ISRO Scientist Engineer Answer Key 2026: Download Response Sheet, Raise Objection by 15 November

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has opened the provisional answer key facility for the Scientist/Engineer ‘SC’ recruitment under Advertisement No. ISRO:ICRB:03(EMC):2026. Candidates who appeared in the Computer Based Test (CBT) held on 29 October 2026 can now download their response sheet from the official ISRO careers page and raise objections, if any, only through the official login link before 15 November 2026 at 1:00 PM. Objections sent through any other mode will not be entertained. The recruitment covers 175 Scientist/Engineer ‘SC’ posts in Electronics, Mechanical and Computer Science, in Level-10 of the pay matrix. All dates and the objection link below are from the official ISRO careers page.

ISRO Scientist Engineer Answer Key 2026 – Overview

ISRO Scientist Engineer Answer Key 2026 – Important Dates

The portal remains open only from 12 November 1:00 PM to 15 November 1:00 PM. Do not wait for the last hours — the link stops working at 1:00 PM sharp on 15 November, and objections received through any other mode are not entertained.

How to Download ISRO Scientist Engineer Answer Key 2026 and Raise Objection

1. Visit the official ISRO careers page at isro.gov.in and open the recruitment for Advertisement No. ISRO:ICRB:03(EMC):2026.
2. Click the official answer key and objection link given on the careers page.
3. Log in with your User ID and password used for the application.
4. Open your response sheet and compare each marked response with the provisional answer key.
5. To challenge a question, select the question number, enter the answer you consider correct, and attach or cite supporting proof where the portal asks for it.
6. Check any fee shown inside the portal before final submission, then submit the objection before 15 November 2026, 1:00 PM.
7. Keep a printout or screenshot of the submitted objection for your records.

Only the official link counts. The ISRO careers page states clearly that objections received through any other mode shall not be entertained. Do not send objections by email or post.

ISRO Scientist Engineer SC Vacancy 2026 – Post-Wise Breakup

The advertisement notes that the notified vacancies are tentative and that any addition or reduction will be notified by corrigendum on isro.gov.in. Backlog vacancies are marked in the advertisement table. Eligibility for the post was BE/B.Tech or equivalent in the relevant discipline with an aggregate minimum of 65% marks or CGPA 6.84/10.

ISRO Scientist Engineer Selection Process 2026

Written test (CBT). The CBT was held on 29 October 2026. The provisional answer key and response sheet are now available for checking.

Interview. Based on performance in the written test, candidates are shortlisted for interview in the ratio of 1:5, with an aggregate minimum of 10 candidates. Distinct or additional candidates are shortlisted for reserved vacancies in the same ratio.

Final panel. For generation of the final panel, 50% weightage is given to written test marks and 50% weightage to interview marks. ISRO reserves the right to change the qualifying criteria for interview and final selection due to administrative reasons.

Pay and allowances. Selected candidates are appointed as Scientist/Engineer ‘SC’ in Level-10 of the pay matrix with a minimum basic pay of Rs 56,100 per month, plus Dearness Allowance, House Rent Allowance and Transport Allowance as per existing rules. New entrants are covered under the New Pension Scheme.

Previous year question papers for Computer Science, Electronics and Mechanical (2023 and 2025) are listed on the ISRO careers page against this advertisement, which is useful for candidates preparing for the interview stage.

Important Links

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Is the ISRO Scientist Engineer Answer Key 2026 released?

Yes. The provisional answer key facility for Scientist/Engineer ‘SC’ under Advt. ISRO:ICRB:03(EMC):2026 opened on 12 November 2026 at 1:00 PM. Candidates can view their response sheet and answer key through the official login link on the ISRO careers page.

What is the last date to raise objections to the ISRO answer key?

Objections can be raised only through the official link before 15 November 2026 at 1:00 PM. The portal remains open from 12 November 2026 (1:00 PM) to 15 November 2026 (1:00 PM). Objections received through any other mode will not be entertained.

How can I download the ISRO Scientist Engineer answer key 2026?

Visit isro.gov.in, open the careers page for Advt. ISRO:ICRB:03(EMC):2026, click the answer key and objection link, and log in with your User ID and password. Your response sheet and the provisional answer key will be displayed. Download and take a printout for checking.

Is there a fee to raise an objection in ISRO Scientist Engineer 2026?

The official ISRO careers page notice read for this cycle does not state a per-question objection fee. Check any fee shown inside the login portal before submitting your objection. Do not rely on fee figures quoted for other ISRO cycles.

When was the ISRO Scientist Engineer SC CBT held?

The CBT for Scientist/Engineer ‘SC’ was held on 29 October 2026. It was postponed from the earlier date of 19 October 2026, as notified on the official careers page.

How many ISRO Scientist Engineer SC vacancies are there in 2026?

There are 175 tentative posts: 100 in Electronics, 53 in Mechanical and 22 in Computer Science, including one PRL post in each discipline. The advertisement states the vacancies are tentative and any change will be notified by corrigendum on isro.gov.in.

What is the selection process after the ISRO written test?

Candidates are shortlisted for interview in the ratio of 1:5 based on written test performance, with an aggregate minimum of 10 candidates. The final panel gives 50% weightage to written test marks and 50% weightage to interview marks.

What is the salary of ISRO Scientist Engineer SC?

The post is in Level-10 of the pay matrix with a minimum basic pay of Rs 56,100 per month, plus Dearness Allowance, House Rent Allowance and Transport Allowance as per existing rules. New entrants are covered under the New Pension Scheme.

Candidates are advised to follow only the official ISRO website (isro.gov.in) for the final answer key, interview shortlist and further updates. New Sarkari Results will update this page when ISRO notifies the next stage.

Written by Ravi Singh

Ravi Singh is the Editor (Government Jobs) at New Sarkari Results, covering SSC, Railways, Banking, Teaching and state recruitment updates. Every article he publishes is checked against the official notification PDF before it goes live.

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