ISRO — the Indian Space Research Organisation — recruits through its Centralised Recruitment Board (ICRB) for large, common posts, and separately through individual centres such as URSC, NRSC and MCF for apprenticeships, fellowships and centre-specific roles. A candidate checking only the ICRB page can miss a centre-run notice, and the reverse is just as true.
This page tracks every ISRO vacancy India Job Alerts has covered in 2026 and is updated as deadlines close and new centres release notices. As of today, four ISRO recruitments are still accepting applications; closed ones are kept below for reference. Candidates should check the full article for each vacancy before applying, since eligibility, fee and the application portal differ by post and by centre.
Information compiled from India Job Alerts’ own verified ISRO recruitment articles, each cross-checked against its official ISRO or centre notification at the time of publishing.
As of 10 August 2026, ISRO has four open recruitments: 244 Assistant/UDC/JPA/Steno posts through ICRB (closes 16 August 2026), 92 Scientist/Engineer ‘SC’ posts via GATE (closes 17 August 2026), 48 Research Personnel posts at NRSC (closes 21 August 2026), and 410 Apprentice posts at URSC (closes 28 August 2026). Older ISRO notices covered on this site have passed their deadline.
Currently open ISRO recruitments
| Centre | Post | Vacancies | Salary / Stipend | Last Date | Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ICRB (multiple centres) | Assistant / JPA / UDC / Stenographer | 244 | As per post, central govt scale | 16 Aug 2026 | Online (ICRB portal) |
| ICRB / CEPO (multiple centres) | Scientist/Engineer ‘SC’ (GATE) | 92 | ₹56,100 (Level 10) + allowances | 17 Aug 2026 | Online |
| NRSC, Hyderabad | Research Scientist / Project Associate / Project Scientist / JRF | 48 | ₹31,000–₹56,100 + HRA, by post | 21 Aug 2026 | Online |
| URSC, Bengaluru | Apprentice (Graduate / Technician / Commercial Practice) | 410 | Stipend as per NATS norms | 28 Aug 2026 | Online (NATS + UMANG) |
ISRO Recruitment 2026 — 244 Assistant/UDC/JPA/Steno posts
ISRO’s Centralised Recruitment Board (ICRB) has 244 vacancies open across Assistant, Junior Personal Assistant, Upper Division Clerk and Stenographer posts, spread across six post codes and eight locations. The last date to apply online, including fee payment, is 16 August 2026 at 11:55 PM, through the ICRB portal. Selection is a Computer-Based Written Test followed by a Skill/Stenography Test.
Read the full ISRO Assistant/UDC/JPA/Steno 2026 article →
ISRO Scientist/Engineer ‘SC’ 2026 — 92 posts (GATE)
ISRO has 92 tentative Scientist/Engineer ‘SC’ vacancies open across seven engineering and architecture disciplines, for BE/B.Tech graduates with a valid GATE score, under the Civil Engineering Programme Office and Construction & Maintenance Divisions at centres including Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad, Sriharikota, Thiruvananthapuram, Mahendragiri, Hassan and Valiamala. Online registration closes 17 August 2026.
Read the full ISRO Scientist/Engineer ‘SC’ 2026 article →
NRSC ISRO Recruitment 2026 — 48 Research Personnel posts
National Remote Sensing Centre (NRSC), Hyderabad has 48 temporary Research Personnel vacancies open across Research Scientist, Project Associate, Project Scientist and Junior Research Fellow posts. Online registration opened on 1 August 2026 and closes on 21 August 2026. The application fee is ₹250 per application.
Read the full NRSC ISRO Recruitment 2026 article →
ISRO URSC Apprenticeship 2026 — 410 posts
U R Rao Satellite Centre (URSC), Bengaluru has 410 Apprentice posts open — 220 Graduate, 120 Technician and 70 Commercial Practice — for candidates holding a B.E./B.Tech, Diploma in Engineering, or Diploma in Commercial Practice. Candidates must first register on the NATS portal, then apply on UMANG. Online registration closes 28 August 2026 at 11:59 PM.
Read the full ISRO URSC Apprenticeship 2026 article →
Recently closed ISRO recruitments (for reference)
These notices have passed their last date. They stay here because ISRO centres typically repeat similar recruitment cycles, and the eligibility pattern is a useful guide for what to expect next time.
| Centre | Post | Vacancies | Status | Article |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| URSC, Bengaluru | Junior Research Fellow | 16 | Closed 11 Jul 2026 | Read → |
| MCF, Hassan | Apprentice (GAT/TAT) | 45 | Closed 3 Aug 2026 | Read → |
IN-SPACe, the independent regulator that sits alongside ISRO under the Department of Space, ran a Young Professional recruitment (10 posts) that closed 20 June 2026. It is a related but separate body from ISRO itself — see the IN-SPACe Recruitment 2026 article for details if you’re tracking the wider Department of Space.
About ISRO
The Indian Space Research Organisation, under the Department of Space, carries out research and development in space applications, space science and launch technology. Recruitment happens at two levels: centrally through the ICRB for common posts like Assistant, Scientist/Engineer ‘SC’ and similar cadres shared across centres, and separately at each constituent centre — URSC, NRSC, MCF, VSSC, LPSC and others — for apprenticeships, fellowships and centre-specific technical posts. This split is why ISRO vacancies appear across many different notices rather than one central list.
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How ISRO recruitment works, in practice
This is added context, not part of any single official notification. Confirm current process with the hiring centre.
ISRO postings on this site generally fall into four types, and each behaves differently:
- ICRB common posts (Assistant, UDC, JPA, Stenographer): online, centralised, written test plus skill test, applies across multiple centres at once.
- Scientist/Engineer ‘SC’ (GATE-based): online, centralised through ICRB, GATE score is the primary shortlisting criterion, no separate written exam.
- Centre-run JRF / Research Associate / Research Personnel posts: each centre (URSC, NRSC and others) runs its own notice, its own portal or offline process, and its own fee and dates.
- Apprenticeships: run through the NATS/UMANG government apprenticeship system rather than ISRO’s own portal, one year of training, fixed stipend.
Because centre-run posts and ICRB posts use different portals, a candidate’s best strategy is checking both the centralised ICRB notices and their target centre’s own page — the “how to apply” step differs even within ISRO.
Should you track ISRO recruitment closely?
ISRO recruitment is a strong track for engineering and science graduates who want prestige and stable central government service, but the common ICRB posts (Assistant, UDC, Scientist/Engineer) draw very large applicant numbers precisely because they are centralised and well known, so competition is intense. Centre-specific JRF and Research Associate posts see fewer applicants and suit candidates with a research background or GATE/NET score, but the stipend is modest, and the tenure is fixed-term with no claim to a permanent post. Apprenticeships are the easiest entry point by volume — URSC alone opened 410 seats in this cycle — but they are training positions, not jobs, and pay is set by NATS norms rather than ISRO’s own scale. This is added context, not part of any official notification.
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FAQs
Is ISRO recruitment 2026 still open?
Yes, as of 10 August 2026, four ISRO recruitments are open: 244 Assistant/UDC/JPA/Steno posts (closes 16 August), 92 Scientist/Engineer ‘SC’ posts (closes 17 August), 48 NRSC Research Personnel posts (closes 21 August), and 410 URSC Apprentice posts (closes 28 August 2026).
How can I apply for ISRO Scientist/Engineer posts?
ISRO Scientist/Engineer ‘SC’ recruitment runs through the Centralised Recruitment Board (ICRB) online portal, and shortlisting is based mainly on a valid GATE score in the relevant discipline. Candidates should check the specific advertisement for the exact application link and fee.
Does ISRO recruit through one common website?
ISRO’s main site, isro.gov.in, links to notices from ICRB and from individual centres, but centre-run posts (like JRF or Research Associate roles at URSC or NRSC) are often applied for separately from ICRB’s common recruitment posts. There is no single portal that covers every ISRO vacancy. This is added context, not part of any official notification.
What is the typical stipend for an ISRO JRF or apprentice?
This varies by post and centre and is stated in each notice — for example, JRF stipends and apprentice stipends published on this site in 2026 differ across URSC, NRSC and MCF. Check the specific vacancy’s article or official notice for the exact figure rather than assuming one ISRO-wide rate.
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