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If you are preparing for the ISRO URSC recruitment 2026, previous year question papers (PYQs) are one of the best resources you can use. This blog explains how to use the ISRO URSC previous year question paper to understand the pattern, find important topics and practise under exam conditions.
U R Rao Satellite Centre (URSC), Bengaluru, released Advt. No. URSC:04:2026 on 24 October 2026 for Technician-B, Heavy Vehicle Driver-A, Light Vehicle Driver-A and Staff Car Driver-A. The last date to apply is 13 November 2026.
ISRO URSC Recruitment 2026 – Quick Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | U R Rao Satellite Centre (URSC), ISRO, Bengaluru |
| Advertisement No. | URSC:04:2026 |
| Posts | Technician-B, HVD-A, LVD-A, Staff Car Driver-A |
| Total Vacancies | 61 |
| Application Dates | 24 October 2026 to 13 November 2026 |
| Selection Process | Written Test / CBT + Skill Test |
Download ISRO URSC Previous Year Question Papers?
1: Between the period of 1858-1947, how many Viceroys ruled over India?
ISRO URSC PYQs are the question papers of earlier recruitment exams conducted by U R Rao Satellite Centre for Technician and driver posts. Solving them helps you see how questions are framed, which topics are asked often and how much time each section needs.
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Join NowWhy Should You Solve ISRO URSC PYQs?
- Understand the real exam level. You see the difficulty of the questions at first hand.
- Identify important topics. Repeated areas tell you where to spend more time.
- Improve speed and accuracy. Timed practice reduces silly mistakes.
- Practise negative marking. The 2026 exam has –0.33 for Technician-B and –0.25 for drivers.
- Check your readiness. Compare your score with the pass marks.
- Build confidence. Familiar question styles reduce exam fear.
ISRO URSC Exam Pattern 2026 – Solve Model Question Papers With This in Mind
Technician-B
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Written Test | 80 MCQs in 1.5 hours |
| Marking | +1 for correct, –0.33 for wrong |
| Nature | Qualifying |
| Syllabus | Curriculum based (ITI/NTC/NAC trade) |
| Pass Marks | 32/80 unreserved, 24/80 reserved |
| Skill Test | 100 marks (pass 50 unreserved, 40 reserved) |
| Shortlisting | 1:5 for the skill test, minimum 10 candidates |
HVD-A, LVD-A and Staff Car Driver-A
- Marking: +1 for correct, –0.25 for wrong
- Passing: 50% in Part A and 50% in Parts B, C and D combined
- Skill (Driving) Test: 100 marks, 60 needed, qualifying only
- Shortlisting: 1:10 for the skill test
| 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 |
| Total | 100 MCQs, 120 minutes |
Check the pattern of any old paper against the 2026 pattern above, because the number of questions, marking and sections may differ from earlier years.
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ISRO URSC PYQ Analysis – What to Focus On
Use the 2026 pattern to plan how you study PYQs.
Driver Posts
| Part | Weight | How to Use PYQs |
|---|---|---|
| Part A – Motor Vehicles Act | 50 questions (50%) | Note the sections, penalties and signs that repeat. This part needs its own 50% score. |
| Part B – English | 15 questions | Look at synonym, antonym, verb and fill-in-the-blank patterns |
| Part C – Arithmetic | 15 questions | Practise percentage, ratio, average and basic operations |
| Part D – GK | 20 questions | Note current affairs, who is who, states and capitals, geography |
Technician-B
- Group PYQs by trade topic, such as basic theory, tools, measurements, safety and circuits or processes.
- Mark the topics that appear in more than one paper.
- Revise those topics from your ITI trade theory first.
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Join NowHow to Solve ISRO URSC PYQs Step by Step
- Read the pattern first. Check questions, time and marking for your post.
- Set a timer. Use 90 minutes for Technician-B and 120 minutes for driver posts.
- Solve without notes or a phone.
- Mark your answers honestly, including negative marks.
- Review every wrong answer. Write down why you got it wrong: concept gap, careless error or time pressure.
- Make a PYQ notebook of repeated topics, formulas, signs and penalties.
- Re-attempt the paper after a week to check your improvement.
Model Questions for ISRO URSC Exam 2026 – Based on the Latest Syllabus
These are practice questions written for this blog. They are not official past questions.
Part A – Motor Vehicles Act and Road Signs
Q1. What is the shape of a mandatory road sign?
(a) Triangular
(b) Circular
(c) Octagonal
(d) Rectangular
Answer: (b) Circular
Q2. A stop sign is generally which shape?
(a) Circle
(b) Triangle
(c) Octagon
(d) Square
Answer: (c) Octagon
Part B – English
Q3. Choose the synonym of “rapid”.
(a) Slow
(b) Quick
(c) Late
(d) Weak
Answer: (b) Quick
Q4. Choose the antonym of “ancient”.
(a) Old
(b) Historic
(c) Modern
(d) Aged
Answer: (c) Modern
Part C – Arithmetic
Q5. What is 20% of 250?
(a) 40
(b) 45
(c) 50
(d) 60
Answer: (c) 50
Q6. What is the average of 10, 20, 30 and 40?
(a) 20
(b) 25
(c) 30
(d) 35
Answer: (b) 25
Q7. Simplify the ratio 15:25.
(a) 2:3
(b) 3:4
(c) 3:5
(d) 5:3
Answer: (c) 3:5
Part D – General Knowledge
Q8. In which city is the U R Rao Satellite Centre located?
(a) Chennai
(b) Hyderabad
(c) Bengaluru
(d) Thiruvananthapuram
Answer: (c) Bengaluru
Q9. What does NavIC stand for?
(a) National Indian Constellation
(b) Navigation with Indian Constellation
(c) New Indian Communication
(d) Navigation Indian Cloud
Answer: (b) Navigation with Indian Constellation
Technician-B (Basic Trade Theory)
Q10. What is the SI unit of electrical resistance?
(a) Volt
(b) Ampere
(c) Ohm
(d) Watt
Answer: (c) Ohm
Common Mistakes While Solving ISRO URSC PYQs
- Reading the answer key before attempting the paper
- Practising without a timer
- Ignoring negative marking
- Not reviewing wrong answers
- Using old papers without checking the 2026 pattern
- Memorising answers instead of understanding concepts
Combine ISRO URSC PYQs With Mock Questions on Entri
PYQs show you the past, and mock tests prepare you for the exam as it will be this time. On the Entri app, you can:
- Download ISRO URSC question paper PDFs
- Attempt free ISRO URSC mock tests
- Read ISRO URSC notes and study material
- Get instant results and performance analysis
Pass Marks to Aim For ISRO URSC Exam 2026
| Post | Written Test Pass Marks |
|---|---|
| Technician-B (unreserved) | 32/80 |
| Technician-B (reserved) | 24/80 |
| Driver posts | 50% in Part A and 50% in Parts B, C and D combined (25% relaxation for reserved categories where the post is reserved) |
Aim well above these marks in your practice papers. Shortlisting for the skill test depends on your rank, so passing marks alone may not be enough.
