SDSC SHAR, Sriharikota, under the Department of Space, ISRO, has invited online applications for 10 Teacher posts (Advertisement No. SDSC SHAR/RMT/01/2026 dated 16.06.2026) to staff its Space Central Schools at Sriharikota and Sullurpeta. Online registration opened on 16 June 2026 and closes on 07 July 2026 (11:59 PM), with selection through a Written Test and Skill Test.
SDSC SHAR Teacher Recruitment 2026 – Key Highlights
About SDSC SHAR and the Space Central Schools
This section explains who SDSC SHAR is and why it is hiring teachers, which helps candidates understand the nature of the employer before applying.
Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota (SDSC SHAR) is India’s spaceport, functioning under the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), Department of Space, Government of India. It is located 100 km north of Chennai on National Highway 05, in Tirupati District, Andhra Pradesh. SDSC SHAR operates Space Central Schools at its Sriharikota and Sullurpeta campuses under the NCERT/CBSE curriculum, primarily to educate the children of its employees and supporting personnel. To staff these schools, SDSC SHAR has invited online applications for five categories of teaching posts.
Post-Wise Vacancy Details (10 Posts)
Candidates checking how many posts are open and in which subject can refer to the table below, which lists all five post codes notified by SDSC SHAR along with their reserved category and vacancy count.
Of the six Primary Teacher vacancies, one post is identified for PwBD (LDCP) backlog vacancy. If a suitable PwBD (LDCP) candidate is not found, the post will be offered to a candidate with any other benchmark disability except blindness, and if still unfilled, it will revert to the vertical reservation category. All posts are currently temporary in nature but are likely to continue.
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Eligibility Criteria for Each Teaching Post
Each post carries a distinct qualification requirement linked to the subject taught. The table-style breakdown below summarises the core academic and teaching-eligibility requirements for every post code.
TGT (Maths) – To Teach Maths and Physics
Candidates need a four-year NCTE-recognised integrated degree with at least 50% marks (subject + B.Ed component), OR a Bachelor’s/Honours degree with 50% marks plus a B.Ed degree from an NCTE-recognised institution (alternatives include a 3-year integrated B.Ed-M.Ed or a 1-year B.Ed Special Education from RCI). Candidates must also have qualified CTET Paper-II and be able to teach in Hindi and English. Applicants must have studied Mathematics as a main subject for at least 3 years/6 semesters, Physics for at least 1 year/2 semesters, and one of Chemistry/Electronics/Computer Science/Statistics for at least 1 year/2 semesters. Candidates with B.Sc (Hons.) in Physics or Chemistry are not eligible for this post.
TGT (Science) – To Teach Chemistry and Biology
The qualification pattern mirrors TGT (Maths): a four-year integrated degree or a Bachelor’s/Honours degree (50% marks) with Chemistry, plus a B.Ed degree, along with a qualifying CTET Paper-II score. Candidates must have studied Biology/Life Science/Botany/Zoology as a Honours or main subject for at least 3 years/6 semesters, combined with Chemistry, Botany, or Zoology as applicable for at least one year or two semesters.
TGT – Work Experience Teacher (WET)
This post requires a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or Electronics & Communication Engineering with at least 50% marks, along with a B.Ed degree (50% marks) from an NCTE-recognised institution, ability to teach in Hindi and English, and knowledge of computers. One year of practical workshop/factory experience is desirable but not mandatory.
TGT (Telugu)
Candidates need a Bachelor’s degree with Telugu as the main subject (or one of three equal optional subjects), a BOL in Telugu, or a Postgraduate degree in Telugu, combined with a B.Ed with Telugu methodology or Telugu Pandit Training. Candidates must have passed State TET or CTET Paper-II with Telugu as one of the chosen subjects.
Primary Teacher
Eligible candidates need Senior Secondary/Intermediate (10+2) with 50% marks plus a 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education, OR Class XII with 50% marks plus a 4-year B.El.Ed, OR Class XII with 50% marks plus a 2-year RCI Diploma in Special Education. A qualifying score in CTET Paper-I and the ability to teach in Hindi and English are also required.
Across all posts, Hindi working knowledge is necessary, and candidates claiming equivalent qualifications must produce documentary evidence at the time of the Skill Test.
SDSC SHAR Teacher Recruitment 2026 – Pay Level and Age Limit
This section answers how much these teaching posts pay and what the upper age cut-off is, since both vary by post code under the 7th CPC pay matrix.
Age relaxation is available as follows: 5 years for SC/ST candidates, 3 years for OBC candidates (against posts reserved for these categories), 10 years for women of all categories, and 10 years for PwBD candidates (15 years for ST, 13 years for OBC, 10 years for General/EWS). Ex-Servicemen and Central Government employees get relaxation as per Government of India orders. All concessions are concurrent, not cumulative – only the highest single permissible relaxation applies, and PwBD women do not get an additional age concession under the women’s category.
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SDSC SHAR Teacher Recruitment 2026 – Application Fee and Refund Rules
Here’s what candidates need to pay and when they can expect a refund, since SDSC SHAR follows a two-part fee structure unlike a flat one-time fee.
All candidates pay Rs. 750 online at the time of application submission, since no other payment mode is accepted. Refunds are processed only for candidates who appear in the Written Test: women, SC, ST, PwBD, and Ex-Servicemen candidates (who are exempt from the application fee) get the full Rs. 750 back, while all other candidates get Rs. 500 back after the application fee is deducted. SDSC SHAR is not responsible for pending or failed transactions, so candidates are advised to register and pay well before the closing date.
Documents Required for Online Upload
Applications without the correct uploads are rejected outright, so candidates should keep these documents scanned and ready before starting the form.
- Recent passport-size colour photograph – JPG format, 110 x 140 pixels, under 40 KB.
- Signature – JPG format, 200 x 50 pixels, under 20 KB.
- SC/ST/Disability/Ex-Servicemen certificate (as applicable) – PDF, under 1 MB.
- Essential qualification documents – PDF, under 1 MB.
- No Objection Certificate (if employed in Government/PSU/Autonomous body).
The photograph and signature uploaded must be clear and legible; failure to meet this requirement leads to cancellation of candidature. Uploaded documents are verified at the Skill Test stage, and mere admission to the Written Test does not guarantee selection.
Selection Process: Written Test and Skill Test
SDSC SHAR shortlists and selects teachers through a two-stage process – a written exam followed by a practical skill demonstration – explained below with the exact marking scheme.
Written Test (CBT)
The Computer Based Test checks both the theoretical and practical knowledge of candidates across the prescribed syllabus. For Primary Teacher, TGT (Maths), TGT (Science), and TGT (WET), the paper carries 180 marks split into four parts – Languages (20), General Awareness/Reasoning/Computers (20), Education & Leadership Perspective (40), and Subject Specific (100). For TGT (Telugu), the 180-mark paper covers General English/Awareness/Reasoning (20), Education Perspectives (20), Pedagogy (40), and Telugu Language & Literature (100).
Based on Written Test performance, candidates are shortlisted for the Skill Test, generally in a 1:5 ratio with a minimum of 10 candidates category-wise.
Skill Test
The Skill Test is purely qualifying in nature, evaluated out of 100 marks, with a minimum qualifying score of 60%. It is a chalk-and-board based test where each candidate is given a subject-related topic and must demonstrate subject knowledge and teaching ability by conducting a mock class.
Final Merit and Tie-Breakers
Final selection is based purely on Written Test marks among candidates who clear the Skill Test, with empanelment done as per the number of notified vacancies. In case of a tie, the academic score of the essential qualification (PG/Graduation/Senior Secondary, as applicable) is the first tie-breaker, followed by the candidate’s age (senior candidates get preference) as the second tie-breaker.
SDSC SHAR Teacher Recruitment 2026 – Application Form Dates 2026
Candidates must track these two key dates closely, since SDSC SHAR accepts applications only within this fixed online window.
Written Test and Skill Test dates have not been announced yet; intimations will be sent to the candidate’s registered email, and admit cards can be downloaded from the official website using the Registration Number and date of birth.
How to Apply Online
SDSC SHAR accepts applications exclusively through its online portal. The steps below summarise the process candidates need to follow.
- Visit the official SDSC SHAR website: www.shar.gov.in.
- Locate the online registration link for Advertisement No. SDSC SHAR/RMT/01/2026.
- Register and fill in the application form for the desired post code.
- Upload the photograph, signature, and required certificates in the specified format and size.
- Pay the Rs. 750 fee online (no other payment mode is accepted).
- Submit the application and download the registration confirmation form for future reference.
A separate application and separate fee payment is mandatory for each post; candidates cannot submit multiple applications for the same post, and incomplete applications will not be entertained.
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Examination Centres Across India
The Computer Based Test will be conducted online across 22 cities in India, subject to a minimum number of candidates opting for each city.
SDSC SHAR reserves the right to cancel any exam city and direct candidates to appear from another city if required.
Travelling Allowance and Other Conditions
This section covers travel reimbursement rules and a few compliance conditions candidates should be aware of before applying.
- No Travelling Allowance is paid for attending the Written Test.
- Outstation candidates called for the Skill Test get 2nd Class Railway Fare or normal bus fare (whichever is lower) by the shortest route, on production of journey proof.
- Employed candidates from Central/State Government, PSUs, or Autonomous Bodies must submit a No Objection Certificate at the Skill Test/Interview stage, failing which their candidature is cancelled.
- Only Indian Nationals can apply, and canvassing in any form leads to disqualification.
- Selected candidates are governed by the New Defined Contribution Pension Scheme and are entitled to ISRO employee benefits including medical facilities, canteen, free transport, housing facility, LTC, group insurance, and various advances.
- Present posting is at SDSC SHAR, Sriharikota, but selected candidates can be transferred to any ISRO/Department of Space centre in India.
SDSC SHAR Teacher Recruitment 2026 PDF Download Link
Candidates who want to read the complete official notification, including the detailed syllabus (Annexure-A) and certificate formats (Annexures I-IV), can download it from the link below.
SDSC SHAR Teacher Recruitment 2026 Apply Online
The application link will remain active only between the registration opening and closing dates listed above. Candidates can access the online application form directly through the official SDSC SHAR website.