National Remote Sensing Centre (NRSC), one of the primary centres of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) under the Department of Space, has released Advertisement No. NRSC/RMT/1/2026 for recruitment to various temporary research personnel positions.
A total of 48 vacancies have been announced for Research Scientist, Project Associate-I, Project Associate-II, Project Scientist-B, Project Scientist-I and Junior Research Fellow posts. Eligible candidates can submit their applications online through the NRSC recruitment portal from 01 August 2026 at 10:00 AM to 21 August 2026 at 5:00 PM.
Official Notification PDF: ISRO NRSC Research Scientist, Project Associate and More Recruitment 2026
ISRO NRSC Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | National Remote Sensing Centre (NRSC) |
| Parent Organization | Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) |
| Department | Department of Space, Government of India |
| Advertisement No. | NRSC/RMT/1/2026 |
| Advertisement Date | 01 August 2026 |
| Post Names | Research Scientist, Project Associate-I, Project Associate-II, Project Scientist-B, Project Scientist-I and Junior Research Fellow |
| Total Vacancies | 48 |
| Nature of Posts | Temporary and project-based |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Start Date | 01 August 2026 at 10:00 AM |
| Last Date to Apply | 21 August 2026 at 5:00 PM |
| Job Location | Hyderabad, Shadnagar, New Delhi, Bengaluru and other NRSC/ISRO centres across India |
ISRO NRSC Vacancy 2026 Details
| Post Name | Post Codes | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Research Scientist | RS20 to RS25 | 14 |
| Project Associate-I | PAI-06 | 03 |
| Project Associate-II | PAII-02 and PAII-03 | 02 |
| Project Scientist-B | PSB03 to PSB06 | 08 |
| Project Scientist-I | PSI-06 | 02 |
| Junior Research Fellow | JRF30 to JRF35 | 19 |
| Total | - | 48 |
Post Code-Wise Vacancy Details
| Post Code | Post Name | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| RS20 | Research Scientist | 03 |
| RS21 | Research Scientist | 05 |
| RS22 | Research Scientist | 02 |
| RS23 | Research Scientist | 02 |
| RS24 | Research Scientist | 01 |
| RS25 | Research Scientist | 01 |
| PAI-06 | Project Associate-I | 03 |
| PAII-02 | Project Associate-II | 01 |
| PAII-03 | Project Associate-II | 01 |
| PSB03 | Project Scientist-B | 01 |
| PSB04 | Project Scientist-B | 01 |
| PSB05 | Project Scientist-B | 05 |
| PSB06 | Project Scientist-B | 01 |
| PSI-06 | Project Scientist-I | 02 |
| JRF30 | Junior Research Fellow | 09 |
| JRF31 | Junior Research Fellow | 06 |
| JRF32 | Junior Research Fellow | 01 |
| JRF33 | Junior Research Fellow | 01 |
| JRF34 | Junior Research Fellow | 01 |
| JRF35 | Junior Research Fellow | 01 |
Educational Qualification
The required qualification varies according to the post code. Candidates must possess qualifications in the relevant engineering, science, remote sensing, geoinformatics, agriculture, geology, computer science or allied discipline.
Research Scientist – RS20
- M.E./M.Tech in Civil Engineering with specialisation in Water Resources, Hydrology, Irrigation Water Management or an equivalent specialisation.
- B.E./B.Tech in Civil Engineering or Agricultural Engineering.
Research Scientist – RS21
- M.E./M.Tech in Remote Sensing and GIS, Geoinformatics, Spatial Information Technology or an equivalent specialisation.
- B.E./B.Tech in Civil Engineering.
Research Scientist – RS22
- M.Sc./M.Sc Tech/M.Tech in Geology, Applied Geology or an equivalent specialisation.
- B.Sc with Geology and Physics or Mathematics as compulsory subjects.
Research Scientist – RS23
- M.E./M.Tech in Remote Sensing and GIS, Geoinformatics or an equivalent specialisation.
- B.E./B.Tech in any branch of Engineering.
Research Scientist – RS24
- M.E./M.Tech in Computer Science and Engineering, Information Technology or an equivalent specialisation.
- B.E./B.Tech in Computer Science and Engineering, Information Technology or an equivalent discipline.
Research Scientist – RS25
- M.E./M.Tech in Data Science and Analytics, Computer Vision, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning or an equivalent specialisation.
- B.E./B.Tech in any engineering branch.
- Experience in satellite-data analysis, GIS, remote-sensing applications and Python, R or Google Earth Engine is desirable.
Project Associate-I – PAI-06
- B.E./B.Tech in Computer Science and Engineering, Information Technology or an equivalent specialisation.
- Knowledge of programming, web technologies, RESTful APIs, frontend and backend frameworks and database management is desirable.
Project Associate-II – PAII-02
- B.E./B.Tech in Computer Science and Engineering, Information Technology or an equivalent specialisation.
- Two years of research and development experience in industrial or academic institutions, science and technology organisations, scientific activities or services.
Project Associate-II – PAII-03
- B.E./B.Tech in Geoinformatics or an equivalent discipline.
- Alternatively, M.Sc in Geoinformatics, Remote Sensing and GIS or an equivalent specialisation with Physics or Mathematics at B.Sc level.
- Two years of relevant research and development experience.
Project Scientist-B
- Post-wise qualifications include M.Sc, M.Sc Tech, M.Tech, B.E. or B.Tech in Geology, Applied Geology, Remote Sensing, GIS, Geoinformatics, Computer Science, Information Technology, Agriculture, Life Sciences, Physical Sciences and related disciplines.
Project Scientist-I – PSI-06
- M.E./M.Tech in Computer Science and Engineering, Information Technology or an equivalent specialisation.
- B.E./B.Tech in Computer Science and Engineering, Information Technology or an equivalent discipline.
Junior Research Fellow
- Relevant postgraduate qualification in Physics, Atmospheric Science, Meteorology, Earth System Science, Climate Science, Geophysics, Oceanography, Marine Science, Remote Sensing, GIS, Geoinformatics, Agriculture, Horticulture, Computer Science, Data Science or allied disciplines.
- JRF candidates must qualify in an applicable national eligibility examination with a valid score card in the advertised discipline.
Minimum Marks Required
| Qualification | Minimum Marks |
|---|---|
| M.E./M.Tech | Minimum 60% aggregate or CGPA/CPI 6.5 on a 10-point scale |
| M.Sc/M.Sc Tech | Minimum 65% aggregate or CGPA/CPI 6.84 on a 10-point scale |
| B.E./B.Tech | Minimum 65% aggregate or CGPA/CPI 6.84 on a 10-point scale |
| B.Sc | Minimum 60% marks or CGPA 6.5 on a 10-point scale |
Important Qualification Conditions
- All degrees must be recognised by AICTE, UGC or another organisation authorised by the Government of India.
- The essential qualification must have been completed within the course duration prescribed by the university.
- Only candidates who have passed the required qualification are eligible.
- Candidates awaiting final results are not eligible to apply.
- B.Tech or M.Tech qualifications obtained through Open and Distance Learning mode are not accepted.
- Rounding off the percentage or CGPA is not permitted.
Age Limit
| Position | UR/EWS | OBC | SC/ST |
|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Research Fellow | 28 Years | 31 Years | 33 Years |
| Research Scientist – M.Sc Based | 28 Years | 31 Years | 33 Years |
| Research Scientist – M.Tech Based | 30 Years | 33 Years | 35 Years |
| Project Associate-I, Project Associate-II, Project Scientist-I and Project Scientist-B | 35 Years | 38 Years | 40 Years |
The age limit will be calculated as on 21 August 2026. Ex-Servicemen and Persons with Benchmark Disabilities are eligible for upper-age relaxation as per Government of India rules.
ISRO NRSC Salary 2026
| Post Name | Monthly Emoluments |
|---|---|
| Research Scientist | Rs. 56,100 + HRA + DA as per Government of India norms |
| Project Associate-I | Rs. 31,000 + HRA |
| Project Associate-II | Rs. 35,000 + HRA |
| Project Scientist-I | Rs. 56,000 + HRA |
| Project Scientist-B | Rs. 56,000 + HRA, with a 5% increase for every two years subject to performance review |
| Junior Research Fellow | Rs. 37,000 + HRA, with the possibility of enhancement to Rs. 42,000 as SRF after two years, subject to successful completion and review |
Other Benefits
- House Rent Allowance will be paid at the prescribed rate if accommodation is not provided.
- Female candidates will be eligible for maternity leave as per Government of India instructions.
- Medical benefits for self will be available as per NRSC/ISRO rules.
- Selected candidates will not be entitled to benefits available to regular NRSC or ISRO employees.
Place of Posting
Selected candidates may be required to work at NRSC facilities in Hyderabad and Shadnagar in Rangareddy district. Certain posts have been specifically identified for RRSC North, New Delhi and RRSC South, Bengaluru.
Depending on organisational requirements, candidates may also be posted at NRSC regional centres in Delhi, Bengaluru, Nagpur, Kolkata and Jodhpur or anywhere in India under the Department of Space and ISRO.
Selection Process
- Screening of online applications
- Shortlisting based on prescribed eligibility and additional screening criteria
- Personal Interview
- Document Verification
- Medical Fitness
NRSC may fix additional criteria for shortlisting candidates. Only screened-in or shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview. Interview call letters will be sent through the registered email address.
Application Fee
Candidates are required to pay an application fee of Rs. 250 through the BharatKosh payment gateway.
- The fee must be paid online before final submission of the application.
- No extended date will be provided for payment of the application fee.
- Payment through cash, cheque, demand draft, money order or IPO will not be accepted.
- The application fee of Rs. 250 will be refunded to Women, SC, ST, PwBD and Ex-Servicemen candidates who satisfy the eligibility conditions and participate in the selection process.
- No refund will be given if an eligible candidate fails to attend the interview.
- Payment gateway service charges, if applicable, must be borne by the applicant.
How to Apply for ISRO NRSC Recruitment 2026
- Visit the NRSC career portal at www.nrsc.gov.in/Career_Apply.
- Open Advertisement No. NRSC/RMT/1/2026.
- Select the appropriate post code.
- Complete the online registration process.
- Enter personal, educational, category and communication details carefully.
- Upload the required photograph, signature, qualification certificates, mark sheets and other documents.
- Proceed to the BharatKosh payment gateway and pay the application fee.
- After successful payment, log in again and complete the final submission.
- Download the personalised registration confirmation form for future reference.
Documents Required
- Recent passport-size colour photograph
- Scanned signature
- Proof of date of birth
- Educational qualification certificates
- Semester-wise or year-wise mark sheets
- Experience certificate, where applicable
- Valid NET, GATE or other qualifying test score card for JRF posts
- SC, ST, OBC, EWS or PwBD certificate, where applicable
- Ex-Servicemen certificate, where applicable
- No Objection Certificate for candidates working in Government, PSU or autonomous organisations
- AIU equivalence certificate for qualifications awarded by foreign universities
Nature and Duration of Appointment
- All advertised positions are temporary and linked to specific research projects.
- The duration of engagement will depend on the approved period of the concerned project.
- Appointment against these posts does not provide any right to regular employment in NRSC, ISRO or the Department of Space.
- NRSC may terminate the engagement according to project requirements and applicable conditions.
Important Instructions
- Candidates must possess the required qualification on or before 21 August 2026.
- Only online applications will be accepted.
- Incomplete applications without photograph, signature, certificates or proof of date of birth will be rejected.
- Candidates must produce original documents along with one set of self-attested copies during the interview.
- Canvassing in any form will result in disqualification.
- Candidates should regularly check their registered email, including the spam folder, and the NRSC website.
- The number of vacancies is provisional and may change.
- NRSC/ISRO reserves the right not to fill any or all of the advertised positions.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement Date | 01 August 2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | 01 August 2026 at 10:00 AM |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 21 August 2026 at 5:00 PM |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 21 August 2026 at 5:00 PM |
| Cut-Off Date for Eligibility | 21 August 2026 |
