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Recruitment Overview
- Space Applications Centre, ISRO invites online applications for Research Associate and Project Scientist-I positions under Advertisement SAC:02:2026.
- This consolidated listing covers post codes 08 to 16 at Ahmedabad.
- The positions are temporary and do not confer a right to regular ISRO appointment.
Vacancy Breakup
- Research Associate post codes 08 to 10: 8 positions in total.
- Project Scientist-I post codes 11 to 16: 7 positions in total.
- Combined total: 15 positions.
Educational Qualification
- Post-code-specific Ph.D./M.E./M.Tech/M.Sc or accepted equivalent in the notified science and engineering discipline, with prescribed research experience/publications for Research Associate positions where applicable.
- M.E./M.Tech, where prescribed: minimum 60% or 6.5 CGPA; M.Sc/B.E./B.Tech, where prescribed: minimum 65% or 6.84 CGPA.
- Read the individual post-code qualification and scope of work before selecting a position.
Age Limit
- Maximum 35 years as on 30 September 2026.
- SC/ST: 5 years; OBC-NCL: 3 years.
- Central Government employees, PwBD and ex-servicemen receive relaxation under Government of India rules.
Important Dates
- Online registration opens: 10 September 2026 at 10:00 AM.
- Last date and time: 30 September 2026 at 5:00 PM.
- Interview schedule: to be published on the SAC website; shortlisted candidates receive call letters by email.
Application Fee
- No application fee for any post.
Selection Process
- Academic-record and subject-specialisation based shortlisting, if required.
- Interview of shortlisted eligible candidates.
- Final panel is prepared from interview performance only.
How to Apply
- Open the SAC recruitment portal and select Advertisement SAC:02:2026.
- Choose the eligible Research Associate or Project Scientist-I post code.
- Enter qualification, research experience, publications and contact details exactly as supported by records.
- Upload the portal-requested documents and submit before 5:00 PM on 30 September 2026.
- Note the application number and print the application summary immediately.
Check Before Submission
- Match the exact qualification, research experience and specialisation with the selected post code.
- Verify marks/CGPA without rounding and provide complete publication/experience evidence where required.
- Check email address, mobile number, category and uploaded documents.
- Print the summary before the application portal closes.
Official Information
- Official notification: https://www.isro.gov.in/media_isro/pdf/recruitmentNotice/2026/Sept/SAC_02_2026_dated_09092026.pdf
- Official recruitment page: https://www.isro.gov.in/SACRecruitment21.html
- Direct application portal: https://career.sac.gov.in
- Advertisement SAC:02:2026 and later official notices prevail over this summary.
- Space Applications Centre, ISRO invites online applications for Research Associate and Project Scientist-I positions under Advertisement SAC:02:2026.
- This consolidated listing covers post codes 08 to 16 at Ahmedabad.
- The positions are temporary and do not confer a right to regular ISRO appointment.
Vacancy Breakup
- Research Associate post codes 08 to 10: 8 positions in total.
- Project Scientist-I post codes 11 to 16: 7 positions in total.
- Combined total: 15 positions.
Educational Qualification
- Post-code-specific Ph.D./M.E./M.Tech/M.Sc or accepted equivalent in the notified science and engineering discipline, with prescribed research experience/publications for Research Associate positions where applicable.
- M.E./M.Tech, where prescribed: minimum 60% or 6.5 CGPA; M.Sc/B.E./B.Tech, where prescribed: minimum 65% or 6.84 CGPA.
- Read the individual post-code qualification and scope of work before selecting a position.
Age Limit
- Maximum 35 years as on 30 September 2026.
- SC/ST: 5 years; OBC-NCL: 3 years.
- Central Government employees, PwBD and ex-servicemen receive relaxation under Government of India rules.
Important Dates
- Online registration opens: 10 September 2026 at 10:00 AM.
- Last date and time: 30 September 2026 at 5:00 PM.
- Interview schedule: to be published on the SAC website; shortlisted candidates receive call letters by email.
Application Fee
- No application fee for any post.
Selection Process
- Academic-record and subject-specialisation based shortlisting, if required.
- Interview of shortlisted eligible candidates.
- Final panel is prepared from interview performance only.
How to Apply
- Open the SAC recruitment portal and select Advertisement SAC:02:2026.
- Choose the eligible Research Associate or Project Scientist-I post code.
- Enter qualification, research experience, publications and contact details exactly as supported by records.
- Upload the portal-requested documents and submit before 5:00 PM on 30 September 2026.
- Note the application number and print the application summary immediately.
Check Before Submission
- Match the exact qualification, research experience and specialisation with the selected post code.
- Verify marks/CGPA without rounding and provide complete publication/experience evidence where required.
- Check email address, mobile number, category and uploaded documents.
- Print the summary before the application portal closes.
Official Information
- Official notification: https://www.isro.gov.in/media_isro/pdf/recruitmentNotice/2026/Sept/SAC_02_2026_dated_09092026.pdf
- Official recruitment page: https://www.isro.gov.in/SACRecruitment21.html
- Direct application portal: https://career.sac.gov.in
- Advertisement SAC:02:2026 and later official notices prevail over this summary.