ISRO URSC Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for Scientist/Engineer & Medical Officer Posts

ISRO URSC Recruitment 2026 is now open, and if you have been dreaming of working at India’s most prestigious space research centre, this is your moment. The U R Rao Satellite Centre (URSC), Bengaluru — the lead satellite-building hub of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) — has released Advt. No. URSC:01:2026, inviting online applications for 4 Group ‘A’ Gazetted posts. The positions on offer are Scientist/Engineer ‘SC’, Scientist/Engineer ‘SD’, and Medical Officer ‘SC’.

These are permanent central government jobs with 7th CPC salaries, excellent perks, and the rare chance to contribute to India’s space programme. The application window is open from 23 March to 12 April 2026. Read this guide fully before you apply — one missed detail can cost you your shot.

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What Is U R Rao Satellite Centre (URSC)?

The U R Rao Satellite Centre, formerly known as the ISRO Satellite Centre (ISAC), is ISRO’s lead centre for the design, development, assembly, and integration of satellites. It was established in 1972 as the Indian Scientific Satellite Project (ISSP) at Peenya Industrial Estates in Bengaluru. Its very first achievement was the development of India’s first satellite, Aryabhata — built from scratch with no prior national expertise in satellite technology.

The centre was renamed URSC on 2 April 2018 in honour of the legendary Dr. Udupi Ramachandra Rao, ISRO’s founding satellite-centre director and former ISRO Chairman, who was a Padma Bhushan recipient and a towering figure in Indian space science.

What Does URSC Do?

URSC is responsible for the end-to-end realisation of all ISRO satellites — from conceptualisation to in-orbit operations. It has built over 100 complex satellites covering:

• Telecommunications & Broadcasting — INSAT and GSAT series satellites powering television, VSAT services, tele-medicine, and tele-education across India
• Earth Observation — IRS (Indian Remote Sensing) series satellites used for natural resource management, flood mapping, agricultural monitoring, and cyclone tracking
• Navigation — NavIC (IRNSS) satellites providing India’s own GPS system
• Space Science & Interplanetary Missions — URSC built the Chandrayaan and Mangalyaan spacecraft that carried India’s name to the Moon and Mars
• Meteorology & Disaster Warning — INSAT Imager and Sounder payloads that power India’s weather forecasting and disaster alert systems

The centre sits on a 32-acre campus at Old Airport Road, Vimanapura, Bengaluru, and operates a separate 110-acre ISRO Satellite Integration and Testing Establishment (ISITE) for assembly and testing of large communication satellites. URSC works with a matrix-style organisational structure and collaborates with private industry, public sector units, and academic institutions.

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ISRO URSC Recruitment 2026 – Quick Overview

Important Dates

⚠️ Don’t wait for the last day! Government portals slow down near deadlines — apply a few days early to avoid technical issues.

Vacancy Details

ISRO URSC has announced a total of 4 Group ‘A’ Gazetted vacancies under Advt. No. URSC:01:2026. The posts are distributed across three different specialisations:

These are full-time, permanent positions at one of India’s most prestigious government research organisations.

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

Each post has a different and highly specific educational requirement. Read carefully:

Scientist/Engineer ‘SC’ (Post Code 01): You need a B.E./B.Tech or equivalent degree in Industrial Production, Industrial Engineering, Industrial Management, Production Engineering, or allied branches from a recognised university. A minimum aggregate of 65% marks or 6.84 CGPA is required.

Scientist/Engineer ‘SD’ (Post Code 02): This is a senior post requiring a Ph.D. in Thin Films, Material Science, Applied Optics, or Metallurgy. Your Ph.D. must also be supported by mandatory pre-qualification qualifications — an M.Sc./M.Tech plus a B.E./B.Tech or B.Sc. You must have scored a minimum of 60% in your postgraduate degree or 6.5 CGPA. Candidates applying for this post must register on the ISRO Live Register Portal at liveregister.isro.gov.in/LRClient and keep their registration updated.

Medical Officer ‘SC’ (Post Code 03): An MBBS degree recognised by the National Medical Commission (NMC) with a minimum second class is required. You must have completed your internship and have at least 2 years of post-registration experience.

Age Limit (as on 12 April 2026)

✅ Age relaxation is applicable as per central government rules for SC/ST, OBC-NCL, PwBD, Ex-Servicemen, and other eligible categories.

Application Fee

💡 Pro Tip: ₹500 out of ₹750 is refunded to General/OBC candidates if they appear for the test or interview. SC/ST and Women candidates get the full ₹750 refunded on appearing. Payment must be made online only — no demand draft or cash is accepted.

ISRO URSC Salary 2026

This is one of the most important sections — and the numbers are genuinely attractive for a central government role.

In addition to basic pay, you receive:

• Dearness Allowance (DA) — currently at 55% of basic pay for central government employees
• House Rent Allowance (HRA) — applicable for Bengaluru (X-category city), typically 24% of basic pay
• Transport Allowance (TA)
• Non-Practicing Allowance (NPA) — for Medical Officers only, at 20% of basic pay (this is over and above the gross salary)
• ISRO also provides transport, subsidised canteen, limited housing, LTC, Group Insurance, and advance facilities

After accounting for all allowances, the estimated total in-hand monthly package for Level 10 posts can be in the range of ₹85,000–₹1,00,000+ per month for Bengaluru-based employees. This is a permanent central government job — no bond, no break-in-pay uncertainty.

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Selection Process

The selection process differs by post:

Scientist/Engineer ‘SC’ (Post Code 01):

1. Written Test — Two parts: Discipline-Specific paper and Aptitude paper (used for short-listing purposes)
2. Interview — Final selection is based solely on interview performance

Scientist/Engineer ‘SD’ (Post Code 02):

1. Shortlisting — Based on academic performance and Live Register profile
2. Interview — Final selection based on interview performance only

Medical Officer ‘SC’ (Post Code 03):

1. Shortlisting — Based on academic performance; a written test may be conducted on a need basis for further short-listing
2. Interview — Final selection based on interview performance only

✅ There is no negative marking for the written test (as per standard ISRO practice, verify in official notification).

How to Apply for ISRO URSC Recruitment 2026

💡 Pro Tip: Have your passport-size photo (JPG, 20–50 KB) and signature scanned and saved before you start — it makes the process much smoother.

1. Visit the official ISRO website at isro.gov.in or the URSC website at ursc.gov.in
2. Go to the ‘Careers’ section and click on the application link for URSC:01:2026
3. Register with your basic details to get a Registration Number
4. Log in with your registration number and fill out the application form carefully — all personal, educational, and contact details
5. Upload documents — recent passport-size photograph, signature, and relevant qualification certificates in the prescribed format
6. Pay the processing fee of ₹750 through any available online payment mode
7. Review all details before submitting — no changes are allowed after final submission
8. Submit the form and download or save a copy of the submitted application for future reference

⚠️ Note for Post Code 02 (Scientist/Engineer ‘SD’): You must also apply and update your registration on the ISRO Live Register Portal at liveregister.isro.gov.in/LRClient. This is mandatory.

Why Work at URSC?

Working at URSC means working on real missions that impact millions of Indians — from the farmer who benefits from satellite-based crop advisories to the fisherman guided by NavIC navigation. In addition to the societal impact, URSC employees receive:

• Permanent central government employment
• 7th CPC salary with all standard allowances
• Transport, medical scheme, and subsidised canteen facilities
• Housing facility (limited), Leave Travel Concession (LTC), and Group Insurance
• Computer and House Building Advance options
• A world-class R&D environment with access to cutting-edge space technology

The current Director of URSC is Shri M. Sankaran, a Distinguished Scientist of ISRO who took charge on 1 June 2021.

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Summing Up…

The ISRO URSC Recruitment 2026 is one of the most exciting central government job opportunities of this year — not just for the salary or the job security, but for what the work actually means. You would be joining a team that has sent spacecraft to the Moon, built India’s own GPS, and powered the satellites that keep our country connected and informed.

With only 4 vacancies and a last date of 12 April 2026, competition will be intense. If you meet the eligibility criteria, don’t delay — start your application today at isro.gov.in.

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Disclaimer: This article about ISRO URSC Recruitment 2026 is written for informational purposes only, based on the official notification released by U R Rao Satellite Centre (URSC), Bengaluru. Govtserviceinfo.com is not affiliated with ISRO or any government body. All recruitment details — vacancies, eligibility, dates, and salary — are subject to change as per the official notification. Candidates are strongly advised to read the official notification PDF at isro.gov.in and verify all details before applying. In case of any discrepancy, the official notification will prevail.