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ISRO URSC JRF Recruitment 2026 – 17 Junior Research Fellow Posts, Apply Online by 11 July 2026

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11 July 2026

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Job Overview

U R Rao Satellite Centre (URSC), Bengaluru - the lead satellite technology centre of ISRO under the Department of Space, Government of India - has invited online applications for 17 posts of Junior Research Fellow (JRF) vide Advertisement No. URSC:02:2026 dated 12 June 2026. The online application window is open from 12 June 2026 to 11 July 2026 at www.isro.gov.in under the "CAREERS" section. Only Indian nationals who have already passed their qualifying degree are eligible - candidates awaiting final results need not apply.

Job Location	Pan India
Last Updated	12 Jun 2026

Important Dates

Last Date To Apply	11 July 2026
Event	Date
Notification Date	12 June 2026
Online Application Opens	12 June 2026
Age & Qualification Cut Off Date	11 July 2026

Qualification / Eligibility

Details
Eligibility for ISRO URSC JRF Recruitment 2026 is two-part: a qualifying postgraduate degree with the required minimum marks, and a valid national-level qualifying test score. Both conditions must be satisfied simultaneously as on the last date, i.e., 11 July 2026. Only passed candidates are eligible - students awaiting final results should not apply For positions JRF-E1 to JRF-E12, JRF-M1, JRF-M2, JRF-M3: M.E./M.Tech./M.Sc.(Engg.) or equivalent postgraduate degree in First Class with an aggregate minimum of 60% or CGPA/CPI of 6.5 on a 10-point scale For position JRF-E13 (M.Sc. route): M.Sc. in First Class with an aggregate minimum of 65% average of all semesters or CGPA/CPI of 6.84 on a 10-point scale For position JRF-E13 (M.Tech. route): M.Tech. or equivalent in First Class with an aggregate minimum of 60% or CGPA/CPI of 6.5 on a 10-point scale All degrees must be duly recognised by AICTE/UGC or any other organisation authorised by the Government of India. Essential qualifications must be completed within the stipulated duration of the course as prescribed by the university. Candidates who pursued professional courses through Open and Distance Learning (ODL) are not eligible to apply for JRF positions Where a university mentions both CGPA and percentage in its degree certificate or consolidated mark sheet, at least one criterion must meet DOS/ISRO eligibility norms. Conversion of CGPA into percentage of marks is not permitted to determine eligibility regardless of any conversion formula prescribed by the university. Rounding of percentage/CGPA is not allowed - values must be entered to the nearest 2 decimal places (e.g., 8.235 entered as 8.23; 8.236 as 8.24) Candidates must have qualified one of the following national-level examinations. This is a mandatory requirement - possession of the degree alone does not make a candidate eligible to apply CSIR-UGC National Eligibility Test including NET-Lectureship (Assistant Professorship) GATE (Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering) conducted by MoE JAM (Joint Admission Test) conducted by MoE JEST (Joint Entrance Screening Test) National level examinations conducted by Central Government Departments and their agencies/institutions such as DST, DBT, DAE, DOS, DRDO, MoE, ICAR, ICMR, IIT, IISc, IISER, NISER, etc The maximum age for all JRF positions is 28 years as on 11 July 2026. Candidates wondering about age relaxation can note that SC/ST candidates get 5 years of relaxation and OBC candidates get 3 years. Additional relaxations as per Government of India orders apply to Ex-Servicemen, Persons with Benchmark Disabilities, Widows, Divorced Women, and Women judicially separated from their husbands and not remarried

Details

Eligibility for ISRO URSC JRF Recruitment 2026 is two-part: a qualifying postgraduate degree with the required minimum marks, and a valid national-level qualifying test score. Both conditions must be satisfied simultaneously as on the last date, i.e., 11 July 2026. Only passed candidates are eligible - students awaiting final results should not apply
For positions JRF-E1 to JRF-E12, JRF-M1, JRF-M2, JRF-M3: M.E./M.Tech./M.Sc.(Engg.) or equivalent postgraduate degree in First Class with an aggregate minimum of 60% or CGPA/CPI of 6.5 on a 10-point scale
For position JRF-E13 (M.Sc. route): M.Sc. in First Class with an aggregate minimum of 65% average of all semesters or CGPA/CPI of 6.84 on a 10-point scale
For position JRF-E13 (M.Tech. route): M.Tech. or equivalent in First Class with an aggregate minimum of 60% or CGPA/CPI of 6.5 on a 10-point scale
All degrees must be duly recognised by AICTE/UGC or any other organisation authorised by the Government of India. Essential qualifications must be completed within the stipulated duration of the course as prescribed by the university. Candidates who pursued professional courses through Open and Distance Learning (ODL) are not eligible to apply for JRF positions
Where a university mentions both CGPA and percentage in its degree certificate or consolidated mark sheet, at least one criterion must meet DOS/ISRO eligibility norms. Conversion of CGPA into percentage of marks is not permitted to determine eligibility regardless of any conversion formula prescribed by the university. Rounding of percentage/CGPA is not allowed - values must be entered to the nearest 2 decimal places (e.g., 8.235 entered as 8.23; 8.236 as 8.24)
Candidates must have qualified one of the following national-level examinations. This is a mandatory requirement - possession of the degree alone does not make a candidate eligible to apply
CSIR-UGC National Eligibility Test including NET-Lectureship (Assistant Professorship) GATE (Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering) conducted by MoE JAM (Joint Admission Test) conducted by MoE JEST (Joint Entrance Screening Test) National level examinations conducted by Central Government Departments and their agencies/institutions such as DST, DBT, DAE, DOS, DRDO, MoE, ICAR, ICMR, IIT, IISc, IISER, NISER, etc
The maximum age for all JRF positions is 28 years as on 11 July 2026. Candidates wondering about age relaxation can note that SC/ST candidates get 5 years of relaxation and OBC candidates get 3 years. Additional relaxations as per Government of India orders apply to Ex-Servicemen, Persons with Benchmark Disabilities, Widows, Divorced Women, and Women judicially separated from their husbands and not remarried

Matched Qualifications

B_Tech_BEM_ScM_E_MTechAny_Post_Graduate

Vacancy Details

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Category-wise Vacancy

Essential Qualification (Discipline)	M.E/M.Tech/M.Sc(Engg.) - Mechanical Engineering / Machine Design or equivalent

Salary & Pay Scale

Details
Selected JRFs at ISRO URSC receive a monthly fellowship stipend of ₹37,000 per month. After completion of two years as JRF, at the sole discretion of ISRO/DOS/URSC, the fellow may be awarded Senior Research Fellow (SRF) status with a stipend of ₹42,000 per month. HRA at prescribed rates is paid if hostel accommodation is not provided at the place of posting. Medical benefits for self are admissible as per extant rules. No Dearness Allowance (DA) is paid. The fellowship amount is treated as basic pay for this purpose JRFs are eligible only for casual leave. All female JRFs are entitled to maternity leave as per Government of India instructions. JRFs are also eligible for subsidised canteen facilities. Selected candidates are not entitled to any other benefits or concessions admissible to regular employees. The initial engagement is for two years, extendable based on assessment of work and project requirements. The maximum combined period of engagement as JRF and SRF together shall not exceed five years. JRFs with aptitude for research will be encouraged to register for a Ph.D. with an external university

Details

Selected JRFs at ISRO URSC receive a monthly fellowship stipend of ₹37,000 per month. After completion of two years as JRF, at the sole discretion of ISRO/DOS/URSC, the fellow may be awarded Senior Research Fellow (SRF) status with a stipend of ₹42,000 per month. HRA at prescribed rates is paid if hostel accommodation is not provided at the place of posting. Medical benefits for self are admissible as per extant rules. No Dearness Allowance (DA) is paid. The fellowship amount is treated as basic pay for this purpose
JRFs are eligible only for casual leave. All female JRFs are entitled to maternity leave as per Government of India instructions. JRFs are also eligible for subsidised canteen facilities. Selected candidates are not entitled to any other benefits or concessions admissible to regular employees. The initial engagement is for two years, extendable based on assessment of work and project requirements. The maximum combined period of engagement as JRF and SRF together shall not exceed five years. JRFs with aptitude for research will be encouraged to register for a Ph.D. with an external university

Selection Process

1Selection for ISRO URSC JRF 2026 involves an initial screening stage followed by an interview. Meeting the minimum qualification is…

2Initial Screening - Based on academic performance and other parameters given in the online application. Only shortlisted candidates will be…

3URSC/ISRO reserves the right to change the venue/date of the interview. Outstation candidates shortlisted for interview will be reimbursed…

4or non-A/C government bus fare

5or actual fare - whichever is less - on production of proof of journey. If a candidate travels by a higher class

6only second class rail fare excluding reservation/sleeper charges will be paid. Travel allowance is payable only to candidates allowed for…

How to Apply

1Applications for ISRO URSC JRF Recruitment 2026 must be submitted online only. All further communications will be made exclusively by e-mail and through the ISRO website. Candidates are advised to check their e-mail regularly and visit www.isro.gov.in periodically for updates.
2Visit www.isro.gov.in and navigate to the "CAREERS" section
3Find Advertisement No. URSC:02:2026 and select the JRF position you wish to apply for
4Register online - note your Registration Number carefully and preserve it for future reference
5Fill in all required fields including a valid and correct e-mail ID - hall tickets will be sent by e-mail only
6Upload the following mandatory documents in soft copy: Recent colour passport-size photograph (not older than 6 months) - JPG/JPEG, maximum 500 KB Signature - JPG/JPEG, maximum 500 KB Mark cards of each semester/year with final pass certificate - single PDF, not exceeding 1 MB SC/ST/OBC/PwBD/Ex-Serviceman certificate if seeking age relaxation - PDF, not exceeding 1 MB CSIR-UGC-NET score card or GATE score card or equivalent national examination score card - PDF, not exceeding 1 MB
7Recent colour passport-size photograph (not older than 6 months) - JPG/JPEG, maximum 500 KB
8Signature - JPG/JPEG, maximum 500 KB
9Mark cards of each semester/year with final pass certificate - single PDF, not exceeding 1 MB
10SC/ST/OBC/PwBD/Ex-Serviceman certificate if seeking age relaxation - PDF, not exceeding 1 MB
11CSIR-UGC-NET score card or GATE score card or equivalent national examination score card - PDF, not exceeding 1 MB
12Submit the application before 11 July 2026
13Candidates already employed under Central/State Government, Public Sector Undertaking, or Autonomous Body must follow up the online application with a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from their employer, indicating name, position applied for, Position No., and Registration No. on the reverse of the NOC
14Avoid submitting multiple applications for the same position - if multiple applications are submitted, only the latest application submitted before the closing date will be processed
15For any clarification, candidates may write to [email protected]. No interim correspondence will otherwise be entertained. Canvassing in any form will result in disqualification of candidature.

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FAQs

Q1What is the last date to apply for ISRO URSC JRF Recruitment 2026?

The last date for receipt of online applications is 11 July 2026. This date is also the cut-off for determining age and qualification eligibility for all purposes.

Q2How many JRF posts are available in ISRO URSC Recruitment 2026?

A total of 16 Junior Research Fellow positions have been notified under Advertisement No. URSC:02:2026 across Electronics, Computer Science, Optics, Mechanical, and allied disciplines. The number is provisional and may vary based on actual requirements.

Q3What is the age limit for ISRO URSC JRF 2026?

The maximum age is 28 years as on 11 July 2026. SC/ST candidates get 5 years relaxation and OBC candidates get 3 years. Ex-Servicemen, PwBD, and certain women categories receive relaxation as per Government of India orders.

Q4Is GATE or NET mandatory to apply for ISRO URSC JRF?

Yes, it is mandatory. Candidates must have qualified CSIR–UGC NET (including Lectureship), GATE, JAM, JEST, or a national-level examination conducted by Central Government departments or agencies such as DST, DBT, DAE, DOS, DRDO, MoE, IIT, IISc, IISER, NISER, etc. Possession of the postgraduate degree alone does not make a candidate eligible.

Q5What is the minimum percentage required for ISRO JRF 2026?

For most positions, a minimum of 60% aggregate or CGPA/CPI of 6.5 on a 10-point scale in M.E./M.Tech./M.Sc.(Engg.) is required. For JRF-E13 via the M.Sc. route, the minimum is 65% aggregate or CGPA/CPI of 6.84.

Q6What is the fellowship stipend for ISRO URSC JRF?

JRFs receive ₹37,000 per month. This may be enhanced to ₹42,000 per month upon promotion to Senior Research Fellow at the sole discretion of ISRO/DOS/URSC after two years. HRA is also paid if hostel accommodation is not provided. No DA is paid.

Q7What is the selection process for ISRO URSC JRF Recruitment 2026?

Selection involves two stages: an initial screening based on academic performance and application parameters, followed by an Interview conducted in Bengaluru. Call letters for the interview are sent by e-mail only. The result is published on the ISRO website.

Q8Can candidates awaiting final results apply for ISRO JRF 2026?

No. Only passed candidates are eligible to apply. Students waiting for their final results are not eligible and should not apply.

Q9Where should I apply for ISRO URSC JRF 2026?

Applications must be submitted online only at www.isro.gov.in under the "CAREERS" section. No other mode of application is accepted. For clarifications, write to [email protected].

Q10Does the JRF position lead to a permanent job at ISRO?

No. The JRF position does not confer any claim or right for regular appointment in URSC or in any ISRO/Department of Space centre. The maximum combined engagement as JRF and SRF together shall not exceed five years.

All Official Links

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www.isro.gov.in	https://www.isro.gov.in
Advertisement No. URSC:02:2026 - www.isro.gov.in	https://www.isro.gov.in/media_isro/pdf/recruitmentNotice/2026/June/Bilingual_Advt_for_JRF_11062026.pdf
Click Here	https://www.isro.gov.in/ViewAllOpportunities.html

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