# ISRO 2026 recruitment drive expands > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/isro-2026-recruitment-initiatives > Updated: 2026-08-31T03:50:46.000Z. Sources: 17. Developments: 6. In late June 2026, ISRO began a broad hiring campaign via ISTRAC, inviting applications for various technical, scientific, and administrative roles. This drive aims to address a reported vacancy rate of approximately 30% (5,632 unfilled posts), the highest in 25 years. In July, the Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC) conducted walk-in interviews for 460 apprentice trainees. On 30 July, ISRO announced 746 additional vacancies, including 92 Scientist/Engineer posts, 244 administrative Level-4 posts, and 410 apprenticeship seats at the U R Rao Satellite Centre (URSC). For Scientist/Engineer roles, selection is based on a 50% GATE score and 50% interview. In early August, recruitment expanded to include 99 Scientist/Engineer positions: six bio-related posts at the Human Space Flight Centre (HSFC) in Bengaluru, and 93 posts across multiple disciplines via the Centralised Recruitment Board. The 93 posts, which require valid GATE 2025/2026 scores, have an application deadline of 17 August 2026. By mid-August, the Liquid Propulsion Systems Centre (LPSC) announced 19 vacancies for roles including Technical Assistant, Technician ‘B’, Draughtsman ‘B’, and Fireman ‘A’ in Valiamala and Bengaluru. Applications for these LPSC positions are scheduled to run from 18 August to 4 September 2026. On 28 August, the ISRO Centralised Recruitment Board (ICRB) announced a new drive for 175 Scientist/Engineer ‘SC’ positions. This includes 99 roles in Electronics, 52 in Mechanical, 21 in Computer Science, and two specialized positions for the Physical Research Laboratory (PRL). Candidates must hold a BE/BTech with at least 65 percent marks and meet a maximum age limit of 28 years as of 16 September. Applications for these roles opened on 27 August and close on 16 September 2026. Details for these 175 positions specify that 172 posts are located at various ISRO centres, while three are earmarked for the Physical Research Laboratory (PRL). ## Claims - ISRO opened applications for 746 positions in 2026. (corroborated by 4 sources) - The recruitment includes 410 apprenticeship positions at URSC Bengaluru. (corroborated by 4 sources) - The recruitment includes 92 Scientist/Engineer posts. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The recruitment includes 244 administrative Level‑4 posts via the ISRO Centralized Recruitment Board. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The Department of Space reported 5,632 unfilled posts, a 30% vacancy rate, the highest in 25 years. (single source) - Apprenticeship applications are open from July 29 to August 28, 2026. (single source) - Graduate apprentices receive a stipend of Rs 12,300 per month; Technician and Commercial apprentices receive Rs 10,900 per month. (single source) - Selection for Scientist/Engineer posts will be based 50% on GATE scores and 50% on interview performance. (single source) ## Timeline ### 2026-08-31: ISRO announces recruitment for 175 Scientist/Engineer positions ISRO has announced 175 Scientist/Engineer ‘SC’ vacancies in Electronics, Mechanical, and Computer Science. Applications are open until September 16, 2026. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/isro-announces-recruitment-for-175-scientistengineer-positions ### 2026-08-15: ISRO announces recruitment for scientists and technical staff ISRO has announced recruitment for 92 Scientist/Engineer positions and 19 technical roles at the Liquid Propulsion Systems Centre, with application deadlines in August 2026. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/isro-announces-recruitment-for-scientists-and-technical-staff ### 2026-08-07: ISRO opens applications for 99 scientist and engineer posts ISRO opened online applications for 99 scientist/engineer positions – 6 HSFC bio‑related posts and 93 SC engineering posts – with deadlines Aug 30 and Aug 17, requiring a PhD or GATE score. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/isro-opens-applications-for-99-scientist-and-engineer-posts ### 2026-07-30: ISRO launches 746-job recruitment drive to address staff shortage ISRO announced a 746‑position recruitment drive, including 92 scientist/engineer posts, 244 admin roles and 410 apprenticeship seats, to fill a 30% staff vacancy, with applications open until Aug 28 2026. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/isro-launches-recruitment-drive-for-hundreds-of-apprenticeship-and-scientist-positions ### 2026-07-18: ISRO VSSC announces 460 apprentice positions ISRO's Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre in Thiruvananthapuram opened 460 apprentice posts (273 graduate, 187 technician) with walk‑in interviews on July 25; selection is merit‑based, no written exam, and offers a ‑ 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/isro-vssc-announces-460-apprentice-positions ### 2026-06-28: ISRO opens recruitment for technical, scientific and support staff across India ISRO’s ISTRAC is recruiting Technical, Scientific, Library, Technician, Draftsman and Cook staff. Applications run 27 June‑20 July 2026; fees ₹750/₹500; age 18‑35; selection via exam, skill test and medical. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/isro-opens-recruitment-for-technical-scientific-and-support-staff-across-india --- Cite as: ISRO 2026 recruitment drive expands. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/isro-2026-recruitment-initiatives