ISRO SAC Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 48 Junior Research Fellow, Research Associate and PS-I Posts

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Overview

ISRO’s Space Applications Centre (SAC) has released Recruitment 2026 for 48 temporary positions across 16 post codes, including Junior Research Fellow (JRF), Research Associate (RA), and Project Scientist-I (PS-I). Online applications open from 10-09-2026 (1000 hrs) to 30-09-2026 (1700 hrs). Eligible candidates can apply through SAC’s official portals for a chance to join SAC, Ahmedabad, with possible project-based travel across India.

Total Vacancies

48

Age Limit

TBA - 35y

Age Details

Age Limit (as on 30-09-2026)

  • JRF (Post Codes 01-07): Maximum age 28 years
  • RA/PS-I (Post Codes 08-16): Maximum age 35 years

Age relaxations: 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC-NCL. Other relaxations as per Government of India rules.

Eligibility

Educational Qualification (Post-wise)

Post Code 01 - JRF

  • ME/M.Tech in Semiconductor Technology / Quantum / Micro or Nano Electronic Devices / RF & Microwave or related disciplines

Post Code 02 - JRF

  • ME/M.Tech in Electronics & Communication / Micro-Electronics / Nano-Electronics / Digital Electronics / VLSI / Digital System Engineering / Embedded Systems / Signal Processing / Semiconductor or related disciplines

Post Code 03 - JRF

  • BE/B.Tech in Engineering Physics or related disciplines, OR ME/M.Tech / MSc in Physics / Applied Physics / Photonics / Optoelectronics / Optics / Material Science / Nanotechnology / Solid State Physics or related disciplines

Post Code 04 - JRF

  • ME/M.Tech / MSc in Atmospheric Sciences / Meteorology / Physical Oceanography / Oceanography / Physical Sciences / Physics / Applied Physics / Mathematics or related disciplines

Post Code 05 - JRF

  • ME/M.Tech / MSc in Geo-physics / Geo-Sciences / Earth Sciences / Geotechnical Engineering or related disciplines

Post Code 06 - JRF

  • ME/M.Tech / MSc in Computer Science / Computer Engineering or related disciplines

Post Code 07 - JRF

  • ME/M.Tech / MSc in Geo-informatics / Remote Sensing and GIS or related disciplines

Post Codes 08-10 - RA

  • PhD 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 ME/MTech in Oceanography / Physical Oceanography / Atmospheric Sciences / Meteorology / Marine Sciences / Environment Modeling or related disciplines with at least one paper in an SCI-listed journal

Post Code 09 - RA

  • PhD in Mathematics / Physics or related disciplines

Post Code 10 - RA

  • PhD in Earth Sciences / Environmental Sciences or related disciplines with specialization in Remote Sensing-based applications in forestry/ecology/wetlands

Post Codes 11-16 - PS-I

  • PhD in Geophysics / Applied Geophysics or related disciplines with specialization in Cryosphere Studies (Post Code 11)
  • PhD in Ecology / Environmental Sciences / Forestry or related disciplines, OR ME/MTech in Geo-informatics or related disciplines (Post Code 12)
  • PhD in Remote Sensing & GIS or related discipline with specialization in microwave remote sensing, OR ME/MTech in Remote Sensing & GIS / Geo-informatics / Geomatics / Civil Engineering or related discipline (Post Code 13)
  • PhD in Geophysics / Earth Sciences or related disciplines with specialization in Crustal Deformation Studies (Post Code 14)
  • ME/MTech in Water Resources Engineering / Hydrology / Soil and Water Engineering or related disciplines (Post Code 15)
  • ME/MTech in RF & Microwave / Applied Physics or related disciplines (Post Code 16)

Note: Vacancies are provisional and may be adjusted as per SAC requirements.

Minimum Marks Required

  • For M.E./M.Tech: aggregate 60% (CGPA 6.5/10). For M.Sc/B.E./B.Tech: aggregate 65% (CGPA 6.84/10). Conversion of CGPA to percentage is not permitted for eligibility.

Additional Qualifying Test for JRF (Post Codes 01-07)

  • NET-CSIR-UGC NET (including Lectureship), GATE, or equivalent national-level examination with valid score as on 30-09-2026.

Important Dates

Application Start

TBA

Application End

30/09/26

Date Details

Important Dates

  • 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

Application Fees

Application Fee

  • There is no application fee for any post.

How to Apply

Instructions

  • Online applications only; no physical submissions.
  • Ensure correct data entry; after submission, edits are not allowed.
  • Upload required educational certificates and PwBD/Certificate (where applicable) in prescribed formats and sizes.
  • Keep the application number for future reference.
  • Check SAC website for updates or corrigenda; no interim correspondence will be entertained.
  • Selected candidates may be posted anywhere in India for project work.

Practice & Preparation

Frequently Asked Questions

Which body conducts the "ISRO SAC Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 48 Junior Research Fellow, Research Associate and PS-I Posts"?

The "ISRO SAC Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 48 Junior Research Fellow, Research Associate and PS-I Posts" is conducted by the Space Applications Centre (SAC).

How many vacancies are there for "ISRO SAC Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 48 Junior Research Fellow, Research Associate and PS-I Posts"?

There are a total of 48 vacancies available for "ISRO SAC Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 48 Junior Research Fellow, Research Associate and PS-I Posts".

What is the last date to apply for "ISRO SAC Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 48 Junior Research Fellow, Research Associate and PS-I Posts"?

The deadline to apply for "ISRO SAC Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 48 Junior Research Fellow, Research Associate and PS-I Posts" is 30/09/26.

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