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JSAC Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 3 Research Associate & Junior Project Assistant Posts

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Vacancies
18.11.2026 at 09:00 PM
Last Date
Online (Registration) and Offline (Hard Copy submission by Speed Post)
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Ranchi (liable to be posted anywhere in Jharkhand State)
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JSAC Recruitment 2026 : Job Overview

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Post NameResearch Associate (RA) and Junior Project Assistant (JPA)
Total Vacancies3
Application ModeOnline (Registration) and Offline (Hard Copy submission by Speed Post)
Job LocationRanchi (liable to be posted anywhere in Jharkhand State)
Notification NumberJSAC/ 2026/01
Official Websitehttps://jsac.jharkhand.gov.in
Last Updated07 Oct 2026

JSAC Important Dates

EventDate
Online Registration Start Date21.10.2026 at 03:00 PM
Online Registration Closing Date18.11.2026 at 09:00 PM
Last Date for Submission of Hard Copy of Application25.11.2026 till 05:00 PM
Eligibility Cut-off Date01.10.2026

JSAC Vacancy Details (Post-wise)

There are a total of 3 vacancies available under this recruitment notification.
Post CodeName Of PostName Of ProjectGenSTSCOBCTotal
1Research Associate (RA)Development of Infrastructure for Drone based Survey in Jharkhand State11002
2Junior Project Assistant (JPA)Assessment of Land Cover / Land Use & Change Analysis on 1:50,000 scale10001

JSAC Eligibility Criteria

The candidate must be a Citizen of India. All candidates must fulfill eligibility criteria on or before 01.10.2026.
PostQualification Required
Research Associate (RA)Minimum Essential: Ph.D in Remote Sensing & GIS / Geo-informatics / Geology / Forestry / Geophysics / Earth & Atmospheric Sciences / Agriculture / Water Engineering and Management / Civil Engineering / Environmental Science or equivalent from recognized university OR having 3 years of research, teaching and design and development experience after M.Sc / ME / M.Tech with first class in above mentioned discipline. Additional Requirement: One research paper in Science Citation Indexed (SCI) journal. Desirable: Proficiency in image processing & GIS software and DGPS Survey; Experience in Data Collection through drone survey and DGPS and processing of data; DGCA approved Remote Pilot Certificate (RPC) holder for flying of drone will be preferred.
Junior Project Assistant (JPA)Minimum Essential: M.Sc or M.Tech in Remote Sensing & GIS / Geo-informatics / Geology / Forestry / Geophysics/Earth & Atmospheric Sciences / Agriculture / Water Engineering and Management / Civil Engineering / Environmental Science or equivalent with first class from recognized university. Desirable: Working experience in image processing and GIS software.

JSAC Age Limit

PostAge Limit As On 01 10 2026
Research Associate (RA)Up to 35 Years
Junior Project Assistant (JPA)Up to 28 Years
Age Relaxation
CategoryRelaxation
ST / SC candidates of Jharkhand State5 Years
OBC (BC-I/BC-II) candidates of Jharkhand State3 Years

JSAC Salary

RA/JPA will not be entitled to any other benefits like Dearness Allowance, Provident Fund, Pension benefit, Gratuity, medical benefit, and annual increment etc. They are entitled only to casual leave as per rules and guidelines of Jharkhand Space Application Center and Govt. of Jharkhand.
PostTotal Monthly Emoluments Rs
Research Associate (RA)47,000/- (Fixed)
Junior Project Assistant (JPA)25,920/- (Fixed)

JSAC Application Fee

Candidates must pay the application fee online to Jharkhand Space Applications Center Account No. - 490210110012465, IFSC Code - BKID0004902, Bank of India, Club Side Branch, Main Road, Ranchi, and fill the UTR No. & Date of payment in the online application form. Application fee once paid is non-refundable.
CategoryFee
General candidatesRs. 500/-
OBC candidatesRs. 300/-
SC/ST candidatesExempted

JSAC Selection Process

Candidates will be screened out on the basis of minimum required qualification. Screened candidates will be called for an interview, and the final list will be prepared based on the merit of the interview. A written test may also be conducted, if required, for short-listing candidates.

Documents Required

Mark-sheets of SSC, Intermediate, Graduation, Post Graduation, Diploma, Ph.D and any other documents related with qualification as desired & applicable Work experience Certificate, if required Certificate of Matriculation as proof of date of birth Caste Certificate issued by competent authority Recent Residential Certificate by competent authority Original copy of proofs of online payment with UTR number and date of payment with full name and application no. written on it No Objection Certificate (NOC) if candidates are already in service

JSAC Important Instructions

The appointment will be purely contractual on project basis for a minimum period of one year and may be extended as per project guidelines. Reservation rules of the Government of Jharkhand apply only to BC-I/BC-II, SC, and ST candidates of Jharkhand State. Reserved candidates from other states are treated as General candidates. If applying for more than one post, candidates must submit a separate application and pay the prescribed fee separately for each post. Incomplete applications, applications without required attachments, and those received after the due date will be summarily rejected. No TA/DA will be admissible for attending the written test or interview. The place of posting is Ranchi, but the incumbent is liable to be posted anywhere in Jharkhand State as and when required.

JSAC Recruitment 2026 : How to Apply Online Step-by-Step

  • 1Visit the official website of JSAC at https://jsac.jharkhand.gov.in for online registration starting from 21.10.2026 at 03:00 PM.
  • 2Pay the required application fee online through bank transfer and note down the UTR Number and date of payment.
  • 3Complete the online application form by filling in all required details, including UTR No. and payment date, before 09:00 PM on 18.11.2026.
  • 4Take a printout of the duly filled online application form.
  • 5Attach self-attested true copies of all required documents and the original copy of online payment proof with UTR number, date of payment, full name, and application number written on it.
  • 6Place the documents in a sealed envelope superscribed with "Application for the post of .........................".
  • 7Send the hard copy by Speed Post only to "The Director, Jharkhand Space Applications Center, Department of IT & e- Governance, Govt. of Jharkhand, 2nd Floor, Engineers Hostel -1, Near Gol Chakkar, Dhurwa, Ranchi, Jharkhand, PIN- 834004" on or before 25.11.2026 till 5:00 PM.

JSAC Recruitment 2026 : Important Instructions

The appointment will be purely contractual on project basis for a minimum period of one year and may be extended as per project guidelines. Reservation rules of the Government of Jharkhand apply only to BC-I/BC-II, SC, and ST candidates of Jharkhand State. Reserved candidates from other states are treated as General candidates. If applying for more than one post, candidates must submit a separate application and pay the prescribed fee separately for each post. Incomplete applications, applications without required attachments, and those received after the due date will be summarily rejected. No TA/DA will be admissible for attending the written test or interview. The place of posting is Ranchi, but the incumbent is liable to be posted anywhere in Jharkhand State as and when required.

JSAC Recruitment 2026 : Important Links & Notification PDF

JSAC Recruitment 2026 – Apply (3 Posts) Expert Analysis

Ye notification fresh graduates aur post‑graduates ke liye achi entry point hai, kyunki salary band decent hai aur Jharkhand me field work ka exposure milta hai. Competition moderate hai, lekin proper preparation se selection ka chance high hai.

Who Should Apply JSAC Recruitment 2026 – Apply (3 Posts)

Science, social science ya management background wale candidates jo research ya project support me interest rakhte hain, unke liye ye role perfect hai.

JSAC Recruitment 2026 – Apply (3 Posts) Preparation Tips

1. JSAC ke syllabus ko detail me study karo – General Studies, Reasoning aur English ka weight zyada hai. 2. Previous year papers solve karo aur time management practice karo. 3. Interview ke liye apne research interests aur project management basics ko clear rakho.

JSAC Recruitment 2026 – Apply (3 Posts) Salary Insights

Rs. 25,920‑47,000 ka salary band similar govt posts jaise SSC Junior Engineer ya PO ke comparable hai, lekin JSAC me location allowance aur field exposure se growth prospects achhe hain.

JSAC Recruitment 2026 – Apply (3 Posts) Job Profile

Research Associate ko data collection, analysis aur report writing karni hoti hai, jabki Junior Project Assistant project documentation, coordination aur monitoring me assist karta hai. Dono roles me experience milne par senior research ya project manager positions tak promotion possible hai.

JSAC Recruitment 2026 – Apply (3 Posts) Selection Strategy

Written exam me objective questions par focus karo, especially reasoning aur English. Cut off ke baad interview me apne research methodology aur project handling skills ko confidently present karo. Document verification me sabhi original certificates ready rakho.

JSAC Recruitment 2026 : Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1What is JSAC Recruitment 2026?
A
JSAC Recruitment 2026 is an employment notification published by Jharkhand Space Applications Center for recruiting Research Associate and Junior Project Assistant on a purely contractual basis.
Q2How many vacancies are available under JSAC Recruitment 2026?
A
A total of 3 vacancies are available: 2 for Research Associate and 1 for Junior Project Assistant.
Q3What is the last date to apply online for JSAC Recruitment 2026?
A
The online registration closes on 18.11.2026 at 09:00 PM, and the last date for submitting the hard copy of the application by speed post is 25.11.2026 till 05:00 PM.
Q4What is the qualification required for Research Associate?
A
Candidates must hold a Ph.D in Remote Sensing & GIS / Geo-informatics / Geology / Forestry / Geophysics / Earth & Atmospheric Sciences / Agriculture / Water Engineering / Civil Engineering / Environmental Science or equivalent, with one SCI journal research paper; OR possess 3 years of research, teaching, and design/development experience after M.Sc / ME / M.Tech with first class in the mentioned disciplines.
Q5What is the age limit for Junior Project Assistant?
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The upper age limit is up to 28 years as on 01.10.2026, with age relaxations of 5 years for ST/SC and 3 years for OBC candidates of Jharkhand State.
Q6What is the application fee for JSAC Recruitment 2026?
A
The application fee is Rs. 500/- for General candidates and Rs. 300/- for OBC candidates. SC/ST candidates are exempted from paying the fee.
Q7How should I submit my application?
A
Candidates must first register online at the official website, pay the fee online, print the filled application form, attach self-attested documents and payment proof, and send it by Speed Post to the Director, JSAC, Ranchi.
Q8What is the selection process for these posts?
A
Candidates will be screened based on qualifications and called for an interview. A written test may also be conducted if required for shortlisting.
Q9Is this a permanent government job?
A
No, the appointment is purely contractual on a project basis for a minimum period of one year, extendable based on performance and project requirements.
Q10How can I apply for JSAC Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 3 Research Associate & Junior Project Assistant Posts?
A
Ans: You can apply online through the official recruitment link provided for JSAC Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 3 Research Associate & Junior Project Assistant Posts on www.topsarkarijobs.com. Read the full notification and check your eligibility before applying on the official portal. TopSarkariJobs began compiling verified government-job updates in 2020 and launched online in 2025.
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