ISRO SAC Recruitment 2026 Apply For 49 Scientist/Engineer Posts

ISRO SAC Scientist/Engineer Recruitment 2026: The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), Space Applications Centre (SAC), Ahmedabad, has released an official notification for the recruitment of high-level technical professionals. This recruitment drive aims to fill 49 vacancies for the Scientist/Engineer ‘SD’ and Scientist/Engineer ‘SC’ positions. Aspiring candidates seeking to contribute to India’s space missions in areas such as satellite communications, remote sensing, and 6G technology are encouraged to apply through the official online portal before the deadline.

ISRO SAC Recruitment 2026 Overview

ISRO SAC Notification 2026 Important Dates

ISRO SAC Jobs 2026 Vacancy Details

The recruitment offers 49 prestigious positions across various specialized domains. Candidates will be involved in advanced space research, design of communication systems, and satellite data processing to support national development and planetary missions.

Educational Details

• Scientist/Engineer ‘SD’ (01-03): M.E./M.Tech/MS/M.Sc (Engg) with minimum 60% (or 6.5 CGPA) AND/OR PhD in related fields. A B.E./B.Tech/B.Sc (Engg) with 65% (or 6.84 CGPA) is also required as a pre-requisite.

• Scientist/Engineer ‘SC’ (04-11): M.E./M.Tech with 60% (or 6.5 CGPA) and B.E./B.Tech with 65% (or 6.84 CGPA).

• Scientist/Engineer ‘SC’ (12-16): M.Sc with 65% (or 6.84 CGPA) and B.Sc with 60% (or 6.5 CGPA).

Salary and Benefits

• Scientist/Engineer ‘SD’: Pay Level 11 (₹67,100 – ₹2,08,700).

• Scientist/Engineer ‘SC’: Pay Level 10 (₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500).

• Additional Benefits: Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), Transport Allowance, Medical facilities, and Canteen facilities as per government rules.

Age Limit (as on 12.02.2026)

• Scientist/Engineer ‘SD’: 18–35 years.

• Scientist/Engineer ‘SC’ (M.E./M.Tech Based): 18–30 years.

• Scientist/Engineer ‘SC’ (M.Sc Based): 18–28 years.

• Age relaxation is applicable for SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-servicemen as per Govt. of India rules.

ISRO SAC Scientist/Engineer Vacancy: Selection Process

1. For SD Posts: Initial screening of applications followed by a Personal Interview. Selection is based solely on interview performance.

2. For SC Posts: A two-level process consisting of:

   • Written Test: Includes Part-A (Discipline-specific), Part-B (Aptitude), and Part-C (Technical Descriptive for M.Tech candidates).

   • Personal Interview: Candidates are shortlisted for interview in a 1:5 ratio based on written test scores.

   • Final Panel: 50% weightage to written test and 50% to interview.

Application Fee

Initially, all applicants must pay ₹750. However, refunds are provided to those who attend the written test:

• Full Refund (₹750): For Women, SC, ST, PwBD, and Ex-Servicemen.

• Partial Refund (₹500): For all other candidates (₹250 is retained as the application fee).

• Note: No application fee is charged for Scientist/Engineer ‘SD’ posts (Post Codes 01-03).

How to Apply

1. Visit the official SAC recruitment portal at https://careers.sac.gov.in.
2. Register your details on the ISRO Live Register portal.
3. Log in using your registration number to fill out the online application form.
4. Upload required documents: Recent color photograph, signature, and educational certificates in the specified formats (.jpg/.pdf).
5. Pay the application fee of ₹750 through the integrated payment gateway (Net Banking/UPI/Cards).
6. Verify all details carefully and click “Submit” (once submitted, the form cannot be edited).
7. Download and print the application summary for future reference.

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