The Space Applications Centre (SAC), Ahmedabad — a lead centre of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) under the Department of Space — has released a fresh recruitment notification for 48 vacancies across Junior Research Fellow (JRF), Research Associate (RA), and Project Scientist-I (PS-I) positions. The notification, bearing Advertisement Number SAC:02:2026 dated 10th September 2026, invites applications from eligible candidates in various scientific and technical disciplines. Online registration begins on 10th September 2026 and closes on 30th September 2026.
This recruitment is aimed at candidates with strong academic backgrounds in fields such as electronics, engineering physics, atmospheric sciences, computer science, geo-informatics, oceanic sciences, and remote sensing, reflecting SAC’s core mandate in satellite-based applications and space technology research.
ISRO SAC Recruitment 2026: Overview
- Recruiting Body: Space Applications Centre (SAC), ISRO, Department of Space
- Advertisement Number: SAC:02:2026, dated 10.09.2026
- Total Vacancies: 48 posts across 16 post codes
- Application Mode: Online only
- Registration Start Date: 10.09.2026 (1000 hrs)
- Last Date to Apply: 30.09.2026 (1700 hrs)
- Application Fee: Nil for all categories
Complete Post-Wise and Discipline-Wise Vacancy Breakdown
Junior Research Fellow (JRF) — 33 Posts
| Post Code | Vacancies | Discipline |
|---|---|---|
| 01 | 3 | Semiconductor Technology / RF & Microwave |
| 02 | 7 | Electronics & Communication / VLSI |
| 03 | 5 | Engineering Physics / Photonics |
| 04 | 10 | Atmospheric Sciences / Meteorology |
| 05 | 2 | Geo-physics / Earth Sciences |
| 06 | 4 | Computer Science |
| 07 | 2 | Geo-informatics / Remote Sensing |
Research Associate (RA) — 8 Posts
| Post Code | Vacancies | Discipline |
|---|---|---|
| 08 | 6 | Oceanic / Marine Sciences |
| 09 | 1 | Mathematics / Physics |
| 10 | 1 | Earth Sciences / Environmental Sciences |
Project Scientist-I (PS-I) — 7 Posts
| Post Code | Vacancies | Discipline |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | 1 | Geophysics (Cryosphere) |
| 12 | 1 | Ecology / Forestry / Geo-informatics |
| 13 | 1 | Remote Sensing & GIS |
| 14 | 1 | Geophysics (Crustal Deformation) |
| 15 | 2 | Water Resources Engineering / Hydrology |
| 16 | 1 | RF & Microwave / Applied Physics |
Note: A category-wise (UR/SC/ST/OBC/EWS) reservation breakdown has not been specified separately in the notification for these fellowship/associateship positions — candidates should refer to the official notification PDF for the most current confirmation on this point.
Important Links
| Purpose | Link |
|---|---|
| ISRO SAC Recruitment 2026 Official Notification PDF | Click Here |
| Apply Online (SAC Careers Portal) | Click Here |
| SAC Official Website | Click Here |
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
JRF (Post Codes 01-07):
- Post 01: M.E./M.Tech in Semiconductor Technology or related field
- Post 02: M.E./M.Tech in Electronics & Communication/VLSI or related field
- Post 03: B.E./B.Tech in Engineering Physics, or M.E./M.Tech/M.Sc in Physics/Photonics
- Post 04: M.E./M.Tech/M.Sc in Atmospheric Sciences/Meteorology/Oceanography
- Post 05: M.E./M.Tech/M.Sc in Geo-physics/Earth Sciences
- Post 06: M.E./M.Tech/M.Sc in Computer Science
- Post 07: M.E./M.Tech/M.Sc in Geo-informatics/Remote Sensing & GIS
Minimum marks required: 60% aggregate or CGPA 6.5/10 for M.E./M.Tech candidates; 65% aggregate or CGPA 6.84/10 for M.Sc/B.E./B.Tech candidates.
Additionally, JRF applicants must have a valid, qualified result in CSIR-UGC NET (including Lectureship), GATE, or another specified national-level examination as on 30.09.2026.
Research Associate (Post Codes 08-10):
- Post 08: Ph.D in Oceanic/Marine Sciences, or 3 years of research/teaching experience with M.E./M.Tech along with a published SCI journal paper
- Post 09: Ph.D in Mathematics/Physics
- Post 10: Ph.D in Earth Sciences with specialisation in Remote Sensing
Project Scientist-I (Post Codes 11-16):
- Post 11: Ph.D in Geophysics (Cryosphere specialisation)
- Post 12: Ph.D in Ecology/Forestry, or M.E./M.Tech in Geo-informatics
- Post 13: Ph.D in Remote Sensing & GIS, or M.E./M.Tech in Remote Sensing/GIS/Civil Engineering
- Post 14: Ph.D in Geophysics (Crustal Deformation specialisation)
- Post 15: M.E./M.Tech in Water Resources Engineering/Hydrology
- Post 16: M.E./M.Tech in RF & Microwave/Applied Physics
Age Limit (as on 30.09.2026)
- JRF (Post Codes 01-07): Maximum 28 years
- RA/PS-I (Post Codes 08-16): Maximum 35 years
- Age Relaxation: 5 years for SC/ST candidates; 3 years for OBC-NCL candidates
Pay Scale / Stipend
| Position | Monthly Stipend |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Tenure Details
- JRF: Initial tenure of 1 year, extendable up to a maximum of 5 years based on performance review
- Research Associate: Initial tenure of 1 year, extendable up to a maximum of 3 years
- Project Scientist-I: Initial tenure of 1 year, or co-terminus with the duration of the specific project
Application Fee
There is no application fee for this recruitment — it is Nil for candidates across all categories (UR/EWS/OBC/SC/ST/PwBD).
Selection Process
- Shortlisting of applications based on academic records and subject specialisation (if the number of applications is large)
- Personal interview of shortlisted candidates
- Final selection is based purely on interview performance — there is no separate written test mentioned in this notification
How to Apply for ISRO SAC Recruitment 2026
- Visit the official SAC careers portal at career.sac.gov.in or the SAC website at sac.gov.in.
- Register on the online recruitment portal between 10.09.2026 (1000 hrs) and 30.09.2026 (1700 hrs).
- Fill in the online application form with complete personal, academic, and post-preference details.
- Upload a recent colour passport-size photograph (JPEG format, under 1 MB, white background).
- Upload your signature (JPEG format, under 1 MB, 7:2 aspect ratio).
- Upload scanned copies of educational qualification certificates and mark sheets, along with SC/ST/OBC/PwBD certificates where applicable (each file under 1 MB).
- Review all entered details carefully and submit the application before 1700 hrs on 30.09.2026.
- Print or save the application summary/confirmation for your records.
Documents Required at Application Stage
- Recent colour passport-size photograph (as per specified format)
- Signature (as per specified format)
- Educational qualification certificates and mark sheets
- Caste/Tribe certificate, where applicable (SC/ST/OBC-NCL)
- PwBD certificate, where applicable
- No Objection Certificate (NOC) from current employer, for candidates already employed in government service
- Equivalency certificate from the Association of Indian Universities (AIU), for candidates holding foreign degrees
Documents Required at Interview Stage
Candidates shortlisted for interview must carry original documents corresponding to all certificates uploaded during the application process, including original mark sheets, degree certificates, category certificates, and valid photo identification, for verification at the time of interview. Candidates should refer to the official notification PDF for the complete, exact list of original documents required.
About Space Applications Centre (SAC), ISRO
The Space Applications Centre (SAC), located in Ahmedabad, is one of the major centres of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) under the Department of Space, Government of India. SAC is primarily engaged in the research, design, and development of space-based applications including satellite communication, remote sensing, meteorology, navigation, and disaster management support systems. It regularly recruits Junior Research Fellows, Research Associates, and Project Scientists to support its ongoing research programmes.
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