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title: "ISRO URSC Technician-B and Driver Recruitment 2026 – 61 Posts, Apply by 13 November"
url: "https://aijobalert.com/jobs/isro-ursc-technician-b-driver-recruitment-2026"
type: "Government recruitment"
organization: "Indian Space Research Organisation"
category: "Central Govt"
application_status: "open"
application_start: "24 Oct 2026"
application_last_date: "13 Nov 2026"
total_vacancies: 61
published: "2026-10-24T07:25:35.156Z"
updated: "2026-10-24T07:25:35.156Z"
last_verified: "2026-10-23T18:30:00.000Z"
---

# ISRO URSC Technician-B and Driver Recruitment 2026 – 61 Posts, Apply by 13 November

**Last date to apply:** 13 Nov 2026

## Official Links

- [Apply on Official Site](https://www.isro.gov.in/ISRO_HINDI/URSCRecruitment13.html)
- [Notification PDF](https://aijobalert.com/documents/isro/isro-ursc-advt-04-2026-technician-b-driver-439e2475.pdf)
- [Official Website](https://www.isro.gov.in/Careers.html)

## Overview

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)](https://aijobalert.com/documents/isro/isro-ursc-advt-04-2026-technician-b-driver-439e2475.pdf) · [original PDF on isro.gov.in](https://www.isro.gov.in/media_isro/pdf/recruitmentNotice/2026/Oct/URSClAdvt2410_24102026.pdf) · [ISRO advert page](https://www.isro.gov.in/ISRO_HINDI/URSCRecruitment13.html).

## Recruitment Details

| Detail | Value |
| --- | --- |
| 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) — Upper age relaxed by 5 years for SC/ST and 3 years for OBC against vacancies reserved for them; no relaxation against UR vacancies. Central Govt servants, Ex-Servicemen, PwBD, meritorious sportspersons, widows, divorced women and women judicially separated (not remarried): as per Government of India orders. |
| 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 |

## Important Dates

| Event | Date |
| --- | --- |
| Advertisement date | 24 Oct 2026 — Advt. No. URSC:04:2026 |
| Online application starts | 24 Oct 2026 — From 05:00 PM |
| Last date to apply online | 13 Nov 2026 — Up to 11:55 PM |
| 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 — Not announced yet; call letters will be sent by e-mail |

## Application Fee

| Category | Fee |
| --- | --- |
| 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) |

**Payment modes:** Online only via Bharatkosh: Internet Banking, Debit Card (Domestic), Credit Card (Domestic), UPI

## Vacancy Details

| Post | 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 |

## Eligibility

| Detail | Value |
| --- | --- |
| 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 — LVD-A: qualification, experience and Public Service Badge (if required) as on the last date of online application; SCD-A: educational and other qualifications as on that date. Any other requirement of the Motor Vehicle Act of Karnataka State must be met within 3 months of joining |
| 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 — Where the badge is not mandatory in a State, it must be obtained within 3 months of joining in Karnataka. HVD-A appointees drive both heavy and light vehicles on need basis. |
| 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 — PwBD reservation and age relaxation need a relevant disability of not less than 40% |
| 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 — Without the original NOC at the skill test you cannot appear, your candidature is cancelled and TA is not paid |
| 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 |

## Selection Process

1. **Initial screening** — Based on academic performance and other details in the online application; only screened-in candidates are called for the written test.
2. **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.
3. **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.
4. **Biometric verification** — Photo, thumb impression and IRIS scan are captured at various stages; any inconsistency leads to rejection of the candidature.

## How to Apply

1. **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.
2. **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).
3. **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.
4. **Pay ₹500 through Bharatkosh** — The payment link appears after you submit the application: internet banking, domestic debit/credit card or UPI.
5. **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.

## Post-wise and category-wise vacancies (Advt. No. URSC:04:2026)

| Detail | Value |
| --- | --- |
| 01 · Technician-B (Electronics Mechanic and related trades) | 24 posts: UR-16, ST-01, OBC-02, EWS-05 — PwBD: 02 VH (includes one backlog), 01 OH, 01 backlog ASD |
| 02 · Technician-B (Fitter) | 8 posts: UR-04, ST-01, OBC-01, EWS-02 — 01 vacancy reserved for PwBD (HH) |
| 03 · Technician-B (Electrician) | 4 posts (2+2): UR-03, SC-01 — 01 UR and 01 SC vacancy identified for MCF, Hassan; of the 02 URSC vacancies, 01 backlog vacancy reserved for PwBD (ASD) |
| 04 · Technician-B (Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning) | 5 posts (04+01): UR-03, SC-01, EWS-01 — 01 UR vacancy identified for MCF, Hassan; of the 04 URSC vacancies, 01 backlog vacancy reserved for PwBD (HH) |
| 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 — These vacancies are identified for DoS (Department of Space) |
| 11 · Heavy Vehicle Driver-A | 10 posts (8+2): UR-06, OBC-02, SC-01, EWS-01 — 02 UR vacancies identified for MCF, Hassan, one of them reserved for Ex-Serviceman |
| Total | 61 posts (Technician-B 46 + drivers 15) — Total worked out from the post-wise numbers; the advert says the number of vacancies is provisional and may vary |
| Ex-Servicemen | 21 Technician-B and 08 driver vacancies of URSC (02 LVD-A, 06 HVD-A); 24 of these 29 are backlog — Plus 01 HVD-A vacancy of MCF. PwBD and Ex-Servicemen appointees are adjusted against the SC/ST/OBC/EWS/UR vacancies. |

## Exam pattern

| Detail | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Technician-B written test | 80 MCQs in 1.5 hours; +1 for a correct answer, −0.33 for a wrong one — Syllabus is curriculum based |
| 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 — If written test scores and NAC/NTC/ITI academic scores are both tied, candidates with a valid NAC score get preference |
| 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 — Relaxed by 25% for reserved categories wherever the post is reserved for that category |
| Driver skill test (driving test) | 100 marks, 60 to qualify, no relaxation for any category; shortlisting 1:10 |

## Driver written test syllabus

- Part A (Motor Vehicles Act, 1988): various sections of the Act; licensing of drivers; registration of motor vehicles; control of transport vehicles; control of traffic; insurance of motor vehicles; offence, penalties and procedure; mandatory signs; accident claims; accident claims tribunals
- Part B (Elementary English, 8th Standard): synonyms, antonyms; use of correct verbs; choosing appropriate words and phrases to fill in the blanks
- Part C (Elementary Arithmetic, 10th Standard): addition, subtraction, multiplication, division; percentage, ratio, average
- Part D (General Knowledge): general knowledge, current affairs; who is who; states and capitals in India; geography of India

## Documents to upload

- Recent passport size photograph with white background (not older than 6 months), 3.5 cm × 4.5 cm, .jpg or .jpeg, 100 KB to 200 KB
- Recent signature, .jpg or .jpeg, 80 KB to 150 KB
- All the required essential qualification certificates and experience certificates
- SC/ST/Disability/Ex-Servicemen certificate, as applicable, for full refund of the application fee (any one certificate)

## Frequently Asked Questions

### How many posts are in ISRO URSC Advt. No. URSC:04:2026?

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.

### What is the last date to apply?

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.

### What qualification is needed for Technician-B?

SSLC / SSC / Matriculation pass plus ITI/NTC/NAC in the relevant trade from NCVT. Candidates awaiting their final result should not apply.

### What is needed for the driver posts?

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.

### What is the age limit?

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.

### What is the application fee?

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.

### What is the salary?

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.

### Where will the exam be held?

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.

### Can I apply for more than one post?

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.

### Can PwBD candidates use a scribe?

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.

### How do I contact URSC about this recruitment?

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.

### Where will selected candidates work?

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.

### Can I edit my application after submitting it?

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.

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