The Space Applications Centre (SAC), Ahmedabad under ISRO, Department of Space (DOS) has released the official notification (Advt No. SAC:02:2026) for the recruitment of 48 Junior Research Fellows (JRFs), Research Associates (RAs), and Project Scientist-I (PS-I) on a temporary basis. Eligible candidates can apply online from 10 September 2026 to 30 September 2026 through the official careers portal of SAC ISRO.
Important Dates
| Online Application Start Date | 10 September 2026 (10:00 Hrs) |
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| Last Date to Apply Online | 30 September 2026 (17:00 Hrs) |
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| Last Date to Print Application Summary | 30 September 2026 (17:00 Hrs) |
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Application Fee
- There is no application fee for any post
Age Limit (As on 30.09.2026)
| Post Code 01 to 07 (JRFs) | Maximum 28 Years |
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| Post Code 08 to 16 (RA & PS-I) | Maximum 35 Years |
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| Age Relaxation is applicable as per Govt Rules. |
Eligibility
| JRF | M.E./M.Tech. OR M.Sc. OR B.E./B.Tech. in relevant disciplines (Physics, Electronics, CS, Geoinformatics, etc.) with NET/GATE (where applicable). |
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| RA & PS-I | Ph.D. OR M.E./M.Tech. in specific specialized fields like Marine Science, Earth Science, Remote Sensing, RF & Microwave, etc. |
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ISRO SAC Recruitment 2026: Vacancy Details & Salary
| Post Name | Total Vacancies | Fellowship / Monthly Salary (Plus HRA) |
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| Junior Research Fellow (JRF) (Post Codes 01 to 07) | 33 | Rs. 37,000/- (1st & 2nd yr) | Rs. 42,000/- (subsequent yrs) |
| Research Associate (RA) (Post Codes 08 to 10) | 08 | Rs. 58,000/- (RA-1) | Rs. 61,000/- (RA-2) | Rs. 67,000/- (RA-3) |
| Project Scientist-I (PS-I) (Post Codes 11 to 16) | 07 | Rs. 56,000/- per month |
| Total Vacancies | 48 Posts | |
How to Apply Online for ISRO SAC Recruitment 2026
- Visit the official career portal of ISRO SAC at career.sac.gov.in or www.sac.gov.in.
- Click on the Advertisement Number SAC:02:2026 to read the detailed notification carefully.
- Click on the “Apply Online” link for the respective Post Code you wish to apply for.
- Fill in all the required personal, educational, and experience details in the application form correctly.
- Upload necessary documents, scanned photograph, and signature in the prescribed format and size.
- Since there is no application fee, directly proceed to the final submission.
- After successful submission, do not forget to Print the Application Summary before the deadline of 30 September 2026 (17:00 Hrs) for future reference.
Important Links
Before Applying
Please verify the official notification for complete eligibility, age limits, education qualification, fee rules, and other terms before submitting the online application.
Always confirm dates and fees on the official website before you apply.
