The U R Rao Satellite Centre (URSC), Bengaluru, of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has invited online applications for 61 posts of Technician-B, Heavy Vehicle Driver-A, Light Vehicle Driver-A and Staff Car Driver-A under Advertisement No. URSC:04:2026, dated 24 October 2026. Online applications are open from 24 October 2026 (5:00 PM) to 13 November 2026 (11:55 PM).
Technician-B posts are open to candidates who have passed SSLC / Matriculation with ITI / NTC / NAC in the relevant trade, while the driver posts require a 10th pass with driving experience and a valid driving licence. The posts are temporary but likely to continue indefinitely, and selected candidates are liable to be posted anywhere in India and to work round-the-clock shifts.
This article covers the complete details of the ISRO URSC Technician-B / Driver Recruitment 2026 — important dates, vacancy details, eligibility, age limit, application fee, pay scale, selection process and the step-by-step application procedure — all taken from the official advertisement.
Recruitment Overview
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Recruiting Body | U R Rao Satellite Centre (URSC), Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), Bengaluru |
| Recruitment Name | Recruitment of Technician-B / Heavy Vehicle Driver-A / Light Vehicle Driver-A / Staff Car Driver-A |
| Advertisement Number | URSC:04:2026, dated 24 October 2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 61 (provisional; may vary with actual requirements) |
| Posts Nature | Temporary, but likely to continue indefinitely |
| Application Mode | Online only |
| Job Location | Bengaluru (URSC); appointees liable to be posted anywhere in India |
| Official Website | https://www.isro.gov.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement Released | 24 October 2026 |
| Online Application Starts | 24 October 2026, 05:00 PM |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 13 November 2026, 11:55 PM |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 13 November 2026 |
| Crucial Date of Eligibility | 13 November 2026 |
| Written Test / Skill Test Date | Not announced — will be intimated later on the ISRO / URSC websites |
Note: The advertisement does not announce the written-test or skill-test dates. Candidates should check the ISRO and URSC websites for the exam schedule.
Vacancy Details
ISRO URSC has announced 61 provisional vacancies — 46 Technician-B posts and 15 driver posts:
| Post | Total Posts |
|---|---|
| Technician-B — Electronics Mechanic | 24 |
| Technician-B — Fitter | 8 |
| Technician-B — Electrician | 4 |
| Technician-B — Refrigeration & Air Conditioning | 5 |
| Technician-B — Turner | 1 |
| Technician-B — Machinist | 2 |
| Technician-B — Motor Vehicle Mechanic | 1 |
| Technician-B — Electroplater | 1 |
| Technician-B Total | 46 |
| Heavy Vehicle Driver-A | 10 |
| Light Vehicle Driver-A | 3 |
| Staff Car Driver-A | 2 |
| Driver Posts Total | 15 |
| Grand Total | 61 |
Of the 46 Technician-B posts, 21 URSC vacancies are reserved for Ex-Servicemen. Of the driver posts, 8 URSC vacancies are reserved for Ex-Servicemen (2 Light Vehicle Driver-A and 6 Heavy Vehicle Driver-A). 24 of the 29 Ex-Servicemen-reserved URSC vacancies are backlog vacancies. The two Staff Car Driver-A vacancies are identified for the Department of Space.
Eligibility
- Technician-B (all 8 trades): SSLC / SSC / Matriculation pass plus ITI / NTC / NAC in the relevant trade from NCVT.
- Light Vehicle Driver-A: SSLC / SSC / Matriculation pass or equivalent, plus 3 years' experience as a Light Vehicle Driver and a valid driving licence for light vehicles.
- Staff Car Driver-A: SSLC / SSC / Matriculation pass or equivalent, plus 3 years' experience as a Light Vehicle Driver and a valid light vehicle driving licence (same as Light Vehicle Driver-A).
- Heavy Vehicle Driver-A: SSLC / SSC / Matriculation pass or equivalent, plus 5 years' driving experience, of which a minimum of 3 years must be as a Heavy Vehicle Driver and the balance as a light motor vehicle driver, plus a valid Heavy Vehicle Driving licence and a Public Service Badge, if statutory.
Age Limit
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Minimum Age | 18 years |
| Maximum Age | 35 years |
| Age Cut-off Date | 13 November 2026 |
Age relaxation is available as per Government of India orders: 5 years for SC/ST and 3 years for OBC (against reserved vacancies only), and also for Central Government servants, Ex-Servicemen, PwBD, meritorious sportspersons, and widows / divorced women / judicially separated women.
Application Fee
| Details | Fee |
|---|---|
| Amount initially payable by all candidates | ₹500 |
| Non-refundable fee | ₹100 |
| Refund for candidates who appear in the written test | ₹400 |
| Women / SC / ST / PwBD / Ex-Servicemen (fee-exempt categories) | Full ₹500 refunded |
All candidates initially pay ₹500. Of this, ₹400 is refunded only to candidates who appear in the written test, so the effective non-refundable fee is ₹100. Candidates exempt from fee payment (women, SC/ST, PwBD and Ex-Servicemen) get the full ₹500 refunded. Payment is online only, through the Bharatkosh portal / payment gateway.
Pay Scale
| Post | Pay Level | Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Technician-B | Level 3 | ₹21,700 per month + admissible allowances |
| Heavy Vehicle Driver-A | Level 2 | ₹19,900 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 |
Selection Process
Selection is made through the following stages. There is no interview.
- Initial Screening — Applications are screened on academic performance and parameters given in the online application.
- Written Test — For Technician-B: 80 multiple-choice questions in 1.5 hours (+1 mark for a correct answer, −0.33 for a wrong answer), based on the trade curriculum. Pass marks are 32 out of 80 for UR candidates and 24 out of 80 for reserved-category candidates. Candidates are shortlisted for the Skill Test in a 1:5 ratio (minimum 10 candidates). For driver posts: 100 multiple-choice questions in 2 hours (+1 / −0.25) — Part A: Motor Vehicles Act 1988 (50 questions), Part B: Elementary English of 8th standard (15 questions), Part C: Elementary Arithmetic of 10th standard (15 questions), Part D: General Knowledge (20 questions). Candidates must score 50% in Part A and 50% combined in Parts B, C and D (with 25% relaxation for reserved categories), and are shortlisted in a 1:10 ratio.
- Skill Test (qualifying only) — 100 marks, with pass marks of 60 (Technician-B: 50 out of 100 for UR and 40 out of 100 for reserved categories). The Skill Test is held in Bengaluru only, while the written test is held in Bengaluru or other cities across India.
How to Apply
- Visit the official online application link given in the Important Links section below (the link is live from 24 October 2026, 05:00 PM to 13 November 2026, 11:55 PM).
- Register with your personal and contact details and note down the registration details generated.
- Fill in the online application form and choose the post and trade you are applying for.
- Pay the application fee of ₹500 online through the Bharatkosh portal / payment gateway.
- Submit the application form before 13 November 2026, 11:55 PM. Verify all details carefully before final submission, as the crucial date for eligibility is 13 November 2026.
Important Links
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Official Notification PDF (Advt. URSC:04:2026, 24 October 2026) | https://www.isro.gov.in/media_isro/pdf/recruitmentNotice/2026/Oct/URSClAdvt2410_24102026.pdf |
| Apply Online | https://cdn.digialm.com/EForms/configuredHtml/1258/102567/istcBOtjGQvBFFaOvU/Index.html |
| ISRO Official Website | https://www.isro.gov.in |
| URSC Official Website | https://www.ursc.gov.in |
FAQs
Q1. How many vacancies are there in the ISRO URSC Technician-B / Driver Recruitment 2026? A total of 61 provisional vacancies — 46 Technician-B posts and 15 driver posts (10 Heavy Vehicle Driver-A, 3 Light Vehicle Driver-A and 2 Staff Car Driver-A).
Q2. What is the last date to apply for ISRO URSC Technician-B / Driver Recruitment 2026? The last date to apply online is 13 November 2026, up to 11:55 PM. The fee must also be paid by 13 November 2026.
Q3. What is the educational qualification required for ISRO URSC Technician-B? SSLC / SSC / Matriculation pass plus ITI / NTC / NAC in the relevant trade from NCVT.
Q4. What is the age limit for ISRO URSC Technician-B / Driver posts? Candidates must be 18 to 35 years old as on 13 November 2026, with age relaxation for SC/ST, OBC, Ex-Servicemen, PwBD and other categories as per Government of India orders.
Q5. What is the application fee for ISRO URSC Recruitment 2026? All candidates initially pay ₹500 online. ₹400 is refunded to candidates who appear in the written test, so the non-refundable fee is ₹100. Women, SC/ST, PwBD and Ex-Servicemen candidates get the full ₹500 refunded.
Q6. What is the salary for ISRO URSC Technician-B and Driver posts? Technician-B is in Pay Level 3 (₹21,700 per month) and all driver posts are in Pay Level 2 (₹19,900 per month), plus admissible allowances.
Q7. How are candidates selected for ISRO URSC Technician-B / Driver posts? Selection is through initial screening, a written test and a qualifying skill test. There is no interview.
Q8. What is the exam date for ISRO URSC Technician-B / Driver Recruitment 2026? The written-test and skill-test dates have not been announced in the advertisement. They will be intimated later on the ISRO / URSC websites.