Indian Space Research Organisation
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ISRO URSC Technician & Driver Recruitment 2026

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Oct. 23, 2026
Technician-B (Electronics Mechanic / Power Electronics / Consumer Electronics / Instrument Mechanic / Industrial Electronics)Technician-B (Fitter)Technician-B (Electrician)Technician-B (Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning)Technician-B (Turner)Technician-B (Machinist)

Required Qualification

10th Pass40
Professional14
ITI12
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Quick Recruitment Snapshot

Key recruitment parameters at a glance before you apply

Vacancies
61 Posts
Pay Scale
Level 2 (₹19,900) to Level 3 (₹21,700) + Allowances
Age Limit
18 to 35 Years (as on 13.11.2026)
Job Location
Karnataka16Bengaluru7+1 More...

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Oct 24, 2026

2

Starts

Oct 24, 2026

3

Deadline

Nov 13, 2026

4

Exam Date

TBA

Application Window24 Oct – 13 Nov 2026
Exam / Test DateTo Be Announced

Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualifications

Who is eligible to apply for this recruitment? Check essential educational qualifications, branch/stream criteria, and age limits.

Educational Qualification

Post-wise Minimum Educational Qualifications:

  • Technician-B (46 Posts across Trades): Matriculation / SSLC / SSC pass with ITI / NTC / NAC certification from NCVT in the respective trade (Electronics Mechanic, Fitter, Electrician, R&AC, Turner, Machinist, Motor Vehicle Mechanic, Electroplater).
  • Light Vehicle Driver-A / Staff Car Driver-A (5 Posts): Matriculation / SSLC pass + 3 years experience as Light Vehicle Driver acquired after obtaining valid LVD driving license, with Public Service Badge (if statutory).
  • Heavy Vehicle Driver-A (10 Posts): Matriculation / SSLC pass + 5 years total driving experience (minimum 3 years as Heavy Vehicle Driver + balance period in light vehicles) acquired after obtaining valid driving license + valid HVD license and Public Service Badge.

Age Limit & Relaxations

Minimum age is 18 years and maximum age is 35 years as on the closing date (13.11.2026) for all posts. Relaxation in upper age limit: 5 years for SC/ST candidates and 3 years for OBC candidates against vacancies reserved for respective categories. Standard age relaxations for PwBD, Ex-Servicemen, and Central Government employees apply as per GoI rules.

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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

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How will candidates be selected? Multi-stage screening roadmap from application to final merit list.

Written Test / Computer Based Test (CBT)

Online / OfflineQualifying Only

Skill Test (Trade Test / Driving Test)

Offline (in Bengaluru)Qualifying Only

Selection is conducted through a two-stage evaluation process:

  • Written Test / CBT: Screened-in candidates appear for the Written Test. For Technician-B, the test comprises 80 trade-curriculum MCQs in 90 minutes. For Drivers, the test comprises 100 MCQs in 120 minutes across Motor Vehicles Act (50 Qs), English (15 Qs), Arithmetic (15 Qs), and General Knowledge (20 Qs).
  • Skill Test: Shortlisted candidates from the Written Test (in 1:5 ratio for Technician-B, minimum 10 candidates; in 1:10 ratio for Drivers) appear for the practical Skill Test / Driving Test in Bengaluru. The Skill Test is 100 marks and purely qualifying in nature (50/100 for UR, 40/100 for reserved categories for Technician-B; 60/100 for Drivers).
  • Final Merit: Final empanelment is determined strictly on the basis of marks secured in the Written Test among candidates who qualify in the Skill Test.

Syllabus & Exam Pattern Overview

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What is the examination structure? Mode of test, total marks, duration, and negative marking rules.

Exam Tier / Mode

Written Test (Technician-B)

Total Duration

90 Minutes

Negative Marking

0.33 marks per wrong answer (+1 for correct)

Subject / SectionQuestionsMax Marks
Trade Theory & Practical Knowledge (NCVT ITI Curriculum)8080
Exam Tier / Mode

Written Test (Driver Posts - LVD, HVD, Staff Car Driver)

Total Duration

120 Minutes

Negative Marking

0.25 marks per wrong answer (+1 for correct)

Subject / SectionQuestionsMax Marks
Part A: Motor Vehicles Act 1988, Licensing, Traffic Rules, Signs & Penalties5050
Part B: Elementary English (8th Standard Level - Synonyms, Antonyms, Verbs, Blanks)1515
Part C: Elementary Arithmetic (10th Standard Level - Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, Division, Ratio, Percentage, Average)1515
Part D: General Knowledge, Current Affairs, Indian Geography, States & Capitals2020
Total100100

Aspirant Ground Reality & Career Trajectory

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Practical service rules, posting locations, transfer policy, and promotion ladder curated from official gazettes.

Work Culture & Environment

Office/fieldwork balance, duties, organizational environment.

Technicians and Drivers are deployed at the premier U R Rao Satellite Centre (URSC) in Bengaluru, Karnataka, or the Master Control Facility (MCF) in Hassan. Technicians work inside cleanrooms, environmental test facilities, satellite integration bays, and specialized manufacturing workshops contributing to flagship satellite missions (Chandrayaan, Aditya-L1, NAVIC). Drivers manage operational transit, VIP staff movement, sensitive equipment transport, and logistics under Department of Space directives.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

Initial appointment is temporary with indefinite continuation, offering permanent Central Government employee status under Department of Space. Stationed in Bengaluru or Hassan with opportunities for internal transfers across ISRO centres.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

ISRO operates a distinctive Progressive Merit Promotion Scheme for Scientific & Technical (S&T) cadres where promotions to higher technician grades (Technician-B to Technician-C, D, and onwards) are delinked from vacancy availability and granted periodically on the basis of performance review scores.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

Avoid common application rejection triggers, photo/signature guidelines, and certificate validity windows.

  • Candidates must initially pay ₹500/- via BHARATKOSH; refund (full ₹500/- for fee-exempted categories, ₹400/- for others) is strictly conditional upon appearing in the Written Test. Absentee candidates receive zero refund.
  • For Driver posts, all prescribed experience (3 years for LVD, 5 years for HVD) must have been acquired strictly AFTER obtaining the valid driving license. Experience certificates from private individuals are invalid.
  • The Skill Test is conducted strictly in Bengaluru for all shortlisted candidates, regardless of where the written examination was attempted.
  • Final selection is determined strictly on the basis of marks scored in the Written Test among candidates who qualify in the Skill Test (minimum 50/100 for UR, 40/100 for reserved for Technician-B; 60/100 for Drivers).

Category-Wise Vacancy Breakdown & Pay Scale

Detailed post distribution across UR, OBC, EWS, SC, ST quotas and 7th CPC Pay Matrix / Monthly Stipend.

Category-Wise Vacancy Distribution

  • Technician-B (Electronics Mechanic / Power Electronics / etc.)24
  • Technician-B (Fitter)8
  • Technician-B (Electrician) [2 URSC + 2 MCF Hassan]4
  • Technician-B (Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning) [4 URSC + 1 MCF Hassan]5
  • Technician-B (Turner)1
  • Technician-B (Machinist)2
  • Technician-B (Motor Vehicle Mechanic)1
  • Technician-B (Electroplater)1
  • Light Vehicle Driver-A3
  • Staff Car Driver-A (Identified for DoS)2
  • Heavy Vehicle Driver-A [8 URSC + 2 MCF Hassan]10
Total Vacancies61 Posts

Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration

Technician-B posts carry Pay Matrix Level 3 (₹21,700 - ₹69,100). Driver posts carry Pay Matrix Level 2 (₹19,900 - ₹63,200). In addition to basic pay, employees are eligible for Dearness Allowance, House Rent Allowance, Transport Allowance, Subsidized Canteen facilities, Leave Travel Concession (LTC), and medical coverage under the Contributory Health Service Scheme (CHSS).

Technician-B: Pay Level 3 (₹21,700/- basic + DA, HRA, Transport Allowance); Light Vehicle Driver-A / Staff Car Driver-A / Heavy Vehicle Driver-A: Pay Level 2 (₹19,900/- basic + DA, HRA, Transport Allowance) under 7th Central Pay Commission.

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How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?

Follow this verified step-by-step application procedure on the official recruitment portal.

Application Procedure

  1. Visit the official ISRO / URSC recruitment portals at www.isro.gov.in or www.ursc.gov.in.
  2. Navigate to the Careers section and click on the online application link for Advt. No. URSC:04:2026.
  3. Fill out the online application with personal, educational, category, and driving license/experience details. Upload clear passport-size photograph (3.5 cm x 4.5 cm, 100-200 KB in JPG/JPEG), signature (80-150 KB in JPG/JPEG), and requisite qualification/caste/experience certificates.
  4. Proceed to the BHARATKOSH payment gateway and pay the initial processing fee of ₹500/- online using UPI, Net Banking, or Debit/Credit Card.
  5. Submit the online application on or before 13.11.2026 (11:55 PM). Note down the generated Registration Number and print the submitted application form for future reference.

Application Fee & Category Concessions

There is a non-refundable application fee of ₹100/-. However, initially all candidates must pay an online processing fee of ₹500/- per application via BHARATKOSH payment gateway. Refund on appearing in Written Test: Full ₹500/- refund will be made to fee-exempted candidates (Women, SC, ST, PwBD, and Ex-Servicemen); for all other candidates (UR/OBC/EWS), ₹400/- will be refunded after deducting the ₹100/- application fee. No refund is granted if a candidate is absent from the Written Test.

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The closing date for online application submission on www.isro.gov.in / www.ursc.gov.in is 13th November 2026 (11:55 PM). The fee payment gateway also closes on 13.11.2026.

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