The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), U R Rao Satellite Centre (URSC), Bengaluru, has released Advertisement No. URSC:04:2026 for Technician-B and Driver posts. A total of 61 vacancies have been announced, including 46 Technician-B posts and 15 Driver posts. Online applications open on 24 October 2026 at 5:00 PM and close on 13 November 2026. Candidates with a Matriculation pass and the prescribed ITI qualification or driving licence and experience can apply. Read the notification for eligibility, selection process, pay scale and all other information.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Released | 24 October 2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | 24 October 2026, 5:00 PM |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 13 November 2026 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 13 November 2026 |
| Crucial Date for Eligibility | 13 November 2026 |
| Written Test / CBT Date | To be notified |
| Admit Card | To be notified |
Application Fee
| Category | Initial Payment | Refund on Appearing in Written Test |
|---|---|---|
| All Applicants | Rs. 500 | As per category below |
| General / OBC / EWS and Other Non-Exempt Candidates | Rs. 500 | Rs. 400 refunded (net fee Rs. 100) |
| Women, SC / ST, PwBD and Ex-Servicemen | Rs. 500 | Full Rs. 500 refunded |
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.
Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Pay Level | Vacancies | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|
| Technician-B (Electronics Mechanic / Related Electronics Trades) | Level 3 | 24 | Matric + NCVT ITI / NTC / NAC in relevant trade |
| Technician-B (Fitter) | Level 3 | 8 | Matric + NCVT ITI / NTC / NAC in Fitter trade |
| Technician-B (Electrician) | Level 3 | 4 | Matric + NCVT ITI / NTC / NAC in Electrician trade |
| Technician-B (Refrigeration and Air Conditioning) | Level 3 | 5 | Matric + NCVT ITI / NTC / NAC in relevant trade |
| Technician-B (Turner) | Level 3 | 1 | Matric + NCVT ITI / NTC / NAC in Turner trade |
| Technician-B (Machinist) | Level 3 | 2 | Matric + NCVT ITI / NTC / NAC in Machinist trade |
| Technician-B (Motor Vehicle Mechanic) | Level 3 | 1 | Matric + NCVT ITI / NTC / NAC in relevant trade |
| Technician-B (Electroplater) | Level 3 | 1 | Matric + NCVT ITI / NTC / NAC in Electroplater trade |
| Heavy Vehicle Driver-A | Level 2 | 10 | Matric + valid HVD licence + experience (see below) |
| Light Vehicle Driver-A | Level 2 | 3 | Matric + valid light vehicle licence + 3 years experience |
| Staff Car Driver-A | Level 2 | 2 | Matric + valid light vehicle licence + 3 years experience |
| Total | 61 |
The notification separately identifies vacancies for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities and Ex-Servicemen, including backlog vacancies. These horizontal reservations are included within the advertised vacancy count and must not be added to the total. Certain vacancies are also identified for the Master Control Facility, Hassan, and the Department of Space. Vacancies are provisional and may vary according to requirements.
Eligibility
Technician-B: Candidates must have passed SSLC, SSC or Matriculation, plus 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 for Technician-B posts. Trades include Electronics Mechanic, Fitter, Electrician, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning, Turner, Machinist, Motor Vehicle Mechanic and Electroplater.
Light Vehicle Driver-A and Staff Car Driver-A: Candidates must have passed SSLC, SSC or Matriculation or an equivalent qualification, hold a valid driving licence for light vehicles, and have a minimum of three years of experience as a Light Vehicle Driver. Experience must have been acquired after obtaining a valid licence, and the relevant Karnataka Motor Vehicles Act requirements must be fulfilled within three months of joining.
Heavy Vehicle Driver-A: Candidates must have passed SSLC, SSC or Matriculation or an equivalent qualification, hold a valid Heavy Vehicle Driving Licence and a Public Service Badge where statutorily required, and have a minimum of five years of driving experience, including at least three years as a Heavy Vehicle Driver.
For all driver posts, experience certificates must be issued by Government or Semi-Government organisations, registered companies, societies, trusts or other accepted establishments. Certificates issued by individuals and part-time driving experience are not accepted. Candidates must possess the required qualifications by 13 November 2026.
Age Limit
| Particular | Age Limit (as on 13 November 2026) |
|---|---|
| Minimum Age | 18 Years |
| Maximum Age | 35 Years |
Age relaxation is available as per Government of India rules: 5 years for SC and ST candidates against posts reserved for the respective category, 3 years for OBC candidates against posts reserved for OBC, and relaxation for PwBD, Ex-Servicemen and other eligible categories as per applicable orders.
Salary / Pay Scale
Technician-B posts are at Pay Level 3, with a starting basic pay of Rs. 21,700 per month plus admissible allowances. Driver posts are at Pay Level 2, with a starting basic pay of Rs. 19,900 per month plus admissible allowances. Selected employees will also receive benefits such as medical facilities, subsidised canteen facilities and leave travel concession, subject to prescribed conditions, and will be governed by the applicable National Pension System or Unified Pension Scheme provisions. The advertised posts are temporary but likely to continue.
Selection Process
- Initial Screening of applications using academic performance and other prescribed parameters.
- Written Test or Computer Based Test (CBT) for screened-in candidates.
- Skill Test, which is qualifying in nature. For driver posts, the Skill Test is a practical driving assessment.
- Document Verification of original educational, experience, reservation and other eligibility documents.
- Final Selection based on written examination merit and qualifying skill test requirements.
Exam Pattern
| Post Group | Questions | Marks | Duration | Negative Marking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Technician-B | 80 MCQs | 80 (1 mark each) | 90 Minutes | 0.33 per wrong answer |
| Driver Posts | 100 MCQs | 100 | 120 Minutes | 0.25 per wrong answer |
For driver posts, the 100 questions cover the Motor Vehicles Act (50 questions), Elementary English (15 questions), Elementary Arithmetic (15 questions) and General Knowledge (20 questions). The Technician-B Skill Test is qualifying, with shortlisting at a ratio of 1:5. The practical driving Skill Test carries 100 marks, with 60 marks required to qualify. The Written Test or CBT may be conducted in Bengaluru or other cities across India, while the Skill Test will be held in Bengaluru.
Documents Required
- Recent photograph, as per the portal specifications.
- SSLC, SSC or Matriculation certificate and marksheet.
- Relevant NCVT ITI, NTC or NAC qualification certificate and marksheet, for Technician-B posts.
- Valid driving licence, for driver posts.
- Driving experience certificate from an accepted employer, where applicable.
- Valid caste or category certificate, if claiming reservation.
- PwBD certificate and Ex-Serviceman certificate, where applicable.
- No Objection Certificate for candidates already employed in Government service, where required.
How to Apply
- Read the official notification carefully before filling the form.
- Visit the official ISRO website at isro.gov.in.
- Open the Careers section and locate Advertisement No. URSC:04:2026.
- Read the complete recruitment notification and check the eligibility requirements for the desired post code.
- Open the online application link available on the official recruitment page (activated on 24 October 2026 at 5:00 PM).
- Enter personal, educational and other information accurately, including ITI trade details or driving licence and experience details as applicable.
- Upload the required photograph and supporting documents as per the portal instructions.
- Review the entered details and confirm that the uploaded documents are complete and legible.
- Submit the application and pay the prescribed initial fee of Rs. 500 through the online payment facility, on or before 13 November 2026.
Interested candidates can read the full notification before applying.
Some Useful Important Links
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Download Notification | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
FAQs
Q1. How many posts are there in ISRO URSC Recruitment 2026?
A. A total of 61 posts: 46 Technician-B posts and 15 Driver posts.
Q2. What is the last date to apply for ISRO URSC 2026?
A. The last date to apply online is 13 November 2026.
Q3. What qualification is required for Technician-B?
A. Matriculation pass plus an NCVT ITI, NTC or NAC qualification in the relevant trade. A 10th pass certificate alone is not sufficient.
Q4. What is the age limit for ISRO URSC?
A. Candidates must be between 18 and 35 years old as on 13 November 2026, with relaxation as per government rules.
Q5. What is the application fee?
A. Rs. 500 initially for all applicants, with Rs. 400 refunded to General, OBC and EWS candidates and the full Rs. 500 refunded to Women, SC, ST, PwBD and Ex-Servicemen candidates on appearing in the written test.
Q6. What is the salary for ISRO URSC Technician-B and Driver posts?
A. Technician-B starts at Rs. 21,700 per month (Level 3) and Driver posts start at Rs. 19,900 per month (Level 2), plus admissible allowances.
Q7. Where will the skill test be held?
A. The Skill Test will be held in Bengaluru, while the written test may be held in Bengaluru or other cities across India.
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Sources: ISRO Advertisement No. URSC:04:2026; isro.gov.in.
We wish all candidates the best for their application.