Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)Exam: ISRO Centralised Recruitment Board Scientist 'SC' Exam
ISRO ICRB Scientist/Engineer 'SC' Syllabus & Interview Evaluation Matrix
Official ISRO ICRB exam pattern consisting of Part A (Core Discipline based on GATE Syllabus) and Part B (Aptitude/Reasoning), followed by 100-mark technical interview.
Negative Marking Scheme: 0.33 Marks deducted for each wrong answer in Part A (1 mark awarded per correct question)
Stage-Wise Examination Structure & Topics
Part A: Core Engineering Discipline (80 Questions)
120 Minutes (Combined with Part B)Total: 80 Marks
Discipline Specific Engineering Core (GATE Aligned)
80 Marks- Branch specific core (CSE / ECE / ME / Civil)
- Fundamental mathematical modeling and circuit/structural analysis
- Advanced application problems without calculator requirement
Part B: Aptitude & Reasoning (15 Questions)
Included in 120 MinutesTotal: 20 Marks
General Intelligence, Reasoning & Diagrammatic Puzzles
20 Marks- Numerical ability, pattern matching, spatial reasoning, logical deduction
Stage 2: Technical Interview (Personal Board)
45 to 60 MinutesTotal: 100 Marks
Fundamental Engineering Knowledge & Research Aptitude
100 Marks- Core B.Tech project defense and experimental methodology
- Real-time problem solving and whiteboard derivation
- Subject fundamentals (minimum 60% required to qualify)
Recommended Preparation Strategy
- Master GATE standard numericals as ISRO questions directly test fast analytical derivation.
- Be thoroughly prepared to explain every aspect of your B.Tech major project in the interview.
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