likely central to final selection.

• Verify the exact application fee for your post directly with ISRO if applying for Scientific Assistant, Library Assistant-A, Cook-A, or Draughtsman-B, since this is not specified in the available notification.

🚫 Common Candidate Mistakes

• Assuming a general ITI certificate suffices for Technician-B or Draughtsman-B posts, when a specific trade (Electronics Mechanic, Carpenter, Draughtsman Civil/Mechanical) and NCVT issuance are both required.

• Applying for Cook-A without the required 5 years of relevant experience, assuming the 10th-pass qualification alone is sufficient.

• Assuming the fee amount for Scientific Assistant, Library Assistant-A, Cook-A, or Draughtsman-B matches the Technical Assistant or Technician rate — it is not specified and should be confirmed separately.

• Expecting a written CBT exam based on the fee section's wording, when the official selection stages list only Shortlisting, Interview, DV, and Medical.

• Confusing Scientific Assistant (Computer Science) and (Mathematics) post codes — each requires that specific subject as the B.Sc main subject, not just any B.Sc.

➡️ Next Stage Expectations

After applications close on 20 July 2026, candidates should expect ISRO to conduct Shortlisting based on eligibility, followed by the Admit Card release before any further stage. Shortlisted candidates proceed to the Interview Test, then Document Verification and a final Medical Examination. This page will be updated with exam date, admit card, and result information as ISRO releases them.

🖊 How to Apply

• Visit isro.gov.in and use the Registration/Login link in the Important Links section below.

• Confirm your exact post code and qualification match before starting the form.

• Register and fill in personal, educational, and category details accurately.

• Upload required documents — photograph, signature, certificate/diploma/degree relevant to your post code, and NCVT certificate where applicable.

• Pay the applicable fee — ₹750 (Technical Assistant) or ₹500 (Technician) — online before 20 July 2026. For other posts, verify the fee with ISRO directly.

• Submit and save a printout of the confirmation page.

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⚠️ Disclaimer: ResultDekho is an independent educational information platform. Candidates should always verify critical details through the official notification and official website before making decisions. Application fee for Scientific Assistant, Library Assistant-A, Cook-A, and Draughtsman-B posts is not specified in the available notification and has been marked "Not Available" rather than estimated, after confirming this gap across two independently-sourced versions of the notice. ResultDekho is not affiliated with ISRO or the Government of India. Always verify details at the official website: isro.gov.in. Last update: 28 June 2026