Teaching Jobs at SDSC SHAR, Sriharikota — ISRO Space Central School Recruitment 2026

Satish Dhawan Space Centre SHAR (SDSC SHAR), Sriharikota, Tirupati District, Andhra Pradesh, under the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), Government of India, has released an official recruitment notification for Teacher posts in its Space Central Schools. A total of 9 vacancies are open across multiple teaching positions including Trained Graduate Teacher and Primary Teacher roles. Eligible candidates can apply online on or before 7th July 2026. This is a fantastic opportunity to serve in a prestigious government organisation and contribute to national development.

Official Notification Reference File: Advertisement No. SDSC SHAR/RMT/01/2026 dated 16th June 2026

Date Posted: 20th June 2026

Hiring Organization Name: Satish Dhawan Space Centre SHAR (SDSC SHAR), Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), Department of Space, Government of India

Organization Profile: Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota (SDSC SHAR) is the Spaceport of India under ISRO, Government of India. It is located 100 km north of Chennai on National Highway No. 05, and 18 km from Sullurpeta, in Tirupati District, Andhra Pradesh. SDSC SHAR provides world-class launch base infrastructure for National and International customers to accomplish diverse launch vehicle and satellite missions. It operates Space Central Schools at its Sriharikota and Sullurpeta campuses under the NCERT/CBSE pattern of education, primarily for the wards of its employees and supporting personnel.

Job Title/Designation: Trained Graduate Teacher (TGT) and Primary Teacher

Vacancy Available in Departments:

• Post Code 01 — Trained Graduate Teacher (Mathematics) [To teach Maths and Physics] — 1 vacancy (Unreserved/UR)
• Post Code 02 — Trained Graduate Teacher (Science) [To teach Chemistry and Biology] — 1 vacancy (Scheduled Caste/SC)
• Post Code 03 — Trained Graduate Teacher – Work Experience Teacher (WET) — 1 vacancy (Unreserved/UR)
• Post Code 04 — Trained Graduate Teacher (Telugu) — 1 vacancy (Scheduled Tribe/ST)
• Post Code 05 — Primary Teacher — 6 vacancies (UR-03, Economically Weaker Sections/EWS-01, Other Backward Classes/OBC-02 including 1 OBC Backlog vacancy; 1 post identified for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities – Locomotor Disability/Cerebral Palsy – Backlog vacancy)

Essential Qualifications:

Post Code 01 — TGT (Mathematics): Four-year integrated degree from an NCTE-recognised university with at least 50% marks in the concerned subject as well as in the aggregate, including B.Ed component. OR Bachelor’s/Honours Degree from a recognised university with at least 50% marks in the concerned subject, combination of subjects, and in aggregate — plus B.Ed from an NCTE-recognised institution with at least 50% marks. OR Three-year integrated B.Ed–M.Ed from NCTE-recognised institution with at least 50% marks. OR One-year B.Ed (Special Education) from Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI) with at least 50% marks. Candidates must have studied Mathematics as elective/main subject for at least 3 years/6 semesters, Physics for at least 1 year/2 semesters, and one of Chemistry, Electronics, Computer Science, or Statistics for at least 1 year/2 semesters. Candidates with B.Sc (Hons.) in Physics or Chemistry are NOT eligible for this post. Must have qualified CTET Paper-II conducted by the Government of India. Must have ability to teach in both Hindi and English.

Post Code 02 — TGT (Science): Four-year integrated degree from an NCTE-recognised university with at least 50% marks. OR Bachelor’s/Honours Degree with at least 50% marks in Chemistry, combination of subjects, and in aggregate — plus B.Ed with at least 50% marks from NCTE-recognised institution. OR Three-year integrated B.Ed–M.Ed with at least 50% marks. OR One-year B.Ed (Special Education) from RCI with at least 50% marks. Candidates must have studied Biology/Life Science/Botany/Zoology as Hons/Main Subject for at least 3 years/6 semesters with Chemistry, Botany, or Zoology as subsidiary subjects as applicable. Must have qualified CTET Paper-II. Ability to teach in English and Hindi is required.

Post Code 03 — TGT – Work Experience Teacher (WET): Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering / Electronics Engineering / Electronics & Communication Engineering from a recognised institution/university with at least 50% marks. B.Ed degree with at least 50% marks from an NCTE-recognised institution/university. Ability to teach in Hindi and English. Knowledge of computers is mandatory.

Post Code 04 — TGT (Telugu): Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent with Telugu as the main subject, or one of 3 equal optional subjects, or a Bachelor’s Degree in Oriental Language (BOL) in Telugu, or a Postgraduate Degree in Telugu — plus B.Ed with Telugu as a methodology or Telugu Pandit Training from an NCTE-recognised institution. Must have passed Paper-II of State TET/CTET with Telugu as one of the opted subjects.

Post Code 05 — Primary Teacher: Senior Secondary / Higher Secondary / Intermediate (10+2) with at least 50% marks plus 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education from a recognised institution/board. OR 10+2 with at least 50% marks plus 4-year Bachelor of Elementary Education (B.El.Ed). OR 10+2 with at least 50% marks plus 2-year Diploma in Education (Special Education) from RCI. Must have qualified CTET Paper-I conducted by the Government of India. Ability to teach in Hindi and English is required. Candidates with D.Ed (Special Education) must complete a 6-month NCTE-recognised Special Programme in Elementary Education after appointment.

Desirable:

• Post Codes 01, 02, and 04 — Experience of teaching in a school; knowledge of computer applications
• Post Code 03 — One year of practical experience in a recognised workshop/institution/factory
• Post Code 05 — Knowledge of computer applications

Age Limit: (As on 7th July 2026)

• Post Codes 01 to 04 (TGT Posts) — 18 to 35 years
• Post Code 05 (Primary Teacher) — 18 to 30 years

Age relaxation is applicable: SC/ST candidates get 5 years; OBC candidates get 3 years for reserved posts; Women candidates (all categories) get 10 years; Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) get 10 years (15 years for ST, 13 years for OBC, 10 years for General/EWS). Ex-Servicemen and Central Government Employees are eligible for age relaxation as per Government of India rules. Note that all concessions are concurrent — only the highest permissible relaxation will be granted. Age relaxation under the Women category is NOT applicable for Women with PwBD.

Salary Details:

• Post Codes 01 to 04 (Trained Graduate Teacher) — Level 7 as per CCS (RP) Rules 2016: ₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400 per month
• Post Code 05 (Primary Teacher) — Level 6 as per CCS (RP) Rules 2016: ₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400 per month

Job Location: Sriharikota and Sullurpeta campuses, Tirupati District, Andhra Pradesh. Selected candidates may also be posted at any ISRO/Department of Space centre/unit anywhere in India as required.

Apply Mode: Online only

Important Dates:

• Opening date for online registration — 16th June 2026 (10:00 hours)
• Closing date for online registration — 7th July 2026 (23:59 hours)

Application Fees:

• Application fee — ₹250
• Processing fee — ₹500
• Total payable at the time of applying — ₹750 (online payment only)

Fee refund for candidates who appear for the Written Test: Women/SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen candidates get a full refund of ₹750. All other candidates get a refund of ₹500 (after deducting the application fee). Fee refund is processed only if the candidate appears for the Written Test.

Organization Website: https://www.shar.gov.in

How to Apply: Applications will be accepted through online mode only. Candidates must visit the official SDSC SHAR website at https://www.shar.gov.in and follow the online registration link. The online registration window is open from 16th June 2026 and closes on 7th July 2026 at 23:59 hours. Candidates are advised to apply well before the last date to avoid last-minute issues. Separate applications must be submitted for each post, with separate fee payments. Multiple applications for the same post are not allowed. Candidates must upload a recent passport-size colour photo (110×140 pixels, under 40 KB, .jpg format), signature (200×50 pixels, under 20 KB, .jpg format), relevant certificates including SC/ST/OBC/Disability/Ex-Servicemen certificate in PDF (under 1 MB), documents for essential qualifications in PDF (under 1 MB), and No Objection Certificate (if applicable).

To Submit Online Application: https://www.shar.gov.in or https://apps.shar.gov.in

Organization Address:
Satish Dhawan Space Centre SHAR (SDSC SHAR)
Sriharikota – 524 124 Tirupati District Andhra Pradesh

Official Notification for Reference: SDSC SHAR ISRO — Teacher Recruitment Notification 2026 (Advertisement No. SDSC SHAR/RMT/01/2026)

General Instructions for Candidates Applying for SDSC SHAR ISRO Teacher Jobs:

• Read the full advertisement carefully before filling in the online application form.
• Ensure that all educational qualifications are acquired/valid/issued on or before the last date of receipt of applications, i.e., 7th July 2026.
• Submit a separate application with a separate fee for each post you are applying for. Do not submit multiple applications for the same post.
• Upload all required documents correctly — applications without mandatory uploads will be rejected.
• The photograph uploaded must clearly identify the candidate, and the signature must be legible; failing this, candidature will be cancelled.
• Candidates serving in Central/State Government, Public Sector Undertakings, or Autonomous Bodies must submit a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from their employer at the time of the Skill Test/Interview.
• SC/ST/OBC candidates must submit caste certificates in the prescribed format at the time of the Skill Test. OBC candidates must ensure the certificate specifically includes the “Exclusion from Creamy Layer” clause and is valid/updated at the time of applying.
• EWS candidates must mandatorily submit an EWS Income and Asset Certificate at the time of application.
• PwBD candidates must submit an attested Disability Certificate clearly indicating the percentage of disability (minimum 40%) issued by a three-member Medical Board constituted by the Central or State Government.
• The selection process consists of a Written Test (Computer Based Test/CBT) followed by a Skill Test (qualifying in nature, minimum 60% required). Final selection is based purely on Written Test marks among those who qualify the Skill Test.
• For TGT (Maths), minimum 40% in each of Maths and Physics is required in the Written Test; for TGT (Science), minimum 40% in each of Biology, Chemistry, and Physics — with an overall minimum of 50% to qualify.
• Travelling allowance will NOT be paid for attending the Written Test. Outstation candidates called for the Skill Test will be reimbursed to-and-fro second-class railway fare or normal bus fare, whichever is less, on production of travel proof.
• Intimations regarding the Written Test and Skill Test will be sent to the candidate’s registered email ID. Admit cards can also be downloaded from https://www.shar.gov.in using Registration Number and Date of Birth.
• SDSC SHAR reserves the right to not fill up all or any of the advertised posts. The number of vacancies is provisional and may change as per actual requirements.
• Only Indian Nationals are eligible to apply.
• Canvassing in any form will lead to disqualification.
• No interim correspondence will be entertained.

SDSC SHAR, Sriharikota, offers a once-in-a-lifetime chance to build a rewarding teaching career within India’s premier space organisation. With attractive government pay scales, excellent service benefits including medical facilities, housing, transport, group insurance, and leave travel concession, along with the honour of contributing to national space missions through education, this recruitment is truly special. Eligible candidates are strongly encouraged to apply online before 7th July 2026 and be part of the ISRO family.

Frequently Asked Questions:

1. What are the Teaching Jobs available at SDSC SHAR Sriharikota in 2026? SDSC SHAR, Sriharikota, has advertised 9 teacher vacancies under Advertisement No. SDSC SHAR/RMT/01/2026. The posts include Trained Graduate Teacher (Maths), TGT (Science), TGT – Work Experience Teacher, TGT (Telugu), and Primary Teacher for the Space Central Schools at its Sriharikota and Sullurpeta campuses.

2. What is the last date to apply for SDSC SHAR Teacher Recruitment 2026? The last date to submit an online application for SDSC SHAR Teacher Recruitment 2026 is 7th July 2026 by 23:59 hours. Online registration opened on 16th June 2026.

3. What is the salary for Teaching Jobs at ISRO SDSC SHAR? Trained Graduate Teachers (Post Codes 01 to 04) will receive a salary in Pay Level 7 ranging from ₹44,900 to ₹1,42,400 per month. Primary Teachers (Post Code 05) will be placed in Pay Level 6, ranging from ₹35,400 to ₹1,12,400 per month, as per CCS (RP) Rules 2016.

4. Is CTET qualification mandatory for SDSC SHAR Teaching Recruitment 2026? Yes. For TGT posts (Maths, Science, WET), candidates must have qualified CTET Paper-II conducted by the Government of India. For the Primary Teacher post, CTET Paper-I qualification is mandatory. TGT (Telugu) candidates may qualify with either State TET Paper-II or CTET Paper-II with Telugu as one of the opted subjects.

5. What is the age limit for Teacher Vacancies at SDSC SHAR? The age limit as on 7th July 2026 is 18–35 years for Trained Graduate Teacher posts, and 18–30 years for the Primary Teacher post. Age relaxation is available for SC/ST (5 years), OBC (3 years for reserved posts), Women – all categories (10 years), and PwBD candidates (10 years for General/EWS, 13 years for OBC, 15 years for ST).

6. How will the selection be done for SDSC SHAR Teacher Recruitment 2026? Selection involves two stages — a Written Test (Computer Based Test/CBT) and a Skill Test. Candidates are shortlisted for the Skill Test at a 1:5 ratio based on Written Test performance. The Skill Test is a chalk-and-board-based teaching demonstration and is purely qualifying in nature (minimum 60% required). Final merit is based exclusively on Written Test scores.

7. How can candidates apply for Academic Jobs at SDSC SHAR ISRO? Candidates must apply online through the official SDSC SHAR website at https://www.shar.gov.in. The online registration link will be active from 16th June 2026 to 7th July 2026. Applications must be submitted separately for each post along with the required fee of ₹750, paid online. No other mode of application or payment will be accepted.