ISRO SAC Recruitment 2026 notification has been released by the Space Applications Centre (SAC), ISRO, for 48 Junior Research Fellow (JRF), Research Associate (RA) and Project Scientist-I posts.
The recruitment is being conducted under Advertisement No. SAC:02:2026 dated 10 September 2026, and eligible candidates can apply online from 10 September to 30 September 2026.
The posts are temporary and project-based, with no application fee for any post. Candidates should check the post-wise educational qualification, minimum marks, age limit, JRF eligibility requirements and selection process before applying.
ISRO SAC Vacancy 2026 (SAC:02:2026) – Overview
Notification Out — 48 JRF / RA / Project Scientist-I Posts | Apply Online 10–30 September 2026
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| Particulars | Details |
| Organization Name | Space Applications Centre (SAC), ISRO, Department of Space, Ahmedabad |
| Advertisement No. | SAC:02:2026, dated 10.09.2026 |
| Post Names | Junior Research Fellow (JRF), Research Associate (RA), Project Scientist-I (PS-I) |
| Total Vacancies | 48 (JRF: 33 + RA: 8 + PS-I: 7) |
| Nature of Posts | Temporary / Project-based (no regular appointment claim) |
| Application Mode | Online Only — no physical applications accepted |
| Application Fee | NIL — No fee for any post |
| Job Location | SAC, Ahmedabad (may require travel/stay elsewhere in India for project work) |
| Official Website | www.sac.gov.in / career.sac.gov.in |
Important Dates 2026
- Notification Date: 10 September 2026
- Online Portal Opens: 10 September 2026, 10:00 AM
- Online Portal Closes: 30 September 2026, 5:00 PM
- Print of Application Summary: Available only till 30.09.2026, 5:00 PM
- Cut-Off Date (age, qualification, everything): 30 September 2026
Post Code Wise Vacancy Details
| Post Code | Post | Vacancy | Field / Essential Qualification |
| 01 | JRF | 03 | M.E./M.Tech in Semiconductor Tech/ Quantum/ Micro or Nano Electronic Devices/ RF & Microwave |
| 02 | JRF | 07 | M.E./M.Tech in Electronics & Communication/ Micro-Electronics/ Nano-Electronics/ Digital Electronics/ VLSI/ Embedded Systems/ Signal Processing |
| 03 | JRF | 05 | B.E./B.Tech in Engineering Physics OR M.E./M.Tech/M.Sc in Physics/ Photonics/ Optoelectronics/ Optics/ Material Science/ Nanotechnology |
| 04 | JRF | 10 | M.E./M.Tech/M.Sc in Atmospheric Sciences/ Meteorology/ Physical Oceanography/ Oceanography/ Physics/ Applied Physics/ Mathematics |
| 05 | JRF | 02 | M.E./M.Tech/M.Sc in Geo-Physics/ Geo-Sciences/ Earth Sciences/ Geotechnical Engineering |
| 06 | JRF | 04 | M.E./M.Tech/M.Sc in Computer Science/ Computer Engineering |
| 07 | JRF | 02 | M.E./M.Tech/M.Sc in Geo-informatics/ Remote Sensing and GIS |
| Sub-Total JRF (01–07) | – | 33 | – |
| 08 | RA | 06 | Ph.D in Oceanic Sciences/ Marine Sciences/ Environment Modeling/ Atmospheric Sciences/ Meteorology/ Earth System Sciences/ Physics OR M.E./M.Tech + 3 yrs research experience + 1 SCI paper |
| 09 | RA | 01 | Ph.D in Mathematics / Physics |
| 10 | RA | 01 | Ph.D in Earth Sciences/ Environmental Sciences with specialization in Remote Sensing (forestry/ecology/wetlands) |
| Sub-Total RA (08–10) | – | 8 | – |
| 11 | PS-I | 01 | Ph.D in Geophysics/ Applied Geophysics with specialization in Cryosphere Studies |
| 12 | PS-I | 01 | Ph.D in Ecology/ Environmental Sciences/ Forestry OR M.E./M.Tech in Geo-informatics |
| 13 | PS-I | 01 | Ph.D in Remote Sensing & GIS (microwave RS specialization) OR M.E./M.Tech in Remote Sensing & GIS/ Geo-informatics/ Geomatics/ Civil Engineering |
| 14 | PS-I | 01 | Ph.D in Geophysics/ Earth Sciences with specialization in Crustal Deformation Studies |
| 15 | PS-I | 02 | M.E./M.Tech in Water Resources Engineering/ Hydrology/ Soil and Water Engineering |
| 16 | PS-I | 01 | M.E./M.Tech in RF & Microwave/ Applied Physics |
| Sub-Total PS-I (11–16) | – | 7 | – |
| Grand Total | – | 48 | – |
Note: Vacancies are provisional and can be increased or decreased. SAC can cancel recruitment for any post at any stage.
Minimum Marks Requirement
- M.E./M.Tech degree: minimum 60% aggregate (average of all semesters) or 6.5 CGPA/CPI on 10-point scale
- M.Sc./B.E./B.Tech degree: minimum 65% aggregate (average of all semesters) or 6.84 CGPA/CPI on 10-point scale
- CGPA cannot be converted to percentage to decide eligibility, even if the university has a conversion formula — CGPA as printed must meet the criteria directly
- Rounding-off of marks/CGPA is NOT allowed
Additional Eligibility for JRF (Post Code 01–07)
JRF applicants must also qualify one of the following, valid as on 30.09.2026:
- CSIR-UGC NET (including Lectureship/Assistant Professorship)
- GATE (Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering)
- National level exam by Central Govt bodies — DST, DBT, DAE, DOS, DRDO, MoE, ICAR, ICMR, IIT, IISc, IISER, NISER, etc.
Age Limit (as on 30.09.2026)
| Post Code | Maximum Age |
| 01 to 07 (JRF) | 28 Years |
| 08 to 16 (RA & PS-I) | 35 Years |
- SC/ST: 5 years relaxation
- OBC-NCL: 3 years relaxation (creamy layer excluded, certificate must be updated/valid)
- PwBD, Ex-Servicemen, Serving Central Govt Employees: relaxation as per Govt. of India rules
Salary / Fellowship / Stipend
| Post | Amount per month |
| JRF — 1st & 2nd year | ₹37,000 + HRA |
| JRF — subsequent years | ₹42,000 + HRA |
| Project Scientist-I | ₹56,000 + HRA |
| Research Associate — Level 1 | ₹58,000 + HRA |
| Research Associate — Level 2 | ₹61,000 + HRA |
| Research Associate — Level 3 | ₹67,000 + HRA |
- HRA is paid only if hostel accommodation is not provided
- Medical benefit for self only, as per existing rules
- Leave granted as per DOS/GoI rules; no other regular-employee benefits apply
- RA pay level (1, 2 or 3) is fixed based on the candidate’s qualification and experience
Tenure of Engagement
- JRF: Initially 1 year, extendable, maximum 5 years total
- Research Associate: Initially 1 year, extendable, maximum 3 years total
- Project Scientist-I: Initially 1 year or till project duration; co-terminus with the project
Selection Process
- Meeting eligibility does NOT automatically qualify a candidate for selection
- If too many applications come in, shortlisting for interview is done on academic record and subject specialization — SAC committee’s decision is final
- Shortlisted candidates’ list is published on the SAC website
- Interview call letters are sent ONLY by email — no communication to non-shortlisted candidates
- Final selection panel is based purely on interview performance
How to Apply Online
- Visit www.sac.gov.in or career.sac.gov.in
- Register with correct and valid email ID (all further communication goes only through email)
- Fill the online application form completely, upload required documents
- Upload a recent colour passport-size photo (JPEG, under 1 MB, plain/white background, no selfies, no black & white)
- Upload signature (JPEG, under 1 MB, aspect ratio 7:2)
- Upload category certificate (SC/ST/OBC-NCL/PwBD) in prescribed format if applicable, under 1 MB
- Click Submit — application can be submitted only ONCE, no correction possible after submission
- Take a printout of the application summary before 30.09.2026, 5:00 PM (site closes after this)
Documents Needed at Interview Time
- Original Mark sheets / Degree certificates with self-attested copies
- Caste/Tribe certificate (if applicable)
- PwBD disability certificate (minimum 40% disability, from 3-member Medical Board) if applicable
- No Objection Certificate (NOC) — mandatory for candidates already employed in Central/State Govt, PSU, or autonomous bodies
- Equivalency certificate from AIU, New Delhi — for candidates with foreign degrees
- Declaration and other documents as asked
Note: Without original documents/NOC at interview, candidate will NOT be allowed to appear, and travel allowance (TA) will not be paid.
Important Points to Remember
- Only Indian Nationals can apply
- No application fee for any post
- Only online applications accepted — physical applications rejected
- Candidates awaiting final year/semester result as on 30.09.2026 are NOT eligible
- Open & Distance Learning (ODL) degree holders are NOT eligible
- Duplicate/multiple applications — only the last one submitted before deadline is considered
- Selected JRFs are encouraged to register for Ph.D, but no extra leave is given for Ph.D work
- TA for outstation interview candidates: 2nd/Sleeper class train fare or non-AC bus fare or actual fare, whichever is lower
Work Areas Covered (Scope of Work)
- Superconducting receiver front-end design, RF/microwave circuit design at millimeter wave frequencies
- Mixed-signal/Digital ASIC design, VLSI, RTL to GDSII flow, FPGA/VHDL development
- Photonics and semiconductor quantum device characterization
- Satellite meteorology — geophysical parameter retrieval, numerical weather prediction, monsoon studies
- Ocean and coastal process studies, NISAR SAR data processing
- AI/ML applications for meteorology, oceanography and hydrology
- Geo-informatics, GIS database development for hydrology and water resources
- Cryosphere studies — ice velocity retrieval using NISAR data over Himalayan/Antarctic regions
- Crustal deformation studies using SAR interferometry and GNSS validation
- Soil moisture estimation using SAR modeling and EM simulation
important links |
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| Apply Online (SAC:02:2026) | click here (Active 10–30 Sept 2026) |
| Official Website | click here |
| Technical Queries | 079 2691 5510 / 13 |
| General Queries | 079 2691 3025 / 22 |
| Email Address | ao_rr@sac.isro.gov.in |
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FAQs
1. How many vacancies are available in ISRO SAC Recruitment 2026?
A total of 48 vacancies are available, including 33 Junior Research Fellow (JRF), 8 Research Associate (RA) and 7 Project Scientist-I posts.
2. What is the application date for ISRO SAC Recruitment 2026?
The online application process starts on 10 September 2026 at 10:00 AM and closes on 30 September 2026 at 5:00 PM.
3. What is the last date to apply for ISRO SAC Recruitment 2026?
The last date to submit the online application is 30 September 2026 at 5:00 PM. The application summary can also be printed only up to this deadline.
4. What 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. There are 33 JRF, 8 RA and 7 PS-I vacancies.
5. Is there any application fee for ISRO SAC Recruitment 2026?
No. The application fee is NIL for all posts.
6. What is the age limit for ISRO SAC JRF posts?
For JRF posts under Post Codes 01 to 07, the maximum age is 28 years as on 30 September 2026. For RA and Project Scientist-I posts under Post Codes 08 to 16, the maximum age is 35 years. Applicable age relaxation is available for eligible categories as per Government of India rules.
7. What minimum marks are required for ISRO SAC Recruitment?
Candidates applying with an M.E./M.Tech degree need at least 60% aggregate or 6.5 CGPA/CPI on a 10-point scale. For M.Sc./B.E./B.Tech qualifications, the requirement is 65% aggregate or 6.84 CGPA/CPI. Rounding off marks or CGPA is not allowed.
8. Is any additional qualification required for JRF posts?
Yes. JRF applicants must also qualify in one of the specified examinations, such as CSIR-UGC NET, GATE or an eligible national-level examination conducted by the listed Central Government bodies or institutions, valid as on 30 September 2026.
9. What is the selection process for ISRO SAC Recruitment 2026?
Eligible candidates may be shortlisted for an interview if the number of applications is high. Shortlisting is based on academic record and subject specialisation. The final selection panel is based on interview performance.
10. Are these regular ISRO jobs?
No. The posts mentioned in this recruitment are temporary and project-based. The notice does not claim regular appointment through this recruitment.
11. What is the monthly fellowship or salary for JRF?
JRFs receive ₹37,000 plus HRA during the first and second year and ₹42,000 plus HRA in subsequent years, subject to the applicable conditions.