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Indian Space Research Organisation Space Application Centre (ISRO) (SAC) has released an employment notice aimed at hiring a total of 49 Scientist Engineers SC/SD from different educational qualifications. The recruitment advertisement has been released on the official website at https://www.isro.gov.in/ for candidates who will be appointed at different space application units across India. The application process is active on www.sac.gov.in for interested applicants who fulfil the eligibility requirements to apply for the position at ISRO. The article discusses age, eligibility and salary vacancy for ISRO SAC Recruitment 2026.
ISRO SAC Notification 2026
ISRO Space Application Centre seeks to hire ME/MTech/MSc/Ph.D Qualified candidates across RF & Microwave, Electronics & Communication, Civil and other technical disciplines as part of space launch programs. A total of 49 vacancies have been released for SC/SD level engineer posts at the official website, www.isro.gov.in. The participants who are interested to paricitpate in the recruitment drive must read the official notification that provides comprehensive details about the complete hiring program. The official notification PDF can be easily accessed from the link given in the overview table below.
ISRO SAC Recruitment 2026: Highlights
| ISRO SAC Recruitment 2026 for Scientist and Engineer |
Key Recruitment Details
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Important Application Details
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Vacancy Details
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Eligibility
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Pay Scale
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| Application Fees
General/UR/SC/ST/EWS: Rs 750 for Scientist Engineer ‘SC’ |
Selection Criteria
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| Official PDF Link |
Indian Space Research Centre SAC Vacancy 2026
| Post Code | Post Name | Discipline | Vacancies | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Scientist Engineer SD | RF & Microwave | 02 | SAC Ahmedabad |
| 02 | Scientist Engineer SD | Wireless Communication | 01 | SAC Ahmedabad |
| 03 | Scientist Engineer SD | Agricultural Physics | 01 | SAC Ahmedabad |
| 04 | Scientist Engineer SC | Electronics & Communication | 03 | 01 @ VSSC, 02 @ SAC |
| 05 | Scientist Engineer SC | Electronics & Communication | 10 | 03 @ VSSC, 07 @ SAC |
| 06 | Scientist Engineer SC | Wireless Communication | 01 | SAC Ahmedabad |
| 07 | Scientist Engineer SC | Computer Science Engineering | 07 | SAC/ISRO Centres |
| 08 | Scientist Engineer SC | Computer Science Engineering | 01 | NESAC, Umiam |
| 09 | Scientist Engineer SC | Power Electronics | 04 | SAC Ahmedabad |
| 10 | Scientist Engineer SC | Applied Optics | 01 | SAC Ahmedabad |
| 11 | Scientist Engineer SC | Civil Engineering (Civil/Agriculture / Hydrology) | 01 | — |
| 12 | Scientist Engineer SC | Agriculture | 06 | 05 @ NRSC, 01 @ SAC |
| 13 | Scientist Engineer SC | Statistics | 01 | SAC Ahmedabad |
| 14 | Scientist Engineer SC | Physical Oceanography | 01 | SAC Ahmedabad |
| 15 | Scientist Engineer SC | Marine Biology | 01 | SAC Ahmedabad |
| 16 | Scientist Engineer SC | Atmospheric Science | 08 | 05 @ NRSC, 03 @ SAC |
| Total | 49 |
ISRO SAC Scientist/Engineer 2026 Eligibility Criteria
| Post Code | Post Name | Discipline | Essential Qualification | Age Limit |
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| 01 | Scientist Engineer SD | RF & Microwave | PhD in RF & Microwave Engineering OR ME/MTech (minimum 60% or CGPA 6.5/10) OR BE/BTech (minimum 65% or CGPA 6.84/10) | 18–35 years |
| 02 | Scientist Engineer SD | Wireless Communication | PhD in Wireless / Satellite / Digital Communication OR ME/MTech (minimum 60% or CGPA 6.5/10) OR BE/BTech (minimum 65% or CGPA 6.84/10) | 18–35 years |
| 03 | Scientist Engineer SD | Agricultural Physics | PhD in Agricultural Physics / Meteorology OR ME/MTech/MSc (minimum 60% or CGPA 6.5/10) OR BE/BTech/BSc (minimum 65% or CGPA 6.84/10) | 18–35 years |
| 04 | Scientist Engineer SC | Electronics & Communication | ME/MTech in RF / Microwave / Radar Engineering (minimum 60% or CGPA 6.5/10) OR BE/BTech in ECE/EEE (minimum 65% or CGPA 6.84/10) | 18–30 years |
| 05 | Scientist Engineer SC | Microelectronics / VLSI | ME/MTech in VLSI / Embedded Systems / Microelectronics (minimum 60% or CGPA 6.5/10) OR BE/BTech in ECE/EEE (minimum 65% or CGPA 6.84/10) | 18–30 years |
| 06 | Scientist Engineer SC | Wireless Communication | ME/MTech in Wireless / Satellite / Digital Communication (minimum 60% or CGPA 6.5/10) OR BE/BTech in ECE/EEE (minimum 65% or CGPA 6.84/10) | 18–30 years |
| 07 | Scientist Engineer SC | Computer Science | ME/MTech in Computer Science / IT / AI / Machine Learning (minimum 60% or CGPA 6.5/10) OR BE/BTech in Computer Science / IT (minimum 65% or CGPA 6.84/10) | 18–30 years |
| 08 | Scientist Engineer SC | Computer Science (NESAC) | ME/MTech in Computer Science / IT / AI / Machine Learning (minimum 60% or CGPA 6.5/10) OR BE/BTech in Computer Science / IT (minimum 65% or CGPA 6.84/10) | 18–30 years |
| 09 | Scientist Engineer SC | Power Electronics | ME/MTech in Power Electronics / Drives (minimum 60% or CGPA 6.5/10) OR BE/BTech in Power Electronics / ECE / EEE (minimum 65% or CGPA 6.84/10) | 18–30 years |
| 10 | Scientist Engineer SC | Applied Optics | ME/MTech in Optics / Photonics (minimum 60% or CGPA 6.5/10) OR BE/BTech in Optics / MSc Physics (minimum 65% or CGPA 6.84/10) | 18–30 years |
| 11 | Scientist Engineer SC | Civil Engineering / Hydrology | ME/MTech in Civil Engineering / Agriculture / Hydrology (minimum 60% or CGPA 6.5/10) OR BE/BTech in Civil Engineering / Agriculture (minimum 65% or CGPA 6.84/10) | 18–30 years |
| 12 | Scientist Engineer SC | Agriculture | MSc in Agronomy / Horticulture / Agricultural Statistics (minimum 65% or CGPA 6.84/10) OR BSc Agriculture (minimum 60% or CGPA 6.5/10) | 18–28 years |
| 13 | Scientist Engineer SC | Statistics / Mathematics | MSc in Statistics / Mathematics (minimum 65% or CGPA 6.84/10) OR BSc in Statistics / Mathematics (minimum 60% or CGPA 6.5/10) | 18–28 years |
| 14 | Scientist Engineer SC | Physical Oceanography | MSc in Physics / Oceanography (minimum 65% or CGPA 6.84/10) OR BSc in Physics / Mathematics (minimum 60% or CGPA 6.5/10) | 18–28 years |
| 15 | Scientist Engineer SC | Marine Biology | MSc in Marine Biology / Fisheries (minimum 65% or CGPA 6.84/10) OR BSc (minimum 60% or CGPA 6.5/10) | 18–28 years |
| 16 | Scientist Engineer SC | Atmospheric Science | MSc in Physics / Atmospheric Science (minimum 65% or CGPA 6.84/10) OR BSc in Physics / Mathematics (minimum 60% or CGPA 6.5/10) | 18–28 years |
ISRO SAC Scientist/Engineer 2026 Online Application Form
The Indian Space Research Organisation SAC application process 2026 is now active and candidates applying for Scientist/Engineer posts must carefully check their eligibility before applying. Applications are accepted only through online mode and no other method will be considered. Interested and eligible candidates must submit their applications within the prescribed timeline. The direct link to access the ISRO recruitment application page is provided below.
ISRO SAC Scientist/Engineer ‘SC’ ‘SD’ Apply Online Link 2026
How to Apply for ISRO SAC Recruitment 2026?
Step 1: ISRO Registration: Candidates must first complete ISRO registration through the ISRO official website https://www.isro.gov.in under the Careers section. A unique Registration Number will be generated after successful registration which must be saved for SAC application. Registration must be completed before 12 February 2026 (5:00 PM).
Step 2: SAC Online Application: After ISRO registration, candidates must apply separately on the SAC recruitment portal. Candidates need to fill in personal details, educational qualifications, post code, exam city preference (up to 18 cities) and bank details for fee refund.
Step 3: Document Upload: Candidates must upload all required documents in the prescribed format. Photograph and signature should be in JPG format while educational and category certificates must be uploaded in PDF format. An incorrect format or size may lead to rejection.
Step 4: Application Fee Payment: No fee is required for Post Codes 01–03 (Scientist Engineer SD). Candidates applying for Post Codes 04–16 (Scientist Engineer SC) must pay ₹750 through the Bharatkosh portal using Net Banking, UPI, Debit Card or Credit Card. Payment receipt should be saved for reference.
Step 5: Final Submission: Before submitting, candidates should carefully verify all details. Once submitted, no changes are allowed. It is advised to download or print the final application form and ensure submission before 12 February 2026 by 5:00 PM.
Document Upload Instructions
| Document | Format | Maximum Size | Dimensions |
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| Recent Photograph (not older than 6 months) | JPG | ≤ 1 MB | 500 × 500 pixels |
| Signature | JPG | ≤ 1 MB | 700 × 200 pixels |
| Educational Certificates | ≤ 1 MB each | Not specified | |
| Caste / PwBD / ESM Certificate (if applicable) | ≤ 1 MB | Not specified |
Application Fees Refund Guidelines
| Category | Refund Amount |
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| Women/SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen | Full refund of ₹750 |
| Other candidates (if they appeared in the Written Test) | ₹500 refunded after ₹250 deduction |
ISRO SAC Scientist Engineer 2026 Salary Structure
| Post Code | Post Name | Pay Level | Basic Pay Range | Additional Benefits |
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| 01–03 | Scientist Engineer SD | Level 11 | ₹67,100 – ₹2,08,700 |
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| 04–16 | Scientist Engineer SC | Level 10 | ₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500 |
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