ISRO
ISRO URSC Recruitment 2026: Junior Research Fellow (JRF)
Organization
Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)
Total Vacancy
15 vacancies
Last Date to Apply
11 July 2026
Job Location
Karnataka
Important Dates
Online Application Opening Date
12 June 2026
Online Application Closing Date
11 July 2026
Cut-off Date for Age, Qualifications, and Eligibility
11 July 2026
Application Fees
For All Categories
₹0/- (Free)
There is no application fee mentioned in this specific notification.
Age Limits & Relaxations
Minimum Age
N/AMaximum Age
28 YearsAge relaxation is applicable: 5 years for SC/ST and 3 years for OBC candidates. Relaxations for Ex-Servicemen, PwBD, and eligible women apply as per Government of India orders.
Recruitment Overview
ISRO’s U R Rao Satellite Centre (URSC) is inviting online applications from Indian nationals for temporary Junior Research Fellow (JRF) positions in Bengaluru. Selected fellows will engage in cutting-edge spacecraft technology projects, covering spacecraft design, fabrication, microelectronics, power electronics, and mission analysis packages.
Vacancy Details
- Post Name: Junior Research Fellow (JRF)
- Total Vacancies: 15 posts (spread across position codes JRF-E1 to JRF-E13 and JRF-M1 to JRF-M3)
- Stipend: ₹37,000 per month as JRF, with the possibility of being upgraded to ₹42,000 per month as a Senior Research Fellow (SRF). Applicable House Rent Allowance (HRA) will be paid if hostel accommodation is not provided.
Educational Qualification
- For Engineering Posts (JRF-E1 to E12 & JRF-M1 to M3): First Class M.E. / M.Tech / M.Sc (Engg.) or equivalent postgraduate degree with at least 60% aggregate marks (or a 6.5 CGPA on a 10-point scale).
- For Mathematics/Physics Post (JRF-E13): First Class M.Sc. in Mathematics or Physics with at least 65% aggregate marks (or a 6.84 CGPA on a 10-point scale) OR First Class M.Tech or equivalent postgraduate degree in Aerospace.
- Mandatory Examination: Candidates must be qualified through National Eligibility Tests like CSIR-UGC-NET (including Lectureship), GATE, or other equivalent national-level examinations conducted by central government departments/agencies (such as DST, DBT, DAE, DOS, DRDO, MoE, etc.).
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How to Apply Online for Junior Research Fellow (JRF) ISRO URSC
Follow these simple steps:
- Head over to the official ISRO website at www.isro.gov.in and select the "CAREERS" section.
- Click on the application registration link matching Advertisement No. URSC:02:2026.
- Fill out the application form with your personal, academic, and contact details. Ensure your email ID is entered accurately, as all communications (including hall tickets) will arrive strictly via email.
- Upload a recent color passport-size photograph and your signature in JPG/JPEG format (maximum 500 KB each).
- Combine your relevant academic marks cards/certificates into a single PDF (maximum 1 MB) and upload it.
- Upload your CSIR-UGC-NET or GATE score card, along with any relevant category/caste certificates (if claiming age relaxation) as separate PDFs under 1 MB.
- Submit your application form and save your auto-generated online Registration Number safely for future reference.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
The fellowship is initially awarded for a duration of two years. Extensions are granted based on performance reviews and project requirements, with the maximum total engagement duration (combining JRF and SRF) capped at five years.
No, only candidates who have already passed and completed their essential qualifications within the stipulated duration of the course are eligible to apply. Students awaiting their final results should not apply.
There will be an initial screening based on academic performance and other details provided in your online application. Only the screened-in candidates will receive an interview call letter via email to attend a personal interview in Bengaluru.
Yes, outstation candidates who are shortlisted and cleared through the document verification stage will be reimbursed to-and-fro Second-Class Sleeper Railway fare or non-A/C Government bus fare via the shortest route.
No, the notification explicitly clarifies that candidates who have pursued professional courses through Open and Distance Learning (ODL) are not eligible to apply for these JRF positions.