ISRO SAC Recruitment 2026: 48 JRF, Research Associate & Project Scientist-I Posts, Apply Online

⚡ 10-Second Verdict

ISRO SAC Recruitment 2026 — Overview

Important Dates

ISRO SAC Vacancy 2026 — Complete Post-Code & Qualification Table

Minimum Marks / CGPA Rule

🚨 JRF Applicants Need NET / GATE / Eligible National-Level Examination

Applicants for Junior Research Fellow Post Codes 01–07 must also have qualified at least one of the following:

• ✓ CSIR-UGC National Eligibility Test, including Lectureship / Assistant Professorship
• ✓ GATE — Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering
• ✓ Eligible national-level examination conducted by specified Central Government departments/agencies/institutions such as DST, DBT, DAE, DOS, DRDO, MoE, ICAR, ICMR, IIT, IISc, IISER, NISER etc.

Age Limit

Upper-Age Relaxation

• ✓ SC/ST — 5 years
• ✓ OBC-NCL — 3 years
• ✓ Serving Central Government employees, PwBD candidates, Ex-servicemen etc. — as per Government of India rules/orders

Fellowship / Emoluments

The Research Associate amount is fixed at one of the three stated levels depending on the candidate's qualification and experience.

Selection Process — No Written Exam Mentioned

Possessing the minimum qualification does not automatically guarantee an interview.

Tenure — These Are Temporary Research Positions

Which Candidates Have the Best Post-Code Match?

Documents to Keep Ready

• ✓ Relevant B.E./B.Tech/M.Sc/M.E./M.Tech/PhD degree and mark sheets
• ✓ NET/GATE/national-level qualifying score card for JRF applicants
• ✓ Experience proof and SCI publication details where applicable to Research Associate eligibility
• ✓ SC/ST/OBC-NCL certificate where applicable
• ✓ PwBD certificate where applicable
• ✓ NOC for candidates working in Central/State Government, PSU, Autonomous Body etc., to be produced at interview
• ✓ AIU equivalency certificate at interview if the degree is from a foreign university

Photo, Signature & Upload Specifications

Photograph

• ✓ Recent colour passport-size photograph
• ✓ JPEG format
• ✓ Less than 1 MB
• ✓ Full frontal face clearly visible
• ✓ Plain / white background

Signature

The signature must be a JPEG file below 1 MB with an aspect ratio of 7:2.

Example given by SAC: if width is 70 pixels, height should be 20 pixels.

Supporting Certificates

Where required, qualification/category/PwBD documents must be uploaded in the prescribed format and should be below the file-size limit specified by SAC.

Qualification Must Be Complete by 30 September 2026

How to Apply Online for ISRO SAC Recruitment 2026

Common Mistakes That Can Cost Your SAC Application

• × Applying to a post code because the discipline looks similar without checking the exact qualification
• × Forgetting the separate NET/GATE/national-test requirement for JRF
• × Converting CGPA to percentage contrary to SAC instructions
• × Rounding marks upward to cross the minimum percentage
• × Applying while the final qualifying result is still awaited
• × Uploading a selfie, black-and-white photograph or blurred image
• × Clicking SUBMIT without reviewing the preview
• × Failing to save the application number and application summary

Who Should Apply?

• ✓ Your exact degree/specialisation appears under the post code you intend to select
• ✓ You satisfy the relevant minimum marks / CGPA rule
• ✓ Your qualifying degree/result is complete by 30 September 2026
• ✓ For JRF, you hold a valid qualifying NET/GATE/eligible national-level score
• ✓ You are genuinely interested in the research scope mentioned for that post code

Sarkari Nokrii Candidate Tools for ISRO SAC Application

This is exactly the type of application where last-minute file preparation can create avoidable problems. SAC has specific requirements for photo, signature and supporting document uploads.

Final 60-Second Pre-Submission Checklist

• ✓ I selected the correct post code.
• ✓ My discipline exactly satisfies the advertised essential qualification.
• ✓ My marks/CGPA satisfy the applicable minimum without rounding or unauthorised conversion.
• ✓ My qualifying result is declared by 30 September 2026.
• ✓ If applying for JRF, my qualifying exam score is valid on the closing date.
• ✓ My photograph is recent, colour, clear and not a selfie.
• ✓ My signature follows the required 7:2 aspect ratio.
• ✓ I reviewed the complete form before clicking SUBMIT.
• ✓ I saved my application number and application summary.

What Happens After You Apply?

If required, SAC will shortlist candidates based on academic record and subject specialisation. The list of shortlisted candidates and interview schedule will be published on the SAC website.

Interview call letters will be sent through email to shortlisted candidates. Candidates should therefore keep the registered email account active and regularly check the SAC website.

Posting & Research Mobility

Selected candidates will be posted at Space Applications Centre, Ahmedabad.

However, project/research work may require candidates to work and stay at other locations anywhere in India during the tenure.

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Final Candidate Advice

This is not a recruitment where candidates should look only at “48 ISRO vacancies” and submit a form.

There are 16 different post codes, and the qualifying disciplines vary significantly. The safest method is to identify your exact degree and specialisation first, then check the post code, marks/CGPA, age and any additional JRF or RA condition.

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