Website National Remote Sensing Centre (NRSC) / ISRO
NRSC ISRO Temporary Research Personnel Recruitment 2026
Advt. No. NRSC/RMT/1/2026 | Application for Research Scientist, Project Associate, Project Scientist & Junior Research Fellow
National Remote Sensing Centre (NRSC), one of the primary centres of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), Department of Space, Government of India, has released an official recruitment notification (Advt. No. NRSC/RMT/1/2026) for various Temporary Research Personnel positions. Eligible Indian candidates are invited to submit online applications for positions including Research Scientist, Project Associate-I, Project Associate-II, Project Scientist-I, Project Scientist-B, and Junior Research Fellow (JRF). Online registration remains active from 01.08.2026 to 21.08.2026.
| Key Information Details | Recruitment Summary |
|---|---|
| Organization Name | National Remote Sensing Centre (NRSC) / ISRO |
| Post Names | Research Scientist, Project Associate-I, Project Associate-II, Project Scientist-I, Project Scientist-B, Junior Research Fellow (JRF) |
| Basis of Job | Temporary Research Personnel (Contractual/Project-Based) |
| Job Location | Hyderabad, Shadnagar, Delhi, Bengaluru, Nagpur, Kolkata, Jodhpur, or anywhere in India under DOS/ISRO |
| Qualification Summary | B.E./B.Tech, M.E./M.Tech, B.Sc., M.Sc., M.Sc. Tech in relevant disciplines (CS, IT, Civil, Geoinformatics, Remote Sensing, Geology, Agriculture, Physics, etc.) |
| Salary / Emoluments | ₹31,000/- to ₹56,100/- + HRA / DA per month (depending on post) |
| Experience Required | Freshers / 0 to 2 Years Experience (Post-Specific) |
| Application Closing Date | 21.08.2026 (17:00 Hrs) |
| Total Vacancies | 47 Posts |
📋 Post-Wise Vacancy Details
- Research Scientist (RS20 to RS25): 14 Posts
- Project Associate-I (PAI-06): 03 Posts
- Project Associate-II (PAII-02 & PAII-03): 02 Posts
- Project Scientist-B (PSB03 to PSB06): 08 Posts
- Project Scientist-I (PSI-06): 02 Posts
- Junior Research Fellow (JRF30 to JRF35): 18 Posts
🎓 Detailed Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualifications
📌 Research Scientist (Post Code: RS20)
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| 🎓 Qualification | M.E./M.Tech in Civil Engineering with Specialization in Water Resources / Hydrology / Irrigation Water Management or Equivalent Specialization with B.E./B.Tech in Civil Engineering / Agriculture Engineering. |
| 🧑💼 Experience | Not Mentioned in Official Notification |
| 👥 Vacancies | 03 Posts |
📌 Research Scientist (Post Code: RS21)
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| 🎓 Qualification | M.E./M.Tech in Remote Sensing & GIS / Geoinformatics / Spatial Information Technology or Equivalent Specialization with B.E./B.Tech in Civil Engineering. |
| 🧑💼 Experience | Not Mentioned in Official Notification |
| 👥 Vacancies | 05 Posts |
📌 Research Scientist (Post Code: RS22)
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| 🎓 Qualification | M.Sc./M.Sc. Tech/M.Tech in Geology / Applied Geology or Equivalent Specialization with B.Sc. in Geology and Physics/Mathematics as compulsory subjects. |
| 🧑💼 Experience | Not Mentioned in Official Notification |
| 👥 Vacancies | 02 Posts |
📌 Research Scientist (Post Code: RS23)
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| 🎓 Qualification | M.E./M.Tech in Remote Sensing & GIS / Geoinformatics or Equivalent Specialization with B.E./B.Tech in any branch of Engineering. |
| 🧑💼 Experience | Not Mentioned in Official Notification |
| 👥 Vacancies | 02 Posts (1 post identified at RRSC North, New Delhi) |
📌 Research Scientist (Post Code: RS24)
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| 🎓 Qualification | M.E./M.Tech in Computer Science & Engineering / Information Technology or Equivalent Specialization with B.E./B.Tech in CS & Engg / IT or Equivalent Specialization. |
| 🧑💼 Experience | Not Mentioned in Official Notification |
| 👥 Vacancies | 01 Post |
📌 Research Scientist (Post Code: RS25)
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| 🎓 Qualification | M.E./M.Tech in Data Science & Analytics / Computer Vision / AI / ML or Equivalent Specialization with B.E./B.Tech in any branch of Engineering. (Desirable: Experience in satellite data analysis, RS, GIS, Python/R/Google Earth Engine). |
| 🧑💼 Experience | Not Mentioned in Official Notification |
| 👥 Vacancies | 01 Post |
📌 Project Associate-I (Post Code: PAI-06)
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| 🎓 Qualification | B.E./B.Tech in Computer Science & Engineering / Information Technology or Equivalent Specialization. |
| 🧑💼 Experience | Not Mentioned in Official Notification |
| 👥 Vacancies | 03 Posts |
📌 Project Associate-II (Post Code: PAII-02)
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| 🎓 Qualification | B.E./B.Tech in Computer Science & Engineering / Information Technology or Equivalent Specialization. |
| 🧑💼 Experience | 02 years of experience in R&D in Industrial/Academic Institutions or S&T Organisations. |
| 👥 Vacancies | 01 Post (RRSC-North, New Delhi) |
📌 Project Associate-II (Post Code: PAII-03)
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| 🎓 Qualification | B.E./B.Tech in Geoinformatics OR M.Sc. in Geoinformatics / Remote Sensing & GIS with B.Sc. Physics/Mathematics. |
| 🧑💼 Experience | 02 years of experience in R&D in Industrial/Academic Institutions or S&T Organisations. |
| 👥 Vacancies | 01 Post (RRSC-North, New Delhi) |
📌 Project Scientist-B (Post Code: PSB03)
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| 🎓 Qualification | M.Sc./M.Sc Tech/M.Tech in Geology / Applied Geology or Equivalent Specialization with B.Sc. in Geology and Physics/Mathematics as compulsory subjects. |
| 🧑💼 Experience | Not Mentioned in Official Notification |
| 👥 Vacancies | 01 Post |
📌 Project Scientist-B (Post Code: PSB04)
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| 🎓 Qualification | M.Sc. in Remote Sensing & GIS / Geoinformatics / Geospatial Tech with B.Sc. Physics/Maths/Geology OR B.E./B.Tech in Geoinformatics. |
| 🧑💼 Experience | Not Mentioned in Official Notification |
| 👥 Vacancies | 01 Post |
📌 Project Scientist-B (Post Code: PSB05)
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| 🎓 Qualification | B.E./B.Tech in Computer Science & Engineering / Information Technology or Equivalent. |
| 🧑💼 Experience | Not Mentioned in Official Notification |
| 👥 Vacancies | 05 Posts |
📌 Project Scientist-B (Post Code: PSB06)
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| 🎓 Qualification | M.Sc. in Remote Sensing / GIS / Geoinformatics / Environmental Sciences / Agriculture with B.Sc. in Agriculture (4-year course) or Life Sciences or Physical Sciences. |
| 🧑💼 Experience | Not Mentioned in Official Notification |
| 👥 Vacancies | 01 Post |
📌 Project Scientist-I (Post Code: PSI-06)
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| 🎓 Qualification | M.E./M.Tech in Computer Science & Engineering / Information Technology or Equivalent with B.E./B.Tech in CS & Engg / IT. |
| 🧑💼 Experience | Not Mentioned in Official Notification |
| 👥 Vacancies | 02 Posts |
📌 Junior Research Fellow (Post Code: JRF30)
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| 🎓 Qualification | Master’s Degree in Physics / Atmospheric Science / Meteorology / Earth System Science / Climate Science / Geophysics / RS & GIS / Geoinformatics or Equivalent with valid NET/GATE/National Level exam score. |
| 🧑💼 Experience | Not Mentioned in Official Notification |
| 👥 Vacancies | 09 Posts |
📌 Junior Research Fellow (Post Code: JRF31)
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| 🎓 Qualification | Master’s Degree in Physics / Oceanography / Ocean Science / Marine Science / Earth System Science / Geophysics / RS & GIS / Geoinformatics / Applied Geophysics with valid NET/GATE. |
| 🧑💼 Experience | Not Mentioned in Official Notification |
| 👥 Vacancies | 06 Posts |
📌 Junior Research Fellow (Post Code: JRF32)
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| 🎓 Qualification | M.Sc. in Agrometeorology or Equivalent Specialization with B.Sc. in Agriculture (4 years) & valid NET/GATE. |
| 🧑💼 Experience | Not Mentioned in Official Notification |
| 👥 Vacancies | 01 Post (RRSC-South, Bengaluru) |
📌 Junior Research Fellow (Post Code: JRF33)
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| 🎓 Qualification | M.E./M.Tech in Remote Sensing & GIS with B.E./B.Tech in CS/Geoinformatics OR M.Sc. in Agriculture with B.Sc. Agriculture (4 years) & valid NET/GATE. |
| 🧑💼 Experience | Not Mentioned in Official Notification |
| 👥 Vacancies | 01 Post (RRSC-South, Bengaluru) |
📌 Junior Research Fellow (Post Code: JRF34)
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| 🎓 Qualification | M.Sc. in Agriculture / Horticulture with B.Sc. Agriculture / Horticulture (4 years) & valid NET/GATE. |
| 🧑💼 Experience | Not Mentioned in Official Notification |
| 👥 Vacancies | 01 Post (RRSC-South, Bengaluru) |
📌 Junior Research Fellow (Post Code: JRF35)
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| 🎓 Qualification | B.E./B.Tech in CS & Engg / Data Science / AI OR M.Sc. in Computer Science / Data Science & valid NET/GATE. |
| 🧑💼 Experience | Not Mentioned in Official Notification |
| 👥 Vacancies | 01 Post (RRSC-South, Bengaluru) |
💰 Salary & Pay Scale Details
- Research Scientist (RS20 to RS25): ₹56,100/- + HRA + DA (as per Govt. of India norms)
- Project Associate-I (PAI-06): ₹31,000/- + HRA
- Project Associate-II (PAII-02 & PAII-03): ₹35,000/- + HRA
- Project Scientist-I (PSI-06): ₹56,000/- + HRA
- Project Scientist-B (PSB03 to PSB06): ₹56,000/- (Increment of 5% every 2 years subject to performance review) + HRA
- Junior Research Fellow (JRF30 to JRF35): ₹37,000/- + HRA (Possibility to increase to ₹42,000/- as SRF after 2 years upon review)
| Important Event / Schedule | Date & Time |
|---|---|
| Online Application Start Date | 01.08.2026 (10:00 Hrs) |
| Online Application Closing Date | 21.08.2026 (17:00 Hrs) |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 21.08.2026 (17:00 Hrs) |
📌 Selection Process
- Screening / Shortlisting: Initial screening of online applications based on qualifications and academic records.
- Personal Interview: Shortlisted/Screened-in candidates will be called for an interview before a Selection Committee.
- Document Verification: Original certificates will be verified during the interview process.
📝 How to Apply
- Visit the official NRSC website online application portal.
- Fill in all required educational details and personal information carefully.
- Upload scanned passport photograph (max 40 KB, .jpg/.jpeg) and signature (max 20 KB, .jpg/.jpeg).
- Upload essential qualification certificates, marksheets, date of birth proof, and GATE/NET scorecard (where applicable).
- Pay the non-refundable application fee of ₹250/- via the BHARATKOSH payment gateway.
- Submit the application and download the personalized registration confirmation form for future reference.
⚠️ Important Instructions & Application Fee
- Application Fee: Non-refundable fee of ₹250/- for all applicants.
- Fee Refund: The fee of ₹250/- will be refunded to all Women, SC, ST, PwBD, and Ex-Servicemen candidates who participate in the interview process.
- Age Limit (as on 21.08.2026): JRF & M.Sc-based RS: UR/EWS – 28 years; M.Tech-based RS: UR/EWS – 30 years; PA-I/PA-II/PS-I/PS-B: UR/EWS – 35 years (Age relaxation applicable for OBC/SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen as per rules).
- Multiple Applications: Candidates applying for multiple posts must submit separate online applications for each post.
🏢 About National Remote Sensing Centre (NRSC)
National Remote Sensing Centre (NRSC) is one of the premier primary centres of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), Department of Space, Government of India. NRSC is entrusted with key mandates including establishing satellite data receiving ground stations, generating remote sensing data products, enabling geospatial services for governance, supporting disaster management, and driving technical advancements across Earth observation applications.
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