North Eastern Space Applications Centre has released the official notification for engagement of Research Scientist and Junior Research Fellow posts on a temporary project basis. The notification has been issued under Advertisement No. NESAC/RMT-TEMP/WI-01/2026 dated 12 February 2026.
A total of 10 vacancies have been announced. The selection will be done through walk-in-interview at NESAC, Umiam, Meghalaya. Interested candidates must check eligibility details carefully before appearing for the interview.
Overview of ISRO NESAC Recruitment 2026
| Organisation | North Eastern Space Applications Centre (NESAC) |
| Advertisement No. | NESAC/RMT-TEMP/WI-01/2026 |
| Post Name | Research Scientist and Junior Research Fellow |
| No. of Posts | 10 |
| Category | Government |
| Type | Temporary Project Basis |
| Job Location | Umiam, Meghalaya |
| Application Mode | Walk-in-Interview |
| Selection Process | Interview |
All the important details regarding this recruitment are given below. Read further to know about interview dates, eligibility, age limit, emoluments and required documents.
Important Dates
The detailed schedule has been released along with the notification. Refer to the table below —
| Notification Release Date | 12 February 2026 |
| Walk-in-Interview (RS01, RS02, JRF01, JRF05, JRF07) | 05 March 2026 |
| Walk-in-Interview (RS03, JRF02, JRF03, JRF04, JRF06) | 06 March 2026 |
| Reporting Time | 08:30 AM |
| Interview Venue | NESAC, Umiam, Meghalaya |
| Crucial Date for Eligibility | Date of Walk-in-Interview |
Vacancy Details of ISRO NESAC Recruitment 2026
| Post Code | Post Name | No. of Posts |
| RS01 | Research Scientist | 01 |
| RS02 | Research Scientist | 01 |
| RS03 | Research Scientist | 01 |
| JRF01 | Junior Research Fellow | 01 |
| JRF02 | Junior Research Fellow | 01 |
| JRF03 | Junior Research Fellow | 01 |
| JRF04 | Junior Research Fellow | 01 |
| JRF05 | Junior Research Fellow | 01 |
| JRF06 | Junior Research Fellow | 02 |
| JRF07 | Junior Research Fellow | 01 |
Eligibility Criteria of ISRO NESAC Vacancies
| Position | Qualification | Minimum Marks | Maximum Age |
| Research Scientist (M.Sc based) | M.Sc./M.Tech degree | Minimum 60% or CGPA 6.5/10 | 28 years |
| Research Scientist (M.Tech based) | M.E./M.Tech degree | Minimum 60% or CGPA 6.5/10 | 30 years |
| Junior Research Fellow | B.E./B.Tech/M.Sc degree | Minimum 65% or CGPA 6.84/10 | 28 years |
Rounding off of marks or CGPA is not allowed. Conversion of CGPA into percentage must be certified by the University. If no scheme exists, percentage will be calculated as:
(Candidate CGPA ÷ Maximum CGPA) × 100
Age Relaxation
| SC/ST | 5 years |
| OBC | 3 years |
| Ex-Servicemen | As per Government rules |
| PwD | As per Government rules |
Candidates must produce valid proof at the time of interview.
National Eligibility Test Requirement for JRF
Candidates applying for JRF posts must have qualified any one of the following:
- CSIR-UGC NET
- GATE
- JAM
- BET
- JEST / JGEEBILS
- AICE conducted by ICAR
- SLET
Score card and year of qualification must be produced during interview.
Emoluments
| Research Scientist | ₹56,100 per month |
| Junior Research Fellow | ₹37,000 per month |
Walk-in-Interview Process
Step 1: Download Biodata Format from nesac.gov.in and type the biodata in prescribed format. Handwritten biodata will not be accepted.
Step 2: Bring original documents, one set of self-attested photocopies, and NOC if employed.
Step 3: Report at NESAC, Umiam, Ri Bhoi District, Meghalaya on 05 or 06 March 2026 at 08:30 AM.
Step 4: Carry valid Government ID proof such as AADHAR, Passport, Voter ID or Driving License.
Selection will be based purely on interview performance. There will be no written test.
ISRO NESAC Official Notification
Official Website: nesac.gov.in
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