ISRO URSC JRF Recruitment 2026

About This Job

ISRO's U R Rao Satellite Centre (URSC) is hiring 17 Junior Research Fellows for research work in satellite technology, electronics, optics, computer science, aerospace and mechanical domains. If you have a first-class postgraduate engineering/science qualification with NET/GATE or an equivalent national-level qualification, you can apply online. The last date to apply is 11 July 2026. Fellowship starts at Rs. 37,000 per month and may increase to Rs. 42,000 per month as SRF, with HRA where applicable.

U R Rao Satellite Centre JRF Recruitment 2026 - 17 Posts

U R Rao Satellite Centre (URSC), Bengaluru is the lead ISRO centre for satellite technology, including spacecraft design, development, testing and mission support. Advertisement No. URSC:02:2026 invites online applications for Junior Research Fellow positions. Selection is through screening and interview, so there is no written exam announced in the notice.

The research areas connect with spacecraft electronics, optical communication, mission analysis, thermal systems, mechanical design and high-performance computing. The fellowship is initially for 2 years and can be extended based on work assessment and project need, with the total JRF/SRF period capped at 5 years.

Vacancy Breakdown by Discipline

• JRF-E4 - Power Electronics: 2 posts
• JRF-E1 - Microelectronics: 1 post
• JRF-E2 - Computer Science / Information Technology: 1 post
• JRF-E3 - Computer Science / Information Technology: 1 post
• JRF-E5 - Digital Electronics / Micro-Electronics / VLSI / Embedded Systems: 1 post
• JRF-E6 - Engineering Physics / Applied Optics / Optical Engineering: 1 post
• JRF-E7 - Applied Physics / Material Science / Opto-Electronics: 1 post
• JRF-E8 - Optical Engineering / Applied Optics / Opto-Electronics: 1 post
• JRF-E9 - Electronics and Communication: 1 post
• JRF-E10 - Digital Electronics / Micro Electronics / Signal Processing / Mechatronics: 1 post
• JRF-E11 - Digital Electronics / VLSI / Embedded Systems: 1 post
• JRF-E12 - Electronics and Communication / Avionics / Instrumentation: 1 post
• JRF-E13 - Mathematics / Physics / Aerospace: 1 post
• JRF-M1 to JRF-M3 - Thermal, Mechanical, Aerospace and Machine Design areas: 3 posts

Who Can Apply?

For JRF-E1 to JRF-E12 and JRF-M1 to JRF-M3

• Qualification: M.E., M.Tech, M.Sc (Engg.) or equivalent postgraduate degree in the relevant discipline.
• Marks: First class with at least 60% aggregate or 6.5 CGPA/CPI on a 10-point scale.
• National test: You must have CSIR-UGC NET, GATE or an equivalent national-level qualification conducted by central government departments, agencies or institutions.

For JRF-E13

• M.Sc route: First-class M.Sc in Mathematics or Physics with at least 65% average or 6.84 CGPA/CPI.
• M.Tech route: M.Tech or equivalent postgraduate degree in Aerospace with at least 60% or 6.5 CGPA/CPI.
• National test: NET, GATE, JAM, JEST or an equivalent national-level examination is required as per the notice.

Other Eligibility Conditions

• Passed candidates only: Final-result-waiting students are not eligible.
• ODL restriction: Professional courses completed through Open and Distance Learning are not accepted for these JRF posts.
• Nationality: Only Indian nationals need to apply.

Age Limit

• Maximum age is 28 years as on 11 July 2026.
• SC/ST: 5 years relaxation.
• OBC: 3 years relaxation.
• Other relaxations: Ex-Servicemen, PwBD, widows, divorced women and women judicially separated from husbands get relaxation as per Government of India rules.

Fellowship and Benefits

• JRF Fellowship: Rs. 37,000 per month.
• SRF Fellowship: May increase to Rs. 42,000 per month after assessment and project requirement.
• HRA: Paid at prescribed rates if hostel accommodation is not provided.
• Other benefits: Medical benefits for self, casual leave, maternity leave for women JRFs and subsidised canteen facility as per rules.
• No DA: Dearness Allowance will not be paid.

Application Fee

• No application fee is mentioned in the official URSC JRF notification.
• You only need to complete the online form and upload the required documents.

Selection Process (No Written Exam)

URSC will first screen applications using academic performance and other application parameters. Only screened-in candidates will be called for interview.

1. Online Application Screening: URSC checks qualification, marks, national test score and other submitted details.
2. Interview Call Letter: Shortlisted candidates get call letters by email only.
3. Document Verification: Originals and self-attested copies are checked at the interview stage.
4. Interview: Interview will be conducted in Bengaluru, unless URSC/ISRO changes the venue or date.
5. Result: Interview result will be announced on the ISRO website.

How to Apply

1. Go to the ISRO careers portal or the URSC JRF application page at apps.ursc.gov.in.
2. Open Advertisement No. URSC:02:2026 for Junior Research Fellow posts.
3. Select the correct JRF position number for your discipline.
4. Fill the online application form between 12 June 2026 and 11 July 2026.
5. Upload photo, signature, mark sheets, qualification proof and NET/GATE or equivalent score card.
6. Submit the form and save the online registration number for future reference.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 12 June 2026
• Online Application Start: 12 June 2026
• Last Date to Apply Online: 11 July 2026
• Interview Date: To be announced by email / ISRO website

• Work on assigned research problems in satellite technology and spacecraft systems
• Support design, simulation, modelling, testing and data analysis tasks
• Prepare technical notes, results and progress updates for project teams
• Use relevant software, lab tools and engineering methods for research work
• Coordinate with scientists and engineers during experiments and reviews
• Follow ISRO safety, documentation and project reporting practices
• Pursue research goals linked to the assigned JRF discipline