U R Rao Satellite Centre (URSC), the lead centre of ISRO for satellite technology in Bengaluru, has released Advertisement No. URSC:04:2026 dated 24 October 2026 for 61 posts in all (our count from the post-wise table; the advert prints no overall total): 46 Technician-B posts under eight post codes (ITI trades) and 15 driver posts (Light Vehicle Driver-A, Staff Car Driver-A and Heavy Vehicle Driver-A). The posts are temporary, but likely to continue indefinitely.
Applications are accepted online only, from 24 October 2026 (05:00 PM) to 13 November 2026 (11:55 PM). Technician-B needs SSLC/SSC/Matriculation plus ITI/NTC/NAC in the trade from NCVT; driver posts need SSLC/SSC/Matriculation, a valid licence and driving experience. The age limit is 18–35 years as on 13 November 2026, and every candidate first pays ₹500 per application, of which ₹400 is refunded after appearing in the written test (full refund for women, SC/ST, PwBD and Ex-Servicemen).
Selection is by an initial screening, a written test (or computer-based test) and a qualifying skill test; for drivers the skill test is a driving test. The skill test is held in Bengaluru only. Read the official advertisement linked below before applying; if the Hindi and English versions differ, the English version prevails.
Official sources: Advt. No. URSC:04:2026 (PDF copy) · original PDF on isro.gov.in · ISRO advert page.
| Organisation | Indian Space Research Organisation |
|---|---|
| Total Vacancies | 61 posts |
| Qualification | 10th pass + ITI/NTC/NAC (NCVT) for Technician-B; 10th pass + licence and driving experience for drivers |
| Age Limit | 18 – 35 years (as on 13 Nov 2026) |
| Salary / Pay Scale | Technician-B: Level 3 (₹21,700/month + allowances); Drivers: Level 2 (₹19,900/month + allowances) |
| Employment Type | Temporary, likely to continue indefinitely |
| Job Location | Bengaluru, Karnataka (URSC); MCF Hassan for some posts |
| Advertisement date | 24 Oct 2026 |
|---|---|
| Online application starts | 24 Oct 2026 |
| Last date to apply online | 13 Nov 2026 |
| Last date for fee payment | 13 Nov 2026 |
| Crucial date of eligibility (age, qualification, experience) | 13 Nov 2026 |
| Written test / skill test date | To be announced |
| All candidates (paid at the time of applying) | ₹500 per application |
|---|---|
| Refund on appearing in written test: all other candidates | ₹400 refunded (₹100 non-refundable fee) |
| Refund on appearing in written test: Women, SC/ST, PwBD, Ex-Servicemen | Full refund (₹500) |
| Post Name | Vacancies | Qualification |
|---|---|---|
| Technician-B – Electronics Mechanic / Mechanic Consumer Electronic Appliances / Technician Power Electronic Systems / Instrument Mechanic / Mechanic Industrial Electronics (Post Code 01) | 24 | SSLC / SSC / Matriculation pass + ITI/NTC/NAC in one of these trades from NCVT |
| Technician-B – Fitter (Post Code 02) | 8 | SSLC / SSC / Matriculation pass + ITI/NTC/NAC in Fitter trade from NCVT |
| Technician-B – Electrician (Post Code 03) | 4 | SSLC / SSC / Matriculation pass + ITI/NTC/NAC in Electrician trade from NCVT |
| Technician-B – Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning (Post Code 04) | 5 | SSLC / SSC / Matriculation pass + ITI/NTC/NAC in Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning (R&A/C) trade from NCVT |
| Technician-B – Turner (Post Code 05) | 1 | SSLC / SSC / Matriculation pass + ITI/NTC/NAC in Turner trade from NCVT |
| Technician-B – Machinist (Post Code 06) | 2 | SSLC / SSC / Matriculation pass + ITI/NTC/NAC in Machinist trade from NCVT |
| Technician-B – Motor Vehicle Mechanic (Post Code 07) | 1 | SSLC / SSC / Matriculation pass + ITI/NTC/NAC in Motor Vehicle Mechanic trade from NCVT |
| Technician-B – Electroplater (Post Code 08) | 1 | SSLC / SSC / Matriculation pass + ITI/NTC/NAC in Electroplater trade from NCVT |
| Light Vehicle Driver-A (Post Code 09) | 3 | SSLC / SSC / Matriculation pass; 3 years experience as Light Vehicle Driver; valid light vehicle licence |
| Staff Car Driver-A (Post Code 10) | 2 | SSLC / SSC / Matriculation pass; 3 years experience as Light Vehicle Driver; valid light vehicle licence |
| Heavy Vehicle Driver-A (Post Code 11) | 10 | SSLC / SSC / Matriculation pass; 5 years experience (min. 3 years as Heavy Vehicle Driver); valid HVD licence and Public Service Badge if statutory |
| Technician-B (Post Codes 01–08) | SSLC / SSC / Matriculation pass + ITI/NTC/NAC in the relevant trade from NCVT |
|---|---|
| Light Vehicle Driver-A / Staff Car Driver-A (Post Codes 09–10) | SSLC / SSC / Matriculation pass or equivalent; 3 years experience as Light Vehicle Driver; valid driving licence for light vehicles |
| Heavy Vehicle Driver-A (Post Code 11) | SSLC / SSC / Matriculation pass or equivalent; 5 years experience, of which at least 3 years as Heavy Vehicle Driver and the rest on light vehicles; valid HVD licence and Public Service Badge, if statutory |
| Driving experience rules | Experience counts only after obtaining a valid licence; certificates only from Government / Semi-Government agencies / registered companies, societies, trusts; no certificates from individuals; part-time experience not counted |
| Age | 18–35 years as on 13 November 2026 |
| Functional requirements | Post Codes 01–08: Sitting, Standing, Bending, Reading & Writing, Seeing, Hearing. Post Codes 09–11: Sitting, Standing, Walking, Bending, Manipulation with Fingers |
| Nationality | Indian nationals only |
| Result awaited | Not eligible: only candidates who have already passed the qualifying examination may apply |
| PwBD and Ex-Servicemen on unreserved posts | May apply to suitable posts even if not reserved for them, but are then considered by the general standard of merit |
| Category and disability certificates | SC/ST/OBC/EWS: original certificates in the Government of India format at the skill test; EWS needs the Income & Asset Certificate for 2025-26, valid for 2026-27 (Annexure-A). PwBD: Disability Certificate (Annexure-B single / Annexure-C multiple) or UDID card at the written test and skill test. |
| Ex-Servicemen documents | Discharge Certificate showing Ex-Serviceman status at the skill test; equivalency certificate from the competent authority if your qualification differs from the advertised one |
| Government / PSU / autonomous body employees | Apply only with intimation to and prior permission of the employer, and submit the original No Objection Certificate at the skill test or as and when called for |
| Equivalent or higher qualification | A claim of equivalence needs documentary evidence (certified by the University / institution) at the skill test. Higher qualification or experience gives no edge; selected candidates are offered only the advertised grade / post. |
| Ineligible candidates | If you do not meet the conditions on the last date of application, your candidature is cancelled at any stage, before, during or after the written test / skill test |
Initial screening
Based on academic performance and other details in the online application; only screened-in candidates are called for the written test.
Written test / computer-based test
Technician-B: 80 MCQs in 1.5 hours. Drivers: 100 MCQs in 2 hours. Held in Bengaluru or different cities across India, online or offline.
Skill test
Qualifying, 100 marks, in Bengaluru only. Technician-B shortlisting 1:5 (minimum 10 candidates); drivers 1:10, with a driving test. Uploaded documents are verified at this stage.
Biometric verification
Photo, thumb impression and IRIS scan are captured at various stages; any inconsistency leads to rejection of the candidature.
Open the official advert page
Go to the ISRO Careers page (www.isro.gov.in) or www.ursc.gov.in and open Advt. No. URSC:04:2026. The online link is active from 24 October 2026, 05:00 PM to 13 November 2026, 11:55 PM.
Register and log in
On the application portal linked from the ISRO advert page, read the Instructions (General Links), then click Register and enter your correct name, date of birth, mobile number and e-mail ID; these cannot be changed after registration. The User ID and Password are sent to your registered e-mail and mobile; log in with them to complete the form (already registered candidates use Login). Keep the online registration number safe. Portal helpline: +919819703801 (or the Helpdesk tab in the portal).
Fill the form and upload documents
Upload the photograph, signature, qualification and experience certificates, and the SC/ST/Disability/Ex-Servicemen certificate if you claim a full fee refund. Enter your bank details correctly for the refund. Applications without the required documents, complete information or photo are rejected.
Pay ₹500 through Bharatkosh
The payment link appears after you submit the application: internet banking, domestic debit/credit card or UPI.
Print the application
Take a printout for future reference. Hall tickets and call letters are sent only by e-mail, so check your inbox and spam folder.
| 01 · Technician-B (Electronics Mechanic and related trades) | 24 posts: UR-16, ST-01, OBC-02, EWS-05 |
|---|---|
| 02 · Technician-B (Fitter) | 8 posts: UR-04, ST-01, OBC-01, EWS-02 |
| 03 · Technician-B (Electrician) | 4 posts (2+2): UR-03, SC-01 |
| 04 · Technician-B (Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning) | 5 posts (04+01): UR-03, SC-01, EWS-01 |
| 05 · Technician-B (Turner) | 1 post: UR-01 |
| 06 · Technician-B (Machinist) | 2 posts: UR-01, EWS-01 |
| 07 · Technician-B (Motor Vehicle Mechanic) | 1 post: UR-01 |
| 08 · Technician-B (Electroplater) | 1 post: UR-01 |
| 09 · Light Vehicle Driver-A | 3 posts: UR-02, SC-01 |
| 10 · Staff Car Driver-A | 2 posts: UR-02 |
| 11 · Heavy Vehicle Driver-A | 10 posts (8+2): UR-06, OBC-02, SC-01, EWS-01 |
| Total | 61 posts (Technician-B 46 + drivers 15) |
| Ex-Servicemen | 21 Technician-B and 08 driver vacancies of URSC (02 LVD-A, 06 HVD-A); 24 of these 29 are backlog |
| Technician-B written test | 80 MCQs in 1.5 hours; +1 for a correct answer, −0.33 for a wrong one |
|---|---|
| Technician-B qualifying marks | Written test 32/80 and skill test 50/100 (UR); 24/80 and 40/100 for reserved categories, only if the post is reserved for them |
| Technician-B skill test | 100 marks, qualifying in nature; shortlisting 1:5 with a minimum of 10 candidates |
| Driver written test | 100 MCQs in 120 minutes (2 hours); +1 for a correct answer, −0.25 for a wrong one |
| Part A | 50 questions on the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 |
| Part B | 15 questions, Elementary English of 8th Standard level |
| Part C | 15 questions, Elementary Arithmetic of 10th Standard level |
| Part D | 20 questions, General Knowledge |
| Driver tie-break | Academic scores of the notified qualification |
| Driver pass marks | 50% in Part A and 50% in Parts B, C and D combined |
| Driver skill test (driving test) | 100 marks, 60 to qualify, no relaxation for any category; shortlisting 1:10 |
61 posts in total, worked out from the post-wise numbers in the advert: 46 Technician-B (24 Electronics Mechanic and related trades, 8 Fitter, 4 Electrician, 5 Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning, 1 Turner, 2 Machinist, 1 Motor Vehicle Mechanic, 1 Electroplater) and 15 drivers (3 Light Vehicle Driver-A, 2 Staff Car Driver-A, 10 Heavy Vehicle Driver-A). The advert says the number of vacancies is provisional and may vary.
The online application closes on 13 November 2026 at 11:55 PM. It opens on 24 October 2026 at 05:00 PM. The last date for fee payment is also 13 November 2026.
SSLC / SSC / Matriculation pass plus ITI/NTC/NAC in the relevant trade from NCVT. Candidates awaiting their final result should not apply.
Light Vehicle Driver-A and Staff Car Driver-A: SSLC/SSC/Matriculation pass, 3 years experience as a Light Vehicle Driver and a valid licence for light vehicles. Heavy Vehicle Driver-A: SSLC/SSC/Matriculation pass, 5 years experience (at least 3 years as a Heavy Vehicle Driver, the rest on light vehicles), a valid HVD licence and a Public Service Badge if statutory. Experience counts only after obtaining the licence; part-time experience and certificates from individuals are not accepted.
18 to 35 years as on 13 November 2026. The upper age limit is relaxed by 5 years for SC/ST and 3 years for OBC only against vacancies reserved for them; other relaxations (Central Government servants, Ex-Servicemen, PwBD, meritorious sportspersons, widows and divorced or judicially separated women not remarried) are as per Government of India orders.
Every candidate first pays ₹500 per application online through the Bharatkosh payment gateway (internet banking, domestic debit/credit card or UPI). The fee is ₹100 (non-refundable); ₹400 is refunded to candidates who appear in the written test. Women, SC/ST, PwBD and Ex-Servicemen get a full refund if they appear in the written test. No refund is given if you do not appear.
Technician-B is in Pay Level 3 (₹21,700 per month plus admissible allowances). Light Vehicle Driver-A, Staff Car Driver-A and Heavy Vehicle Driver-A are in Pay Level 2 (₹19,900 per month plus admissible allowances). Employees are covered by the National Pension System / Unified Pension Scheme. URSC / ISRO also provides free transport (in lieu of Transport Allowance), limited housing (in lieu of HRA), a medical scheme and other facilities, subject to terms and conditions.
The written test or computer-based test will be held in Bengaluru or different cities across India; the advert does not list the cities. The skill test is held in Bengaluru only. Outstation candidates shortlisted for the skill test are paid to-and-fro Second Class / Sleeper rail fare by the shortest route, or non-AC bus fare or the actual fare, whichever is less, on proof of journey; only candidates allowed into the skill test after document verification are paid.
The advert says that if the examination timings for multiple posts clash in the same session, the candidate should choose one post for appearing in the examination. Avoid multiple applications for the same post. Requests to change the written test or skill test centre, e-mail ID or mobile number are not entertained.
Yes. Candidates with benchmark disabilities whose writing speed is permanently affected can bring their own scribe at their own cost; the scribe's qualification must be one step below the post's essential qualification, and one person can be a scribe for only one candidate. Compensatory time is 20 minutes per hour for those who submit the prescribed certificate. Candidates opting for a scribe or compensatory time must produce the physical limitation certificate (Annexure-D) and undertaking (Annexure-E) at the written test, clearly indicating the percentage of disability.
By e-mail to cbt@ursc.gov.in; telephone queries are not entertained. Any corrigendum will be published only on the ISRO / URSC websites, not in newspapers.
At URSC Bengaluru; some vacancies are identified for MCF, Hassan, and the Staff Car Driver-A vacancies for the Department of Space. Appointees are liable to be posted to any ISRO / Department of Space centre in India and to work in round-the-clock shifts.
No. If you need a change, apply again; the latest application for which the fee is paid is treated as valid. Avoid multiple applications for the same post.
