ISRO URSC Junior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 17 Posts

The U. R. Rao Satellite Centre (URSC), a leading research and development facility under the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) in Bengaluru, is hiring 17 Junior Research Fellows (JRFs). Candidates holding a First Class M.E., M.Tech, or M.Sc. (Engg.) degree who have qualified in national-level eligibility tests like GATE or NET can apply online. The online application link is open from June 12, 2026, until July 11, 2026, and no application fee is charged.

• Recruitment Overview
• Is This Job for You?
• Vacancy Details by Role
• Important Dates & Limits
• Fellowship and Benefits
• Selection Criteria
• Required Documents Checklist
• Application Process Steps
• Frequently Asked Questions

Recruitment Overview

Is This Job for You?

You should apply if you hold a First Class postgraduate engineering or science degree (M.E./M.Tech/M.Sc. Engg.) and have cleared a recognized national test (like GATE or CSIR-UGC NET). This program is highly suitable for candidates who want to work on satellite payloads, embedded electronics, or structural dynamics in a premier space research setting.

You should skip this if you lack a post-graduate qualification, scored below 60% (or a 6.5 CGPA on a 10-point scale), or have not cleared a national eligibility exam. Those seeking long-term regular government employment immediately should also look elsewhere, as this is a temporary, project-linked fellowship.

Vacancy Details by Role

Fellowship positions are distributed across disciplines like Microelectronics, Power Electronics, Digital Electronics, VLSI, Embedded Systems, Optics, and Mechanical Engineering. Selected JRFs are assigned to specific ongoing space research projects and payload development missions in the Bengaluru center.

Important Dates & Limits

Fellowship and Benefits

Selected candidates receive the following stipend and allowances:

• Junior Research Fellow (JRF – First 2 Years): ₹37,000 per month
• Senior Research Fellow (SRF – After 2 Years): ₹42,000 per month (dependent on performance evaluation)
• House Rent Allowance (HRA): Provided as per government rules if hostel accommodation is not available.
• Medical Facilities: Provided for the fellow as per rules.

No Dearness Allowance (DA) is paid to fellows during their tenure.

Selection Criteria

The selection process comprises the following stages:

1. Application Screening: Candidates are shortlisted based on post-graduate academic records and national test scores (GATE/NET).
2. Personal Interview: Shortlisted candidates receive call letters via email to attend a face-to-face interview in Bengaluru.
3. Document Verification: Certificates are verified in-person at the interview venue.
4. Final Selection: Based on the candidate’s performance in the interview.

Required Documents Checklist

• Printout of the online application form
• Class 10 Certificate (proof of date of birth)
• Semester-wise Marksheets and Degree Certificates (B.E./B.Tech/B.Sc and M.E./M.Tech/M.Sc)
• Valid GATE / NET scorecard or certificate
• Category Certificate (SC/ST/OBC), if applicable
• No Objection Certificate (NOC) if employed in a government or public sector organization

Application Process Steps

1. Go to the official application page at apps.ursc.gov.in/JRFME/advt.jsp.
2. Click on the specific advertisement link for URSC:02:2026 JRF positions.
3. Select the JRF code that aligns with your educational qualifications.
4. Fill in your personal, contact, and educational details.
5. Enter your GATE or NET scores and registration details.
6. Upload scanned files of your photograph, signature, and qualifying marksheets as requested.
7. Verify the details on the summary page and click submit.
8. Print the submitted application for your records. No application fee is required.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Is clearing GATE or NET mandatory to apply?

Yes. Shortlisted candidates must have qualified in a national eligibility test such as GATE, NET, or other equivalent national examinations.

2. What is the age limit for URSC JRF recruitment?

The maximum age limit is 28 years as of July 11, 2026. OBC candidates receive a 3-year relaxation (up to 31 years) and SC/ST candidates receive a 5-year relaxation (up to 33 years).

3. Will this fellowship lead to permanent recruitment at ISRO?

No. This is a temporary fellowship on a contract basis and does not provide any claim for regular employment within URSC or ISRO.

4. What is the application fee?

There is no application fee for any candidate.

5. Where will the interviews take place?

Shortlisted candidates will be invited for in-person interviews in Bengaluru, Karnataka.

6. What is the tenure of the fellowship?

The fellowship is initially for two years and can be extended up to five years as a Senior Research Fellow based on review assessments.