SAC Recruitment 2026 for 48 JRF, RA & Project Scientist-I Posts – Apply Online @ sac.gov.in
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| Last successful check | 13 Nov 2026 |
| Last date | 30 Sept 2026 |
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Important Dates – SAC Recruitment 2026
| Event | Date |
| Notification Release | 10 September 2026 |
| Online Application Start | 10 September 2026 (10:00 AM) |
| Last Date to Apply | 30 September 2026 (5:00 PM) |
| Cut-off for Age & Qualification | 30 September 2026 |
| Interview Schedule | To be notified on SAC website |
SAC Vacancy 2026 – Complete Breakdown (Post Code Wise)
| Post Code | Post Name | No. of Posts | Field / Discipline |
| 01 | JRF | 3 | Semiconductor Technology / Quantum / RF & Microwave |
| 02 | JRF | 7 | Electronics & Communication / VLSI / Embedded Systems / Signal Processing |
| 03 | JRF | 5 | Engineering Physics / Photonics / Optoelectronics / Material Science |
| 04 | JRF | 10 | Atmospheric Sciences / Meteorology / Oceanography / Physics / Mathematics |
| 05 | JRF | 2 | Geophysics / Earth Sciences / Geotechnical Engineering |
| 06 | JRF | 4 | Computer Science / Computer Engineering |
| 07 | JRF | 2 | Geo-informatics / Remote Sensing and GIS |
| 08 | RA | 6 | Oceanic Sciences / Marine Sciences / Atmospheric Sciences |
| 09 | RA | 1 | Mathematics / Physics |
| 10 | RA | 1 | Earth Sciences / Environmental Sciences (Remote Sensing) |
| 11 | PS-I | 1 | Geophysics / Applied Geophysics (Cryosphere) |
| 12 | PS-I | 1 | Ecology / Forestry / Geo-informatics |
| 13 | PS-I | 1 | Remote Sensing & GIS (microwave) / Geo-informatics |
| 14 | PS-I | 1 | Geophysics / Earth Sciences (Crustal Deformation) |
| 15 | PS-I | 2 | Water Resources / Hydrology / Soil and Water Engineering |
| 16 | PS-I | 1 | RF & Microwave / Applied Physics |
Educational Qualification (Post-wise)
| Post Code | Post | Minimum Qualification |
| 01-07 | JRF | M.E./M.Tech or B.E./B.Tech/M.Sc (as per post) with required marks and qualified NET/GATE/national exam |
| 08-10 | RA | PhD or M.E./M.Tech with 3 years experience + SCI paper |
| 11-16 | PS-I | PhD or M.E./M.Tech (as per post) |
- Minimum Marks: M.E./M.Tech: 60% or CGPA 6.5; B.E./B.Tech/M.Sc: 65% or CGPA 6.84. No rounding.
- Age Limit (as on 30.09.2026): JRF: Max 28 years; RA/PS-I: Max 35 years. Relaxation as per rules.
SAC Recruitment 2026 Salary and Benefits
| Post | Monthly Stipend/Salary |
| JRF (1st & 2nd year) | ₹37,000 + HRA |
| JRF (subsequent years) | ₹42,000 + HRA |
| Project Scientist-I | ₹56,000 + HRA |
| RA Level 1 | ₹58,000 + HRA |
| RA Level 2 | ₹61,000 + HRA |
| RA Level 3 | ₹67,000 + HRA |
Application Fee
- No application fee for any category. Apply free of cost.
Selection Process
- Shortlisting based on academic records and subject specialization. Only shortlisted candidates will be called for interview. Final selection based on interview performance only.
How to Apply Online for SAC Recruitment 2026
- Visit career.sac.gov.in or www.sac.gov.in.
- Register and fill the online application form.
- Upload photo, signature, and required documents (PDF/JPEG, under 1 MB).
- Submit before 30 September 2026 (5:00 PM).
- Take printout of application for future reference.
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- www.sac.gov.in ↗Source-provided destination — verify before signing in or paying.
Important Instructions
- Only Indian nationals eligible.
- No offline applications accepted.
- Documents must be originals at interview.
- NOC required if employed in Government/PSU.
- Candidates from ODL not eligible.
How many vacancies are there in SAC JRF Recruitment 2026?
- There are 48 vacancies in total, including JRF (33), RA (8), and PS-I (7) posts.
What is the age limit for SAC JRF posts?
- Maximum 28 years as on 30.09.2026. Age relaxation applies for SC/ST/OBC-NCL.
Is there any application fee for SAC Recruitment 2026?
- No, there is no application fee for any post or category.
What is the salary for Project Scientist-I at SAC?
- Project Scientist-I gets ₹56,000 per month plus HRA.
What is the selection process for SAC RA and PS-I?
- Shortlisting based on academic records followed by interview. No written exam.
Do I need a GATE/NET qualification for JRF posts?
- Yes, candidates must have qualified NET, GATE, or equivalent national exam valid as on 30.09.2026.
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