The National Remote Sensing Centre (NRSC) — a major centre of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) under the Department of Space — has issued Advt. No. NRSC/RMT/1/2026 (dated 1 August 2026) for temporary research personnel. About 48 provisional seats cover Research Scientist, Project Associate-I/II, Project Scientist-B/I, and Junior Research Fellow (JRF) roles tied to NRSC / ISRO projects.
Primary workplace: Hyderabad / Shadnagar (Ranga Reddy, Telangana), with possible duty at Regional Remote Sensing Centres or other DoS units in India.
Apply online: 1 Aug 2026 (10:00) – 21 Aug 2026 (17:00) · Posts (approx.): 48 · Fee: ₹250 / application · Selection: Screening → Interview · Portal: apps.nrsc.gov.in/eRecruitment_NRSC
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Official Links — ISRO NRSC 2026
| Resource | Link |
|---|---|
| Apply online | Click here — NRSC eRecruitment |
| Notification PDF (Advt. NRSC-RMT-1-2026) | Click here — download PDF |
| Career / Apply Online page | nrsc.gov.in Career Apply Online |
| NRSC website | nrsc.gov.in |
| ISRO careers | isro.gov.in Careers |
Read the full PDF before you register — qualification, experience, and project code change for every post.
Quick Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | NRSC, ISRO, Department of Space |
| Advertisement | NRSC/RMT/1/2026 dated 01.08.2026 |
| Cadres | Research Scientist · Project Associate-I · Project Associate-II · Project Scientist-B · Project Scientist-I · JRF |
| Approx. vacancies | 48 (sum of post codes; provisional) |
| Nature | Temporary / project-based (not permanent ISRO cadre) |
| Location | Hyderabad–Shadnagar (Telangana) + possible RRSCs / India-wide DoS posting |
| Apply mode | Online only |
| Window | 01.08.2026 (10:00) – 21.08.2026 (17:00) |
| Fee | ₹250 per application (Bharatkosh) |
| Selection | Application screening → Interview |
| Eligibility cut-off date | 21.08.2026 |
Important Dates
| Event | Date / time |
|---|---|
| Notification | 1 August 2026 |
| Online registration opens | 1 August 2026, 10:00 hrs |
| Online registration & fee last date | 21 August 2026, 17:00 hrs |
| Interview | For shortlisted candidates only (schedule later) |
No separate fee-extension day is given after the closing time — pay with the application.
Vacancy Snapshot (Post-wise Summary)
NRSC lists multiple post codes. Totals below are approximate from public post-code tables; use the PDF for the final count.
Research Scientist (examples)
| Post code | Posts (approx.) | Essential qualification (summary) |
|---|---|---|
| RS20 | 3 | M.E./M.Tech Civil (Water Resources / Hydrology / Irrigation) + B.E./B.Tech Civil/Agriculture |
| RS21 | 5 | M.E./M.Tech RS&GIS / Geoinformatics + B.E./B.Tech Civil |
| RS22 | 2 | M.Sc/M.Sc Tech/M.Tech Geology/Applied Geology + B.Sc Geology with Physics/Maths |
| RS23 | 2* | M.E./M.Tech RS&GIS / Geoinformatics + B.E./B.Tech any branch (*one for RRSC North, Delhi) |
| RS24 | 1 | M.E./M.Tech CSE/IT + matching B.E./B.Tech |
| RS25 | 1 | M.E./M.Tech Data Science / AI / ML / Computer Vision + B.E./B.Tech any branch (satellite data / GIS / Python-R-GEE desirable) |
Project Associate & Project Scientist (examples)
| Code | Position | Posts (approx.) | Qualification (summary) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PAI-06 | Project Associate-I | 3 | B.E./B.Tech CSE/IT |
| PAII-02 | Project Associate-II | 1* | B.E./B.Tech CSE/IT + 2 years R&D (*RRSC North) |
| PAII-03 | Project Associate-II | 1* | B.E./B.Tech Geoinformatics or M.Sc Geoinformatics/RS&GIS + 2 years R&D (*RRSC North) |
| PSB03–PSB06 | Project Scientist-B | several | Geology / RS&GIS / CSE-IT / Agriculture–Environment streams as coded |
| PSI-06 | Project Scientist-I | 2 | M.E./M.Tech CSE/IT + B.E./B.Tech same (AI/ML, CI/CD, containers desirable) |
Junior Research Fellow (examples)
| Code | Posts (approx.) | Qualification (summary) |
|---|---|---|
| JRF30 | 9 | Master’s in Physics / Atmospheric / Climate / RS&GIS / Geoinformatics or equivalent |
| JRF31 | 6 | Master’s in Physics / Ocean / Marine / Earth System / RS&GIS / Geophysics or equivalent |
Additional JRF codes and exact numbers appear only in the official advertisement. Some JRF seats may be earmarked for RRSC-South, Bengaluru.
Eligibility Highlights
- Education: Post-code specific — typically B.E./B.Tech, M.Sc./M.Sc.Tech, or M.E./M.Tech in the listed specialisations, completed by 21 August 2026.
- Age: Varies by cadre (public FAQs cite roughly 28–40 years as on closing date, with relaxations). Check the PDF table for your code.
- Experience: Required for some Project Associate-II and desirable for AI/ML, GIS, and software-heavy codes.
- Nationality / other rules: As printed in NRSC/RMT/1/2026.
Emoluments (Indicative)
| Cadre (typical) | Monthly emoluments (indicative) |
|---|---|
| Project Associate-I | About ₹31,000 + HRA as applicable |
| Higher project / scientist grades | Up to about ₹56,100 for Research Scientist level (post-code wise) |
| JRF | As per NRSC / DST-style fellowship norms in the PDF |
Allowances, HRA, and leave follow project / DoS rules. These are not permanent Group-A Scientist/Engineer pay scales.
Selection Process
- Online application screening against essential qualification and experience
- Interview for shortlisted candidates (venue/mode announced later)
- Document verification and project joining formalities
No written exam is specified in the public notification summary.
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC | ₹250 per application (non-refundable) |
| Women / SC / ST / PwBD / Ex-Servicemen | ₹250 paid first; refund as per conditions (usually after interview appearance) |
Pay through Bharatkosh on the NRSC portal. Fee for one post code does not cover another if you apply to multiple codes (pay per application as required).
How to Apply Online
- Open the notification PDF and shortlist only matching post codes.
- Go to apps.nrsc.gov.in/eRecruitment_NRSC (also linked from Career Apply Online).
- Register with a valid email and mobile.
- Fill personal, educational, and experience details carefully.
- Upload photo, signature, and certificates in the prescribed size.
- Pay ₹250 via Bharatkosh and submit.
- Print the application / acknowledgment PDF for interview day.
Complete everything before 21 August 2026, 17:00 hrs IST.
Tenure & Nature of Appointment
- Temporary / project-based engagement
- Often one year, extendable (for example up to five years for certain JRF / Research Scientist streams) or co-terminus with the project
- Does not guarantee absorption into permanent ISRO/DoS posts
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ISRO NRSC Recruitment 2026?
NRSC (ISRO) Advt. NRSC/RMT/1/2026 (1 August 2026) for temporary Research Scientist, Project Associate, Project Scientist and JRF posts, mainly at Hyderabad / Shadnagar.
How many vacancies?
About 48 posts when post codes are totalled (provisional; NRSC may not print one grand total).
Last date to apply?
21 August 2026, 17:00 hrs (also last date for fee payment). Registration opened 1 August 2026, 10:00 hrs.
Where to apply online?
Only at apps.nrsc.gov.in/eRecruitment_NRSC via the NRSC careers page.
Application fee?
₹250 per application (Bharatkosh). Non-refundable for General/OBC; refund rules for Women / SC / ST / PwBD / Ex-Servicemen as per PDF.
Is there a written exam?
No written exam is specified — applications are screened, then shortlisted candidates attend interview.
Salary / stipend?
From about ₹31,000 (Project Associate-I) up to about ₹56,100 (Research Scientist level), plus HRA as applicable — post-code wise in the PDF.
Are these permanent ISRO posts?
No. Temporary, project-based engagements; they do not auto-convert to permanent Scientist/Engineer cadre.
Job location?
Primarily NRSC Hyderabad / Shadnagar (Telangana); some codes for RRSC Delhi / Bengaluru; liable for posting anywhere under DoS/ISRO.
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