SAC ISRO Recruitment 2026: Scientist/Engineer ‘SD’ & ‘SC’ Posts (Level 10 & 11) | Apply Online from 23 Jan 2026
Latest Update (January 2026): Space Applications Centre (SAC), Ahmedabad under Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), Department of Space, Govt. of India has released the SAC ISRO Recruitment 2026 Notification (Advt No. SAC:01:2026) for Scientist/Engineer ‘SD’ (Level 11) and ‘SC’ (Level 10) posts in various disciplines including RF/Microwave, Wireless Communication, Agricultural Physics, Electronics & Communication, Computer Science, Power Electronics, Applied Optics, Civil/Agriculture Engineering, Statistics/Mathematics, Physical Oceanography, Marine Biology, Atmospheric Science & Oceanography.
Online applications start from 23 January 2026 (1000 hrs) and last date is 12 February 2026 (1700 hrs) at careers.sac.gov.in. Selection through Written Test and Personal Interview. Vacancies tentative and may increase/decrease.
Official Notification PDF: Download SAC ISRO 2026 Full Notification PDF
Important Dates for SAC ISRO 2026 |
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| Online Application Starts: | 23-01-2026 (1000 hrs) |
| Last Date to Apply: | 12-02-2026 (1700 hrs) |
| Written Test (Tentative): | February/March 2026 |
| Interview (Tentative): | March/April 2026 |
Application Fee |
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| All Categories: | Nil |
| No application fee for Scientist/Engineer ‘SD’ & ‘SC’ posts. | |
Age Limit (as on 12-02-2026) |
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| Scientist/Engineer ‘SD’ (Post Code 01-03): | 18-35 years |
| Scientist/Engineer ‘SC’ (Post Code 04-11 M.Tech based): | 18-30 years |
| Scientist/Engineer ‘SC’ (Post Code 12-16 M.Sc. based): | 18-28 years |
| Relaxation: | As per Govt. rules (SC/ST +5, OBC +3, PwBD +10 etc.) |
Important Links |
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| Apply Online: | careers.sac.gov.in |
| Official Notification: | Download Full PDF |
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Post-wise Eligibility Criteria – SAC ISRO 2026
| Post Code | Discipline | Educational Qualification | Age Limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | RF and Microwave | PhD in RF/Microwave + M.E./M.Tech/M.Sc. (60%) or B.E./B.Tech/B.Sc. (65%) | 18-35 |
| 02 | Wireless/Satellite/Digital Comm | PhD in Electronics/Comm/Wireless + M.E./M.Tech/M.Sc. (60%) or B.E./B.Tech/B.Sc. (65%) | 18-35 |
| 03 | Agricultural Physics/Meteorology | PhD in Agri Physics/Meteorology + M.Sc./M.E./M.Tech (60%) or B.Sc./B.E./B.Tech (65%) | 18-35 |
| 04-16 | Various (Electronics, CSE, Power Elec, Optics, Civil, Agri, Stats, Oceanography, Marine, Atmospheric) | M.E./M.Tech/M.Sc. (60-65%) or B.E./B.Tech/B.Sc. (65%) depending on post | 18-28/30 |
Note: Recognized universities only. Preference for professional qualifications/certifications in relevant fields. No correspondence courses.
SAC ISRO Recruitment 2026 – Post-wise Vacancy Breakup
Note: All vacancies are tentative. May increase or decrease. Horizontal reservation for PwBD.
Scientist/Engineer ‘SD’ (Level 11) – Total 04
| Post Code | Discipline | Vacancies (UR) |
|---|---|---|
| 01 | RF and Microwave | 02 |
| 02 | Wireless/Satellite/Digital Comm | 01 |
| 03 | Agricultural Physics/Meteorology | 01 |
Scientist/Engineer ‘SC’ (Level 10) – Multiple Disciplines
| Post Code | Discipline | Vacancies (UR) |
|---|---|---|
| 04-06,09-11 | Electronics & Comm, Power Elec | Multiple (incl. 1 backlog PwBD) |
| 07 | Computer Science Engg (SAC) | 07 |
| 08 | Computer Science Engg (NESAC) | 01 |
| 12-16 | Agriculture, Stats, Oceanography etc. | Multiple (incl. PwBD reservation) |
SAC ISRO Salary Structure (7th CPC)
| Post | Level | Basic Pay Range |
|---|---|---|
| Scientist/Engineer ‘SD’ | Level 11 | ₹67,100 – ₹2,08,700 |
| Scientist/Engineer ‘SC’ | Level 10 | ₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500 |
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DA, HRA, Transport Allowance + Medical, Canteen, LTC, Group Insurance, HBA etc. as per DOS/Central Govt. rules.
Exam Pattern – SAC ISRO Written Test
| Part | Section | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Part A | Area/Discipline Specific | 80/60 | 90/75 mins |
| Part B | Aptitude/Ability Tests | 20 | 30 mins |
| Part C (Some Posts) | Descriptive Technical | 20 | 30 mins |
Syllabus Highlights – SAC ISRO
Discipline Specific: RF/Microwave, Wireless Comm, Agri Physics, Electronics, CSE, Power Elec, Optics, Civil/Agriculture, Stats/Math, Oceanography, Marine Science, Atmospheric Science.
Aptitude: Numerical, Logical, Diagrammatic, Abstract, Deductive Reasoning.
Selection Process
- Screening: Based on online application
- Written Test: MCQ + Descriptive (qualifying)
- Personal Interview: Final selection based on performance
- Merit: 50% Written + 50% Interview
How to Apply Online
- Visit careers.sac.gov.in or sac.gov.in → Register/Update in ISRO Live Register
- Fill online form → Upload photo (500x500 px, 1MB), signature (700x200 px, 1MB), documents (.pdf, 1MB)
- Submit & Print summary
- No fee for these posts
- Track status on website
SAC ISRO Recruitment 2026 – Most Asked Questions (FAQ)
SAC ISRO 2026 – Important Instructions (Form Reject Na Ho!)
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- Eligibility as on 12.02.2026 fulfil karna
- Recognized universities only
- Upload clear photo/signature/documents
- No fee for these posts
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