If you have been waiting for a chance to work with the Indian Space Research Organisation, the clock is ticking. The U R Rao Satellite Centre (URSC) in Bengaluru has 61 Technician-B and driver posts open, and the online application window closes on Friday, 13 November 2026. That leaves just four days to get your form in.
URSC is the ISRO centre that builds satellites, and this drive, advertised as URSC:04:2026, is one of the few openings this year where a Class 10 pass with an ITI certificate can land a central government job. Applications opened on 24 October and will be accepted only online, through isro.gov.in or ursc.gov.in.
61 posts: what is on offer
The 61 vacancies are split into two broad groups. There are 46 Technician-B posts across eight trades in the centre’s workshops, and 15 driver posts across three categories: Light Vehicle Driver, Heavy Vehicle Driver and Staff Car Driver. The vacancy count is provisional, so the final number can change with the centre’s requirements.
Technician-B is the main draw here. These are the hands-on roles that keep satellite assembly, testing and fabrication running: fitting, welding, electronics, machining and similar trades.
All 61 posts are described in the notification as temporary but likely to continue, which is the usual wording for ISRO centre recruitments. Selected candidates get central government pay, allowances and other benefits as per rules.
Who can apply
The eligibility bar is straightforward, and that is part of why this drive draws heavy interest. For Technician-B posts, candidates need to have passed Class 10 and hold an ITI certificate in the relevant trade. Driver posts need a valid driving licence for the class of vehicle concerned, along with the schooling the notification prescribes for each post.
The age limit is 18 to 35 years, counted as on 13 November 2026, with the usual relaxations for reserved categories as per government rules. Candidates should read the detailed notification for the exact trade-wise qualification and experience conditions before choosing a post, because the requirements differ from trade to trade.
Fee: Rs 500, most of it refundable
Every applicant has to pay Rs 500 upfront. Of this, Rs 400 is refunded to candidates who appear for the written examination, so the effective cost for those who sit the test is Rs 100. The fee has to be paid online by 13 November as well, and the notification makes it clear that cash, cheques, demand drafts and money orders will not be accepted.
How to apply before 13 November
The application process is fully online. Here is the sequence:
- Go to isro.gov.in or ursc.gov.in and open the recruitment section.
- Find Advertisement No. URSC:04:2026 for Technician-B and driver posts.
- Read the notification carefully and check the eligibility for your chosen post.
- Fill in the online form, upload the required documents and pay the fee.
- Submit the form before 11:55 PM on 13 November and save a copy for your records.
Do not leave it to the last evening. Government job portals slow down sharply on closing day, and an incomplete form or a failed payment after the deadline cannot be fixed.
Selection: screening, written test, skill test
URSC will first screen applications on academic performance and the details given in the form. Only shortlisted candidates will be called for the written test, and meeting the minimum eligibility does not by itself guarantee a call. Those who clear the written test move to a skill test, which checks the hands-on ability the post actually needs.
The notification does not give written test dates yet. Those will be announced later on the ISRO and URSC websites, so applicants should keep checking the official pages rather than relying on social media posts.
Why this drive matters
ISRO openings at this level do not come around often, and a Technician-B post is a rare entry point into India’s space programme without a degree. URSC builds the satellites that go on to launch from Sriharikota, so the work sits close to the missions that make the news. For ITI holders and experienced drivers in Karnataka and beyond, the 13 November deadline is the date to plan around.
If you meet the eligibility, apply now and keep a printout of the submitted form and the fee receipt. The official websites, isro.gov.in and ursc.gov.in, are the only places to apply, and any corrigendum will appear there first.
FAQs
What is the last date to apply for ISRO URSC Recruitment 2026?
The last date is 13 November 2026, up to 11:55 PM. Applications and fee payment both close then.
How many vacancies are there in ISRO URSC Recruitment 2026?
There are 61 posts: 46 Technician-B posts and 15 driver posts, under Advertisement No. URSC:04:2026.
What is the qualification for Technician-B posts?
Candidates need Class 10 pass with an ITI certificate in the relevant trade. The exact trade-wise conditions are in the official notification.
What is the age limit for ISRO URSC posts?
The age limit is 18 to 35 years as on 13 November 2026, with relaxations for reserved categories as per rules.
What is the application fee?
The fee is Rs 500. Candidates who appear for the written test get Rs 400 refunded, so Rs 100 is non-refundable.
ISRO URSC Recruitment 2026 applications close on 13 November. Apply only through isro.gov.in or ursc.gov.in, and check the official notification before applying.
