ISRO SAC Recruitment 2026, Online Form for 49 Scientist/ Engineer Vacancies
Post Date: 28 January 2026
Short Information: The Space Applications Centre (SAC), ISRO has released an official notification for the recruitment of 49 Scientist/Engineer ‘SD’ & ‘SC’ vacancies in various disciplines. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online at the official website isro.gov.in from 23rd January 2026 to 12th February 2026. Read below for vacancy details, eligibility criteria, exam pattern, and direct application links.
INDIAN SPACE RESEARCH ORGANISATION (ISRO)
SPACE APPLICATIONS CENTRE (SAC) RECRUITMENT 2026
ADVT NO. SAC:01:2026
WWW.ALLGOVTJOBSINDIA.IN
ISRO SAC Recruitment 2026: Overview
| Organization | Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) |
| Centre | Space Applications Centre (SAC), Ahmedabad |
| Post Name | Scientist / Engineer ‘SD’ & ‘SC’ |
| Total Vacancies | 49 Posts |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | www.isro.gov.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release | 23 January 2026 |
| Apply Online Start | 23 January 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 12 February 2026 |
Application Fee
- Initial Fee (All Candidates): Rs. 750/-
- Refund (General/OBC/EWS): Rs. 500/- (After appearing in Exam).
- Refund (SC/ST/PwD/Women): Rs. 750/- (Full Refund after Exam).
- Payment Mode: Online (Card/UPI/Net Banking).
Vacancy Details (Discipline-Wise)
Total 49 vacancies are distributed across various disciplines:
| Discipline | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Electronics & Communication | 13 |
| Atmospheric Science | 08 |
| Computer Science Engg | 08 |
| Agriculture | 06 |
| Power Electronics | 04 |
| RF & Microwave | 02 |
| Wireless Communication | 02 |
| Civil Engg (Hydrology/Agri) | 01 |
| Applied Optics | 01 |
| Agricultural Physics | 01 |
| Statistics | 01 |
| Physical Oceanography | 01 |
| Marine Biology | 01 |
| Total | 49 |
Eligibility Criteria
| Post / Discipline | Educational Qualification | Age Limit |
|---|---|---|
| RF & Microwave / Wireless Comm. | PhD OR ME/M.Tech (Min 60%) OR BE/B.Tech (Min 65%). | 18-35 Years |
| Electronics & Comm / VLSI / Power Elec / Optics | ME/M.Tech in relevant field (Min 60%) OR BE/B.Tech (Min 65%). | 18-30 Years |
| Computer Science (IT/AI) | ME/M.Tech in CS/IT/AI (Min 60%) OR BE/B.Tech (Min 65%). | 18-30 Years |
| Agriculture / Statistics / Oceanography | M.Sc in relevant field (Min 65%) OR B.Sc (Min 60%). | 18-28 Years |
Selection Process
- Written Exam: Offline mode. Includes Discipline Specific, Aptitude & Descriptive (for M.E/M.Tech posts).
- Personal Interview: Shortlisted candidates from written exam.
- Final Merit: Based on performance in Written Test and Interview.
Exam Pattern
| Part | Subjects | Marks / Qs | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Part A | Engineering Discipline | 80 Marks (M.Sc) 60 Marks (ME/MTech) |
90 Min / 75 Min |
| Part B | Aptitude Test | 20 Marks (15 Qs) | 30 Min |
| Part C | Descriptive (Tech) | 20 Marks | 30 Min |
*Note: Part C is only for M.E/M.Tech based recruitment. Negative marking of 1/3rd in Part A.
Salary Structure
- Basic Pay: Rs. 56,100/- per month (Level 10).
- Gross Salary: Approx. Rs. 84,000/- per month (including DA, HRA, TA).
How to Apply Online
- Visit the official website www.sac.gov.in or isro.gov.in.
- Go to the “Recruitment” section.
- Register to get a unique Registration Number.
- Log in and fill the application form with personal and qualification details.
- Upload scanned Photograph and Signature.
- Pay the application fee of Rs. 750/- online.
- Submit and print the application form.
| IMPORTANT LINKS | |
|---|---|
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Download Notification PDF | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
| Join Arattai Channel | Click Here |
| Join Telegram Channel | Click Here |
| Join WhatsApp Channel | Click Here |
❓ FAQs – ISRO SAC Recruitment 2026
► 1. What is the last date to apply?
The last date for online application is 12th February 2026.
► 2. Is there an application fee refund?
Yes, full refund for SC/ST/Women and partial refund (Rs. 500) for others after appearing in the written test.
► 3. What is the salary for Scientist ‘SD’?
The basic pay is Rs. 56,100/- with a gross salary of approx Rs. 84,000/-.
► 4. How many vacancies are there?
There are a total of 49 vacancies for Scientist/Engineer posts.