ISRO SDSC SHAR Teacher Recruitment 2026 notification has been officially released by Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota (SDSC SHAR) vide Advertisement No. SDSC SHAR/RMT/01/2026 dated 16 June 2026. SDSC SHAR, which is the Spaceport of India under the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), Department of Space, Government of India, has invited online applications to fill up a total of 10 vacancies for the posts of Trained Graduate Teacher (TGT) and Primary Teacher (PT) for its Space Central Schools located at Sriharikota and Sullurpeta campuses. Online registration has started from 16 June 2026 and the last date to apply is 07 July 2026. This is a rare and prestigious opportunity to work as a government school teacher under ISRO — one of the most respected scientific organisations of India.
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ISRO SDSC SHAR Teacher Recruitment 2026 Overview – Apply Online for TGT and Primary Teacher Posts
| Particular | Details |
| Organization | Satish Dhawan Space Centre SHAR (SDSC SHAR), ISRO |
| Advertisement No. | SDSC SHAR/RMT/01/2026 dated 16.06.2026 |
| Post Names | Trained Graduate Teacher (TGT) – Maths, Science, WET, Telugu; Primary Teacher (PT) |
| Total Vacancies | 10 |
| Pay Scale (TGT) | Level 7 – ₹44,900 to ₹1,42,400/- |
| Pay Scale (Primary Teacher) | Level 6 – ₹35,400 to ₹1,12,400/- |
| Application Mode | Online only (shar.gov.in) |
| Job Type | Central Government Job (ISRO / Dept. of Space) |
| Application Start Date | 16 June 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 07 July 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Age Limit (TGT) | 18 – 35 Years (as on 07.07.2026) |
| Age Limit (Primary Teacher) | 18 – 30 Years (as on 07.07.2026) |
| Application Fee | ₹750/- (refund of ₹500/- on attending Written Test) |
| Official Website | shar.gov.in |
ISRO SDSC SHAR Teacher Recruitment 2026 is a golden opportunity for CTET-qualified teachers to secure a stable central government teaching job at India’s Spaceport. The Space Central Schools at SDSC SHAR follow the NCERT/CBSE pattern of education and primarily serve the children of ISRO employees and supporting personnel. Selected candidates will be initially posted at SDSC SHAR, Sriharikota, but may be transferred to any other ISRO/Department of Space centre in India as and when required. Women candidates and PwBD candidates are especially encouraged to apply.
ISRO SDSC SHAR Teacher Recruitment 2026 – Post-wise Vacancy Details and Reservation Breakup
| Post Code | Post Name | UR | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | Total |
| 01 | Trained Graduate Teacher – TGT (Maths) [To teach Maths and Physics] | 01 | — | — | — | — | 01 |
| 02 | Trained Graduate Teacher – TGT (Science) [To teach Chemistry and Biology] | — | 01 | — | — | — | 01 |
| 03 | Trained Graduate Teacher – TGT Work Experience Teacher (WET) | 01 | — | — | — | — | 01 |
| 04 | Trained Graduate Teacher – TGT (Telugu) | — | — | 01 | — | — | 01 |
| 05 | Primary Teacher (PT) | 03 | — | — | 02 (incl. 1 OBC Backlog) | 01 | 06 |
| Grand Total | 05 | 01 | 01 | 02 | 01 | 10 | |
Note: Out of the 6 Primary Teacher posts, 1 post is identified for PwBD (Locomotor Disability / Cerebral Palsy) — Backlog vacancy. If a suitable PwBD (LD/CP) candidate is not available, the vacancy will be filled by a candidate with any other benchmark disability except Blind. The number of vacancies is provisional and may change based on actual requirements. Posts are temporary but likely to continue.
ISRO SDSC SHAR TGT Recruitment 2026 Eligibility – Qualification for All TGT Posts (Post Code 01 to 04)
Post Code 01 – Trained Graduate Teacher (Maths) [To teach Maths and Physics]
Candidates must have: (A) Four-year integrated degree course from an NCTE recognised university with at least 50% marks in concerned subject as well as in aggregate including B.Ed Component. OR (B) Bachelor’s/Honours Degree from a recognised university with at least 50% marks in concerned subject, combination of subjects and also in aggregate, AND B.Ed. from an NCTE recognised institution with at least 50% marks; OR Three-year integrated B.Ed–M.Ed from an NCTE recognised institution with at least 50% marks; OR One-year B.Ed. (Special Education) from RCI with at least 50% marks. Candidates with B.Sc (Hons.) in Physics or Chemistry are not eligible for this post.
Subject requirement: Mathematics as Elective/Main subject in at least 3 years/6 semesters of course; Physics in at least 1 year/any 2 semesters; and one of Chemistry, Electronics, Computer Science, or Statistics in at least 1 year/any 2 semesters.
Additionally, candidates must be qualified in CTET Paper-II conducted by the Government of India and must have the ability to teach in both English and Hindi. Desirable: School teaching experience and knowledge of computer applications.
Post Code 02 – Trained Graduate Teacher (Science) [To teach Chemistry and Biology]
Candidates must have: (A) Four-year integrated degree from an NCTE recognised university with at least 50% marks in Chemistry and in aggregate including B.Ed Component. OR (B) Bachelor’s/Honours Degree with at least 50% marks in Chemistry, combination of subjects, and in aggregate, AND B.Ed. from an NCTE recognised institution with at least 50% marks; OR Three-year integrated B.Ed–M.Ed; OR One-year B.Ed. (Special Education) from RCI with at least 50% marks.
Subject requirement: Biology/Life Science/Botany/Zoology as Hons/Main subject in at least 3 years/6 semesters with the following combinations — Biology/Life Science with Chemistry, Botany, or Zoology; Botany with Chemistry and Zoology; Zoology with Chemistry and Botany.
Qualified in CTET Paper-II. Ability to teach in English and Hindi is mandatory.
Post Code 03 – Trained Graduate Teacher – Work Experience Teacher (WET)
Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering / Electronics Engineering / Electronics & Communication Engineering from a recognised institution with at least 50% marks, along with B.Ed. from an NCTE recognised institution with at least 50% marks. Ability to teach in Hindi and English, and knowledge of computers is required. Desirable: One-year practical experience in a recognised workshop/institution/factory.
Post Code 04 – Trained Graduate Teacher (Telugu)
Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s Degree with Telugu as main subject OR one of three equal optional subjects OR a Bachelor’s Degree in Oriental Language in Telugu OR a Post Graduate Degree in Telugu. Additionally, B.Ed. with Telugu as methodology OR Telugu Pandit Training from an NCTE recognised institution is required. Candidates must be qualified in State TET or CTET Paper-II with Telugu as one of the subjects.
ISRO SDSC SHAR Primary Teacher Recruitment 2026 Eligibility – Qualification for Post Code 05
Candidates applying for the post of Primary Teacher (Post Code 05) must hold one of the following qualifications:
| Option | Qualification Required |
| Option A | Senior Secondary / Higher Secondary / Intermediate (10+2) with at least 50% marks AND 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed.) from a recognised Institute/Board |
| Option B | Senior Secondary (Class XII) with at least 50% marks AND 4-year Bachelor of Elementary Education (B.El.Ed.) from a recognised Institute/Board |
| Option C | Senior Secondary (Class XII) with at least 50% marks AND 2-year Diploma in Education (Special Education) from the Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI) |
In addition, candidates must be qualified in CTET Paper-I conducted by the Government of India, and must have the ability to teach in both Hindi and English. Knowledge of computer applications is desirable. Candidates with D.Ed. (Special Education) qualification will be required to complete an NCTE-recognised 6-month Special Programme in Elementary Education after appointment.
ISRO SDSC SHAR Teacher Recruitment 2026 Age Limit – Category Wise Age Relaxation as on 07.07.2026
| Post | Minimum Age | Maximum Age (General) |
| Trained Graduate Teacher (TGT) – Post Codes 01 to 04 | 18 Years | 35 Years |
| Primary Teacher (PT) – Post Code 05 | 18 Years | 30 Years |
Age Relaxation for Reserved Categories:
| Category | Age Relaxation |
| SC / ST Candidates | 5 Years |
| OBC Candidates (against reserved posts) | 3 Years |
| Women Candidates (All Categories) | 10 Years |
| PwBD – General / EWS | 10 Years |
| PwBD – OBC | 13 Years |
| PwBD – SC / ST | 15 Years |
| Ex-Servicemen (ESM) | As per Government of India orders |
| Central Government Employees | As per Government of India orders |
Note: All concessions are concurrent — if a candidate qualifies for more than one concession, only the highest permissible relaxation will be granted. For Women with PwBD, age relaxation under the Women category is not additionally applicable.
ISRO SDSC SHAR Teacher Recruitment 2026 Salary – Pay Level and Benefits
| Post | Pay Level (CCS RP Rules 2016) | Pay Scale |
| Trained Graduate Teacher (TGT) – Post Codes 01 to 04 | Level 7 | ₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400/- per month |
| Primary Teacher – Post Code 05 | Level 6 | ₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400/- per month |
In addition to the pay, ISRO provides very attractive benefits to its employees as per extant norms — including medical facilities for self and dependants; canteen facility; library facility; free transport (in lieu of Transport Allowance); housing facility (in lieu of HRA); Leave Travel Concession; Group Insurance; house building advance; advance for purchase of vehicle and computer; and more. Selected candidates will be governed by the New Defined Contribution Pension Scheme (NPS) on appointment.
ISRO SDSC SHAR Teacher Recruitment 2026 Application Fee – How Much to Pay and Refund Details
| Particular | Amount |
| Application Fee (for all candidates) | ₹250/- |
| Processing Fee (for all candidates) | ₹500/- |
| Total Fee to be Paid at the Time of Application | ₹750/- |
Processing Fee Refund Policy:
| Category | Refund Amount (on attending Written Test) |
| Women / SC / ST / PwBD / Ex-Servicemen (application fee exempt categories) | ₹750/- (Full Refund) |
| All Other Candidates | ₹500/- (Processing Fee refunded after deducting ₹250/- Application Fee) |
Fee must be paid through online mode only. No other mode of payment is accepted. Candidates must fill in their bank account details correctly in the online application form to receive the processing fee refund. Refund of processing fee will be made only if the candidate actually appears for the Written Test — candidates who fail to appear for the Written Test are not eligible for any refund. SDSC SHAR will not be responsible for any pending or failed transactions.
ISRO SDSC SHAR Teacher Recruitment 2026 Selection Process – Written Test and Skill Test
The selection process for ISRO SDSC SHAR Teacher Recruitment 2026 consists of two stages:
- Stage 1 – Written Test (Computer Based Test / CBT): The written test will be conducted online in CBT mode covering both theoretical and practical knowledge of the candidate as per the prescribed syllabus (Annexure-A). The question paper consists of 180 items/questions. There are four parts — Part I (Languages: General English and General Hindi), Part II (General Awareness, Reasoning, Computer Literacy), Part III (Education and Leadership Perspective), and Part IV (Subject Specific Questions — 100 marks). For TGT (Maths), questions are 50% each from Maths and Physics. For TGT (Science), questions are 40% from Biology, 30% from Chemistry, and 30% from Physics. Candidates must secure a minimum of 40% marks in each subject within the CBT and an overall aggregate of 50% to qualify the written test. Based on the Written Test performance, candidates will be shortlisted for the Skill Test in a 1:5 ratio with a minimum of 10 candidates per category.
- Stage 2 – Skill Test (Purely Qualifying): The Skill Test is a chalk-and-board-based teaching demonstration test evaluated on 100 marks. The minimum qualifying marks in the Skill Test is 60%. Each candidate will be given a subject-oriented topic and must demonstrate their subject knowledge and teaching ability by handling a class. The Skill Test is purely qualifying in nature and its marks will not be added to the final merit list.
Final Selection: Final selection will be made purely on the basis of marks obtained in the Written Test from among candidates who qualify the Skill Test. In case of a tie in written test scores, the first tie-breaker will be the academic marks of the essential qualification (PG / Graduation / Senior Secondary as applicable). The second tie-breaker, if required, will be the candidate’s age — the senior (older) candidate will be placed first. No Travelling Allowance is payable for attending the Written Test. Outstation candidates called for the Skill Test will be reimbursed actual second-class railway fare or normal bus fare (whichever is less) from the address mentioned in the online application, on production of travel proof.
ISRO SDSC SHAR Teacher Recruitment 2026 – Exam Pattern / Scheme of Question Paper
| Section / Part | Subject / Area | No. of Questions | Marks |
| Part I – Language Proficiency | General English | 10 | 10 |
| General Hindi | 10 | 10 | |
| Part II – General Awareness, Reasoning & Computer | General Awareness and Current Affairs | 10 | 10 |
| Reasoning Ability | 5 | 5 | |
| Computer Literacy | 5 | 5 | |
| Part III – Education and Leadership Perspective | Understanding the Learner | 10 | 10 |
| Understanding Teaching Learning | 15 | 15 | |
| Creating Conducive Learning Environment | 6 | 6 | |
| School Organisation and Leadership | 6 | 6 | |
| Perspectives in Education | 3 | 3 | |
| Part IV – Subject Specific | Subject Specific Questions | 100 | 100 |
| Total | 180 | 180 | |
Note: The above exam pattern applies to TGT (Maths), TGT (Science), TGT (WET), and Primary Teacher posts. TGT (Telugu) has a separate exam pattern with 180 marks covering General English/General Awareness/Reasoning & Computer (20 marks), Perspectives in Education and Educational Psychology (20 marks), Pedagogy of Concerned Subject (40 marks), and Telugu Language and Literature (100 marks).
ISRO SDSC SHAR Teacher Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
| Advertisement Release Date | 16 June 2026 |
| Online Registration Opening Date | 16 June 2026 (10:00 AM) |
| Last Date for Online Registration | 07 July 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Written Test Date (CBT) | To be notified on shar.gov.in |
| Skill Test Date | To be notified on shar.gov.in |
| Age Calculated As On | 07 July 2026 |
| Admit Card Download | From shar.gov.in using Registration No. and Date of Birth |
| Official Website | https://www.shar.gov.in |
ISRO SDSC SHAR Teacher Recruitment 2026 – Written Test Exam Cities / Centres
The Computer Based Test (CBT) for ISRO SDSC SHAR Teacher Recruitment 2026 will be held at the following cities across India, subject to a minimum number of candidates registering from each city:
| State / UT | Exam City | State / UT | Exam City |
| Andhra Pradesh | Guntur, Visakhapatnam, Tirupati | Kerala | Thiruvananthapuram, Kozhikode |
| Assam | Guwahati | Madhya Pradesh | Bhopal |
| Bihar | Patna | Maharashtra | Mumbai, Nagpur |
| Chandigarh | Chandigarh | Odisha | Bhubaneswar |
| New Delhi (NCR) | New Delhi | Tamil Nadu | Chennai, Madurai |
| Gujarat | Ahmedabad | Telangana | Hyderabad |
| Karnataka | Bangalore, Hubli | Uttar Pradesh | Lucknow |
| — | — | Uttarakhand | Dehradun |
| — | — | West Bengal | Kolkata |
SDSC SHAR will endeavour to accommodate candidates in the cities chosen by them. However, SDSC SHAR reserves the right to cancel any city for conducting CBT and may redirect candidates to another city if required.
How to Apply for ISRO SDSC SHAR Teacher Recruitment 2026 – Step by Step Online Application Guide
- Visit the official SDSC SHAR website at https://www.shar.gov.in or https://apps.shar.gov.in
- Click on the link for Online Registration under Advertisement No. SDSC SHAR/RMT/01/2026
- Read the complete notification carefully before proceeding
- Register yourself on the online portal and fill in all required details carefully. Note that no change will be allowed after submission
- Upload the following documents (mandatory) — without uploading these, the application will be treated as invalid:
- Recent colour passport-size photograph in JPG format (dimension: 110 x 140 pixels, size: less than 40 KB)
- Signature in JPG format (dimension: 200 x 50 pixels, size: less than 20 KB)
- SC/ST/Disability/Ex-Servicemen Certificate as applicable in PDF format (less than 1 MB)
- Documents pertaining to essential educational qualifications in PDF format (up to 1 MB)
- No Objection Certificate if currently employed (if applicable)
- Separate applications must be submitted for each post. Each application requires a separate fee payment of ₹750/-
- Pay the application fee of ₹750/- through online mode only
- Submit the final application and download the Registration Confirmation Form which will contain your name, Registration Number, Advertisement Number, and Post Code — keep this safely for future reference
- Admit cards for the Written Test can be downloaded from the SDSC SHAR website using your Registration Number and Date of Birth
Important: Only online applications will be accepted — no offline or postal applications. Applications not conforming to the requirements mentioned in this advertisement and incomplete applications will not be entertained. Candidates who are registered on the National Career Services (NCS) portal and fulfill the eligibility conditions may also apply by visiting the SDSC SHAR website and following the stated procedure.
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ISRO SDSC SHAR Teacher Recruitment 2026 – Documents Required at the Time of Skill Test
- Printout of the Online Application Registration Confirmation Form
- All original documents in proof of the details furnished in the online application
- 10th / Matriculation Certificate as proof of Date of Birth
- All educational qualification certificates and marksheets (graduation, B.Ed., etc.) in original
- CTET / State TET Certificate (Paper-I for Primary Teacher; Paper-II for TGT posts) in original
- SC/ST/OBC/EWS Certificate in Government of India prescribed format issued by the competent authority (if applicable) — OBC certificate must have “Exclusion from Creamy Layer” clause and should be valid/updated at the time of application
- EWS Income and Asset Certificate from competent authority (if applicable) — mandatory to submit at the time of applying itself
- Disability Certificate in prescribed format issued by a Medical Board of at least 3 members (for PwBD candidates)
- No Objection Certificate from employer in original (for candidates currently serving in Central/State Government / PSU / Autonomous Bodies)
- Any other relevant documents in support of eligibility
ISRO SDSC SHAR Teacher Recruitment 2026 Important Links
| Action | Link |
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Official Notification PDF | shar.gov.in |
FAQs – ISRO SDSC SHAR Teacher Recruitment 2026
ISRO SDSC SHAR Teacher Recruitment 2026 is an official recruitment notification released by Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota (SDSC SHAR) — India’s Spaceport under ISRO, Department of Space, Government of India — vide Advertisement No. SDSC SHAR/RMT/01/2026 dated 16 June 2026. A total of 10 vacancies have been advertised for the posts of Trained Graduate Teacher (TGT) and Primary Teacher (PT) for the Space Central Schools at SDSC SHAR’s Sriharikota and Sullurpeta campuses. The four TGT posts are — TGT (Maths) for UR category, TGT (Science) for SC category, TGT (Work Experience Teacher) for UR category, and TGT (Telugu) for ST category. The remaining 6 vacancies are for Primary Teacher covering UR, EWS, and OBC categories, with one post identified for PwBD (Locomotor Disability/Cerebral Palsy) as a backlog vacancy.
The last date for online registration for ISRO SDSC SHAR Teacher Recruitment 2026 is 07 July 2026 at 11:59 PM (23:59 hours). The online registration window opened on 16 June 2026 at 10:00 AM. All candidates must ensure that their online application is submitted and fee payment is successfully completed before this deadline. SDSC SHAR will not be responsible for any pending or failed transactions near the last date. Candidates are strongly advised to register and pay well before the closing date to avoid last-minute server overload and technical issues. Applications submitted without uploading the required documents will be treated as invalid.
Yes, CTET qualification is mandatory for most posts under ISRO SDSC SHAR Teacher Recruitment 2026. For the post of Primary Teacher (Post Code 05), candidates must be qualified in CTET Paper-I conducted by the Government of India. For the posts of TGT (Maths) – Post Code 01, TGT (Science) – Post Code 02, and TGT (WET) – Post Code 03, candidates must be qualified in CTET Paper-II. For TGT (Telugu) – Post Code 04, candidates must be qualified in State TET or CTET Paper-II, with Telugu chosen as one of the subjects. There is no exemption from CTET/State TET requirement for any of these posts. Candidates who do not hold a valid CTET or State TET certificate as required are not eligible to apply.
The salary for Trained Graduate Teacher (TGT) posts (Post Codes 01 to 04) under ISRO SDSC SHAR Teacher Recruitment 2026 is at Pay Level 7 as per the CCS (Revised Pay) Rules 2016, carrying a pay scale of ₹44,900 to ₹1,42,400 per month. The salary for the Primary Teacher post (Post Code 05) is at Pay Level 6, carrying a pay scale of ₹35,400 to ₹1,12,400 per month. Apart from the basic pay, ISRO provides attractive benefits including medical facilities for self and family, free transport, housing facility, canteen facility, library facility, Leave Travel Concession, Group Insurance, house building advance, and advances for computer and vehicle purchase. Selected candidates will be covered under the National Pension System (NPS).
The age limit for ISRO SDSC SHAR Teacher Recruitment 2026 is calculated as on 07 July 2026. For Trained Graduate Teacher (TGT) posts (Post Codes 01 to 04), the age must be between 18 and 35 years. For Primary Teacher (Post Code 05), the age must be between 18 and 30 years. Reserved category candidates are entitled to upper age relaxation — 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC (against reserved posts), 10 years for all Women candidates irrespective of category, 10 years for PwBD General/EWS (13 years for PwBD OBC, 15 years for PwBD ST). Ex-Servicemen and Central Government employees are entitled to age relaxation as per Government of India orders. All concessions are concurrent and only the highest applicable relaxation will be granted.
The total fee to be paid at the time of submitting the online application for ISRO SDSC SHAR Teacher Recruitment 2026 is ₹750/- per post (₹250/- application fee plus ₹500/- processing fee). This fee must be paid through online mode only — no other mode of payment is accepted. Separate fees must be paid for each post if applying for more than one post. The processing fee of ₹500/- will be refunded to candidates who appear for the Written Test. For Women/SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen candidates (who are exempt from application fee), the full ₹750/- is refunded upon appearing for the Written Test. For all other candidates, ₹500/- is refunded after deducting the ₹250/- application fee. Candidates who do not appear for the Written Test are not eligible for any refund of the processing fee.
The selection process for ISRO SDSC SHAR Teacher Recruitment 2026 consists of two stages — a Written Test (Computer Based Test / CBT) and a Skill Test. The Written Test is conducted online in CBT mode covering 180 questions for 180 marks across four parts: Language Proficiency (English and Hindi), General Awareness and Reasoning, Education and Leadership Perspective, and Subject Specific questions. Candidates must score a minimum of 40% in each subject and 50% overall in the Written Test. Based on the Written Test performance, candidates are shortlisted for the Skill Test in a 1:5 ratio. The Skill Test is a chalk-and-board teaching demonstration evaluated out of 100 marks with a minimum qualifying score of 60%. Final selection is based purely on the Written Test marks from among Skill Test qualifiers. In case of a tie, academic marks and then age (senior candidate first) act as tie-breakers.
Candidates selected under ISRO SDSC SHAR Teacher Recruitment 2026 will be initially posted at Satish Dhawan Space Centre SHAR, Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh (Tirupati District), where the ISRO Space Central Schools are currently operating. However, selected candidates are also liable to be posted at any other Centre or Unit of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) or the Department of Space situated anywhere in India as and when required. Candidates must be willing to serve at any ISRO centre in India. The Space Central Schools at SDSC SHAR follow the NCERT/CBSE curriculum and primarily serve the children of ISRO employees and supporting personnel at the Sriharikota and Sullurpeta campuses.