ISRO URSC Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 61 Technician-B, Heavy Vehicle Driver-A, Light Vehicle Driver-A and Staff Car Driver-A Posts
Short Description
U R Rao Satellite Centre (URSC) / ISRO, Bengaluru is recruiting 46 Technician-B posts in different ITI trades and 15 driver posts.
The driver posts are 10 Heavy Vehicle Driver-A, 3 Light Vehicle Driver-A and 2 Staff Car Driver-A. The age limit is 18 to 35 years as on 13.11.2026. Technician-B posts carry Pay Level 3 with ₹21,700/- per month plus allowances.
Driver posts carry Pay Level 2 with ₹19,900/- per month plus allowances. The posts are temporary, but likely to continue.
Recruitment Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | U R Rao Satellite Centre (URSC) / Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), Department of Space, Government of India |
| Advertisement Number | URSC:04:2026 (dated 24.10.2026) |
| Post Names | Technician-B, Heavy Vehicle Driver-A, Light Vehicle Driver-A, Staff Car Driver-A |
| Total Vacancies | 61 (Technician-B: 46, Drivers: 15) |
| Age Limit | 18 to 35 Years (as on 13.11.2026) |
| Salary (Technician-B) | Level 3, ₹21,700/- per month + Admissible Allowances |
| Salary (Drivers) | Level 2, ₹19,900/- per month + Admissible Allowances |
| Application Mode | Online only |
| Opening Date for Online Application | 24.10.2026 (05:00 PM) |
| Closing Date for Online Application | 13.11.2026 (11:55 PM) |
| Last Date of Application Fee Payment | 13.11.2026 |
| Selection Process | Written Test / Computer Based Test and Skill Test |
| Official Websites | www.isro.gov.in / www.ursc.gov.in |
Post-wise Vacancy Details
| Post Code | Post / Trade | Vacancies | Category-wise Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Technician-B (Electronics Mechanic / Technician Power Electronics Systems / Mechanic Consumer Electronics Appliances / Instrument Mechanic / Mechanic Industrial Electronics) | 24 | UR-16, ST-01, OBC-02, EWS-05 |
| 02 | Technician-B (Fitter) | 8 | UR-04, ST-01, OBC-01, EWS-02 |
| 03 | Technician-B (Electrician) | 4 (2+2) | UR-03, SC-01 |
| 04 | Technician-B (Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning) | 5 (4+1) | UR-03, SC-01, EWS-01 |
| 05 | Technician-B (Turner) | 1 | UR-01 |
| 06 | Technician-B (Machinist) | 2 | UR-01, EWS-01 |
| 07 | Technician-B (Motor Vehicle Mechanic) | 1 | UR-01 |
| 08 | Technician-B (Electroplater) | 1 | UR-01 |
| 09 | Light Vehicle Driver-A | 3 | UR-02, SC-01 |
| 10 | Staff Car Driver-A | 2 | UR-02 (identified for Department of Space) |
| 11 | Heavy Vehicle Driver-A | 10 (8+2) | UR-06, OBC-02, SC-01, EWS-01 |
The number of vacancies is provisional and may change depending on actual requirements.
Company Name and Job Location
Organization Name: U R Rao Satellite Centre (URSC) / ISRO, Department of Space, Government of India
Job Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka. Some vacancies are identified for MCF (Master Control Facility), Hassan. Appointed candidates can be posted at any Centre / Unit of ISRO / Department of Space anywhere in India as and when required.
Qualification Eligibility
Technician-B (Post Code 01 to 08)
Candidates must have passed SSLC / SSC / Matriculation and also have ITI / NTC / NAC from NCVT in the trade mentioned below for the respective post.
| Post Code | Required ITI / NTC / NAC Trade (NCVT) |
|---|---|
| 01 | Electronics Mechanic / Technician Power Electronic Systems / Mechanic Consumer Electronic Appliances / Instrument Mechanic / Mechanic Industrial Electronics |
| 02 | Fitter |
| 03 | Electrician |
| 04 | Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning (R&A/C) |
| 05 | Turner |
| 06 | Machinist |
| 07 | Motor Vehicle Mechanic |
| 08 | Electroplater |
Light Vehicle Driver-A (Post Code 09) and Staff Car Driver-A (Post Code 10)
- SSLC / SSC / Matriculation pass or its equivalent.
- 3 years experience as Light Vehicle Driver.
- Must possess a valid driving license for light vehicles. For Light Vehicle Driver-A, the Public Service Badge requirement applies, if required.
- Any other requirement of the Motor Vehicle Act of Karnataka State should be met within 3 months from the date of joining the post.
- The total prescribed experience should be after obtaining the valid driving license.
- The experience certificate should be only from Government / Semi-Government agencies / Registered Companies / Societies / Trusts etc. Experience certificate from individuals will not be accepted.
- Part time experience will not be considered for calculation of years of experience.
Heavy Vehicle Driver-A (Post Code 11)
- SSLC / SSC / Matriculation pass or its equivalent.
- 5 years experience, out of which minimum 3 years as Heavy Vehicle Driver and the balance period as driving experience of light motor vehicle.
- Must possess a valid HVD license and Public Service Badge, if statutory. If the Public Service Badge is not mandatory in any State, the candidate from such State should meet this requirement within 3 months of joining the post in Karnataka.
- The total prescribed experience should be after obtaining the valid driving license.
- The experience certificate should be only from Government / Semi-Government agencies / Registered Companies / Societies / Trusts etc. Experience certificate from individuals will not be accepted.
- Part time experience will not be considered for calculation of years of experience.
Candidates must have the required qualification and experience on the last date of receipt of online applications. Students awaiting final result need not apply.
Age Limit
| Post | Age Limit as on 13.11.2026 |
|---|---|
| Technician-B (Post Code 01 to 08) | 18 to 35 Years |
| Light Vehicle Driver-A / Staff Car Driver-A / Heavy Vehicle Driver-A (Post Code 09 to 11) | 18 to 35 Years |
Age Relaxation:
- 5 years for SC / ST candidates and 3 years for OBC candidates, against the vacancies reserved for these categories.
- Where vacancies are not reserved, SC / ST / OBC / EWS candidates can apply on par with UR candidates. No relaxation is available against UR vacancies.
- Central Government servants, Ex-servicemen, Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD), meritorious sportspersons, widows, divorced women and women judicially separated from their husbands and not remarried are eligible for age relaxation as per Government of India orders.
Salary and Facilities
| Post | Pay Level | Approx. Gross Emoluments |
|---|---|---|
| Technician-B | Level 3 | ₹21,700/- per month + Admissible Allowances |
| Light Vehicle Driver-A / Staff Car Driver-A / Heavy Vehicle Driver-A | Level 2 | ₹19,900/- per month + Admissible Allowances |
Other Facilities:
- Appointed employees will be governed by the National Pension System / Unified Pension Scheme.
- Free transport (in lieu of Transport Allowance).
- Limited housing facility (in lieu of House Rent Allowance).
- Advances for purchase of computer and construction of house.
- Leave Travel Concession and Group Insurance.
- Subsidized canteen facilities, subject to certain terms and conditions.
- Medical scheme for employees and eligible dependents.
- Career progression under the merit promotion scheme for Scientific and Technical posts.
Selection Process
- The qualification given in the notification is only the minimum requirement. It does not automatically make a candidate eligible for the Written Test.
- There will be an initial screening based on the academic performance and other details given in the online application. Only screened-in candidates will be called for the Written Test.
- The Written Test / Computer Based Test will be held in Bengaluru or in different cities across India. URSC / ISRO can conduct the test online or offline.
- The Skill Test will be held in Bengaluru only.
- Technician-B Written Test: 80 MCQs in 1.5 hours with +1 mark for each correct answer and -0.33 mark for each wrong answer. The syllabus is curriculum based.
- Technician-B Pass Marks (Written Test): 32/80 for Unreserved candidates and 24/80 for Reserved candidates (only if the post is reserved).
- Technician-B Skill Test: Conducted for 100 marks. Pass marks are 50/100 for Unreserved candidates and 40/100 for Reserved candidates.
- For Technician-B, candidates will be shortlisted for the Skill Test in a 1:5 ratio, with a minimum of 10 candidates.
- For Technician-B, if there is a tie in Written Test scores and academic scores, candidates with a valid NAC score will get preference over candidates without NAC score.
- Driver Posts Written Test: 100 MCQs in 120 minutes (2 hours). Part A has 50 questions on the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988. Part B has 15 questions on Elementary English of 8th Standard level. Part C has 15 questions on Elementary Arithmetic of 10th Standard level. Part D has 20 questions on General Knowledge.
- For driver posts, 1 mark is given for each correct answer and 0.25 mark is deducted for each wrong answer.
- For driver posts, candidates must score 50% marks in Part A and 50% marks in Parts B, C and D combined. Passing marks are relaxed by 25% for reserved category candidates, wherever the post is reserved for that category.
- For driver posts, candidates who qualify in the Written Test will be shortlisted for the Skill Test (Driving Test) in a 1:10 ratio. In case of a tie in Written Test scores, the academic scores of the notified qualification will be the tie breaker.
- The Skill Test for driver posts is purely qualifying in nature. It is conducted for 100 marks and candidates need 60 marks to qualify. No relaxation of marks is available in the Skill Test for any category.
- Documents uploaded in the online application will be verified during the Skill Test.
- Outstation candidates shortlisted for the Skill Test will be paid second class or sleeper train fare by the shortest route, or non-AC bus fare, or actual fare, whichever is less, on producing proof of journey.
Important Documents
Candidates have to upload clear images / scanned copies of the following documents in the online portal. Applications without the required documents will be treated as invalid.
- Recent passport size photograph with white background (not older than 6 months), size 3.5 cm x 4.5 cm, in .jpg or .jpeg format only (minimum 100 KB and maximum 200 KB)
- Recent signature in .jpg or .jpeg format only (minimum 80 KB and maximum 150 KB)
- All the required Essential Qualification certificates and Experience certificates
- SC / ST / Disability / Ex-servicemen certificate, as applicable, for full refund of application fee (any one certificate)
Other documents to be produced when called for:
- Proof of educational qualification
- Caste certificate (SC / ST / OBC)
- Income and Asset Certificate for EWS candidates, for the year 2025-26 and valid for the financial year 2026-27, in the prescribed format
- Discharge certificate for Ex-servicemen
- Disability certificate or UDID card for PwBD candidates
- No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the employer for candidates working under Central / State Government, Public Sector Undertakings, Autonomous Bodies etc., at the time of Skill Test
Important Dates and Links
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Opening Date for Online Application | 24.10.2026 (05:00 PM) |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 13.11.2026 (11:55 PM) |
| Last Date of Application Fee Payment | 13.11.2026 |
| Cut-off Date for Age, Qualification and Experience | 13.11.2026 |
| Notification PDF | Click Here |
| Written Test Location | Bengaluru or different cities across India |
| Online Apply | Click Here |
| Skill Test Location | Bengaluru only |
| Apply Online At | www.isro.gov.in / www.ursc.gov.in |
| Email for Clarification | cbt@ursc.gov.in |
Application fee
- The non-refundable application fee is ₹100/- for Technician-B, Light Vehicle Driver-A, Staff Car Driver-A and Heavy Vehicle Driver-A posts.
- At the time of application, all candidates have to pay ₹500/- per application. An amount of ₹400/- will be refunded only to candidates who appear in the written test.
- Women, SC / ST / PwBD and Ex-servicemen candidates are exempted from payment of the application fee. Their full fee will be refunded if they appear in the written test.
- The fee must be paid online only through the Bharatkosh portal / payment gateway, using Internet Banking, Debit Card (Domestic), Credit Card (Domestic) or UPI.
- Payment by cash, cheque, draft, money order or IPO is not allowed. All service charges for payment will be borne by the applicant.
- Last date of application fee payment: 13.11.2026.
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| ISRO URSC Recruitment 2026 |
