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Sir, I am studying 11th standard completed my subject Math's and Biology. May I write the entrance exam of ISRO? How to apply for it? What is the syllabus and exam pattern?

Eligibility for ISRO Recruitment:

1. Candidates must have qualified B.E/B.Tech or equivalent qualifying degree in first class with an aggregate minimum of 65% marks or CGPA of 6.84 on a scale of 10. ISRO is strict about the CGPA or marks and doesn’t consider anything less than the given criteria. The average of all semesters will be considered for the purpose of CGPA and not one single semester.
2. Candidates currently in their final year of qualifying degree are also eligible to apply, provided their final degree will be available by July 31 and secure an aggregate of 65% marks or CGPA 6.84 on a scale of 10.
3. Candidate with Diploma+B.E/B.Tech (Lateral Entry) are also eligible provided they have passed their degree in first class with an aggregate minimum of 65% marks or CGPA 6.84 on a scale of 10.
4. AMIE candidates will be regulated as per MHRD order No. 11-15-2011-AR (TS.II) dated 06.12.2012. Students registered before May 31, 2013 may be considered provided they should have 65% marks or CGPA 6.84 in Section ‘B’ alone. However, AMIE candidates wishing to apply must check if they are eligible before applying.
5. Candidates who have passed M.E/M.Tech with B.Tech are eligible to apply provided their B.Tech marks meet the eligibility specified above.
6. Candidates who have studied Integrated course of B.E/B.Tech and M.E/M.Tech are also eligible subject to production of Graduation certificate for B.E/B.Tech separately in first class with an aggregate minimum of 65% marks or CGPA 6.84 on a scale of 10.
7. Candidates with part-time B.E/B.Tech degree are also eligible. However, candidates who have done their B.E or B.Tech through correspondence course not eligible.

Nationality: Candidates must be a citizen of India only.

Age limit: Candidates applying must be less than 35 years as on applying year. Ex-Servicemen and Persons with Disabilities (PwD) are eligible for age relaxation as per Govt. of India orders.

Registration under National Career Services (NCS): This is mandatory and all candidates are required to register first at National Career Services (NCS) portal. Only registered candidates will be considered for the selection process.

Application Procedure for ISRO recruitment.

• Candidates registered in the NCS must check their eligibility before applying.
• Candidates must apply online.
• Candidates must provide the requisite personal, academic and address details.
• After registration, an online registration number will be generated which must be preserved by candidates.
• Candidates already in employment under Central/State Government, Public Sector Undertakings or Autonomous Bodies must send a `No Objection Certificate’ from the employer concerned, duly indicating the name and Reg. No. as well as postal code on the reverse.

Application Fee:

• An Application Fee of Rs 100/- needs to be paid using Internet Banking/Debit Card or ‘Offline’ by visiting nearest SBI Branch.
• All Women candidates/Scheduled Castes (SC)/ Scheduled Tribes (ST); Ex-serviceman [EX] and Persons with Disabilities (PWD) candidates are exempted from payment of Application Fee

Important: Candidates who are already employed under Central/State Govt/PSU/Autonomous Bodies have to send the NOC to the Administrative Officer [ICRB], ISRO Headquarters, Bengaluru within seven days of filing the applications.

Selection Process:

Based on the academic performance and bio-data, initial screening will be conducted to short-list candidates for the written test.

The written test is generally conducted at twelve venues viz., Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Bhopal, Chandigarh, Chennai, Guwahati, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Lucknow, Mumbai, New Delhi and Thiruvananthapuram.

Call letters for the written test to the short-listed candidates will be sent only by e-mail.

Exam Pattern:

The written test paper will comprise of 80 objective type questions carrying equal marks.

The question paper will be in English

Preparation:

Previous years question papers are available in the ISRO Website.

Shortlisting criteria for Interview:

On the basis of candidates performance in the written test they will be shortlisted for interview.

Candidates who secure a minimum of 60% in the interview process will be eligible for consideration for empanelment in the selection panel. The selection will however be in the order of merit

Pay and Allowances:

• Selected candidates will be appointed as Scientist/Engineer ‘SC’ in Level 10 of Pay Matrix
• They will be paid a minimum basic pay of Rs. 56,100/- p.m.
• In addition, House Rent Allowance [HRA] and Transport Allowance at the prescribed rates in force at the place of posting will be paid for those who are not availing Departmental Housing and Transport facility, respectively.
• Employees of ISRO and the other centres under the Dept. of Space will be governed by the New Pension Scheme.
• Other facilities such as medical facilities for self and dependents, subsidized canteen, transport allowance when official transport is not availed, limited housing facility for fresh entrants in lieu of HRA, Leave Travel Concession, Group Insurance, advance for construction of house, etc will be as per Central Government orders.

Link To Website:www.isro.gov.in/careers