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

Space Applications Centre (SAC), Ahmedabad - a lead centre of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), Department of Space - has released SAC Recruitment 2026 (Advertisement No. SAC:02:2026, dated 10.09.2026) inviting online applications for 48 temporary positions of Junior Research Fellow (JRF), Research Associate (RA) and Project Scientist-I (PS-I) across 16 post codes. The SAC JRF Recruitment 2026, SAC Research Associate Recruitment and SAC Project Scientist-I Recruitment drives span disciplines including semiconductor technology, RF & microwave engineering, VLSI, photonics, atmospheric sciences, oceanography, geophysics, remote sensing, GIS, hydrology and computer science.

National Eligibility Test (NET) – CSIR-UGC NET, including Lectureship (Assistant Professorship) | Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) | National-level examinations conducted by Central Government departments/agencies/institutions such as DST, DBT, DAE, DOS, DRDO, MoE, ICAR, ICMR, IIT, IISc, IISER, NISER, etc.

The SAC Recruitment 2026 age limit differs for JRF posts and the RA/PS-I posts, and is reckoned as on 30.09.2026. Post Code 01 to 07 (JRF): Maximum age limit is 28 years as on 30.09.2026. Post Code 08 to 16 (RA/PS-I): Maximum age limit is 35 years as on 30.09.2026. Age relaxation of 5 years is applicable for SC/ST candidates and 3 years for OBC-NCL candidates. Serving Central Government employees, Persons with Benchmark Disabilities, ex-servicemen, etc. are eligible for age relaxation as per Government of India rules. OBC candidates get the relaxation only if they do not fall in the creamy layer as on the date of online application, and the OBC certificate must specifically state exclusion from the creamy layer and be current/valid. Candidates are advised to check whether they satisfy the prescribed age limit before applying. Use our online Age Calculator to calculate your exact age instantly.

SAC Recruitment 2026 salary (fellowship/associateship amount) varies by post as follows. The fellowship amount is treated as Basic Pay for benefits like medical facility. Post Emoluments JRF – 1st & 2nd year ₹37,000 per month + HRA JRF – Subsequent years ₹42,000 per month + HRA Project Scientist-I (PS-I) ₹56,000 per month + HRA Research Associate – Level 1 ₹58,000 per month + HRA Research Associate – Level 2 ₹61,000 per month + HRA Research Associate – Level 3 ₹67,000 per month + HRA For Research Associates, the associateship amount is fixed at one of the three pay levels shown above, based on the candidate's qualification and experience. House Rent Allowance (HRA) at prescribed rates will be paid if hostel accommodation is not provided, and medical benefits for self only will be allowed as per extant rules. Leave and other benefits will be granted as per DOS/Government of India rules; selected candidates will not be entitled to any other benefits or concessions admissible to regular employees.

1. If a large number of applications are received for a post, shortlisting for the interview will be done based on academic records and subject specialisation. The decision of the SAC committee in this regard is final.
2. The list of shortlisted candidates and interview schedule will be published on the SAC website.
3. Call letters for the interview will be sent to shortlisted candidates only by email. No communication will be sent to candidates who are not shortlisted.
4. The selection committee will interview eligible candidates, and the selection panel will be prepared based on interview performance only.