ISRO NRSC Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 48 Research Scientist, Project Associate and More Posts

The 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 dated 01.08.2026, inviting online applications for Temporary Research Personnel positions. The notification covers Research Scientist, Project Associate, Project Scientist, and Junior Research Fellow (JRF) posts across multiple ISRO/NRSC research projects.

NRSC is recruiting Temporary Research Personnel - Research Scientist, Project Associate-I/II, Project Scientist-B, Project Scientist-I, and Junior Research Fellow - for a combined 48 posts (this total is arrived at by adding up the post-code-wise numbers given in the notification; NRSC does not state one grand total itself). Candidates with relevant B.E./B.Tech, M.Sc./M.Sc. Tech, or M.E./M.Tech qualifications can apply. Applications are online only, open from 01.08.2026 (10:00 hrs) to 21.08.2026 (17:00 hrs) , through nrsc.gov.in/Career_Apply . Postings are mainly at NRSC's Hyderabad/Shadnagar campuses, with the possibility of serving at Regional Remote Sensing Centres (Delhi, Bengaluru, Nagpur, Kolkata, Jodhpur) or anywhere in India under the Department of Space.

NRSC Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF Out

NRSC has published the detailed notification (Advt. No. NRSC/RMT/1/2026) on its official website. Candidates should go through the full notification before applying, since qualification and project details vary considerably by post code.

• Notification: Advt. No. NRSC/RMT/1/2026 - Download Here
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NRSC Recruitment 2026 Overview

NRSC Recruitment 2026 Important Dates

NRSC Vacancy 2026 - Post-wise Details

NRSC has notified 20 distinct post codes across six position categories. Vacancy numbers are described as provisional. A few posts under Research Scientist and Project Associate-II are specifically earmarked for the Regional Remote Sensing Centre (RRSC), North, New Delhi, and a few Junior Research Fellow posts are earmarked for RRSC-South, Bengaluru, as noted below.

Research Scientist

Project Associate & Project Scientist

Junior Research Fellow (JRF)

For JRF post codes (JRF30 to JRF35), candidates must additionally hold a postgraduate degree obtained through a process such as National Eligibility Test (CSIR-UGC NET, including lectureship/Assistant Professorship) and GATE, or through national-level examinations conducted by central government departments/agencies such as DST, DBT, DAE, DOS, DRDO, MHRD, ICAR, ICMR, IIT, IISc, or IISER, with a valid score card in the relevant discipline.

Each post code is attached to a specific NRSC/ISRO research project (for example, glacial lake and GLOF hazard studies, ground station automation, GeoAI-based encroachment monitoring, NICES climate and ocean-related studies, and horticulture/agriculture remote sensing applications). The full list of projects mapped to each post code is given in the official notification.

NRSC Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria

All degrees must be recognised by AICTE/UGC or an organisation authorised by the Government of India, and must have been completed within the stipulated duration prescribed by the university. Only candidates who have already passed out are eligible - those awaiting final results should not apply. Candidates who completed a B.Tech/M.Tech through Open and Distance Learning (ODL) are not eligible. Rounding of percentage/CGPA is not allowed; marks must be entered to the nearest two decimal points. For dual/integrated degree programmes, specific rules apply for calculating CGPA/percentage separately or cumulatively, as detailed in the notification.

NRSC Recruitment 2026 Age Limit

Age is reckoned as on the last date for receipt of online applications (21.08.2026):

Ex-Servicemen and Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) are eligible for upper age relaxation as per Government of India orders. Candidates claiming relaxation must submit relevant certificates issued by competent authorities.

NRSC Recruitment 2026 Application Fee

Each application attracts a non-refundable fee of ₹250, payable online only through the Bharatkosh payment gateway (no cash, cheque, draft, money order, or IPO is accepted). The last date for fee payment is the same as the application closing date - there is no extension.

The ₹250 fee is refunded for all Women, SC/ST/PwBD, and Ex-Servicemen candidates, subject to meeting the eligibility criteria and participating in the selection process (i.e., appearing for the interview). Refunds are made only to the bank account details submitted in the application; NRSC is not responsible for failed refunds due to incorrect bank details, and no refund is considered if a candidate does not appear for interview. Any service charges levied by the payment platform are borne by the applicant.

NRSC Recruitment 2026 Salary

*HRA is paid at prescribed rates if accommodation is not provided at the place of posting. Female candidates are eligible for maternity leave as per Government of India rules, and selected candidates are eligible for medical benefits for self as per NRSC/ISRO rules. Selected candidates will not be entitled to other benefits or concessions admissible to regular employees, and these provisions may change as per government policy from time to time.

NRSC Recruitment 2026 Selection Process

• Meeting the minimum qualification does not automatically qualify a candidate for interview - NRSC reserves the right to screen applications and fix additional shortlisting criteria as necessary.
• Screened-in/shortlisted candidates are called for an interview before a Selection Committee; only shortlisted candidates are contacted, and call letters are sent by email only.
• The list of shortlisted candidates is placed on the NRSC website.
• Documents uploaded during application are verified at the time of interview; mere admission to the interview does not guarantee selection.

Tenure of NRSC Recruitment 2026 Positions

All positions are purely temporary, for a period of one year (subject to the project's validity), extendable further based on performance in periodic review or co-terminus with the project - up to a maximum of five years for JRF and Research Scientist posts. Positions approved for a specific project cannot be adjusted against any other project. Selected candidates have no claim or right to regular appointment in NRSC/ISRO/Department of Space, and NRSC reserves the right to terminate services at any time without notice or reason.

NRSC Recruitment 2026 - Documents Required

• Recent colour passport-size photograph (not older than 6 months), .jpg/.jpeg, max 40 KB, dimensions 110×140 px
• Signature, .jpg/.jpeg, max 20 KB, dimensions 200×50 px
• SSC/10th class certificate (proof of date of birth)
• Intermediate/Diploma certificate
• Graduation certificate and consolidated/semester-wise mark sheets
• Post-Graduation certificate and consolidated/semester-wise mark sheets (where applicable)
• Doctoral degree documents, if applicable (PhD thesis abstract, award letter, SCI journal publication details)
• Proof of qualifying GATE/NET or equivalent test (for JRF post codes 30–35)
• SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen certificate, if applicable, for claiming refund of the application fee

Applications submitted without the required documents will be treated as invalid, and unclear photographs or signatures can lead to cancellation of candidature.

How to Apply for NRSC Recruitment 2026

• Visit the official NRSC careers portal at https://www.nrsc.gov.in/Career_Apply , available from 01.08.2026 (10:00 hrs) to 21.08.2026 (17:00 hrs).
• Register online and note down the online Registration Number generated after registration for future reference.
• Furnish a correct and active e-mail ID and mobile number, since all further communication will be sent only to the registered e-mail ID or posted on the NRSC website.
• Upload the required documents (photograph, signature, educational certificates, GATE/NET proof where applicable, and category certificates where applicable).
• Complete payment of the ₹250 application fee through the Bharatkosh payment gateway; download the e-receipt for future reference.
• Log in again to the e-recruitment portal after successful payment to complete final submission of the application.
• Download the personalised registration confirmation form containing your name, registration number, advertisement number, and post code, for future reference.

NRSC Recruitment 2026 - Important Instructions

• Candidates intending to apply for more than one post must submit a separate online application for each post.
• Incomplete applications (without photograph, signature, mark-sheets, caste/category certificate, or date-of-birth proof) will be rejected outright.
• In case of multiple applications for the same post, only the latest application submitted before the closing date will be considered.
• Outstation candidates called for interview will be paid sleeper-class railway fare or non-AC bus fare (whichever is less) by the shortest route, on production of tickets - only candidates permitted to interview after document verification are eligible for this travel allowance.
• Selected JRFs are encouraged to register for a PhD from a recognised university on a relevant research topic, though this may require additional time beyond the fellowship tenure.
• Candidates with degrees from foreign universities must produce an equivalence certificate from the Association of Indian Universities (AIU), New Delhi.
• Only Indian nationals may apply, and canvassing in any form will disqualify a candidate.
• In case of any ambiguity between the Hindi and English versions of the notification, the English version prevails.
• Any corrigendum related to eligibility requirements or number of posts will be notified only on the NRSC website, not in newspapers.
• Candidates are advised to apply well in advance of the closing date, and to be alert to fraudulent websites, agents, or touts falsely claiming to help secure a job at NRSC/ISRO - NRSC never appoints agents or coaching centres for this purpose, and selection is purely merit-based.

ISRO NRSC Recruitment 2026 - Important Links

Candidates with a background in remote sensing, GIS, or engineering can also explore more ISRO Recruitment 2026 and DRDO Recruitment 2026 openings across India.

Applicants holding a postgraduate degree qualified through NET/GATE can also browse more JRF and Research Fellow Jobs 2026 and M.Sc. , M.Tech Government Jobs matching their qualification. Those based in or near Hyderabad can check Telangana Government Jobs for other openings in the region, while candidates open to relocating can look at Central Government Science Jobs for similar research-oriented roles.