ISRO – National Remote Sensing Centre (NRSC) Recruitment 2026
The National Remote Sensing Centre (NRSC), one of the major centres of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), Department of Space, Government of India, has released Advertisement No. NRSC/RMT/1/2026 dated 01 August 2026 inviting online applications from eligible candidates for various temporary research positions. NRSC is responsible for satellite data reception, processing, remote sensing applications, disaster management support, geospatial services, and capacity building across India.
ISRO NRSC Recruitment 2026 Details
Overview
- Organization: Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)
- Centre: National Remote Sensing Centre (NRSC), Hyderabad
- Advertisement No.: NRSC/RMT/1/2026
- Advertisement Date: 01 August 2026
- Job Type: Temporary Research Positions (Project-based)
- Mode of Application: Online
- Total Vacancies: 52
Vacancy Details
| Position | Post Codes | Vacancies |
| Research Scientist | RS20 – RS25 | 14 |
| Project Associate-I | PAI-06 | 3 |
| Project Associate-II | PAII-02 & PAII-03 | 2 |
| Project Scientist-B | PSB03 – PSB06 | 8 |
| Project Scientist-I | PSI-06 | 2 |
| Junior Research Fellow (JRF) | JRF30 – JRF35 | 19 |
| Total | 52 |
Educational Qualifications ISRO NRSC Recruitment 2026
The notification seeks candidates from diverse engineering and science disciplines, including:
- Civil Engineering
- Agricultural Engineering
- Water Resources Engineering
- Hydrology
- Irrigation Water Management
- Remote Sensing & GIS
- Geoinformatics
- Spatial Information Technology
- Computer Science & Engineering
- Information Technology
- Data Science
- Artificial Intelligence
- Machine Learning
- Computer Vision
- Geology
- Applied Geology
- Environmental Science
- Agriculture
- Agrometeorology
- Oceanography
- Climate Science
- Meteorology
- Earth System Science
- Geophysics
- Horticulture
Most positions require B.E./B.Tech, M.E./M.Tech, M.Sc., or equivalent degrees in the relevant specialization. Several positions also specify desirable skills such as Python, AI/ML, Deep Learning, GIS software (ArcGIS/QGIS), Google Earth Engine, React, Django, PostgreSQL, web development, and satellite image analysis.
Major Research Projects ISRO NRSC Recruitment 2026
Selected candidates will work on prestigious national projects such as:
- Glacial Lake Monitoring and GLOF Risk Assessment
- Landslide Hazard Assessment
- National Land Cover & Land Use Monitoring
- Forest Fire Monitoring
- National Database for Emergency Management
- Mining Activity Monitoring using Satellite Data
- GeoAI-based Encroachment Monitoring
- Coastal Aquifer & Climate Change Studies
- Crop Residue Burning Assessment
- Climate Change Impact Assessment
- NICES (National Information System for Climate and Environmental Studies)
- Ground Station Automation Software Development
- Smart Agriculture and Geospatial Applications
- AI-enabled Remote Sensing and Deep Learning Applications
- Carbon and Water Use Efficiency Studies
- Horticulture Plantation Mapping using High Resolution Satellite Imagery
Place of Posting
The selected candidates may be posted at:
- NRSC Headquarters, Hyderabad
- Shadnagar (Telangana)
- RRSC Delhi
- RRSC Bengaluru
- RRSC Nagpur
- RRSC Kolkata
- RRSC Jodhpur
Depending on organizational requirements, candidates may also be posted anywhere in India under the Department of Space/ISRO.
Eligibility Criteria for ISRO NRSC Recruitment 2026
Candidates must satisfy the prescribed academic requirements:
- M.E./M.Tech – Minimum 60% marks or CGPA 6.5/10
- M.Sc./M.Sc.Tech – Minimum 65% marks or CGPA 6.84/10
- B.E./B.Tech – Minimum 65% marks or CGPA 6.84/10
- B.Sc. – Minimum 60% marks or CGPA 6.5/10
Additional conditions include:
- Degrees must be recognized by AICTE/UGC or Government of India.
- Only candidates who have completed their degree are eligible.
- Candidates awaiting final results are not eligible.
- Open & Distance Learning (ODL) B.Tech/M.Tech degrees are not accepted.
- For JRF posts, candidates must possess a valid NET/GATE or equivalent national-level examination qualification as specified.
Salary & Benefits
| Position | Monthly Salary |
| Research Scientist | ₹56,100 + HRA + DA |
| Project Associate-I | ₹31,000 + HRA |
| Project Associate-II | ₹35,000 + HRA |
| Project Scientist-I | ₹56,000 + HRA |
| Project Scientist-B | ₹56,000 + HRA (with performance-based increment) |
| Junior Research Fellow | ₹37,000 + HRA (upgradeable to ₹42,000 as SRF after review) |
Additional benefits include:
- House Rent Allowance (HRA)
- Medical benefits (as per NRSC rules)
- Maternity leave for eligible women candidates
- Access to NRSC’s advanced laboratories, technical facilities, and scientific library
These are project appointments and do not carry the benefits available to regular ISRO employees.
Age Limit
| Position | UR | OBC | SC/ST |
| JRF | 28 Years | 31 Years | 33 Years |
| Research Scientist (M.Sc.) | 28 Years | 31 Years | 33 Years |
| Research Scientist (M.Tech.) | 30 Years | 33 Years | 35 Years |
| Project Associate / Project Scientist | 35 Years | 38 Years | 40 Years |
Age relaxation for PwBD and Ex-servicemen is applicable as per Government of India rules.
Application Fee
- ₹250 per application.
- Fee is refundable to Women, SC/ST, PwBD, and Ex-servicemen candidates who satisfy the eligibility conditions and participate in the interview process.
- Payment must be made through the Bharatkosh payment gateway.
Selection Process
The recruitment process consists of:
- Online application submission.
- Screening of applications based on eligibility and project requirements.
- Shortlisting of suitable candidates.
- Personal interview.
- Final selection based on interview performance.
Only shortlisted candidates will receive interview call letters through email, and the shortlist will also be published on the NRSC website.
Tenure
- Initial appointment is for one year.
- Extension depends on project duration and performance.
- JRF and Research Scientist positions may continue for up to five years, subject to periodic review.
- These are purely temporary project positions and do not confer any right to regular appointment in ISRO/NRSC.
Interested and eligible candidates should carefully read the official notification to ensure they meet the eligibility criteria before applying. Applications must be submitted online on or before the last date.