**Executive Summary**
This document, issued by the Department of Space on December 15, 2025, contains the Department of Space Employees’ (Classification, Control and Appeal) Amendment Rules, 2025. These rules amend the 1976 Rules and are effective from the date of publication in the Official Gazette. The document also specifies changes to designations and center names within the ISRO Satellite Centre (ISAC).
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Amendment to the Department of Space Employees' (Classification, Control and Appeal) Rules:**
* The document enacts the Department of Space Employees' (Classification, Control and Appeal) Amendment Rules, 2025.
* These rules are effective from the date of their publication in the Official Gazette.
* **Changes to ISRO Satellite Centre (ISAC):**
* The designation "Sr. Head, Personnel & General Administration / Head, Personnel & General Administration" under ISAC is replaced with "Sr. Head, Personnel & General Administration / Head, Personnel & General Administration / Officer on Special Duty (OSD)."
* "ISRO Satellite Centre (ISAC)" is renamed as "U. R. Rao Satellite Centre (URSC)."
**Impact Analysis**
**Department of Space Employees**
* **Impact:** The rules modify the existing framework for employee classification, control, and appeals. The new changes to ISAC centres will affect employees at that location.
* **Action Required:** Familiarize themselves with the updated rules and changes, particularly those working at ISAC.
**ISRO Satellite Centre (ISAC) / U. R. Rao Satellite Centre (URSC)**
* **Impact:** The center undergoes a name change to U. R. Rao Satellite Centre (URSC) and changes the internal positions and designations.
* **Action Required:** Implement the name change in all official communications and documentation and adjust designations accordingly.
Key Entities Referenced
Department of Space: The primary department responsible for the amended rules.
Department of Space Employees' (Classification, Control and Appeal) Rules, 1976: The original rules being amended by this notification.
Article 309 of the Constitution: The constitutional provision granting the powers to make these rules.
U. R. Rao Satellite Centre (URSC): The ISRO center replacing ISRO Satellite Centre (ISAC) as named in amended rule.