ISRO SAC Recruitment 2026 Notification Out: 48 Posts, Apply Before 30 September

ISRO SAC Recruitment 2026 Notification Out: 48 Posts, Apply Before 30 September

Space Applications Centre (SAC), a premier centre of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) under the Department of Space, has released an official notification inviting online applications for temporary positions of Junior Research Fellow (JRF), Research Associate (RA), and Project Scientist-I (PS-I). A total of 48 vacancies are on offer across 16 different post codes, spread over fields like RF & Microwave engineering, VLSI design, remote sensing, meteorology, oceanography, hydrology, and geophysics. The online application window opens on 10 September 2026 and closes on 30 September 2026. There is no application fee for any post, and selection will be made purely on the basis of shortlisting followed by a personal interview — there is no written examination involved. Interested and eligible candidates can apply through the official SAC recruitment portal before the last date.

ISRO SAC Recruitment 2026 | OVERVIEW TABLE

ISRO SAC Recruitment 2026 | IMPORTANT DATES

ISRO SAC Recruitment 2026 | APPLICATION FEE

There is no application fee for any post or any category of candidates. All applicants — General, OBC, SC, ST, EWS, or PwBD — can apply completely free of cost through the online portal.

ISRO SAC Recruitment 2026 | AGE LIMIT (as on 30.09.2026)

Age Relaxation

Note: OBC candidates must submit a valid Non-Creamy Layer certificate, updated as on the date of the online application, to claim age relaxation.

ISRO SAC Recruitment 2026 | VACANCY DETAILS (Post-Code / Category Wise)

Post-wise Total Break-up:

• Junior Research Fellow (JRF): 33 posts
• Research Associate (RA): 8 posts
• Project Scientist-I (PS-I): 7 posts

ISRO SAC Recruitment 2026 | EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION

For JRF (Post Code 01–07)

Candidates need a relevant M.E./M.Tech (or B.E./B.Tech/M.Sc. for Post Code 03) in disciplines such as Semiconductor Technology, Electronics & Communication, VLSI, Engineering Physics, Atmospheric Sciences, Meteorology, Computer Science, or Geo-informatics, depending on the post applied for.

Additionally, JRF applicants must have qualified at least one of the following:

• CSIR-UGC NET (including Lectureship/Assistant Professorship), OR
• GATE (Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering), OR
• A national-level exam conducted by bodies like DST, DBT, DAE, DOS, DRDO, MoE, ICAR, ICMR, IIT, IISc, IISER, NISER, etc.

For Research Associate (Post Code 08–10)

A Ph.D. in the relevant subject, OR an M.E./M.Tech with 3 years of research/teaching/design experience plus at least one research paper published in an SCI-listed journal.

For Project Scientist-I (Post Code 11–16)

A Ph.D. or M.E./M.Tech in the relevant specialised discipline (varies by post code — Geophysics, Ecology, Remote Sensing & GIS, Water Resources Engineering, RF & Microwave, etc.)

Minimum Marks Criteria

Note: Rounding off of marks/CGPA is not permitted. Candidates awaiting final year/semester results as on 30.09.2026 are not eligible to apply.

ISRO SAC Recruitment 2026 | SELECTION PROCESS

The selection procedure for all posts (JRF, RA, and PS-I) is straightforward and consists of the following stages:

1. Screening of Applications – Basic eligibility as per the prescribed qualification and age criteria will be checked.
2. Shortlisting – If the number of applications received is high, candidates will be shortlisted for interview based on their academic record and subject specialisation. The decision of the SAC Committee will be final.
3. Publication of Shortlist – The list of shortlisted candidates will be published only on the SAC website.
4. Interview Call Letter – Sent only through registered email to shortlisted candidates. No communication is sent to non-shortlisted candidates.
5. Personal Interview – Final selection is based purely on performance in the interview. There is no written examination.

ISRO SAC Recruitment 2026 | SALARY / PAY SCALE

For Research Associates, the pay level (1, 2, or 3) will be fixed based on the candidate’s qualification and prior experience. HRA is payable at prescribed rates if hostel accommodation is not provided, and self-medical benefits are also admissible as per extant rules. However, selected candidates will not be entitled to other perks admissible to regular government employees.

ISRO SAC Recruitment 2026 | EXAM PATTERN

There is no written test/exam for this recruitment. SAC will directly shortlist eligible candidates (based on academic record and subject specialisation, if the number of applicants is large) and call them for a Personal Interview, which is the sole basis for final selection. Candidates should ensure they meet the essential qualification requirements before appearing for the interview, as no correspondence will be entertained otherwise.

ISRO SAC Recruitment 2026 | DOCUMENTS REQUIRED

Candidates should keep the following documents ready (self-attested copies + originals for verification at interview time):

• Recent colored passport-size photograph (JPEG, plain/white background, under 1 MB — selfies not allowed)
• Scanned signature (aspect ratio 7:2, JPEG, under 1 MB)
• Educational mark sheets and degree certificates
• Caste/Tribe certificate (SC/ST/OBC-NCL, if applicable, with Creamy Layer exclusion clause for OBC)
• Persons with Benchmark Disability (PwBD) certificate, if applicable, showing minimum 40% disability
• NET / GATE / National-level exam scorecard (for JRF posts, Post Code 01–07)
• No Objection Certificate (NOC) from current employer (for candidates already employed in Govt./PSU/Autonomous bodies)
• Equivalency certificate from Association of Indian Universities (AIU), New Delhi (for foreign degree holders)
• Valid ID proof and other declarations as required by the application portal

ISRO SAC Recruitment 2026 | HOW TO APPLY

1. Visit the official SAC recruitment website: sac.gov.in or career.sac.gov.in
2. Locate the notification for Advertisement No. SAC:02:2026 and click on the online application link.
3. Register with a valid and active email ID (all further communication will be sent only via email).
4. Fill in personal, educational, and post-preference details carefully as per the instructions given.
5. Upload your photograph, signature, and other required documents/certificates in the prescribed format and size.
6. Review all entered details thoroughly — remember that the application can be submitted only once, and no correction is possible after clicking “Submit.”
7. Submit the application before 30 September 2026, 5:00 PM.
8. Note down the application number generated and take a printout of the application summary for future reference, as the portal will not be accessible for printing after the deadline.

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