ISRO NRSC Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 48 Research Scientist, Project Associate & More Posts

The National Remote Sensing Centre (NRSC), a centre of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), has released the Temporary Research Personnel Recruitment 2026 notification for 48 vacancies. The recruitment includes Research Scientist, Project Scientist, Project Associate-I, Project Associate-II, Junior Research Fellow (JRF) and other research positions. The online application process is open from 01 August 2026 to 21 August 2026.

📌 Recruitment Overview

📅 Important Dates

• 🟢 Notification Release: 01 August 2026

• 🟢 Online Application Starts: 01 August 2026

• 🔴 Last Date to Apply Online: 21 August 2026 (1700 Hrs)

ISRO NRSC Recruitment 2026 – Complete Post-wise Vacancy Distribution

Based on the official NRSC Recruitment 2026 (Advt. No. NRSC/RMT/1/2026), the recruitment covers 20 post codes under 6 categories of Temporary Research Personnel, totaling 48 vacancies.

Category-wise Vacancy Summary

Additional Notes:

• Some posts are earmarked for Regional Remote Sensing Centre (RRSC)-North, New Delhi and RRSC-South, Bengaluru.

• All vacancies are temporary, project-based and may be posted at Hyderabad, Shadnagar, RRSCs, or anywhere in India under the Department of Space/ISRO.

🎓 Educational Qualification

Candidates should possess qualifications relevant to the respective post, such as:

• B.E./B.Tech

• M.E./M.Tech

• M.Sc.

• Master's Degree in relevant disciplines

• NET/GATE or equivalent qualification wherever prescribed

Eligible disciplines include Remote Sensing, GIS, Geoinformatics, Computer Science, Electronics, Civil Engineering, Environmental Science, Geology, Agriculture, Geography and other related specializations.

🎂 Age Limit

The upper age limit varies by post:

• Junior Research Fellow (JRF)

• Project Associate-I/II

• Project Scientist

• Research Scientist

Age relaxation is applicable for SC/ST/OBC-NCL/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen and other eligible categories as per Government of India rules.

ISRO NRSC Recruitment 2026 – Age Limit

The upper age limit varies by post under Advertisement No. NRSC/RMT/1/2026:

Age Relaxation

Age relaxation is admissible as per Government of India rules:

• OBC (NCL): 3 years

• SC/ST: 5 years

• PwBD: 10 years (additional relaxation as applicable)

• Ex-Servicemen: As per Government of India/ISRO norms

💰 Application Fee

• Application Fee: ₹250

• The fee is refundable for eligible Women, SC, ST, PwBD and Ex-Servicemen candidates who satisfy the prescribed conditions and participate in the selection process.

📝 Selection Process

• Shortlisting of Applications

• Interview

• Document Verification

• Final Selection

💵 Salary

Salary depends on the post and applicable ISRO/NRSC norms. Selected candidates will receive consolidated monthly remuneration as specified in the official notification for each research position. ()

🖥️ How to Apply

1. Visit the NRSC online recruitment portal.

2. Register using a valid email ID and mobile number.

3. Complete the online application form.

4. Upload the required documents.

5. Pay the application fee (if applicable).

6. Submit the application and take a printout for future reference.