ISRO URSC Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 61 Technician-B and Driver Posts

ISRO URSC Recruitment 2026

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), through its U R Rao Satellite Centre (URSC), Bengaluru, has invited online applications for 61 vacancies under Advertisement No. URSC:04:2026. The recruitment includes Technician-B, Heavy Vehicle Driver-A, Light Vehicle Driver-A and Staff Car Driver-A posts.

The online application process started on 24 October 2026, and eligible candidates can apply until 13 November 2026. Candidates with Class 10 qualifications and the relevant ITI/NTC/NAC trade certificate can apply for Technician-B positions. Driver posts require a valid driving licence and prescribed professional driving experience.

This recruitment offers an opportunity to work with ISRO in technical and vehicle-driving roles. Applicants should carefully check the official advertisement for post-specific eligibility, age relaxation, fee refund conditions and selection procedures before submitting the application.

ISRO URSC Recruitment 2026: Overview

Particulars	Details
Organisation	Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)
Recruitment Centre	U R Rao Satellite Centre (URSC)
Advertisement Number	URSC:04:2026
Post Names	Technician-B, Heavy Vehicle Driver-A, Light Vehicle Driver-A, Staff Car Driver-A
Total Vacancies	61
Application Mode	Online
Application Start Date	24 October 2026
Last Date to Apply	13 November 2026
Eligibility Cut-off Date	13 November 2026
Age Limit	18–35 years, subject to applicable rules
Job Location	Bengaluru, Karnataka; some vacancies are identified for MCF, Hassan
Technician-B Pay Level	Level 3
Driver Posts Pay Level	Level 2
Official Website	https://www.isro.gov.in/

ISRO URSC Recruitment 2026: Important Dates

Candidates should note the following schedule for ISRO URSC Recruitment 2026.

Event	Date
Official Advertisement Date	24 October 2026
Online Application Begins	24 October 2026, 5:00 PM
Last Date to Apply Online	13 November 2026, 11:55 PM
Last Date for Fee Payment	13 November 2026
Crucial Date for Eligibility	13 November 2026
Written Test / CBT Date	To be announced
Skill Test / Driving Test	As per the recruitment schedule
Admit Card / Hall Ticket	To be communicated to shortlisted candidates
Result	To be announced

Important: The official notification states that hall tickets or call letters for shortlisted candidates will be sent through email. Keep your registered email address active and check it regularly.

Application Fee and Refund Rules

The application fee structure is the same initially for all candidates, subject to the refund conditions stated in the official notification.

Fee Particular	Amount
Initial Payment Required	₹500 per application
Non-refundable Application Fee	₹100
Refund for Candidates Who Appear in the Written Test	₹400
Payment Mode	Online

Candidates must initially pay ₹500 for each application. Of this amount, ₹400 is refundable only to candidates who actually appear in the written examination. The remaining ₹100 is non-refundable.

The fee is paid online through the Bharatkosh portal/payment gateway linked from the application process. Accepted methods include domestic debit cards, domestic credit cards, internet banking and UPI. Applicable payment service charges are payable by the applicant.

Refund reminder: Simply submitting an application does not qualify a candidate for the ₹400 refund. The candidate must appear in the written test, as specified in the notification. Eligible candidates should upload the applicable SC/ST, disability or ex-servicemen certificate where required for the full-refund provisions described by ISRO.

ISRO URSC Recruitment 2026: Post-Wise Details

A total of 61 vacancies have been announced across Technician-B trades and driver positions.

Post Name	Vacancies
Technician-B (Electronics Mechanic and specified related trades)	24
Technician-B (Electrician)	4
Technician-B (Refrigeration and Air Conditioning)	5
Technician-B (Machinist)	2
Technician-B (Fitter)	8
Technician-B (Turner)	1
Technician-B (Motor Vehicle Mechanic)	1
Technician-B (Electroplater)	1
Heavy Vehicle Driver-A	10
Light Vehicle Driver-A	3
Staff Car Driver-A	2
Total	61

The Technician-B Electronics Mechanic category includes the specific related trades listed in the official notification, including Technician Power Electronics Systems, Mechanic Consumer Electronics Appliances, Instrument Mechanic and Mechanic Industrial Electronics.

Vacancy reservations apply across categories and may include SC, ST, OBC, EWS, Persons with Benchmark Disabilities and ex-servicemen as specified for particular posts. Candidates should read the notification’s vacancy and reservation tables before selecting a post.

Educational Qualification and Eligibility

The educational qualification, trade certificate, driving licence and experience requirements vary by post. The prescribed qualifications and experience must be held by the closing date of the application.

1. Technician-B

Candidates applying for Technician-B posts must generally have:

• Passed SSLC/SSC/Matriculation or an equivalent examination.
• An ITI, NTC or NAC qualification in the relevant trade from NCVT, as specified in the advertisement.

The advertised trades include:

• Electronics Mechanic and specified related electronics trades
• Fitter
• Electrician
• Refrigeration and Air Conditioning
• Turner
• Machinist
• Motor Vehicle Mechanic
• Electroplater

A certificate in an unrelated trade should not be assumed to satisfy the eligibility criteria. Check the exact trade name and accepted qualification in the official notification.

2. Light Vehicle Driver-A

Candidates applying for Light Vehicle Driver-A must meet the following requirements:

• Passed SSLC/SSC/Matriculation or equivalent.
• Have a valid driving licence for light vehicles.
• Have three years of experience as a Light Vehicle Driver.
• Ensure that the prescribed experience was obtained after acquiring the valid driving licence.
• Satisfy any applicable Karnataka Motor Vehicle Act requirements within the period specified in the notification.

The advertisement also specifies that experience certificates must come from eligible organisations such as government or semi-government agencies, registered companies, societies or trusts. Experience certificates issued by individuals are not accepted, and part-time experience is not counted towards the required period.

3. Staff Car Driver-A

The essential requirements include:

• Passed SSLC/SSC/Matriculation or equivalent.
• A valid Light Vehicle Driving Licence.
• Three years of experience as a Light Vehicle Driver.
• Compliance with applicable driving and public service requirements specified in the advertisement.

Candidates should ensure that their experience documentation meets ISRO’s requirements before applying.

4. Heavy Vehicle Driver-A

Candidates applying for Heavy Vehicle Driver-A must meet the following requirements:

• Passed SSLC/SSC/Matriculation or equivalent.
• Have five years of driving experience, including at least three years as a Heavy Vehicle Driver.
• The remaining prescribed experience must be in light motor vehicle driving.
• Possess a valid Heavy Vehicle Driving Licence.
• Hold a Public Service Badge wherever it is statutorily required, subject to the provisions specified in the advertisement.

The prescribed experience must be after obtaining the valid driving licence. Experience certificates must be issued by eligible organisations, and part-time experience is not counted.

Eligibility tip: Candidates applying for driver posts should verify their licence class, total experience, heavy-vehicle experience and supporting certificates before submitting the form.

ISRO URSC Recruitment 2026: Age Limit

The official notification specifies the age limit as on 13 November 2026.

Post	Minimum Age	Maximum Age
Technician-B	18 years	35 years
Heavy Vehicle Driver-A	18 years	35 years
Light Vehicle Driver-A	18 years	35 years
Staff Car Driver-A	18 years	35 years

Age Relaxation

Age relaxation is available under applicable Government of India rules. The notification provides, among other provisions:

• SC/ST candidates: 5 years of upper-age relaxation for vacancies reserved for their categories.
• OBC candidates: 3 years of upper-age relaxation for vacancies reserved for their categories.
• Eligible Persons with Benchmark Disabilities, ex-servicemen, Central Government employees and other specified groups may receive relaxation under the applicable rules.

Relaxation is not automatically available against unreserved vacancies merely because a candidate belongs to a reserved category. Candidates claiming relaxation must provide valid supporting certificates.

ISRO URSC Recruitment 2026: Salary

The advertised posts carry the following pay levels and approximate monthly emoluments.

Post	Pay Level	Approximate Monthly Emoluments
Technician-B	Level 3	₹21,700 plus admissible allowances
Heavy Vehicle Driver-A	Level 2	₹19,900 plus admissible allowances
Light Vehicle Driver-A	Level 2	₹19,900 plus admissible allowances
Staff Car Driver-A	Level 2	₹19,900 plus admissible allowances

The figures above are the approximate gross emoluments stated in the advertisement, not necessarily the final take-home salary. Actual pay and allowances depend on the applicable rules and posting.

Eligible employees may receive benefits such as medical facilities, transport arrangements, limited housing facilities, leave travel concessions, group insurance and subsidised canteen facilities, subject to the applicable terms and conditions.

ISRO URSC Recruitment 2026: Selection Process

The official advertisement specifies a written examination or computer-based test followed by a skill test.

Stage 1: Written Examination / Computer-Based Test

Candidates will be assessed through a written examination or CBT. For Technician-B posts, the examination and subsequent skill assessment are based on the relevant curriculum and trade requirements.

Stage 2: Skill Test / Driving Test

Candidates who qualify at the written examination stage may be shortlisted for the prescribed skill test.

• Technician-B candidates may be assessed on the relevant technical trade.
• Driver candidates are required to undergo the applicable driving test.

The detailed selection instructions and qualifying requirements should be checked in the official advertisement.

Stage 3: Document Verification

Candidates must produce the required educational certificates, trade qualifications, driving licences, experience certificates and category documents. Admission to an examination or skill test does not automatically establish final eligibility.

How to Apply Online for ISRO URSC Recruitment 2026

Eligible applicants can complete the online application by following these steps.

Step 1: Visit the Official ISRO Website

Open the official ISRO recruitment page:

https://www.isro.gov.in/Careers.html

Step 2: Open the URSC Recruitment Advertisement

Find Advertisement No. URSC:04:2026, titled Recruitment of Technician-B, Heavy Vehicle Driver-A, Light Vehicle Driver-A and Staff Car Driver-A.

Step 3: Read the Official Notification

Download and read the complete advertisement. Confirm the relevant post code, educational qualification, trade certificate, driving licence, experience and age requirements.

Step 4: Click Apply Online

Open the application link provided on the official recruitment page. The application portal is linked directly from ISRO’s advertisement page.

Step 5: Complete the Application Form

Enter the required personal, educational and professional details accurately. Provide a valid email address because hall tickets and call letters will be communicated through email.

Step 6: Upload the Required Documents

The official advertisement requires clear scanned copies of the applicable documents. These include:

• Recent passport-size photograph with a white background, not older than six months, in JPG/JPEG format and the prescribed size.
• Recent signature in JPG/JPEG format and the prescribed size.
• Essential qualification certificates.
• Experience certificates, where required.
• Applicable SC/ST, disability or ex-servicemen certificate for relevant refund provisions.

Check the notification for the exact file dimensions and size limits before uploading.

Step 7: Pay the Application Fee

Pay ₹500 per application through the online payment gateway. Save the transaction confirmation for your records.

Step 8: Review and Submit

Check every entry before final submission. The notification states that a submitted application cannot be edited later. If multiple applications are submitted for the same post, the latest application for which the fee has been paid will be considered valid, subject to the stated rules.

Step 9: Save the Application

Keep the online registration number and a printout of the completed application for future reference.

Last date to apply: 13 November 2026. Submit your application well before the deadline to avoid payment or technical problems.

ISRO URSC Recruitment 2026: Important Links

Resource	Link
ISRO Official Website	https://www.isro.gov.in/
Official Careers Page	https://www.isro.gov.in/Careers.html
URSC Recruitment Advertisement	https://www.isro.gov.in/URSCRecruitment13.html
Official Notification PDF	Download Notification PDF
Apply Online	Open ISRO Application Portal

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Use only the official ISRO/URSC website and the application portal linked by the organisation. ISRO specifically warns applicants not to trust fake appointment letters.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. How many vacancies are available in ISRO URSC Recruitment 2026?

There are 61 vacancies for Technician-B, Heavy Vehicle Driver-A, Light Vehicle Driver-A and Staff Car Driver-A posts.

2. What is the last date to apply online?

The online application deadline is 13 November 2026, at 11:55 PM.

3. What qualification is required for Technician-B?

Candidates must have passed Class 10 or an equivalent examination and hold the prescribed ITI/NTC/NAC qualification from NCVT in the relevant trade.

4. Can a Class 10 pass candidate apply for driver posts?

Class 10 or equivalent is the educational requirement, but candidates must also hold the required driving licence and meet the prescribed professional experience requirements.

5. What is the age limit?

The advertised age limit is 18 to 35 years as of 13 November 2026, subject to applicable age-relaxation rules.

6. What is the application fee?

Candidates initially pay ₹500 per application. ₹100 is non-refundable, and ₹400 is refunded to candidates who appear in the written examination, subject to the notification’s conditions.

7. What is the salary for Technician-B?

Technician-B carries Pay Level 3, with approximate gross emoluments of ₹21,700 per month plus admissible allowances.

8. What is the salary for driver posts?

Heavy Vehicle Driver-A, Light Vehicle Driver-A and Staff Car Driver-A carry Pay Level 2, with approximate gross emoluments of ₹19,900 per month plus admissible allowances.

9. What is the selection process?

The selection process includes a written examination/CBT followed by the relevant skill test or driving test.

10. Where can candidates apply?

Candidates can visit the official ISRO Careers page and open the URSC:04:2026 recruitment advertisement to access the online application portal.

ISRO URSC Recruitment 2026: Conclusion

The ISRO URSC Recruitment 2026 offers 61 vacancies for eligible candidates interested in Technician-B and driver positions. Applications are open from 24 October to 13 November 2026.

Before applying, carefully verify your trade qualification, driving licence, professional experience, age eligibility and supporting documents against the official notification. Keep the application confirmation and registration number safe, and monitor the official ISRO website for examination and skill-test updates.

For more government job notifications, admit cards, results and recruitment updates, keep visiting jobs.pincodeofindia.com.

Official source: ISRO / URSC, Advertisement No. URSC:04:2026.