Heavy Vehicle Driver-A – ISRO URSC Recruitment 2026
Department of Space, Government of India
U R Rao Satellite Centre (URSC), ISRO
● Open (Closing: 13 Nov 2026)
Advt: URSC:04:2026
Total Vacancies
10 Posts
Last Date
13 Nov 2026
Job Profile & Career Progression
Official role responsibilities, department organization, and career growth ladder.
Career Growth & Promotion Ladder
Career Growth & Promotion Ladder
URSC / ISRO provides career growth under its progressive merit promotion scheme for Scientific and Technical posts. Promotion to higher levels is delinked from the availability of vacancies. Meritorious candidates can progress through the periodic merit-based Performance Review System. For Administration / Auxiliary posts, a vacancy-based promotion scheme is available.
Vacancies & Reservation Breakdown
The total number of vacancies and category-wise reservation details are given below as per the official notification.
CATEGORY-WISE RESERVATION BREAKDOWN
UR / General
06
Posts
OBC
02
Posts
SC
01
Posts
ST
00
Posts
EWS
01
Posts
Educational Eligibility & Age Criteria
Minimum academic qualifications, degree disciplines, and age limits as per notification.
Qualification
• Class 10th Matric Exam Passed. • 5 Year Experience in Driving. • Driving License Heavy Vehicle
Required Degrees
SSLC / SSC / Matriculation or equivalent.
Eligible Subjects / Streams
Heavy Vehicle Driving and Light Motor Vehicle Driving experience.
Experience Required
5 years, including at least 3 years as a Heavy Vehicle Driver and the remaining period driving a Light Motor Vehicle.
Age Limit
18–35 years
Age Cut-off Date
13 Nov 2026
Age Condition
Candidate must possess the required qualification, experience and Public Service Badge, if required, by the last date of receipt of the online application.
Nationality
Indian
Other Conditions
Educational Qualification Overview:
1. SSLC / SSC / Matriculation pass or its equivalent.
2. 5 years' experience, including a minimum of 3 years as a Heavy Vehicle Driver and the remaining period driving a Light Motor Vehicle.
3. Must possess a valid Heavy Vehicle Driving Licence and Public Service Badge, if statutory.
4. If Public Service Badge is not mandatory in a State, candidates from that State must fulfil this requirement within 3 months of joining in Karnataka.
5. Total prescribed experience must be after obtaining a valid Driving Licence.
6. Experience Certificate must be from Government / Semi-Government agencies / Registered Companies / Societies / Trusts. Experience certificates from individuals will not be accepted.
7. Part-time experience will not be considered.
1. SSLC / SSC / Matriculation pass or its equivalent.
2. 5 years' experience, including a minimum of 3 years as a Heavy Vehicle Driver and the remaining period driving a Light Motor Vehicle.
3. Must possess a valid Heavy Vehicle Driving Licence and Public Service Badge, if statutory.
4. If Public Service Badge is not mandatory in a State, candidates from that State must fulfil this requirement within 3 months of joining in Karnataka.
5. Total prescribed experience must be after obtaining a valid Driving Licence.
6. Experience Certificate must be from Government / Semi-Government agencies / Registered Companies / Societies / Trusts. Experience certificates from individuals will not be accepted.
7. Part-time experience will not be considered.
Selection Process & Examination Stages
Sequential recruitment workflow and candidate examination milestones.
01
Stage 01
Phase 1 of 3
Qualifying / Screening Round
Initial Screening
02
Stage 02
Phase 2 of 3
Qualifying / Screening Round
Written Test
03
Stage 03
Final Milestone
Final Merit & Recommendation
Driving Skill Test
Process Scheme & Important Instructions
Official Guideline
• Initial screening will be carried out based on academic performance and other parameters furnished in the online application. Candidates shortlisted through screening will be called for the Written Test. Candidates qualifying in the Written Test according to the performance criteria set by URSC / ISRO and the number of vacancies will be shortlisted for the Skill Test.
• The Skill Test is qualifying in nature. For Technician-B, a tie in Written Test and academic marks will be resolved by giving preference to candidates possessing a valid NAC score. For Driver posts, academic scores of the notified qualification will be the tie-breaker where Written Test scores are equal.
• The Skill Test is qualifying in nature. For Technician-B, a tie in Written Test and academic marks will be resolved by giving preference to candidates possessing a valid NAC score. For Driver posts, academic scores of the notified qualification will be the tie-breaker where Written Test scores are equal.
Examination Scheme & Details
Test pattern, duration, marking structure, and minimum qualifying criteria.
Examination Pattern & Marking Scheme
1 hour 20 minutes
Driver Written Test – 100 MCQs in 120 minutes, divided into four parts: - Part A: Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 – 50 questions. - Part B: Elementary English – 15 questions. - Part C: Elementary Arithmetic – 15 questions. - Part D: General Knowledge – 20 questions.
Examination Pattern & Marking Scheme
1 hour 20 minutes
Driver Written Test – 100 MCQs in 120 minutes, divided into four parts: - Part A: Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 – 50 questions. - Part B: Elementary English – 15 questions. - Part C: Elementary Arithmetic – 15 questions. - Part D: General Knowledge – 20 questions.
| Exam Parameter | Specification / Details |
|---|---|
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Exam Pattern
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Objective (MCQ) |
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Total Questions
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Driver Written Test – 100 MCQs in 120 minutes, divided into four parts: - Part A: Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 – 50 questions. - Part B: Elementary English – 15 questions. - Part C: Elementary Arithmetic – 15 questions. - Part D: General Knowledge – 20 questions. |
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Total Marks
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Written Test – 100; Skill Test – 100 |
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Marks Per Question
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1 mark |
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Exam Duration
|
1 hour 20 minutes |
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Negative Marking
|
Yes — 0.25 |
Required Documents & Certificates
Certificates and files needed for online application, reservation claims & scrutiny.
Required Documents Checklist
9 Documents Listed
2 Mandatory
Required Documents Checklist
9 Documents Listed
2 Mandatory
| Document / Certificate Name | Requirement Status |
|---|---|
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Recent passport-size photograph
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Mandatory |
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Signature
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Mandatory |
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Essential Qualification Certificates
|
Optional |
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Experience Certificates
|
Optional |
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SC/ST Certificate
|
Optional |
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Disability Certificate
|
Optional |
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Ex-Servicemen Certificate
|
Optional |
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Other documents
|
Optional |
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Required document details will be shared with you via email after booking our Professional Apply Service.
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If Applicable |
Claim & Reservation Documents
5 Certificates Configured
Claim & Reservation Documents
5 Certificates Configured
| Reservation / Claim Category Document | Condition / Rule |
|---|---|
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SC/ST Certificate
|
Yes |
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EWS Income Certificate
|
Yes |
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OBC Certificate
|
Yes |
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PwD Certificate
|
Yes |
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Ex-Servicemen Certificate
|
Yes |
Upload Instructions & Specifications
File Format, Size & Upload Rules
Upload Instructions & Specifications
File Format, Size & Upload Rules
Official Upload Guidelines
Important Note
• Photograph must be recent and not older than 6 months.
• Photograph must have a white background.
• Photograph dimensions: 3.5 cm × 4.5 cm.
• Photograph format: JPG / JPEG only.
• Photograph size: Minimum 100 KB and maximum 200 KB.
• Signature format: JPG / JPEG only.
• Signature size: Minimum 80 KB and maximum 150 KB.
• Photograph must be clear enough to identify the candidate.
• Signature must be clear and legible.
• Applications without the required uploaded documents will be treated as invalid.
• Failure to meet photograph and signature requirements may lead to cancellation of candidature.
• Uploaded documents will be verified during the Skill Test.
• Candidates claiming EWS status must produce the Income and Asset Certificate for 2025–26, valid for financial year 2026–27.
PwBD candidates must produce the prescribed Disability Certificate or UDID Card at the Written Test and Skill Test, as applicable.
• Ex-Servicemen must submit the Discharge Certificate at the Skill Test.
• Candidates employed in Government / PSU / Autonomous Bodies must submit the original NOC at the Skill Test when required.
• Photograph must have a white background.
• Photograph dimensions: 3.5 cm × 4.5 cm.
• Photograph format: JPG / JPEG only.
• Photograph size: Minimum 100 KB and maximum 200 KB.
• Signature format: JPG / JPEG only.
• Signature size: Minimum 80 KB and maximum 150 KB.
• Photograph must be clear enough to identify the candidate.
• Signature must be clear and legible.
• Applications without the required uploaded documents will be treated as invalid.
• Failure to meet photograph and signature requirements may lead to cancellation of candidature.
• Uploaded documents will be verified during the Skill Test.
• Candidates claiming EWS status must produce the Income and Asset Certificate for 2025–26, valid for financial year 2026–27.
PwBD candidates must produce the prescribed Disability Certificate or UDID Card at the Written Test and Skill Test, as applicable.
• Ex-Servicemen must submit the Discharge Certificate at the Skill Test.
• Candidates employed in Government / PSU / Autonomous Bodies must submit the original NOC at the Skill Test when required.
Application Fee & Category-Wise Structure
Official prescribed fees, category exemptions, and transaction charges.
Category-Wise Prescribed Fees
8 Categories Listed
Category-Wise Prescribed Fees
8 Categories Listed
General / UR
₹ 500/-
OBC
₹ 500/-
EWS
₹ 500/-
SC
₹ 500/-
ST
₹ 500/-
Female Candidates
₹ 500/-
PwD (Divyang)
₹ 500/-
Ex-Servicemen
₹ 500/-
Application Fee Summary (Overall)
Prescribed Fee Details
Application Fee Summary (Overall)
Prescribed Fee Details
All Candidates : 500/-
Accepted Payment Modes & Gateways
Online & Offline Modes
Accepted Payment Modes & Gateways
Online & Offline Modes
Bharatkosh Portal / Payment Gateway
Internet Banking
Domestic Debit Cards
Domestic Credit Cards
UPI
Internet Banking
Domestic Debit Cards
Domestic Credit Cards
UPI
Important Dates & Official Timeline
Complete schedule of official notifications, online application dates, fee deadlines, and exam timeline.
Recruitment Stage
Status
Timeline Date
Online Application Begins
Opening Date of Registration
Registration Started
24 Oct 2026
Registration Started
Last Date to Apply Online
Strict Submission Deadline
Closing Deadline (11:59 PM)
13 Nov 2026
Closing Deadline (11:59 PM)
Fee Payment Last Date
Online Payment Closes
Payment Cutoff
13 Nov 2026
Payment Cutoff
Admit Card / Hall Ticket Release
Call Letter Available
Hall Ticket
Notify Soon
Hall Ticket
Examination Schedule (CBT / Written)
Tier / Stage-1 Exam
Exam Phase
Notify Soon
Exam Phase
Result & Scorecard Declaration
Final Merit List
Scorecard
Notify Soon
Scorecard
| Recruitment Event / Stage | Important Date | Status & Details |
|---|---|---|
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Online Application Begins
Opening Date of Registration
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24 Oct 2026 | Registration Started |
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Last Date to Apply Online
Strict Submission Deadline
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13 Nov 2026 | Closing Deadline (11:59 PM) |
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Fee Payment Last Date
Online Payment Closes
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13 Nov 2026 | Payment Cutoff |
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Admit Card / Hall Ticket Release
Call Letter Available
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Notify Soon | Hall Ticket |
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Examination Schedule (CBT / Written)
Tier / Stage-1 Exam
|
Notify Soon | Exam Phase |
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Result & Scorecard Declaration
Final Merit List
|
Notify Soon | Scorecard |
Official Links & Direct Downloads
Verified official notification PDF downloads, department website, and syllabus links.
Download Official Notification (PDF)
Official gazette advertisement & rules
Official Department Website
Visit the official organization page
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