ISRO NRSC Recruitment 2026 — 48 Posts (Research Scientist, JRF & More), Apply Online by 21 Aug

National Remote Sensing Centre (NRSC), a primary centre of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) under the Department of Space, has released Advt. No. NRSC/RMT/1/2026 for 48 Temporary Research Personnel posts covering Research Scientist, Project Associate-I/II, Project Scientist-B/I, and Junior Research Fellow (JRF) positions across 20 distinct post codes. This ISRO government job 2026 spans engineering, remote sensing, geology, atmospheric science, and agriculture disciplines, tied to specific ongoing NRSC research projects such as glacial lake hazard studies, GeoAI-based encroachment monitoring, and climate/ocean research under the NICES programme. Selected candidates will work on cutting-edge satellite data analysis, remote sensing applications, and GIS research, primarily at NRSC's Hyderabad/Shadnagar campuses, with possible postings at Regional Remote Sensing Centres in Delhi, Bengaluru, Nagpur, Kolkata, or Jodhpur. The NRSC 2026 selection process consists of application screening followed by an interview — there is no written examination. The salary for NRSC 2026 posts ranges from ₹31,000 per month for Project Associate-I to ₹56,100 per month for Research Scientist, plus HRA, varying by post code and qualification level. The NRSC Recruitment 2026 online application is available at apps.nrsc.gov.in/eRecruitment_NRSC from 01 August 2026 (10:00 hrs). The last date to apply for NRSC 2026 is 21 August 2026 (17:00 hrs), which is also the deadline for fee payment. Application fee is ₹250 per post, refundable for Women, SC/ST/PwBD, and Ex-Servicemen candidates who attend interview. Candidates must read the complete official NRSC 2026 notification PDF before applying, since eligibility, qualification, and project details vary significantly across the 20 post codes.

• Research Scientist (RS20–RS25): M.E./M.Tech in Civil Engineering, Remote Sensing & GIS/Geoinformatics, or Geology, or M.Sc./M.Sc. Tech in Geology, depending on post code, with the corresponding B.E./B.Tech or B.Sc. background
• Project Associate-I (PAI-06): B.E./B.Tech in Computer Science & Engineering/IT or equivalent
• Project Associate-II (PAII-02, PAII-03): B.E./B.Tech in Computer Science & Engineering/IT or Geoinformatics, plus 2 years' R&D experience
• Project Scientist-B (PSB03–PSB06): M.Sc./M.Sc. Tech/M.Tech in Geology, Remote Sensing & GIS, or B.E./B.Tech in Computer Science/IT, depending on post code
• Project Scientist-I (PSI-06): M.E./M.Tech in Computer Science & Engineering/IT with matching B.E./B.Tech
• Junior Research Fellow (JRF30–JRF35): Master's Degree in Physics, Atmospheric Science, Oceanography, Geoinformatics, Agriculture, or Computer Science depending on post code, along with a valid GATE/NET or equivalent national-level test score
• Full post-code-wise qualification breakdown (20 distinct codes) is in the official notification PDF — candidates must confirm their exact code before applying

• Junior Research Fellow (JRF): 28 years (UR/EWS), 31 years (OBC), 33 years (SC/ST)
• Research Scientist (M.Sc.-based posts): 28 years (UR/EWS), 31 years (OBC), 33 years (SC/ST)
• Research Scientist (M.Tech-based posts): 30 years (UR/EWS), 33 years (OBC), 35 years (SC/ST)
• Project Associate-I, Project Associate-II, Project Scientist-I, Project Scientist-B: 35 years (UR/EWS), 38 years (OBC), 40 years (SC/ST)
• Additional relaxation for Ex-Servicemen and Persons with Benchmark Disabilities as per Government of India rules
• Age reckoned as on 21 August 2026 (closing date of application)

• Qualification varies by post code — ranges from B.Sc./B.E./B.Tech to M.Sc./M.E./M.Tech across Civil Engineering, Remote Sensing & GIS, Geology, Computer Science, Agriculture, and allied earth/atmospheric sciences
• Minimum aggregate: 60% or CGPA 6.5 (M.E./M.Tech, B.Sc.); 65% or CGPA 6.84 (M.Sc./M.Sc. Tech, B.E./B.Tech)
• All degrees must be recognised by AICTE/UGC; degrees via Open and Distance Learning (ODL) are not eligible
• Only candidates who have already passed out are eligible — those awaiting final results should not apply
• JRF post codes (JRF30–JRF35) additionally require a valid GATE/NET or equivalent national-level test score in the relevant discipline
• Positions are purely temporary — one year, extendable up to five years for JRF and Research Scientist, or co-terminus with the project
• Only Indian nationals may apply

• All categories: ₹250 per application, payable online via Bharatkosh gateway
• Refundable for Women, SC/ST/PwBD, and Ex-Servicemen candidates who appear for the interview
• Non-refundable for General/OBC candidates
• Candidates applying for more than one post must submit and pay separately for each

• All categories: ₹250 per application, payable online via Bharatkosh gateway
• Refundable for Women, SC/ST/PwBD, and Ex-Servicemen candidates who appear for the interview
• Non-refundable for General/OBC candidates
• Candidates applying for more than one post must submit and pay separately for each

1. Visit the official NRSC careers portal — apps.nrsc.gov.in/eRecruitment_NRSC
2. Register online and note down the Registration Number generated for future reference
3. Furnish a correct, active email ID and mobile number — all communication is sent only to the registered email or posted on the NRSC website
4. Upload required documents: photograph (max 40 KB, 110×140 px), signature (max 20 KB, 200×50 px), educational certificates, and category certificates where applicable
5. For JRF post codes, upload proof of qualifying GATE/NET or equivalent test score
6. Pay the ₹250 application fee online through the Bharatkosh payment gateway
7. Download the e-receipt for future reference after successful payment
8. Log in again to the portal after payment to complete final submission
9. Download the personalised registration confirmation form containing your name, registration number, and post code
10. Submit a separate application for each post if applying to more than one post code