The National Remote Sensing Centre (NRSC), one of the key centres of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) under the Department of Space, has thrown open a large recruitment drive for 48 temporary research positions spread across six categories — Research Scientist, Project Scientist-I, Project Scientist-B, Project Associate-I, Project Associate-II, and Junior Research Fellow. If you hold an engineering, geology, GIS, computer science, agriculture, physics, or environmental science background, this notification is worth a close look — NRSC runs some of the country's most important satellite-data and disaster-management programmes, and this is a genuine entry point into ISRO-affiliated research.

Online registration opened on 1 August 2026 (10:00 AM) and closes on 21 August 2026 (5:00 PM). Below is a complete, post-by-post breakdown of vacancies, qualifications, pay, age limits, and how to apply.

📋 Vacancy Details — Post Code Wise

There are 48 posts across 20 post codes in 6 categories. Match your degree stream to the exact post code below — essential qualifications differ significantly even within the same category.

1. Research Scientist (RS) — 14 Posts | Pay: ₹56,100 + HRA + DA

2. Project Associate-I — 3 Posts | Pay: ₹31,000 + HRA

3. Project Associate-II — 2 Posts | Pay: ₹35,000 + HRA

4. Project Scientist-B — 8 Posts | Pay: ₹56,000 (+5% every 2 years, performance-linked) + HRA

5. Project Scientist-I — 2 Posts | Pay: ₹56,000 + HRA

6. Junior Research Fellow (JRF) — 19 Posts | Pay: ₹37,000 (up to ₹42,000 as SRF after 2 years) + HRA

🔬 Research Areas You'll Be Working On

These aren't generic desk postings — each post is tied to a live NRSC research project. Broad themes across the 48 posts include:

• Himalayan hazard studies — landslide & GLOF (Glacial Lake Outburst Flood) risk assessment for the Tapovan & Pipalkoti hydroelectric projects, and glacial lake monitoring across the Indian Himalayan region
• Land & resource monitoring — national land cover/land use monitoring (NNRMS), satellite-based mapping of Coal India's mining activity, coastal aquifer groundwater vulnerability
• Disaster & emergency systems — National Database for Emergency Management (DMSG), active forest fire monitoring and long-duration fire analysis
• NICES climate initiatives — a large cluster of JRF projects under the Network for Climate Change and Environmental Studies, covering precipitation, sea surface temperature, ocean heat flux, land surface temperature, upper-tropospheric humidity, and Himalayan cryosphere assessment
• Agriculture & horticulture — crop residue burnt-area assessment, coffee plantation climate-impact studies, grapevine and mango orchard geospatial characterization, carbon/water-use efficiency in commercial crops
• GeoAI & software systems — spatial decision support for encroachment monitoring using GeoAI, and ground station automation software development

✅ Eligibility Criteria (Minimum Marks)

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

🎂 Age Limit (as on 21 August 2026)

Ex-servicemen and Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) get upper age relaxation per Government of India orders; relevant certificates must be submitted.

💳 Application Fee

• ₹250 per application, non-refundable by default, payable only via the Bharatkosh payment gateway (no cash, cheque, DD, money order, or IPO accepted)
• Fully refunded for Women, SC/ST, PwBD, and Ex-servicemen candidates — but only if they meet eligibility and participate in the selection process, and only to the bank account details they provide (refund is not given if a candidate skips the interview)
• Fee payment deadline is the same as the application closing date — it will not be extended

🎯 Selection Process

1. Meeting the minimum qualification does not automatically qualify you for an interview — NRSC screens/shortlists applications and may set additional criteria
2. Only screened-in/shortlisted candidates are contacted, exclusively by email — no other correspondence is entertained
3. The shortlist is published on the NRSC website
4. Original documents are verified at the interview stage; mere admission to the interview does not guarantee selection

📅 Tenure of Positions

All posts are purely temporary, sanctioned for one year initially (subject to the project remaining valid), extendable based on periodic performance review — up to a maximum of 5 years for JRF and Research Scientist posts, or co-terminus with the project, whichever comes first. Selected candidates get no claim or right to regular appointment in NRSC, ISRO, or the Department of Space, and NRSC can terminate services at any time without notice or reason.

📝 How to Apply

1. Visit nrsc.gov.in/Career_Apply and register online between 1 Aug 2026 (10:00 AM) and 21 Aug 2026 (5:00 PM)
2. Fill in the application form; provide a correct, active email ID and mobile number (all future communication happens only through these)
3. Upload a recent passport-size colour photo (.jpg/.jpeg, max 40 KB, 110×140px) and signature (.jpg/.jpeg, max 20 KB, 200×50px)
4. Upload scanned copies of your 10th, 12th/Diploma, Graduation, Post-Graduation, and (if applicable) Doctoral degree certificates and mark sheets, plus GATE/NET proof for JRF posts and caste/PwBD/Ex-servicemen certificate if claiming fee refund
5. Pay the ₹250 application fee via the Bharatkosh gateway — you'll be redirected automatically after filling the form
6. Download the e-acknowledgment and, after payment, log in again to complete final submission of the application
7. Save your online Registration Number for future reference

Candidates applying for more than one post must submit a separate application for each post. Incomplete applications (missing photo, signature, mark sheets, or category certificate) will be rejected outright.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

1. How many total posts are there in NRSC Recruitment 2026?
48 posts across 20 post codes in 6 categories: Research Scientist (14), Project Associate-I (3), Project Associate-II (2), Project Scientist-B (8), Project Scientist-I (2), and Junior Research Fellow (19).

2. Is this a permanent ISRO job?
No. All positions are temporary and project-linked — one year initially, extendable up to 5 years for JRF/RS based on performance, with no claim to regular appointment in NRSC/ISRO.

3. Can final-year students or candidates awaiting results apply?
No. Only candidates who have already passed out are eligible; those awaiting final results should not apply.

4. Are degrees done through distance/open learning accepted?
No. Candidates who completed their B.Tech/M.Tech through Open and Distance Learning (ODL) are not eligible.

5. Do JRF applicants need to qualify NET or GATE?
Yes. For JRF post codes 30–35, a valid CSIR-UGC NET or GATE score (or a qualifying national-level exam conducted by bodies like DST, DRDO, ICAR, IIT, IISc, etc.) in the relevant discipline is mandatory.

6. What is the application fee, and is it refundable?
₹250 per application. It's refunded for Women, SC/ST, PwBD, and Ex-servicemen candidates who meet eligibility and take part in the selection process — but not if they skip the interview.

7. Where will selected candidates be posted?
Primarily at NRSC's Hyderabad and Shadnagar campuses, with possible postings at RRSCs in Delhi, Bengaluru, Nagpur, Kolkata, or Jodhpur, and liability to be posted anywhere in India under the Department of Space/ISRO.

8. Can I apply for more than one post code?
Yes, but you must submit a completely separate online application for each post code.

9. How will I know if I'm shortlisted for interview?
Only via email to your registered address — NRSC does not entertain correspondence on shortlisting, and the shortlist is also published on the NRSC website.

10. Is meeting the minimum qualification enough to get an interview call?
No. The qualification is only the minimum requirement; NRSC screens and shortlists applications and may apply additional criteria.

11. Will outstation candidates get travel reimbursement for the interview?
Yes, sleeper-class rail fare or non-AC bus fare (whichever is lower) by the shortest route, but only for candidates permitted to interview after successful document verification.

12. What happens to JRF stipend after 2 years?
It can rise from ₹37,000 to ₹42,000 as SRF, subject to successful completion and a performance review of the previous two years' research work.

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Disclaimer: This post is based on the official NRSC/ISRO notification (Advt. No. NRSC/RMT/1/2026, dated 01.08.2026). Candidates are advised to cross-check all details from the official notification before applying and to beware of touts/fake websites claiming to offer ISRO/DOS jobs.