ISRO U R Rao Satellite Centre (URSC) invites online recruitment applications through ISRO U R Rao Satellite Centre (URSC) website (https://www.isro.gov.in/) (Advt. No. URSC:02:2026) for the following posts of 17 Junior Research Fellow vacancies on regular basis. The applicants satisfying the requisite qualification may apply through ONLINE MODE only, According to the official timeline, the online application portal opens today, 12.06.2026, and interested applicants must submit their forms before the closing date on 11.07.2026.
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Eligible candidates possessing a M.E / M.Tech / M.Sc can apply exclusively via the online mode. The primary job locations for these coveted Junior Research Fellow (JRF) posts are spread Bengaluru. Following a successful submission, registered candidates will receive a secure link to download their official exam hall tickets and interview call letters via email approximately 4 to 7 days prior to the examination date.
ISRO URSC Current Notification 2026 [Key Highlights]
| Organization Name: ISRO U R Rao Satellite Centre (URSC) |
| Notification No: URSC:02:2026 |
| Job Category: Central Govt Jobs |
| Employment Type: Contract Basis |
| Total No of Vacancies: 17 Junior Research Fellow Posts |
| Place of Posting: Bengaluru |
| Starting Date: 12.06.2026 |
| Last Date: 11.07.2026 |
| Apply Mode: Online |
| Official Website: https://www.isro.gov.in/ |
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Current ISRO URSC Job Openings:
- Junior Research Fellow – E1 – 01 Post
- Junior Research Fellow – E2 – 01 Post
- Junior Research Fellow – E3 – 01 Post
- Junior Research Fellow – E4 – 02 Posts
- Junior Research Fellow – E5 – 01 Post
- Junior Research Fellow – E6 – 01 Post
- Junior Research Fellow – E7 – 01 Post
- Junior Research Fellow – E8 – 01 Post
- Junior Research Fellow – E9 – 01 Post
- Junior Research Fellow – E10 – 01 Post
- Junior Research Fellow – E11 – 01 Post
- Junior Research Fellow – E12 – 01 Post
- Junior Research Fellow – E13 – 01 Post
- Junior Research Fellow – M1 – 01 Post
- Junior Research Fellow – M2 – 01 Post
- Junior Research Fellow – M3 – 01 Post
ISRO URSC Eligibility Criteria:
Educational Qualification for ISRO URSC:
- For Position No. JRF-E1, JRF-E2, JRF-E3, JRF-E4, JRF-E5, JRF-E6, JRF-E7, JRF-E8, JRF-E9, JRF-E10, JRF-E11, JRF-E12, JRF-M1, JRF-M2, JRF-M3: M.E. / M.Tech / M.Sc (Engg.) or equivalent post graduate degree in First Class with an aggregate minimum of 60% or CGPA/CPI grading of 6.5 on a 10 point scale. The candidates who are selected through National Eligibility Tests – CSIR – UGC – NET including lectureship (Assistant Professorship) or GATE or Selected through National level examinations conducted by Central Government Departments and their agencies and institutions such as DST, DBT, DAE, DOS, DRDO, MoE, ICAR, ICMR, IIT, IISc, IISER, NISER, etc. are only eligible to apply.
- For Position No. JRF-E13: M.Sc in First Class with an aggregate minimum of 65% average of all Semesters or 6.84 CGPA/CPI on a 10 point scale. The candidates who are selected through National Eligibility Tests – CSIR – UGC – NET including lectureship (Assistant Professorship) or GATE or Selected through National level examinations conducted by Central Government Departments and their agencies and institutions such as DST, DBT, DAE, DOS, DRDO, MoE, ICAR, ICMR, IIT, IISc, IISER, NISER, etc. are only eligible to apply.
Age Limit for ISRO URSC: (As on 11.07.2026)
- Junior Research Fellow – E1 – Maximum Age of 28 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 URSC:
- Junior Research Fellow – Rs.37,000/-
Method of Selection for ISRO URSC:
- Short Listing
- Interview
How to Submit an Application:
Eligible candidates shall apply online between 12.06.2026 and 11.07.2026 (both days inclusive) through the ‘Careers’ page of the ISRO U R Rao Satellite Centre (URSC) website https://www.isro.gov.in/ after carefully going through the instructions given in Official Notification.
Crucial Dates:
- Opening Date of online application portal: 12.06.2026
- Closing Date of online application portal: 11.07.2026
ISRO URSC Advertisement & Apply Link:
| Official Career Page of ISRO URSC: Click Here to Website |
| Advertisement for ISRO URSC: Click Here to Download |
| Online Application Form for ISRO URSC: Click Here to Apply |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):
Is ISRO URSC positions a permanent job?
No, its a Contract Basis Job.
What is the last date to apply for Junior Research Fellow (JRF) recruitment 2026?
The last date to submit your online application for the ISRO URSC positions is 11.07.2026. The online application portal opened on 12.06.2026.
Where will the selected candidates be posted?
The official place of posting for all the 17 positions will be Bengaluru.
What is the selection process for ISRO URSC positions?
The method of selection depends on the specific job profile but generally includes the following stages: Short Listing, Interview
What is the crucial date for reckoning age for this Junior Research Fellow (JRF)?
The crucial date for reckoning age is 11.07.2026.
