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Recruiting authorityJharkhand Space Applications Center (JSAC)
Last successful check14 Nov 2026
Last date25 Nov 2026
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  • Updated October 07, 2026 05:32 PM
  • by Abisha Muthukumar Officially Verified
  • Jharkhand Space Applications Center (JSAC), Ranchi has invited applications on a purely contractual basis for projects executed in JSAC. The recruitment drive offers 3 vacancies for Research Associate (RA) and Junior Project Assistant (JPA) posts. Eligible candidates can register online through the official website https://jsac.jharkhand.gov.in from 21.10.2026 at 03:00 PM until 18.11.2026 at 09:00 PM, and submit the printed hard copy of the application by post on or before 25.11.2026 till 5:00 PM.
  • Official source: Jharkhand Space Applications Center, Department of IT & e-Governance, Government of Jharkhand, Advertisement No. - JSAC/ 2026/01.

JSAC Recruitment Overview

ParticularsDetails
OrganisationJharkhand Space Applications Center (JSAC)
Advertisement No.JSAC/ 2026/01
Post Name(s)Research Associate (RA) and Junior Project Assistant (JPA)
Total Vacancies3
PayRs. 47,000/- (RA) and Rs. 25,920/- (JPA) Fixed
Application ModeOnline (Registration) and Offline (Hard Copy submission by Speed Post)
Job LocationRanchi (liable to be posted anywhere in Jharkhand State)
Official Websitehttps://jsac.jharkhand.gov.in

JSAC Important Dates

EventDate
Online Registration Start Date21.10.2026 at 03:00 PM
Online Registration Closing Date18.11.2026 at 09:00 PM
Last Date for Submission of Hard Copy of Application25.11.2026 till 05:00 PM
Eligibility Cut-off Date01.10.2026

JSAC Vacancy Details (Post-wise)

Post CodeName of PostName of ProjectGENSTSCOBCTotal
1Research Associate (RA)Development of Infrastructure for Drone based Survey in Jharkhand State11002
2Junior Project Assistant (JPA)Assessment of Land Cover / Land Use & Change Analysis on 1:50,000 scale10001
  • There are a total of 3 vacancies available under this recruitment notification.

JSAC Qualification

PostQualification Required
Research Associate (RA)Minimum Essential: Ph.D in Remote Sensing & GIS / Geo-informatics / Geology / Forestry / Geophysics / Earth & Atmospheric Sciences / Agriculture / Water Engineering and Management / Civil Engineering / Environmental Science or equivalent from recognized university OR having 3 years of research, teaching and design and development experience after M.Sc / ME / M.Tech with first class in above mentioned discipline. Additional Requirement: One research paper in Science Citation Indexed (SCI) journal. Desirable: Proficiency in image processing & GIS software and DGPS Survey; Experience in Data Collection through drone survey and DGPS and processing of data; DGCA approved Remote Pilot Certificate (RPC) holder for flying of drone will be preferred.
Junior Project Assistant (JPA)Minimum Essential: M.Sc or M.Tech in Remote Sensing & GIS / Geo-informatics / Geology / Forestry / Geophysics/Earth & Atmospheric Sciences / Agriculture / Water Engineering and Management / Civil Engineering / Environmental Science or equivalent with first class from recognized university. Desirable: Working experience in image processing and GIS software.
  • All candidates must fulfill eligibility criteria on or before 01.10.2026.

JSAC Age Limit

PostAge Limit (as on 01.10.2026)
Research Associate (RA)Up to 35 Years
Junior Project Assistant (JPA)Up to 28 Years

Age Relaxation

CategoryRelaxation
ST / SC candidates of Jharkhand State5 Years
OBC (BC-I/BC-II) candidates of Jharkhand State3 Years

JSAC Salary

PostTotal Monthly Emoluments (Rs.)
Research Associate (RA)47,000/- (Fixed)
Junior Project Assistant (JPA)25,920/- (Fixed)
  • RA/JPA will not be entitled to any other benefits like Dearness Allowance, Provident Fund, Pension benefit, Gratuity, medical benefit, and annual increment etc. They are entitled only to casual leave as per rules and guidelines of Jharkhand Space Application Center and Govt. of Jharkhand.

JSAC Application Fee

CategoryFee
General candidatesRs. 500/-
OBC candidatesRs. 300/-
SC/ST candidatesExempted
  • Candidates must pay the application fee online to Jharkhand Space Applications Center Account No. - 490210110012465, IFSC Code - BKID0004902, Bank of India, Club Side Branch, Main Road, Ranchi, and fill the UTR No. & Date of payment in the online application form. Application fee once paid is non-refundable.

JSAC Selection Process

  • Candidates will be screened out on the basis of minimum required qualification. Screened candidates will be called for an interview, and the final list will be prepared based on the merit of the interview. A written test may also be conducted, if required, for short-listing candidates.

How to Apply for JSAC

  • Visit the official website of JSAC at https://jsac.jharkhand.gov.in for online registration starting from 21.10.2026 at 03:00 PM.
  • Pay the required application fee online through bank transfer and note down the UTR Number and date of payment.
  • Complete the online application form by filling in all required details, including UTR No. and payment date, before 09:00 PM on 18.11.2026.
  • Take a printout of the duly filled online application form.
  • Attach self-attested true copies of all required documents and the original copy of online payment proof with UTR number, date of payment, full name, and application number written on it.
  • Place the documents in a sealed envelope superscribed with "Application for the post of .........................".
  • Send the hard copy by Speed Post only to "The Director, Jharkhand Space Applications Center, Department of IT & e- Governance, Govt. of Jharkhand, 2nd Floor, Engineers Hostel -1, Near Gol Chakkar, Dhurwa, Ranchi, Jharkhand, PIN- 834004" on or before 25.11.2026 till 5:00 PM.

Documents Required

  • Mark-sheets of SSC, Intermediate, Graduation, Post Graduation, Diploma, Ph.D and any other documents related with qualification as desired & applicable
  • Work experience Certificate, if required
  • Certificate of Matriculation as proof of date of birth
  • Caste Certificate issued by competent authority
  • Recent Residential Certificate by competent authority
  • Original copy of proofs of online payment with UTR number and date of payment with full name and application no. written on it
  • No Objection Certificate (NOC) if candidates are already in service

JSAC Important Instructions

  • The appointment will be purely contractual on project basis for a minimum period of one year and may be extended as per project guidelines.
  • Reservation rules of the Government of Jharkhand apply only to BC-I/BC-II, SC, and ST candidates of Jharkhand State. Reserved candidates from other states are treated as General candidates.
  • If applying for more than one post, candidates must submit a separate application and pay the prescribed fee separately for each post.
  • Incomplete applications, applications without required attachments, and those received after the due date will be summarily rejected.
  • No TA/DA will be admissible for attending the written test or interview.
  • The place of posting is Ranchi, but the incumbent is liable to be posted anywhere in Jharkhand State as and when required.

JSAC Important Links

LinkDetails
Apply Online / Application FormOnline Registration Portal
Official Notification PDFDownload Advertisement Notice
Official WebsiteJSAC Official Portal
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Q2. How many vacancies are available under JSAC Recruitment 2026?

  • A total of 3 vacancies are available: 2 for Research Associate and 1 for Junior Project Assistant.

Q4. What is the qualification required for Research Associate?

  • Candidates must hold a Ph.D in Remote Sensing & GIS / Geo-informatics / Geology / Forestry / Geophysics / Earth & Atmospheric Sciences / Agriculture / Water Engineering / Civil Engineering / Environmental Science or equivalent, with one SCI journal research paper; OR possess 3 years of research, teaching, and design/development experience after M.Sc / ME / M.Tech with first class in the mentioned disciplines.

Q5. What is the age limit for Junior Project Assistant?

  • The upper age limit is up to 28 years as on 01.10.2026, with age relaxations of 5 years for ST/SC and 3 years for OBC candidates of Jharkhand State.

Q6. What is the application fee for JSAC Recruitment 2026?

  • The application fee is Rs. 500/- for General candidates and Rs. 300/- for OBC candidates. SC/ST candidates are exempted from paying the fee.

Q8. What is the selection process for these posts?

  • Candidates will be screened based on qualifications and called for an interview. A written test may also be conducted if required for shortlisting.
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