ISRO Scientist Civil Engineering 2026 Mock Test Series

Guidelines for Candidates

• Official Communication: Always rely on the official ISRO website for any updates, notification changes, or schedule adjustments. Do not rely on third-party sources for critical information regarding the recruitment status.
• Information Accuracy: Ensure the email address provided during registration is active and accessed regularly, as it is the primary channel for receiving crucial documents like the admit card and interview call letters.
• Document Verification: Keep all original certificates—including birth, caste, domicile, and academic degree certificates—organized in advance. These will be required during the final verification stage if a candidate clears the interview.
• Government Service Rules: Candidates currently employed under Central or State Government bodies, Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs), or autonomous organizations must obtain and submit a 'No Objection Certificate' (NOC) from their employer.
• Eligibility Compliance: Before applying, self-verify that all conditions regarding age limits, degree classification (First Class with 65% or higher), and nationality are satisfied.
• Attendance: Ensure you arrive at the designated exam center well ahead of the reporting time. Carrying the admit card is mandatory; candidates without it will be strictly barred from the exam hall.
• Professional Conduct: During the interview round, candidates are evaluated not just on their technical knowledge but also on their personality and professional soft skills. Maintain a professional demeanor throughout the selection process.
• Application Fee Deadline: Ensure the application fee is paid either online or through the bank challan process within the specified timelines. Failure to complete the fee payment results in the automatic rejection of the application form.

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) releases the Scientist/Engineer 'SC' (Civil) recruitment notifications via the ISRO Centralized Recruitment Board (ICRB) portal. Candidates must monitor isro.gov.in for the official 2026 notification. The selection process exclusively follows a Computer Based Test (CBT) followed by a personal interview. No new exam pattern changes have been officially notified for the 2026 cycle as of current records.

1. Visit the official ISRO website: isro.gov.in.
2. Navigate to the 'Careers' section located in the main menu.
3. Select 'Recruitment of Scientists/Engineers (SC)'.
4. Click on the link titled 'Detailed Advertisement for Scientist/Engineer 'SC' (Civil)'.
5. Download the PDF file directly from the official server for authentic verification.

The total vacancy count for ISRO Scientist Civil Engineering is announced per recruitment notification. The distribution is as follows:

The application fee for ISRO Scientist/Engineer 'SC' is INR 250 for all candidates. However, a refund of INR 100 is processed for candidates who appear for the CBT.

The upper age limit is 28 years as of the closing date of the online application.

• SC/ST: 5 years
• OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): 3 years
• PwBD: Up to 10 years
• Ex-Servicemen: As per Government of India guidelines

Candidates must possess a B.E./B.Tech or equivalent degree in Civil Engineering with an aggregate of at least 65% marks or a CGPA of 6.84/10 from a recognized university.

1. Shortlisting based on academic credentials (if required).
2. Computer Based Test (CBT) conducted at various centers across India.
3. Personal Interview for qualified candidates.
4. Document Verification (DV).
5. Medical Examination.

Negative marking: 0.33 marks deducted for every incorrect answer.

Scientist/Engineer 'SC' is placed in Level 10 of the Pay Matrix with a basic pay of INR 56,100 per month. Additional benefits include Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), and Transport Allowance.

Admit cards are released on the official ISRO portal. Candidates must carry a printed hall ticket and an original photo ID (Aadhaar Card, PAN Card, or Voter ID) to the exam center.

The provisional answer key is uploaded to the ISRO website within 7 days of the CBT. Candidates can submit objections via the candidate login portal within the stipulated 3-day window.

The final merit list is prepared based on the performance in the CBT and the Interview. The weightage ratio is typically 50:50 between the written test and the interview process.

Focus on high-weightage subjects: Structural Analysis, Geotechnical Engineering, and Fluid Mechanics. Utilize standard textbooks like S.K. Duggal or B.C. Punmia. Practice previous year ISRO/GATE Civil Engineering papers to master time management and accuracy.

Expected Written Test Cut-off

Expected Interview Cut-off