In a rare, broad-based hiring push, the Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC SHAR) at Sriharikota has announced 151 vacancies across scientific, technical and support roles, inviting candidates from varied educational and trade backgrounds to join India’s launch-pad workforce. The notification, dated October 16, 2025, sets the application deadline at November 14, 2025.

The recruitment covers a wide skill spectrum: 23 posts for Scientists/Engineers ‘SC’, 28 Technical Assistants, 3 Scientific Assistants, and 70 Technician ‘B’ positions. The drive also includes roles often overlooked in high-tech headlines — 6 firemen, 3 cooks, 3 drivers and a radiographer — underscoring that a spaceport depends as much on trades and services as on engineering expertise.

Eligibility and pathways

ISRO’s SDSC SHAR has structured the openings to be accessible through multiple educational routes. Eligible applicants range from BE/B.Tech and diploma holders to BSc graduates, nursing diploma holders, ITI certificate holders (with SSLC/SSC) and even 10th-pass candidates for certain posts. The age bracket for applicants is 18–35 years as of November 14, 2025, with standard relaxations for reserved categories.

Pay and perks

Basic pay scales span from about ₹19,900 for entry-level posts to ₹1,77,500 for senior scientific positions, with ISRO’s customary allowances for housing, transport and medical benefits making the overall compensation package competitive among public sector employer offerings.

Selection process

The multi-stage selection includes:
• a written examination testing subject knowledge and aptitude;
• job-specific skill tests for shortlisted candidates;
• document verification and a medical examination before final appointment.

“We’re looking for commitment as much as competence. Every role, whether in the lab or in logistics, keeps the launch on schedule,” a senior SDSC official said, highlighting the collective effort behind each mission that lifts off from the eastern coast.

How to apply

Candidates can apply online at apps.shar.gov.in under the “Career” section (notification SDSC SHAR/RMT/01/2025). The process requires registration, uploading a recent photograph and signature in JPEG format (photo max 40KB, signature max 20KB), completing the application form, paying the applicable fee, and downloading a printout of the submitted form for records.

Why it matters

Beyond numbers, the drive signals ISRO’s recognition that sustaining an ambitious launch program requires a diverse workforce — technicians, tradespeople and support staff who work behind the scenes to keep timelines and safety intact. For many applicants, this recruitment is an invitation to be part of that quieter, essential machinery of India’s space endeavor.