The National Remote Sensing Centre (NRSC) is a constituent centre of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), Department of Space (DOS) responsible for the ground segment of remote sensing programmes through satellite data acquisition, archival, processing, dissemination, remote sensing applications, training and capacity building.
Talented individuals interested in remote sensing and related subjects can take advantage of a variety of research and development possibilities provided by the NRSC.
The Junior Research Fellow (JRF) program is one such chance. According to the official ISRO Recruitment 2023 announcement, the JRF program aims to give highly qualified and bright candidates the chance to pursue research in the fields of environmental sciences, geomatics, remote sensing, geographic information systems (GIS), geomatics technology, and other related fields. There are 34 open positions.
The JRF programme offers research positions to candidates with ME/M. Tech, MSc, and BE/B.Tech qualifications in relevant disciplines. The programme is highly competitive and provides excellent exposure to research and development activities carried out at NRSC, thus helping the candidates to develop a career in remote sensing and allied fields.
As per ISRO Recruitment 2023 official notification, the application process will take place between 25th March 2023 and 7th April 2023.
Post Name and Number of Vacancies for ISRO Recruitment 2023
As per ISRO Recruitment 2023 official notification, the name of the post and the number of vacancies are given below:
- Name of the Post: Junior Research Fellow (JRF)- 20 Vacancies.
- Name of the Post: Research Scientist (RS)- 14 Vacancies.
Salary for ISRO Recruitment 2023
According to the official ISRO Recruitment 2023 announcement, the Junior Research Fellow (JRF) position has a pay and benefits package that starts at Rs. 31,000 per month and can escalate to Rs. 35,000 after two years of successfully completing and reviewing research projects. In the event that accommodations are not offered, the HRA will also be granted at the prescribed rates in effect at the location of posting. Moreover, medical benefits will be permitted in accordance with NRSC/ISRO regulations.
According to orders from the Indian government, JRFs are eligible for casual leave and women JRFs can take advantage of maternity leave. JRFs are not eligible for any of the benefits or discounts available to normal employees, though.
The Research Scientist (RS) position has a Level 10 pay scale in the Pay Matrix as per VII CPC, along with Dearness Allowance and HRA at prescribed rates in force at the place of posting. The Research Scientists are eligible for medical benefits and leave entitlement as per the rules of NRSC/ISRO, including maternity leave for female Research Scientists as per Govt. of India instructions.
However, Research Scientists are not entitled to any benefits or concessions admissible to regular employees and are not eligible for annual increments. It is important to note that the above provisions are subject to change/revision from time to time as per Government policy.
Eligibility for ISRO Recruitment 2023
According to the official ISRO Recruitment 2023 announcement, in order to qualify for the position, an applicant must have a First Class ME/M.Tech/M.Sc. Tech or equivalent degree with at least 60% overall (across all semesters) or a CGPA/CPI grading of 6.5 on a 10-point scale.
The candidate must have a First Class BE/B.Tech/M.Sc. or equivalent degree with an overall average of 65% marks (average of all semesters) or a CGPA of 6.84 on a 10-point scale in order to be considered for the postcodes PA01 & PA02.
It is also mandatory for the B.Sc degree to be in First Class. In case the candidate is awarded Grades/CGPA instead of marks, the conversion of Grades/CGPA to percentage of marks would be based on the procedure certified by the University.
The candidate must indicate the equivalent percentage in the relevant column of the online application form as per the norms adopted by the University and submit the necessary proof for the equivalent percentage.
The responsibility of proving the conversion from Grades/CGPA to the percentage of marks lies with the candidate. The candidate must ensure that the conversion is as per the norms adopted by the University and submit a certified copy from the University stating the equivalent percentage.
It is important to note that the eligibility criteria are liable to change/revision from time to time as per Government policy. Therefore, candidates must stay updated with the latest guidelines and criteria before applying for the job.
How to Apply for ISRO Recruitment 2023
According to the ESIC Recruitment 2023 Official Notification, the Pay Allowances accruing to the Selected Candidates shall be as explained here
- Applications will be received online only.
- The application for online registration will be hosted on the NRSC website between 25.03.2023 (0000 hrs) and 07.04.2023 (2359 hrs).
- Interested and eligible candidates should visit the NRSC website to register their applications online between 25.03.2023 (0000 hrs) and 07.04.2023 (2359 hrs).
- The online Registration Number that is given to applicants once they register should be properly stored for future use. It is mandatory to provide the applicant’s email address and mobile number in the application. Any request to modify your email address won’t be granted.
- Applications that are incomplete or do not meet the requirements will not be taken into consideration. Applicants should confirm that they meet the eligibility requirements and that the information they have submitted is accurate.
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