ISRO URSC Technician and Driver recruitment 2026 is open for 61 posts — the U R Rao Satellite Centre in Bengaluru has invited online applications for Technician-B roles across eight trades and for Light Vehicle, Staff Car and Heavy Vehicle Driver posts. The window runs from 24-10-2026 to 13-11-2026, and this is one of the rare openings this year where a Class 10 pass with an ITI trade certificate, or a valid driving licence with experience, can lead to a job with the Indian space programme.
| Organization | Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) — U R Rao Satellite Centre (URSC), Bengaluru |
|---|---|
| Advertisement Number | URSC:04:2026 |
| Post Names | Technician-B, Light Vehicle Driver-A, Staff Car Driver-A, Heavy Vehicle Driver-A |
| Total Vacancies | 61 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Job Location | URSC, Bengaluru (some posts at MCF, Hassan) |
| Official Website | isro.gov.in |
| Notification Released | 24-10-2026 |
|---|---|
| Online Application Starts | 24-10-2026 (05:00 PM) |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 13-11-2026 (11:55 PM) |
| Last Date to Pay Fee | 13-11-2026 |
| Written Test / CBT Date | As per schedule |
| Skill Test | After the written test |
| Post Name | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Technician-B – Electronics Mechanic and related trades | 24 |
| Technician-B – Fitter | 8 |
| Technician-B – Electrician | 4 |
| Technician-B – Refrigeration and Air Conditioning | 5 |
| Technician-B – Turner | 1 |
| Technician-B – Machinist | 2 |
| Technician-B – Motor Vehicle Mechanic | 1 |
| Technician-B – Electroplater | 1 |
| Light Vehicle Driver-A | 3 |
| Staff Car Driver-A | 2 |
| Heavy Vehicle Driver-A | 10 |
| Total | 61 |
| Minimum Age | 18 years |
|---|---|
| Maximum Age | 35 years |
| Age Counted As On | 13-11-2026 |
| SC / ST Relaxation | 5 years |
| OBC Relaxation | 3 years |
| Other Relaxation | As per Government of India rules |
| All Candidates | Rs 500 |
|---|---|
| Refund After Appearing in CBT | Rs 400 |
The fee is paid online. Candidates who do not appear in the written test do not get the refund.
The U R Rao Satellite Centre at Bengaluru is ISRO's lead centre for designing, building and testing satellites. Its Technician-B staff support satellite fabrication and testing, while its drivers operate the centre's light and heavy vehicle fleet.
| ISRO Official Website | isro.gov.in |
|---|---|
| Advertisement | Advt. No. URSC:04:2026 on isro.gov.in |
There are 61 posts in total — 46 Technician-B posts across eight trades and 15 driver posts.
The online application window closes on 13-11-2026 at 11:55 PM. Applications opened on 24-10-2026.
SSLC / Matriculation plus an NCVT-recognised ITI, NTC or NAC certificate in the relevant trade.
18 to 35 years as on 13-11-2026, with relaxation for reserved categories as per Government of India rules.
Rs 500 for all candidates; Rs 400 is refunded to candidates who appear in the written test / CBT.
Technician-B posts are in Pay Level 3 with a starting basic pay of Rs 21,700, and driver posts are in Pay Level 2 with Rs 19,900, plus admissible allowances.
Initial screening, followed by a written test / CBT, a qualifying skill test, and document verification.