ISRO SAC Recruitment 2026 for Scientist/Engineer Posts – Apply by 12 Feb

The Indian Space Research Organisation’s Space Applications Centre (ISRO SAC) has announced its 2026 recruitment drive for Scientist/Engineer posts on 23 January 2026. A total of 49 vacancies have been released for the Scientist/Engineer ‘SC’ and ‘SD’ positions across various disciplines. The application window opened alongside the notification and will remain active until 12 February 2026.

Vacancy Details and Eligibility

The 2026 SAC recruitment includes a total of 49 positions for Scientist/Engineer roles encompassing both ‘SC’ and ‘SD’ designations. These positions are unreserved and span multiple technical and scientific disciplines. Candidates with qualifications such as B.E./B.Tech, M.E./M.Tech, M.Sc or PhD in relevant fields are eligible to apply, subject to specific post requirements. Applicants must also meet the age criteria, with the upper age limit generally set between 28 and 35 years depending on the post category, and relaxations applicable as per government rules for eligible candidates.

How and When to Apply?

Interested and eligible candidates must submit their applications online through the official SAC recruitment portal — careers.sac.gov.in — between 23 January 2026 and 12 February 2026 (5:00 PM). No other mode of application will be accepted. To apply, candidates must first register on the portal, verify their details, upload required documents, and complete the online form submission before the deadline. Proper preservation of the registration number and email correspondence is advised for further recruitment stages.

Salary and Job Profile

Selected candidates will be appointed as Scientist/Engineer at the Space Applications Centre, Ahmedabad, where they will be engaged in research and development activities related to space science, satellite systems, communication technologies, and related fields. The posts carry competitive salary packages, with pay levels generally between approximately Rs. 56,100 and Rs. 2,08,700 per month, inclusive of allowances, based on post category and qualification level.

Selection Process and Next Steps

The recruitment process typically involves online application scrutiny followed by further stages such as written tests or interviews as per ISRO SAC norms. Dates for examinations or interview rounds will be announced subsequently on the official portal. Applicants should keep track of updates on recommendations, admit cards, and schedules. With the application deadline approaching soon, prospective candidates are advised to complete their registration and submission well before 12 February 2026 to ensure eligibility for the next stages of the selection process.