Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) Recruitments & Updates 2026

ISRO YUVIKA 2026 – Young Scientist Programme

Brief Information

Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has announced the Young Scientist Programme "YUVIKA" (YUva VIgyani KAryakram) 2026 for Class 9 students. This special programme aims to impart basic knowledge on Space Technology, Space Science, and Space Applications to younger students. The programme will be conducted across 9 ISRO centres. Interested and eligible students can register online through the official website. All expenses for lodging, boarding, and course material will be borne by ISRO, and travel fare will be reimbursed as per norms.

Overview

Organization/Department	Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), Department of Space, Government of India
Programme Name	YUVIKA (YUva VIgyani KAryakram) - Young Scientist Programme
Qualification	Studying in Class 9 as on January 01, 2026
Age Limit	As per Class 9 eligibility (generally 13-15 years)
Apply Date	February 27, 2026
Last Date	March 31, 2026
Apply Fees	Nil (No application fee)
Programme Duration	May 11-22, 2026 (12 Days)
Job Location	Various ISRO Centres across India
Apply Mode	Online Registration
Official Website	jigyasa.iirs.gov.in/yuvika
Join on Whatsapp	WhatsApp Channel WhatsApp Group

Eligibility Criteria

Class: Students studying in Class 9 as on January 01, 2026, within India are eligible to apply.
Age: Should be studying in Class 9 (generally age group 13-15 years).
Bonafide Certificate: Students must download the bonafide certificate during registration and get it signed by the Principal of their school.

Important Dates

Announcement of Programme	February 20, 2026
Registration Start	February 27, 2026
Registration Ends	March 31, 2026
Publication of First Selection List	April 13, 2026
2nd Confirmation List (if vacancy)	April 20, 2026
YUVIKA Programme Duration	May 11-22, 2026

Selection Parameters (Weightage)

S.No.	Parameter	Weightage
1	Marks obtained in Class 8 or last conducted exam	50%
2	Performance in the online quiz	10%
3	Participation in science fair/co-curricular activities (school / district / state & above level in last 3 years)	2/5/10%
4	Prize in Olympiad or equivalent (1 to 3 rank in School / District / State & above level in last 3 years)	2/4/5%
5	Winners of sport competitions (1 to 3 rank in School / District / State & above level in last 3 years)	2/4/5%
6	Scout and Guides / NCC / NSS Member in last 3 years	5%
7	Studying in Village / Rural School located in Panchayat area	15%

Note: A minimum participation will be ensured from each State/UT.

YUVIKA 2026 Programme Centres

S.No.	ISRO Centre	Location
1	Indian Institute of Remote Sensing (IIRS)	Dehradun
2	Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC)	Thiruvananthapuram
3	Satish Dhawan Space Center (SDSC)	Sriharikota
4	U. R. Rao Satellite Centre (URSC)	Bengaluru
5	Space Applications Centre (SAC)	Ahmedabad
6	National Remote Sensing Centre (NRSC)	Hyderabad
7	North-Eastern Space Applications Centre (NE-SAC)	Shillong
8	ISRO Propulsion Complex	Mahendragiri
9	Regional Remote Sensing Centre (RRSC)	Jodhpur

Financial & Logistics Details

• Travel Reimbursement: II AC train fare or AC bus fare from nearest Railway Station/Bus terminal to reporting centre and back will be reimbursed on submission of original tickets.
• Expenses Borne by ISRO: Course material, lodging, and boarding during the entire programme will be borne by ISRO.
• Note: If student travels by lower class, reimbursement limited to II AC train fare only.

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Selection Process

1. Online Registration and Submission of Application
2. Evaluation based on Selection Parameters (Academic Marks, Quiz, Co-curricular, Rural School etc.)
3. Publication of First Selection List (April 13, 2026)
4. Publication of 2nd Confirmation List (if vacancies arise) on April 20, 2026
5. Document Verification at the time of reporting

Programme Overview (Course Content)

• Basic knowledge on Space Technology, Space Science, and Space Applications
• Emerging trends in space science and technology
• Exposure to ISRO's research and development activities
• Hands-on activities and interactions with ISRO scientists

Apply Process

1. Visit the official ISRO YUVIKA portal: jigyasa.iirs.gov.in/yuvika
2. Complete online registration with required details
3. Download the bonafide certificate and get it signed by the Principal
4. Upload the signed bonafide certificate and other required documents
5. Submit the application form before March 31, 2026
6. Take a printout of the final submitted form for future reference

Important Links

Official Notification & Details	Visit ISRO YUVIKA Portal
Apply Online	Apply Here (Registration Link)
Social	WhatsApp Channel WhatsApp Group
Messaging	Telegram Group YouTube Channel
Social	Facebook Page Instagram Page X (Twitter) Account

Note: Always verify details in the official notification before applying.