ISRO SAC Recruitment 2026
🔄 Last Updated: 11 September 2026
The Space Applications Centre (SAC), Ahmedabad, a leading centre of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), has released the notification for ISRO SAC Recruitment 2026 for 48 temporary research positions. The recruitment includes Junior Research Fellow (JRF), Research Associate (RA) and Project Scientist-I posts in specialised areas such as semiconductor technology, electronics, RF and microwave, photonics, atmospheric sciences, oceanography, geophysics, artificial intelligence, remote sensing, GIS, hydrology, ecology and environmental sciences. Eligible candidates with relevant M.E./M.Tech./M.Sc. or Ph.D. qualifications can apply online through the SAC recruitment portal. JRF applicants under Post Codes 01 to 07 must additionally possess a valid CSIR-UGC NET, GATE or prescribed national-level examination qualification. The selection will be based on shortlisting, wherever required, followed by a Personal Interview, with no application fee for any post.
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| Advertisement No. | SAC:02:2026 |
| Advertisement Date | 10 September 2026 |
| Total Vacancy | 48 |
| Posts | Junior Research Fellow (JRF), Research Associate (RA), Project Scientist-I (PS-I) |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Registration Start Date | 10 September 2026 at 10:00 AM |
| Last Date to Apply | 30 September 2026 at 5:00 PM |
| Age Limit – JRF | Maximum 28 years as on 30 September 2026 |
| Age Limit – RA / Project Scientist-I | Maximum 35 years as on 30 September 2026 |
| Educational Qualification | Relevant M.E./M.Tech./M.Sc. or Ph.D. depending on post |
| JRF Additional Qualification | CSIR-UGC NET / GATE / prescribed national-level examination for Post Codes 01 to 07 |
| Selection Process | Shortlisting, if required, and Personal Interview |
| Application Fee | Nil |
| Job Location | SAC, Ahmedabad; candidates may be required to work/stay at other locations in India for project work |
| Nature of Posts | Temporary / Project-based |
| Official Website | https://www.sac.gov.in |
| Post | Educational Qualification / Experience & Other Requirement |
| Junior Research Fellow – Post Code 01 | M.E./M.Tech. in Semiconductor Technology, Quantum, Micro or Nano Electronic Devices, RF & Microwave or related disciplines. Applicants must additionally qualify CSIR-UGC NET including Lectureship/Assistant Professorship, GATE or a prescribed national-level examination. |
| Junior Research Fellow – Post Code 02 | 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. Applicants must additionally qualify CSIR-UGC NET, GATE or a prescribed national-level examination. |
| Junior Research Fellow – Post Code 03 | 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. JRF applicants must additionally qualify CSIR-UGC NET, GATE or a prescribed national-level examination. |
| Junior Research Fellow – Post Code 04 | M.E./M.Tech./M.Sc. in Atmospheric Sciences, Meteorology, Physical Oceanography, Oceanography, Physical Sciences, Physics, Applied Physics, Mathematics or related disciplines. JRF applicants must additionally qualify CSIR-UGC NET, GATE or a prescribed national-level examination. |
| Junior Research Fellow – Post Code 05 | M.E./M.Tech./M.Sc. in Geophysics, Geo-Sciences, Earth Sciences, Geotechnical Engineering or related disciplines. JRF applicants must additionally qualify CSIR-UGC NET, GATE or a prescribed national-level examination. |
| Junior Research Fellow – Post Code 06 | M.E./M.Tech./M.Sc. in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related disciplines. JRF applicants must additionally qualify CSIR-UGC NET, GATE or a prescribed national-level examination. |
| Junior Research Fellow – Post Code 07 | M.E./M.Tech./M.Sc. in Geo-informatics, Remote Sensing and GIS or related disciplines. JRF applicants must additionally qualify CSIR-UGC NET, GATE or a prescribed national-level examination. |
| Research Associate – Post Code 08 | Ph.D. in Oceanic Sciences, Marine Sciences, Environment Modeling, Atmospheric Sciences, Meteorology, Earth System Sciences, Physics or related disciplines OR M.E./M.Tech. in Oceanography, Physical Oceanography, Atmospheric Sciences, Meteorology, Marine Sciences, Environment Modeling or related disciplines with 3 years of research, teaching, design and development experience and at least one research paper in an SCI journal. |
| Research Associate – Post Code 09 | Ph.D. in Mathematics, Physics or related disciplines. |
| Research Associate – Post Code 10 | Ph.D. in Earth Sciences, Environmental Sciences or related disciplines with specialization in Remote Sensing based applications in forestry, ecology or wetlands. |
| Project Scientist-I – Post Code 11 | Ph.D. in Geophysics, Applied Geophysics or related disciplines with specialization in Cryosphere Studies. |
| Project Scientist-I – Post Code 12 | Ph.D. in Ecology, Environmental Sciences, Forestry or related disciplines OR M.E./M.Tech. in Geo-informatics or related disciplines. |
| Project Scientist-I – Post Code 13 | Ph.D. in Remote Sensing & GIS or related discipline with specialization in microwave remote sensing OR M.E./M.Tech. in Remote Sensing & GIS, Geo-informatics, Geomatics, Civil Engineering or related discipline. |
| Project Scientist-I – Post Code 14 | Ph.D. in Geophysics, Earth Sciences or related disciplines with specialization in Crustal Deformation Studies. |
| Project Scientist-I – Post Code 15 | M.E./M.Tech. in Water Resources Engineering, Hydrology, Soil and Water Engineering or related disciplines. |
| Project Scientist-I – Post Code 16 | M.E./M.Tech. in RF & Microwave, Applied Physics or related disciplines. |
| Minimum Marks Requirement | Where M.E./M.Tech. is prescribed, candidates must have at least 60% aggregate marks or 6.5 CGPA/CPI on a 10-point scale. Where M.Sc./B.E./B.Tech. is prescribed, candidates must have at least 65% aggregate marks or 6.84 CGPA/CPI on a 10-point scale. |
| JRF Additional Qualification | Applicants for JRF Post Codes 01 to 07 must have qualified CSIR-UGC NET including Lectureship/Assistant Professorship, GATE or a national-level examination conducted by specified Central Government Departments/agencies/institutions. The result/score must be valid on 30 September 2026. |
| Age Limit – JRF | Maximum 28 years as on 30 September 2026. |
| Age Limit – RA / Project Scientist-I | Maximum 35 years as on 30 September 2026. |
| Age Relaxation | Upper age limit is relaxable by 5 years for SC/ST and 3 years for OBC-NCL candidates. Serving Central Government employees, PwBD candidates, Ex-Servicemen and other eligible categories may receive relaxation as per Government of India rules/orders. |
| Nationality | Only Indian nationals are eligible to apply. |
| Final Year Candidates | Candidates whose relevant final year/semester result has not been declared as on 30 September 2026 are not eligible to apply. |
| Foreign University Degree | Candidates holding degrees awarded by foreign universities must produce an equivalency certificate issued by the Association of Indian Universities (AIU), New Delhi, at the time of Interview. |
| ODL Qualification | Candidates who have pursued professional courses through Open and Distance Learning (ODL) are not eligible for consideration. |
| Equivalent Specialization | Candidates claiming equivalent specialization must obtain a certificate from their Institute/University confirming that the specialization is equivalent to the specialization prescribed in the advertisement. SAC will have the final decision. |
ISRO Space Applications Centre (SAC), Ahmedabad has invited online applications from eligible Indian nationals for temporary positions of Junior Research Fellow (JRF), Research Associate (RA) and Project Scientist-I (PS-I). Educational qualifications range from M.E./M.Tech./M.Sc. in specified disciplines to Ph.D. qualifications depending on the post. JRF applicants for Post Codes 01 to 07 must additionally qualify CSIR-UGC NET, GATE or a prescribed national-level examination. The prescribed M.E./M.Tech. qualification requires a minimum of 60% marks or 6.5 CGPA, while M.Sc./B.E./B.Tech. qualifications require a minimum of 65% marks or 6.84 CGPA, wherever applicable.
| Stage | Pattern / Details |
| Written Examination | No written examination is prescribed in the notification. |
| Shortlisting | Where required, candidates may be shortlisted based on academic records and subject specialization. |
| Personal Interview | Interview conducted by the SAC Selection Committee. The selection panel is prepared based only on interview performance. |
| Final Selection | Based on Personal Interview performance, subject to eligibility and medical fitness. |
There is no written examination prescribed in the notification. Where a large number of applications are received, SAC may shortlist candidates for Personal Interview based on academic records and subject specialisation. Eligible shortlisted candidates are called for interview, and the final selection panel is prepared based only on performance in the Personal Interview.
| Post | No. of Positions |
| Junior Research Fellow – Post Code 01 | 3 |
| Junior Research Fellow – Post Code 02 | 7 |
| Junior Research Fellow – Post Code 03 | 5 |
| Junior Research Fellow – Post Code 04 | 10 |
| Junior Research Fellow – Post Code 05 | 2 |
| Junior Research Fellow – Post Code 06 | 4 |
| Junior Research Fellow – Post Code 07 | 2 |
| Research Associate – Post Code 08 | 6 |
| Research Associate – Post Code 09 | 1 |
| Research Associate – Post Code 10 | 1 |
| Project Scientist-I – Post Code 11 | 1 |
| Project Scientist-I – Post Code 12 | 1 |
| Project Scientist-I – Post Code 13 | 1 |
| Project Scientist-I – Post Code 14 | 1 |
| Project Scientist-I – Post Code 15 | 2 |
| Project Scientist-I – Post Code 16 | 1 |
| Total | 48 |
A total of 48 temporary positions are notified by ISRO Space Applications Centre, Ahmedabad, comprising 33 Junior Research Fellow positions, 9 Research Associate positions and 6 Project Scientist-I positions across 16 post codes. The positions cover areas including semiconductor technology, RF and microwave, electronics, photonics, atmospheric sciences, oceanography, geophysics, computer science, remote sensing, GIS, hydrology, ecology and environmental sciences.
| Stage | Details |
| Application Screening | Applications will initially be scrutinized against the prescribed eligibility conditions and qualifications. |
| Shortlisting | If a large number of applications are received, SAC may shortlist candidates for Personal Interview based on academic records and subject specialization. |
| Shortlisted Candidates | The list of shortlisted candidates will be published on the SAC website. Interview schedules will also be published on the SAC website and call letters will be sent only through email. |
| Personal Interview | Eligible shortlisted candidates will appear before the SAC Selection Committee. The selection panel will be prepared based only on performance in the Personal Interview. |
| Medical Fitness | Selected candidates must be found medically fit by the competent Medical Authority before joining. |
| Final Selection | Final selection is based on the Personal Interview performance, subject to fulfillment of all prescribed eligibility conditions and medical fitness. |
| Joining | Selected candidates will be intimated through email/SAC website and will have to join after being declared medically fit. |
The selection process consists of application screening, shortlisting where required and Personal Interview. If a large number of applications are received, SAC will shortlist candidates based on academic records and subject specialisation. Shortlisted candidates will be called for Personal Interview, and the selection panel will be prepared solely on the basis of interview performance. Selected candidates must be found medically fit before joining.
| Post | Pay / Fellowship Amount |
| Junior Research Fellow – 1st & 2nd Year | ₹37,000 per month + HRA |
| Junior Research Fellow – Subsequent Years | ₹42,000 per month + HRA |
| Project Scientist-I | ₹56,000 per month + HRA |
| Research Associate-I | ₹58,000 per month + HRA |
| Research Associate-II | ₹61,000 per month + HRA |
| Research Associate-III | ₹67,000 per month + HRA |
Junior Research Fellows will receive ₹37,000 per month plus HRA during the first and second years and ₹42,000 per month plus HRA in subsequent years. Project Scientist-I will receive ₹56,000 per month plus HRA. Research Associates will receive ₹58,000, ₹61,000 or ₹67,000 per month plus HRA depending on qualification and experience.
| Category | Application Fee |
| All Candidates | Nil |
| Application Fee | No application fee is payable for any post. |
There is no application fee for any post under ISRO SAC Recruitment 2026.
| Application Mode | Applications will be accepted online only. Physical applications will not be entertained. |
| Application Period | Online registration and application submission are open from 10 September 2026 at 10:00 AM to 30 September 2026 at 5:00 PM. |
| Application Fee | There is no application fee for any post. |
| Nationality | Only Indian nationals should apply. |
| Cut-off Date | 30 September 2026 is the cut-off date for age, educational qualification and other eligibility requirements. |
| Final Year Result | Candidates awaiting their relevant final year/semester result as on 30 September 2026 are not eligible to apply. |
| Application Submission | An application can be submitted only once. Candidates must carefully verify all details before clicking the SUBMIT button because corrections will not be possible after submission. |
| Photograph | Recent coloured passport-size photograph is mandatory. The photograph must be a JPEG file below 1 MB, show the full frontal face and have a plain/white background. Selfies and black-and-white photographs are not permitted. |
| Signature | Signature must be uploaded as a JPEG file below 1 MB with an aspect ratio of 7:2. |
| Eligibility Documents | Documents relating to essential educational qualification, caste/tribe and PwBD status must be uploaded in the prescribed format wherever applicable. |
| Original Documents | Candidates called for Interview must produce original documents along with self-attested copies of mark sheets/degrees, caste/tribe certificate, NOC, declaration and other supporting documents. |
| NOC | Government, PSU and autonomous-body employees must submit an original No Objection Certificate at the time of Personal Interview. |
| Foreign Degree | Foreign university degree holders must produce an AIU equivalency certificate at the time of Interview. |
| ODL Qualification | Candidates who pursued professional courses through Open and Distance Learning are not eligible. |
| Age Relaxation | SC/ST candidates receive 5 years and OBC-NCL candidates receive 3 years upper-age relaxation. Other eligible categories receive relaxation according to Government rules. |
| JRF Qualification | JRF Post Codes 01 to 07 additionally require CSIR-UGC NET, GATE or a prescribed national-level examination qualification, valid on 30 September 2026. |
| CGPA Requirement | CGPA or grading point must independently satisfy the prescribed DOS/ISRO eligibility criteria. Conversion of CGPA into percentage for determining eligibility is not permitted. |
| Rounding Off | Rounding-off of marks is not allowed. |
| Posting | Selected candidates will normally be posted at SAC, Ahmedabad but may be required to work and stay at any location in India during their tenure for project/research work. |
| Nature of Appointment | All positions are temporary/project-based and do not confer any right or claim for regular appointment in any Department of Space/ISRO Centre. |
| JRF Tenure | JRF engagement is initially for one year and may be extended based on performance and project requirements. Maximum engagement is five years. |
| RA Tenure | Research Associate engagement is initially for one year and may be extended based on performance and project requirements. Maximum engagement is three years. |
| Project Scientist-I Tenure | Project Scientist-I engagement is initially for one year or the project duration and may be extended. The position is co-terminus with the project. |
| Research Report | JRF/RA/PS-I candidates must submit a detailed consolidated report of research work performed during the tenure on completion of engagement or resignation. |
| Communication | All recruitment and Personal Interview communication will be made through email or published on the SAC website. Candidates should regularly check their email and the SAC website. |
| Interview Travel Allowance | Eligible outstation candidates called for Interview may receive to-and-fro Second/Sleeper Class Railway Fare or non-AC Bus fare or actual fare, whichever is less, subject to production of journey proof and applicable rules. |
| Vacancies | The advertised vacancies are provisional and may be increased or decreased depending on the actual requirements of the Organisation. |
| Recruitment Cancellation | SAC reserves the right to cancel recruitment, not fill any post or cancel/postpone an Interview without assigning any reason. |
| Official Updates | Candidates should regularly visit https://www.sac.gov.in or https://careers.sac.gov.in for addenda, corrigenda, interview schedules and recruitment updates. |
Only Indian nationals are eligible to apply. Applications are accepted online only from 10 September 2026 at 10:00 AM to 30 September 2026 at 5:00 PM. Candidates must upload the prescribed educational qualification, caste/tribe and PwBD certificates wherever applicable. The application can be submitted only once and no correction is possible after submission. The qualification and age cut-off date is 30 September 2026. Candidates must regularly check the SAC website and email for interview and recruitment-related communication.
| Document | Purpose |
| Recent Colored Passport Size Photograph | Mandatory for online application; JPEG format and less than 1 MB. |
| Signature | Mandatory for online application; JPEG format and less than 1 MB with prescribed aspect ratio. |
| Educational Qualification Certificates | Proof of prescribed degree/qualification for the applied post. |
| Mark Sheets | Verification of prescribed aggregate marks/CGPA and educational qualification. |
| CSIR-UGC NET / GATE / National-Level Examination Score Card | Mandatory additional qualification for JRF Post Codes 01 to 07. |
| Caste / Tribe Certificate | Reservation and age relaxation benefit for eligible SC/ST candidates. |
| OBC-NCL Certificate | Reservation and age relaxation benefit for eligible OBC-NCL candidates. |
| PwBD Certificate | Reservation and age relaxation benefit for eligible Persons with Benchmark Disabilities. |
| No Objection Certificate (NOC) | Required from candidates employed with Central/State Government, PSUs, autonomous bodies or other applicable organisations. |
| AIU Equivalency Certificate | Required for candidates holding degrees awarded by foreign universities. |
| Equivalent Specialization Certificate | Required where a candidate claims specialization equivalent to that prescribed in the advertisement. |
| Declaration / Other Supporting Documents | As prescribed in the online application form and recruitment advertisement. |
Candidates must upload and/or produce documents supporting their educational qualification and other eligibility claims. These include degree/mark sheets, caste/tribe certificate, PwBD certificate wherever applicable, NOC for candidates employed in Government/PSU/autonomous organisations, declaration and other prescribed documents. Original documents along with self-attested copies must be produced at the time of Interview. Candidates with foreign university degrees must produce an equivalency certificate issued by the Association of Indian Universities (AIU), New Delhi.
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| What is ISRO SAC Recruitment 2026? | ISRO SAC Recruitment 2026 is a recruitment drive by the Space Applications Centre (SAC), Ahmedabad for temporary Junior Research Fellow, Research Associate and Project Scientist-I positions. |
| How many vacancies are available in ISRO SAC Recruitment 2026? | A total of 48 temporary positions are available across 16 post codes, including 33 Junior Research Fellow, 9 Research Associate and 6 Project Scientist-I positions. |
| Which posts are included in ISRO SAC Recruitment 2026? | The recruitment includes Junior Research Fellow (JRF), Research Associate (RA) and Project Scientist-I (PS-I) posts in specialised scientific and technical disciplines. |
| What is the application start date for ISRO SAC Recruitment 2026? | The online application process starts on 10 September 2026 at 10:00 AM. |
| What is the last date to apply for ISRO SAC Recruitment 2026? | The last date for online registration and submission of applications is 30 September 2026 at 5:00 PM. |
| What is the age limit for ISRO SAC JRF Recruitment 2026? | The maximum age for JRF Post Codes 01 to 07 is 28 years as on 30 September 2026. |
| What is the age limit for Research Associate and Project Scientist-I posts? | The maximum age for Post Codes 08 to 16 is 35 years as on 30 September 2026. |
| What is the educational qualification for ISRO SAC JRF posts? | The educational qualification varies by post and includes relevant M.E./M.Tech./M.Sc. qualifications and, for Post Code 03, B.E./B.Tech. in Engineering Physics or related disciplines. JRF applicants for Post Codes 01 to 07 must additionally qualify CSIR-UGC NET, GATE or a prescribed national-level examination. |
| What are the minimum marks required for ISRO SAC Recruitment 2026? | Where M.E./M.Tech. is prescribed, candidates require at least 60% aggregate marks or 6.5 CGPA/CPI on a 10-point scale. Where M.Sc./B.E./B.Tech. is prescribed, candidates require at least 65% aggregate marks or 6.84 CGPA/CPI. |
| Is there any written exam in ISRO SAC Recruitment 2026? | No written examination is prescribed. Candidates may be shortlisted based on academic records and subject specialization if a large number of applications are received, followed by a Personal Interview. |
| What is the selection process for ISRO SAC Recruitment 2026? | The selection process consists of application scrutiny, shortlisting where required and Personal Interview. The final selection panel is prepared based only on performance in the Personal Interview. |
| What is the salary of ISRO SAC Junior Research Fellow? | JRFs receive ₹37,000 per month plus HRA during the first and second years and ₹42,000 per month plus HRA in subsequent years. |
| What is the salary of ISRO SAC Project Scientist-I? | Project Scientist-I receives ₹56,000 per month plus HRA. |
| What is the salary of ISRO SAC Research Associate? | Research Associates receive ₹58,000, ₹61,000 or ₹67,000 per month plus HRA depending on their qualification and experience. |
| Is there any application fee for ISRO SAC Recruitment 2026? | No. There is no application fee for any post. |
| Who can apply for ISRO SAC Recruitment 2026? | Only Indian nationals who satisfy the prescribed educational qualification, age limit, marks requirement and other post-specific eligibility conditions can apply. |
| Are final-year candidates eligible for ISRO SAC Recruitment 2026? | No. Candidates whose relevant final year or semester result has not been declared as on 30 September 2026 are not eligible to apply. |
| Is CSIR-UGC NET mandatory for ISRO SAC JRF posts? | Applicants for JRF Post Codes 01 to 07 must have qualified CSIR-UGC NET including Lectureship/Assistant Professorship, GATE or a prescribed national-level examination conducted by specified Central Government departments, agencies or institutions. |
| What is the tenure of ISRO SAC JRF posts? | JRFs are initially engaged for one year and may be extended based on performance and project requirements. The maximum engagement period is five years. |
| What is the tenure of ISRO SAC Research Associate posts? | Research Associates are initially engaged for one year and may be extended based on performance and project requirements, subject to a maximum engagement period of three years. |
| What is the tenure of ISRO SAC Project Scientist-I posts? | Project Scientist-I is initially engaged for one year or the project duration and may be extended according to project requirements. The post is co-terminus with the project. |
| Where will selected candidates be posted? | Selected candidates will be posted at SAC, Ahmedabad. However, they may be required to work and stay at other locations in India during their tenure for project or research work. |
| Are ISRO SAC Recruitment 2026 posts permanent? | No. The positions are temporary and project-specific and do not confer any claim or right to regular appointment in any Department of Space or ISRO Centre. |
| Are candidates with foreign university degrees eligible? | Yes, subject to the prescribed qualification. However, candidates with foreign university degrees must produce an equivalency certificate issued by the Association of Indian Universities (AIU), New Delhi, at the time of Interview. |
| Are candidates with professional qualifications through ODL eligible? | No. Candidates who have pursued professional courses through Open and Distance Learning are not eligible for consideration. |
| What documents are required for ISRO SAC Recruitment 2026? | Candidates must provide educational qualification certificates and mark sheets, applicable caste/tribe or PwBD certificates, NOC where applicable, AIU equivalency certificate for foreign degrees and other prescribed supporting documents. |
| Can the ISRO SAC application be corrected after submission? | No. The application can be submitted only once and corrections are not possible after clicking the SUBMIT button. Candidates must carefully verify all details before final submission. |
| What is the official website for ISRO SAC Recruitment 2026? | The official SAC website is https://www.sac.gov.in and the online recruitment portal is https://careers.sac.gov.in. |
