ISRO URSC JRF Recruitment 2026 – 17 Junior Research Fellow Posts, Apply Online by 11 July 2026

U R Rao Satellite Centre (URSC), Bengaluru - the lead satellite technology centre of ISRO under the Department of Space, Government of India - has invited online applications for 17 posts of Junior Research Fellow (JRF) vide Advertisement No. URSC:02:2026 dated 12 June 2026. The online application window is open from 12 June 2026 to 11 July 2026 at www.isro.gov.in under the "CAREERS" section. Only Indian nationals who have already passed their qualifying degree are eligible - candidates awaiting final results need not apply.

Official Notification: Advertisement No. URSC:02:2026 - www.isro.gov.in

ISRO URSC JRF Recruitment 2026 - Quick Summary

This recruitment is for 17 Junior Research Fellow positions at URSC Bengaluru under ISRO. Applications are accepted online only through the ISRO website between 12 June 2026 and 11 July 2026. The post name, recruiting organisation, total positions, and application mode are listed below.

ISRO URSC JRF Recruitment 2026  - Important Dates

The online application portal opens on 12 June 2026 and the last date for receipt of online applications is 11 July 2026. The date 11 July 2026 is also the cut-off date for all purposes including determination of age and qualification. No applications will be accepted after the portal closes.

ISRO URSC JRF Recruitment 2026 - Position-Wise Vacancy Details

URSC has notified 17 JRF positions across Electronics, Computer Science, Optics, Mechanical, and allied engineering disciplines. Each position carries a distinct area of work and a specific educational qualification requirement. The number of positions is provisional and may vary depending on actual requirements.

The position of JRF does not confer any claim or right for regular appointment in URSC or in any ISRO/Department of Space centres.

ISRO URSC JRF Recruitment 2026  - Eligibility Criteria

Eligibility for ISRO URSC JRF Recruitment 2026 is two-part: a qualifying postgraduate degree with the required minimum marks, and a valid national-level qualifying test score. Both conditions must be satisfied simultaneously as on the last date, i.e., 11 July 2026. Only passed candidates are eligible - students awaiting final results should not apply.

Educational Qualification

For positions JRF-E1 to JRF-E12, JRF-M1, JRF-M2, JRF-M3: M.E./M.Tech./M.Sc.(Engg.) or equivalent postgraduate degree in First Class with an aggregate minimum of 60% or CGPA/CPI of 6.5 on a 10-point scale.

For position JRF-E13 (M.Sc. route): M.Sc. in First Class with an aggregate minimum of 65% average of all semesters or CGPA/CPI of 6.84 on a 10-point scale.

For position JRF-E13 (M.Tech. route): M.Tech. or equivalent in First Class with an aggregate minimum of 60% or CGPA/CPI of 6.5 on a 10-point scale.

All degrees must be duly recognised by AICTE/UGC or any other organisation authorised by the Government of India. Essential qualifications must be completed within the stipulated duration of the course as prescribed by the university. Candidates who pursued professional courses through Open and Distance Learning (ODL) are not eligible to apply for JRF positions.

Where a university mentions both CGPA and percentage in its degree certificate or consolidated mark sheet, at least one criterion must meet DOS/ISRO eligibility norms. Conversion of CGPA into percentage of marks is not permitted to determine eligibility regardless of any conversion formula prescribed by the university. Rounding of percentage/CGPA is not allowed - values must be entered to the nearest 2 decimal places (e.g., 8.235 entered as 8.23; 8.236 as 8.24).

NET / NET-Equivalent Requirement

Candidates must have qualified one of the following national-level examinations. This is a mandatory requirement - possession of the degree alone does not make a candidate eligible to apply.

• CSIR-UGC National Eligibility Test including NET-Lectureship (Assistant Professorship)
• GATE (Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering) conducted by MoE
• JAM (Joint Admission Test) conducted by MoE
• JEST (Joint Entrance Screening Test)
• National level examinations conducted by Central Government Departments and their agencies/institutions such as DST, DBT, DAE, DOS, DRDO, MoE, ICAR, ICMR, IIT, IISc, IISER, NISER, etc.

Age Limit (as on 11 July 2026)

The maximum age for all JRF positions is 28 years as on 11 July 2026. Candidates wondering about age relaxation can note that SC/ST candidates get 5 years of relaxation and OBC candidates get 3 years. Additional relaxations as per Government of India orders apply to Ex-Servicemen, Persons with Benchmark Disabilities, Widows, Divorced Women, and Women judicially separated from their husbands and not remarried.

ISRO URSC JRF Recruitment 2026  - Fellowship and Stipend

Selected JRFs at ISRO URSC receive a monthly fellowship stipend of ₹37,000 per month. After completion of two years as JRF, at the sole discretion of ISRO/DOS/URSC, the fellow may be awarded Senior Research Fellow (SRF) status with a stipend of ₹42,000 per month. HRA at prescribed rates is paid if hostel accommodation is not provided at the place of posting. Medical benefits for self are admissible as per extant rules. No Dearness Allowance (DA) is paid. The fellowship amount is treated as basic pay for this purpose.

JRFs are eligible only for casual leave. All female JRFs are entitled to maternity leave as per Government of India instructions. JRFs are also eligible for subsidised canteen facilities. Selected candidates are not entitled to any other benefits or concessions admissible to regular employees. The initial engagement is for two years, extendable based on assessment of work and project requirements. The maximum combined period of engagement as JRF and SRF together shall not exceed five years. JRFs with aptitude for research will be encouraged to register for a Ph.D. with an external university.

ISRO URSC JRF Recruitment 2026 - Selection Process

Selection for ISRO URSC JRF 2026 involves an initial screening stage followed by an interview. Meeting the minimum qualification is necessary but does not automatically entitle a candidate to be called for interview - shortlisting is based on academic performance and other parameters in the online application.

1. Initial Screening - Based on academic performance and other parameters given in the online application. Only shortlisted candidates will be called for interview.
2. Interview - Conducted in Bengaluru only on a given date. Call letters for the interview will be sent by e-mail only. The interview result will be announced on the ISRO website.

URSC/ISRO reserves the right to change the venue/date of the interview. Outstation candidates shortlisted for interview will be reimbursed to-and-fro Second Class Sleeper Railway fare by the shortest distance from the address in the online application to the interview venue, or non-A/C government bus fare, or actual fare - whichever is less - on production of proof of journey. If a candidate travels by a higher class, only second class rail fare excluding reservation/sleeper charges will be paid. Travel allowance is payable only to candidates allowed for interview after successful document verification.

How to Apply

Applications for ISRO URSC JRF Recruitment 2026 must be submitted online only. All further communications will be made exclusively by e-mail and through the ISRO website. Candidates are advised to check their e-mail regularly and visit www.isro.gov.in periodically for updates.

1. Visit www.isro.gov.in and navigate to the "CAREERS" section
2. Find Advertisement No. URSC:02:2026 and select the JRF position you wish to apply for
3. Register online - note your Registration Number carefully and preserve it for future reference
4. Fill in all required fields including a valid and correct e-mail ID - hall tickets will be sent by e-mail only
5. Upload the following mandatory documents in soft copy:
   • Recent colour passport-size photograph (not older than 6 months) - JPG/JPEG, maximum 500 KB
   • Signature - JPG/JPEG, maximum 500 KB
   • Mark cards of each semester/year with final pass certificate - single PDF, not exceeding 1 MB
   • SC/ST/OBC/PwBD/Ex-Serviceman certificate if seeking age relaxation - PDF, not exceeding 1 MB
   • CSIR-UGC-NET score card or GATE score card or equivalent national examination score card - PDF, not exceeding 1 MB
6. Submit the application before 11 July 2026
7. Candidates already employed under Central/State Government, Public Sector Undertaking, or Autonomous Body must follow up the online application with a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from their employer, indicating name, position applied for, Position No., and Registration No. on the reverse of the NOC
8. Avoid submitting multiple applications for the same position - if multiple applications are submitted, only the latest application submitted before the closing date will be processed

For any clarification, candidates may write to [email protected]. No interim correspondence will otherwise be entertained. Canvassing in any form will result in disqualification of candidature.

Document Requirements at Interview

Shortlisted candidates called for the interview must bring originals and self-attested photocopies of all of the following documents to the interview venue in Bengaluru.

• All certificates and mark sheets of all degrees and postgraduate degree
• Equivalency Certificate from Association of Indian Universities, New Delhi - in case of a foreign degree
• Proof of work experience
• Age proof
• CSIR-UGC-NET score card or GATE score card or score card of equivalent national level examination
• Caste certificate - for SC/ST/OBC candidates seeking age relaxation
• PwBD certificate - for candidates claiming PwBD age relaxation
• Relevant certificates issued by Competent Authority for Ex-Servicemen and other categories claiming age relaxation

Troubleshooting and Common Mistakes

Applying through an online government portal involves several steps where errors can cause rejection. The following general guidance helps candidates complete their application successfully.

• Photo upload errors: The photograph must be in JPG/JPEG format, not older than 6 months, and not exceeding 500 KB. Uploading any object other than your own passport-size photograph in the designated photo field will result in your candidature being rejected at screening stage under any circumstances.
• Incomplete applications rejected outright: Applications submitted without complete information or without a photograph will be summarily rejected. Verify every mandatory field before final submission.
• Last-day server load: Online portals experience high traffic close to the deadline. Submit your application well before 11 July 2026 to avoid gateway timeouts or submission failures.
• Save your Registration Number: Upon successful registration, an online Registration Number is provided. Store it securely - it is required for all future reference, hall ticket download, and communications.
• E-mail ID accuracy: The e-mail ID entered in the application must be valid and actively monitored. Hall tickets and all official communications will be sent exclusively by e-mail. Errors in e-mail ID cannot be corrected after submission.
• Multiple applications: If you accidentally submit more than one application for the same position, only the latest application submitted before the closing date will be processed. Ensure that application is complete in all respects.
• PDF file size: Each supporting document PDF must not exceed 1 MB. Compress your PDF if the file is larger before uploading.
• ODL degree: Candidates who completed their qualifying postgraduate degree through Open and Distance Learning are not eligible. Verify your mode of study before applying.

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