U R Rao Satellite Centre (URSC), Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), Bengaluru has released the recruitment notification for Technician-B, Heavy Vehicle Driver-A, Light Vehicle Driver-A and Staff Car Driver-A posts. A total of 61 vacancies are available. Eligible candidates can apply online from 24 October 2026 to 13 November 2026.
The recruitment includes 46 Technician-B vacancies and 15 Driver-A vacancies. The selection process includes initial screening, a written test or computer-based test and a qualifying skill test, depending on the post.
URSC Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruiting Organisation | U R Rao Satellite Centre (URSC), Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) |
| Advertisement Number | URSC:04:2026 |
| Advertisement Date | 24 October 2026 |
| Post Names | Technician-B, Heavy Vehicle Driver-A, Light Vehicle Driver-A, Staff Car Driver-A |
| Total Vacancies | 61 |
| Technician-B Vacancies | 46 |
| Driver-A Vacancies | 15 |
| Qualification | SSLC/SSC/Matriculation with relevant ITI/NTC/NAC qualification for Technician-B; SSLC/SSC/Matriculation with prescribed driving experience and valid licence for Driver-A posts |
| Age Limit | 18 to 35 years as on 13 November 2026 |
| Pay | Level 3: ₹21,700 + admissible allowances for Technician-B; Level 2: ₹19,900 + admissible allowances for Driver-A posts |
| Application Fee | ₹500 initially per application; ₹400 refunded to candidates who appear in the written test, while eligible fee-exempt candidates receive full refund |
| Selection Process | Initial Screening, Written Test/Computer Based Test and Skill Test |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Start Date | 24 October 2026 at 5:00 PM |
| Application Last Date | 13 November 2026 at 11:55 PM |
| Eligibility Crucial Date | 13 November 2026 |
| Job Location | Bengaluru, Karnataka |
| Employment Type | Temporary, but likely to continue |
| Official Websites | ISRO and URSC |
URSC Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement Date | 24 October 2026 |
| Online Application Start | 24 October 2026 at 5:00 PM |
| Last Date to Submit Application | 13 November 2026 at 11:55 PM |
| Last Date for Application Fee Payment | 13 November 2026 |
| Crucial Date of Eligibility | 13 November 2026 |
The notification specifies 24 October 2026 as the opening date for online applications and 13 November 2026 as the closing date for submission and application fee payment. The online registration link will be available from 5:00 PM on 24 October 2026 until 11:55 PM on 13 November 2026.
URSC Vacancy 2026
| Post | Post Code | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Technician-B | 01 to 08 | 46 |
| Light Vehicle Driver-A | 09 | 3 |
| Staff Car Driver-A | 10 | 2 |
| Heavy Vehicle Driver-A | 11 | 10 |
| Total | - | 61 |
URSC Technician-B Vacancy 2026
| Post Code | Discipline / Trade | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| 01 | Electronics Mechanic / Technician Power Electronics Systems / Mechanic Consumer Electronics Appliances / Instrument Mechanic / Mechanic Industrial Electronics | 24 |
| 02 | Fitter | 8 |
| 03 | Electrician | 4 |
| 04 | Refrigeration and Air Conditioning (R&AC) | 5 |
| 05 | Turner | 1 |
| 06 | Machinist | 2 |
| 07 | Motor Vehicle Mechanic | 1 |
| 08 | Electroplater | 1 |
| Total | Technician-B | 46 |
The notification provides separate category-wise reservations and PwBD/Ex-Servicemen provisions for the individual Technician-B trades. Out of the Technician-B vacancies, 21 URSC vacancies are reserved for Ex-Servicemen.
URSC Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF
The official notification is Advertisement No. URSC:04:2026 dated 24 October 2026. It contains the detailed vacancy distribution, trade-wise qualifications, reservation provisions, age limit, pay, application fee, examination pattern, syllabus and selection procedure.
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URSC Driver Vacancy 2026
| Post Code | Post Name | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| 09 | Light Vehicle Driver-A | 3 |
| 10 | Staff Car Driver-A | 2 |
| 11 | Heavy Vehicle Driver-A | 10 |
| Total | Driver-A Posts | 15 |
The Driver-A vacancies include category reservations specified in the notification. Eight URSC vacancies across Light Vehicle Driver-A and Heavy Vehicle Driver-A are reserved for Ex-Servicemen, including two Light Vehicle Driver-A posts and six Heavy Vehicle Driver-A posts.
URSC Recruitment 2026 Eligibility
Technician-B
Candidates applying for Technician-B posts must have passed SSLC, SSC or Matriculation and possess the relevant ITI, NTC or NAC qualification in the prescribed trade from NCVT.
The notification covers the following Technician-B trades:
- Electronics Mechanic / Technician Power Electronics Systems / Mechanic Consumer Electronics Appliances / Instrument Mechanic / Mechanic Industrial Electronics
- Fitter
- Electrician
- Refrigeration and Air Conditioning
- Turner
- Machinist
- Motor Vehicle Mechanic
- Electroplater
The trade-specific qualification requirements are prescribed in the vacancy table. Candidates should check the exact ITI/NTC/NAC trade before applying.
Light Vehicle Driver-A
- SSLC/SSC/Matriculation pass or equivalent.
- Three years of experience as a Light Vehicle Driver.
- Valid Driving Licence for light vehicles.
- The prescribed experience must be acquired after obtaining the valid driving licence.
- Experience certificates must be issued by Government/Semi-Government agencies, registered companies, societies, trusts or similar organisations.
- Part-time experience is not counted.
The candidate must possess the prescribed qualification, experience and other applicable requirements by the last date of online application.
Staff Car Driver-A
- SSLC/SSC/Matriculation pass or equivalent.
- Three years of experience as a Light Vehicle Driver.
- Valid Light Vehicle Driving Licence.
- The prescribed experience must be obtained after acquiring the valid driving licence.
- Other applicable requirements under the Karnataka Motor Vehicle Act must be fulfilled within the prescribed period after joining.
Heavy Vehicle Driver-A
- SSLC/SSC/Matriculation pass or equivalent.
- Five years of driving experience, including at least three years as a Heavy Vehicle Driver and the remaining period as a Light Motor Vehicle Driver.
- Valid Heavy Vehicle Driving Licence.
- Public Service Badge wherever statutorily required.
- The prescribed experience must be obtained after acquiring the valid driving licence.
The notification also specifies that the required experience certificate must come from Government/Semi-Government agencies, registered companies, societies, trusts or similar organisations. Experience certificates issued by individuals are not accepted.
URSC Recruitment 2026 Age Limit
The age limit for Technician-B and Driver-A posts is 18 to 35 years as on 13 November 2026.
SC/ST candidates are eligible for five years' upper-age relaxation against reserved vacancies, while OBC candidates are eligible for three years' relaxation against reserved vacancies. Other applicable relaxations are available according to Government of India rules. No relaxation is available against an unreserved vacancy merely because the candidate belongs to a reserved category.
URSC Recruitment 2026 Salary
| Post | Pay Level | Approx. Gross Emoluments |
|---|---|---|
| Technician-B | Level 3 | ₹21,700 per month + admissible allowances |
| Light Vehicle Driver-A | Level 2 | ₹19,900 per month + admissible allowances |
| Staff Car Driver-A | Level 2 | ₹19,900 per month + admissible allowances |
| Heavy Vehicle Driver-A | Level 2 | ₹19,900 per month + admissible allowances |
The notification specifies Level 3 pay for Technician-B and Level 2 pay for the Driver-A posts. URSC/ISRO also provides applicable benefits and facilities subject to the prescribed terms and conditions.
URSC Recruitment 2026 Application Fee
| Particular | Fee |
|---|---|
| Initial payment for each application | ₹500 |
| Non-refundable application fee | ₹100 |
| Refund for candidates who appear in the written test | ₹400 |
| Women / SC / ST / PwBD / Ex-Servicemen candidates who are exempt from application fee | Full refund of ₹500 after appearing in the written test |
All candidates initially have to pay ₹500 for each application. For candidates who appear in the written test, ₹400 is refunded after deduction of the ₹100 application fee. Candidates eligible for fee exemption receive a full refund. No refund is considered if a candidate does not appear in the written test.
URSC Recruitment 2026 Selection Process
The selection process begins with initial screening based on academic performance and other parameters provided in the online application. Only screened-in candidates are called for the written test. Candidates qualifying in the written test according to the prescribed standards are shortlisted for the skill test based on the number of vacancies.
For Technician-B, candidates are shortlisted for the Skill Test in a 1:5 ratio, with a minimum of 10 candidates. For Driver-A posts, candidates qualifying in the written test are shortlisted for the Skill Test in a 1:10 ratio.
The Skill Test is qualifying in nature and is conducted for 100 marks. Candidates must secure 60 marks to qualify, with no relaxation in the Skill Test qualifying marks.
URSC Technician-B Exam Pattern 2026
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Written Test | 80 MCQs |
| Duration | 1.5 Hours |
| Marking Scheme | +1 for correct answer and -0.33 for wrong answer |
| Unreserved Pass Marks | 32/80 |
| Reserved Pass Marks | 24/80, where the post is reserved |
| Skill Test | 100 marks, qualifying in nature |
The Technician-B written test is based on the prescribed curriculum. Candidates qualifying in the written test are shortlisted for the Skill Test in a 1:5 ratio, with a minimum of 10 candidates.
URSC Driver-A Exam Pattern 2026
| Part | Questions | Subject |
|---|---|---|
| Part A | 50 | Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 and related topics |
| Part B | 15 | Elementary English, 8th standard level |
| Part C | 15 | Elementary Arithmetic, 10th standard level |
| Part D | 20 | General Knowledge and Current Affairs |
| Total | 100 | Multiple Choice Questions |
The Driver-A written test contains 100 multiple-choice questions and is conducted for 120 minutes. Each correct answer carries one mark and one-fourth negative marking applies for every wrong answer. Candidates must secure 50% marks in Part A and 50% marks jointly in Parts B, C and D for qualifying in the written test.
Driver-A Written Test Syllabus
- Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, including licensing, registration, transport vehicle control, traffic control, insurance, offences and penalties, mandatory signs and accident claims.
- Elementary English including synonyms, antonyms, correct use of verbs and filling blanks with appropriate words and phrases.
- Elementary arithmetic including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentage, ratio and average.
- General Knowledge and Current Affairs, Who's Who, States and Capitals of India and Geography of India.
The Driver-A syllabus is prescribed separately in the notification for Heavy Vehicle Driver-A, Light Vehicle Driver-A and Staff Car Driver-A posts.
URSC Recruitment 2026 Skill Test
The Skill Test is purely qualifying in nature and carries 100 marks. Candidates must secure at least 60 marks to qualify, and no category-wise relaxation is applicable in the Skill Test.
The written test may be conducted online or offline. The Written Test/Computer Based Test may be conducted in Bengaluru or different cities across India, while the Skill Test for shortlisted candidates will be conducted only in Bengaluru.
URSC Recruitment 2026 Application Process
- Visit the official ISRO or URSC website.
- Open the online application link for URSC Advertisement No. URSC:04:2026.
- Complete the online registration with the required details.
- Select the eligible post and trade, wherever applicable.
- Enter personal, educational, experience and other required information.
- Upload the required documents in the prescribed format.
- Pay the applicable initial application amount.
- Verify all details carefully before final submission.
- Submit the application online.
- Save the online registration number and take a printout of the submitted application for future reference.
The online registration link is hosted on the ISRO and URSC websites from 24 October 2026 at 5:00 PM to 13 November 2026 at 11:55 PM. Applications are accepted only through the online mode.
Documents Required for URSC Recruitment 2026
- Educational qualification certificates and marksheets
- ITI/NTC/NAC certificate for applicable Technician-B posts
- Valid driving licence for Driver-A posts
- Experience certificate for Driver-A posts
- Category certificate, where applicable
- PwBD/Ex-Servicemen certificates, where applicable
- Other documents specified in the online application
The uploaded documents will be verified during the Skill Test. Mere admission to the written or skill test does not establish eligibility for final selection.
URSC Recruitment 2026 Important Instructions
- Candidates must ensure that they fulfil all eligibility requirements before applying.
- The prescribed qualification and experience must be possessed by the last date of online application wherever specified.
- For Driver-A posts, the required experience must be acquired after obtaining the valid driving licence.
- Part-time experience is not counted towards the prescribed experience.
- Experience certificates issued by individuals are not accepted.
- Candidates must enter bank account details correctly where required for application-fee refund.
- The application fee will not be refunded if the candidate does not appear in the written test.
- PwBD and Ex-Servicemen candidates can apply for suitable posts even where the vacancy is not specifically reserved for them, subject to the prescribed conditions.
