ISRO URSC 2025 Notification Out for Junior Research Fellow and Research Associate Posts
The U R Rao Satellite Centre (URSC) of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has issued an official notification inviting applications from eligible candidates for the posts of Junior Research Fellow (JRF) and Research Associate-I (RA-I). A total of 22 vacancies have been announced under the ISRO URSC Recruitment 2025 notification.
As per the notification issued by ISRO URSC, the upper age limit for the Junior Research Fellow post is 28 years and 35 years for the Research Associate-I post. The selected candidates will receive a monthly salary of ₹ 37,000 for JRFs (can increase to ₹42,000) and ₹ 58,000 for RA-I. The final selection will be based on interview performance.
Candidates fulfilling the eligibility criteria can apply online through the official website of ISRO at www.isro.gov.in. The application process began on 22 March 2025 and will remain open until 20 April 2025. Interested candidates are advised to check the required qualifications, age criteria, and other details carefully before applying for the positions mentioned.
Important Dates:
The registration process for ISRO URSC 2025 recruitment started on 22 March 2025. The last date to submit the online application form is 20 April 2025.
Vacancy Details:
This recruitment drive aims to fill 22 vacancies for Junior Research Fellow (JRF) and Research Associate-I (RA-I) posts.
1) Post Name: Junior Research Fellow (JRF)
No. of Posts: 20
2) Post Name: Research Associate-I (RA-I)
No. of Posts: 2
Candidates interested in applying can check the eligibility criteria, age limit, application fee, and other essential details below.
Educational Qualifications:
For Junior Research Fellow (JRF): M.E./M.Tech/M.Sc (Engg.) in relevant fields with at least 60% marks or CGPA of 6.5 on a 10-point scale.
Must have qualified in CSIR-UGC-NET (including Lectureship), GATE, or national-level exam conducted by central government institutions.
For Research Associate-I (RA-I): Ph.D. in the relevant field,
OR
M.E./M.Tech with 3 years of research experience and at least one research paper in an SCI journal.
Age Limit:
For JRF: Maximum 28 years as on 20 April 2025 (relaxation: SC/ST – 5 years, OBC – 3 years).
For RA-I: Maximum 35 years as on 20 April 2025 (as per govt rules).
How to Apply:
Applicants who meet the eligibility criteria are encouraged to apply through the ISRO official portal. The application must be submitted before 20 April 2025.
There is no application fee mentioned in the official notification.
Selection Process:
The selection of candidates will be on the basis of academic performance and parameters filled in the application. Shortlisted candidates will be called for interviews at Bengaluru. Final selection will be based on the performance in the interview.
Candidates who wish to apply must download the official notification pdf. The official notification of ISRO URSC Recruitment 2025 contains all the detailed information about eligibility criteria, educational qualification, age limit, etc.
Official Notification PDF
