June 24, 2025 by Boddu Likhith
🌟 Introduction
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) – National Remote Sensing Centre (NRSC), Hyderabad, has released Advt. No. NRSC/RMT/2/2025 inviting online applications for 34 research and project-based posts including Research Scientist, Project Scientist, Project Associate-I, and Junior Research Fellow (JRF). If you're passionate about space research, remote sensing, and scientific innovation, this is a golden opportunity to work with India’s premier space agency.
🔑 Key Highlights
➡️ Recruiting Body: ISRO – National Remote Sensing Centre (NRSC)
➡️ Advertisement Number: NRSC/RMT/2/2025
➡️ Total Vacancies: 34
➡️ Job Type: Temporary / Contract-based
➡️ Application Mode: Online
➡️ Application Deadline: July 11, 2025 (5:00 PM)
➡️ Job Location: Hyderabad, Shadnagar & other NRSC campuses (as per requirement)
📌 Vacancy Details
| Post Name | No. of Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Research Scientist (RS) | 04 |
| Project Scientist-I (PS-I) | 02 |
| Project Scientist-B (PS-B) | 01 |
| Project Associate-I (PA-I) | 10 |
| Junior Research Fellow (JRF) | 17 |
| Total | 34 |
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
➡️ Research Scientist (RS)
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Post Code RS17: M.E./M.Tech in Remote Sensing & GIS/Geo-informatics + B.E./B.Tech in Civil Engg.
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Post Code RS18: M.Sc./M.Sc. Tech/M.E./M.Tech in Geology/Applied Geology
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Post Code RS19: M.Sc./M.Sc. Tech/M.E./M.Tech in Remote Sensing/Geo-informatics/Geomatics + B.Sc. in Botany/Forestry/Agriculture/Geography/Environmental Sciences
➡️ Project Scientist-I (PS-I)
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Post Code PS04: Ph.D. in Geology or M.Sc./M.Sc. Tech/M.Tech in Geology
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Post Code PS05: Ph.D./M.Tech in Meteorology/Atmospheric Science/Climate Science/Earth Science
➡️ Project Scientist-B (PS-B)
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Post Code PSB02: Master’s in Forestry/Agricultural Science/Environmental Science/Remote Sensing + 4-year Bachelor's in related field
➡️ Project Associate-I (PA-I)
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Post Code PAI-04: B.E./B.Tech in Computer Science/Geo-Informatics
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Post Code PAI-05: Master’s in Geo-informatics/Spatial Tech + Bachelor’s in Agriculture/Environmental Science/Physics/Geography
➡️ Junior Research Fellow (JRF)
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Master’s in Physics/Oceanography/Geophysics/Remote Sensing/Climate Science etc. (specific disciplines per post code)
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Must have qualified CSIR-UGC NET/GATE or equivalent national-level exam
📅 Important Dates
➡️ Notification Release: June 21, 2025
➡️ Application Start Date: June 21, 2025 (10:00 AM)
➡️ Application End Date: July 11, 2025 (05:00 PM)
💼 Experience Requirements
➡️ For JRF & PA-I: Freshers with qualifying degree & exam score
➡️ For RS & PS positions: Relevant academic or project experience preferred (not mandatory unless specified)
💰 Application Fees
➡️ Fee: ₹250 (non-refundable)
➡️ Refundable for: Women, SC/ST, PwBD, Ex-Servicemen (if they appear for the interview)
➡️ Mode: Online payment
📝 Application Process
➡️ Visit the NRSC Careers Page
➡️ Click on “Apply Online” for Advt. No. NRSC/RMT/2/2025
➡️ Complete registration with a valid email and mobile number
➡️ Fill in the application form and upload required documents
➡️ Pay the application fee online
➡️ Submit and save/print your application for future use
🔍 Selection Process
➡️ Stage 1: Screening based on eligibility & academic records
➡️ Stage 2: Shortlisting for interview
➡️ Stage 3: Personal Interview (Call letters via email only)
📍 Job Location
➡️ Primary Posting: NRSC, Hyderabad and Shadnagar
➡️ Other Campuses: Possible as per project requirements across India
💵 Salary and Benefits
| Post | Salary + HRA |
|---|---|
| Research Scientist | ₹56,100 + DA + HRA |
| Project Scientist-I | ₹56,000 + HRA |
| Project Scientist-B | ₹56,000 + HRA (5% hike/2 yrs) |
| Project Associate-I | ₹31,000 + HRA |
| Junior Research Fellow | ₹37,000 + HRA (→ ₹42,000 after 2 years as SRF) |
➡️ Other Benefits: Medical reimbursement for self as per ISRO/NRSC rules
🔗 Important Links
| Link | URL |
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| Official Notification PDF | Download Now |
| Online Application Link | Apply Now |
| Official Website | Visit now |
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I. ISRO NRSC Recruitment Overview
🔹 Posts: Research Scientist (RS), Project Scientist-I, Project Scientist-B, Project Associate-I, Junior Research Fellow (JRF)
🔹 Total Vacancies: 34
🔹 Eligibility Criteria: Varies by post
➤ Educational Qualifications: M.Tech/M.Sc. for RS, Doctorate or M.Tech/M.Sc. for Project Scientist, B.E./B.Tech or Master's for Project Associate, and Master's degree for JRF in fields like Remote Sensing, GIS, Geoinformatics, Geology, Computer Science, Physics, etc.
➤ Minimum Marks: 60% or 6.5 CGPA (M.E./M.Tech); 65% or 6.84 CGPA (B.E./B.Tech/M.Sc.)
➤ NET/GATE Qualification (JRF): Mandatory through CSIR-UGC NET/GATE or national-level exams by central agencies
➤ Age Limit:
▪️ JRF & MSc-based RS – Max 28 years
▪️ M.Tech-based RS, Project Scientist-I/B, Project Associate – Max 30–35 years
▪️ Relaxations as per Government norms
🔹 Selection Process:
➤ Academic Performance + Personal Interview
➤ Computer-Based Test (CBT): May apply in case of large applicants
➤ Interview Weightage: High for research roles
II. Detailed Syllabus Breakdowns
🔷 A. Core Areas (Common Across Most Posts)
📘 Remote Sensing Principles & Applications
➤ Electromagnetic spectrum, energy interactions
➤ Sensor types – optical, microwave, LiDAR
➤ Satellite systems – IRS, Cartosat, Landsat, Sentinel, etc.
➤ Image classification (supervised, unsupervised, object-based)
➤ Applications – agriculture, water, forests, urban, climate, etc.
🗺️ Geographic Information System (GIS)
➤ Data models (raster, vector), spatial structures
➤ Map projections, coordinate systems
➤ Spatial analysis – buffer, overlay, interpolation
➤ GIS software like ArcGIS, QGIS
📡 GNSS/GPS Fundamentals
➤ GNSS principles, error sources, DGPS
➤ Applications in mapping, navigation
💻 Programming & Scripting (for tech-focused roles)
➤ Python (NumPy, Pandas, GDAL, Rasterio, etc.)
➤ R, MATLAB, SQL
➤ Basics of machine learning in geospatial analysis
🔷 B. Discipline-Specific Syllabus Examples
🪨 Geology/Geophysics: Mineralogy, structural geology, seismology, geohazards
🌊 Oceanography: SST, ocean currents, satellite oceanography, CZM
🌫️ Atmospheric Science: Thermodynamics, NWP, remote sensing of clouds/precip
🌲 Forestry/Agriculture: Biomass mapping, crop yield estimation, RS in precision agri
⚛️ Physics: Electromagnetism, optics, QM, statistical mechanics (as applicable)
III. Exam Pattern Explanation
📋 1. Application Screening:
➤ Shortlisting based on qualifications, GATE/NET, research, and domain relevance
🖥️ 2. Computer-Based Test (CBT): (if applicable)
➤ MCQ-based, technical-only syllabus
➤ Emphasis on conceptual understanding
➤ Negative marking (usually 0.25 to 0.33)
🧑🔬 3. Personal Interview:
➤ Critical for JRF, RS, Project Scientists
➤ Evaluates technical depth, research aptitude, communication
➤ Heavily weighted or sometimes 100% post-screening
IV. Best Books & Study Materials
📚 A. Remote Sensing & GIS
➤ Remote Sensing & Image Interpretation – Lillesand & Kiefer
➤ Principles of Remote Sensing – Paul Curran
➤ Fundamentals of RS – George Joseph
➤ GIS Fundamentals – Paul Bolstad
➤ Digital Image Processing – Gonzalez & Woods
📘 B. Subject-Specific Books
➤ Physics: H.C. Verma, Resnick & Halliday, Griffiths
➤ Geoinformatics: Wes McKinney, Aurélien Géron (ML), Ian Goodfellow
➤ Earth Sciences: Standard M.Sc.-level books
📰 C. Additional Resources
➤ ISRO/NRSC websites (project updates, e-books)
➤ IEEE Journals, Elsevier, Springer papers
➤ NPTEL/Coursera for RS, GIS, ML courses
➤ Previous GATE/NET papers for technical practice
V. Preparation Strategies
📌 A. General Strategy
➤ Study post-specific qualifications and subjects
➤ Master Remote Sensing, GIS, GNSS basics
➤ Prepare strong narratives for your thesis or research
➤ Keep updated with ISRO & NRSC project work
➤ Know real-world geospatial applications
➤ Build coding and software proficiency where relevant
➤ Use research journals to track latest trends
📌 B. For Written Test (If Applicable)
➤ Conceptual questions, numericals
➤ Time-bound practice with mock papers
➤ Analyze PYQs of ISRO Scientist/Engineer
📌 C. For Interview
➤ In-depth domain knowledge
➤ Confident explanation of research/project
➤ Relevance of your profile to NRSC’s mission
➤ Map your skillset to NRSC’s satellite data products
➤ Use STAR (Situation, Task, Action, Result) framework for scenarios
VI. Interview Tips (Expanded)
🎯 1. Technical Strength
➤ Explain thesis clearly – objective, methodology, results
➤ Connect theory with practical use cases
➤ Stay aware of interdisciplinary areas like AI+RS or Climate+GIS
🏢 2. Know the Organization
➤ Understand NRSC’s mandate (Earth observation, disaster monitoring, etc.)
➤ Know recent ISRO launches (e.g., Cartosat, Oceansat missions)
➤ Mention how your skills align with current/future projects
🗣️ 3. Communication & Demeanor
➤ Be calm, concise, and technically precise
➤ Practice mock interviews and technical Q&A with peers
➤ Admit honestly when you don’t know an answer
🎓 4. Dress & Presentation
➤ Wear formal attire
➤ Carry clean copies of your CV, project synopsis, publications
💬 5. Ask Insightful Questions
➤ Inquire about project roles, learning environment, or innovation areas
➤ Avoid questions already answered in the notification or website
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