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Want to join ISRO but unsure how to organise your preparation? This ISRO URSC 120 day study plan gives you a phase-wise, day-wise timetable for both the Technician-B and Driver (HVD-A, LVD-A, Staff Car Driver-A) exams. You can follow it with notes, tests and mock tests on the Entri app.
U R Rao Satellite Centre (URSC), Bengaluru, released Advt. No. URSC:04:2026 on 24 October 2026 with 61 vacancies. Online applications close on 13 November 2026.
The notification does not announce a written test date. It says the written test or computer based test will be held in Bengaluru or other cities across India, and that candidates will be informed by email and on the ISRO and URSC websites. Use this plan as a 120-day preparation window, and compress it if the exam date comes closer. Check the official sites for updates.
ISRO URSC Recruitment 2026 – Key Details
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Posts | Technician-B (46), HVD-A (10), LVD-A (3), Staff Car Driver-A (2) |
| Application Dates | 24 October 2026 to 13 November 2026 |
| Age Limit | 18–35 years (as on 13.11.2026) |
| Selection | Written Test / CBT + Skill Test |
| Pay | Level 3 (₹21,700) for Technician-B; Level 2 (₹19,900) for drivers |
ISRO URSC 2026 Exam Pattern for Technician B and Driver Posts
1: Between the period of 1858-1947, how many Viceroys ruled over India?
Technician-B
- 80 MCQs in 1.5 hours, +1 for correct and –0.33 for wrong
- Written test is qualifying: 32/80 unreserved and 24/80 reserved
- Curriculum based on your ITI/NTC/NAC trade
- Skill test: 100 marks, with 50 (unreserved) or 40 (reserved) needed
- Shortlisting for the skill test: 1:5, minimum 10 candidates
HVD-A, LVD-A and Staff Car Driver-A
- 100 MCQs in 120 minutes, +1 for correct and –0.25 for wrong
- Part A: Motor Vehicles Act (50), Part B: English (15), Part C: Arithmetic (15), Part D: GK (20)
- 50% needed in Part A and 50% in Parts B, C and D combined
- Skill (Driving) Test: 100 marks, 60 needed, no relaxation
- Shortlisting for the skill test: 1:10
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Join NowISRO URSC 120 Day Study Plan 2026
- Daily time: 4–5 hours if you are working, 7 hours or more if you are preparing full time.
- Weekly rhythm: Study 6 days, and use the 7th day for revision and a test.
- Choose your track: Follow the Driver track or the Technician-B track below, not both.
- Adjust as needed: Move your weak topics to extra days, and never skip revision days.
The 4 Phases
| Phase | Days | Goal |
|---|---|---|
| Phase 1 – Foundation | 1–40 | Complete the full syllabus once |
| Phase 2 – Strengthening | 41–80 | Second round with deep practice on weak topics |
| Phase 3 – Practice | 81–105 | Previous papers, sectional tests and speed |
| Phase 4 – Final Revision | 106–120 | Full mock tests, revision, exam readiness |
ISRO URSC Driver Posts (HVD-A, LVD-A, Staff Car Driver-A) – 120-Day Plan
Part A, the Motor Vehicles Act, carries 50 of the 100 questions and has its own 50% cut-off, so it gets the most time.
Phase 1 – Foundation (Days 1–40)
| Days | Subject | Topics |
|---|---|---|
| 1–6 | MV Act | Overview, definitions, various sections of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 |
| 7–12 | MV Act | Licensing of drivers of motor vehicles |
| 13–18 | MV Act | Registration of motor vehicles |
| 19–24 | MV Act | Control of transport vehicles |
| 25–30 | MV Act | Control of traffic, mandatory signs |
| 31–35 | MV Act | Insurance of motor vehicles |
| 36–40 | MV Act | Offences, penalties and procedure; accident claims; Accident Claims Tribunals |
Alongside, every day (30–45 minutes):
- Days 1–20: English basics, covering synonyms, antonyms and correct verbs
- Days 21–40: Arithmetic basics, covering the four operations, percentage, ratio and average
- Every Sunday: 20 GK questions
Phase 2 – Strengthening (Days 41–80)
| Days | Plan |
|---|---|
| 41–50 | MV Act second round: licensing, registration, control of transport vehicles; make a one-page chart |
| 51–60 | MV Act second round: traffic control, signs, insurance; memorise the sign categories |
| 61–65 | MV Act second round: offences, penalties, accident claims and tribunals |
| 66–72 | English deep practice: synonyms, antonyms, verbs and fill-in-the-blanks (20 questions daily) |
| 73–78 | Arithmetic deep practice: percentage, ratio, average (15 questions daily) |
| 79–80 | Topic tests and a review of mistakes |
GK in this phase: Study current affairs, who is who, states and capitals and Indian geography, with 30 minutes daily. Read about ISRO and URSC, such as INSAT, IRS, NavIC, Chandrayaan, Aditya-L1 and Astrosat.
Phase 3 – Practice (Days 81–105)
| Days | Plan |
|---|---|
| 81–85 | Part A sectional tests (50 questions each) |
| 86–90 | Parts B, C and D sectional tests |
| 91–100 | Previous year papers and practice papers, one per day, with full review |
| 101–105 | Weak-topic repair from your mistake notebook |
Phase 4 – Final Revision (Days 106–120)
| Days | Plan |
|---|---|
| 106–112 | One full mock test daily (100 questions, 120 minutes); review for 1–2 hours |
| 113–117 | Revise charts, signs, penalties, formulas and word lists; one mock every second day |
| 118–119 | Light revision, short notes, relaxation |
| 120 | Rest, check the hall ticket and centre, and sleep well |
Driving Skill Test (All 120 Days)
The skill test is 100 marks, qualifying only, and you need 60 marks with no relaxation for any category.
- Practise driving regularly in the vehicle category you applied for
- Revise vehicle checks, controls and safe driving practices
- Keep your licence, Public Service Badge (if applicable) and experience certificates ready
ISRO URSC Technician-B Post – 120-Day Plan
The written test is curriculum based on your ITI/NTC/NAC trade. The notification gives no topic list, so use your NCVT trade syllabus as the base. The units below are general and should be mapped to your trade.
Phase 1 – Foundation (Days 1–40)
| Days | Focus |
|---|---|
| 1–10 | Trade theory, first third: basic concepts, terms and tools |
| 11–20 | Trade theory, second third: processes, components and operations |
| 21–30 | Trade theory, final third: advanced topics, maintenance and troubleshooting |
| 31–35 | Workshop calculation and science basics |
| 36–40 | Engineering drawing, measurements and safety |
Phase 2 – Strengthening (Days 41–80)
| Days | Plan |
|---|---|
| 41–55 | Second round of trade theory with topic-wise MCQs (30 daily) |
| 56–65 | Formulas, definitions, circuits or process diagrams; make a quick-revision notebook |
| 66–75 | Workshop calculation and engineering drawing practice |
| 76–80 | Topic tests and a review of mistakes |
Phase 3 – Practice (Days 81–105)
| Days | Plan |
|---|---|
| 81–90 | Sectional tests of 40 questions each |
| 91–100 | Previous papers and practice papers, one per day, in 90 minutes |
| 101–105 | Weak-topic repair and negative marking practice |
Phase 4 – Final Revision (Days 106–120)
| Days | Plan |
|---|---|
| 106–112 | One full mock test daily (80 questions, 90 minutes) |
| 113–117 | Revision of the notebook, formulas and diagrams; mock every second day |
| 118–119 | Light revision |
| 120 | Rest and exam-day check |
Skill Test (All 120 Days)
The Technician-B skill test carries 100 marks, with 50 needed for unreserved candidates and 40 for reserved ones.
- Practise trade practicals regularly
- Know the tools, safety rules and standard procedures for your trade
- Keep your ITI/NTC/NAC certificates ready
Tie-break note: In Technician-B, if written test scores and academic scores tie, a candidate with a valid NAC score is preferred over one without.
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Join NowISRO URSC Study Plan 2026 – Tips to Follow
- Fix your study hours and stick to them.
- Keep a mistake notebook from day 1.
- Do not skip revision days.
- Practise negative marking: –0.33 for Technician-B and –0.25 for drivers.
- Take mocks in exam conditions.
- Follow only the official sites www.isro.gov.in and www.ursc.gov.in for updates.
Before You Start: Make Sure You Apply
Do not let a missed form cost you the 120 days. Check these points first:
- Apply online between 24.10.2026 (5:00 PM) and 13.11.2026 (11:55 PM)
- Check eligibility: age, qualification and experience are counted as on 13.11.2026
- Pay the fee online by 13.11.2026. Everyone pays ₹500 first, and ₹400 is refunded to candidates who appear in the written test. Women, SC/ST, PwBD and ex-servicemen get a full refund.
- Upload a clear photo and signature, and keep certificates ready
- Use a working email ID, because hall tickets are sent by email only
Study Resources on Entri
- Free ISRO URSC notes and study material
- Previous year question papers
- Motor Vehicles Act topic tests
- Trade-wise Technician-B practice questions
- Free mock tests with instant results
