Junior Research Fellow (JRF-E13) – URSC
Quick Info
- Vacancies
- Vacancies: 1
- Employment Type
- Employment Type: Contract
- Pay Scale
- Pay Scale: ₹37,000 per month
- Qualification
- Qualification: First Class M.Sc. in Mathematics or Physics (min 65% or 6.84 CGPA) or M.Tech in Aerospace Engineering, along with a valid NET, GATE, or JEST score.
- Experience Required
- Experience Required: Freshers eligible — no prior professional experience is mandatory, but a strong academic background and qualifying national exams are required.
- Age Limit
- Age Limit: Upto 28 years
- Application Mode
- Application Mode: Online
- Deadline
- Deadline:
The U R Rao Satellite Centre is offering a Junior Research Fellow (JRF-E13) position for one candidate to work on flight dynamics and orbit determination for advanced spacecraft missions. This role provides a monthly stipend of ₹37,000 and requires a first-class M.Sc. in Mathematics or Physics, or an M.Tech in Aerospace Engineering. Successful applicants will engage in mission planning and tracking data analysis within India's premier space research environment. This recruitment 2026 opportunity is ideal for researchers looking to contribute to high-impact satellite technology projects at ISRO.
- Maximum age limit is 28 years as of July 11, 2026, with applicable relaxations for SC, ST, and OBC categories.
- Candidates must have qualified a national level exam such as GATE, NET, or JEST to be eligible for the interview.
- The fellowship is initially for two years and can be extended up to a maximum of five years based on performance.
- Selection is based on academic screening followed by a personal interview conducted in Bengaluru.
- The application process is entirely online through the official ISRO website with a deadline of July 11, 2026.
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Additional Salary Information
Fellowship stipend of ₹37,000 per month plus HRA as per rules if hostel accommodation is not provided.
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
UR/OBC/SC/ST/EWS as per Government of India norms; specific category breakdown for this single post is not listed.
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 monthly fellowship stipend for JRF-E13 is ₹37,000, which may increase to ₹42,000 upon promotion to Senior Research Fellow (SRF).
Applicants need a first-class M.Sc. in Mathematics or Physics (65% or 6.84 CGPA) or an M.Tech in Aerospace, plus a valid NET/GATE/JEST score.
The maximum age limit is 28 years as of 11.07.2026, with a 5-year relaxation for SC/ST and 3-year relaxation for OBC candidates.
