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

SAC Vacancy 2026 covers 48 posts distributed across 16 post codes, grouped under JRF (Post Codes 01–07), RA (Post Codes 08–10), and PS-I (Post Codes 11–16). The post-wise vacancy breakdown is given below. The notification clarifies that the number of vacancies indicated is provisional and may be increased or decreased based on SAC's actual requirements. SAC also reserves the right to cancel recruitment or not fill any post as per administrative convenience.

Eligibility for SAC Recruitment 2026 varies by post code and is based on educational qualification, age limit, and (for JRF posts) a qualifying national-level test. Only Indian Nationals are eligible to apply. Meeting the prescribed qualification is a minimum requirement only and does not automatically make a candidate eligible for the selection process. Wherever an M.E./M.Tech degree is prescribed, candidates 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, candidates 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, and CGPA cannot be converted to a percentage (or vice versa) to determine eligibility, even if the university prescribes a conversion formula

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 inst

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 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.

There is no application fee for any post under SAC Recruitment 2026. This applies to all categories and all post codes (01 to 16).

The SAC Recruitment 2026 selection process is interview-based. Meeting the prescribed minimum qualification does not automatically make a candidate eligible for the selection process. 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. The list of shortlisted candidates and interview schedule will be published on the SAC website. 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. The selection committee will interview eligible candidates, and the selection panel will be prepared based on interview performance only.

JRF: Engaged initially for one year, extendable based on assessment of work and 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 and 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 and project requirement. All PS-I positions are co-terminus with the project. The positions are temporary and for a specific duration only, and do not confer any claim or right to regular appointment in any DOS/ISRO Centre.

Only Indian Nationals are eligible to apply. 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. Where a university mentions only CGPA/grading point, that CGPA must independently meet DOS/ISRO's eligibility criteria; conversion of CGPA to percentage is not permitted for determining eligibility. Where both CGPA and percentage are mentioned, at least one of the two must meet the DOS/ISRO eligibility norms. For candidates with Dual/Integrated Degrees, specific CGPA/percentage reckoning rules apply as detailed in the official notification. All communication regarding further recruitment process/personal interview will be sent only through email or