ISRO RS/JRF Recruitment 2026: North Eastern Space Applications Centre/Dept. of Space,/Govt. of India, /Umiam – 793103, /Meghalaya, has released a notification for the recruitment of Research Scientist and Junior Research Fellow—walk-in-Interview for selection to the temporary positions of Research Scientist and Junior Research Fellow in NESAC.
NESAC is conducting walk-in interviews for the following positions on a temporary project basis, tentatively scheduled on 05th & 06th , March 2026 [reporting time is 08:30 AM)] at NESAC, Umiam, Ri Bhoi District, Meghalaya (85 kms from Guwahati Railway Station and 18 kms from Shillong).
Eligibility Criteria for ISRO RS/JRF Recruitment 2026:
M.E./M.Tech degree should be with an aggregate minimum of 60% (average of all semesters) or CGPA/CPI grading of 6.5 on a 10-point scale or equivalent from recognized university.
B.E./B.Tech/M.Sc. degree should be with an aggregate minimum of 65% (average of all semesters) or CGPA/CPI grading of 6.84 on a 10 point scale or equivalent from recognized university.
Educational Qualification:
Applicants must meet one of the following academic criteria:
- First Class M.E. / M.Tech in
- Civil Engineering
- Agricultural Engineering
- Water Resources Engineering
- Earth Science Engineering
- Environmental Engineering
- Remote Sensing & GIS
- Must have water resources-related specialization or dissertation
- Must qualify NET / GATE or equivalent.
- First Class M.Sc. in
- Remote Sensing & GIS
- Geology
- Environmental Science
- Must include water resources specialization
- Must have NET / GATE qualification or equivalent.
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Preferred Skills
NESAC also mentioned desirable expertise that may strengthen a candidate’s application:
- Experience in hydrological modelling
- Mapping and analysis using Remote Sensing and GIS data
- Working with water resource assessment and geospatial inputs.
These skills are particularly valuable for projects involving satellite-based environmental monitoring and water resource management.
Age Limit for ISRO RS/JRF Recruitment:
For Research Scientist : (M.Sc based) – Maximum age 28 years as on date of Interview
For Junior Research Fellow : Maximum age 28 years as on date of Interview
Relaxation by 5 years in case of SC/ST candidates and 3 years in case of OBC candidates. Ex-Servicemen, Persons with Disabilities are eligible for age relaxation as per Government of India orders. Candidates claiming age relaxation have to submit valid documentary proof.
EMOLUMENTS & OTHER BENEFITS:
Pay & Allowances for Research Scientist:
Selected candidates will be offered the monthly emoluments of ₹ 56,100/-. In addition, only applicable DA, HRA, and medical benefits for self-only will be allowed as per rules.
Pay & Allowances for Junior Research Fellow:
Monthly Fellowship Amount is ₹ 37,000/-. Page 9 of 11 In addition to the above-mentioned fellowship amount, HRA at the applicable rates in force at the place of posting/HRA sanctioned under the respective project whichever is less will be paid and medical benefits for self only will be allowed as per extant rules.
How to apply for the recruitment of ISRO RS/JRF?
Interested and eligible candidates are required to directly come to the venue along with their Biodata (as per prescribed format) and all relevant original documents containing proof of details furnished in the Biodata along with a set of self-attested photocopies of the documents, failing which the candidate will not be interviewed. Candidates who are already employed under Central/State Government/Public Sector Undertakings or Autonomous Bodies will also have to produce the “No Objection Certificate”, in original, at the time of interview. In case the candidate fails to produce any of the above documents or if any information furnished in the Biodata is found to be wrong or false, the candidate will not be interviewed. The Biodata format is hosted in the NESAC website https://nesac.gov.in/category/career/.
Biodata should be neatly typed in the prescribed Biodata Format and then print-out to be taken. Hand written Biodata will not be accepted.
Biodata Format Link: Download
Interview Date & Links:
Eligible candidates should note the walk-in interview date: March 6, 2026
Official Notification: Download
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