ISRO URSC Recruitment 2026: The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), U R Rao Satellite Centre (URSC), Bengaluru, has announced recruitment for Technician-B, Heavy Vehicle Driver-A, Light Vehicle Driver-A and Staff Car Driver-A posts under Advertisement No. URSC:04:2026. A total of 61 vacancies are available. Eligible candidates can apply online from 24 October 2026 to 13 November 2026.
Department: Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)
Posts: Technician-B, Heavy Vehicle Driver-A, Light Vehicle Driver-A and Staff Car Driver-A
Total Posts: 61
Eligibility: SSLC / SSC / Matriculation with the prescribed ITI qualification or driving qualification and experience, as applicable to the post.
Age Limit: 18–35 Years
Last Date: 13 November 2026
Application Fee: Initially ₹500 per application
Salary: Level-3: ₹21,700 per month for Technician-B; Level-2: ₹19,900 per month for Driver posts, plus admissible allowances.
Job Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka; posting may be at any ISRO Centre/Unit in India.
Apply Mode: Online
Important Note: Candidates should carefully read the detailed official notification before applying, particularly regarding eligibility, reservation, selection process, exam pattern, syllabus and other important instructions.
ISRO URSC Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details:
Total Vacancy: 61 Posts
Name of Post:
1. Technician-B – 46 Posts
– Electronics Mechanic / Technician Power Electronics Systems / Mechanic Consumer Electronic Appliances / Instrument Mechanic / Mechanic Industrial Electronics – 24 Posts
– Fitter – 08 Posts
– Electrician – 04 Posts
– Refrigeration and Air Conditioning (R&A/C) – 05 Posts
– Turner – 01 Post
– Machinist – 02 Posts
– Motor Vehicle Mechanic – 01 Post
– Electroplater – 01 Post
2. Light Vehicle Driver-A: 03 Posts
3. Staff Car Driver-A: 02 Posts
4. Heavy Vehicle Driver-A: 10 Posts
ISRO URSC Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria:
1. Technician-B:
– SSLC/SSC/Matriculation pass.
– ITI/NTC/NAC in the relevant trade from NCVT.
– The relevant trade qualification must match the post applied for.
2. Light Vehicle Driver-A:
– SSLC/SSC/Matriculation pass or equivalent.
– Three years of experience as a Light Vehicle Driver.
– Must possess a valid Light Vehicle Driving Licence.
– The prescribed experience must be acquired after obtaining a valid driving licence.
– Experience certificates must be issued by Government/Semi-Government agencies or registered companies, societies, trusts, etc. Certificates issued by individuals will not be accepted.
– Part-time experience will not be considered.
– Other applicable requirements under the Karnataka Motor Vehicles Act must be fulfilled within three months of joining.
3. Staff Car Driver-A:
– SSLC/SSC/Matriculation pass or equivalent.
– Three years of experience as a Light Vehicle Driver.
– Must possess a valid Light Vehicle Driving Licence.
– The prescribed experience must be acquired after obtaining a valid driving licence.
– Other applicable driving and service requirements must be fulfilled as specified in the notification.
4. Heavy Vehicle Driver-A:
– SSLC/SSC/Matriculation pass or equivalent.
– Five years of driving experience, including at least three years as a Heavy Vehicle Driver and the remaining period as a Light Motor Vehicle Driver.
– Must possess a valid Heavy Vehicle Driving Licence.
– Must possess a Public Service Badge if statutorily required.
– The prescribed experience must be acquired after obtaining a valid driving licence.
– Experience certificates must be issued by Government/Semi-Government agencies or registered companies, societies, trusts, etc. Certificates issued by individuals will not be accepted.
– Part-time experience will not be considered.
Age Limit:
– Minimum Age: 18 Years
– Maximum Age: 35 Years as on 13 November 2026.
Age Relaxation:
– SC/ST candidates: 5 years against vacancies reserved for their categories.
– OBC candidates: 3 years against vacancies reserved for their categories.
– Central Government employees, Ex-Servicemen, Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD), Meritorious Sportspersons, widows, divorced women and women judicially separated from their husbands who have not remarried may be eligible for relaxation according to Government of India orders.
– No SC/ST/OBC age relaxation is available against unreserved vacancies.
ISRO URSC Recruitment 2026 Application Fee:
– Initial payment: ₹500 per application for all candidates.
– Non-refundable application fee: ₹100.
– Refund of ₹400: Candidates who appear in the written test, after deduction of the application fee.
– Full refund: Women, SC/ST, PwBD and Ex-Servicemen candidates exempted from payment of the application fee, provided they appear in the written test.
– Payment Mode: Online through the BHARATKOSH portal/payment gateway using Internet Banking, domestic Debit Card, domestic Credit Card or UPI.
– Applicable payment service charges must be borne by the applicant.
ISRO URSC Recruitment 2026 Salary:
Technician-B:
– Pay Level: Level-3
– Basic Pay: ₹21,700 per month plus admissible allowances.
Light Vehicle Driver-A:
– Pay Level: Level-2
– Basic Pay: ₹19,900 per month plus admissible allowances.
Staff Car Driver-A:
– Pay Level: Level-2
– Basic Pay: ₹19,900 per month plus admissible allowances.
Heavy Vehicle Driver-A:
– Pay Level: Level-2
– Basic Pay: ₹19,900 per month plus admissible allowances.
Selection Process:
1. Initial Screening of Applications
2. Written Test / Computer Based Test
3. Skill Test
Technician-B candidates will be shortlisted for the Skill Test based on written test performance, generally in a 1:5 ratio, with a minimum of 10 candidates.
Driver candidates who qualify in the written test will be shortlisted for the Skill Test in a 1:10 ratio.
The Skill Test is qualifying in nature. Final selection will be based on the written test marks, subject to the applicable recruitment conditions.
ISRO URSC Recruitment 2026 Exam Pattern:
1. Technician-B
Written Test:
– Total Questions: 80 MCQs
– Duration: 1 Hour 30 Minutes
– Correct Answer: +1 Mark
– Wrong Answer: -0.33 Mark
– Unreserved Candidates: 32 out of 80 marks required to qualify.
– Reserved Candidates: 24 out of 80 marks, only where the post is reserved for the respective category.
Skill Test:
– Total Marks: 100
– Unreserved Candidates: 50 marks required to qualify.
– Reserved Candidates: 40 marks required to qualify, only where the post is reserved for the respective category.
– Nature: Qualifying.
2. Heavy Vehicle Driver-A / Light Vehicle Driver-A / Staff Car Driver-A
Written Test:
– Total Questions: 100 MCQs
– Total Marks: 100
– Duration: 120 Minutes
– Correct Answer: +1 Mark
– Wrong Answer: -0.25 Mark
Part A: Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 – 50 Questions
Part B: Elementary English – 15 Questions
Part C: Elementary Arithmetic – 15 Questions
Part D: General Knowledge – 20 Questions
Qualifying Conditions:
– Candidates must secure 50% marks in Part A.
– Candidates must secure 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 the respective category.
Skill Test:
– Total Marks: 100
– Qualifying Marks: 60
– Nature: Qualifying.
– No relaxation in Skill Test marks is applicable to any category.
Note: URSC/ISRO reserves the right to conduct the Written Test online or offline. The Written Test/Computer Based Test may be conducted in Bengaluru or other cities across India. The Skill Test will be conducted in Bengaluru only.
ISRO URSC Recruitment 2026 Syllabus:
Technician-B:
– The written examination syllabus is curriculum-based, according to the relevant trade.
– No separate detailed subject-wise syllabus is provided in the notification.
Heavy Vehicle Driver-A / Light Vehicle Driver-A / Staff Car Driver-A:
Part A: Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 – 50 Questions
– Various sections of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, as amended from time to time.
– Licensing of Drivers of Motor Vehicles.
– Registration of Motor Vehicles.
– Control of Transport Vehicles.
– Control of Traffic.
– Insurance of Motor Vehicles.
– Offences, Penalties and Procedure.
– Mandatory Signs.
– Accident Claims.
– Accident Claims Tribunals.
Part B: Elementary English (8th Standard Level) – 15 Questions
– Synonyms.
– Antonyms.
– Use of Correct Verbs.
– Choosing appropriate words and phrases to fill in the blanks in sentences.
Part C: Elementary Arithmetic (10th Standard Level) – 15 Questions
– Addition.
– Subtraction.
– Multiplication.
– Division.
– Percentage.
– Ratio.
– Average.
Part D: General Knowledge – 20 Questions
– General Knowledge.
– Current Affairs.
– Who is Who.
– States and Capitals in India.
– Geography of India.
How to Apply: Online
ISRO URSC Recruitment 2026 Important Dates:
Starting Date for Online Application: 24 October 2026
Last Date for Online Application: 13 November 2026
Last Date for Fee Payment: 13 November 2026
Written Examination Date: Not specified in the notification.
Skill Test Date: Not specified in the notification.
Official Links:
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About: The U R Rao Satellite Centre (URSC), located in Bengaluru, Karnataka, is a leading centre of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) for satellite technology. It works on spacecraft conceptualisation, design, development, fabrication, testing, launch and in-orbit management. URSC contributes to India’s satellite programmes and advanced space missions.