ISRO URSC Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for Scientist/Engineer/Medical Officer Posts

U R Rao Satellite Centre (URSC), Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) Scientist/Engineer ‘SC’, Scientist/Engineer ‘SD’ & Medical Officer ‘SC’ Notification 2026 has been released on 21 March 2026 on the official website www.isro.gov.in. A total of 4 vacancies have been announced through the ISRO URSC Scientist/Engineer & Medical Officer Recruitment 2026.

Candidates up to 28–35 years of age (as per post-wise criteria) who have B.E/B.Tech, PhD, or MBBS with required experience are eligible to apply for these posts. The online application process for ISRO URSC Recruitment 2026 has started on 23 March 2026 and will remain open until 12 April 2026.

Candidates can download the official notification PDF and apply online through the direct links provided below in this article.

 ISRO URSC Scientist/Engineer & Medical Officer Recruitment 2026 – Overview

ISRO URSC Scientist/Engineer & Medical Officer Recruitment 2026 – Important Dates 

ISRO URSC Scientist Engineer Vacancy 2026 Details

A total of various vacancies will be filled for Scientist/Engineer ‘SC’, Scientist/Engineer ‘SD’ and Medical Officer ‘SC’ posts under the ISRO URSC Scientist Engineer Recruitment 2026 through Advertisement No. URSC:01:2026 for U R Rao Satellite Centre, Bengaluru. Check ISRO URSC post wise vacancy details in the table below.

ISRO URSC Scientist Engineer Application Form 2026

The online application process for ISRO URSC Scientist Engineer Recruitment 2026 for Scientist/Engineer ‘SC’ and Medical Officer ‘SC’ posts will be active from 23rd March 2026 and the last date to submit the ISRO URSC online application form is 12th April 2026. Candidates must visit the official ISRO website isro.gov.in or URSC website ursc.gov.in, complete their registration and fill the ISRO URSC Scientist Engineer Application Form 2026 with accurate details before the closing date.

For Scientist/Engineer ‘SD’ posts, eligible candidates have to register and apply through the dedicated ISRO Live Register Portal within the prescribed timeline, and only applications submitted online will be accepted. Aspirants are advised to keep scanned copies of their photograph, signature, educational certificates and other required documents ready before starting the ISRO URSC Scientist Engineer online application 2026 process.

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ISRO URSC Scientist Engineer Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF

The detailed Notification PDF for ISRO URSC Scientist Engineer Recruitment 2026 (Advt. No. URSC:01:2026 dated 21.03.2026) is available on the careers section of the ISRO and URSC official websites. The ISRO URSC Scientist Engineer Notification 2026 PDF provides complete information on post wise vacancies, eligibility criteria, age limit, pay scales, selection process, application fee and step by step instructions to fill the online application form.

ISRO URSC Scientist Engineer Eligibility Criteria 2026

Candidates applying for ISRO URSC Scientist Engineer Recruitment 2026 must carefully check the post wise eligibility criteria for Scientist/Engineer ‘SC’, Scientist/Engineer ‘SD’ and Medical Officer ‘SC’ before filling the online application form.

Nationality: The applicant must be a citizen of India to be eligible for ISRO URSC Scientist/Engineer and Medical Officer posts under Advertisement No. URSC:01:2026.

Age Limit (as on 12.04.2026): For Scientist/Engineer ‘SC’, the maximum age limit is 28 years, while for Scientist/Engineer ‘SD’ and Medical Officer ‘SC’, the upper age limit is 35 years, with relaxations in the upper age limit for SC, ST, OBC, PwBD, Ex‑servicemen and departmental candidates as per Government of India rules.

Educational Qualification – Scientist/Engineer ‘SC’: Candidates must possess a B.E./B.Tech or equivalent degree in Industrial Production, Industrial Engineering, Industrial Management, Industrial Engineering & Management, Production Engineering or allied branches with a minimum of 65% aggregate marks (average of all semesters) or at least 6.84 CGPA on a 10‑point scale from a recognized university or institution.

Educational Qualification – Scientist/Engineer ‘SD’: Applicants should have a Ph.D. in Thin Films, Material Science, Applied Optics or Metallurgy along with mandatory pre‑eligibility qualifications such as M.Sc. in Physics/Material Science or M.Tech in Material Science/Metallurgical Engineering/Applied Optics, and B.E./B.Tech in relevant physical streams/Metallurgical Engineering/Material Science or B.Sc in Physics/Chemistry/Material Science, with at least 60% marks or 6.5 CGPA at the M.Sc./M.Tech and B.Sc levels and prescribed minimum marks/CGPA in B.E./B.Tech as per the notification.

Educational Qualification – Medical Officer ‘SC’: Candidates must have an MBBS degree with compulsory rotatory internship, passed with at least second class, recognized by the National Medical Commission (previously Medical Council of India), along with 2 years of post‑registration experience in clinical practice and a valid registration with the National Medical Commission or State Medical Council.

Minimum Marks & Course Duration: The essential qualifications at graduation and post‑graduation level must be completed within the stipulated duration of the course as prescribed by the university, and where both percentage and CGPA are mentioned, at least one of them must meet the minimum marks criteria prescribed for ISRO URSC Scientist Engineer Recruitment 2026.

Medical Fitness & Other Conditions: Selected candidates must be medically fit as per ISRO norms and should satisfy all other conditions mentioned in the URSC Scientist Engineer and Medical Officer notification, including good character, clean disciplinary record and submission of all required certificates in original during document verification.

ISRO URSC Scientist Engineer Salary 2026

Candidates appointed through the ISRO URSC Scientist Engineer Recruitment 2026 will receive salary as per the 7th CPC Pay Matrix along with admissible allowances and other benefits applicable to Central Government employees.

Scientist/Engineer ‘SC’ Salary: Selected Scientist/Engineer ‘SC’ at URSC will be placed in Pay Level 10 (Rs. 56,100 – 1,77,500) with an initial basic pay of Rs. 56,100 per month plus Dearness Allowance, House Rent Allowance/leased accommodation, Transport benefits and other ISRO‑specific perks.

Scientist/Engineer ‘SD’ Salary: Scientist/Engineer ‘SD’ will be appointed in Pay Level 11 (Rs. 67,100 – 2,08,700) with an approximate starting basic pay of Rs. 67,700 per month plus admissible allowances as per Government of India rules.

Medical Officer ‘SC’ Salary: Medical Officer ‘SC’ will also be in Pay Level 10 (Rs. 56,100 – 1,77,500) with basic pay of Rs. 56,100 per month along with allowances and an additional Non‑Practicing Allowance (NPA) @ 20% of basic pay as per medical cadre norms.

Other Benefits: ISRO URSC employees are covered under National Pension System/Unified Pension Scheme and are eligible for benefits like LTC, Group Insurance, medical facilities for self and dependents, subsidised canteen, transport facility/transport allowance and housing benefits as per ISRO/DoS policies.

ISRO URSC Scientist Engineer Application Fees 2026

Applicants for ISRO URSC Scientist Engineer Recruitment 2026 (Post Codes 01 & 03) are required to pay a partially refundable processing fee as specified in the advertisement.

Processing Fee: All candidates applying for Scientist/Engineer ‘SC’ (Post Code 01) and Medical Officer ‘SC’ (Post Code 03) must initially pay Rs. 750/- per application as processing fee through the prescribed online payment gateway.

Application Fee Component: Out of the above amount, Rs. 250/- is treated as non‑refundable application fee for these posts, and the remaining portion of the processing fee is eligible for refund as per the category‑wise conditions mentioned in the notification.

Refund Rules: Women candidates, SC/ST candidates, PwBD and Ex‑servicemen who appear in the written test/interview are generally eligible for full refund of Rs. 750/-, while other candidates who appear in the written test/interview are eligible for partial refund (typically Rs. 500/-), subject to validity of their application and actual attendance.

No Fee for Scientist/Engineer ‘SD’: For Scientist/Engineer ‘SD’ (Post Code 02), there is normally no application fee; candidates only need to register and apply through the ISRO Live Register portal.

ISRO URSC Scientist Engineer Selection Process 2026

The ISRO URSC Scientist Engineer Recruitment 2026 selection process differs slightly for each post, combining written examination, shortlisting and interview as per the post code.

Selection – Scientist/Engineer ‘SC’ (Post Code 01): Eligible applications are first screened based on academic performance and other criteria; shortlisted candidates are called for a Written Test at Bengaluru, and those who qualify in the written test will be further shortlisted for a personal interview, with final merit prepared on overall performance.

Selection – Scientist/Engineer ‘SD’ (Post Code 02): Candidates register on the ISRO Live Register portal; an initial screening is carried out using qualifications, research profile and other parameters, and shortlisted candidates are called directly for interview, where the final selection is made based on interview performance.

Selection – Medical Officer ‘SC’ (Post Code 03): For Medical Officer posts, applications are screened on the basis of MBBS qualification, registration and experience; shortlisted candidates are invited for interview, and selection is made purely on the basis of interview and verification of credentials.

Document Verification & Medical Fitness: At the time of interview/joining, candidates must produce all original certificates for verification and also satisfy the prescribed medical fitness standards of ISRO URSC.

How to Apply for ISRO URSC Scientist Engineer Recruitment 2026

Interested and eligible candidates must submit their applications for ISRO URSC Scientist Engineer Recruitment 2026 only through the online mode within the specified dates; no offline applications will be accepted.

Step 1 – Visit Official Websites: Go to the official ISRO website (www.isro.gov.in) or URSC website (www.ursc.gov.in) and open the careers/recruitment page to find the link for “URSC:01:2026 – Recruitment of Scientist/Engineer ‘SC’, Scientist/Engineer ‘SD’ & Medical Officer ‘SC’”.

Step 2 – Read Notification: Download and carefully read the ISRO URSC Scientist Engineer Notification 2026 to understand eligibility, important dates, post‑wise qualifications, selection process, fee details and instructions for online application.

Step 3 – Online Registration (Post Code 01 & 03): For Scientist/Engineer ‘SC’ and Medical Officer ‘SC’, click on the online registration link, enter basic personal details, contact information and create your login; candidates registered on the National Career Service (NCS) portal must still complete this registration process on the ISRO/URSC site.

Step 4 – Fill Online Application Form: Log in with your credentials and fill the ISRO URSC application form with accurate details of personal information, educational qualifications (with marks/CGPA), experience (for Medical Officer), category, PwBD status and communication details as per your certificates.

Step 5 – Upload Documents: Upload recent passport size colour photograph, signature and required certificates (educational mark sheets and degrees, NMC/State Medical Council registration, experience certificates, caste/ESWS/PwBD/Ex‑serviceman certificates, AIU equivalence for foreign degrees, etc.) in the prescribed file format and size.

Step 6 – Pay Application/Processing Fee: Pay the Rs. 750/- processing fee (where applicable) through the integrated online payment gateway using net banking, debit/credit card or UPI, and ensure that the transaction is successful; later verify the payment status using the “Payment Status” link provided on the site.

Step 7 – Submit and Print Application: After verifying all entries, submit the online form; note down the online registration number and take a printout or save a PDF copy of the submitted application form and fee receipt for future reference and for producing at the time of interview/document verification.

Step 8 – For Post Code 02 (Scientist/Engineer ‘SD’): Candidates must register and apply through the dedicated ISRO Live Register portal, update their academic and research details before the last date, and keep a copy of the generated registration for future reference.

General Instructions for ISRO URSC Scientist Engineer Recruitment 2026

Candidates applying for ISRO URSC Scientist Engineer Recruitment 2026 must follow all general instructions given in the advertisement to ensure that their applications are accepted and considered for selection.

Accuracy of Information: Applicants are solely responsible for ensuring that they fulfil all eligibility criteria and that the details entered in the online form are correct; once the online application is finally submitted, it cannot be edited, so all information should be verified carefully before submission.

Multiple Applications: If any changes are needed after submission, candidates may submit a fresh application; in case of multiple applications, only the latest application for which fee is successfully paid will be treated as valid, and candidates should avoid unnecessary multiple submissions for the same post.

Email ID & Communication: A valid and active email ID must be provided, as all communication including call letters for written test/interview will be sent only by email, and no separate hard copy will be dispatched by post.

No Objection Certificate: Candidates employed in Central/State Government, PSUs or Autonomous Bodies must apply with prior intimation to their employer and must produce an original No Objection Certificate (NOC) at the time of interview; without NOC, they will not be allowed to appear and no TA will be paid.

Document Upload & Verification: Applications without uploading clear scanned copies of the required documents will be rejected; the uploaded documents will be verified at the time of interview, and mere receipt of call letter does not guarantee selection.

Fee Payment & Refund: Application/processing fee must be paid only through the authorised online payment gateway; ISRO/URSC will not be responsible for failed or pending transactions due to incorrect bank details, and refund of processing fee will be strictly as per rules only to eligible candidates.

Compliance with Rules: All appointments are subject to Government of India rules, verification of original documents, character & antecedent verification and medical fitness; ISRO also encourages women and transgender candidates to apply as part of its commitment to gender‑balanced workforce.

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