Good news for candidates eyeing a job with the Indian Space Research Organisation. The U R Rao Satellite Centre (URSC) in Bengaluru has extended the last date to apply for its Technician-B and driver recruitment to 20 November 2026. The drive aims to fill 61 posts, and the application window, which opened on 24 October, will now stay open for six more days.
The extension matters because the original deadline was 14 November. Candidates who missed the first cut-off, or were still arranging documents, now get a second chance. Applications are accepted only online, through the official portals isro.gov.in and ursc.gov.in. There is no offline mode, and the centre has said the written exam date will be announced later on the same portals.
61 posts across technical trades and driving cadres
The recruitment, advertised as Advt. No. URSC:04/2026, covers two broad groups. The first is Technician-B, for candidates who have passed Class 10 and hold an ITI, NTC or NAC certificate in a relevant trade. The second is the driver cadre: Heavy Vehicle Driver-A, Light Vehicle Driver-A and Staff Car Driver-A.
Electronics Mechanic is the single largest trade with 24 Technician-B posts. The remaining Technician-B posts span trades such as Fitter, Electrician, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning, Machinist, Turner and Electroplater. On the driving side, there are 10 posts for Heavy Vehicle Driver-A, 3 for Light Vehicle Driver-A and 2 for Staff Car Driver-A.
URSC is the lead centre for the design, development and integration of Indian satellites, from communication and earth observation spacecraft to the Chandrayaan and planetary missions. Technicians hired through this drive will work in that satellite-building ecosystem in Bengaluru.
Who can apply
For Technician-B posts, the basic requirement is a pass in Class 10 (SSLC/Matriculation) along with an ITI, NTC or NAC certificate in the relevant trade from NCVT. For driver posts, candidates need a Class 10 pass plus a valid commercial driving licence and relevant driving experience. Heavy Vehicle Driver applicants need five years of driving experience, including at least three years as a heavy vehicle driver. Light Vehicle and Staff Car Driver applicants need three years of experience.
The age limit is 18 to 35 years as on 13 November 2026, with relaxations as per government rules for reserved categories. Candidates should check the official notification for the exact trade-wise eligibility and experience conditions before applying, since the requirements differ from one trade to another.
Pay and selection process
Technician-B posts carry Pay Level-3, in the range of Rs 21,700 to Rs 69,100 per month, plus admissible allowances. Driver posts carry Pay Level-2, in the range of Rs 19,900 to Rs 63,200 per month, plus allowances.
Selection will be through a written examination, followed by a skill test for Technician-B candidates and a driving test for driver candidates. Document verification comes at the end. There is no interview in this recruitment. The written exam date has not been announced yet and will be notified on the URSC website.
How to apply before 20 November
- Visit the official portal at ursc.gov.in or isro.gov.in and open the Careers section.
- Select Advertisement No. URSC:04/2026 and read the full notification carefully.
- Register with a valid email ID and mobile number, then fill in personal, educational and trade details.
- Upload the required documents and certificates in the prescribed format.
- Submit the form and pay the fee, if applicable, before 11:55 pm on 20 November 2026.
- Save a copy of the submitted form and the fee receipt for future reference.
Candidates should not wait for the last day. Application portals for popular government recruitments often slow down in the final hours, and a form submitted after the deadline will not be accepted. The centre has already extended the date once, so a further extension should not be assumed.
FAQs
What is the last date to apply for ISRO URSC Recruitment 2026?
The last date has been extended to 20 November 2026. Applications and fee payment close at 11:55 pm that day.
How many vacancies are there in ISRO URSC Recruitment 2026?
There are 61 vacancies in total, covering Technician-B posts in several trades and Heavy Vehicle, Light Vehicle and Staff Car Driver posts.
What is the qualification for Technician-B posts?
Candidates need a Class 10 pass plus an ITI, NTC or NAC certificate in the relevant trade. The largest trade, Electronics Mechanic, has 24 posts.
What is the age limit for ISRO URSC Recruitment 2026?
The age limit is 18 to 35 years as on 13 November 2026, with relaxations as per rules for reserved categories.
Where can I apply for ISRO URSC Recruitment 2026?
Applications are accepted online only, through ursc.gov.in or isro.gov.in, under Advertisement No. URSC:04/2026. The written exam date will be announced later on the same portals.
With the deadline now extended to 20 November, eligible candidates have a short but real window to apply for a role at the centre that builds India’s satellites.
