How to become a scientist: Want to pursue a career at ISRO? Learn about eligibility and exam details, how to prepare and apply..
Shikha Saxena October 15, 2025 02:15 PM

How to become a Scientist: Today's youth have a passion to do something for the country. Not every young person wants to join the Army or Navy. Some want to help the country by becoming scientists. Many people are also interested in space and want to join the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO). If you are also interested in it and don't know how to get a job at ISRO, then this is for you. You will learn the qualifications required and how to apply.

What is ISRO?

ISRO was established on August 15, 1969, and is headquartered in Bengaluru, Karnataka. Dr. Vikram A. Sarabhai is considered the founding father of the Indian space program. In addition to space, ISRO supports disaster management, weather forecasting, agriculture, and communications. ISRO's diverse workforce includes scientists, engineers, technicians, and administrative professionals, each of whom contributes to the organization's space ventures. This includes everything from spacecraft design to data analysis.

How to become a scientist?

ISRO recruits for various positions for its projects, including senior technicians, astronomers, mission planners, data scientists, communications, project managers, quality control professionals, space scientists, and administrators. We'll explain the qualifications required to become a scientist. To become a scientist, you need to start preparing as early as high school. Graduation is essential.

Many people apply to ISRO and are selected even after completing engineering. To become a space scientist, you must have studied aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, computer science, physics, and astronomy. ISRO conducts the ICRB exam every year. This exam involves questions related to math, science, and engineering.

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