ISRO URSC recruitment 2026 invites online applications for 61 posts at the U R Rao Satellite Centre (URSC), Bengaluru. The U R Rao Satellite Centre of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) issued the notice as Advt. No. URSC:04:2026, dated 24 October 2026, on isro.gov.in and ursc.gov.in. Applications open on 24 October 2026 and close on 13 November 2026. The jobs suit 10th pass candidates with an ITI trade and drivers with licence experience.
The 61 posts include 46 Technician-B posts in eight trades and 15 driver posts. A full post-wise breakdown follows below. Appointees can be posted at any ISRO or Department of Space unit in India. Candidates should check all details in the article below.
Information verified from the official U R Rao Satellite Centre notification No. URSC:04:2026 dated 24 October 2026. Last verified: 23 October 2026.
The U R Rao Satellite Centre (URSC), ISRO, is recruiting 61 posts under ISRO URSC recruitment 2026. The posts are Technician-B, Light Vehicle Driver-A, Staff Car Driver-A and Heavy Vehicle Driver-A, under Advt. No. URSC:04:2026. The last date to apply online is 13 November 2026 on isro.gov.in and ursc.gov.in. Selection is through screening, a written test or computer based test, and a skill test.
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Quick Summary of URSC Technician-B and Driver Posts 2026
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | U R Rao Satellite Centre (URSC), ISRO, Department of Space |
| Advt. No. | URSC:04:2026 dated 24 October 2026 |
| Posts | Technician-B, Light Vehicle Driver-A, Staff Car Driver-A, Heavy Vehicle Driver-A |
| Total Vacancy | 61 (Technician-B 46, drivers 15) |
| Salary | Technician-B ₹21,700 per month, drivers ₹19,900 per month, plus allowances |
| Application Mode | Online only |
| Eligibility | 10th pass, ITI/NTC/NAC for Technician-B, driving experience for drivers |
| Age Limit | 18 to 35 years as on 13 November 2026 |
| Selection Process | Screening, written test or CBT, skill test |
| Place of Posting | URSC Bengaluru, MCF Hassan for some posts |
| Local Rule | Drivers must meet any other Karnataka Motor Vehicles Act requirement within 3 months of joining |
| Last Date | 13 November 2026 |
| Who Can Apply | Indian nationals only |
About U R Rao Satellite Centre
U R Rao Satellite Centre (URSC) in Bengaluru, Karnataka, is the lead centre of ISRO for satellite technology. It works on the design, development, fabrication, testing, launch and in-orbit management of spacecraft. The centre established the Indian National Satellite (INSAT) system and the Indian Remote Sensing (IRS) system.
Chandrayaan-1, the Mars Orbiter Mission, Chandrayaan-3, Aditya-L1 and AstroSat earned worldwide praise, says the notice for ISRO URSC recruitment 2026. ISRO works under the Department of Space, Government of India.
Local context for Bengaluru candidates
For ISRO URSC recruitment 2026, candidates from North Bengal, Sikkim and the North East must plan a long trip. Bengaluru has a large airport, long-distance rail services and road links to most parts of India. The skill test takes place only in Bengaluru, so every shortlisted candidate must travel there.
Appointees can also be posted to other ISRO and Department of Space units across India. Candidates can compare this vacancy with other latest jobs across India open for 10th pass and ITI holders.
This is added context, not part of the official notification. Confirm with the hiring office.
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Important dates
The notice sets one cut-off date for age, qualification and experience. The same date applies to fee payment.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notice date | 24 October 2026 |
| Online application opens | 24 October 2026 (5:00 PM) |
| Last date to apply | 13 November 2026 (11:55 PM) |
| Last date for fee payment | 13 November 2026 |
| Cut-off date for age, qualification, experience | 13 November 2026 |
The application link goes live on isro.gov.in and ursc.gov.in at 5:00 PM on 24 October 2026. The ISRO URSC recruitment 2026 form closes at 11:55 PM on 13 November 2026.
Post-wise vacancy and salary
The ISRO URSC recruitment 2026 notice lists 11 post codes. Technician-B posts pay Level 3 at ₹21,700 per month plus admissible allowances. Driver posts pay Level 2 at ₹19,900 per month plus admissible allowances.
Technician-B vacancy (Level 3, ₹21,700)
| Code | Post | Posts | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Electronics Mechanic | 24 | UR 16, ST 01, OBC 02, EWS 05 |
| 02 | Fitter | 8 | UR 04, ST 01, OBC 01, EWS 02 |
| 03 | Electrician | 4 (2+2) | UR 03, SC 01 |
| 04 | Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning (R&A/C) | 5 (4+1) | UR 03, SC 01, EWS 01 |
| 05 | Turner | 1 | UR 01 |
| 06 | Machinist | 2 | UR 01, EWS 01 |
| 07 | Motor Vehicle Mechanic | 1 | UR 01 |
| 08 | Electroplater | 1 | UR 01 |
| Total | 46 |
Post code 01 accepts five ITI trades, listed under Eligibility. Reservation notes for these posts are below.
- Post 01: 02 posts are reserved for PwBD (VH), including one backlog post. 01 post is reserved for PwBD (OH). 01 backlog post is reserved for PwBD (ASD).
- Post 02: 01 post is reserved for PwBD (HH).
- Post 03: of 04 posts, 01 UR post and 01 SC post are identified for the Master Control Facility (MCF), Hassan. Of the 02 URSC posts, 01 backlog post is reserved for PwBD (ASD).
- Post 04: of 05 posts, 01 UR post is identified for MCF, Hassan. Of the 04 URSC posts, 01 backlog post is reserved for PwBD (HH).
- Ex-servicemen: 21 of the Technician-B posts at URSC are reserved for ex-servicemen.
Driver vacancy (Level 2, ₹19,900)
| Code | Post | Posts | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09 | Light Vehicle Driver-A | 3 | UR 02, SC 01 |
| 10 | Staff Car Driver-A | 2 | UR 02 |
| 11 | Heavy Vehicle Driver-A | 10 (8+2) | UR 06, OBC 02, SC 01, EWS 01 |
| Total | 15 |
- Staff Car Driver-A: both posts are identified for the Department of Space (DoS).
- Heavy Vehicle Driver-A: 02 UR posts are identified for MCF, Hassan, and one of them is reserved for an ex-serviceman.
- Ex-servicemen: 08 driver posts at URSC are reserved, 02 in Light Vehicle Driver-A and 06 in Heavy Vehicle Driver-A.
ISRO URSC recruitment 2026 reserves 29 URSC posts for ex-servicemen, and 24 of them are backlog posts. If suitable ex-servicemen are not available, candidates from the identified vertical reservation category fill those backlog posts. PwBD and ex-servicemen candidates are adjusted against the SC, ST, OBC, EWS or UR posts of their category. Only persons with at least 40% of the relevant disability get reservation.
The total of all rows is 61 posts, made up of 46 Technician-B posts and 15 driver posts.
Salary and benefits
Appointees under ISRO URSC recruitment 2026 come under the National Pension System or the Unified Pension Scheme. URSC and ISRO give free transport in place of transport allowance and limited housing in place of house rent allowance. Other benefits include advances for a computer and house construction, and leave travel concession. Group insurance, a subsidised canteen and a medical scheme for employees and eligible dependents also apply.
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Eligibility for ISRO URSC recruitment 2026
Drivers must meet any other Karnataka Motor Vehicle Act requirement within 3 months of joining. Only Indian nationals can apply. Age, qualification and experience count as on 13 November 2026.
Functional requirements for post codes 01 to 08 are sitting, standing, bending, reading and writing, seeing and hearing. For post codes 09 to 11, they are sitting, standing, walking, bending and manipulation with fingers.
Technician-B qualification
All Technician-B posts need an SSLC, SSC or Matriculation pass. They also need an ITI, NTC or NAC certificate from NCVT in the trade below.
| Code | Post | Trade needed |
|---|---|---|
| 01 | Electronics Mechanic | Electronics Mechanic, Technician Power Electronic Systems, Mechanic Consumer Electronic Appliances, Instrument Mechanic or Mechanic Industrial Electronics |
| 02 | Fitter | Fitter |
| 03 | Electrician | Electrician |
| 04 | R&A/C | Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning (R&A/C) |
| 05 | Turner | Turner |
| 06 | Machinist | Machinist |
| 07 | Motor Vehicle Mechanic | Motor Vehicle Mechanic |
| 08 | Electroplater | Electroplater |
Driver qualification and experience
- Light Vehicle Driver-A (code 09): SSLC, SSC or Matriculation pass. 3 years of experience as a light vehicle driver. A valid driving licence for light vehicles. A Public Service Badge, if required.
- Staff Car Driver-A (code 10): the same qualification, experience and licence as code 09.
- Heavy Vehicle Driver-A (code 11): SSLC, SSC or Matriculation pass. 5 years of experience, with at least 3 years as a heavy vehicle driver and the rest in light motor vehicle driving. A valid HVD licence and a Public Service Badge, if the law requires it.
Some states do not require the Public Service Badge. Candidates from such states must meet this need within 3 months of joining in Karnataka. Appointees to Heavy Vehicle Driver-A drive both heavy and light vehicles as needed.
All driver experience must come after the candidate got a valid driving licence. Experience certificates must come from government or semi-government agencies, registered companies, societies or trusts. A certificate from an individual is not accepted. Part-time experience does not count.
Age limit and relaxation
The age limit for all posts is 18 to 35 years as on 13 November 2026. Candidates can check their age on that date with the online age calculator.
SC and ST candidates get 5 years of relaxation, and OBC candidates get 3 years, only against vacancies reserved for them. No relaxation applies against UR vacancies. Central government servants, ex-servicemen, PwBD candidates and meritorious sports persons get relaxation as per Government of India orders. Widows, divorced women and judicially separated women who have not remarried get it too.
Higher qualification or experience gives no edge in ISRO URSC recruitment 2026 selection. Students who await a final result should not apply.
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Selection process
ISRO URSC recruitment 2026 treats the stated qualification as the minimum requirement. It does not guarantee a call for the written test. URSC first screens applications and then calls the screened-in candidates.
- Initial screening on academic performance and other details given in the online application.
- Written test or computer-based test (CBT) for screened-in candidates.
- Skill test for shortlisted candidates. Driver posts have a driving test.
- Document verification during the skill test.
Technician-B written test and skill test
The written test has 80 multiple-choice questions in 1.5 hours. Each correct answer earns +1 mark, and each wrong answer loses 0.33 marks. The syllabus is curriculum-based.
| Stage | UR pass marks | Reserved pass marks |
|---|---|---|
| Written test (80 marks) | 32 | 24 |
| Skill test (100 marks) | 50 | 40 |
Reserved pass marks apply only if the post is reserved. URSC shortlists candidates for the skill test in a 1:5 ratio, with at least 10 candidates. The skill test is qualifying in nature.
If two or more candidates tie on written test marks and academic marks, the candidate with a valid NAC score gets preference.
Driver posts: written test and driving test
The written test for all three driver posts has 100 multiple-choice questions in 120 minutes.
| Part | Subject | Questions |
|---|---|---|
| A | Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 | 50 |
| B | Elementary English (8th standard) | 15 |
| C | Elementary arithmetic (10th standard) | 15 |
| D | General knowledge | 20 |
- Part A covers driver licensing, vehicle registration, control of transport vehicles and traffic, insurance, offences and penalties, mandatory signs and accident claims.
- Part B covers synonyms, antonyms, correct verbs and filling blanks. Part C covers the four basic operations, percentage, ratio and average.
- Part D covers general knowledge, current affairs, who is who, states and capitals, and the geography of India.
- Each correct answer earns 1 mark. Each wrong answer loses 0.25 marks.
- Candidates need 50% in Part A and 50% in Parts B, C and D combined. Reserved categories get a 25% relaxation where the post is reserved.
- URSC shortlists candidates for the skill test in a 1:10 ratio using total marks in all four parts. Academic marks break a tie.
- The driving test is qualifying in nature. It carries 100 marks, and candidates need 60 marks. No category gets any relaxation.
The written test or CBT for ISRO URSC recruitment 2026 is held in Bengaluru or in other cities across India. The skill test is held only in Bengaluru. URSC can hold the written test online or offline. If two post exams fall in the same session, candidates must choose one post.
Outstation candidates get second-class or sleeper rail fare by the shortest route, or non-AC bus fare, whichever is less. They must show proof of travel and pass document verification. URSC also takes a photo, thumb impression and iris scan at several stages.
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Application fee
The application fee for ISRO URSC recruitment 2026 is ₹100 and is not refundable. All candidates first pay ₹500 per application. URSC refunds ₹400 to every candidate who appears in the written test.
Women, SC, ST, PwBD and ex-servicemen candidates also pay ₹500 first. They get the full amount back if they appear in the written test. Refund is not considered for candidates who do not appear.
Candidates pay through the Bharatkosh payment gateway by internet banking, domestic debit card, domestic credit card or UPI. The link appears after the online form is submitted. The candidate bears all service charges.
URSC refunds to the original payment method. If that fails, it refunds to the bank account entered in the application. Candidates should enter bank details correctly. If a payment is pending or fails, candidates should contact their bank.
In case of duplicate applications, URSC considers only the one with the fee received before 13 November 2026.
How to apply for ISRO URSC recruitment 2026
Candidates can apply only online. URSC accepts no physical applications. Candidates registered on the National Career Service (NCS) portal can use the Careers page of the ISRO website.
- Open the application link on isro.gov.in or ursc.gov.in before 11:55 PM on 13 November 2026.
- Register online and note the registration number.
- Fill in the form with a correct email ID. Call letters and hall tickets are sent only by email.
- Upload the photo, signature and certificates.
- Check every detail and submit. An online application cannot be edited after submission.
- Pay the application fee on the Bharatkosh payment gateway.
- Print the application for future use.
A candidate who needs a change in the ISRO URSC recruitment 2026 form can apply again. URSC treats the latest application with the fee paid as valid. Candidates can resize their files with the photo and signature resizer before uploading.
Candidates should apply only through the official links on isro.gov.in and ursc.gov.in. The notice warns against fake offers of appointment letters for ISRO jobs. Candidates should not pay any agent or middleman.
Documents to keep ready
- Passport-size photo, 3.5 cm x 4.5 cm, on a white background, under 6 months old.
- Photo file in .jpg or .jpeg format, 100 KB to 200 KB.
- Signature in .jpg or .jpeg format, 80 KB to 150 KB.
- Qualification and experience certificates for the post.
- SC, ST, disability or ex-servicemen certificate, any one, for the full fee refund.
- Caste certificate for SC, ST and OBC candidates. EWS candidates need the Income and Asset Certificate for 2025-26, valid for 2026-27, in the Annexure-A format.
- PwBD candidates need the Annexure-B or Annexure-C certificate, or a UDID card. Yellow band means 40% to below 80%. Blue band means 80% or above.
- Ex-servicemen need a discharge certificate and an equivalency certificate if their qualification differs from the post.
- Employed candidates need a No Objection Certificate from the employer at the skill test.
- Candidates who opt for a scribe or extra time need the Annexure-D certificate and Annexure-E undertaking at the written test.
An ISRO URSC recruitment 2026 application without the required documents is invalid. URSC verifies the uploaded documents at the skill test.
Important Links
| Details | Link |
|---|---|
| Official notification, Advt. No. URSC:04:2026 | Download URSC Technician-B and driver notification PDF |
Should you apply?
ISRO URSC recruitment 2026 suits 10th pass candidates with an ITI trade and drivers who already hold the required licence and experience. Technician-B has 46 of the 61 posts, so ITI holders in the eight listed trades have the widest choice.
Competition is likely to be high. A 10th pass plus ITI qualification is common, and applications will come from across India. Ex-servicemen hold 29 URSC posts. Of those, 24 are backlog posts that go to candidates of the identified reservation category if no suitable ex-servicemen apply.
The trade-offs are clear. The posts are temporary, though likely to continue. Appointees work round-the-clock shifts and can be posted anywhere in India. Driver candidates face negative marking and a driving test that requires 60 of 100 marks. The ISRO URSC recruitment 2026 notice also asks for experience certificates from organisations only.
Candidates can browse more government jobs for 10th pass and ITI holders before deciding.
This is added context, not part of the official notification. Confirm with the hiring office.
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FAQs
What is the last date for ISRO URSC recruitment 2026?
The last date to apply online is 13 November 2026 at 11:55 PM. The last date for application fee payment is also 13 November 2026. Applications open on 24 October 2026 at 5:00 PM on isro.gov.in and ursc.gov.in.
What is the salary of Technician-B in ISRO URSC?
Under ISRO URSC recruitment 2026, Technician-B pays Level 3 at ₹21,700 per month plus admissible allowances. Driver posts pay Level 2 at ₹19,900 per month plus allowances. Appointees also get free transport, limited housing and a medical scheme, subject to the notice’s terms.
What is the qualification for URSC Technician-B posts?
For ISRO URSC recruitment 2026, Technician-B needs a 10th pass plus an ITI, NTC or NAC certificate from NCVT. The certificate must match the post trade. The age limit is 18 to 35 years as on 13 November 2026, with relaxation for reserved categories on reserved vacancies.
How can candidates prepare for the URSC driver written test?
For ISRO URSC recruitment 2026 driver posts, candidates should start with the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988. Part A carries 50 of 100 questions and needs 50% on its own. Parts B, C and D carry 50 questions and need 50% together. Wrong answers lose 0.25 marks each.
This is added context, not part of the official notification. Confirm with the hiring office.
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