Junior Research Fellows (JRF), Research Associates (RA) and Project Scientist-I in Space Applications Centre (SAC)
Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)
Posted:
Pay: ₹37,000 (JRF) to ₹67,000 (RA-3)
Category Central Govt
Job Type Contract
Eligibility Specifications
Advertisement / Notice No: सैकSAC:02:2026
Age Limits: Between 18 and 35 years (for general category).
Age Cut-off Date: Age calculated strictly on 30 September 2026.
Category Relaxations: OBC (+3 years), SC/ST (+5 years).
Note: Has non-standard/complex age relaxations. Please check the official PDF notification for details.
Allowed Qualifications: Graduate, Post Graduate, Ph.D.
Specialized Requirements & Prerequisites:
- Minimum 60% in M.E./M.Tech or 6.5 CGPA
- Minimum 65% in M.Sc./B.E./B.Tech or 6.84 CGPA
Document Specifications: Photo: < 1 MB (JPEG, Frontal view, Plain background), Signature: < 1 MB (7:2 aspect ratio, e.g., 70x20 pixels), Documents: Educational/Caste/PwBD certificates < 1 MB
Helpline Contacts: Phone: 079 2691 5510 / 13, Email: ao_rr@sac.isro.gov.in
Vacancy Breakdown
Total posts: 48 vacancies
For detailed post-wise and category-wise vacancy distribution, please refer to the official notification PDF.
Post-wise Vacancy Breakdown
Junior Research Fellow (01) 3 Vacancies
Qualification Requirement M.E./M.Tech. in Semiconductor Technology/Quantum/Micro or Nano Electronic devices/RF & Microwave
Salary Scale ₹37,000 + HRA
Junior Research Fellow (02) 7 Vacancies
Qualification Requirement M.E./M.Tech. in Electronics & Communication/Micro-Electronics/Nano-Electronics/VLSI/Embedded System
Salary Scale ₹37,000 + HRA
Junior Research Fellow (03) 5 Vacancies
Qualification Requirement B.E./B.Tech. in Engineering Physics or M.E./M.Tech./M.Sc. in Physics/Photonics/Optics
Salary Scale ₹37,000 + HRA
Junior Research Fellow (04) 10 Vacancies
Qualification Requirement M.E./M.Tech./M.Sc. in Atmospheric Sciences/Meteorology/Oceanography/Physics
Salary Scale ₹37,000 + HRA
Junior Research Fellow (05) 2 Vacancies
Qualification Requirement M.E./M.Tech./M.Sc. in Geo-physics/Geo-Sciences/Earth Sciences
Salary Scale ₹37,000 + HRA
Junior Research Fellow (06) 4 Vacancies
Qualification Requirement M.E./M.Tech./M.Sc. in Computer Science/Computer Engineering
Salary Scale ₹37,000 + HRA
Junior Research Fellow (07) 2 Vacancies
Qualification Requirement M.E./M.Tech./M.Sc. in Geo-informatics/Remote Sensing and GIS
Salary Scale ₹37,000 + HRA
Research Associate (08) 6 Vacancies
Qualification Requirement Ph.D. in Oceanic/Marine/Atmospheric/Meteorology/Earth Sciences or M.E./M.Tech. with 3 yrs experience
Salary Scale ₹58,000 to ₹67,000 + HRA
Research Associate (09) 1 Vacancies
Qualification Requirement Ph.D. in Mathematics/Physics
Salary Scale ₹58,000 to ₹67,000 + HRA
Research Associate (10) 1 Vacancies
Qualification Requirement Ph.D. in Earth Sciences/Environmental Sciences/Forestry/Ecology
Salary Scale ₹58,000 to ₹67,000 + HRA
Project Scientist-I (11) 1 Vacancies
Qualification Requirement Ph.D. in Geophysics/Applied Geophysics (Cryosphere Studies)
Salary Scale ₹56,000 + HRA
Project Scientist-I (12) 1 Vacancies
Qualification Requirement Ph.D. in Ecology/Environmental Sciences or M.E./M.Tech. in Geo-informatics
Salary Scale ₹56,000 + HRA
Project Scientist-I (13) 1 Vacancies
Qualification Requirement Ph.D. in Remote Sensing & GIS or M.E./M.Tech. in Geo-informatics/Civil
Salary Scale ₹56,000 + HRA
Project Scientist-I (14) 1 Vacancies
Qualification Requirement Ph.D. in Geophysics/Earth Sciences (Crustal Deformation)
Salary Scale ₹56,000 + HRA
Project Scientist-I (15) 2 Vacancies
Qualification Requirement M.E./M.Tech. in Water Resources Engineering/Hydrology/Soil and Water
Salary Scale ₹56,000 + HRA
Project Scientist-I (16) 1 Vacancies
Qualification Requirement M.E./M.Tech. in RF & Microwave/Applied Physics
Salary Scale ₹56,000 + HRA
Key Timelines & Fees
Registration Start Date: 10 September 2026
Application Closing Date: 30 September 2026
Application Fee (All Candidates): ₹0
Selection & Exam Pattern
Selection Process: Interview Only
Exam Mode: Interview Only
Please double check exam stages in the official PDF notification below.
Official Actions
How to Apply (Form Filling Guide)
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1. Visit the SAC website (https://www.sac.gov.in) or career portal (https://career.sac.gov.in)
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2. Fill in the online registration form with correct personal and academic data
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3. Upload a recent colored passport size photograph and signature as per specified dimensions
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4. Upload mandatory eligibility documents (caste/qualification/PwBD) in the prescribed format
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5. Review all information and click the 'SUBMIT' button
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6. Take a printout of the application summary for future reference
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the application fee for this recruitment?
There is no application fee for any post in this recruitment.
What are the age limits for JRF and Research Associate positions?
The maximum age limit is 28 years for Junior Research Fellow (JRF) and 35 years for Research Associate (RA) and Project Scientist-I as of 30.09.2026.
Can final year students apply?
No, candidates waiting for their final year or semester results as of 30.09.2026 are not eligible to apply.