The Indian Space Research Organisation’s Space Applications Centre (ISRO SAC) has announced its recruitment drive for 2026, inviting applications for Scientist/Engineer ‘SC’ and ‘SD’ posts in various technical disciplines. A total of 49 vacancies have been notified, and interested candidates can already submit their applications through the SAC recruitment portal.
The recruitment aims to strengthen ISRO SAC’s scientific and technical workforce in key research and application-oriented domains. The entire process is being conducted online.
ISRO SAC Recruitment 2026 at a glance
Post name: Scientist/Engineer
Designations: SC and SD
Total vacancies: 49
Application process: Online
Official websites: isro.gov.in and sac.gov.in
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This recruitment process is open to both freshers and experienced candidates, depending on the position and discipline.
Important dates to remember
ISRO SAC has kept the timeline very simple:
Notification released: January 23, 2026
Application start date: January 23, 2026
Application end date: February 12, 2026 (5:00 PM)
Exam date: To be announced
Candidates are advised to complete the application well before the deadline.
Vacancy break-up across designations
All vacancies are for the unreserved category.
Scientist/Engineer SD: 4 posts
Scientist/Engineer SC: 45 posts
Total: 49 posts
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Disciplines include Electronics & Communication, Computer Science, Atmospheric Science, Agriculture, RF & Microwave, Marine Biology, and others.
How to apply at careers.sac.gov.in
Visit the SAC recruitment portal at https://careers.sac.gov.in/
Complete the registration to obtain a registration number
Log in and select the relevant Scientist/Engineer post code
Fill in personal, academic, and examination details and upload documents
Pay the application fee through the Bharatkosh portal and submit the form
Eligibility, selection process and pay scale
The age limit varies by postcode, ranging from 18–28 years to 18–35 years. Required qualifications include BE, BTech, ME, MTech, MSc, or PhD, depending on the discipline, with specific percentage or CGPA criteria.
Selection for the SD category will be through shortlisting and an interview, while for the SC category, it will be through a written test followed by an interview. Selected candidates will be placed in Pay Level 10 or Pay Level 11, with a salary of Rs 56,100 to Rs 2,08,700.
