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The U R Rao Satellite Centre (URSC), ISRO, Bengaluru has released URSC Recruitment 2026 under Advt. No. URSC:04:2026 (dated 24.10.2026). The notification invites online applications for Technician-B, Heavy Vehicle Driver-A, Light Vehicle Driver-A and Staff Car Driver-A posts. These are good openings for SSLC/10th pass candidates with an ITI/NTC/NAC and for experienced drivers.
The online application window is open from 24 October 2026 to 13 November 2026. This guide covers the vacancy details, eligibility, age limit, salary, selection process, exam pattern, fee and how to apply.
Download URSC Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF
Download the ISRO URSC Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF attached below to check post-wise vacancies, eligibility criteria, age limits, salary, application fees, selection process and online application instructions for Technician-B and Driver posts.
ISRO URSC Recruitment 2026: Highlights
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| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | U R Rao Satellite Centre (URSC), ISRO, Dept. of Space |
| Advertisement No. | URSC:04:2026 |
| Posts | Technician-B, Heavy Vehicle Driver-A, Light Vehicle Driver-A, Staff Car Driver-A |
| Total Vacancies | 61 (46 Technician-B + 15 Drivers) |
| Job Location | Bengaluru (postings possible anywhere in India) |
| Application Mode | Online only |
| Notification Date | 24 October 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 13 November 2026 (11:55 PM) |
| Selection | Written Test / CBT + Skill Test |
| Official Website | www.isro.gov.in / www.ursc.gov.in |
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Join NowURSC Apply Online Dates 2026 – Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Released | 24.10.2026 |
| Online Application Starts | 24.10.2026 (5:00 PM) |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 13.11.2026 (11:55 PM) |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 13.11.2026 |
| Cut-off Date for Age, Qualification & Experience | 13.11.2026 |
| Written Test / Skill Test Date | To be announced |
ISRO URSC Vacancy 2026: Post-Wise Details
URSC Technician-B (Post Codes 01–08)
| Code | Trade | Vacancies | Category Breakup |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | UR-03, SC-01 |
| 04 | Refrigeration & Air Conditioning | 5 | 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 |
Of the 24 Electronics Mechanic posts, 2 are reserved for PwBD (VH, including one backlog vacancy), 1 for PwBD (OH) and 1 backlog vacancy for PwBD (ASD). For Fitter, 1 post is for PwBD (HH). A few Electrician, R&AC and Heavy Vehicle Driver posts are earmarked for the Master Control Facility (MCF), Hassan. Across the Technician-B posts, 21 vacancies are reserved for Ex-Servicemen.
URSC Driver Posts (Post Codes 09–11)
| Code | Post | Vacancies | Category Breakup |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09 | Light Vehicle Driver-A | 3 | UR-02, SC-01 |
| 10 | Staff Car Driver-A | 2 | UR-02 (identified for Dept. of Space) |
| 11 | Heavy Vehicle Driver-A | 10 | UR-06, OBC-02, SC-01, EWS-01 |
| Total | 15 |
Across the driver posts, 8 vacancies are reserved for Ex-Servicemen (2 in LVD-A and 6 in HVD-A). In total, 29 posts are reserved for Ex-Servicemen, of which 24 are backlog vacancies.
ISRO URSC Eligibility Criteria 2026 – Age, Qualification & Details
Educational Qualification
Technician-B: SSLC / SSC / Matriculation pass plus ITI / NTC / NAC from NCVT in the relevant trade.
| Post | Required Trade |
|---|---|
| Electronics Mechanic | Electronics Mechanic / Technician Power Electronic Systems / Mechanic Consumer Electronic Appliances / Instrument Mechanic / Mechanic Industrial Electronics |
| Fitter | Fitter |
| Electrician | Electrician |
| R&AC | Refrigeration and Air Conditioning |
| Turner | Turner |
| Machinist | Machinist |
| Motor Vehicle Mechanic | Motor Vehicle Mechanic |
| Electroplater | Electroplater |
Light Vehicle Driver-A / Staff Car Driver-A:
- SSLC / SSC / Matriculation pass or equivalent
- 3 years’ experience as a Light Vehicle Driver
- A valid driving licence for light vehicles
- Any other requirement of the Karnataka Motor Vehicles Act must be met within 3 months of joining
Heavy Vehicle Driver-A:
- SSLC / SSC / Matriculation pass or equivalent
- 5 years’ experience, of which at least 3 years must be as a Heavy Vehicle Driver. The remaining period can be light vehicle driving.
- A valid HVD licence and a Public Service Badge, if statutory. If a candidate’s state does not make the badge mandatory, they must obtain it within 3 months of joining in Karnataka.
Experience Rules for Drivers (Important)
- The total experience must be gained after obtaining the valid driving licence.
- Experience certificates are accepted only from Government / Semi-Government agencies, registered companies, societies or trusts. Certificates from individuals are not accepted.
- Part-time experience is not counted.
Age Limit (as on 13.11.2026)
| Post | Age Limit |
|---|---|
| Technician-B | 18–35 years |
| LVD-A / Staff Car Driver-A / HVD-A | 18–35 years |
Age relaxation:
- SC/ST: 5 years
- OBC: 3 years
- Central Government employees, Ex-Servicemen, PwBD, meritorious sportspersons, widows and divorced or judicially separated women (not remarried): as per Government of India orders
SC/ST/OBC relaxation applies only against vacancies reserved for those categories. There is no relaxation against UR vacancies.
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Join NowISRO URSC Selection Process 2026 – Exam Pattern & Details
The selection has three stages: initial screening, then a Written Test / Computer Based Test (CBT), then a Skill Test. Having the minimum qualification does not guarantee a call for the written test. Screening is based on the academic performance and other details you enter in your application.
URSC Technician-B: Exam Pattern
| Stage | Details |
|---|---|
| Written Test | 80 MCQs in 1.5 hours; +1 for correct, −0.33 for wrong; syllabus is curriculum based |
| Skill Test | 100 marks, qualifying in nature |
| Category | Written Test Pass Marks | Skill Test Pass Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Unreserved | 32 / 80 | 50 / 100 |
| Reserved (only where the post is reserved) | 24 / 80 | 40 / 100 |
- Candidates are shortlisted for the Skill Test in a 1:5 ratio, with a minimum of 10 candidates.
- Tie-breaker: if scores tie, candidates with a valid NAC score get preference.
URSC Driver Posts: Exam Pattern
The written test has 100 MCQs in 120 minutes, with ¼ negative marking (−0.25 per wrong answer).
| Part | Subject | Questions |
|---|---|---|
| A | Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 (licensing, registration, traffic control, insurance, offences and penalties, mandatory signs, accident claims) | 50 |
| B | Elementary English (8th std) | 15 |
| C | Elementary Arithmetic (10th std) | 15 |
| D | General Knowledge (current affairs, who’s who, states & capitals, geography of India) | 20 |
- To pass, you need 50% in Part A and 50% in Parts B, C and D combined.
- Reserved categories get a 25% relaxation in passing marks, wherever the post is reserved.
- Candidates are shortlisted for the Skill Test in a 1:10 ratio.
- The Skill Test (driving test) is purely qualifying, for 100 marks, and the pass mark is 60. No relaxation applies for any category.
- Tie in written test scores: the academic marks of the notified qualification are the tie-breaker.
The written test may be conducted online or offline, in Bengaluru or other cities in India. The Skill Test is held only in Bengaluru.
How to Apply for ISRO URSC Recruitment 2026
- Visit www.isro.gov.in or www.ursc.gov.in and go to the Careers page. NCS portal registrants can also use the Careers page link.
- Open the Advt. No. URSC:04:2026 application link (live from 24.10.2026, 5:00 PM).
- Register and fill in your personal, educational and experience details carefully. You cannot edit the form after final submission.
- Enter a valid e-mail ID. Hall tickets and call letters are sent only by e-mail.
- Upload the required documents (see below).
- Pay the ₹500 fee online via Bharatkosh before 13.11.2026.
- Save your registration number and print the application for future reference.
Documents and Upload Specifications
| Document | Format & Size |
|---|---|
| Passport photo (white background, not older than 6 months, 3.5 × 4.5 cm) | JPG/JPEG, 100–200 KB |
| Signature | JPG/JPEG, 80–150 KB |
| Qualification and experience certificates | Scanned copies |
| SC/ST/Disability/Ex-Servicemen certificate (for full fee refund) | Scanned copy |
Applications without the required documents, or with an unclear photo or signature, can be rejected or cancelled.
URSC Application Fee
- All candidates initially pay a uniform ₹500 per application.
- ₹400 is refunded to candidates who appear in the written test. The effective fee is therefore ₹100 (non-refundable).
- Women, SC/ST, PwBD and Ex-Servicemen get a full refund, again only if they appear in the written test.
- Payment is online only (Bharatkosh gateway) via Net Banking, Debit Card, Credit Card or UPI.
- Cash, cheque, draft and money order are not accepted. Service charges are borne by the applicant.
- Refunds go to the original payment method. If that fails, they go to the bank account entered in the application, so enter it correctly.
- If you submit multiple applications, only the latest one with fee paid within the deadline is considered.
URSC Recruitment 2026 – Documents Needed for Skill Test
- Original educational and experience certificates
- Caste certificate (SC/ST/OBC) in the Govt. of India format
- EWS Income & Asset Certificate for 2025-26, valid for FY 2026-27
- PwBD disability certificate or UDID card (minimum 40% disability)
- Ex-Servicemen discharge certificate
- No Objection Certificate (NOC) for those already employed in Govt/PSU/autonomous bodies. Without the original NOC, you will not be allowed to take the Skill Test.
Important Tips for ISRO URSC Applicants
- Read the full notification before applying. The responsibility for meeting eligibility rests entirely with you.
- Drivers: double-check that your experience certificate comes from an eligible organisation and was earned after you got your licence.
- Technician-B: keep your NCVT ITI/NTC/NAC certificate ready. A valid NAC gives a tie-break advantage.
- Be careful about fake appointment letters. ISRO has warned candidates against them. Use only the official websites.
- Canvassing in any form leads to disqualification.
- No hard-copy call letters are sent, so check your e-mail (including spam) regularly.
- Only one post per exam session. If exam timings for multiple posts clash, you must choose one.
ISRO URSC Salary 2026
| Post | Pay Level | Basic Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Technician-B | Level 3 | ₹21,700 per month + admissible allowances |
| LVD-A / Staff Car Driver-A / HVD-A | Level 2 | ₹19,900 per month + admissible allowances |
Other benefits:
- National Pension System / Unified Pension Scheme
- Free transport (in lieu of Transport Allowance)
- Limited housing facility (in lieu of HRA)
- Advances for computer purchase and house construction
- Leave Travel Concession and group insurance
- Subsidised canteen and a medical scheme for employees and eligible dependents
- Merit-based promotion for Scientific and Technical posts, delinked from vacancy availability
Appointees may have to work round-the-clock shifts and can be posted at any ISRO/DoS centre in India.
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