Space Applications Centre (ISRO SAC) Scientist/Engineer Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 49 Posts

Space Applications Centre (ISRO SAC) Scientist/Engineer Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 49 Posts

Space Applications Centre (ISRO SAC) Scientist/Engineer Recruitment 2026

The Space Applications Centre (SAC), Ahmedabad, under the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), has released an official notification for the recruitment of 49 Scientist/Engineer Posts. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online through the official ISRO SAC website. The last date to submit the application form is 12-02-2026. This recruitment offers a significant opportunity for engineering and science graduates to join India's premier space research organization.

Overview

Vacancy Details

Eligibility Criteria

Eligibility for Scientist/Engineer 'SD' (Post Codes 01-03)

• Essential Qualification: PhD in fields related to respective discipline (RF and Microwave Engineering / Electronics and Communication/Wireless Communication/Satellite Communication/Digital Communication / Agricultural Physics/Agricultural Meteorology). Must also hold M.E./M.Tech/M.Sc (Engg)/MS/M.Sc or equivalent with aggregate minimum 60% or CGPA 6.5; and/or B.E./B.Tech/B.Sc (Engg) or equivalent with aggregate minimum 65% or CGPA 6.84; and/or B.Sc with 60% marks or CGPA 6.5 on a 10-point scale, in relevant fields.
• Age Limit: 18–35 years as on 12.02.2026.
• Experience: Not specified (Freshers eligible).

Eligibility for Scientist/Engineer 'SC' (Post Code 04 – Electronics and Communication)

• Essential Qualification: M.E./M.Tech in RF Engineering/Microwave Engineering/Radar Engineering/Electronics/Electronics & Communication/Electronics & Electrical Engineering or equivalent with minimum 60% or CGPA/CPI 6.5; and B.E./B.Tech in Electronics/Electronics & Communication/Electronics & Electrical Engineering/Electronics and Instrumentation/Electrical Engineering or equivalent with minimum 65% or CGPA/CPI 6.84.
• Age Limit: 18–30 years as on 12.02.2026.

Eligibility for Scientist/Engineer 'SC' (Post Code 05 – Electronics and Communication)

• Essential Qualification: M.E./M.Tech in Microelectronics/VLSI Design/Embedded Systems/VLSI and Embedded Systems/Integrated Circuits and Systems/Semiconductor Technologies or equivalent with minimum 60% or CGPA/CPI 6.5; and B.E./B.Tech in Electronics/Electronics & Communication/Electronics & Electrical Engineering/Electrical Engineering or equivalent with minimum 65% or CGPA/CPI 6.84.
• Age Limit: 18–30 years as on 12.02.2026.

Eligibility for Scientist/Engineer 'SC' (Post Code 06 – Electronics and Communication)

• Essential Qualification: M.E./M.Tech in Wireless Communication/Satellite Communication/Digital Communication or equivalent with minimum 60% or CGPA/CPI 6.5; and B.E./B.Tech in Electronics/Electronics & Communication/Electronics & Electrical Engineering/Electrical Engineering or equivalent with minimum 65% or CGPA/CPI 6.84.
• Age Limit: 18–30 years as on 12.02.2026.

Eligibility for Scientist/Engineer 'SC' (Post Codes 07 and 08 – Computer Science Engineering)

• Essential Qualification: M.E./M.Tech in Computer Science & Engineering/Computer Engineering/Information Technology/AI & ML/Computer Vision/Data Science/Cyber Security (and for Post Code 08 also M.E./M.Tech in Computer Science/Information Technology/Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning) or equivalent with minimum 60% or CGPA/CPI 6.5; and B.E./B.Tech in corresponding Computer Science/IT related disciplines with minimum 65% or CGPA/CPI 6.84.
• Age Limit: 18–30 years as on 12.02.2026.

Eligibility for Scientist/Engineer 'SC' (Post Code 09 – Power Electronics)

• Essential Qualification: M.E./M.Tech in Power Electronics/Power System Engineering/Power Electronics & Drives/Power Control & Drives/Power & Industrial Drives/Electronics & Communication Engineering/Electronics and Electrical Engineering/Instrumentation & Control/Electrical Engineering or equivalent with minimum 60% or CGPA/CPI 6.5; and B.E./B.Tech in the corresponding disciplines with minimum 65% or CGPA/CPI 6.84.
• Age Limit: 18–30 years as on 12.02.2026.

Eligibility for Scientist/Engineer 'SC' (Post Code 10 – Applied Optics/Optical Engineering)

• Essential Qualification: M.E./M.Tech in Applied Optics/Optical Engineering/Optics & Photonics/Optics and Optoelectronics or equivalent with minimum 60% or CGPA/CPI 6.5; and B.E./B.Tech in Applied Optics/Optics and Optoelectronics/Optical Engineering/Optics & Photonics Engineering/Engineering Physics or equivalent, or M.Sc (Physics), with minimum 65% or CGPA/CPI 6.84.
• Age Limit: 18–30 years as on 12.02.2026.

Eligibility for Scientist/Engineer 'SC' (Post Code 11 – Civil/Agricultural Engineering/Hydrology)

• Essential Qualification: M.E./M.Tech in Civil Engineering/Agricultural Engineering/Hydrology with specialization in Water Resources Engineering or Soil/Land and Water Engineering or Surface/Ground Water Hydrology or equivalent with minimum 60% or CGPA/CPI 6.5; and B.E./B.Tech in Civil/Agricultural Engineering or equivalent with minimum 65% or CGPA/CPI 6.84.
• Age Limit: 18–30 years as on 12.02.2026.

Eligibility for Scientist/Engineer 'SC' (Post Code 12 – Agriculture)

• Essential Qualification: M.Sc in Agronomy/Horticulture/Agricultural Statistics/Agricultural Physics/Agricultural Meteorology or equivalent with minimum 65% or CGPA 6.84; and B.Sc/B.Sc (Hons.) in Agricultural Sciences or equivalent with minimum 60% or CGPA 6.5.
• Age Limit: 18–28 years as on 12.02.2026.

Eligibility for Scientist/Engineer 'SC' (Post Code 13 – Statistics/Mathematics/Applied Mathematics)

• Essential Qualification: M.Sc in Statistics/Mathematics/Applied Mathematics or equivalent with minimum 65% or CGPA 6.84; and B.Sc in Statistics/Mathematics/Applied Mathematics or equivalent with minimum 60% or CGPA 6.5.
• Age Limit: 18–28 years as on 12.02.2026.

Eligibility for Scientist/Engineer 'SC' (Post Code 14 – Physical Oceanography)

• Essential Qualification: M.Sc in Physics/Mathematics/Physical Oceanography/Oceanography/Oceanic Science/Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences or equivalent with minimum 65% or CGPA 6.84; and B.Sc in Physics/Mathematics/Chemistry or equivalent with minimum 60% or CGPA 6.5.
• Age Limit: 18–28 years as on 12.02.2026.

Eligibility for Scientist/Engineer 'SC' (Post Code 15 – Marine Biology/Marine Science)

• Essential Qualification: M.Sc in Marine Biology/Marine Biology and Oceanography/Marine Biology and Fisheries/Fisheries Sciences or equivalent with minimum 65% or CGPA 6.84; and B.Sc with minimum 60% or CGPA 6.5.
• Age Limit: 18–28 years as on 12.02.2026.

Eligibility for Scientist/Engineer 'SC' (Post Code 16 – Atmospheric Science and Oceanography)

• Essential Qualification: M.Sc in Physics/Atmospheric Science/Meteorology and related specialization/Physical Oceanography/Oceanography or equivalent with minimum 65% or CGPA 6.84; and B.Sc with Physics/Mathematics or equivalent with minimum 60% or CGPA 6.5.
• Age Limit: 18–28 years as on 12.02.2026.

Salary Structure

• Scientist/Engineer 'SD' (Post Codes 01-03): Pay Level 11 (₹67,100–₹2,08,700).
• Scientist/Engineer 'SC' (Post Codes 04-16): Pay Level 10 (₹56,100–₹1,77,500).
• Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA) and Transport Allowance are payable as per extant rules.

Important Links

• Apply Online: Click here
• Official Notification PDF: Click here
• Official Website: Click here

FAQs

Q: What is the last date to apply for ISRO SAC Recruitment 2026?
A: The last date to submit the online application is 12th February 2026 till 05:00 PM.

Q: How many vacancies are available for Scientist/Engineer posts?
A: There are a total of 49 vacancies for Scientist/Engineer 'SD' and 'SC' posts.

Q: Is there an application fee?
A: There is no application fee for Scientist/Engineer 'SD' posts. For other posts, the application fee is ₹750. Women, SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen candidates are exempted from paying the fee (though they must pay initially and get a refund if they appear for the written test).

Q: What is the age limit for applicants?
A: The age limit varies by post. For Scientist/Engineer 'SD', it is 18-35 years. For Scientist/Engineer 'SC' (M.E./M.Tech based), it is 18-30 years. For Scientist/Engineer 'SC' (M.Sc based), it is 18-28 years.

Q: What is the selection process?
A: For Scientist/Engineer 'SD', selection is based on screening and interview. For Scientist/Engineer 'SC', selection involves a Written Test and Personal Interview.