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Best Books & Mock Tests for ISRO Scientist/Engineer 2026

ISRO Centralised Recruitment Board – Scientist/Engineer 'SC' · Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)

Recruitment of Scientists/Engineers in Electronics, Mechanical and Computer Science for ISRO centres.

Best books for ISRO Scientist/Engineer — in the order to buy

Start at #1 and work down. The first books cover the full syllabus; later books add depth for scoring subjects.

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ISRO Scientist/Engineer Complete Book Set & Practice Workbook

EduJha

Books aligned to the latest ISRO Scientist/Engineer syllabus — theory, solved examples and practice questions.

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Previous Years' Solved Papers (branch-wise)

MADE EASY Editorial Board · MADE EASY Publications

Topic-wise previous papers with solutions — essential for GATE, ESE and JE.

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Higher Engineering Mathematics

B.S. Grewal · Khanna Publishers

Engineering mathematics section of GATE and ESE.

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Best mock tests & practice sets for ISRO Scientist/Engineer

Take a full mock every week in the early months and every alternate day in the last 30 days. Analyse every test — that is where marks improve.

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ISRO Scientist/Engineer Full-Length Mock Test Series

EduJha

Full-length mocks on the latest ISRO Scientist/Engineer pattern with solutions and performance analysis.

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ISRO Scientist/Engineer Topic-wise Practice Sets

EduJha

Chapter and topic-wise practice sets for Core engineering subjects (EC / ME / CS) and more, to fix weak areas fast.

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ISRO Scientist/Engineer Previous Year Papers with Solutions

EduJha

Practise previous ISRO Scientist/Engineer papers in a timed, exam-like format with solutions.

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Official ISRO Scientist/Engineer notification, syllabus & papers

Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)

Always confirm dates, eligibility and syllabus on the official website before applying.

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ISRO Scientist/Engineer at a glance

Conducted by

Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)

Level

National

Frequency

Annual

Mode

Offline (OMR)

Eligibility

B.E./B.Tech with 65% or CGPA 6.84; age up to 28.

Dates, vacancies, fees and age limits change every cycle — always confirm in the latest official notification.

Exam pattern

  1. 1Written Test
  2. 2Interview

Syllabus — key subjects

Core engineering subjects (EC / ME / CS)

How to prepare for ISRO Scientist/Engineer

STEP 1

Month 1 — Foundation

Read the official syllabus and solve one previous ISRO Scientist/Engineer paper to see where you stand. Start book #1 and #2 from the list above.

STEP 2

Months 2–3 — Concepts

Finish one standard book per subject. Solve topic-wise practice sets the same day you finish a chapter.

STEP 3

Month 4 — Mock phase

Start full-length mocks weekly. Maintain an error log and revisit weak topics after every test.

STEP 4

Last 30 days — Revision

Mocks every alternate day, revise short notes and previous year questions. No new books.

ISRO Scientist/Engineer — frequently asked questions

Which is the best mock test for ISRO Scientist/Engineer 2026?

TestsYou recommends the EduJha ISRO Scientist/Engineer mock test series as its top pick (featured partner) — full-length tests on the latest pattern, topic-wise practice sets and previous year papers with solutions. Aim for at least 15–20 full mocks before the exam and analyse every test.

Which are the best books for ISRO Scientist/Engineer preparation?

The most recommended books for ISRO Scientist/Engineer are: Previous Years' Solved Papers (branch-wise) by MADE EASY Editorial Board; Higher Engineering Mathematics by B.S. Grewal. Start with the EduJha ISRO Scientist/Engineer book set for syllabus-aligned practice, then use the standard books for depth. Read one good book per subject multiple times instead of many books once.

What is ISRO Scientist/Engineer?

ISRO Centralised Recruitment Board – Scientist/Engineer 'SC' (ISRO Scientist/Engineer) is conducted by Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). Recruitment of Scientists/Engineers in Electronics, Mechanical and Computer Science for ISRO centres.

What is the eligibility for ISRO Scientist/Engineer?

B.E./B.Tech with 65% or CGPA 6.84; age up to 28. Always verify the latest criteria in the official notification at https://www.isro.gov.in/Careers.html.

What is the ISRO Scientist/Engineer exam pattern?

ISRO Scientist/Engineer is conducted in the following stage(s): Written Test; Interview. Mode: Offline (OMR).

What is the ISRO Scientist/Engineer syllabus?

The main subjects/sections of ISRO Scientist/Engineer are: Core engineering subjects (EC / ME / CS). Download the detailed syllabus from https://www.isro.gov.in/Careers.html.

How often is ISRO Scientist/Engineer conducted?

ISRO Scientist/Engineer is held once a year. Dates are announced by Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) in the official notification.

How to crack ISRO Scientist/Engineer in the first attempt?

(1) Download the official syllabus and previous papers. (2) Build concepts from one standard book per subject. (3) Practise topic-wise sets daily. (4) Start full-length mock tests at least 3 months before the exam and analyse each one. (5) Revise weak areas and keep a short-notes register. (6) Take the last 15 days only for revision and mocks.

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