ISRO SAC Recruitment 2026 opens temporary research and project roles at the Space Applications Centre (SAC), Ahmedabad — a lead centre of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) under the Department of Space (DOS). Under Advertisement No. SAC:02:2026 dated 10.09.2026, SAC has notified 48 seats: Junior Research Fellow (JRF) — 33, Research Associate (RA) — 8, and Project Scientist-I (PS-I) — 7.
Apply online from 10.09.2026 (10:00) to 30.09.2026 (17:00). No application fee. Age and EQ are reckoned as on 30.09.2026 — final result pending that day means ineligible. vacancy counts are provisional and may change.
Advt: SAC:02:2026 (10.09.2026) · Posts: 48 (JRF 33 + RA 8 + PS-I 7) · Apply: 10 Sep 10:00 → 30 Sep 2026 17:00 · Fee: Nil · Mode: Online · Portal: careers.sac.gov.in
Read Advt SAC:02:2026 carefully, match your post code, then apply only on the official SAC careers portal before 30.09.2026, 17:00 hrs.
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ISRO SAC Recruitment 2026 — Quick Overview
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Space Applications Centre (SAC), Ahmedabad — ISRO / Department of Space |
| Advertisement | SAC:02:2026 dated 10.09.2026 |
| Total vacancies | 48 (provisional) |
| Cadres | JRF (33) · RA (8) · Project Scientist-I (7) |
| Nature | Temporary / project-based — not regular ISRO cadre |
| Posting | SAC Ahmedabad (project duty may be anywhere in India) |
| Apply window | 10.09.2026, 10:00 – 30.09.2026, 17:00 |
| Apply mode | Online only — careers.sac.gov.in / sac.gov.in |
| Application fee | Nil |
| Eligibility cut-off | 30.09.2026 (age & EQ; pending final result → ineligible) |
| Selection | Shortlist (if needed) → Interview only |
| Official notice page | isro.gov.in/SACRecruitment21.html |
If any secondary summary differs from the PDF on isro.gov.in, the official advertisement prevails.
Official Links — Advt SAC:02:2026
| Resource | Link |
|---|---|
| Apply online | careers.sac.gov.in |
| SAC website | sac.gov.in |
| Recruitment notice page | ISRO SAC Recruitment notice |
| Advertisement PDF | SAC_02_2026 PDF |
| ISRO careers hub | isro.gov.in/Careers.html |
Vacancy Details — 48 Posts (Post Code Wise)
| Post Code | Cadre | Vacancies | Essential qualification (summary) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | JRF | 3 | M.E./M.Tech Semiconductor / Quantum / Micro-Nano / RF & Microwave or related |
| 02 | JRF | 7 | M.E./M.Tech ECE / Micro-Nano / Digital / VLSI / Embedded / Signal Processing / Semiconductor or related |
| 03 | JRF | 5 | B.E./B.Tech Engg Physics OR M.E./M.Tech/M.Sc Physics / Applied Physics / Photonics / Optoelectronics / Optics / Material Science / Nanotech / Solid State Physics or related |
| 04 | JRF | 10 | M.E./M.Tech/M.Sc Atmospheric / Meteorology / Physical Oceanography / Oceanography / Physical Sciences / Physics / Applied Physics / Mathematics or related |
| 05 | JRF | 2 | M.E./M.Tech/M.Sc Geo-physics / Geo-Sciences / Earth Sciences / Geotechnical or related |
| 06 | JRF | 4 | M.E./M.Tech/M.Sc Computer Science / Computer Engg or related |
| 07 | JRF | 2 | M.E./M.Tech/M.Sc Geo-informatics / Remote Sensing and GIS or related |
| 08 | RA | 6 | Ph.D Oceanic Sciences / Marine Sciences / Environment Modeling or related (as in PDF) |
| 09 | RA | 1 | Ph.D Mathematics / Physics or related |
| 10 | RA | 1 | Ph.D Earth Sciences / Environmental Sciences or related |
| 11 | PS-I | 1 | Ph.D Geophysics / Applied Geophysics or related |
| 12 | PS-I | 1 | Ph.D Ecology / Environmental Sciences / Forestry OR M.E./M.Tech Geo-informatics or related |
| 13 | PS-I | 1 | Ph.D RS&GIS (microwave specialisation) OR M.E./M.Tech RS&GIS / Geo-informatics / Geomatics / Civil or related |
| 14 | PS-I | 1 | Ph.D Geophysics / Earth Sciences or related |
| 15 | PS-I | 2 | M.E./M.Tech Water Resources Engg / Hydrology / Soil and Water or related |
| 16 | PS-I | 1 | M.E./M.Tech RF & Microwave / Applied Physics or related |
| Total | 48 |
For Post Code 08, essential Ph.D is in Oceanic Sciences / Marine Sciences / Environment Modeling or related (as detailed in the PDF). Scope of work for every code is an outline only — read the full advertisement before choosing a code.
Important Dates
| Event | Date / time |
|---|---|
| Advertisement date | 10.09.2026 |
| Online portal opens | 10.09.2026, 10:00 hrs |
| Online portal closes | 30.09.2026, 17:00 hrs |
| Age & EQ reckoned as on | 30.09.2026 |
| Application / registration print after close | Not available after 17:00 on 30.09.2026 |
| Shortlist / interview schedule | On SAC website; call letters by email only |
Age Limit and Relaxation
| Group | Maximum age as on 30.09.2026 |
|---|---|
| JRF — Post Codes 01 to 07 | 28 years |
| RA / PS-I — Post Codes 08 to 16 | 35 years |
Relaxation (upper age):
- SC/ST: +5 years
- OBC-NCL: +3 years
- PwBD / ex-servicemen / serving Central Government employees: as per Government of India rules/orders
Only Indian nationals may apply.
Qualifications and Marks Criteria
Minimum marks (wherever the degree is prescribed):
| Degree | Aggregate minimum |
|---|---|
| M.E. / M.Tech | 60% (all semesters average) or CGPA/CPI 6.5/10 |
| M.Sc / B.E. / B.Tech | 65% (all semesters average) or CGPA/CPI 6.84/10 |
Additional for JRF (Post Codes 01–07): qualify one of the following, with result/score valid as on 30.09.2026:
- CSIR-UGC NET including Lectureship (Assistant Professorship)
- GATE
- National-level examinations by Central Government departments/agencies/institutions such as DST, DBT, DAE, DOS, DRDO, MoE, ICAR, ICMR, IIT, IISc, IISER, NISER, etc.
Other eligibility rules candidates often miss:
- Prescribed qualification must be completed within the stipulated course duration of the university/institution.
- Rounding-off of marks is not allowed.
- Where only CGPA is printed, that CGPA must meet DOS/ISRO norms — percentage conversion is not permitted to prove eligibility.
- If both CGPA and percentage appear, at least one must meet the norm.
- ODL professional courses are not eligible.
- Claiming an equivalent specialisation needs an institute/university equivalence certificate; SAC’s decision is final.
- If your final result is pending on 30.09.2026, you are ineligible.
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| All posts / all candidates | Nil — no application fee |
Emoluments and Benefits
| Cadre | Monthly emoluments |
|---|---|
| JRF | ₹37,000 + HRA (1st & 2nd year); ₹42,000 + HRA (subsequent years) |
| Research Associate | RA-1 ₹58,000 / RA-2 ₹61,000 / RA-3 ₹67,000 + HRA (level fixed from qualification & experience) |
| Project Scientist-I | ₹56,000 + HRA |
HRA applies at the posting place if hostel is not provided. Medical benefits are for self only. Leave follows DOS/GoI rules. Selected fellows are not entitled to regular-employee concessions.
Tenure and Posting
| Cadre | Tenure |
|---|---|
| JRF | Initially 1 year; extendable on assessment / project need; maximum 5 years |
| RA | Initially 1 year; extendable; maximum 3 years |
| PS-I | Initially 1 year or till project duration; extendable; co-terminus with the project |
Posts are temporary and create no claim to regular DOS/ISRO appointment. Posting is at SAC, Ahmedabad, with possible project stay anywhere in India. Selected JRFs are encouraged to register for Ph.D. on topics useful to SAC (extra personal time; no separate leave solely for Ph.D.).
Selection Process
- Online application only (physical forms are not entertained).
- Shortlisting (if applications are large) on academic records and subject specialisation — SAC committee decision is final.
- Interview of shortlisted candidates; selection panel based on interview performance only.
- Shortlist and interview schedule published on the SAC website.
- Call letters only by email — no communication to candidates who are not shortlisted.
- Produce originals + self-attested copies at interview or you will not be allowed to appear.
- Eligible outstation interviewees may claim Second/Sleeper rail or non-AC bus fare (or actual, whichever less) on proof of journey.
Minimum qualification alone does not guarantee an interview call.
How to Apply Online
- Read Advt SAC:02:2026 on isro.gov.in.
- Open careers.sac.gov.in (via sac.gov.in) between 10.09.2026 10:00 and 30.09.2026 17:00.
- Register, choose the correct Post Code (01–16), and upload documents as guided.
- Submit, save your application number, and print the summary immediately — printing closes after 17:00 on 30.09.2026.
- Watch email and the SAC website for shortlist / interview updates.
For duplicate applications to the same post, only the last submission before the deadline counts. Serving government employees need NOC in original at interview.
Documents Checklist
Keep ready (upload online where asked; originals at interview):
- Photo ID, photograph and signature as per portal rules
- Date-of-birth proof (Class 10 / matriculation)
- Degree certificates and all-semester / consolidated mark sheets
- NET / GATE / national exam score card for JRF codes (valid as on 30.09.2026)
- Ph.D. award / provisional for RA / relevant PS-I codes
- Category certificate (SC/ST/OBC-NCL; OBC non-creamy layer as on application date)
- PwBD certificate (min. 40% where claimed) and NOC for serving govt employees
- Equivalence / AIU certificates where applicable
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Applying with a pending final result after treating 30.09.2026 as flexible
- Choosing the wrong post code relative to your exact degree title
- Missing NET/GATE/national exam validity for JRF codes
- Trying to convert CGPA to percentage when only CGPA is on the certificate
- Rounding marks to clear 60% / 65% / CGPA cut-offs
- Applying after an ODL professional degree
- Waiting till the last hour on 30.09.2026 and missing the print summary
- Ignoring email for call letters or assuming a written exam will be held
Frequently Asked Questions
How many vacancies are there under SAC:02:2026?
48 provisional posts: 33 JRF + 8 RA + 7 Project Scientist-I. SAC may increase, decrease or cancel recruitment at any stage.
Where do I apply online?
Only through the official SAC recruitment portal — careers.sac.gov.in — also linked from sac.gov.in. Offline applications are not accepted.
Is there a written exam?
No separate written exam is prescribed in the advertisement. Shortlisting (if needed) is followed by interview only.
What if my Ph.D. or master’s result is awaited on 30 September 2026?
You are not eligible. Age and essential qualification must be met as on the closing date; final result pending that day makes the application ineligible.
Whom do I contact for portal or general queries?
As printed for this drive: technical 079 2691 5510 / 13; general 079 2691 3025 / 22; email ao_rr@sac.isro.gov.in. Prefer website/email updates; interim phone follow-ups are generally not entertained.
Will I get HRA and medical cover?
HRA applies if hostel is not provided. Medical benefits are for self only. The fellowship/associateship amount is treated as basic for that purpose.
Can women candidates apply?
Yes. SAC encourages women applicants. Fee remains nil for everyone.
Do these posts convert to permanent Scientist/Engineer cadre?
No. Temporary project engagement creates no claim to regular DOS/ISRO appointment. Permanent scientist drives (for example GATE-based SC grade) are separate notifications.
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