Junior Research Fellow (JRF-E3) – URSC
Quick Info
- Vacancies
- Vacancies: 1
- Employment Type
- Employment Type: Contract
- Pay Scale
- Pay Scale: ₹37,000 per month
- Qualification
- Qualification: M.E / M.Tech / M.Sc (Engg.) or equivalent postgraduate degree in Computer Science / Information Technology or equivalent with First Class and NET/GATE.
- Experience Required
- Experience Required: Freshers eligible — no prior experience required, but academic excellence and NET/GATE qualification are mandatory.
- Age Limit
- Age Limit: Upto 28 years
- Application Mode
- Application Mode: Online
- Deadline
- Deadline:
A vacancy for 1 Junior Research Fellow (JRF-E3) is available at URSC for developing telemetry and telecommand software packages for spacecraft operations. This role provides a monthly stipend of ₹37,000 and requires a postgraduate degree in Computer Science or Information Technology. Candidates will be at the forefront of spacecraft technology, working on software that manages in-orbit satellite operations. This position is ideal for software engineers looking to build a career in the aerospace sector with India's premier space agency.
- The application deadline is July 11, 2026, and all submissions must be made through the online portal.
- Candidates must be Indian Nationals and have completed their degree from a recognized university.
- The selection process includes an interview in Bengaluru; no TA is provided for the initial screening stage.
- The fellowship duration is initially two years, with a maximum total tenure of five years including SRF phase.
- Age relaxation is provided for PwBD, Ex-Servicemen, and certain categories of women as per Government of India orders.
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Additional Salary Information
Stipend of ₹37,000 per month. HRA is provided at prescribed rates if hostel accommodation is not available.
Important Dates
Selection Process
Initial screening based on academic performance and application parameters Personal Interview for shortlisted candidates in Bengaluru
Application Fees
Refer to official online application portal
Reservation
SC/ST: 5 years age relaxation OBC: 3 years age relaxation PwBD/Ex-Servicemen/Widows: Relaxation as per Government of India orders
How to Apply
- Visit the official ISRO website at www.isro.gov.in and navigate to the 'CAREERS' section.
- Locate the advertisement for JRF recruitment at URSC (Advt. No. URSC:02:2026).
- Click on the online application link provided in the advertisement.
- Fill in the required personal, educational, and professional details accurately.
- Upload soft copies of your recent photograph and signature (max 500 KB each in JPG/JPEG).
- Upload a single PDF (max 1 MB) containing marks cards of all semesters and the final pass certificate.
- Upload category or disability certificates if seeking age relaxation (PDF max 1 MB).
- Submit the application and save the system-generated Registration Number for future reference.
Frequently Asked Questions
The starting stipend is ₹37,000 per month, which can be upgraded to ₹42,000 per month after two years as an SRF.
A postgraduate degree in Computer Science or IT with a minimum of 60% marks and a valid NET or GATE score is required.
The upper age limit is 28 years as of 11.07.2026, with standard government relaxations for reserved categories.
