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ISRO Space Applications Centre Recruitment 2026 for Junior Research Fellows, Research Associates and Project Scientist-I

Space Applications Centre, Indian Space Research Organisation, Department of Space

Published 17 September 2026

In short

Space Applications Centre, ISRO, Ahmedabad is hiring 48 Junior Research Fellows, Research Associates and Project Scientist-I on temporary engagement. Postgraduates in engineering or science can apply for JRF posts and PhD holders for the others, online at careers.sac.gov.in until 30 September 2026. There is no fee.

Key facts

Recruiting body: Space Applications Centre, Indian Space Research Organisation, Department of Space
Vacancies: 48 across 16 post codes
Qualification: M.E., M.Tech or M.Sc in the specified discipline for Junior Research Fellow; PhD in the specified discipline for Research Associate and Project Scientist-I
Age limit: Maximum 28 years as on 30.09.2026 for Junior Research Fellow posts and maximum 35 years for the remaining posts, relaxable by 5 years for SC, ST and other eligible categories
Pay scale: Junior Research Fellow Rs 37,000 per month for the first two years and Rs 42,000 thereafter, plus HRA; Project Scientist-I Rs 56,000 per month plus HRA; Research Associate Rs 58,000 to Rs 67,000 per month plus HRA
Application fee: No application fee for any post
Location: Ahmedabad, Gujarat
Applications open: 10 September 2026
Last date: 30 September 2026
Exam date: No written examination. Shortlisting on academic record and subject expertise, followed by interview

What this recruitment is

Space Applications Centre at Ahmedabad is one of the lead centres of the Indian Space Research Organisation and designs space borne instruments for ISRO’s terrestrial and planetary missions. Advertisement No. SAC:02:2026, dated 10 September 2026, invites online applications for 48 temporary research positions spread over 16 post codes. These are Junior Research Fellow, Research Associate and Project Scientist-I engagements in areas such as semiconductor technology, VLSI and microelectronics, atmospheric science, oceanography, geophysics, computer science with artificial intelligence, geoinformatics, ecology and water resources engineering.

Who can apply

Junior Research Fellow posts need an M.E., M.Tech or M.Sc in the listed discipline, with a maximum age of 28 years as on 30 September 2026. Research Associate and Project Scientist-I posts need a PhD in the listed discipline, with a maximum age of 35 years. The upper age limit is relaxable by five years for SC, ST and other eligible categories.

Selection and dates

There is no written test. Candidates are shortlisted on academic record and subject expertise and then called for interview by email. The portal is open from 10 September 2026 to 5 pm on 30 September 2026, and there is no application fee.

Important dates

Applications open	10 September 2026
Last date to apply	30 September 2026
Exam	No written examination. Shortlisting on academic record and subject expertise, followed by interview

Frequently asked questions

What is the last date for ISRO SAC recruitment 2026?

The online recruitment portal is open from 1000 hours on 10 September 2026 until 1700 hours on 30 September 2026. Applications must be registered and submitted at careers.sac.gov.in within that window, as stated on the first page of the advertisement.

Is there any application fee for ISRO SAC 02/2026?

No. The advertisement states plainly that there is no application fee for any post. Candidates simply register on the SAC careers portal and submit the application online within the notified window without making any payment.

What is the stipend for JRF at ISRO SAC?

Junior Research Fellows receive Rs 37,000 per month plus house rent allowance during the first and second year, and Rs 42,000 per month plus HRA in subsequent years. Medical benefits for self are allowed as per extant rules.

What is the age limit for ISRO SAC recruitment 2026?

For Junior Research Fellow posts, post codes 01 to 07, the maximum age is 28 years as on 30 September 2026. For post codes 08 to 16 the maximum is 35 years. The upper limit is relaxable by five years for SC, ST and other eligible categories.

Is there a written exam for ISRO SAC JRF recruitment?

No written examination is held. If a large number of applications is received, candidates are shortlisted for interview on the basis of academic record and subject expertise. The decision of the SAC committee is final, and call letters go out only by email.

How long does a JRF engagement at SAC last?

These are temporary positions. The advertisement states that the engagement of a Junior Research Fellow shall not exceed five years, and the engagement of a Research Associate shall not exceed three years. Selected candidates do not get the benefits admissible to regular employees.

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