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Scientist and engineer jobs in ISRO, DRDO and BARC

Government job

India's space, defence-research and atomic energy organisations hire engineers and scientists through their own recruitment notices and national tests such as GATE.

Who can join

B.E. / B.Tech or M.Sc. with the marks in the notice.

Courses and options inside this path

• Scientist / Engineer posts
• Technical and technician posts
• Research fellowships

Entrance exams and entry routes

• ISRO recruitment – official site
• DRDO recruitment – official site
• BARC recruitment – official site
• GATE

What you can do after this

• Research in space, defence and nuclear energy
• Project work in top labs

Next steps

1. Read the latest official notification: eligibility, age limit, selection steps and dates.
2. Start preparing early with the official syllabus and previous question papers.
3. Keep documents ready (marksheets, category and domicile certificates) and apply only on the official website.

Official links

• ISRO
• DRDO
• BARC

Fees change every year and differ by college and state, so they are not listed here. Check the fee structure on the official admission site before you decide. Career guidance on this page is general information compiled from official sources and is not a substitute for the official notification of an exam, college or scheme. Dates, eligibility and fees change every year. Always confirm on the official link before you pay or apply.

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