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ISRO SAC Recruitment 2026 - send in Online for 48 Junior Research Fellow, Research Associate in addition to More Posts

NotificationPublished 10 Sept 2026
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ISRO SAC has published the Recruitment 2026 notification for 48 positions , including Junior Research Fellow, Research Associate, as well as Project Scientist-I posts. Interested you can register online through the authorized portal, sac.gov.in. The online application process will be conducted from 10 September 2026 to 30 September 2026.

Important dates

Advertisement Release Date
10.09.2026
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
Shortlist / Interview Schedule
Not specified in the notification

to be published on SAC website

Details

SAC Vacancy 2026 Details
  • SAC position 2026 covers 48 posts distributed across 16 post codes, grouped under JRF (Post Codes 01–07), RA (Post Codes 08–10), in addition to PS-I (Post Codes 11–16). The post-wise opening breakdown is listed below.
  • The notification clarifies that the number of openings indicated is provisional as well as may be increased or decreased based on SAC's actual requirements. SAC furthermore reserves the right to cancel recruitment or not fill any post as per administrative convenience.
SAC Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria
  • qualification for SAC Recruitment 2026 varies by post code in addition to is based on educational qualification, age limit, along with (for JRF posts) a qualifying national-level test. Meeting the prescribed qualification is a minimum requirement only in addition to does not automatically make a candidate eligible for the selection procedure. Only Indian Nationals are meeting criteria to register .
SAC Recruitment 2026 Educational Qualification (Post-wise)
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Minimum Marks Required
  • Wherever an M.E./M.Tech degree is prescribed, test-takers must have passed with a minimum aggregate of 60% marks (average of all semesters) or CGPA/CPI of 6.5 on a 10-point scale. Wherever an M.Sc/B.E./B.Tech degree is prescribed, test-takers must have passed with a minimum aggregate of 65% marks (average of all semesters) or CGPA/CPI of 6.84 on a 10-point scale. Rounding-off of marks is not allowed, as well as CGPA cannot be converted to a percentage (or vice versa) to determine criteria , even if the university prescribes a conversion formula.
Additional Qualifying Test for JRF Posts (Post Code 01 to 07)
  • Applicants for JRF posts (Post Code 01 to 07) must furthermore have shortlisted one of the following, with the result/score card valid as on the closing date of online application, 30.09.2026:
  • National criteria Test (NET) – CSIR-UGC NET, including Lectureship (Assistant Professorship)
  • Candidates should note that, 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.
  • test-takers pursuing professional courses through Open as well as Distance Learning (ODL) are not meeting criteria . applicants whose final year/semester result was not declared as on 30.09.2026 are as well not eligible to submit .
SAC Recruitment 2026 Age Limit
  • The SAC Recruitment 2026 age limit differs for JRF posts as well as the RA/PS-I posts, along with 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 test-takers as well as 3 years for OBC-NCL applicants . are picked for age relaxation as per Government of India rules. Serving Central Government employees, Persons with Benchmark Disabilities, ex-servicemen, etc. OBC applicants get the relaxation only if they do not fall in the creamy layer as on the date of online application, in addition to the OBC certificate must specifically state exclusion from the creamy layer as well as be current/valid.
  • aspirants are advised to verify whether they satisfy the prescribed age limit before applying. Use our online Age Calculator to calculate your exact age instantly.
SAC Recruitment 2026 Salary
  • The department has confirmed that, 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.
  • For Research Associates, the associateship amount is fixed at one of the three pay levels shown above, based on the candidate's qualification as well as experience. House Rent Allowance (HRA) at prescribed rates will be paid if hostel accommodation is not provided, in addition to medical benefits for self only will be allowed as per extant rules. Leave in addition to other benefits will be granted as per DOS/Government of India rules; picked test-takers will not be entitled to any other benefits or concessions admissible to regular employees.
SAC Recruitment 2026 Application Fee
  • Aspirants are advised that, There is no application fee for any post under SAC Recruitment 2026. This applies to all categories in addition to all post codes (01 to 16).
SAC Recruitment 2026 Selection Process
  • The SAC Recruitment 2026 recruitment process is interview-based. Meeting the prescribed minimum qualification does not automatically make a candidate shortlisted for the selection procedure.
  • If a large number of applications are received for a post, shortlisting for the interview will be done based on academic records as well as subject specialisation. The decision of the SAC committee in this regard is final.
  • The official notification states that, The list of shortlisted applicants in addition to interview schedule will be published on the SAC website.
  • Call letters for the interview will be sent to shortlisted applicants only by email. No communication will be sent to test-takers who are not shortlisted.
  • The selection committee will interview shortlisted test-takers, as well as the selection panel will be prepared based on interview performance only.
SAC JRF, RA & PS-I Tenure Details
  • JRF: Engaged initially for one year, extendable based on assessment of work as well as project requirement. Maximum period of engagement shall not exceed five years.
  • Research Associate (RA): Engaged initially for one year, extendable based on assessment of work in addition to project requirement. Maximum period of engagement shall not exceed three years.
  • Project Scientist-I (PS-I): Engaged initially for one year or till the project duration, extendable based on assessment of work in addition to project requirement. All PS-I positions are co-terminus with the project.
  • The positions are temporary in addition to for a specific duration only, along with do not confer any claim or right to regular appointment in any DOS/ISRO Centre.
How to Apply for SAC Recruitment 2026
  • Applications for SAC Recruitment 2026 will be accepted online only; physical/offline applications will not be entertained. Interested as well as meeting criteria you can send in as follows:
  • Go to the departmental SAC website, https://www.sac.gov.in, or the career portal, https://career.sac.gov.in.
  • Register on the online recruitment portal, which is open from 1000 hrs on 10.09.2026 to 1700 hrs on 30.09.2026.
  • Aspirants are advised that, Fill in the online registration form carefully, entering correct data in all relevant columns, ensuring fields marked with * (mandatory) are completed.
  • Upload a recent colour passport-size photograph (JPEG, under 1 MB, plain/white background, full face visible, no selfies, no black- along with -white images).
  • Upload your signature as a JPEG file under 1 MB, with an aspect ratio of 7:2.
  • Upload documents related to essential educational qualification along with , where applicable, Caste/Tribe certificate as well as Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) certificate, in the prescribed format (file size under 1 MB each).
  • Review all entered details carefully, since the application can be submitted only once as well as no corrections are possible after clicking 'SUBMIT'.
  • As per the official update, Submit the application before 1700 hrs on 30.09.2026 along with note the application number provided for future correspondence.
  • Take a printout of the application summary for future reference, as the portal will not be available for printing after 1700 hrs on 30.09.2026.
  • Interested applicants should know that, additionally Read: GSRTC Helper Recruitment 2026 Notification Out - send in Online for 2,510 Posts
SAC Recruitment 2026 Important Instructions
  • Only Indian Nationals are eligible to send in.
  • Only applications made online will be considered; physical applications will not be entertained.
  • There is no application fee for any post.
  • The prescribed qualification against each post must have been completed within the stipulated duration of the course as prescribed by the University/Institution.
  • The department has confirmed that, Where a university mentions only CGPA/grading point, that CGPA must independently meet DOS/ISRO's qualification criteria; conversion of CGPA to percentage is not permitted for determining qualification .
  • Where both CGPA as well as percentage are mentioned, at least one of the two must meet the DOS/ISRO requirements norms.
  • For aspirants with Dual/Integrated Degrees, specific CGPA/percentage reckoning rules send in as detailed in the departmental circular.
  • The official notification states that, All communication regarding further recruitment process/personal interview will be sent only through email or published on the SAC website - aspirants must furnish a correct email ID along with review it regularly.
  • applicants must produce original documents along with self-attested copies (mark sheets/degrees, caste/tribe certificate, NOC, declaration, etc.) at the time of interview; failure to do therefore means the candidate will not be permitted to appear for interview in addition to TA will not be paid.
  • The department has confirmed that, If any information in the online application is found false at any stage, or if the candidate does not fulfil the prescribed criteria, the candidature will be cancelled.
  • Aspirants are advised that, In case of multiple applications for the same post, the last application submitted before the closing date will be considered.
  • aspirants employed under Central/State Government, PSUs, or Autonomous Bodies must submit a 'No Objection Certificate' (NOC) from their employer at the time of interview.
  • applicants possessing degrees from foreign universities must produce an equivalency certificate from the Association of Indian Universities (AIU), New Delhi, at the time of interview.
  • PwBD applicants must submit an original disability certificate (minimum 40% disability) in the prescribed format at the time of interview.
  • Shortlisted JRFs are encouraged to register for a Ph.D. from a recognised university on a topic benefitting both the individual in addition to SAC, yet must work extra time to full the Ph.D. research, for which no separate leave will be granted.
  • Clearance from the appropriate SAC/ISRO authority must be taken before publishing any work report.
  • JRF/RA/PS-I will be governed by the disciplinary regulations of SAC/ISRO.
  • On completion of tenure or resignation, a detailed consolidated report of research work done must be submitted.
  • Canvassing in any form will lead to disqualification. No interim correspondence or phone calls will be entertained.
  • The department has confirmed that, Shortlisted aspirants will be posted at SAC, Ahmedabad, although may be required to work as well as stay at any location in India during the project tenure.
  • Outstation test-takers called for interview will be paid to- as well as -fro Second/Sleeper Class railway fare or non-AC bus fare or actual fare, whichever is less, as per shortest distance, on production of proof of journey.
  • The department has confirmed that, aspirants pursuing professional courses through Open in addition to Distance Learning (ODL) are not shortlisted .
  • SAC/ISRO reserves the right to cancel/postpone the interview without assigning any reason, as well as to terminate the contract even before project completion, against which no appeal can be made.
  • Any Addendum/Update/Corrigendum will only be published on the SAC website - aspirants should verify regularly for updates.
SAC Recruitment 2026 Important Links
  • submit Online: Click the link below
  • Authorized announcement PDF : Use the link provided
  • Authorized site: Use the link provided
  • test-takers holding a relevant Ph.D. or M.Sc./M.E./M.Tech. qualification can as well explore more Research Fellow Jobs along with ISRO Recruitment 2026 notifications for related openings. Those interested in space along with remote-sensing research roles can confirm more Gujarat Government Jobs for opportunities based in along with around Ahmedabad. Applicants with a science or engineering postgraduate degree can as well browse M.Sc/M.Tech Government Jobs in addition to PSU Recruitment 2026 matching their qualification.

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