The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has launched a major recruitment drive for its Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC-SHAR), Sriharikota, inviting applications for a wide range of technical, scientific and support roles. The online application window opened on 16 October 2025 and will close on 14 November 2025, ISRO’s notification confirms. SDSC-SHAR Recruitment+1

What’s on offer

The SDSC-SHAR advertisement (Advt. No. SDSC SHAR/RMT/01/2025) lists vacancies across multiple cadres — from Scientist/Engineer and Technical Assistant to Technician, Fireman, Cook, Nurse and Driver posts. The notification identifies specialist posts such as Scientist/Engineer ‘SC’ (in disciplines including Machine Design, Chemical, Electrical & Electronics, Atmospheric Science and more), Technical Assistants in several engineering streams, and numerous Technician ‘B’ trades. SDSC-SHAR Recruitment

Published reports and the official portal place the total number of vacancies in this drive at around 141–151 posts (counting different trades and locations named in the advertisement), making it one of the larger single-centre recruitments announced this season. Candidates are advised to refer to the official SDSC-SHAR notification for the precise post-wise breakup. SDSC-SHAR Recruitment+1

Eligibility, age and application process

Educational requirements vary by post — from 10th pass with ITI/NTC/NAC for many Technician and Draughtsman roles up to B.E./B.Tech (plus M.E/M.Tech/M.Sc for Scientist/Engineer posts) for the S&T positions. Nursing and radiography posts require relevant diplomas. Minimum age for all posts is 18 years; maximum age limits range by post (for example, Scientist/Engineer ‘SC’: up to 30 years; many other posts: up to 35 years), with statutory relaxations for reserved categories. SDSC-SHAR Recruitment

Applicants must apply online through the SDSC-SHAR application portal (apps.shar.gov.in). The application requires personal details, scanned photograph and signature uploads, and payment of the prescribed fee. The notification gives contact details and an e-mail (recruit@shar.gov.in) for application help. SDSC-SHAR Recruitment+1

Selection and fee details

Selection procedures differ by category: for Scientist/Engineer posts, the process includes a written examination followed by an interview (reported weightage: 50% each). For technical and other support roles, the process typically comprises a written test followed by a skill test where applicable. All shortlisted candidates will undergo document verification and a medical examination as part of the final selection. SDSC-SHAR Recruitment

The advertisement sets a processing fee (₹750) for general candidates, with concessions and refunds for women, SC/ST, PwBD and ex-servicemen (the notification explains refundable amounts and conditions). Applicants should check the notification carefully for category-wise fee rules. SDSC-SHAR Recruitment

Why it matters

The drive underscores ISRO’s continuing need for a mix of high-skill engineers and a broad base of technical and support staff to run launch-base operations, ground systems and ancillary services at Sriharikota and associated units. For candidates from diploma, ITI and 10th-pass backgrounds, the notification highlights opportunities to join India’s premier space establishment in hands-on technical roles. India Today+1

How to proceed

Interested and eligible candidates should:

1. Read the detailed notification (Advt. SDSC SHAR/RMT/01/2025) on the SDSC-SHAR recruitment portal. SDSC-SHAR Recruitment

2. Complete the online application form at apps.shar.gov.in before 14 November 2025. SDSC-SHAR Recruitment+1