The ISRO – National Remote Sensing Centre (NRSC) has officially announced a massive 2026 recruitment Notification (Advt. No. NRSC/RMT/1/2026) to fill 48 Research Scientist, Project Associate-I, Project Scientist-B vacancies. The applicants satisfying the requisite qualification may apply through ONLINE MODE only, Apply Online on the official Web-site of this ISRO – National Remote Sensing Centre (NRSC) i.e. https://www.nrsc.gov.in/. The online application portal will be opened on 01.08.2026 for filling online applications and the date for closing the online application interface is 21.08.2026.
Eligible candidates with qualifications B.E/B.Tech, M.E/M.Tech, M.sc can apply online. Candidates should note that the primary Job locations for these posts are Hyderabad. Registered candidates will receive a link to download their exam hall tickets via email approximately 4 to 7 days prior to the examination date.
ISRO NRSC Current Notification 2026 [Key Highlights]
| Organization Name: ISRO NRSC – National Remote Sensing Centre |
| Notification No: NRSC/RMT/1/2026 |
| Job Category: Central Govt Jobs |
| Employment Type: Contract Basis |
| Total No of Vacancies: 48 Research Scientist, Project Associate-I, Project Scientist-B Posts |
| Place of Posting: Hyderabad |
| Starting Date: 01.08.2026 |
| Last Date: 21.08.2026 |
| Apply Mode: Online |
| Official Website: https://www.nrsc.gov.in/ |
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Current ISRO NRSC Job Openings:
- Research Scientist (RS20) – 03 Posts
- Research Scientist (RS21) – 05 Posts
- Research Scientist (RS22) – 02 Posts
- Research Scientist (RS23) – 02 Posts
- Research Scientist (RS24) – 01 Post
- Research Scientist (RS25) – 01 Post
- Project Associate-I (PAI-06) – 03 Posts
- Project Associate II (PAII-02) – 01 Post
- Project Associate II (PAII-03) – 01 Post
- Project Scientist-B (PSB03) – 01 Post
- Project Scientist-B (PSB04) – 01 Post
- Project Scientist-B (PSB05) – 05 Posts
- Project Scientist-B (PSB06) – 01 Post
- Project Scientist-I (PSI-06) – 02 Posts
- Junior Research Fellow (JRF30) – 09 Posts
- Junior Research Fellow (JRF31) – 06 Posts
- Junior Research Fellow (JRF32) – 01 Post
- Junior Research Fellow (JRF33) – 01 Post
- Junior Research Fellow (JRF34) – 01 Post
- Junior Research Fellow (JRF35) – 01 Post
ISRO NRSC Eligibility Criteria:
Educational Qualification for ISRO NRSC:
- Research Scientist (RS20) –
- Essential Qualification: M.E. / M. Tech in Civil Engg with Specialization in Hydrology / Irrigation Water Management / Water Resources or Equivalent Specialization with B.E. / B. Tech in Civil Engineering / Agriculture Engineering
- Research Scientist (RS21) –
- Essential Qualification: M.E / M. Tech in Remote Sensing & GIS / Geoinformatics/ Spatial Information Technology or Equivalent Specialization with B.E. / B. Tech in Civil Engineering
- Research Scientist (RS22) –
- Essential Qualification: M.Sc, M.Sc Tech, M.Tech in Geology, Applied, Geology or Equivalent Specialization. with B.Sc in Geology and Physics/Mathematics as Compulsory subjects
- Research Scientist (RS23) –
- Essential Qualification: M.E / M. Tech in Remote Sensing & GIS / Geoinformatics or Equivalent Specialization. with B.E/B.Tech in any branch of Engineering
- Research Scientist (RS24) –
- Essential Qualification: M.E/M.Tech in Computer Science & Engineering/ Information Technology or Equivalent Specialization. with B.E/B.Tech in Computer Science & Engineering/ Information Technology or Equivalent Specialization
- Research Scientist (RS25) –
- Essential Qualification: M.E/M.Tech in Data Science & Analytics/Computer Vision/ Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning or Equivalent Specialization. with B.E/B.Tech in any branch of Engineering.
- Desirable Qualification: Experience in satellite data analysis, remote sensing applications, GIS and programming (Python/R/Google Earth Engine)
- Project Associate-I (PAI-06) –
- Essential Qualification: B.E./B.Tech in Computer Science & Engineering/ Information Technology or Equivalent Specialization.
- Project Associate II (PAII-02) –
- Essential Qualification: B.E./B.Tech. in Computer Science & Engineering/ Information Technology or Equivalent Specialization. 02 years of experience in Research and Development in Industrial and Academic Institutions, or Science and Technology Organisations, and Scientific activities and services.
- Desirable Qualification: Working knowledge of programming with expertise in AI, ML, DL, Python, React JS, OpenLayers, Flutter, Leaflet, Geoserver, PostgreSQL, PostGIS, Geospatial Data Management, GIS Database Handling.
- Project Associate II (PAII-03) –
- Essential Qualification: B.E./B.Tech. in Geoinformatics or Equivalent Specialization. OR M.Sc. in Geoinformatics/Remote Sensing & GIS or Equivalent Specialization with B.Sc. Physics/ Mathematics as one of the subjects. ii. 02 years of experience in Research and Development in Industrial and Academic Institutions, or Science and Technology Organisations, and Scientific activities and services.
- Desirable Qualification: Working knowledge of Remote Sensing & GIS
- Project Scientist-B (PSB03) –
- Essential Qualification: M.Sc, M.Sc Tech/ M.Tech in Geology/ Applied Geology or Equivalent Specialization. with B.Sc in Geology and Physics/Mathematics as Compulsory Subjects
- Project Scientist-B (PSB04) –
- Essential Qualification: M.Sc. in Remote Sensing & GIS/ Geoinformatics/ Geospatial Technology/ Spatial Information Technology or Equivalent Specialization. with B.Sc. Physics/ Mathematics/Geology as a compulsory subject OR B.E./B.Tech in Geoinformatics or Equivalent Specialization.
- Project Scientist-B (PSB05) –
- Essential Qualification: .B.E./B.Tech. in Computer Science & Engineering/ Information Technology or Equivalent Specialization.
- Desirable Qualification: Experience in Python/ JavaScript (React, Angular, Express)/ C and C++ programming languages. Knowledge about UNIX operating system and Bash Scripting. Good knowledge of database (SQL – Postgres, SQLite). Experience in web development frameworks preferably in Django or Flask.
- Project Scientist-B (PSB06) –
- Essential Qualification: M.Sc. in Remote Sensing / GIS/ Remote Sensing & GIS/ Geo informatics / Geomatics / Geospatial Technology/ Spatial Information Technology/ Environmental sciences/ Agriculture (with specialization
- Desirable Qualification: Agricultural Physics/ Agricultural Engineering/Agrometeorology) or Equivalent Specialization. with B.Sc. in Agriculture (4 years degree course) or Life Sciences or Physical Sciences or Equivalent Specialization.Knowledge in digital image analysis, thematic classification, preparation of geo-database. 2. Working Knowledge of – ArcMap / QGIS / ERDAS
- Project Scientist-I (PSI-06) –
- Essential Qualification: M.E./M.Tech in Computer Science & Engineering/ Information Technology or Equivalent Specialization. with B.E/B.Tech in Computer Science & Engineering/ Information Technology or Equivalent Specialization.
- Junior Research Fellow (JRF30) –
- Essential Qualification: Masters Degree in Physics / Atmospheric Science / Meteorology / Earth System Science / Climate Science / Geophysics / Remote Sensing & GIS / Geoinformatics or Equivalent Specialization.
- Junior Research Fellow (JRF31) –
- Essential Qualification: Masters Degree in Physics/Oceanography/ Ocean Science/ Marine Science / Earth System Science / Geophysics / Remote Sensing & GIS / Geoinformatics /Applied Geophysics or Equivalent Specialization.
- Junior Research Fellow (JRF32) –
- Essential Qualification: M.Sc. in Agrometeorology or Equivalent Specialization. with B.Sc in Agriculture (4 years degree course).
- Junior Research Fellow (JRF33) –
- Essential Qualification: M.E./M.Tech in Remote Sensing & GIS or Equivalent Specialization with B.E. / B. Tech in Computer Science & Engineering/ Geoinformatics or Equivalent Specialization. OR M.Sc. in Agriculture (Agronomy/ Agrometeorology/ Crop Physiology/ Agri-Physics). with a Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture (4 Years degree course).
- Desirable Qualification: Working experience in remote sensing, image processing, eddy covariance flux tower data analysis.
- Junior Research Fellow (JRF34) –
- Essential Qualification: M.Sc. in Agriculture/ Horticulture or Equivalent Specialization. with B.Sc. in Agriculture / Horticulture (4 years).
- Desirable Qualification: Working experience in Geo-informatics / Remote Sensing & GIS applications.
- Junior Research Fellow (JRF35) –
- Essential Qualification: B.E./B.Tech in Computer Science & Engineering/ Data Science/ Artificial Intelligence or Equivalent Specialization. OR M.Sc. in Computer Science / Data Science or Equivalent Specialization
Age Limit for ISRO NRSC: (As on 21.08.2026)
- JRF – 28 years
- RS (M. Sc based) – 28 years
- RS (M. Tech based) – 30 years
- PA-I, PA-II ,PS-I , PS-B – 35 years
Relaxation of Upper age limit:
- +5 Years for ST/SC
- +3 Years for OBC (NCL)
- Persons with Disabilities candidate:
- +10 Years for UR
- +13 Years for OBC (NCL)
- +15 Years for ST/SC
- For Ex-Servicemen Applicants: As per Govt. Policy
Pay Scale for ISRO NRSC:
- Research Scientist – Rs.56,100 +HRA
- Project Associate-I – Rs.31,000+HRA
- Project Associate II – Rs.35,000+ HRA
- Project Scientist-B – Rs.56,000 + HRA
- Project Scientist-I – Rs.56,000 + HRA
- Junior Research Fellow – Rs.37,000 + HRA
Method of Selection for ISRO NRSC:
- Shortlisting
- Interview
Application Fee for ISRO NRSC:
- For ST/SC/Ex-s/PWD Applicants – Rs.250/- (Refundable)
- For Other Applicants – Rs.250/-
- Payment Mode: Online
How to Submit an Application:
Eligible candidates shall apply online between 01.08.2026 and 21.08.2026 (both days inclusive) through the ‘Careers’ page of the ISRO – National Remote Sensing Centre (NRSC) website https://www.nrsc.gov.in/ after carefully going through the instructions given in Official Notification.
Crucial Dates:
- Opening Date of online application portal: 01.08.2026
- Closing Date of online application portal: 21.08.2026
ISRO NRSC Advertisement & Apply Link:
| Official Career Page of ISRO NRSC: Click Here to Website |
| Advertisement for ISRO NRSC: Click Here to Download |
| Online Application Form for ISRO NRSC: Click Here to Apply |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):
- Is ISRO NRSC positions a permanent job?
- No, its a Contract Basis Job.
- What is the last date to apply for Junior Research Fellow recruitment 2026?
- The last date to submit your online application for the ISRO NRSC positions is 21.08.2026. The online application portal opened on 01.08.2026.
- Where will the selected candidates be posted?
- The official place of posting for all the 48 positions will be Hyderabad. Eligible candidates possessing a B.E/B.Tech, M.E/M.Tech, M.sc can apply exclusively via the online mode.
- What is the selection process for ISRO NRSC positions?
- The method of selection depends on the specific job profile but generally includes the following stages: Shortlisting, Interview
