How many vacancies are announced under ISRO SAC Recruitment 2026?

A total of 49 vacancies have been announced for Scientist and Engineer posts under ISRO SAC Recruitment 2026.

What is the last date to apply for ISRO SAC Recruitment 2026?

The last date to submit the online application is 12 February 2026.

Where can candidates apply for ISRO SAC Recruitment 2026?

Candidates can apply only through online mode on the official SAC website at sac.gov.in.

What is the selection process for ISRO SAC Scientist/Engineer 2026 posts?

The selection process generally includes a written test and/or interview, followed by document verification as per ISRO SAC recruitment 2026 rules.

ISRO SAC Exam Date 2026 Out, Check Official Exam Date Notice Here

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The Indian Space Research Organisation Space Application Centre (ISRO SAC) has officially announced its ISRO SAC Exam date 2026 for (Advt. No. SAC:01:2026). Candidates who have successfully applied for the 49 vacancies of Scientist/Engineer posts can now check their exam date. The CBT exam is scheduled on 30 July 2026.

ISRO SAC Exam Date 2026 Out

ISRO has released the ISRO SAC Exam Date 2026 on its official website for 49 vacancies in Scientist/Engineer posts. Candidates can check the official Exam Date Notice. The CBT exam for Scientist/Engineer posts is scheduled on 30 July 2026.

ISRO SAC Exam Date 2026: Highlights

ISRO SAC Exam Date 2026: Summary

Key Recruitment Details

Organisation Name: Indian Space Research Organisation Space Application Centre (ISRO) (SAC)
Post Name: Scientist Engineer
Designation: SC and SD
Discipline: RF & Microwave, Electronics & Communication, Civil, Agricultural Physics, Computer Science, Power Electronics and Others
Advertisement No: SAC:01:2026
Job Location: Space Application Centres Across India
Official Website: https://www.isro.gov.in/ or www.sac.gov.in/

Important Application Details

Mode of Application: Online
Application Start Date: 23rd January 2026
Application End Date: 12th February 2026 (5:00 PM)
Live Registration on the ISRO Website: Mandatory for PhD Candidates
Exam Date: 30 July 2026
ISRO SAC Admit Card: 27 July 2026
ISRO SAC Answer Key 2026: 7 August 2026

Vacancy Details

Total Vacancies: 49 (UR)

Eligibility

Qualification Details: ME/MTech/MSc/Ph.D
Age Limit: 18-30 Years (Varies as per Post)

Pay Scale

Salary Range: Rs ₹56,100 – ₹2,08,700
Pay Level: 10 and 11

Application Fees

General/UR/SC/ST/EWS: Rs 750 for Scientist Engineer ‘SC’

Selection Criteria

Shortlisting Based on Merit (Scientist Engineer ‘SD’ )
Written Test ( Scientist Engineer ‘SC’)
Interview (100% weightage for SD; 50% weightage for SC)
Document Verification

Official PDF Link

ISRO SAC Notification 2026 PDF

ISRO SAC Vacancy 2026 Breakdown

The Space Applications Centre (SAC), Ahmedabad, has released a total of 49 posts under the ISRO recruitment 2026. All 49 vacancies are released in the Unreserved (UR) category.

Scientist/Engineer ‘SD’ (4 Posts): These are research-heavy roles requiring a PhD.
Scientist/Engineer ‘SC’ (45 Posts): Designed for ME/MTech and MSc holders.

Detailed Discipline-wise Vacancy Table
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

Who is Eligible for ISRO SAC Exam 2026?

To be eligible for ISRO SAC Recruitment, candidates must meet these specific educational and age requirements.

Educational Background: Applicants must hold degrees such as BE, B.Tech, ME, M.Tech, MSc, or PhD in relevant disciplines.
- For SD Posts: For SD Posts, candidates need a PhD in a relevant field + ME/MTech with 60% (CGPA 6.5) + BE/BTech with 65% (CGPA 6.84).
- For SC Posts: SC Post candidates need a Master’s degree (ME/MTech/MSc) with 60% and a Bachelor’s degree with 65%.
Age Limit: The age requirements vary by postcode.
- Scientist/Engineer SD: 18 to 35 years.
- Scientist/Engineer SC (M.E./M.Tech based): 18 to 30 years.
- Scientist/Engineer SC (M.Sc based): 18 to 28 years.
Nationality: Only Indian Nationals are eligible to apply.

ISRO SAC Scientist/Engineer 2026 Selection Process

Scientist/Engineer SD (PhD Level)

Scientist/Engineer SC (ME/MTech/MSc)

Shortlisting Based on Merit:

PhD candidates will be shortlisted based on merit, considering their qualifications and marks obtained.
Only the shortlisted candidates will be called for the next round, which is the interview.

Written Test: (50% Weightage)

All candidates take a written test, which carries 50% weightage in the overall evaluation.
The written test assesses the candidate’s knowledge, aptitude, and understanding relevant to the post.

Interview: (100% Weightage)

The interview is conducted at the discretion of the selection committee.
It will assess the candidate’s skills, knowledge, and expertise related to their PhD and experience.

Interview: (50% Weightage)

Candidates are shortlisted for the interview based on their written test scores.
Shortlisting follows a 1:5 ratio, five candidates for each vacancy, with a minimum of 10 candidates per post.
Reserved category candidates are shortlisted separately in the same ratio.

Final Selection:

Selection is entirely based on the interview, and no written test is conducted.
The oral examination alone determines the final merit list.

Final Selection:

The personal interview also carries 50% weightage in the overall merit list.
The combination of the written test and the interview determines the final merit list.

ISRO SAC Scientist Engineer Salary Structure

Post Code	Post Name	Pay Level	Basic Pay Range	Additional Benefits
01–03	Scientist Engineer SD	Level 11	₹67,100 – ₹2,08,700	Dearness Allowance House Rent Allowance, Transport Allowance National Pension System/Unified Pension Scheme Medical Facilities Leave Travel Concessions House Building Advance
04–16	Scientist Engineer SC	Level 10	₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500

ISRO SAC Exam Pattern 2026

For the Scientist/Engineer SC post, the selection process includes a written examination carrying 50% weightage, followed by an interview carrying 50% weightage. In contrast, for the Scientist/Engineer SD post, no written examination is conducted. Therefore, below we have provided details of the online computer-based test applicable to post codes 4 to 16 for the Scientist/Engineer SC designation at the Indian Space Research Organisation Space Applications Centre (SAC).

SAC Written Test Pattern for Post Codes 04-11

Part	Subject	Duration	No. of Questions	Marks	Negative Marking
A	Discipline-Specific (MCQ)	90 min	80	80	1/3rd per wrong answer
B	Aptitude / Reasoning (MCQ)	30 min	Up to 15	20	Nil
C	Descriptive Technical	30 min	–	20	Nil
Total		120 min		100

Part A tests core technical knowledge and has negative marking.
Part B checks aptitude and reasoning with no negative marking.
Part C is a descriptive technical section, also without negative marking.
The total written test is for 100 marks, conducted over 120 minutes

SAC Written Test Pattern for Post Codes 12-16

Part	Subject	Duration	No. of Questions	Marks	Negative Marking
A	Discipline-Specific (MCQ)	75 min	60	60	1/3rd per wrong answer
B	Aptitude / Reasoning (MCQ)	30 min	Up to 15	20	Nil
Total		105 min	–	80	—

Part A focuses on core subject knowledge and includes negative marking.
Part B tests reasoning and aptitude skills with no negative marking.
The total written test is for 80 marks, conducted over 105 minutes.

Part B -Topics Covered:

Numerical Reasoning
Logical Reasoning
Diagrammatic Reasoning
Abstract Reasoning
Deductive Reasoning

Qualifying Marks Criteria for SAC Posts

Criteria / Post Group	04–11 (ME/MTech) UR	04–11 (Reserved)	12–16 (UR)	12–16 (Reserved)
Part A	50	40	50	40
Part B	50	40	50	40
Part C	50	40	–	–
Interview (out of 100)	50	40	50	40
Minimum Score to Qualify	60%	50%	60%	50%

ISRO SAC 2026 Exam Centres

As per the official notification, the examination will be conducted in 18 cities across the country. However, ISRO reserves the right to change or reallocate the exam city depending on the number of applications received. As of now, the online computer-based test is scheduled to be held in these designated cities.