ISRO-U R Rao Satellite Centre (URSC), Bengaluru (Karnataka), Technician-B, Staff Car Driver-A, Light Vehicle Driver ‘A’ & Heavy Vehicle Driver-A Recruitment - 2026 (61 Vacancies)

Category-Wise Vacancy Distribution

Educational Qualification

1. Technician - B (Post Codes 01 to 08)

• Educational & Technical Qualification :

  • SSLC / SSC / Matriculation pass.

  • ITI / NTC / NAC in the respective trade from NCVT.

• Trades by Post Code :

  • Post Code 01 : Electronics Mechanic / Technician Power Electronic Systems / Mechanic Consumer Electronic Appliances / Instrument Mechanic / Mechanic Industrial Electronics.

  • Post Code 02 : Fitter.

  • Post Code 03 : Electrician.

  • Post Code 04 : Refrigeration and Air Conditioning (R&A/C).

  • Post Code 05 : Turner.

  • Post Code 06 : Machinist.

  • Post Code 07 : Motor Vehicle Mechanic.

  • Post Code 08 : Electroplater.

• Experience : No prior experience is prescribed for Technician - B posts (minimum essential qualification is required).

2. Light Vehicle Driver - A / Staff Car Driver - A (Post Codes 09 & 10)

• Educational Qualification : Matriculation / SSLC / SSC or its equivalent pass.

• Experience Requirement :

  • Minimum 03 years of experience as a Light Vehicle Driver.

  • The total prescribed experience must be acquired after obtaining a valid driving license.

  • Experience certificates must be from Government/Semi-Government agencies, registered companies, societies, trusts, etc. (certificates from individuals are not accepted; part-time experience is excluded).

• Additional Requirements :

  • Must possess a valid driving license for light vehicles.

  • Must meet any other requirements of the Motor Vehicle Act of Karnataka State within 3 months of joining.

  • Must possess the requisite qualification, experience, and Public Service Badge (if required) as on the last date of receipt of online application (13 November, 2026).

3. Heavy Vehicle Driver - A (Post Code 11)

• Educational Qualification : SSLC / SSC / Matriculation pass or its equivalent.

• Experience Requirement :

  • Total 05 years of experience, out of which a minimum of 03 years must be as a Heavy Vehicle Driver, and the balance period driving experience of light motor vehicles.

  • Total prescribed experience must be acquired after obtaining a valid driving license.

  • Experience certificates must be from Government/Semi-Government agencies, registered companies, societies, trusts, etc. (individual certificates and part-time experience are not accepted).

• Additional Requirements :

  • Must possess a valid HVD license and Public Service Badge (if statutory; if not mandatory in a candidate's home state, the requirement must be fulfilled within 3 months of joining in Karnataka).

  • Must possess the requisite qualification, experience, and Public Service Badge as on the last date of receipt of online application (13 November, 2026).

How to Apply?

• Visit Official Website : Access the ISRO or URSC official websites at www.isro.gov.in or www.ursc.gov.in between 24.10.2026 (05:00 PM) and 13 November, 2026 (11:55 PM).

• Review Eligibility & Ads : Carefully read the complete advertisement and ensure you meet all eligibility requirements before starting your application.

• Register on NCS Portal (Optional) : Applicants registered under the National Career Service (NCS) Portal who meet the conditions can visit the Careers page of the ISRO website.

• Complete Online Registration : Go to the careers page, follow the application procedure, and complete the online registration to receive a unique Online Registration Number.

• Upload Scanned Documents : Upload clear digital copies of your recent passport-size photograph with a white background (3.5 cm x 4.5 cm, .jpg/.jpeg format, 100 KB to 200 KB), signature (80 KB to 150 KB), essential qualification/experience certificates, and category/disability/ex-servicemen certificates if claiming fee refunds.

• Enter Bank Details : Accurately provide your bank account details inside the application portal to ensure smooth processing of any applicable fee refunds later.

• Verify Application Details : Thoroughly review all entered details before final submission, as online applications cannot be modified once submitted.

• Proceed to Fee Payment : Upon final submission, you will be automatically redirected to the Bharatkosh portal / payment gateway to pay the non-refundable application fee.

• Pay Application Fee Online : Pay the uniform initial fee of ₹500 (for all candidates, out of which ₹400 is refundable for those who appear in the written test, while SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-servicemen/Women are fully exempted or refunded) using Internet Banking, Debit Cards, Credit Cards, or UPI.

• Save Registration Number & Printout : Preserve your online Registration Number carefully and print out a copy of the final submitted online application form for all your future reference.

Selection Process

Based on the URSC/ISRO recruitment advertisement (Advt. No. URSC:04:2026), here are the steps for the Selection Process :

• Initial Screening : Applications will undergo an initial screening based on academic performance and other parameters provided in the online application, and only screened-in candidates will be called for the Written Test.

• Written Test / Computer Based Test (CBT) : Shortlisted candidates must appear for a written test (conducted online or offline in Bengaluru or across different cities in India).

  • For Technician-B : Consists of 80 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) for 1.5 hours with +1 and -0.33 marking.

  • For Driver Posts (HVD-A / LVD-A / SCD-A) : Consists of 100 MCQs across 4 parts (Motor Vehicles Act, Elementary English, Elementary Arithmetic, and General Knowledge) for 2 hours with 1/4th negative marking.

• Shortlisting for Skill Test : Based on written test performance, candidates are shortlisted in a specific ratio (1:5 for Technician-B with a minimum of 10 candidates; 1:10 for Driver posts).

• Document Verification : Prior to or during the skill test, candidates must successfully produce and verify all original certificates regarding educational qualifications, experience, and category proofs.

• Skill Test (Driving Test / Practical Test) : Conducted exclusively in Bengaluru. For Technician-B, it is of a qualifying nature (100 marks, requiring 60% / 60 marks to pass). For Drivers, it includes a practical driving test. (Note: No category mark relaxations apply to the Skill Test).

• Final Panel Preparation : Final selection is made from candidates who qualify the written and skill tests, based on the standards set by URSC/ISRO, and subject to document verification and medical fitness.