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The U R Rao Satellite Centre (URSC), Bengaluru, has released the ISRO URSC Junior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026 Notification to hire 17 ISRO URSC Junior Research Fellow posts. The online application process has started on the official website, and candidates can apply online till 11 July 2026. This article gives complete information regarding eligibility Criteria, vacancy Details, selection process, and other important details.
ISRO URSC Junior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026: Overview
| ISRO URSC Junior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026 | |
| Organization | U R Rao Satellite Centre (URSC) |
| Post Name | Junior Research Fellow |
| Number of Vacancies | 17 |
| Advertisment Number | URSC:02:2026 |
| Application Dates | 12 June 2026 to 11 July 2026 |
| Educational Qualification | M.E/M.Tech/M.Sc |
| Upper Age Limit | 28 years |
| Salary | Rs. 32,000/- to Rs. 42,000/- per month |
| Selection Process | Initial Screening, Interview, and Document Verification |
| Official Notification | PDF Link |
| Official Website | www.isro.gov.in |
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ISRO URSC Vacancy 2026
U R Rao Satellite Centre (URSC) has announced fresh openings for the year 2026. A total of 17 vacancies have been announced. Candidates can check the details from the table below.
| Position No. | Number of Vacancies |
|---|---|
| JRF-E1 | 01 |
| JRF-E2 | 01 |
| JRF-E3 | 01 |
| JRF-E4 | 02 |
| JRF-E5 | 01 |
| JRF-E6 | 01 |
| JRF-E7 | 01 |
| JRF-E8 | 01 |
| JRF-E9 | 01 |
| JRF-E10 | 01 |
| JRF-E11 | 01 |
| JRF-E12 | 01 |
| JRF-E13 | 01 |
| JRF-M1 | 01 |
| JRF-M2 | 01 |
| JRF-M3 | 01 |
ISRO URSC Junior Research Fellow Eligibility Criteria
| Position No. | Essential Qualification | Area of Work |
|---|---|---|
| JRF-E1 | M.E/M.Tech/M.Sc(Engg.) – Microelectronics or equivalent | Microcircuits Assembly & Packaging; ECAD software for layout design of Microcircuits/Hybrid Microcircuits/Multichip Modules; Advanced microelectronics packaging; Thick & Thin film processes for high density interconnection substrates |
| JRF-E2 | M.E/M.Tech/M.Sc(Engg.) – Computer Science / Information Technology or equivalent | User Interface development; Modelling of Mission analysis packages |
| JRF-E3 | M.E/M.Tech/M.Sc(Engg.) – Computer Science / Information Technology or equivalent | Development of telemetry and telecommand software packages for spacecraft operations |
| JRF-E4 | M.E/M.Tech/M.Sc(Engg.) – Power Electronics or equivalent | DC-DC converter development; 100V power bus development |
| JRF-E5 | M.E/M.Tech/M.Sc(Engg.) – Digital Electronics / Micro-Electronics / Signal Processing / VLSI / Embedded Systems or equivalent | Design, development and testing of spacecraft testing equipment; Analog, digital and mixed signal circuits; Micro-controller and FPGA based embedded system development; FPGA/VHDL firmware development |
| JRF-E6 | M.E/M.Tech/M.Sc(Engg.) – Engineering Physics / Applied Optics or equivalent / Integrated M.Tech in Optical Engineering | Development of segmented Mirror Optics; Characterization of Mirror segment; Alignment of segments to form large telescope mirror |
| JRF-E7 | M.E/M.Tech/M.Sc(Engg.) – Applied Physics / Material Science / Material Engineering / Opto-electronics or equivalent | THz detector material studies and characterization; Lithographic Micro-Antenna for THz/mm wavelength; THz Optics and resonant filter development |
| JRF-E8 | M.E/M.Tech/M.Sc(Engg.) – Optical Engineering / Applied Optics / Opto-electronics or equivalent / Integrated M.Tech in Optical Engineering | Optical subsystem design and simulation; Free space transmission studies through atmosphere for optical wavelengths; Link budget estimation and APD sensitivity studies |
| JRF-E9 | M.E/M.Tech/M.Sc(Engg.) – Electronics & Communication or equivalent | FPGA & ASIC development and testing; Digital signal processing; AI/ML algorithms and data analysis |
| JRF-E10 | M.E/M.Tech/M.Sc(Engg.) – Digital Electronics / Micro Electronics / Signal Processing / Mechatronics or equivalent | FPGA/VHDL design for digital logics, control applications, Board and System Design, integration and testing |
| JRF-E11 | M.E/M.Tech/M.Sc(Engg.) – Digital Electronics / VLSI / Embedded Systems / VLSI and Embedded Systems or equivalent | VLSI design, Embedded System Design and High Performance Computing Systems Design |
| JRF-E12 | M.E/M.Tech/M.Sc(Engg.) – Electronics & Communications / Avionics / Instrumentation | Design, development and testing of digital circuits; Hardware Package Interface; FPGA development, MATLAB, Python, C++, LINUX Device Drivers |
| JRF-E13 | M.Sc in Mathematics / Physics OR M.Tech or equivalent in Aerospace | Analysis of Flight Dynamics products (Satellite Ephemeris, eclipse prediction) for mission planning; Tracking data analysis and Orbit determination |
| JRF-M1 | M.E/M.Tech/M.Sc(Engg.) – Thermal Engineering / Thermal Science & Engineering / Thermal Science & Energy Systems / Heat Transfer in Energy Systems or equivalent | Numerical modelling of active thermal devices; Analysis of experimental data for AI/ML; Data driven model development; Use of MATLAB, UGNx-TMG, VC++, Python, JAVA, SQL |
| JRF-M2 | M.E/M.Tech/M.Sc(Engg.) – Mechanical Engineering / Aerospace Engineering or equivalent | Reliability modelling of engineering systems; Failure theories; Life Testing & Environmental Testing; Statistical distributions & Optimization; Risk Assessment |
| JRF-M3 | M.E/M.Tech/M.Sc(Engg.) – Mechanical Engineering / Machine Design or equivalent | Design of mechanical elements; Stress analysis using finite element methods; Kinematic & Dynamic analysis of mechanisms; 3D modelling software tools |
ISRO URSC JRF Age Limit & Relaxation
| Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| UR | 28 years as of 11 July 2026 |
| SC / ST | 5 years |
| OBC | 3 years |
| Ex-Servicemen | As per Government of India orders |
| Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) | As per Government of India orders |
| Widows, Divorced Women, Women judicially separated (not remarried) | As per Government of India orders |
ISRO URSC Junior Research Fellow Selection Process
The selection process for Junior Research Fellow posts consists of the given steps.
- Initial Screening
- Interview
- Document Verification
ISRO URSC Junior Research Fellow Salary Details
Selected JRFs at ISRO URSC receive a monthly Salary of Rs. 37,000. After completing two years, they may be promoted to Senior Research Fellow (SRF) at the discretion of ISRO/DOS/URSC, with a stipend of Rs. 42,000 per month. If hostel accommodation is not provided, HRA is given as per rules. Medical benefits are available for the fellow as per existing rules. No Dearness Allowance (DA) is provided. The fellowship amount is considered as basic pay for this purpose.
ISRO URSC Junior Research Fellow Online Apply Link
The U R Rao Satellite Centre Recruitment 2026 online application has started on its official website. Candidates can complete their registration before 11 July 2026. Applicants should also have all important documents, such as age proof, educational certificates, category certificate, and Aadhaar card. For easy access, a direct link to the application form is given here.
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