ISRO URSC Recruitment 2026 – 61 Posts, Eligibility, Dates & Apply Online

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has opened applications for the ISRO URSC Recruitment 2026, inviting candidates for 61 Technician-B and Driver posts at the U R Rao Satellite Centre (URSC), Bengaluru. According to the published information, the recruitment is being conducted under Advertisement No. URSC:04:2026, and the online application window runs from 24 October 2026 to 13 November 2026.

This drive covers 46 Technician-B vacancies across eight trades, along with 10 Heavy Vehicle Driver-A, 3 Light Vehicle Driver-A and 2 Staff Car Driver-A posts. Candidates with a 10th pass certificate and an ITI qualification in the relevant trade, or experienced drivers holding a valid licence, can apply online through the official ISRO website. Eligibility conditions, age limit, fees, exam pattern and the step-by-step application process are explained below.

Overview

ISRO is also hiring at its Sriharikota centre — candidates may want to check the ISRO SDSC SHAR Recruitment 2026 covering 97 technical and non-technical posts.

Important Dates

The advertisement does not specify the written examination or skill test dates. According to the published information, candidates should regularly check the official ISRO website and their registered email for updates.

Vacancy Details

ISRO URSC has notified 61 vacancies across 11 post codes. Technician-B accounts for 46 vacancies across eight trades, while the remaining 15 are driver posts.

Category-wise distribution: UR – 40, SC – 4, ST – 2, OBC – 5, EWS – 10. The notification also identifies horizontal reservation for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) and Ex-Servicemen within the advertised count. Certain vacancies are identified for the Master Control Facility (MCF), Hassan, and the Department of Space.

Eligibility Criteria

Educational qualifications and experience requirements differ between Technician-B and driver posts. Candidates must possess the required qualifications by 13 November 2026.

Technician-B: SSLC / SSC / Matriculation pass with an ITI, National Trade Certificate (NTC) or National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) in the relevant trade from NCVT. A 10th pass certificate alone is not sufficient — the trade qualification must match the advertised trade.

Light Vehicle Driver-A and Staff Car Driver-A: SSLC / SSC / Matriculation pass, valid light vehicle driving licence, and a minimum of 3 years of experience as a light vehicle driver acquired after obtaining the licence.

Heavy Vehicle Driver-A: SSLC / SSC / Matriculation pass, valid heavy vehicle driving licence with Public Service Badge where statutorily required, and a minimum of 5 years of driving experience — including at least 3 years as a heavy vehicle driver, with the balance in light motor vehicle driving.

Experience certificates must be issued by Government or Semi-Government organizations, registered companies, societies, trusts or other accepted establishments. Certificates issued by individuals and part-time driving experience are not accepted.

ITI-qualified candidates may also want to check the BHEL Artisan Recruitment 2026, which covers 660 artisan posts across trades.

Age Limit

The age limit for Technician-B and all advertised driver posts is 18 to 35 years as on 13 November 2026.

Candidates competing for unreserved vacancies are subject to the general age criteria. Additional relaxation provisions for eligible Central Government employees, meritorious sportspersons and certain categories of women are specified in the notification.

Application Fee

All applicants must initially pay Rs. 500 per application. The recruitment carries a non-refundable fee of Rs. 100; the balance is refunded to candidates who appear in the written examination.

Payment is accepted online through the Bharatkosh payment gateway using Internet Banking, Debit Card, Credit Card or UPI. The refund is conditional on appearing in the written examination; candidates who do not appear are not eligible for the refund.

Selection Process

1. Initial Screening: Applications are screened using academic performance and other prescribed parameters.
2. Written Examination / CBT: Screened-in candidates appear for the applicable objective examination.
3. Skill Test: Candidates shortlisted on written examination performance are called for a qualifying skill test; for driver posts this is a practical driving assessment.
4. Document Verification: Original educational, experience, reservation and other eligibility documents are verified.
5. Final Selection: Selection follows the prescribed written examination merit along with the qualifying skill test requirements.

Exam Pattern

Technician-B: 80 multiple-choice questions to be completed in 90 minutes. Each correct answer carries 1 mark, and 0.33 marks are deducted for every wrong answer.

Driver posts (Heavy Vehicle, Light Vehicle and Staff Car Driver-A): 100 multiple-choice questions in 120 minutes — 50 on the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 and related rules, 15 on elementary English (Class 8 standard), 15 on elementary arithmetic (Class 10 standard) and 20 on general knowledge. Each correct answer carries 1 mark with 0.25 marks deducted per wrong answer. Candidates must secure 50% marks in Part A and 50% marks in Parts B, C and D taken together (with 25% relaxation for eligible reserved categories where the post is reserved). The practical driving skill test carries 100 marks, with 60 marks required to qualify.

Salary

The starting basic pay is Rs. 21,700 per month for Technician-B under Level 3 and Rs. 19,900 per month for driver posts under Level 2, plus admissible allowances.

Selected employees will be governed by the applicable National Pension System or Unified Pension Scheme provisions. The advertised posts are described as temporary but likely to continue.

How to Apply

1. Visit the official ISRO website at www.isro.gov.in.
2. Open the recruitment / careers section and select Advertisement No. URSC:04:2026 for Technician-B and Driver posts.
3. Complete the registration with a valid email ID and mobile number (the application window opens on 24 October 2026 at 5:00 PM).
4. Fill in personal details, educational qualifications, trade or driving experience details as applicable.
5. Upload the prescribed photograph, signature and supporting documents in the required format.
6. Pay the applicable fee online through the Bharatkosh payment gateway.
7. Review all entries carefully and submit the application before 13 November 2026.
8. Save and print the submitted application and fee receipt for future reference.

Documents to Keep Ready

• Recent passport-size photograph and signature in the prescribed format
• SSLC / 10th pass certificate and mark sheet
• ITI / NTC / NAC certificate in the relevant trade (Technician-B posts)
• Valid driving licence and experience certificates (driver posts)
• Caste / category certificate, if claiming reservation
• PwD / Ex-Serviceman documents, if applicable
• Valid email ID and mobile number for registration

Important Links

Candidates should rely only on the official ISRO website for the application link and the notification PDF, and verify every detail there before applying.

Frequently Asked Questions

Disclaimer: This article is based on the recruitment advertisement published by ISRO’s U R Rao Satellite Centre (Advertisement No. URSC:04:2026). Candidates should verify all details, including eligibility, dates and fees, on the official ISRO website (isro.gov.in) before applying.