ISRO NRSC Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 48 Research Personnel Posts (Advt. No. NRSC/RMT/1/2026)

The National Remote Sensing Centre (NRSC), a premier constituent centre of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), Department of Space, Government of India, has officially released the recruitment notification (Advt. No. NRSC/RMT/1/2026) for the engagement of temporary research personnel.

The drive aims to fill 48 vacancies across multiple posts, including Research Scientist, Project Scientist, Project Associate, and Junior Research Fellow (JRF) positions. The online registration window opened on 1st August 2026, and eligible candidates can submit their applications online until 21st August 2026 (17:00 hrs).

Recruitment Overview

Feature	Details
Organization Name	National Remote Sensing Centre (NRSC), ISRO
Department	Department of Space, Government of India
Advertisement Number	Advt. No. NRSC/RMT/1/2026
Post Names	Research Scientist, Project Scientist, Project Associate, JRF
Total Vacancies	48 Posts
Job / Posting Location	Hyderabad / Rangareddy, Telangana
Application Mode	Online Only
Online Registration Starts	1st August 2026 (10:00 hrs)
Last Date to Apply Online	21st August 2026 (17:00 hrs)
Official Website	www.nrsc.gov.in / isro.gov.in

Post-Wise Vacancy Distribution

The 48 temporary research openings are categorized across specialized profiles:

Post Category	Number of Vacancies	Associated Post Codes
Research Scientist	14	RS20, RS21, RS22, RS23, RS24, RS25
Junior Research Fellow (JRF)	19	JRF30, JRF31, JRF32, JRF33, JRF34, JRF35
Project Scientist-B	8	PSB03, PSB04, PSB05, PSB06
Project Associate-I	3	PAI-06
Project Scientist-I	2	PSI-06
Project Associate-II	2	PAII-02, PAII-03
Total	48	—

Eligibility Criteria

1. Educational Qualifications

Candidates must possess specialized degrees in relevant streams such as Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Remote Sensing & GIS, Geology, Agriculture, or equivalent as per specific post requirements:

• M.E. / M.Tech: Minimum 60% aggregate marks or CGPA/CPI grading of 6.5 on a 10-point scale.
• B.E. / B.Tech / M.Sc. / M.Sc. Tech: Minimum 65% aggregate marks (average of all semesters) or CGPA/CPI grading of 6.84 on a 10-point scale.
• B.Sc. Degree: Minimum 60% marks or CGPA of 6.5.

2. Age Limit (As on 21st August 2026)

Maximum age limits vary depending on the specific post category for Unreserved (UR) / EWS candidates:

• Junior Research Fellow (JRF) & M.Sc-based Research Scientist: 28 Years
• M.Tech-based Research Scientist: 30 Years
• Project Associates & Project Scientists: 35 Years
• Age Relaxation: Upper age limits are relaxable by 3 years for OBC candidates and 5 years for SC/ST candidates as per Government of India guidelines.

Emoluments & Monthly Stipend

• Research Scientist: Level 10 of Pay Matrix (Basic Pay of ₹56,100/- + DA + HRA)
• Project Scientist-B / Project Scientist-I: ₹56,000/- per month + HRA (with 5% annual increments subject to performance reviews)
• Junior Research Fellow (JRF): ₹37,000/- per month + HRA (upgradeable to Senior Research Fellow post-two years subject to evaluation)
• Project Associate-II: ₹35,000/- per month + HRA
• Project Associate-I: ₹31,000/- per month + HRA

Selection Process

1. Screening & Shortlisting: Applications are reviewed based on academic performance, essential qualifications, and relevant experience criteria.
2. Interview: Shortlisted candidates are called for a Personal Interview (held physically or online as notified by the authority).
3. Document Verification: Verification of original educational certificates, identity proofs, and experience transcripts prior to final panel formation.

Application Fee & Refund Policy

• Application Fee: ₹250/- per application for all candidates.
• Fee Refund Clause: The fee of ₹250/- is fully refundable for Women, SC/ST, PwBD, and Ex-Servicemen candidates only upon successfully attending the selection interview and satisfying eligibility norms.

How to Apply Online

1. Visit Official Portal: Go to the official ISRO/NRSC website at www.nrsc.gov.in.
2. Access Careers Section: Click on the link for “Recruitment of Research Personnel under Advt. No. NRSC/RMT/1/2026”.
3. Registration: Register using a valid email address and mobile number to obtain login credentials.
4. Complete Application: Fill in academic backgrounds, personal data, upload scanned signature, photograph, and category certifications.
5. Fee Submission: Pay the application fee through the online gateway.
6. Final Printout: Submit the form and preserve a hard copy of the confirmation slip for subsequent recruitment stages.

🔗 Online Application Portal

📄 Download Official ISRO NRSC Recruitment Notification PDF

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1: What is the total number of vacancies announced in ISRO NRSC Recruitment 2026?

A: A total of 48 temporary research vacancies have been notified under Advt. No. NRSC/RMT/1/2026.

Q2: What is the last date to apply online?

A: The online application submission portal closes on 21st August 2026 at 17:00 hrs.

Q3: Are the posts permanent under ISRO?

A: No, these positions are temporary research personnel contracts typically tenable for one year and extendable based on project requirements and performance.

Q4: Is the application fee refundable for all categories?

A: The ₹250 fee is refundable exclusively for Women, SC, ST, PwBD, and Ex-Servicemen candidates who participate in the interview process.