ISRO URSC Vacancy for 61 Posts. Notification No URSC:04:2026

U R Rao Satellite Centre (URSC), ISRO, Bengaluru has released the recruitment advertisement Advt. No. URSC:04:2026 for 61 vacancies across Technician-B and Driver posts.

📌 Key Highlights & Important Dates

• Notification Date: October 23, 2026

• Online Application Start Date: October 24, 2026 (05:00 PM)

• Application Closing Date: November 13, 2026 (11:55 PM)

• Last Date for Fee Payment: November 13, 2026

• Crucial Date for Age & Qualification: November 13, 2026

• Job Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka & Hassan, Karnataka (MCF)

📊 Vacancy Breakdown & Educational Qualifications

1. Technician-B (46 Posts | Pay Level 3: ₹21,700 + Allowances)

Qualification: SSLC / 10th Pass + NCVT ITI / NTC / NAC in the respective trade.

2. Driver Posts (15 Posts | Pay Level 2: ₹19,900 + Allowances)

🎯 Age Limit & Fee Structure

Age Limit (as on 13.11.2026)

• Min Age: 18 Years

• Max Age: 35 Years

• Age relaxation applies for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen as per Government rules.

Application Fee & Refund Mechanism

• Application Fee: ₹500 for all candidates.

• Refund Details:

  • SC / ST / PwBD / Ex-Servicemen: ₹500 will be refunded upon appearing in the written test.

  • General / OBC / EWS: ₹400 will be refunded upon appearing in the written test (Net fee ₹100).

📝 Selection Process

1. Written Examination / Computer Based Test (CBT)

2. Skill Test:

   • Trade Test for Technician-B posts

   • Driving Test for Driver posts

3. Document Verification & Medical Examination

🛠️ SECTION 1: Technician-B Posts (46 Vacancies)

1. Selection Process & Marking Scheme

• Stage 1 (Written Test / CBT): Evaluated out of 80 Marks.

• Stage 2 (Skill / Trade Test): Evaluated out of 100 Marks (Purely Qualifying / Go No-Go basis).

• Final Merit: 100% based on the Written Test score.

Qualifying Criteria

• Written Test Minimum Pass:

  • Unreserved (UR): 32 / 80 Marks (40%).

  • Reserved (OBC/SC/ST/PwBD/EWS): 24 / 80 Marks (30%) (where reserved).

• Skill Test (Trade Test):

  • Shortlisting Ratio: 1:5 (Minimum 10 candidates per post).

  • Qualifying Score: UR — 50 / 100 Marks (50%) | Reserved — 40 / 100 Marks (40%).

2. Syllabus (Technician-B)

Strictly mapped to NCVT / ITI curriculum for respective trades along with workshop science and engineering drawing fundamentals.

Common Core Curriculum

• Workshop Calculation & Science: Units, fractions, square roots, ratio & proportion, percentage, mass, weight & density, speed & velocity, work, power & energy, basic electricity, heat & temperature, trigonometry.

• Engineering Drawing: Drawing instruments, lines, freehand sketching, geometric constructions, orthographic/isometric projections, symbols.

• Occupational Safety: Safety rules, fire extinguishers, first aid, PPE usage.

Trade-Specific Topics

• Electronics Mechanic: Ohm's Law, RLC circuits, Diodes, BJTs, FETs, MOSFETs, Amplifiers, Oscillators, Logic Gates, Counters, Shift Registers, Flip-Flops, CRO, DSO, SMT soldering, Microcontrollers (8051 basics).

• Fitter: Measuring instruments (Vernier, Micrometer, Gauges), files, drills, taps, dies, lathe operations, fitting techniques, limits, fits & tolerances, heat treatment.

• Electrician: Fundamentals of electricity, AC/DC motors, generators, transformers, circuit breakers (MCB, ELCB), wiring systems, earthing, illumination, batteries, UPS.

• Refrigeration & AC: Vapour compression/absorption cycles, refrigerants, compressors, condensers, evaporators, expansion valves, psychrometry, air ducting, leak detection & gas charging.

• Machinist & Turner: Lathe machine setups, milling operations, shaping, slotting, surface/cylindrical grinding, thread cutting, CNC G-codes and M-codes.

🚗 SECTION 2: Driver Posts (15 Vacancies)

(Includes Light Vehicle Driver-A, Staff Car Driver-A, & Heavy Vehicle Driver-A)

1. Selection Process & Marking Scheme

• Stage 1 (Written Test / CBT): Evaluated out of 100 Marks.

• Stage 2 (Skill Test / Driving Test): Evaluated out of 100 Marks (Qualifying in nature).

• Final Merit: 100% based on total score across Parts A, B, C, & D of the Written Test.

Sectional Distribution & Structure

Qualifying Criteria

• Written Test Minimum Pass (UR):

  • Part A: Minimum 50%.

  • Parts B, C, and D (Combined): Minimum 50%.

  • (Reserved categories get up to 25% relaxation in qualifying cutoffs where vacancies are reserved).

• Driving Test (Skill Test):

  • Shortlisting Ratio: 1:10 ratio based on written score.

  • Qualifying Score: Minimum 60 out of 100 Marks (60%) for all categories.

2. Detailed Syllabus (Driver Posts)

Part A: Motor Vehicles Act & Traffic Rules (50 Marks)

• Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 & Rules: Driver licensing rules, vehicle registration procedures, traffic control and regulation, insurance requirements, offences, penalties, and traffic safety law updates.

• Road Safety & Signs: Mandatory signs, cautionary signs, informatory signs, hand signals, road markings, lane discipline, right of way.

• Vehicle Maintenance: Basic motor vehicle mechanics, engine oils, coolant levels, brake fluids, tyre pressure checks, dash indicators, troubleshooting minor breakdowns.

Part B: Elementary English (15 Marks)

• Basic grammar, synonyms, antonyms, correct usage of verbs, prepositions, fill in the blanks, spelling corrections, and simple sentence correction.

Part C: Elementary Arithmetic (15 Marks)

• Basic four operations (Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, Division), percentages, ratios and proportions, averages, time and distance, basic profit & loss.

Part D: General Knowledge (20 Marks)

• Indian Geography, General Science, Current Events, Who's Who, Indian States and Capitals, Basic History, and General Awareness.

🛠️ How to Apply

1. Visit the official website: isro.gov.in or ursc.gov.in.

2. Navigate to the Careers page and click on Advertisement No. URSC:04:2026.

3. Register using a valid email ID and mobile number.

4. Fill out the application form with trade details, personal information, and driving licence details (if applicable).

5. Upload relevant documents, photos, signatures, and bank details for the fee refund.

6. Pay the ₹500 fee online and submit the application before November 13, 2026.