ISRO SAC Recruitment 2026 - Detailed Selection Process & Info
ISRO Space Applications Centre (SAC), Ahmedabad is recruiting 48 positions for 2026. Eligibility details are as per the official notification. Deadline to apply: 30 September 2026.
Vacancy Details & Educational Qualification
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruiting Organisation | Space Applications Centre (SAC), Ahmedabad - ISRO, Department of Space |
| Advertisement Number | SAC:02:2026, dated 10.09.2026 |
| Posts | Junior Research Fellow (JRF), Research Associate (RA), Project Scientist-I (PS-I) |
| Total Vacancies | 48 (across 16 post codes) |
| Nature of Posts | Temporary, project-based |
| Application Mode | Online only |
| Application Fee | Nil (no fee for any post) |
| Online Registration Start Date | 10.09.2026 (1000 hrs) |
| Job Location | SAC, Ahmedabad (may require travel/stay elsewhere in India for project work) |
Vacancy Details & Educational Qualification
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement Release Date | 10.09.2026 |
| Online Registration Opens | 10.09.2026, 1000 hrs |
| Last Date for Online Registration & Application Submission | 30.09.2026, 1700 hrs |
| Cut-off Date for Age & Qualification | 30.09.2026 |
| Shortlist / Interview Schedule | Not specified in the notification; to be published on SAC website |
Post-Wise Vacancy Details & Educational Qualification
| Post Code | Post Name | No. of Vacancies | Field / Discipline |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Junior Research Fellow (JRF) | 3 | Semiconductor Technology / Quantum / Micro or Nano Electronic Devices / RF & Microwave |
| 02 | Junior Research Fellow (JRF) | 7 | Electronics & Communication / VLSI / Digital System Engineering / Embedded Systems / Signal Processing |
| 03 | Junior Research Fellow (JRF) | 5 | Engineering Physics / Photonics / Optoelectronics / Material Science / Solid State Physics |
| 04 | Junior Research Fellow (JRF) | 10 | Atmospheric Sciences / Meteorology / Physical Oceanography / Physics / Mathematics |
| 05 | Junior Research Fellow (JRF) | 2 | Geo-physics / Geo-Sciences / Earth Sciences / Geotechnical Engineering |
| 06 | Junior Research Fellow (JRF) | 4 | Computer Science / Computer Engineering |
| 07 | Junior Research Fellow (JRF) | 2 | Geo-informatics / Remote Sensing and GIS |
| 08 | Research Associate (RA) | 6 | Oceanic Sciences / Marine Sciences / Environment Modeling / Atmospheric Sciences / Meteorology / Earth System Sciences / Physics |
| 09 | Research Associate (RA) | 1 | Mathematics / Physics |
| 10 | Research Associate (RA) | 1 | Earth Sciences / Environmental Sciences (Remote Sensing in forestry/ecology/wetlands) |
| 11 | Project Scientist-I (PS-I) | 1 | Geophysics / Applied Geophysics (Cryosphere Studies) |
| 12 | Project Scientist-I (PS-I) | 1 | Ecology / Environmental Sciences / Forestry OR Geo-informatics |
| 13 | Project Scientist-I (PS-I) | 1 | Remote Sensing & GIS (microwave remote sensing) / Geo-informatics / Geomatics / Civil Engineering |
| 14 | Project Scientist-I (PS-I) | 1 | Geophysics / Earth Sciences (Crustal Deformation Studies) |
| 15 | Project Scientist-I (PS-I) | 2 | Water Resources Engineering / Hydrology / Soil and Water Engineering |
| 16 | Project Scientist-I (PS-I) | 1 | RF & Microwave / Applied Physics |
Vacancy Details & 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 |
Vacancy Details & Educational Qualification
| Post | Emoluments |
|---|---|
| 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 + HRA |
| Research Associate – Level 2 | ₹61,000 per month + HRA |
| Research Associate – Level 3 | ₹67,000 per month + HRA |
How to Fill Online Application Form
- Read Official Circular: Carefully review the official notification PDF and verify your eligibility criteria before starting registration.
- Document Preparation: Keep scanned copies of essential documents ready (Photograph, Signature, ID Proof, Educational Certificates, and Caste/Category Certificate if applicable).
- Online Registration: Visit the official portal via the direct Apply Online link given below and complete One-Time Registration (OTR) / candidate profile.
- Fill Application Form: Fill in personal details, educational qualifications, exam center preferences, and upload mandatory certificates.
- Fee Payment: Pay the required examination fee using online banking, debit/credit card, or UPI before 30 September 2026.
- Print Final Copy: Preview all entered data thoroughly, submit the form, and take a clear printout of the final confirmation page for future reference.