Overview
The National Remote Sensing Centre (NRSC), a unit of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) under the Department of Space, Government of India, has announced recruitment for 48 posts under advertisement number NRSC/RMT/1/2026 dated 01.08.2026. The primary posting location is Hyderabad.
This recruitment covers Research Scientist, Project Associate-I, Project Associate-II, Project Scientist-B, Project Scientist-I and Junior Research Fellow (JRF) roles. The application mode is online only through the official NRSC website. Candidates should read the full official notification before applying, as this page is a planning guide and does not replace the official notice. The source of this recruitment information is nrsc.gov.in.
Quick Reference
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | National Remote Sensing Centre (NRSC), ISRO, Department of Space, Government of India |
| Advertisement No. | NRSC/RMT/1/2026, dated 01.08.2026 |
| Post Names | Research Scientist, Project Associate-I, Project Associate-II, Project Scientist-B, Project Scientist-I, Junior Research Fellow (JRF) |
| Total Vacancies | 48 |
| Job Location | Hyderabad |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Dates | 01.08.2026 (10:00 hrs) to 21.08.2026 (17:00 hrs) |
| Application Fee | ₹250 (refundable for Women, SC/ST/PwBD, Ex-Servicemen) |
| Selection Process | Screening of applications, followed by Interview |
| Official Website | www.nrsc.gov.in |
Vacancy Details
The following post codes and vacancy counts are listed in the notification. The total of 48 vacancies covers additional post codes beyond those listed below; the complete breakdown is available in the official notification PDF.
| Post Code | Posts | Essential Qualification |
|---|---|---|
| RS20 | 3 | M.E./M.Tech in Civil Engineering with specialisation in Water Resources/Hydrology/Irrigation Water Management or equivalent, with B.E./B.Tech in Civil/Agriculture Engineering |
| RS21 | 5 | M.E./M.Tech in Remote Sensing & GIS/Geoinformatics/Spatial Information Technology or equivalent, with B.E./B.Tech in Civil Engineering |
| RS22 | 2 | M.Sc/M.Sc Tech/M.Tech in Geology/Applied Geology or equivalent, with B.Sc. in Geology with Physics/Mathematics as compulsory subjects |
| RS23 | 2 | M.E./M.Tech in Remote Sensing & GIS/Geoinformatics or equivalent, with B.E./B.Tech in any branch of Engineering (one post earmarked for RRSC North, New Delhi) |
| PAI-06 | — | B.E./B.Tech in CS/IT/Electronics/Geoinformatics or equivalent, or M.Sc. in Physics/Maths/CS/Electronics/Geo-informatics or equivalent with NET/GATE |
The eligibility cut-off date is 21.08.2026, which is the closing date of the online application.
Important Dates
| Activity | Date |
|---|---|
| Opening Date for Online Registration | 01.08.2026 (10:00 hrs) |
| Closing Date for Online Registration | 21.08.2026 (17:00 hrs) |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 21.08.2026 (same as the application closing date — no extension) |
| Eligibility Cut-off Date | 21.08.2026 (closing date of online application) |
Age Limit
Age is reckoned as on the last date for receipt of online applications (21.08.2026).
| Position | UR/EWS | OBC | SC/ST |
|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Research Fellow (JRF) | 28 years | 31 years | 33 years |
| Research Scientist (M.Sc. based) | 28 years | 31 years | 33 years |
| Research Scientist (M.Tech based) | 30 years | 33 years | 35 years |
| Project Associate-I, Project Associate-II, Project Scientist-I, Project Scientist-B | 35 years | 38 years | 40 years |
Ex-Servicemen and Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) are eligible for upper age relaxation as per Government of India orders.
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC | ₹250 (non-refundable) |
| Women (all categories) | ₹250 (refundable after appearing for interview) |
| SC / ST | ₹250 (refundable after appearing for interview) |
| PwBD | ₹250 (refundable after appearing for interview) |
| Ex-Servicemen | ₹250 (refundable after appearing for interview) |
Each application attracts a non-refundable fee of ₹250, payable online only through the Bharatkosh payment gateway. No cash, cheque, draft, money order or Indian Postal Order is accepted. The last date for fee payment is the same as the application closing date — there is no extension. The ₹250 fee is refunded for all Women, SC/ST/PwBD and Ex-Servicemen candidates, subject to meeting the eligibility criteria and participating in the selection process. Refunds are made only to the bank account details submitted in the application. NRSC is not responsible for failed refunds due to incorrect bank details, and no refund is considered if a candidate does not appear for interview. Any service charges levied by the payment platform are borne by the applicant.
Salary and Emoluments
| Position | Post Codes | Emoluments |
|---|---|---|
| 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, with 5% increment every two years subject to performance review, + HRA |
| Junior Research Fellow | JRF30 to JRF35 | ₹37,000, with possible increase to ₹42,000 as Senior Research Fellow after two years' successful performance review, + HRA |
HRA is paid at prescribed rates if accommodation is not provided at the place of posting. Female candidates are eligible for maternity leave as per Government of India rules. Selected candidates are eligible for medical benefits for self as per NRSC/ISRO rules. Selected candidates will not be entitled to other benefits or concessions admissible to regular employees, and these provisions may change as per government policy from time to time.
Selection Process
The selection process is screening of applications, followed by Interview. No written exam is specified. Meeting the minimum qualification does not automatically qualify a candidate for interview.
How to Apply
Applications are accepted online through the official NRSC careers portal at www.nrsc.gov.in/Career_Apply, available from 01.08.2026 (10:00 hrs) to 21.08.2026 (17:00 hrs). The application fee of ₹250 is payable online through the Bharatkosh payment gateway. Candidates should register online, furnish a correct and active email ID and mobile number, upload the required documents, pay the fee and complete final submission. The eligibility cut-off date is 21.08.2026, which is the closing date of the online application.
Important Official Links
| Link | URL |
|---|---|
| Official Notification PDF | Download from isro.gov.in (PDF) |
| Apply Online | nrsc.gov.in/Career_Apply |
| Active Advertisements Page | nrsc.gov.in Advertisements |
| NRSC Official Website | www.nrsc.gov.in |