ISRO ISTRAC Recruitment 2026 Notification Out for 26 Posts – Apply Before 20 July

𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 ISRO Telemetry Tracking and Command Network, known as ISTRAC, is a key unit under the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), Department of Space, Government of India. ISTRAC serves as the primary ground segment solutions provider for all ISRO satellite and launch vehicle missions. It operates Spacecraft Control Centres, TTC Ground Station Networks, a Deep Space Network, and Navigation Ground Segment facilities. The organisation maintains international ground stations at Bengaluru, Lucknow, Shriharikota, Thiruvananthapuram, Sri Vijayapuram, Mauritius, Brunei, and Biak in Indonesia. ISTRAC also supports missions of other global space agencies and develops advanced radar and satellite communication systems. 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 ISTRAC, Bengaluru has released Advertisement No. ISTRAC:02:2026 dated 27 June 2026 for recruitment to multiple posts including Technical Assistant, Scientific Assistant, Library Assistant, Technician-B, Draughtsman-B, and Cook-A. These are central government positions offering strong career growth within one of India's most prestigious organisations. Selected candidates are entitled to 7th Pay Commission salaries, merit-based promotions, free transport, subsidised housing, medical benefits, group insurance, and Leave Travel Concession. Candidates must be willing to work in round-the-clock shifts and may be posted at any ISRO or Department of Space unit anywhere in India. 🎓 𝐄𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐂𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐚 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 : Indian Nationals only. 𝗔𝗴𝗲 𝗟𝗶𝗺𝗶𝘁 (as on 20 July 2026): 18 to 35 years. · SC/ST: 5-year relaxation · OBC: 3-year relaxation (for reserved posts) · PwBD / Ex-Servicemen / Departmental / Widows / Divorced Women: As per GoI rules · EWS candidates: No age relaxation 𝗤𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: · 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗻-𝗕 (𝗘𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝗠𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗰) – Matriculation + ITI/NTC/NAC in Electronics Mechanic / Technician Power Electronic Systems / Mechanic Consumer Electronic Appliances / Mechanic Industrial Electronics (NCVT). · 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗻-𝗕 (𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗽𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿) – Matriculation + ITI/NTC/NAC in Carpenter trade (NCVT). · 𝗗𝗿𝗮𝘂𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀𝗺𝗮𝗻-𝗕 (𝗖𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗹) – Matriculation + ITI/NTC/NAC in Draughtsman-Civil (NCVT). · 𝗗𝗿𝗮𝘂𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀𝗺𝗮𝗻-𝗕 (𝗠𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹) – Matriculation + ITI/NTC/NAC in Draughtsman-Mechanical (NCVT). · 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁 (𝗘𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗰𝘀) – First Class Diploma in Electronics & Communication Engineering from a recognised State Board. ODL mode not eligible. · 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁 (𝗠𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹) – First Class Diploma in Mechanical Engineering from a recognised State Board. ODL mode not eligible. · 𝗦𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁 (𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝘂𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲) – First Class B.Sc. with Computer Science as main subject from a recognised University. · 𝗦𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁 (𝗠𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗰𝘀) – First Class B.Sc. with Mathematics as main subject from a recognised University. · 𝗟𝗶𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁-𝗔 – First Class Graduation + First Class Master's in Library Science / Library & Information Science from a recognised University. · 𝗖𝗼𝗼𝗸-𝗔 – SSLC/SSC pass + 5 years of experience as Cook in a reputed hotel or canteen. Individual-issued experience certificates are not accepted. Candidates awaiting final results are NOT eligible to apply. 𝐒𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬 (𝐒𝐭𝐞𝐩 𝐛𝐲 𝐒𝐭𝐞𝐩) 𝗦𝘁𝗲𝗽 1 – Initial Screening: Applications are screened based on academic performance and other details filled in the online form. Shortlisted candidates only are called for the Written Test. 𝗦𝘁𝗲𝗽 2 – 𝗪𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗧𝗲𝘀𝘁 / 𝗖𝗕𝗧: · TA, SA, Library Assistant: 80 MCQs | 1.5 hours | +1 / -0.33 marking · Technician-B, Draughtsman-B: 80 MCQs | 1.5 hours | +1 / -0.33 marking · Cook-A: 60 MCQs | 1.5 hours | +1 / -0.33 marking Minimum qualifying: UR – 32/80; Reserved (if post is reserved) – 24/80. Medium: Hindi or English (candidate's choice). Syllabus is curriculum-based. 𝗦𝘁𝗲𝗽 3 – 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗧𝗲𝘀𝘁: Candidates shortlisted in a 1:5 ratio (minimum 10 per post) based on CBT scores. 𝗦𝘁𝗲𝗽 4 – 𝗦𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗧𝗲𝘀𝘁 (𝗤𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗳𝘆𝗶𝗻𝗴): · TA, SA, Library Assistant, Technician-B, Draughtsman-B: 100 marks. Pass: 50 (UR), 40 (Reserved). · Cook-A: 100 marks. Pass: 60 for all categories. No relaxation. 𝗦𝘁𝗲𝗽 5 – 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗠𝗲𝗿𝗶𝘁: Based on Written Test / CBT marks among Skill Test qualifiers. Academic scores serve as tiebreaker. For Technician-B and Draughtsman-B, valid NAC holders get preference in case of further tie. 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗙𝗲𝗲𝘀 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁 / 𝗦𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁 / 𝗟𝗶𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁-𝗔: · Processing Fee (all): ₹750 · Refund after CBT: ₹500 · Net Fee: ₹250 (non-refundable) 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗻-𝗕 / 𝗗𝗿𝗮𝘂𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀𝗺𝗮𝗻-𝗕 / 𝗖𝗼𝗼𝗸-𝗔: · Processing Fee (all): ₹500 · Refund after CBT: ₹400 · Net Fee: ₹100 (non-refundable) 𝗙𝘂𝗹𝗹 𝗥𝗲𝗳𝘂𝗻𝗱: Women, SC/ST, PwBD, Ex-Servicemen candidates get the full processing fee refunded after appearing in CBT. 𝗣𝗮𝘆𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁: Online only via Bharatkosh (Internet Banking / UPI / Domestic Debit Card). No cash, DD, or money order accepted. 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 1. Visit www.isro.gov.in or www.istrac.gov.in and open the Careers section. 2. Find Advertisement No. ISTRAC:02:2026 and click Apply Online. 3. Fill in all details carefully. Submitted forms cannot be edited. 4. Upload: colour passport photo (JPG, 50–100 KB), signature (JPG, 50–100 KB), qualification certificates, and caste/disability/discharge certificate if applicable. 5. Pay the fee online via Bharatkosh gateway and save the transaction confirmation. 6. Note your Registration Number and keep a printout of the application form. 7. Hall tickets and all communications will be sent to the registered email ID only.

𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐉𝐨𝐛 𝐢𝐬 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐭 ISRO is one of the world's most respected space agencies and a symbol of India's scientific capability on the global stage. A job at ISTRAC means direct contribution to India's satellite missions, space exploration programmes, and national navigation systems. These are not ordinary government roles. The work directly impacts how India tracks its spacecraft, controls its satellites, and communicates with missions in deep space. The organisation has ground stations across multiple countries and supports missions from other international agencies, offering employees a work profile that few public sector jobs can offer. These positions are central government roles with strong job security, 7th Pay Commission wages, and a clearly defined career progression path. ISTRAC's international footprint and use of state-of-the-art technology make it one of the most professionally rewarding environments in the Indian government sector. For ITI, diploma, or science graduates, this is among the highest-value government jobs available in their qualification range.