The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has opened recruitment for 61 posts at the U R Rao Satellite Centre (URSC), Bengaluru. Advertisement No. URSC:04:2026, dated 24 October 2026, covers Technician-B, Light Vehicle Driver-A, Staff Car Driver-A and Heavy Vehicle Driver-A positions. The posts are temporary but are expected to continue.
Vacancy details
Technician-B – 46 posts: Electronics Mechanic/related electronics trades (24), Fitter (8), Electrician (4), Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning (5), Turner (1), Machinist (2), Motor Vehicle Mechanic (1) and Electroplater (1).
Light Vehicle Driver-A – 3 posts.
Staff Car Driver-A – 2 posts.
Heavy Vehicle Driver-A – 10 posts.
The notified total is 61 vacancies. URSC has identified 29 posts for ex-servicemen across Technician-B and driver categories, subject to the detailed reservation conditions in the advertisement.
Educational qualification and experience
For Technician-B, applicants need to have passed SSLC/SSC/Matriculation and hold an ITI, NTC or NAC certificate from NCVT in the relevant trade. The exact accepted trades differ by post code, so candidates should match their certificate with the trade-wise list in the official advertisement.
For Light Vehicle Driver-A and Staff Car Driver-A, the minimum qualification is Matriculation/SSLC/SSC or equivalent, three years of experience as a light vehicle driver and a valid light-vehicle driving licence. Heavy Vehicle Driver-A applicants need Matriculation or equivalent, five years of driving experience including at least three years as a heavy-vehicle driver, and a valid heavy-vehicle licence. A Public Service Badge is required wherever it is statutory. Prescribed experience must be gained after obtaining the relevant driving licence; part-time experience is not counted.
Age limit and pay
The age range is 18 to 35 years as on 13 November 2026. SC/ST applicants receive five years’ upper-age relaxation and OBC applicants receive three years against posts reserved for their category. Relaxation for ex-servicemen, PwBD candidates and other eligible groups is governed by Government of India rules.
Technician-B is in Pay Level 3, with basic pay starting at ₹21,700 per month plus admissible allowances. Driver posts are in Pay Level 2, with basic pay starting at ₹19,900 plus admissible allowances.
Application fee
The non-refundable application fee is ₹100. However, every applicant must initially pay ₹500 per application. The remaining ₹400 is refunded only to candidates who appear for the written test. Women, SC/ST, PwBD and ex-servicemen candidates who are exempt from the fee receive a full refund after appearing for the written test. Payment is online through the prescribed BharatKosh/payment gateway.
Selection process
Selection includes a written test or computer-based test followed by a skill test. Driver applicants must also qualify in the prescribed driving test. Meeting the minimum qualification does not automatically guarantee a call for the next stage.
Important dates and how to apply
Online applications open: 24 October 2026 at 5:00 PM.
Last date to apply and pay the fee: 13 November 2026 at 11:55 PM.
Eligibility cut-off date: 13 November 2026.
Applications are accepted online through the official ISRO or URSC careers page. Keep the registration number and a copy of the submitted form safely. Read the complete advertisement before selecting a post code, because trade requirements, reservations and driving conditions differ. ISRO has also cautioned applicants to ignore fake appointment letters and recruitment offers.
Important: The detailed official advertisement is the final authority on eligibility, certificates, reservation and selection conditions. Apply only through the official ISRO/URSC recruitment portal.
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