Indian Space Research Organisation

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is India's national space agency and a major organization under the Department of Space. It develops launch vehicles, satellites, spacecraft and space applications for communication, earth observation, navigation, science and other national objectives. For competitive-exam candidates, ISRO is particularly relevant for technical and scientific recruitment through the Indian Space Research Organisation Centralised Recruitment Board (ICRB), centre-level recruitment, research fellowships and project positions. Recruitment depends on the qualifications and disciplines specified in individual notifications.

ISRO was formed on 15 August 1969, building on the earlier Indian National Committee for Space Research (INCOSPAR) programme. The Department of Space was established in 1972 and ISRO was brought under it. Since then, ISRO has developed launch vehicles, satellite systems, space applications and planetary and space-science missions.

ISRO functions under the Department of Space, Government of India, with the Space Commission providing the broader policy framework. Its work is carried out through major centres and units specializing in launch vehicles, propulsion, satellites, space applications, tracking, research and other areas of the national space programme.