ISRO NRSC Recruitment 2026 Notification Out for 48 Posts, Apply Online

ISRO NRSC Recruitment 2026: The National Remote Sensing Centre (NRSC), a premier centre of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) under the Department of Space, Government of India, has released the ISRO NRSC Recruitment 2026 Notification (Advertisement No. NRSC/RMT/1/2026) for the recruitment of 48 Temporary Research Personnel. The vacancies include Research Scientist, Project Associate-I, Project Associate-II, Project Scientist-B, Project Scientist-I, and Junior Research Fellow (JRF) posts across various research projects.

The online application process started on 01 August 2026 and will remain open until 21 August 2026 (5:00 PM). Candidates possessing B.E./B.Tech, M.E./M.Tech, M.Sc., or equivalent qualifications in the relevant disciplines can apply through the official NRSC recruitment portal. Selection will be based on shortlisting and interview, with no written examination mentioned in the notification.

ISRO NRSC Recruitment 2026 Overview

Particular	Details
Organization	National Remote Sensing Centre (NRSC), ISRO
Advertisement No.	NRSC/RMT/1/2026
Recruitment Type	Temporary Research Personnel
Posts	Research Scientist, Project Associate, Project Scientist & JRF
Total Vacancies	48
Job Location	Hyderabad, Shadnagar & Other NRSC Centres
Application Mode	Online
Selection Process	Shortlisting & Interview
Notification Date	01 August 2026
Last Date to Apply	21 August 2026
Official Website	www.nrsc.gov.in

ISRO NRSC Recruitment 2026 Important Dates

Event	Date
Notification Released	01 August 2026
Online Application Starts	01 August 2026 (10:00 AM)
Last Date to Apply Online	21 August 2026 (05:00 PM)
Last Date for Fee Payment	21 August 2026
Interview Date	To Be Notified

ISRO NRSC Vacancy 2026

A total of 48 vacancies have been announced under different research positions.

Post Name	Vacancies
Research Scientist	14
Project Associate-I	3
Project Associate-II	2
Project Scientist-B	8
Project Scientist-I	2
Junior Research Fellow (JRF)	19
Total	48

The number of vacancies is provisional and may change depending on project requirements.

ISRO NRSC Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria

Candidates should possess the required educational qualification for the respective post.

Educational Qualification

Research Scientist

M.E./M.Tech in the relevant engineering discipline
OR M.Sc./M.Sc. Tech in the relevant subject
Relevant Bachelor’s degree as prescribed for the post

Project Associate-I

B.E./B.Tech in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent discipline

Project Associate-II

B.E./B.Tech or M.Sc. in relevant discipline
Minimum 2 years of research or development experience

Project Scientist

M.Sc., M.Tech, or equivalent qualification in the relevant specialization

Junior Research Fellow (JRF)

Master’s Degree in the relevant discipline
Valid GATE/NET or equivalent national-level examination qualification wherever applicable

Candidates must possess the prescribed educational qualification on or before the closing date of online applications.

ISRO NRSC Recruitment 2026 Age Limit

The upper age limit will be calculated as on 21 August 2026.

Post	Maximum Age
Junior Research Fellow	28 Years
Research Scientist (M.Sc. Based)	28 Years
Research Scientist (M.Tech Based)	30 Years
Project Associate-I	35 Years
Project Associate-II	35 Years
Project Scientist-I	35 Years
Project Scientist-B	35 Years

Age Relaxation

OBC: 3 Years
SC/ST: 5 Years
PwBD: As per Government of India rules
Ex-Servicemen: As per Government norms

ISRO NRSC Recruitment 2026 Application Fee

Category	Fee
All Candidates	₹250

Fee Refund

The application fee will be refunded to the following candidates, subject to eligibility and appearance in the interview:

Women Candidates
SC Candidates
ST Candidates
PwBD Candidates
Ex-Servicemen

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ISRO NRSC Recruitment 2026 Salary

Post	Monthly Salary
Research Scientist	₹56,100 + HRA + DA
Project Associate-I	₹31,000 + HRA
Project Associate-II	₹35,000 + HRA
Project Scientist-I	₹56,000 + HRA
Project Scientist-B	₹56,000 + HRA
Junior Research Fellow	₹37,000 + HRA

Project Scientist-B candidates are eligible for 5% increment every two years based on performance, while JRFs may be upgraded to Senior Research Fellow (SRF) after successful evaluation.

ISRO NRSC Recruitment 2026 Selection Process

The selection process consists of the following stages:

Screening of Online Applications
Shortlisting of Eligible Candidates
Personal Interview
Document Verification
Final Selection

There is no written examination mentioned in the official notification.

ISRO NRSC Recruitment 2026 Job Locations

Selected candidates may be posted at:

NRSC, Hyderabad
Shadnagar Campus
Regional Remote Sensing Centres at:
- Bengaluru
- Delhi
- Kolkata
- Nagpur
- Jodhpur

Candidates may also be posted anywhere in India under the Department of Space or ISRO.

Documents Required

Applicants should keep the following documents ready before applying online:

Passport-size Photograph
Signature
Class 10 Certificate
Graduation Mark Sheets
Post-Graduation Certificates
Degree Certificates
GATE/NET Certificate (for JRF, wherever applicable)
Category Certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS)
PwBD Certificate (if applicable)
Experience Certificate (where required)

How to Apply for ISRO NRSC Recruitment 2026?

Candidates can apply online by following these steps:

Visit the official NRSC recruitment portal.
Complete the online registration.
Select the desired post code.
Fill in the application form carefully.
Upload the required documents.
Pay the application fee online.
Verify all entered details.
Submit the application before 21 August 2026.
Download and print the confirmation page for future reference.

Separate applications must be submitted for each post if applying for multiple positions.

Important Instructions

Applications will be accepted only in online mode.
Candidates awaiting final examination results are not eligible.
Degrees obtained through unapproved Open and Distance Learning programmes are not accepted where specified.
Candidates must produce original documents during the interview.
Meeting the minimum eligibility criteria does not guarantee shortlisting.
All updates regarding interviews will be published on the official NRSC website.

ISRO NRSC Recruitment 2026 Important Links

Apply Online: Click here
Official Notification PDF: Click here
Official Website: Click here

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1. How many vacancies are available in ISRO NRSC Recruitment 2026?

A total of 48 vacancies have been announced for Research Scientist, Project Associate, Project Scientist, and Junior Research Fellow posts.

Q2. What is the last date to apply online?

The last date to submit the online application is 21 August 2026 (5:00 PM).

Q3. What is the application fee?

Candidates need to pay ₹250 as the application fee. The fee is refundable for Women, SC, ST, PwBD, and Ex-Servicemen candidates who satisfy the prescribed conditions.