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ISRO URSC Eligibility Criteria 2026 Confirmed! Before filling in the form for URSC Recruitment 2026, you must be sure you meet every condition in the notification. The U R Rao Satellite Centre (URSC), ISRO, Bengaluru has released Advt. No. URSC:04:2026 for Technician-B, Heavy Vehicle Driver-A, Light Vehicle Driver-A and Staff Car Driver-A (61 vacancies in total).
The notification states that the responsibility for meeting the eligibility criteria rests entirely with the applicant. Ineligible candidates can be rejected at any stage, even after the written test or skill test. This guide explains the URSC eligibility criteria 2026 in full: nationality, age limit, qualification trade by trade, driver experience rules, relaxations, reservation and documents.
ISRO URSC Eligibility Criteria 2026 – Detailed PDF
Download the ISRO URSC Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria PDF attached below to check the post-wise educational qualifications, age limits, required ITI certificates, driving licence requirements and experience criteria for Technician-B and Driver posts.
ISRO URSC Eligibility Criteria 2026: Detailed Overview
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| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Advertisement No. | URSC:04:2026 |
| Posts | Technician-B, HVD-A, LVD-A, Staff Car Driver-A |
| Nationality | Indian citizens only |
| Age Limit | 18–35 years (as on 13.11.2026) |
| Technician-B Qualification | SSLC/SSC/Matriculation + ITI/NTC/NAC (NCVT) in the relevant trade |
| Driver Qualification | SSLC/SSC/Matriculation + valid licence + experience |
| Cut-off Date for All Purposes | 13.11.2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 13.11.2026 (11:55 PM) |
Nationality
Only Indian nationals can apply. Candidates of other nationalities are not eligible.
URSC Age Limit 2026
The age is calculated as on 13.11.2026, which is also the last date for receipt of online applications.
| Post | Post Code | Age Limit |
|---|---|---|
| Technician-B | 01–08 | 18–35 years |
| Light Vehicle Driver-A / Staff Car Driver-A | 09–10 | 18–35 years |
| Heavy Vehicle Driver-A | 11 | 18–35 years |
In rough terms, applicants should have been born between November 1991 and November 2008. The notification does not publish a date-of-birth range, so verify the exact boundaries against the official notification and your own date of birth.
Upper Age Relaxation
| Category | Relaxation | Maximum age (approx.) |
|---|---|---|
| SC / ST | 5 years | 40 years |
| OBC | 3 years | 38 years |
| Central Government servants | As per Govt. of India orders | Varies |
| Ex-Servicemen (ESM) | As per Govt. of India orders | Varies |
| Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) | As per Govt. of India orders | Varies |
| Meritorious sportspersons | As per Govt. of India orders | Varies |
| Widows, divorced women, women judicially separated and not remarried | As per Govt. of India orders | Varies |
Important rules on age relaxation:
- SC/ST/OBC relaxation applies only against vacancies reserved for these categories.
- No relaxation is available against UR (Unreserved) vacancies. Where vacancies are not reserved, SC/ST/OBC/EWS candidates apply on par with UR candidates.
- Candidates claiming age relaxation must produce the relevant certificates issued by the competent authority.
- PwBD candidates get the age-relaxation benefit only if they have at least 40% of the relevant disability.
Educational Qualification: Technician-B (Post Codes 01–08)
Every Technician-B candidate needs SSLC / SSC / Matriculation pass plus ITI / NTC / NAC from NCVT in the specific trade for the post.
| Post Code | Post | Required Trade (ITI/NTC/NAC from NCVT) | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Technician-B (Electronics Mechanic) | Electronics Mechanic / Technician Power Electronic Systems / Mechanic Consumer Electronic Appliances / Instrument Mechanic / Mechanic Industrial Electronics | 24 |
| 02 | Technician-B (Fitter) | Fitter | 8 |
| 03 | Technician-B (Electrician) | Electrician | 4 |
| 04 | Technician-B (Refrigeration & Air Conditioning) | Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning (R&A/C) | 5 |
| 05 | Technician-B (Turner) | Turner | 1 |
| 06 | Technician-B (Machinist) | Machinist | 2 |
| 07 | Technician-B (Motor Vehicle Mechanic) | Motor Vehicle Mechanic | 1 |
| 08 | Technician-B (Electroplater) | Electroplater | 1 |
Points to note:
- The trade must match the post you apply for. For example, a Fitter ITI holder cannot apply for the Electrician post.
- The ITI/NTC/NAC must be from NCVT.
- Tie-breaker: if written test scores and academic scores tie, candidates with a valid NAC (National Apprenticeship Certificate) score are preferred.
- Students awaiting final results should not apply, because only candidates who have already passed are eligible.
Educational Qualification & Experience: Driver Posts (Post Codes 09–11)
Light Vehicle Driver-A (Post 09) and Staff Car Driver-A (Post 10)
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Education | SSLC / SSC / Matriculation pass or equivalent |
| Experience | 3 years as a Light Vehicle Driver |
| Licence | Valid driving licence for light vehicles |
| Motor Vehicle Act | Any other requirement of the Karnataka Motor Vehicles Act must be met within 3 months of joining |
| Licence-linked experience | Total experience must be gained after obtaining the valid driving licence |
Heavy Vehicle Driver-A (Post 11)
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Education | SSLC / SSC / Matriculation pass or equivalent |
| Experience | 5 years total, of which a minimum of 3 years must be as a Heavy Vehicle Driver. The balance period can be light motor vehicle driving. |
| Licence | Valid HVD licence |
| Public Service Badge | Required if statutory. If a state does not make the badge mandatory, candidates from that state must get it within 3 months of joining in Karnataka. |
| Licence-linked experience | Total experience must be gained after obtaining the valid driving licence |
Experience Certificate Rules (Applicable to All Driver Posts)
| Rule | Details |
|---|---|
| Accepted issuers | Government / Semi-Government agencies, registered companies, societies, trusts |
| Not accepted | Certificates issued by individuals |
| Part-time experience | Not counted for calculating years of experience |
| Timing | Qualification, experience and Public Service Badge (where required) must be held as on the last date of receipt of applications (13.11.2026) |
| Post-licence experience | Only experience gained after getting the valid licence counts |
Staff Car Driver-A vacancies (2 posts) are identified for the Department of Space. Candidates appointed as HVD-A must drive both heavy and light vehicles on a need basis.
Reservation and Special Category Eligibility – ISRO URSC 2026
Vacancy Breakup by Category
| Post | Vacancies | UR | SC | ST | OBC | EWS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electronics Mechanic | 24 | 16 | – | 1 | 2 | 5 |
| Fitter | 8 | 4 | – | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Electrician | 4 | 3 | 1 | – | – | – |
| R&AC | 5 | 3 | 1 | – | – | 1 |
| Turner | 1 | 1 | – | – | – | – |
| Machinist | 2 | 1 | – | – | – | 1 |
| Motor Vehicle Mechanic | 1 | 1 | – | – | – | – |
| Electroplater | 1 | 1 | – | – | – | – |
| Light Vehicle Driver-A | 3 | 2 | 1 | – | – | – |
| Staff Car Driver-A | 2 | 2 | – | – | – | – |
| Heavy Vehicle Driver-A | 10 | 6 | 1 | – | 2 | 1 |
Ex-Servicemen (ESM) Reservation
- 21 Technician-B vacancies of URSC are reserved for Ex-Servicemen.
- 8 driver vacancies are reserved for Ex-Servicemen (2 in LVD-A and 6 in HVD-A).
- Of the 29 ESM-reserved vacancies, 24 are backlog vacancies. If suitable Ex-Servicemen are not found, they are filled by candidates of the identified vertical reservation category.
- For posts identified for the Master Control Facility (MCF), Hassan, 1 vacancy is reserved for an Ex-Serviceman (only in HVD-A).
- Ex-Servicemen must produce a Discharge Certificate showing ESM status at the skill test. Where their qualification differs from the one advertised, they also need an equivalency certificate from the competent authority.
Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD)
| Post | PwBD Vacancy |
|---|---|
| Electronics Mechanic (24 vacancies) | 2 for VH (including 1 backlog), 1 for OH, 1 backlog for ASD |
| Fitter (8 vacancies) | 1 for HH |
| Electrician (2 URSC vacancies) | 1 backlog vacancy for ASD |
| R&AC (URSC’s 4 vacancies) | 1 backlog vacancy for HH |
PwBD rules:
- Only persons with at least 40% of the relevant disability are eligible for reservation and relaxation.
- PwBD and Ex-Servicemen candidates can apply for posts suitable to them even if the post is not reserved for them, but they are selected on the general standard of merit.
- If a PwBD backlog vacancy cannot be filled by a suitable candidate, the department will try to fill it with a candidate having any other benchmark disability. So all PwBD candidates are encouraged to apply. If it is still unfilled, it goes to the identified vertical reservation category.
- Candidates appointed under PwBD and ESM quotas are adjusted against the respective SC/ST/OBC/EWS/UR category vacancies.
- Disability proof is a Certificate in the prescribed format (Annexure-B for single disability, Annexure-C for multiple disabilities) or a UDID card (Yellow Band for 40% to below 80%, Blue Band for 80% and above), issued by a Medical Board of at least three members.
- The disability definitions follow the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016.
EWS Candidates
- Must produce an Income & Asset Certificate for the year 2025-26, valid for FY 2026-27, in the prescribed format (Annexure-A).
- The family’s gross annual income must be below ₹8 lakh, and the family must not own the specified assets (5 acres or more of agricultural land, a residential flat of 1,000 sq. ft. or more, or residential plots of the specified size).
- The candidate’s caste must not be recognised as SC, ST or OBC (Central List).
SC / ST / OBC Candidates
- Must produce the original certificate in the format prescribed for Govt. of India jobs, issued by a competent authority, at the skill test.
Functional / Physical Requirements
| Posts | Functional Requirements |
|---|---|
| Technician-B (Codes 01–08) | Sitting, Standing, Bending, Reading & Writing, Seeing, Hearing |
| LVD-A, Staff Car Driver-A, HVD-A (Codes 09–11) | Sitting, Standing, Walking, Bending, Manipulation with Fingers |
Other Eligibility Conditions – ISRO URSC 2026
| Condition | Details |
|---|---|
| Cut-off date | 13.11.2026 for age, qualification, experience and all other purposes |
| Passed candidates only | Students awaiting the final result need not apply |
| Higher qualification | Gives no edge over adequately qualified candidates, and selected candidates get only the advertised grade/post |
| Equivalent qualification | You must provide documentary evidence (certified by the University/concerned institution) at the skill test |
| Employed candidates | Must apply with the employer’s prior permission and submit an original NOC at the skill test; otherwise you won’t be allowed to take it |
| Round-the-clock shifts | Appointees must be willing to work in 24-hour shifts |
| Posting | Appointees may be posted to any ISRO/DoS centre in India |
| Biometric verification | You must be willing to give photo, thumb impression and iris scan at various stages |
| Photograph & signature | Must be clear, as an unclear photo or signature can cancel candidature |
| Language | If Hindi and English versions differ, the English version prevails |
Eligibility Check at Every Stage
If you do not meet the conditions on the last date of receipt of applications, your candidature can be cancelled at any stage: before, during or after the written test or skill test.
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| Document | Needed For |
|---|---|
| SSLC / SSC / Matriculation certificate | All posts |
| ITI / NTC / NAC certificate (NCVT) | Technician-B |
| Valid driving licence (LMV/HMV) and Public Service Badge (if statutory) | Driver posts |
| Experience certificates (from eligible organisations only) | Driver posts |
| Caste certificate (SC/ST/OBC) | Reserved category candidates |
| EWS Income & Asset Certificate (2025-26) | EWS candidates |
| Disability certificate or UDID card | PwBD candidates |
| Discharge certificate (+ equivalency certificate if applicable) | Ex-Servicemen |
| NOC from employer | Employed candidates |
| Date-of-birth proof (usually the 10th certificate) | Age verification |
Common Eligibility Mistakes – ISRO URSC 2026
| Mistake | Why It Matters |
|---|---|
| Applying with a different ITI trade | Not eligible, so the application is rejected |
| Counting experience before the licence date | Not counted, so the candidature is cancelled |
| Using a certificate from an individual employer | Not accepted |
| Including part-time work | Not counted |
| Claiming SC/ST/OBC age relaxation against UR vacancies | No relaxation applies there |
| Not having a Public Service Badge for HVD where it’s required | You must meet it by the last date, or within 3 months of joining only where the state doesn’t make it mandatory |
| EWS certificate for the wrong year | Must be 2025-26, valid for FY 2026-27 |
| Applying while awaiting results | Not allowed |
| Skipping the NOC (employed candidates) | You won’t be allowed at the skill test |
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