ISRO SAC Recruitment 2026: Apply online for 49 Scientist/Engineer posts at sac.gov.in. Eligibility: B.Sc, B.E, M.Sc, M.Tech, Ph.D. Last Date to apply online: Feb 12, 2026.
Space Applications Centre (ISRO SAC) 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. In this article, you’ll find the ISRO SAC Scientist/ Engineer Posts recruitment details, including eligibility criteria, age limit, salary structure, selection process, application steps, and direct links to the official notification and Online application form.
Only Indian Nationals are eligible to apply for all posts.
Scientist/Engineer ‘SD’ (Post Code 01 – RF and Microwave): PhD in fields related to RF and Microwave Engineering, with essential qualifications including M.E./M.Tech/MSc (Engg)/MS/MSc 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.
Scientist/Engineer ‘SD’ (Post Code 02 – Wireless/Satellite/Digital Communication): PhD in fields related to Electronics and Communication/Wireless Communication/Satellite Communication/Digital Communication, with essential M.E./M.Tech/MSc (Engg)/MS/MSc or equivalent with minimum 60% or CGPA 6.5 and/or B.E./B.Tech/B.Sc (Engg) or equivalent with minimum 65% or CGPA 6.84 and/or B.Sc with 60% or CGPA 6.5, in related disciplines.
Scientist/Engineer ‘SD’ (Post Code 03 – Agricultural Physics/Agricultural Meteorology): PhD in Agricultural Physics/Agricultural Meteorology or related fields, with essential MSc/MS/M.E./M.Tech/MSc (Engg) or equivalent with minimum 60% or CGPA 6.5 and/or B.Sc/B.E./B.Tech/B.Sc (Engg) with minimum 65% or CGPA 6.84 and/or B.Sc with 60% or CGPA 6.5, in relevant fields.
Scientist/Engineer ‘SC’ (Post Code 04 – Electronics and Communication): 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.
Scientist/Engineer ‘SC’ (Post Code 05 – Electronics and Communication): 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.
Scientist/Engineer ‘SC’ (Post Code 06 – Electronics and Communication – Wireless/Satellite/Digital Communication): 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.
Scientist/Engineer ‘SC’ (Post Codes 07 and 08 – Computer Science Engineering): 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.
Scientist/Engineer ‘SC’ (Post Code 09 – Power Electronics): 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.
Scientist/Engineer ‘SC’ (Post Code 10 – Applied Optics/Optical Engineering/Optics & Photonics/Optics & Optoelectronics): 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.
Scientist/Engineer ‘SC’ (Post Code 11 – Civil/Agricultural Engineering/Hydrology): 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.
Scientist/Engineer ‘SC’ (Post Code 12 – Agriculture): 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.
Scientist/Engineer ‘SC’ (Post Code 13 – Statistics/Mathematics/Applied Mathematics): 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.
Scientist/Engineer ‘SC’ (Post Code 14 – Physical Oceanography): 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.
Scientist/Engineer ‘SC’ (Post Code 15 – Marine Biology/Marine Science): 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.
Scientist/Engineer ‘SC’ (Post Code 16 – Atmospheric Science and Oceanography): 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.
Candidates who have pursued professional courses through Open and Distance Learning (ODL) are not eligible. It is a pre-requisite that prescribed qualifications are completed within the stipulated duration of the course as prescribed by the university, and CGPA/percentage must meet ISRO/DOS norms without conversion beyond what is stated.
What is the Salary for ISRO SAC Scientist/ Engineer Posts?
Scientist/Engineer ‘SD’ (Post Codes 01-03): Pay Level 11 in the Pay Matrix (₹67,100–₹2,08,700).
Scientist/Engineer ‘SC’ (Post Codes 04-16): Pay Level 10 in the Pay Matrix (₹56,100–₹1,77,500).
In addition, Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA) and Transport Allowance are payable as per extant rules.
Employees will be governed by the National Pension System/Unified Pension Scheme.
Other admissible benefits as per DOS/Central Government orders include medical facilities for self and dependents, subsidised canteen, quarters facility in lieu of HRA, Leave Travel Concession, Group Insurance, House Building Advance etc.
Age Limit (as on 12-02-2026)
Scientist/Engineer ‘SD’ (Post Codes 01-03): 18–35 years as on 12.02.2026.
Scientist/Engineer ‘SC’ (Post Codes 04-11, M.E./M.Tech based recruitment): 18–30 years as on 12.02.2026.
Scientist/Engineer ‘SC’ (Post Codes 12-16, M.Sc based recruitment): 18–28 years as on 12.02.2026.
Serving Central Government Employees, Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBDs) and Ex-Servicemen etc. are eligible for upper age relaxation as per extant Government of India rules/orders.
Application Fee
There is no application fee for the post of Scientist/Engineer ‘SD’ (Post Codes 01-03).
For all applicants for other posts, an application fee of ₹750/- has to be paid uniformly at the initial stage.
Refund of application fee is available only to candidates who appear in the written test: full refund for candidates exempted from fee (women, SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen), and refund of ₹500 (after deducting ₹250 as application fee) for other candidates.
Candidates must provide correct bank account details for receipt of refund; SAC (ISRO) will not be responsible for non-receipt due to incorrect details.
Application fee must be paid only through the Bharatkosh payment portal using permitted modes such as net banking, UPI, credit/debit cards; payment by cash, cheque, draft, money order, IPO, etc. is not allowed.
Important Dates
Event
Date & Time
Opening date for online registration and applications on website
23.01.2026 (from 1000 hrs)
Closing date for online registration, submission of application, payment of application fees and printing of application summary
12.02.2026 (till 1700 hrs)
Cut-off date for all purposes like computation of age and acquiring essential qualification(s)
12.02.2026
What is the Selection Process for ISRO SAC Jobs?
For Scientist/Engineer ‘SD’ (Post Codes 01-03): Initial screening based on online applications through ISRO Live Register portal to shortlist candidates for interview; prescribed qualifications are minimum requirements and do not automatically ensure eligibility; final selection based on performance in interview only.
For Scientist/Engineer ‘SC’ (Post Codes 04-16): Two level recruitment process consisting of a Written Test and a Personal Interview.
Written Test pattern includes Part-A (Area/Discipline Specific MCQs), Part-B (Aptitude/Ability MCQs) for all relevant post codes, and Part-C (Descriptive technical questions) additionally for M.E./M.Tech-based recruitment (Post Codes 04-11), with specified duration, marks, and negative marking rules.
Candidates are shortlisted for Interview in ratio 1:5 based on Written Test performance, with a minimum of 10 candidates; for reserved vacancies, candidates are shortlisted in 1:5 ratio independently of UR shortlisting.
Qualifying criteria specify minimum percentage marks in each part of the Written Test and aggregate marks in the Interview, with different thresholds for UR and reserved candidates as given in the advertisement.
For final panel generation for Scientist/Engineer ‘SC’, 50% weightage is given to Written Test marks and 50% to Interview marks.
Tie-breaking in panel for Scientist/Engineer ‘SC’ posts uses, in order, marks in Written Test, marks in essential qualification, and date of birth (older candidates placed higher).
General Information/Instructions
Only online applications will be entertained; physical applications will not be accepted. Posts are temporary but likely to continue; number of vacancies is provisional and may change depending on organisational requirements.
ISRO/DOS/Centres/Autonomous Bodies reserve the right to cancel recruitment at any stage, and to post candidates to any ISRO Centre/Unit situated anywhere in India as and when required.
Canvassing in any form will be a disqualification. No interim correspondence/phone calls will be entertained regarding details already provided in the advertisement.
Candidates must ensure they fulfil eligibility criteria and comply with instructions in the advertisement and application form; any incorrect information at any stage will lead to cancellation of candidature.
Vacancies for Computer Science Engineering under Post Code 07 are for ISRO Centres/Units, while vacancy under Post Code 08 is for NESAC (Autonomous body under DOS); separate applications and fee payment are required if candidates apply for both.
Candidates can apply for more than one post; SAC reserves the right to conduct examination for two or more posts simultaneously as per administrative exigency; candidates applying for multiple posts should select the same city for the written test.
The online recruitment portal will be available on SAC website (https://www.sac.gov.in or https://careers.sac.gov.in) from 23.01.2026 (1000 hrs) to 12.02.2026 (1700 hrs). ISRO Live Register portal at https://www.isro.gov.in (Career tab) must be used for registration/update for Scientist/Engineer ‘SD’ posts.
Application once submitted online cannot be edited. After submission and successful payment, withdrawal is not permitted, and no refund will be granted on grounds of withdrawal.
PwBD candidates must produce original disability certificate in prescribed format, issued by a duly constituted Medical Board, indicating at least 40% benchmark disability, in accordance with the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016.
Important contact numbers for technical queries during online application are 079-2691 5512/10, and for general queries 079-2691 3022/24; email address is [email protected], available between 10:00 AM to 05:00 PM, except Saturday, Sunday and National Holidays.
How to Apply for ISRO SAC Scientist/ Engineer Posts 2026?
Applications will be received online only through ISRO Live Register portal and SAC’s recruitment portal. Candidates must register or update their registration in ISRO’s Live Register portal at https://www.isro.gov.in (Career tab) on or before 12.02.2026 (1700 hrs).
For online registration and application, the link will be hosted on SAC website https://www.sac.gov.in or https://careers.sac.gov.in from 23.01.2026 (1000 hrs) to 12.02.2026 (1700 hrs.); only online mode of applications will be accepted.
Upon online registration, an online Registration Number will be generated, which must be carefully preserved for future reference. After registration, candidates must proceed to complete the online application, verify all details, and then submit.
Applicants must provide a valid and correct e-mail ID in the online application compulsorily, as e-Admit Cards for Written Test/Personal Interview will be sent only through e-mail; no separate hard copy will be sent.
Candidates must upload clear images/scanned copies of their recent colour passport size photograph (not older than 6 months), signature, essential/pre-requisite qualification certificates, and applicable caste/PwBD/ESM certificates in specified formats and sizes, failing which their applications will be rejected.
Photograph must be in .jpg/.jpeg format (maximum 1MB, 500x500 pixels), signature in .jpg/.jpeg format (maximum 1MB, 700x200 pixels), and certificates in .pdf format (maximum 1MB). Selfies, blurred photos, black and white photos, or unclear signatures will lead to rejection.
After filling all details and uploading documents, candidates will be redirected to Bharatkosh payment portal for application fee payment, where they must select a payment aggregator and mode (net banking, UPI, credit/debit card), complete payment, and retain SMS/email confirmation.
In case payment is debited but confirmation is not received, candidates are advised to wait 24 hours before initiating a new transaction. All applicable service charges for payment of application fee are to be borne by the applicant.
During online application, candidates must choose a city for written examination from the list of eighteen cities including Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Bhopal, Bhubaneshwar, Chandigarh, Chennai, Dehradun, Guwahati, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Kolkata, Lucknow, Mumbai, Nagpur, New Delhi, Raipur, Ranchi and Thiruvananthapuram. SAC reserves the right to conduct examination only in Ahmedabad or in other city/cities as feasible.
Candidates are advised to bring, on the day of Written Test, a valid Government-issued photo ID in original and printed copy of the e-Admit Card sent to their email. They should also keep a printout/screenshot of the online application summary for future reference, as the site will not remain open for printing after 1700 hours of 12.02.2026.
Q1. What is SAC ISRO Scientist/Engineer Recruitment 2026 about?
SAC ISRO Scientist/Engineer Recruitment 2026 is a central government hiring drive for Group ‘A’ posts of Scientist/Engineer ‘SD’ and ‘SC’ in multiple high-end domains like RF & Microwave, Electronics & Communication, Computer Science, Power Electronics, Agriculture, and Earth/Atmospheric sciences, through a fully online application process.
Q2. Which posts and disciplines are available in this recruitment?
The notification covers Scientist/Engineer ‘SD’ (Post Codes 01–03) and Scientist/Engineer ‘SC’ (Post Codes 04–16) across domains such as RF and Microwave, Wireless/Satellite/Digital Communication, Agricultural Physics/Meteorology, Electronics & Communication (including VLSI, Embedded Systems), Computer Science/IT/AI-ML, Power Electronics, Applied Optics, Civil/Agriculture/Hydrology, Agriculture, Statistics, Physical Oceanography, Marine Biology and Atmospheric Science & Oceanography.
Q3. What are the key dates for SAC:01:2026 recruitment?
The online portal opens on 23 January 2026 at 10:00 hours and closes on 12 February 2026 at 17:00 hours. The same closing date is used for online registration, submission of application, payment of application fee, and printing of the application summary, and also acts as the cut-off date for age and essential qualification.
Q4. What are the age limits for Scientist/Engineer ‘SD’ and ‘SC’ posts?
For Scientist/Engineer ‘SD’ (Post Codes 01–03), candidates must be between 18 and 35 years as on 12 February 2026. For Scientist/Engineer ‘SC’, the limit is 18–30 years for M.E./M.Tech-based posts (04–11) and 18–28 years for M.Sc-based posts (12–16), with upper-age relaxations for eligible reserved categories as per Government of India rules.
Q5. What qualifications are required for SAC Scientist/Engineer jobs?
Eligibility is post-code specific and typically requires PhD or postgraduate degrees like M.E./M.Tech/M.Sc (Engg)/M.Sc, plus appropriate B.E./B.Tech/B.Sc with specified minimum percentages or CGPA in relevant disciplines. Each post code clearly defines the essential qualification and pre-requisite combinations that candidates must satisfy within the normal duration of the course.
Q6. What is the salary structure and benefits for selected candidates?
Scientist/Engineer ‘SD’ posts are in Pay Matrix Level 11 (₹67,100–₹2,08,700) and Scientist/Engineer ‘SC’ posts are in Level 10 (₹56,100–₹1,77,500). In addition, recruits are entitled to Dearness Allowance, House Rent Allowance, Transport Allowance, coverage under National Pension System/Unified Pension Scheme, and benefits like medical facilities, subsidised canteen, quarters in lieu of HRA, LTC, Group Insurance and House Building Advance.
Q7. How much is the application fee and who gets a refund?
All applicants initially pay ₹750 as application fee, while Scientist/Engineer ‘SD’ posts specifically have no fee. Candidates who actually appear for the written test are eligible for refunds: exempt categories (such as women, SC, ST, PwBD, Ex-Servicemen) get full refund, whereas others generally receive a partial refund after a fixed deduction, credited to the bank details they provide.
Q8. What is the selection process for SAC Scientist/Engineer Recruitment 2026?
Scientist/Engineer ‘SD’ selection is based on shortlisting from online applications followed by an interview, with final merit purely from interview performance. Scientist/Engineer ‘SC’ follows a two-stage process: a written test (with discipline-specific, aptitude and in some cases descriptive sections) and a personal interview. Final panels for ‘SC’ posts use a weighted combination of written test and interview scores, with clear qualifying marks and tie-breaking rules.
Q9. How do candidates apply online for SAC:01:2026?
Candidates must register or update their profile in the designated ISRO Live Register portal under the Career section, then apply through SAC’s recruitment portal within the given window. They must fill accurate personal and academic data, upload recent colour photographs, signatures and all required certificates in prescribed formats, choose their exam city, pay the application fee online via the authorised payment gateway, and retain the registration number and application print/screenshot for future reference.
Q10. Are there special provisions for PwBD and multi-post applications?
The notification provides specific PwBD reservations across selected post codes, including locomotor disability and blindness/low vision, and details acceptable disability categories and functional requirements. Candidates may apply for more than one post, but must select the same written-test city for all and, where applicable, submit separate applications and fees (such as for Computer Science posts at ISRO Centres vs NESAC), while SAC reserves the right to schedule multiple post exams simultaneously for administrative convenience.
