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ISRO URSC Recruitment 2026: 61 Vacancies for Technician B, Heavy Vehicle Driver and Other Posts — Eligibility, Salary and Application Details — ISRO Official Notification (October 24, 2026)
Article Updated: October 24, 2026
The U R Rao Satellite Centre (URSC), an ISRO centre in Bengaluru, has opened a recruitment window under Advertisement No. URSC:04:2026 for 61 Technician-B and driver vacancies. This guide explains the post-wise vacancy count, the difference between ITI-based technician eligibility and licence-plus-experience requirements for drivers, the pay levels, the fee-refund rule, and the steps candidates should complete before the 13 November 2026 deadline.
Application window: 24 October 2026, 5:00 PM IST to 13 November 2026, 11:55 PM IST. Open the official ISRO recruitment notice
Key takeaways
- Advertisement number: URSC:04:2026, dated 24 October 2026.
- 61 vacancies: 46 Technician-B posts across eight trades and 15 driver posts across three categories.
- Technician-B generally requires 10th standard plus the relevant NCVT ITI/NTC/NAC trade qualification; driver posts require the specified licence and experience.
- Starting basic pay is listed as ₹21,700 for Technician-B (Level 3) and ₹19,900 for driver posts (Level 2), plus admissible allowances.
- All applicants initially pay ₹500 per application; the notification summaries say a refund depends on appearing in the written test and on category.
- The last date to submit the online application is 13 November 2026, 11:55 PM IST. Confirm all clauses against the official advertisement before applying.
1. ISRO URSC Recruitment 2026: overview
The U R Rao Satellite Centre is part of the Indian Space Research Organisation and works on satellite design, development, integration and related engineering activities. This recruitment is aimed at technicians trained in specified industrial trades and experienced drivers who can meet the licence and service requirements in the detailed advertisement.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Recruiting organisation | U R Rao Satellite Centre (URSC), ISRO / Department of Space |
| Advertisement number | URSC:04:2026 |
| Notification date | 24 October 2026 |
| Online application opens | 24 October 2026 at 5:00 PM IST |
| Closing date | 13 November 2026 at 11:55 PM IST |
| Total vacancies | 61, across 11 post codes |
| Application mode | Online through the official recruitment route linked from ISRO |
| Main job locations noted in summaries | URSC, Bengaluru; some posts may be associated with MCF, Hassan or Department of Space—check the post code in the official notice. |
The official ISRO listing confirms the advertisement number, centre, opening date, and deadline. The post-wise details below are cross-checked against multiple current recruitment summaries; candidates should use the official bilingual advertisement linked from the notice page as the final authority on trade equivalence, reservation, experience, and examination rules. Check ISRO current opportunities Visit ISRO Careers
2. Vacancy details: 61 posts across 11 post codes
The advertised total is made up of 46 Technician-B positions and 15 driver positions. Electronics Mechanic is the largest technician group, while Heavy Vehicle Driver-A accounts for 10 of the driver vacancies.
| Post code | Post / trade | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| 01 | Technician-B — Electronics Mechanic / specified related electronics trades | 24 |
| 02 | Technician-B — Fitter | 8 |
| 03 | Technician-B — Electrician | 4 |
| 04 | Technician-B — Refrigeration and Air Conditioning (R&AC) | 5 |
| 05 | Technician-B — Turner | 1 |
| 06 | Technician-B — Machinist | 2 |
| 07 | Technician-B — Motor Vehicle Mechanic | 1 |
| 08 | Technician-B — Electroplater | 1 |
| 09 | Light Vehicle Driver-A | 3 |
| 10 | Staff Car Driver-A | 2 |
| 11 | Heavy Vehicle Driver-A | 10 |
| Total | 61 | |
Reservation note: Post-wise vacancies are subject to the category and horizontal-reservation details in the official advertisement. Summaries of the notice report total category allocations and horizontal reservations for eligible groups such as PwBD and ex-servicemen; those may be included within the 61-post total rather than added on top. Check the original table for the exact post code, category, and any backlog designation relevant to you.
Do not treat an ITI certificate in a broadly similar field as automatically eligible. For each Technician-B post, match your exact NCVT trade title to the post code. The detailed notice includes specified electronics-related trades for the electronics post; the exact accepted list should be checked before you submit the application.
3. Educational qualifications and driving experience
Technician-B: 10th pass plus the matching trade qualification
For Technician-B post codes 01–08, the summarized eligibility is SSLC/SSC/Matriculation pass plus an ITI, National Trade Certificate (NTC) or National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) issued through the National Council for Vocational Training (NCVT) in the specified trade. Trades include Electronics Mechanic / specifically listed related electronics trades, Fitter, Electrician, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning, Turner, Machinist, Motor Vehicle Mechanic, and Electroplater.
Applicants should verify that the certificate is from the required authority, the trade name matches the post code, and the qualification was obtained by the crucial date given in the advertisement. A diploma or unrelated ITI certificate should not be assumed to substitute for the listed trade qualification unless the official notice expressly permits it.
Light Vehicle Driver-A and Staff Car Driver-A
The summarized criteria are SSLC/SSC/Matriculation pass, a valid Light Vehicle Driver licence, and three years of experience as a light-vehicle driver. Staff Car Driver-A has two vacancies and is identified in recruitment summaries with the Department of Space; check the precise place of posting and licence conditions for this code in the official notice.
Heavy Vehicle Driver-A
The summarized criteria are SSLC/SSC/Matriculation pass, a valid Heavy Vehicle Driver licence, a Public Service Vehicle (PSV) badge where statutory, and five years of driving experience, including at least three years driving heavy vehicles. The remainder of the experience requirement is described as light-motor-vehicle driving experience. Experience gained before the relevant licence, part-time driving experience, or an informal certificate may not satisfy the notice.
For driver posts, the notice summaries specify that experience evidence should come from the required institutional sources, such as government or semi-government bodies, registered companies, societies or trusts; experience certificates issued by individuals are not accepted in the summaries. Confirm the precise wording and documentary proof requirements in the advertisement. Review the detailed eligibility summary Cross-check post-wise qualifications
4. Age limit and relaxation
Recruitment summaries give an age range of 18 to 35 years as on 13 November 2026. The upper-age relaxation reported for reserved categories is five years for SC/ST candidates and three years for OBC candidates against vacancies reserved for those categories. Relaxation for PwBD, ex-servicemen, eligible government employees and other categories is governed by the official notice and applicable Government of India rules.
Use the date specified in the notification—not the day you fill in the form—to calculate your age. Category benefits depend on the correct certificate format, validity and applicable vacancy reservation. If you are relying on a relaxation, verify the clause before paying or submitting your application.
5. ISRO URSC salary: pay levels and what the figures mean
| Post group | Pay matrix level | Starting basic pay |
|---|---|---|
| Technician-B (codes 01–08) | Level 3 | ₹21,700 per month |
| Light Vehicle Driver-A, Staff Car Driver-A, Heavy Vehicle Driver-A | Level 2 | ₹19,900 per month |
These are basic-pay figures, not a promise of monthly in-hand salary. Admissible allowances may apply according to the place of posting and service rules; deductions and individual circumstances affect net pay. The actual salary received should therefore not be estimated by adding an unverified fixed allowance amount to the basic pay.
Before accepting a post, read the employment terms in the notice, including its stated temporary/continuing status, probation or training provisions where applicable, posting location, service conditions, and applicable pension scheme. Do not assume all 61 positions share the same workplace or duties.
6. Application fee and refund: pay attention to the condition
Multiple recruitment summaries report an initial payment of ₹500 per application through the Bharatkosh payment gateway. The amount refunded depends on category and, importantly, on whether the candidate appears for the written examination.
| Candidate group | Initial payment | Reported refund after appearing in written test | Amount retained |
|---|---|---|---|
| Non-exempt candidates | ₹500 | ₹400 | ₹100 |
| Women, SC/ST, PwBD and ex-servicemen (as summarized) | ₹500 | ₹500 | ₹0 |
| Candidate does not appear for written test | ₹500 | No refund reported | ₹500 |
These fee details should be confirmed in the official advertisement before payment. Keep the payment receipt and use the payment method and account information instructed in the notice. Payment gateway service charges, if any, may be additional. A refund is not automatic merely because the application is submitted; the reported condition is appearing in the written test.
7. Selection process and written-test pattern
The recruitment is described as an initial application screening followed by a written examination and a qualifying skill test. The skill test is not a substitute for meeting the eligibility criteria: candidates still need the correct certificates, experience and licences, and must pass document verification and any other required checks.
Technician-B test
- Recruitment summaries describe a written test of 80 multiple-choice questions in 90 minutes, based on the relevant trade curriculum.
- The reported marking scheme is one mark for a correct answer and a deduction of about one-third of a mark for an incorrect response.
- Candidates are shortlisted for the skill test using a ratio described in the summaries as 1:5, with a minimum shortlist rule. The skill test is qualifying; the written-test score is used for merit as specified in the notice.
Driver-post test
- Recruitment summaries describe a 100-question written test lasting 120 minutes, with a section on the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, and other notified sections.
- The summaries report negative marking of one-fourth mark for a wrong answer and section-level qualifying requirements. The exact section structure and cutoff rules must be checked in the advertisement.
- Shortlisted candidates must pass a qualifying driving/skill test. The summaries describe the skill test as scored out of 100 with at least 60 required to qualify, without a relaxation in the skill-test qualifying mark.
Important verification note: I could verify the official ISRO recruitment listing for the advertisement, opening date and deadline, but the official PDF did not render for direct inspection in the research session. The detailed test pattern above is therefore presented as a cross-checked summary, not as a substitute for the bilingual official notification. Confirm the question count, negative marking, qualifying thresholds, shortlisting ratios and final merit rules in the PDF before preparing or publishing this information. Check the summarized test pattern Open the official notification page
8. How to apply online
The application window begins on 24 October 2026 at 5:00 PM IST and closes on 13 November 2026 at 11:55 PM IST. Use the official ISRO recruitment notice to reach the application portal rather than relying on third-party application forms or payment links.
- Open the official notice. Visit the URSC:04:2026 page through ISRO’s Careers section and open the bilingual advertisement. Open URSC:04:2026 notice Browse official current opportunities
- Choose the correct post code. Match the Technician-B trade or driver category to the qualification and experience you actually hold. Check whether a post is linked to URSC Bengaluru, MCF Hassan or the Department of Space.
- Enter personal and qualification details carefully. Use the same name, date of birth and certificate details as your supporting documents. Review category, reservation and relaxation claims before submitting.
- Prepare and upload required documents. Follow the file format, size, photograph/signature and certificate instructions displayed by the official portal. Do not upload files based on a third-party site’s guessed specifications.
- Pay the required amount through the official gateway. The current summaries say all applicants initially pay ₹500 per application. Retain the transaction reference and understand the refund condition.
- Review and submit before the deadline. Check the post code, trade, address, licence details, experience dates, category and contact information. Save a copy of the final submitted form and registration number.
- Monitor official updates. Exam dates and call-letter instructions should be checked on the official site and through the contact details registered in the form. Do not rely on an unofficial social-media message for a change to the schedule.
Apply safely
Start with the official ISRO page and follow the application link shown there. Do not send money to an intermediary, share an OTP, or treat a search-result advertisement as an official application portal.
9. Practical eligibility checklist before you submit
Use this checklist to find likely gaps early; it does not replace the detailed advertisement or official eligibility decision.
- Post code: Have you chosen the exact code that matches your ITI trade or driving licence class?
- Qualification date: Did you possess the required education, certificate and experience by the notice’s crucial date?
- NCVT trade: For Technician-B, does your ITI/NTC/NAC title match the trade or explicitly accepted related trade in the official PDF?
- Driving experience: For driver posts, does the period count after you obtained the relevant licence, and can the employer issue an acceptable certificate?
- Licence and badge: Do you hold the current licence category required for the role and, for HVD, the required PSV badge where applicable?
- Age and category: Have you calculated your age as on 13 November 2026 and checked whether you meet the documentary rules for any relaxation?
- Application fee: Do you understand that ₹500 is paid initially and that a refund depends on appearing in the written test, according to the published summaries?
- Documents and contact: Are your certificates clear and legible, and will you be able to access the email address and phone number used for registration?
How to prepare efficiently
Technician-B applicants should revise trade theory and practical fundamentals from the relevant NCVT curriculum, then practise timed multiple-choice questions and review errors. Drivers should revise the Motor Vehicles Act and the topics specified in the official syllabus, check road-safety knowledge, and practise safely within legal requirements. For both groups, preparation should follow the actual post-specific syllabus rather than a generic “ISRO exam” guide.
Because the written-test date is not stated on the live listing reviewed here, this article does not invent an examination schedule. Watch the official notice page for later updates. Check ISRO Careers updates
Frequently asked questions
What is the last date for ISRO URSC Recruitment 2026?
The official ISRO listing gives 13 November 2026 as the last date for online applications. Recruitment summaries specify a closing time of 11:55 PM IST; complete the form earlier rather than waiting until the final minutes.
How many vacancies are available?
The recruitment is reported as 61 vacancies: 46 Technician-B positions spread across eight trades and 15 driver positions—10 Heavy Vehicle Driver-A, three Light Vehicle Driver-A and two Staff Car Driver-A. The official advertisement’s post-wise table is the controlling reference.
Can a 10th-pass candidate apply for Technician-B?
Not on Class 10 alone. The summarized Technician-B criteria also require an NCVT ITI/NTC/NAC qualification in the notified trade. Applicants should match the exact certificate title to the relevant post code.
What is the salary for Technician-B and driver posts?
The reported starting basic pay is ₹21,700 at Level 3 for Technician-B and ₹19,900 at Level 2 for driver posts, plus admissible allowances. These are basic-pay figures, not guaranteed take-home amounts.
What is the application fee?
The summaries state that all candidates initially pay ₹500 per application. The refund amount depends on category and appearing in the written examination: ₹400 is reportedly refunded to non-exempt candidates and the full ₹500 to listed exempt categories. Check the official notice before payment.
Is the written examination date announced?
The official listing reviewed for this article shows the opening and closing dates but not a test date. Candidates should monitor the official ISRO Careers page for the examination schedule, admit-card instructions and any corrigendum.
Where should candidates apply?
Start at the official URSC:04:2026 recruitment notice page on the ISRO website and follow the application link provided there. This article does not use third-party application forms; a candidate should verify the final portal’s domain before submitting personal details.
Conclusion: match your qualification to the post code first
The URSC:04:2026 recruitment provides 61 openings across technical trades and driver roles, but eligibility is not interchangeable across the posts. The key practical distinction is between the specified NCVT trade qualification for Technician-B and the licence-plus-experience requirements for driving roles.
Before applying, use the official notice to confirm the exact trade, reservation, age relaxation, experience proof, fee refund and test pattern. Submit by 13 November 2026, retain the completed application and payment record, and monitor ISRO’s official site for changes. This guide is designed to help candidates identify the relevant clauses—not replace the recruitment advertisement.
Sources and references
The official ISRO listing was used to verify the advertisement number, date, recruiting centre, application opening time and closing date. Post-wise counts, refund details and test-pattern specifics were cross-checked against multiple recruitment summaries because the official PDF itself could not be directly inspected during this research session.
- ISRO — Recruitment to the posts of Technician-B, Heavy Vehicle Driver-A, Light Vehicle Driver-A and Staff Car Driver-A. Advertisement URSC:04:2026, 24 October 2026.
Open the official URSC:04:2026 notice - ISRO — All Current Opportunities. Official listing showing URSC:04:2026 and the 24 October to 13 November application window.
View official current opportunities - ISRO — Careers. Official career notices and recruitment updates.
Open ISRO Careers - FreeJobAlert — ISRO URSC to Recruit 61 Technician-B, Driver Posts. Used to cross-check post-wise vacancy counts, qualifications, fee rules and test-pattern summaries; consult ISRO’s official advertisement for final eligibility.
Read the recruitment summary - Sarkari Naukri Alerts — ISRO URSC Recruitment 2026. Secondary summary used to cross-check vacancy distribution, age, pay and fee-refund details.
Read the post-wise recruitment details - GovtJobsAlert.in — ISRO URSC Technician and Driver Recruitment 2026. Secondary summary used for a further cross-check of eligibility and application dates.
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