Dear candidate, if you want to become space scientist then it’s road of journey starts after class tenth. Candidates should choose PCM (Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics) at Class 12 and B.Tech/B.E. in disciplines such as Electronics, Electrical, Mechanical and Computer Science. Many colleges also offer Aerospace Engineering as a branch in engineering. One can also take up a science degree such as bachelors' in Mathematics, Physics and Astronomy and should go for a masters degree in the discipline. A PhD in Physics and Mathematics is an added advantage. The recruitment to ISRO is conducted by a Centralised Recruitment Board. Candidates can find ISRO jobs under the Careers tab on the ISRO official website. One who meets the eligibility conditions set by ISRO can apply for jobs. The selection will be made through a written examination and an interview. ISRO also recruits candidates directly through campus placements from pioneer institutes in the country such as the IITs and IISc, to name a few. Top institutes that offer degree related to space sciences are:
Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore
Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER-TVM)
Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology, Kerala
Centre for Earth and Space Sciences(University of Hyderabad)
Aryabhatta Research Institute of Observational Sciences, Nainital
Indian Institute of Astrophysics, Bangalore
Inter-University Centre for Astronomy and Astrophysics, Pune
National Centre for Radio Astronomy, Pune
Physical Research Laboratory, Ahmedabad
Radio Astronomy Center, Ooty
Raman Research Institute, Bangalore
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