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ISRO NRSC Temporary Research Personnel Recruitment 2026 – 48 Posts

48 TEMPORARY RESEARCH POSTS

ISRO NRSC Temporary Research Personnel Recruitment 2026

National Remote Sensing Centre has invited online applications for Research Scientist, Project Associate, Project Scientist and Junior Research Fellow positions under Advt. No. NRSC/RMT/1/2026.

Latest Update: Online applications are open from 1 August 2026, 10:00 AM to 21 August 2026, 5:00 PM. As of 6 August 2026, the NRSC active-advertisement page shows no separate corrigendum, extension or cancellation for this notice.

NRSC Recruitment 2026 Overview

Organization National Remote Sensing Centre, ISRO
Advertisement Number NRSC/RMT/1/2026
Total Vacancies 48 Provisional Posts
Nature of Engagement Temporary and Project-based
Application Mode Online Only
Closing Date 21 August 2026, 5:00 PM

Post-wise Vacancy Details

RS20 to RS25 Research Scientist – 14 Posts
PAI-06 Project Associate-I – 3 Posts
PAII-02 and PAII-03 Project Associate-II – 2 Posts
PSB03 to PSB06 Project Scientist-B – 8 Posts
PSI-06 Project Scientist-I – 2 Posts
JRF30 to JRF35 Junior Research Fellow – 19 Posts

Qualification Summary

  • Qualifications vary by post code and include B.E./B.Tech, M.E./M.Tech, B.Sc., M.Sc. and M.Sc. Tech in specified disciplines.
  • Relevant fields include Civil Engineering, Agriculture, Remote Sensing and GIS, Geoinformatics, Geology, Computer Science, Data Science, AI/ML, Atmospheric Science, Oceanography and allied subjects.
  • Project Associate-II posts require two years of relevant research and development experience.
  • JRF post codes JRF30–JRF35 require the applicable NET/GATE or other notified national-level qualifying route and supporting proof.
  • Only candidates who have already passed the required qualification may apply. Candidates awaiting final results are not eligible.
Minimum Marks: M.E./M.Tech requires 60% or 6.5 CGPA; M.Sc./M.Sc. Tech and B.E./B.Tech require 65% or 6.84 CGPA; B.Sc. requires 60% or 6.5 CGPA. Read the post-code-specific qualification before applying.

Age Limit on 21 August 2026

JRF and M.Sc.-based Research Scientist 28 Years – UR/EWS

31 years for OBC and 33 years for SC/ST.

M.Tech-based Research Scientist 30 Years – UR/EWS

33 years for OBC and 35 years for SC/ST.

PA-I, PA-II, PS-I and PS-B 35 Years – UR/EWS

38 years for OBC and 40 years for SC/ST.

Other Relaxation As per Government Rules

Applicable to Ex-Servicemen and PwBD candidates.

Monthly Emoluments

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

Five-percent increment every two years, subject to performance review.

Junior Research Fellow₹37,000 + HRA

May increase to ₹42,000 as SRF after two years and successful review.

Application Fee

Fee for Each Application ₹250 through Bharatkosh

The fee is refundable to eligible Women, SC/ST, PwBD and Ex-Servicemen candidates only after satisfying the eligibility conditions and participating in the selection process. No refund is considered if the candidate does not attend the interview.

Important: The application closing date is also the fee-payment deadline, and NRSC states that the payment date will not be extended. Candidates applying for more than one post must submit and pay for separate applications.

Selection Process and Tenure

  • NRSC will screen applications and shortlist candidates using the notified eligibility and any additional shortlisting criteria it considers necessary.
  • Only shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview; call letters will be sent by email.
  • The positions are initially for one year and may be extended according to project validity and performance.
  • JRF and Research Scientist tenure may extend up to five years or until the project ends, whichever is earlier.

Documents to Upload

  • Recent colour photograph and clear signature in the prescribed size and format.
  • Class 10 certificate for date-of-birth proof and Intermediate/Diploma records.
  • Graduation, post-graduation and doctoral certificates with mark sheets, as applicable.
  • GATE/NET or equivalent qualifying proof for JRF30–JRF35.
  • Applicable SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen certificate for fee refund and category claims.

How to Apply

Read the official advertisement and identify the exact post code matching your qualification.
Prepare the photograph, signature, qualification records and applicable category or NET/GATE documents.
Open the official NRSC application portal and complete the online registration.
Fill in every field carefully and upload clear copies of all required documents.
Pay ₹250 through Bharatkosh, log in again and complete the final submission.
Download the personalised registration confirmation form and retain the registration number.

Posting Locations

Selected candidates will generally work at NRSC facilities in Hyderabad or Shadnagar. Certain posts are identified for RRSC North, New Delhi, and RRSC South, Bengaluru. Appointment also carries liability for posting at other NRSC campuses or anywhere in India under ISRO/Department of Space.

Official Links

Frequently Asked Questions

How many NRSC vacancies are available?

The post-code-wise figures in the official notification total 48 provisional temporary research positions.

What is the last date to apply?

The online application and fee-payment window closes at 5:00 PM on 21 August 2026.

Is there a written examination?

The official notice specifies application screening followed by an interview for shortlisted candidates; it does not announce a written examination.

Official Source: National Remote Sensing Centre, Indian Space Research Organisation, Department of Space. Applicants must read the complete advertisement for their post code before applying.

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