ISRO SAC Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 48 Junior Research Fellow, Research Associate and More Posts
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Space Applications Centre (SAC), Ahmedabad - ISRO, Department of Space
Compiled from official notificationHas been announced by Space Applications Centre (SAC), Ahmedabad - ISRO, Department of Space. This recruitment offers 4816 vacancies for eligible candidates.
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Apply Start
10 Sept 2026
Last Date
30 Sept 2026
Vacancies
48
Qualification
Selected JRFs are encouraged to register for a Ph.D. from a recognised university on a topic benefitting both the individual and SAC, but must work extra...
Age Limit
Maximum 28 Years
This notification is no longer accepting applications.
The page is kept as a reference for this recruitment.
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About this Recruitment
Space Applications Centre (SAC), Ahmedabad - ISRO, Department of Space has released an official recruitment drive for SAC. The notification announces a total of 48 vacancies open to eligible candidates. Selected personnel are entitled to a notified pay scale of ₹37,000 + HRA per month.
Regarding educational criteria, Selected JRFs are encouraged to register for a Ph.D. from a recognised university on a topic benefitting both the..., with applicant age prescribed as up to 28 years. Selection of candidates will follow the merit and evaluation standards prescribed in the official notification. The application window for this recruitment concluded on 30 September 2026. The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is India's national space agency, advancing satellite missions, space exploration, and aerospace technology.
Official Recruitment Overview
Official Source Verified- Organization
- Space Applications Centre (SAC), Ahmedabad - ISRO, Department of Space
- Location
- National
- Official Website
- https://www.sac.gov.in/
Important Dates
- Advertisement Release Date 10 Sept 2026
- Online Registration Opens 10 Sept 2026
- Last Date for Online Registration & Application Submission 30 Sept 2026
- Cut-off Date for Age & Qualification 30 Sept 2026
Vacancy Details
No post-wise vacancy breakdown was listed on the source notification.
Contractual Monthly Honorarium / Pay
Post-Wise Job Profile & Service Framework
Notified Positions & Vacancy Breakdown
- ISRO SAC 2026 - for 48 Junior Research Fellow, Research Associate and More Posts: 48 Posts
Employment Structure & Service Terms
- Appointing Authority: Space Applications Centre (SAC), Ahmedabad - ISRO, Department of Space
- Pay & Remuneration: JRF - 1st & 2nd year: ₹37,000 per month + HRA; JRF - Subsequent years: ₹42,000 per month + HRA; Project Scientist-I (PS-I): ₹56,000 per month + HRA; Research Associate - Level 1: ₹58,000 per month ...
Eligibility Framework & Educational Qualifications
Educational Qualification
| Post Code | Post | Essential Qualification |
|---|---|---|
| 01 | JRF | M.E. / M.Tech in Semiconductor Technology / Quantum / Micro or Nano Electronic Devices / RF & Microwave or related disciplines |
| 02 | JRF | M.E. / M.Tech in Electronics & Communication / Micro-Electronics / Nano-Electronics / Digital Electronics / VLSI / Digital System Engineering / Embedded System / Signal Processing / Semiconductor or related disciplines |
| 03 | JRF | B.E. / B.Tech in Engineering Physics or related disciplines, OR M.E. / M.Tech / M.Sc in Physics / Applied Physics / Photonics / Optoelectronics / Optics / Material Science / Nanotechnology / Solid State Physics or related disciplines |
| 04 | JRF | M.E. / M.Tech / M.Sc in Atmospheric Sciences / Meteorology / Physical Oceanography / Oceanography / Physical Sciences / Physics / Applied Physics / Mathematics or related disciplines |
| 05 | JRF | M.E. / M.Tech / M.Sc in Geo-physics / Geo-Sciences / Earth Sciences / Geotechnical Engineering or related disciplines |
| 06 | JRF | M.E. / M.Tech / M.Sc in Computer Science / Computer Engineering or related disciplines |
| 07 | JRF | M.E. / M.Tech / M.Sc in Geo-informatics / Remote Sensing and GIS or related disciplines |
| 08 | RA | Ph.D in Oceanic Sciences / Marine Sciences / Environment Modeling / Atmospheric Sciences / Meteorology / Earth System Sciences / Physics or related disciplines, OR 3 years' research/teaching/design/development experience after M.E./M.Tech in Oceanography / Physical Oceanography / Atmospheric Sciences / Meteorology / Marine Sciences / Environment Modeling or related disciplines with at least one paper in an SCI-listed journal |
| 09 | RA | Ph.D in Mathematics / Physics or related disciplines |
| 10 | RA | Ph.D in Earth Sciences / Environmental Sciences or related disciplines with specialisation in Remote Sensing-based applications in forestry/ecology/wetlands |
| 11 | PS-I | Ph.D in Geophysics / Applied Geophysics or related disciplines with specialisation in Cryosphere Studies |
| 12 | PS-I | Ph.D in Ecology / Environmental Sciences / Forestry or related disciplines, OR M.E. / M.Tech in Geo-informatics or related disciplines |
| 13 | PS-I | Ph.D in Remote Sensing & GIS or related discipline with specialisation in microwave remote sensing, OR M.E. / M.Tech in Remote Sensing & GIS / Geo-informatics / Geomatics / Civil Engineering or related discipline |
| 14 | PS-I | Ph.D in Geophysics / Earth Sciences or related disciplines with specialisation in Crustal Deformation Studies |
| 15 | PS-I | M.E. / M.Tech in Water Resources Engineering / Hydrology / Soil and Water Engineering or related disciplines |
| 16 | PS-I | M.E. / M.Tech in RF & Microwave / Applied Physics or related disciplines |
Age Requirement
- Prescribed Range: As per official recruitment rules
- Upper age relaxation for reserved categories, where the recruitment allows it, is specified in the official notification. Check the notification PDF for the limits that apply to your category.
Selection Process
- If a large number of applications are received for a post, shortlisting for the interview will be done based on academic records and subject specialisation. The decision of the SAC committee in this regard is final.
- The list of shortlisted candidates and interview schedule will be published on the SAC website.
- Call letters for the interview will be sent to shortlisted candidates only by email. No communication will be sent to candidates who are not shortlisted.
- The selection committee will interview eligible candidates, and the selection panel will be prepared based on interview performance only.
Step-by-Step Online Application Walkthrough
- This notification does not set out the application procedure. Follow the steps given in the official notification PDF via the links on this page.
Frequently Asked Questions (Candidate Queries)
What is the official educational criteria for ISRO SAC Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 48 Junior Research Fellow, Research Associate and More Posts?
Qualification varies by post — see the 16-post table in the Eligibility section.
What is the age limit for applicants?
This notification does not state an age limit in a form we can show here — check the official notification PDF for the age limit and any category-wise relaxation.
What is the pay scale or remuneration for this recruitment?
The notification states a pay scale of JRF - 1st & 2nd year: ₹37,000 per month + HRA; JRF - Subsequent years: ₹42,000 per month + HRA; Project Scientist-I (PS-I): ₹56,000 per month + HRA; Research Associate - Level 1: ₹58,000 per month .... Allowances are as set out in the official notification.
What is the selection process for ISRO SAC Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 48 Junior Research Fellow, Research Associate and More Posts?
• If a large number of applications are received for a post, shortlisting for the interview will be done based on academic records and subject specialisation. The decision of the SAC committee in this regard is final. • The list of shortlisted candidates and interview schedule will be published on the SAC website. • Call letters for the interview will be sent to shortlisted candidates only by email. No communication will be sent to candidates who are not shortlisted. • The selection committee will interview eligible candidates, and the selection panel will be prepared based on interview performance only.
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