ISRO SAC Recruitment 2026 – Apply for 48 JRF, RA and PS-I Posts

Space Applications Centre (SAC) has issued advertisement number SAC:02:2026 inviting applications in the ISRO SAC Recruitment 2026 drive from those who are in possession of required postgraduate / doctoral degrees for filling up of 48 posts on contract basis. Indian candidates are invited to apply through the online portal between September 10, 2026 and September 30, 2026. The ISRO Research Associate Recruitment 2026 cycle also includes the positions of a Project Scientist-I in various disciplines including electronics, geophysics, hydrology, remote sensing etc. Shortlisting & personal interview (no written test & no application fee will be applicable). The aspirants who are looking for government jobs in ISRO can apply from the official SAC Career’s Website. Eligibility norms for different posts should be carefully checked by the candidates before applying.

About Space Applications Centre, ISRO

Space Applications Centre, Ahmedabad is one of the premier centres of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) under the Department of Space with a mission to design space-borne instruments and space-based applications for the benefit of society. It focuses on communication and navigation, meteorology, oceanography and disaster monitoring technologies. This ISRO SAC Vacancy 2026 notification will imply that ISRO has continued research requirements in areas requiring specialization on particular projects. SAC also has advanced laboratories and mission linked projects, making it an attractive choice for those who want to pursue research in ISRO Government Jobs in India.

Post-wise Vacancy Overview for ISRO SAC Recruitment 2026

Application Timeline and Key Dates

• Advertisement Date: September 10, 2026
• Online Portal Opening Date and Time: September 10, 2026 (1000 hours)
• Online Portal Closing Date and Time: September 30, 2026 (1700 hours)

Fee Charges for Application

• Application Fee: No fee.
• Payment: Not applicable.
• Mode: Online application only.

Educational Qualification Requirements

Mandatory Qualifying Test for JRF Applicants

In addition to their educational qualification, the applicants must have qualified one of the following for Junior Research Fellow posts as per Post Codes 01-07.

• National Eligibility Test (NET) conducted by CSIR-UGC including Lectureship/Assistant Professorship.
• Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE)
• The national level exam is conducted by the central government departments or agencies like DST, DBT, DAE, DOS, DRDO, MoE, ICAR, ICMR, IIT, IISc, IISER, NISER etc.
• The result or score card of the qualifying examination should be valid until the deadline for online application, which is September 30, 2026.

Age Eligibility Norms (as on September 30, 2026)

• JRF: Maximum 28 years.
• RA: Maximum 35 years.
• PS-I: Maximum 35 years.

Relaxation Rules for Applicants

• SC/ST: 5 years.
• OBC-NCL: 3 years.

Salary Structure for ISRO SAC Recruitment 2026

Duration and Extension of Appointment

• Junior Research Fellow: Initially for 1 year and may be extended up to 5 years with performance and project requirements.
• Research Associate: initial appointment for 1 year renewable up to 3 years if project needs and performance.
• Project Scientist-I: 1 year or duration of the project, whichever is applicable.
• Temporary: All posts are temporary and there is no right to regular appointment in DOS / ISRO centres.
• ISRO SAC Jobs 2026: The positions will be to be filled only for the sanctioned period of the project.

Selection Procedure for ISRO SAC Recruitment 2026

• Having the required qualification is the minimum criteria and does not automatically qualify the candidate for the selection process.
• If there is a huge number of applications received, shortlisting will be done based on academic record and specialization of the subject in the post code.
• The outcome of the shortlist of candidates for the selection by the committee of the SAC will be final and binding.
• Only the official SAC website will have the list of shortlisted candidates and interview schedule.
• The interview call letters will be sent to the shortlisted candidates by e-mail only and no communication will be sent to the candidates who are not shortlisted.
• The final selection is to be made solely on the basis of performance in Personal interview as there is no written test involved in the process.
• The selected candidates will be posted at SAC Ahmedabad on Government Jobs in Gujarat but during the course of the project they might be asked to work anywhere in India.

Study Resources for GATE/NET and Interview Preparation

• GATE Preparation: Use GATE previous year solved papers by Made Easy or GATE Academy.
• CSIR-UGC NET: Use Arihant guide for Life Sciences, Physical Sciences or Mathematical Sciences or MTG guide.
• Subject Books: Read standard postgraduate books from the applied discipline.
• Research Papers: Read relevant research papers and review articles for interview preparation (subject specific).
• ISRO Resources: Read ISRO and SAC publications, ISRO annual reports and mission briefs.
• Mission Knowledge: Study projects such as NISAR that are relevant to the advertised research positions.

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Benefits of Practicing Previous Year Question Papers

• Explain exam pattern, difficulty of questions and the approximate distribution of marks for the various topics.
• Develops speed and accuracy in dealing with the time limit of these competitive exams
• Helps with the identification of concepts that are to be repeated, which can be focused when revising the high-weightage concepts
• Gives a realistic idea of the score that is required to be in a valid and competitive range for this ISRO SAC Vacancy 2026 opportunity.
• Clears concepts which is also helpful in the personal interview round of this recruitment
• Minimizes exam-day stress by acclimating candidates to the reality of the tests and question format

Steps to Apply Online for ISRO SAC Recruitment 2026

• Visit the official SAC website at – https://www.sac.gov.in/
• Go to the “Careers” section on the website.
• Click on the advert in “ADVT NO. SAC:02:2026” for JRF RA and PS-I posts.
• Please read the full notification before applying to know about the eligibility criteria of the post and the required documents.
• Go to the official site of SAC careers at careers.sac.gov.in to apply.
• To obtain the login credentials you need to register on the portal using valid personal email ID and mobile number.
• Log in and complete the Online Application Form Section-wise with accurate personal & educational details for this ISRO Research Associate Recruitment 2026 Cycle.
• Submit a recent colour passport size photograph (jpg (less than 1MB) with a scanned signature in the correct aspect ratio.
• Attach all required documents for essential qualification category certificate and PwBD certificate (where applicable)
• Be sure to review all the completed information carefully because you cannot make corrections after submitting the application.
• Print a copy of the application summary immediately after submitting the application – this application will not be available to print after the closing date on September 30, 2026.

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