The Space Applications Centre {SAC} Ahmedabad which is a premier centre of ISRO has issued the ISRO SAC Scientist Recruitment 2026 notification to fill the post of Scientist/Engineer at levels ‘SD’ and ‘SC’. The advertisement was published on 23/January/2026 which offers vacancies over multiple disciplines and ISRO units. The online registration is open from 23/January/2026 at 10:00 AM and will close on 12/February/2026 at 5:00 PM. The eligible aspirants with the specified engineering/M.Tech/M.Sc or equivalent qualifications may apply through the ISRO Live Register/SAC careers portal. Selection varies by posts and some ‘SD’ vacancies are shortlisted for interview only while most ‘SC’ posts involve a written test that is followed by an interview{combined weightage}. Pay levels are attractive {Level-11 for SD/Level-10 for SC} and the selected aspirants will also get government allowances and benefits. This article provides detailed eligibility/application steps/exam patterns and important links which an aspirant must know before applying.

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Summary of vacancy:

Who should register – Eligibility Criteria:

• Academic qualification: M.Tech./M.E./M.Sc./B.Tech./B.E./B.Sc. or equal as mentioned for each postcode in the official notification.
• Age restrictions: SD and SC categories have different upper age limits due to post-wise caps while government employees and reserved categories are excluded from age restrictions.
• ODL/distance mode restrictions: Check the eligibility notes in the notification as some professional courses may not be accepted in ODL mode.
• Nationality/other requirements: The advertisement includes information on Indian nationals and other requirements.

Exam format and selection procedure:

• Scientist/Engineer “SD” {Postcodes 01–03}: Applications may be shortlisted and interviews are the only method used to make the final decision.
• Scientist/Engineer ‘SC’ {Postcodes 04–16}: The two-stage process consists of a written test with objective and subjective sections specific to the discipline as stated in the post that is followed by a personal interview for the shortlisted candidates {usually a 1:5 ratio}. 50% written and 50% interview make up the final merit. In some sections the negative marking is also applicable.

Application Procedure Explained in Steps

Candidates need to follow the official procedure that is mentioned below in order to ease the process of registration for candidates:

Step 1: Register/update your profile on the ISRO Live Register: https://www.isro.gov.in.
Step 2: Visit the SAC careers portal/the advertisement link {careers.sac.gov.in} during the application window.
Step 3: Select the appropriate postcode and fill in personal and academic details and upload scanned documents of photos/signatures/degree certificates in the mentioned format.
Step 4: Pay the application charge online where applicable {SC posts require payment and the refunds are described in the notification}.
Step 5: Check before submitting the form as no changes will be done after final submission and download/print the acknowledgement.

Application Charge and Refunds:

For the post of Scientist/Engineer ‘SD’ there are no charges but for the post of Scientist/Engineer ‘SC’ the amount of ₹750 is initially payable and the refund rules apply – women/SC/ST/PwBD/ex-servicemen are eligible for a full refund after appearing in the written test while the others get a partial refund on appearing.

Pay and benefits:

Documents to be Presented:

The aspirant must have the following documents ready: Degree/mark sheets – category/domicile certificates – photo ID (Aadhaar/PAN/passport) and passport photo and signature must obey the notification’s size and format requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions:

Q1 — What is the deadline to apply for ISRO SAC Scientist Recruitment 2026?

Ans — The application window will close on 12/February/2026 so candidates should submit the application before the deadline.

Q2 — Is there an application charge for all posts that are available under this recruitment?

Ans — No SD posts have no charges but SC posts require an initial payment of ₹750 with a refund available to aspirants who are appearing for a written test.

Q3 — Where will the written test/interview be held for this recruitment and how will admit cards be issued to the candidates?

Ans — Test/interview centres and e-admit cards will be released on the official SAC/ISRO portals and emailed to registered IDs.

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