ISRO URSC Technician & Driver Recruitment 2026 β 61 Vacancies
U R Rao Satellite Centre (URSC), ISRO, Bengaluru has 61 vacancies under Advertisement URSC:04:2026 dated 24 October 2026: 46 Technician-B and 15 Driver-A posts. Apply online by 13 November 2026 at 11:55 PM IST; fee payment also closes on 13 November. Exam date has not been announced.
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| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Advertisement URSC:04:2026 and application opens (5:00 PM) | 24 October 2026 | Done |
| Online application closes (11:55 PM) | 13 November 2026 | Open |
| Application fee payment closes | 13 November 2026 | Open |
| Written test and call letter | To be announced | Tba |
Technician-B (codes 01–08)
SSLC/SSC/Matriculation pass plus ITI/NTC/NAC from NCVT in the advertised trade. Code 01 accepts only these trades: Electronics Mechanic, Mechanic Consumer Electronic Appliances, Technician Power Electronic Systems, Instrument Mechanic and Mechanic Industrial Electronics.
Light Vehicle Driver-A (09) and Staff Car Driver-A (10)
SSLC/SSC/Matriculation pass or equivalent; three years’ experience as Light Vehicle Driver; valid driving licence for light vehicles. Any other requirement of the Motor Vehicle Act of Karnataka State must be met within three months of joining.
Heavy Vehicle Driver-A (11)
SSLC/SSC/Matriculation pass or equivalent; five years’ experience, of which at least three years as Heavy Vehicle Driver and the balance driving light motor vehicles; valid HVD licence and statutory Public Service Badge. Candidates from a State where the badge is not mandatory must meet this requirement within three months of joining in Karnataka.
Driver experience rules
- The total prescribed experience must come after obtaining a valid driving licence.
- Experience certificates must be from Government or semi-Government agencies, or registered companies, societies or trusts. Certificates from individuals are not accepted.
- Part-time experience is not counted.
Age (as on 13 November 2026)
18–35 years for all codes. SC/ST get 5 years and OBC 3 years against vacancies reserved for them; no relaxation applies against unreserved vacancies. Central Government servants, ex-servicemen, PwBD, meritorious sportspersons, widows, and divorced or judicially separated women who have not remarried get relaxation as per Government of India orders.
Age, qualification and experience are all counted as on 13 November 2026. Candidates awaiting final results are not eligible. Only Indian nationals may apply.
| Code | Post / trade | Posts | Category split and earmarked posts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Technician-B – Electronics Mechanic and the listed electronics trades | 24 | UR 16, OBC 2, ST 1, EWS 5; 2 posts for PwBD (VH), including 1 backlog; 1 for PwBD (OH); 1 backlog post for PwBD (ASD) |
| 02 | Technician-B – Fitter | 8 | UR 4, OBC 1, ST 1, EWS 2; 1 post for PwBD (HH) |
| 03 | Technician-B – Electrician | 4 | UR 3, SC 1; 2 URSC + 2 MCF Hassan (1 UR, 1 SC); of the 2 URSC posts, 1 backlog post for PwBD (ASD) |
| 04 | Technician-B – Refrigeration & Air Conditioning | 5 | UR 3, SC 1, EWS 1; 4 URSC + 1 UR post for MCF Hassan; of the 4 URSC posts, 1 backlog post for PwBD (HH) |
| 05 | Technician-B – Turner | 1 | UR 1 |
| 06 | Technician-B – Machinist | 2 | UR 1, EWS 1 |
| 07 | Technician-B – Motor Vehicle Mechanic | 1 | UR 1 |
| 08 | Technician-B – Electroplater | 1 | UR 1 |
| 09 | Light Vehicle Driver-A | 3 | UR 2, SC 1 |
| 10 | Staff Car Driver-A | 2 | UR 2; Both posts identified for the Department of Space (DoS) |
| 11 | Heavy Vehicle Driver-A | 10 | UR 6, OBC 2, SC 1, EWS 1; 8 URSC + 2 UR posts for MCF Hassan; 1 of those 2 reserved for Ex-Servicemen |
| Total | 61 | UR 40, OBC 5, SC 4, ST 2, EWS 10 |
PwBD and Ex-Servicemen posts are horizontal reservations. They are included within the 61 posts, not added to it. Of the URSC vacancies, 21 Technician-B and 8 driver vacancies (2 Light Vehicle, 6 Heavy Vehicle) are reserved for Ex-Servicemen; 24 of these 29 are backlog vacancies. MCF means Master Control Facility, Hassan. The number of vacancies is provisional and may vary with actual requirements.
| Stage | Amount |
|---|---|
| Paid upfront by all candidates, per application | Rs 500 |
| Refund if you appear in the written test: women, SC/ST, PwBD and ex-servicemen | Rs 500 (full) |
| Refund if you appear in the written test: all other candidates | Rs 400 (after the non-refundable Rs 100 application fee) |
| Refund if you do not appear in the written test | None |
Pay online through the Bharatkosh portal / payment gateway after you submit the application, using internet banking, domestic debit or credit card, or UPI. Cash, cheque, draft, money order and IPO are not accepted. Service charges are borne by the applicant. Refunds go to the original payment method, or to the bank account in your application if that fails, so enter your bank details correctly.
Initial screening is based on academic performance and other parameters given in the online application. Screened-in candidates are called for the written test, and those who qualify go to the Skill Test. URSC/ISRO may hold the written test online or offline.
| Item | Technician-B | Driver-A (all three posts) |
|---|---|---|
| Written test | 80 MCQs in 90 minutes; syllabus based on the curriculum | 100 MCQs in 120 minutes: Part A Motor Vehicles Act 50, Part B elementary English 15, Part C elementary arithmetic 15, Part D general knowledge 20 |
| Marking | +1 correct, −0.33 wrong | +1 correct, −0.25 wrong |
| Written pass marks | Unreserved 32/80; reserved 24/80, only if the post is reserved | 50% in Part A and 50% in Parts B, C and D combined; relaxed by 25% for reserved categories where the post is reserved |
| Skill Test | Qualifying, 100 marks: unreserved 50, reserved 40, only if the post is reserved | Qualifying driving test, 100 marks: 60 for all, with no category relaxation |
| Shortlist for Skill Test | 1:5, minimum 10 candidates | 1:10 |
Technician-B tie-break: if written and academic scores tie, candidates with a valid NAC score get preference. Driver-A tie-break: academic scores of the notified qualification.
- Read the full advertisement and match the correct post code and trade.
- Confirm your age, ITI/NTC/NAC or driving licence and experience as on 13 November 2026.
- Open the official application form and enter accurate details, with a correct email. A submitted form cannot be edited. If you need to change something you may apply again; the latest application for which the fee is paid is considered, but avoid multiple applications for the same post.
- Upload a recent photograph with white background (3.5 x 4.5 cm, JPG/JPEG, 100–200 KB, not older than 6 months), signature (JPG/JPEG, 80–150 KB), essential qualification and experience certificates, and any SC/ST/disability/ex-servicemen certificate for a full refund.
- Pay Rs 500 through the Bharatkosh payment gateway and keep the payment receipt, application printout and registration number.
- Finish by 13 November 2026, 11:55 PM IST and check your email (including spam) and the ISRO website for exam notices.
Employed candidates must apply with their employer’s permission and bring the No Objection Certificate in original to the Skill Test.
Full Details
CURRENT STATUS: Applications open – 24 October to 13 November 2026 (11:55 PM IST) | 61 posts | Advertisement URSC:04:2026
U R Rao Satellite Centre (URSC), Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), Bengaluru, invites online applications for 61 Technician-B and Driver-A vacancies under Advertisement URSC:04:2026 dated 24 October 2026. Physical applications are not entertained.
Status: Applications open for 61 URSC Technician-B and Driver-A vacancies under Advertisement URSC:04:2026. Apply online by 13 November 2026 at 11:55 PM IST; fee payment also closes on 13 November. Exam date has not been announced.
Candidate action: match your post code and trade, confirm your eligibility as on 13 November 2026, then apply and pay Rs 500 through the official service.
Apply online at the official ISRO URSC form · Read the official advertisement (PDF)
Current Status at a Glance
- Authority: U R Rao Satellite Centre (URSC), ISRO, Bengaluru – Department of Space.
- Advertisement: URSC:04:2026 dated 24 October 2026.
- Posts: 61: 46 Technician-B and 15 Driver-A (10 Heavy Vehicle, 3 Light Vehicle, 2 Staff Car).
- Last date: 13 November 2026, 11:55 PM IST, for the online form; fee payment also closes on 13 November.
- Next stage: written test details; no exam date is given in the advertisement.
- Last verified: 2 November 2026. Sources: the 21-page advertisement and the official ISRO recruitment page, which shows the status as open.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application opens | 24 October 2026, 5:00 PM IST |
| Online application closes | 13 November 2026, 11:55 PM IST |
| Application fee payment closes | 13 November 2026 (no separate time in the dates table) |
| Cut-off date for age, qualification and experience | 13 November 2026 |
| Exam date and call letter | Not announced in the advertisement |
Pay and Posting
Technician-B: Level 3, basic Rs 21,700 per month plus admissible allowances. Light Vehicle, Staff Car and Heavy Vehicle Driver-A: Level 2, basic Rs 19,900 per month plus admissible allowances. The posts are temporary but likely to continue indefinitely. Appointees can be posted to any ISRO or Department of Space centre in India and may work round-the-clock shifts.
Application and Selection Steps
Initial screening → Written Test / Computer Based Test → qualifying Skill Test (driving test for Driver-A). Only screened-in candidates get hall tickets or call letters, by email only, so enter your email correctly. The written test may be held in Bengaluru or different cities across India; the Skill Test is in Bengaluru only.
Source
Official sources: ISRO URSC Advertisement URSC:04:2026 dated 24 October 2026 (21 pages) and the official ISRO recruitment page. Last verified 2 November 2026. Clarifications: cbt@ursc.gov.in.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Official advertisement URSC:04:2026 lists 61 positions: 46 Technician-B, 10 Heavy Vehicle Driver-A, 3 Light Vehicle Driver-A and 2 Staff Car Driver-A.
Online forms close on 13 November 2026 at 11:55 PM IST; fees are also due 13 November.
Technician-B requires matriculation plus the designated NCVT ITI/NTC/NAC trade. Driver posts have separate matriculation, licence and experience requirements.
Only candidates who appear in the written exam are eligible for the refund: full Rs 500 for women, SC/ST, PwBD and ex-servicemen, and Rs 400 for other candidates.
No exam date is specified in the official advertisement; monitor ISRO/URSC for updates.