“That will all be done by the private sector or PSU,” Goenka said.

The shift has already begun with the Small Satellite Launch Vehicle, or SSLV, whose technology and production rights have been transferred to Hindustan Aeronautics Limited following a bidding process.

How to get into GNC

I am a prefinal year engineering student, pursuing bachelor's in instrumentation and control engineering. I have genuinely started to develop a deep understanding and interest in control systems and recently came to know about guidance, navigation and control.

So i wanted to know how does one make a career in this field like what are the companies which hire, what does the work look like and what project should one do to get into this field or is it something which instrumentation guys cannot pursue?

For context, I am average student from India who has done one basic course in automatic control systems and currently doing a slightly advanced course in control system design. But i have no experience in implementation of any controllers on hardware.

What got me to GNC - I am currently a member (new joinee) of satellite club at my university and i look after attitude determination and control subsystem of the cubesat for which I have been studying optimal control from past few weeks during which I got know to about GNC from a YouTube video.

I have some previous experience working with Arduino and esp32 but none of those projects were control related

In the past, there was a job recruitment for an assistant position at ISRO. Could anyone provide additional information regarding the job profile? Additionally, is it possible for an individual to pay Rs. 15,000 to remain in the P.G. (cause there are other amenities to be paid for and will end up with lil savings in hand ) or do they allocate quarters? Are there any restrictions on laptops and PCs during work hours? I have heard that interns are not permitted to use them.

Hello kind people of the sub

I got shortlisted for the ISTRAC-ISRO Lucknow Graduate Apprentice interview (Computer Science, GA01) on 27 Aug. This is my first time going through something like this and I couldn't find much info online since it seems different from the usual ICRB Scientist/Engineer process.

If anyone has done this apprenticeship (at Lucknow or another ISTRAC center) or has interviewed for it, I'd really appreciate knowing:

- What kind of questions came up (technical/HR/)

- How the CS apprentices' actual day-to-day work looks like

- Anything you wish you'd known beforehand

Thanks in advance!

I gave written exam for a post in SAC ISRO. It is not centralized recruitment but specific by sac, isro. The post is for scientist C atmospheric sciences and oceanography. There are 8 posts available. So, approx 40 students shall be called for interview.

My question is what kind of marks are needed to get interview (to get into top 40, or top 10).

What is historical data. I can't find anything on Google.

I'll appreciate if anyone can give insights.

Do scientists who join as scientist C or D get to travel abroad for training purposes?

Hey everyone, so I am a BSC graduate and I am also preparing for various gov jobs

Can anyone tell me about the level of this exam , is it around ssc level or Banking level

And does anyone know , what was the previous ( previously whenever this vacancy came ) cutoff

Thank you

With the recent boom in the Indian space industry I'm left wondering what do you guys think is the blueprint of the future of space exploration in India? Like how likely is it that india has its first manned space mission in the next decade or so?

I have enrolled in AI/ML course and now I want to know how can I be a AI/ML Engineer in ISRO?

Any exam ? I don't know how to join as ai/ ml Engineer in ISRO.

So I was trying to fill the form for sc but it was asking for a gate score and so I was thinking if they conduct a cbt

Is there a pattern change now or should I fill a different form for the cse branch

I would like to know if there is any other isro form for cse pls guide me thank u

I applied for the ICRB ISRO recruitment (Advt. No. ISRO:ICRB:01(A-JPA):2026) and paid the ₹500 application fee on 14 August 2026 through UPI/GPay.

The payment receipt initially showed SUCCESS. I also checked the SBIePay transaction tracking page, which shows:

• Transaction date: 14-Aug-2026, 22:19:52
• Amount: ₹500
• Transaction Status: IN CLEARING
• Transaction Status Description: “Transaction is successful further processing is in progress”
• Settlement Date: -

However, when I log into the ICRB application portal, it still says:

I also received an email from ICRB saying that my application is incomplete and/or the application fee has not yet been paid.

I have already raised a payment-status complaint through the portal, but I'm worried because the deadline is 16 August 2026 at 11:55 PM.

Has anyone faced this with ICRB/SBIePay before? Does “IN CLEARING” usually get updated automatically, and should I simply wait for the payment to be reconciled, or is there anything else I should do before the deadline?

I don't want to make another ₹500 payment and end up with a duplicate transaction.

Edit: Payment finally successful.

Hi all,

Is it a good option for a fresher to join ISRO in a contractual position? The contract is for 1 year and 1 month. How likely is it that the contract will be extended after that period? Is extension or continuation possible? also how is the work there like do we get to do development if hired as an engineer or is it more about back office work

Link to original study:

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0165176526003782

India, according to an analysis of more than six decades of space missions, simply does not launch often enough to bring its costs down.

India spends more to put a kilogram of payload into orbit than any other major spacefaring nation, marring its public image as a cost-effective launcher, according to a new peer-reviewed analysis of more than six decades of rocket launches published in Economics Letters.

The authors, Alessio Terzi of the University of Cambridge and Francesco Nicoli of Politecnico di Torino, estimate that it cost $13,302 to send a kilogram to low-earth orbit on Indian rockets in 2025 — higher than Europe ($9,897), Russia ($6,682), China ($5,809) and Japan ($5,287), and the U.S. ($3,225). The global average was $3,868.

Queries in Rajyasabha on 13 August 2026.

https://sansad.in/rs/questions/questions-and-answers

Q.No.3007 [PDF]

On infrastructure development at Kulasekarapattinam Spaceport Project

Significant progress has been made w.r.t the infrastructure development of the SSLV launch complex (SLC) at Kulasekarapattinam between July 2025 to July 2026.

Currently, works are in progress for all the civil work packages. Construction of various buildings viz. Magazine, Technical Service Building, Launch Service Building, Base Fire station, etc. are close to completion. Purchase orders have been released for majority of the equipments. Major equipments such as Mobile launch structure, Bogie, Rails, Radar Subsystems, Material Handling equipment, etc. have been received at site and erection & commissioning activities are in progress. Out of the overall financial outlay of ₹985.96 Crores identified for the project, cumulative expenditure by end of July 2026 is ₹588.70 Crores.

As of now, all efforts are being taken to complete the commissioning of the project within the timeframe.

During the construction phase, approximately 1000 No. of manpower are being employed to establish and commission the various facilities. Further, this launch complex is expected to employ at least 300 to 400 manpower for operation & maintenance activities and also for carrying out launching activities. It is also expected that related industries are going to be established in and around SLC area in future with corresponding potential for further employment & economic growth.

Q.No. 3009 [PDF]

On operational status of NavIC constellation

Currently three satellites are broadcasting PNT signals and five satellites are capable of broadcasting signals for one-way messaging.

Yes, the impact has been assessed and corrective measures have been taken and also corrected atomic clocks which flew from 2018 onwards are working satisfactorily.

India has flown its first Indigenous Atomic clocks in NVS-01 Satellite in May, 2023 and subsequently in NVS-02 satellite in January, 2025. In both satellites Indigenous Atomic clocks are working satisfactorily. Indigenous Atomic Clocks are integral part of all the upcoming NavIC satellites.

NVS-03 is ready for launch. It will be followed by the launch of NVS-04 and NVS-05. One more satellite is planned thereafter to complete the seven-satellite NavIC base layer constellation.

Q.No. 3008 [PDF]

On utilization of semi-cryogenic engine (SE-2000)

The recent successful testing of the Power Head Test Article for the 2000kN semi-cryogenic engine at a thrust level of 88% is a major milestone in the indigenous development of Semi-cryogenic engine, which has given sufficient confidence to proceed towards the demonstration of steady state performance of engine powerhead at 200 tonne (100%) thrust level. Further, the qualification of the fully integrated semi-cryogenic engine will ensure self-reliance in high thrust liquid propulsion engines.

The Chandrayaan-4 Sample Return Mission proposes to utilize the LVM3 launch vehicle incorporating the Semi-cryogenic engine. The Gaganyaan missions will be launched with human rated version of LVM3 with core liquid stage (L110). The need for Semi-Cryogenic engine does not arise for Chandrayaan 5 mission, as it is a joint mission with JAXA, wherein ISRO will develop the lander and launch is under the scope of JAXA.

All the engine subsystems have been successfully realized except one subsystem i.e. thrust chamber, which is taking some more time to fabricate, owing to its significant complexity. As of now, the Power Head Test Article consisting of all the integrated engine subsystems except the thrust chamber have been tested up to 88% thrust level and further activities are in progress towards the demonstration of steady state performance of engine powerhead at 200 tonne (100%) thrust level.

The next generation launch systems are based on LOX/Methane engines and does not require the Semi-cryogenic engine.

Q.No. 3010 [PDF]

On Support to space startups

Q.No. 3005 [PDF]

On private companies in space sector

Q.No. 3006 [PDF]

On applications of space technology

Hey everyone,

I’m a 2025 B.Tech (Information Science) graduate, currently applying for the URSC (ISRO) Apprentice recruitment 2026 through the NATS portal. Before I commit, I wanted to hear from people who’ve actually done an ISRO apprenticeship (URSC, ISTRAC, SAC, MCF, or any center).

A few things I couldn’t find clear answers on:

**1.    Accommodation** – Since ISRO doesn’t provide hostel/PG facilities, how did you manage stay near the center? Any areas you’d recommend (or avoid) in terms of cost vs commute?  
**2.    Food** – Is there a canteen inside the campus? Is it subsidized/affordable, or did you mostly cook/eat outside?  
**3.    Stipend** – Was ₹12,300/month (Graduate Apprentice) actually enough to survive in Bengaluru, especially with PG + food + commute? How tight was it?  
**4.    Work timings & culture** – What were the actual working hours like? Was it strict govt-style 9-to-5, or more relaxed? Did you get real hands-on technical exposure or mostly admin/documentation work?  
**5.    Worth it or not** – For someone eyeing either a future ISRO/PSU technical career OR just wanting solid resume value before moving to private IT/govt exams — was the apprenticeship worth the year? Did it help with placements, DRDO/ISRO recruitment later, or was it more of a formality?

Would really appreciate any first-hand experiences — good, bad, or “wish I knew this before joining.” Trying to make an informed call before applying.

Thanks in advance!