ISRO SAC Recruitment 2026: ISRO SAC Recruitment has announced a notification for the Scientist/Engineer ‘SD’ & Scientist/Engineer ‘SC’ posts. Candidates with B.E/B.Tech/B.Sc (Engg)/B.Sc/B.Sc (Hons.)/M.E/M.Tech/M.Sc (Engg)/MS/M.Sc qualifications are eligible to apply for ISRO Jobs. There are a total of 49 vacancies available for this job. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online for ISRO SAC Careers on or before 12 February 2026. The detailed eligibility and selection process are explained below. Candidates can also try BEL Careers.
ISRO SAC Recruitment 2026 – Details:
| Job Role | Scientist/Engineer ‘SD’ & Scientist/Engineer ‘SC’ |
| Job Type | Govt Jobs |
| Qualification | B.E/B.Tech/B.Sc (Engg)/B.Sc/B.Sc (Hons.)/M.E./M.Tech/M.Sc (Engg)/MS/M.Sc |
| Experience | Freshers |
| Total Posts | 49 Posts |
| Stipend | Rs. 56,100/- to 2,08,700/- |
| Job Location | Ahmedabad/Thiruvananthapuram/Hyderabad/Meghalaya/Across India |
| Last Date | 12 February 2026 |
| Official Website | www.sac.gov.in |
Detailed Eligibility for ISRO Jobs:
Educational Qualification:
Scientist/Engineer ‘SD’ (Post Codes 01-03):
- PhD in fields related to respective discipline (RF and Microwave Engineering / Electronics and Communication/Wireless Communication/Satellite Communication/Digital Communication / Agricultural Physics/Agricultural Meteorology).
- Must also hold M.E./M.Tech/M.Sc (Engg)/MS/M.Sc 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 ‘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):
- 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):
- 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.
Age Limit (As on 12 February 2026):
- 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
Age Relaxation: Age relaxation is applicable for Govt Employees, PwBD, and Ex-Servicemen as per GoI rules.
Stipend Details:
- Scientist/Engineer ‘SD’ (Post Codes 01-03): Pay Level 11 (Rs. 67,100/- to 2,08,700/-).
- Scientist/Engineer ‘SC’ (Post Codes 04-16): Pay Level 10 (Rs. 56,100/- to 1,77,500/-).
Total Vacancies: 49 Posts
| Post Code | Post Name | Discipline / Field | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Scientist/Engineer ‘SD’ | RF & Microwave | 02 |
| 02 | Scientist/Engineer ‘SD’ | Electronics & Communication | 01 |
| 03 | Scientist/Engineer ‘SD’ | Ag. Physics / Ag. Meteorology | 01 |
| 04 | Scientist/Engineer ‘SC’ | RF / Microwave / Radar / Electronics | 03 |
| 05 | Scientist/Engineer ‘SC’ | Microelectronics / VLSI / Embedded | 10 |
| 06 | Scientist/Engineer ‘SC’ | Wireless / Satellite / Digital Comm. | 01 |
| 07 | Scientist/Engineer ‘SC’ | Computer Science & Engineering | 07 |
| 08 | Scientist/Engineer ‘SC’ | Computer Science (for NESAC) | 01 |
| 09 | Scientist/Engineer ‘SC’ | Power Electronics | 04 |
| 10 | Scientist/Engineer ‘SC’ | Applied Optics / Optoelectronics | 01 |
| 11 | Scientist/Engineer ‘SC’ | Civil / Agriculture / Hydrology | 01 |
| 12 | Scientist/Engineer ‘SC’ | Agriculture / Ag. Statistics (for NRSC) | 06 |
| 13 | Scientist/Engineer ‘SC’ | Statistics / Mathematics | 01 |
| 14 | Scientist/Engineer ‘SC’ | Physical Oceanography | 01 |
| 15 | Scientist/Engineer ‘SC’ | Marine Biology / Marine Science | 01 |
| 16 | Scientist/Engineer ‘SC’ | Atmospheric Science / Oceanography | 08 |
| Total | 49 | ||
Selection Process for ISRO Jobs:
- The selection process will be based on Two Level recruitment process consisting of (1) Written Test and (2) Personal Interview:
- Based on the online application made in ISRO Live Register portal, initial screening will be conducted for shortlisting the candidates for interview.
- The final selection will be based on performance of candidates in the interview only
Written Test – Pattern of the Question Paper:
| Category | For Post Code 12-16 (M.Sc. based) | For Post Code 04-11 (M.E/M.Tech. based) |
|---|---|---|
| Part-A | ||
| Area/Discipline Specific Part | 80 Questions, 80 Marks, 90 minutes (MCQ, +1/-1/3 marking) | 60 Questions, 60 Marks, 75 minutes (MCQ, +1/-1/3 marking) |
| Part-B | ||
| Aptitude/Ability Tests | 15 Questions max, 20 Marks, 30 minutes (MCQ, no negative marking: Numerical, Logical, Diagrammatic, Abstract, Deductive Reasoning) | 15 Questions max, 20 Marks, 30 minutes (MCQ, no negative marking: Numerical, Logical, Diagrammatic, Abstract, Deductive Reasoning) |
| Part-C | ||
| Descriptive Questions | Not Applicable | 20 Marks, 30 minutes (Technical questions relevant to specialization) |
| Total | 100 Marks | 100 Marks |
Personal Interview:
| Post Code | Category | Written Test Qualifying Criteria | Interview Qualifying Criteria | Aggregate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12-16 (M.Sc. based) | Unreserved Candidates | 50% each in Part ‘A’ and ‘B’ | 50/100 Marks | 60% |
| Reserved Candidates (if post reserved) | 40% each in Part ‘A’ and ‘B’ | 40/100 Marks | 50% | |
| 04-11 (M.E./M.Tech. based) | Unreserved Candidates | 50% each in Part ‘A’, ‘B’ and ‘C’ | 50/100 Marks | 60% |
| Reserved Candidates (if post reserved) | 40% each in Part ‘A’, ‘B’ and ‘C’ | 40/100 Marks | 50% |
How to apply for ISRO SAC Recruitment 2026?
Interested and eligible candidates can apply online on their official website on or before 12 February 2026 (1700 hrs).
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Important Dates:
- Opening date for Online Registration: 23 January 2026 (1000 hrs)
- Closing date for Online Registration: 12 February 2026 (1700 hrs)
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