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ISRO URSC Technician-B & Driver
ISRO U R Rao Satellite Centre (URSC) — Technician-B, Light Vehicle Driver-A, Staff Car Driver-A and Heavy Vehicle Driver-A
Recruitment at ISRO's U R Rao Satellite Centre, Bengaluru, of ITI-qualified Technician-B and experienced drivers through a written test and a skill test.
Latest official notice: Advt. No. URSC:04:2026 — Technician-B, LVD-A, Staff Car Driver-A, HVD-A, published 24 October 2026.
Vacancies
61
Age limit
18–35 years
Application fee
₹500 paid initially (₹100 non-refundable fee); ₹400 refunded only to candidates who appear in the written test
Notice published
24 October 2026
ISRO URSC Technician-B & Driver notification: key dates and vacancies
| Online application opens | 24 October 2026 (05:00 PM) |
|---|---|
| Online application closes | 13 November 2026 (11:55 PM) |
| Last date for fee payment | 13 November 2026 |
| Vacancies | 61 (Technician-B 46, Light Vehicle Driver-A 3, Staff Car Driver-A 2, Heavy Vehicle Driver-A 10) |
Posts filled through this exam
- Technician-B (8 trades) — Level 3, ₹21,700 per month + admissible allowances
- Light Vehicle Driver-A, Staff Car Driver-A, Heavy Vehicle Driver-A — Level 2, ₹19,900 per month + admissible allowances
Source: Advt. No. URSC:04:2026 — Technician-B, LVD-A, Staff Car Driver-A, HVD-A (published 24 October 2026). Confirm in the official notice before applying.
The U R Rao Satellite Centre, Bengaluru advertised 61 posts under Advt. No. URSC:04:2026, dated 24 October 2026: 46 Technician-B posts in eight ITI trades and 15 driver posts. Applications close on 13 November 2026.
ISRO URSC Technician-B and driver salary
Technician-B is in Level 3 at ₹21,700 per month, and Light Vehicle Driver-A, Staff Car Driver-A and Heavy Vehicle Driver-A are in Level 2 at ₹19,900 per month, each "+ admissible allowances" as printed. No in-hand figure is printed.
Pay as printed
| Post codes | Post | Pay level | Pay (as printed) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01–08 | Technician-B | Level 3 | ₹21,700 per month + admissible allowances |
| 09 | Light Vehicle Driver-A | Level 2 | ₹19,900 per month + admissible allowances |
| 10 | Staff Car Driver-A | Level 2 | ₹19,900 per month + admissible allowances |
| 11 | Heavy Vehicle Driver-A | Level 2 | ₹19,900 per month + admissible allowances |
Post-wise vacancies
Vacancies as printed
| Code | Post / trade | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| 01 | Technician-B — Electronics Mechanic and allied trades | 24 (UR 16, ST 1, OBC 2, EWS 5) |
| 02 | Technician-B — Fitter | 8 (UR 4, ST 1, OBC 1, EWS 2) |
| 03 | Technician-B — Electrician | 4 (UR 3, SC 1) |
| 04 | Technician-B — Refrigeration & AC | 5 (UR 3, SC 1, EWS 1) |
| 05 | Technician-B — Turner | 1 (UR) |
| 06 | Technician-B — Machinist | 2 (UR 1, EWS 1) |
| 07 | Technician-B — Motor Vehicle Mechanic | 1 (UR) |
| 08 | Technician-B — Electroplater | 1 (UR) |
| 09 | Light Vehicle Driver-A | 3 (UR 2, SC 1) |
| 10 | Staff Car Driver-A (DoS) | 2 (UR) |
| 11 | Heavy Vehicle Driver-A | 10 (UR 6, OBC 2, SC 1, EWS 1) |
Age limit and relaxation
The age limit is 18–35 years as on 13 November 2026. SC/ST get 5 years and OBC 3 years against reserved vacancies; no relaxation applies against UR vacancies. Central Government servants, Ex-Servicemen, PwBD, meritorious sportspersons, widows and certain divorced or judicially separated women get relaxation as per Government of India orders.
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Exam overview
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Who it is for
10th-pass ITI holders and experienced licensed drivers who want an ISRO post in Bengaluru.
Eligibility, age and qualification
Exact limits are set per post in each official notice.
Age limit
18–35 years (as on 13 November 2026)
Educational qualification
- Technician-B: SSLC/SSC/Matriculation plus NAC/NTC/ITI in the relevant trade
- LVD-A / Staff Car Driver-A: Matriculation/SSLC/SSC, 3 years' experience as light vehicle driver, valid LVD licence
- HVD-A: SSLC/SSC, 5 years' experience (at least 3 as heavy vehicle driver), valid HVD licence and Public Service Badge if statutory
Upper age relaxation
| SC / ST (reserved vacancies) | 5 years |
| OBC (reserved vacancies) | 3 years |
| Central Government servants, Ex-Servicemen, PwBD, sportspersons, certain women | As per Government of India orders |
Application fee
₹500 paid initially (₹100 non-refundable fee); ₹400 refunded only to candidates who appear in the written test. Women, SC/ST, PwBD and Ex-Servicemen get a full refund.
Source: Advt. No. URSC:04:2026 — Technician-B, LVD-A, Staff Car Driver-A, HVD-A (published 24 October 2026). Confirm in the official notice before applying.
- SSLC/SSC/Matriculation plus ITI/NTC/NAC (Technician-B)
- 10th pass, driving licence and experience (drivers)
- Age 18–35 years on 13 November 2026
Selection process and exam pattern
Stages of selection
- 1Written test (objective)
- 2Skill test
Written test — Technician-B
1.5 hours
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Objective MCQs | 80 | Printed inconsistently |
+1 / -0.33. Pass: UR 32/80, reserved 24/80. Skill test 100 marks: UR 50, reserved 40. Shortlisting 1:5, minimum 10.
Written test — Drivers
120 minutes
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Part A: Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 | 50 | — |
| Part B: Elementary English | 15 | — |
| Part C: Elementary arithmetic | 15 | — |
| Part D: General knowledge | 20 | — |
One-fourth negative marking. Pass: 50% in Part A and 50% in Parts B–D combined (25% relaxation for reserved categories). Skill test 100 marks, 60 to qualify, no relaxation. Shortlisting 1:10.
Source: Advt. No. URSC:04:2026 — Technician-B, LVD-A, Staff Car Driver-A, HVD-A (published 24 October 2026). Confirm in the official notice before applying.
Reviewed editorial
Written test followed by a skill test; Technician-B ties are broken in favour of a valid NAC score.
Syllabus and subject-wise prep
- ITI trade theory
- Motor Vehicles Act, English, arithmetic and GK (drivers)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the age limit for ISRO URSC Technician-B & Driver?
18–35 years, counted as on 13 November 2026, as per the Advt. No. URSC:04:2026 — Technician-B, LVD-A, Staff Car Driver-A, HVD-A. Category-wise upper age relaxation is given in the notice.
What qualification is needed for ISRO URSC Technician-B & Driver?
Technician-B: SSLC/SSC/Matriculation plus NAC/NTC/ITI in the relevant trade. LVD-A / Staff Car Driver-A: Matriculation/SSLC/SSC, 3 years' experience as light vehicle driver, valid LVD licence. HVD-A: SSLC/SSC, 5 years' experience (at least 3 as heavy vehicle driver), valid HVD licence and Public Service Badge if statutory.
When can I apply for ISRO URSC Technician-B & Driver?
Online application opens: 24 October 2026 (05:00 PM), as per the notice published on 24 October 2026. Applications are made only on isro.gov.in.
What is the ISRO URSC Technician-B & Driver exam pattern?
Written test — Technician-B: Objective MCQs (1.5 hours). +1 / -0.33. Pass: UR 32/80, reserved 24/80. Skill test 100 marks: UR 50, reserved 40. Shortlisting 1:5, minimum 10. Written test — Drivers: Part A: Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, Part B: Elementary English, Part C: Elementary arithmetic, Part D: General knowledge (120 minutes). One-fourth negative marking. Pass: 50% in Part A and 50% in Parts B–D combined (25% relaxation for reserved categories). Skill test 100 marks, 60 to qualify, no relaxation. Shortlisting 1:10.
How many vacancies are there in ISRO URSC Technician-B & Driver?
61 (Technician-B 46, Light Vehicle Driver-A 3, Staff Car Driver-A 2, Heavy Vehicle Driver-A 10), according to the Advt. No. URSC:04:2026 — Technician-B, LVD-A, Staff Car Driver-A, HVD-A.
What is the salary of ISRO URSC Technician-B?
Level 3, ₹21,700 per month plus admissible allowances, as printed in Advt. No. URSC:04:2026.
What is the last date to apply for URSC:04:2026?
13 November 2026 (11:55 PM).
What is ISRO URSC Technician-B & Driver?
Recruitment at ISRO's U R Rao Satellite Centre, Bengaluru, of ITI-qualified Technician-B and experienced drivers through a written test and a skill test.
Who is ISRO URSC Technician-B & Driver for?
10th-pass ITI holders and experienced licensed drivers who want an ISRO post in Bengaluru.
How is ISRO URSC Technician-B & Driver selection described?
Written test followed by a skill test; Technician-B ties are broken in favour of a valid NAC score.
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