ISRO URSC Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for Scientist/Engineer & Medical Officer Posts

ISRO URSC Recruitment 2026: The U R Rao Satellite Centre (URSC), ISRO, Bengaluru has released Advertisement No. URSC:01:2026 for 4 posts of Scientist/Engineer (‘SC’ and ‘SD’) and Medical Officer (‘SC’). Applications are open online from 23 March to 12 April 2026.

Quick Answer: ISRO URSC is hiring 4 people: 2 Scientist/Engineer ‘SC’ (Industrial Engineering background), 1 Scientist/Engineer ‘SD’ (PhD in Thin Films/Material Science/Applied Optics/Metallurgy), and 1 Medical Officer ‘SC’ (MBBS with 2 years’ experience). Pay starts at Level 10 or 11 of the 7th Pay Commission. Apply online by 12 April 2026.

Quick Highlights

• Organization: U R Rao Satellite Centre (URSC), ISRO
• Advertisement No: URSC:01:2026
• Posts: Scientist/Engineer ‘SC’ & ‘SD’, Medical Officer ‘SC’
• Total Vacancies: 4
• Job Location: Bengaluru (transferable anywhere in India)
• Last Date: 12 April 2026

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Official Website: ursc.gov.in

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Post-wise Vacancies and Eligibility

1. Scientist/Engineer ‘SC’ (2 Vacancies)

• Education: B.E./B.Tech (or equivalent) in Industrial Production, Industrial Engineering, Industrial Management, Industrial Engineering & Management, Production Engineering, or allied branches.
• Minimum Marks: 65% aggregate or CGPA of 6.84/10.
• Age Limit: Maximum 28 years, as on 12 April 2026.

2. Scientist/Engineer ‘SD’ (1 Vacancy)

• Education: A Ph.D. in Thin Films, Material Science, Applied Optics, or Metallurgy.
• Pre-eligibility: Base degrees (M.Sc./M.Tech and B.E./B.Tech/B.Sc.) must also meet the mandated norms.
• Minimum Marks: At least 60% or CGPA 6.5/10, at each stage of the pre-eligibility degrees.
• Age Limit: Maximum 35 years, as on 12 April 2026.

3. Medical Officer ‘SC’ (1 Vacancy)

• Education: MBBS (minimum second class), with a completed rotatory internship.
• Registration & Experience: Registered with the National Medical Commission (NMC) or a State Medical Council, plus exactly 2 years of practical experience.
• Age Limit: Maximum 35 years, as on 12 April 2026.

Age relaxation applies for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD/Ex-servicemen as per Government of India rules.

Salary (Pay Scale)

ISRO pays under the 7th Pay Commission, with Dearness Allowance, HRA, Transport Allowance and medical facilities on top of basic pay.

Application Fee and Refund Rules

• Processing Fee: Rs. 750, applicable for Post Codes 01 and 03 (Scientist/Engineer ‘SC’ and Medical Officer ‘SC’).
• Full Refund: Women, SC, ST, PwBD and Ex-servicemen get the full Rs. 750 refunded if they appear for the written test/interview.
• Partial Refund: General/OBC/EWS candidates get Rs. 500 refunded (Rs. 250 retained as the application fee) upon appearing for the exam.
• There is no application fee for the Scientist/Engineer ‘SD’ post, since applications go through the ISRO Live Register.

Selection Process

• Scientist/Engineer ‘SC’: A Written Test in Bengaluru, followed by a Personal Interview for those who clear it.
• Scientist/Engineer ‘SD’ & Medical Officer ‘SC’: Applications are screened directly, and shortlisted candidates go straight to a Personal Interview. Final selection depends on interview performance and document verification.

How to Apply

1. Visit the official careers page on ursc.gov.in or isro.gov.in.
2. Find the notification “Advt. No. URSC:01:2026” and click the online registration link.
3. Fill in your basic details, educational qualifications, and contact information accurately.
4. Upload scanned copies of your photo, signature, and certificates (mark sheets, MBBS registration, caste certificate if applicable).
5. Pay the Rs. 750 processing fee (where applicable) via Net Banking, UPI, or Debit/Credit Card.
6. Submit the form and download the final PDF copy for your records; you will need it during the interview phase.
7. For post ‘SD’, apply through the ISRO Live Register portal and update your research profile.

Important Instructions

• No physical/offline applications are accepted; the entire process is online.
• Candidates must possess the required degree and final marksheet before the cut-off date, 12 April 2026; check the official PDF for exact rules if your final-year results are pending.
• The written test for Scientist/Engineer ‘SC’ is typically held in Bengaluru; candidates must travel at their own expense.
• Fee refunds (partial or full) apply only to candidates who actually attend the written test or interview.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. How many vacancies are there in ISRO URSC Recruitment 2026?
There are 4 vacancies: 2 Scientist/Engineer ‘SC’, 1 Scientist/Engineer ‘SD’, and 1 Medical Officer ‘SC’.

Q2. What is the last date to apply?
12 April 2026.

Q3. Can final year engineering students apply for Scientist/Engineer ‘SC’?
Candidates must have their required degree and final marksheet before the cut-off date, 12 April 2026; check the official PDF for semester-wise rules if results are pending.

Q4. Will the written test be held in my home state?
For Scientist/Engineer ‘SC’, the written test is typically held in Bengaluru, and candidates must travel there at their own expense.

Q5. Do I get my application fee back if I don’t appear for the exam?
No, the refund (partial or full) is processed only for candidates who actually attend the written test or interview.

Q6. What is the salary for Scientist/Engineer ‘SD’?
Pay Level 11, with a starting basic pay of Rs. 67,700 per month.

Q7. What qualification is needed for Medical Officer ‘SC’?
MBBS with minimum second class, a completed rotatory internship, NMC/State Medical Council registration, and 2 years of practical experience.

Q8. Is there an application fee for the Scientist/Engineer ‘SD’ post?
No, applications for this post go through the ISRO Live Register, with no fee.

Q9. What is the selection process for Scientist/Engineer ‘SC’?
A Written Test in Bengaluru, followed by a Personal Interview for candidates who clear it.

Q10. Is the job location fixed at Bengaluru?
The initial posting is at Bengaluru, but the role is transferable anywhere in India.

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