🚀 ISRO SAC Recruitment 2026 – Junior Research Fellows, Research Associates & Project Scientist Positions

The Space Applications Centre (SAC), Ahmedabad, one of the lead centres of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), has announced recruitment under Advertisement No. SAC:02:2026 dated 10 September 2026. Online applications are invited for temporary positions of Junior Research Fellows (JRFs), Research Associates (RAs), and Project Scientist-I (PS-I).

📅 Application Timeline

  • Start Date: 10 September 2026 (10:00 AM)
  • Last Date: 30 September 2026 (5:00 PM)
  • Mode of Application: Online via official recruitment portal

🎓 Positions and Essential Qualifications

  • Post Code 01 – JRF (03 Posts): M.E./M.Tech in Semiconductor Technology, Quantum, Nano Electronics, RF & Microwave or related disciplines. Work involves superconducting receiver front-ends, RF circuit design, simulations, and cryogenic testing.
  • Post Code 02 – JRF (07 Posts): M.E./M.Tech in Electronics & Communication, VLSI, Embedded Systems, Signal Processing, Micro/Nano Electronics. Work includes ASIC design, mixed-signal circuits, FPGA/VHDL firmware development, and algorithm coding for satellite data.
  • Post Code 03 – JRF (05 Posts): B.E./B.Tech in Engineering Physics OR M.E./M.Tech/M.Sc. in Physics, Photonics, Optoelectronics, Optics, Material Science, Nanotechnology. Work includes experimental setups, photonics device characterization, TCAD simulations, and packaging technologies.
  • Post Code 04 – JRF (10 Posts): M.E./M.Tech/M.Sc. in Atmospheric Sciences, Meteorology, Oceanography, Physics, Mathematics. Work involves satellite data assimilation, monsoon studies, severe weather prediction, and hydrological parameter retrieval.
  • Post Code 05 – JRF (02 Posts): M.E./M.Tech/M.Sc. in Geophysics, Geosciences, Earth Sciences, Geotechnical Engineering. Work includes oceanographic parameter retrieval, calibration/validation, and coastal ecosystem studies.
  • Post Code 06 – JRF (04 Posts): M.E./M.Tech/M.Sc. in Computer Science/Engineering. Work involves AI/ML integration, climate data processing, SAR data analysis, and hydrological modelling.
  • Post Code 07 – JRF (02 Posts): M.E./M.Tech/M.Sc. in Geo-informatics/Remote Sensing & GIS. Work includes GIS support, geospatial database preparation, UAV LiDAR studies, and NISAR data analysis.
  • Post Code 08 – Research Associate (06 Posts): Ph.D. in Oceanic Sciences, Marine Sciences, Environment Modeling, Atmospheric Sciences, Meteorology, Earth System Sciences, Physics OR M.E./M.Tech with 3 years’ research/teaching experience and at least one SCI journal publication.

📍 Scope of Work

Selected candidates will contribute to cutting-edge research in areas such as semiconductor devices, photonics, atmospheric sciences, oceanography, geophysics, AI/ML applications, GIS, and satellite data assimilation. The work involves experimental setups, algorithm development, advanced simulations, and participation in field campaigns.

🔗 Official Portal

Applications must be submitted online through the official ISRO SAC recruitment portal: https://www.isro.gov.in

✅ Final Takeaway

The ISRO SAC Recruitment 2026 offers a unique opportunity for researchers and scientists to contribute to India’s space missions and societal applications of space technology. With multiple positions across diverse disciplines, aspirants should apply before 30 September 2026 and prepare to engage in advanced scientific research at one of ISRO’s premier centres.

Issued by Space Applications Centre (SAC), ISRO – Advertisement No. SAC:02:2026 dated 10 September 2026.