Advertisement No. NESAC/RMT-TEMP/WI-02/2026
ISRO NESAC Research Scientist, JRF & Project Associate Recruitment 2026
Walk-in interviews for 16 temporary project positions in remote sensing, geoscience, atmospheric science, IT, forestry and allied research areas.
Total Positions
16 Posts
Monthly Pay
Up to ₹56,100 + Allowances
Walk-In Dates
10–12 August 2026
Recruitment Overview
| Organisation | North Eastern Space Applications Centre |
| Department | Department of Space, Government of India |
| Advertisement Number | NESAC/RMT-TEMP/WI-02/2026 |
| Advertisement Date | 17 July 2026 |
| Positions | Research Scientist, Junior Research Fellow and Project Associate-I |
| Total Positions | 16 |
| Category-wise Reservation | Not specified in the official notification. |
| Employment Type | Temporary project basis |
| Selection Mode | Walk-in interview |
| Interview Dates | 10, 11 and 12 August 2026, according to post code |
| Interview Venue | NESAC, Umiam, Ri Bhoi District, Meghalaya |
| Posting Locations | Umiam and Cherrapunjee, Meghalaya; candidates may also be deputed anywhere in India when required. |
Position count: The official tables contain 5 Research Scientist posts, 10 JRF posts and 1 Project Associate-I post, giving a total of 16 temporary positions.
Post-wise Vacancy Summary
| Position | Post Codes | Vacancies | Monthly Remuneration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Research Scientist | RS01 to RS05 | 05 | ₹56,100 plus applicable DA and HRA |
| Junior Research Fellow | JRF01 to JRF10 | 10 | ₹37,000 plus applicable HRA |
| Project Associate-I | PA01 | 01 | ₹31,000 plus applicable HRA |
| Total Temporary Positions | 16 | Medical benefits for self as per rules | |
Research Scientist Posts
| Code | Vacancy | Essential Qualification and Experience | Interview Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| RS01 | 01 |
First Class M.Sc./M.Tech./M.Sc. (Tech.) in Geology, Applied Geology, Geophysics, Earth Science or equivalent; or Integrated M.Sc. in Geology, Applied Geology or equivalent.
B.Sc. with Geology as Main, Major or Honours is required except for an integrated course, along with one year of research or work experience in geo-hazards. |
11 August 2026 |
| RS02 | 01 |
First Class M.E./M.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering, Information Technology or equivalent;
and First Class B.E./B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering, Information Technology or equivalent, with one year of relevant research or work experience. |
12 August 2026 |
| RS03 | 01 | First Class M.Sc./M.Tech. in Disaster Management, Geography, Applied Geography, Geology, Geoinformatics, Geomatics, Remote Sensing and GIS or equivalent, with one year of research or work experience in Disaster Management Support. | 12 August 2026 |
| RS04 | 01 |
First Class M.Sc./M.Tech. in Botany, Forestry, Environmental Science, Remote Sensing, Geoinformatics, Chemistry, Physics, Computer Science or equivalent;
and Graduation in Science with one year of research or work experience in Geoinformatics. |
10 August 2026 |
| RS05 | 01 | First Class M.Sc./M.Tech. in Physics, Meteorology, Atmospheric Science, Earth Systems Science or equivalent, with one year of research or work experience in any field of Atmospheric Science. | 11 August 2026 |
| Research Scientist Total | 05 Positions | ||
Desirable experience includes Ph.D. qualifications, GIS and remote-sensing analysis, AI and machine learning, geo-hazard studies, disaster-management planning, atmospheric modelling and programming.
Junior Research Fellow Posts
| Code | Vacancy | Essential Qualification | Interview Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| JRF01 | 01 | First Class M.Sc./M.Tech. in Forestry, Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Life Science, Remote Sensing and GIS, Geoinformatics, Computer Science and Engineering, Earth System Science, Chemical Engineering or equivalent; valid NET, GATE or equivalent in the relevant field; and a Bachelor’s Degree in Science. | 10 August 2026 |
| JRF02 | 01 | First Class M.Sc./M.Tech. in Physics, Atmospheric Science, Applied Physics, Earth System Science, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering or equivalent; valid NET, GATE or equivalent; and a Bachelor’s Degree in Science. | 11 August 2026 |
| JRF03 | 01 |
M.Sc. in Physics, Electronics, Meteorology, Earth Sciences, Atmospheric Sciences or a closely related field with valid NET, GATE or equivalent;
or B.Tech./M.Tech. in Physics, ECE, EEE or an equivalent discipline with valid NET, GATE or equivalent. |
11 August 2026 |
| JRF04 | 01 | First Class B.E./B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering, Information Technology or equivalent with valid NET, GATE or equivalent in the relevant field. | 12 August 2026 |
| JRF05 | 01 |
First Class B.E./B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering, Information Technology or equivalent with valid NET, GATE or equivalent;
or First Class M.Tech./M.Sc. in Remote Sensing, GIS, Geoinformatics or equivalent with valid NET, GATE or equivalent. |
12 August 2026 |
| JRF06 | 01 | First Class M.Sc./M.Tech. in Forestry, Ecology, Environmental Sciences, Botany, Life Science, Earth System Science, Remote Sensing and GIS, Geoinformatics or equivalent with valid NET, GATE or equivalent. | 10 August 2026 |
| JRF07 | 01 | First Class M.Sc./M.Tech. in Forestry, Ecology, Environmental Sciences, Botany, Life Science, Earth System Science, Remote Sensing and GIS, Geoinformatics or equivalent with valid NET, GATE or equivalent. | 10 August 2026 |
| JRF08 | 01 |
First Class M.E./M.Tech. in Earth Science Engineering, Water Resources Engineering, Remote Sensing and GIS, Computer Science or equivalent, with relevant soil-moisture, land-surface-modelling or SAR specialisation and valid NET, GATE or equivalent;
or First Class M.Sc. in Remote Sensing and GIS, Geology, Environmental Science or equivalent with relevant specialisation and valid NET, GATE or equivalent. |
12 August 2026 |
| JRF09 | 01 |
M.Sc./M.Tech. in Geology, Applied Geology, Geophysics, Physics, Applied Physics, Earth Science, Earth System Science, Geological Sciences or equivalent;
or B.Tech./M.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering with SAR-data-processing experience. A valid NET, GATE or equivalent qualification is required. |
11 August 2026 |
| JRF10 | 01 | M.Sc. in Geological Sciences or an equivalent discipline from a recognised university with valid NET, GATE or equivalent in the relevant field. | 11 August 2026 |
| Junior Research Fellow Total | 10 Positions | ||
JRF eligibility: Candidates must carry the qualifying examination scorecard and proof of the year in which the qualification was obtained. Final-result-awaiting candidates are not eligible to attend.
Project Associate-I Post
| Code | Vacancy | Qualification and Experience | Interview Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| PA01 | 01 |
First Class M.Sc. in Botany, Forestry, Environmental Science or equivalent, with a minimum of one year of experience in plant identification.
Specialisation in Plant Taxonomy and working knowledge of remote-sensing data handling and GIS analysis are desirable. |
10 August 2026 |
| Project Associate-I Total | 01 Position | ||
Minimum Marks and JRF Examination Requirement
| Qualification | Minimum Marks or CGPA |
|---|---|
| M.E. / M.Tech. | 60% aggregate or CGPA/CPI of 6.5 on a 10-point scale or equivalent |
| B.E. / B.Tech. / M.Sc. | 65% aggregate or CGPA/CPI of 6.84 on a 10-point scale or equivalent |
Qualifying Examinations Listed for JRF01 to JRF07
- CSIR-UGC National Eligibility Test, including NET Lectureship or Assistant Professorship.
- Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering.
- Joint Admission Test for Masters.
- Joint Entrance Screening Test.
- Joint Graduate Entrance Examination for Biology and Interdisciplinary Life Sciences.
- All India Competitive Examination conducted by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research.
Rounding off marks or CGPA is not permitted. All degrees must be recognised by AICTE, UGC or another organisation authorised by the Government of India.
Age Limit and Relaxation
| Position | Maximum Age | Cut-off Date |
|---|---|---|
| Research Scientist – M.Sc.-based qualification | 28 years | Relevant interview date |
| Research Scientist – M.Tech.-based qualification | 30 years | Relevant interview date |
| Junior Research Fellow | 28 years | Relevant interview date |
| Project Associate-I | 35 years | Relevant interview date |
- SC and ST candidates: five years of age relaxation.
- OBC candidates: three years of age relaxation.
- Ex-servicemen and persons with disabilities: relaxation according to Government of India orders.
- Valid documentary proof must be produced to claim relaxation.
Salary and Benefits
| Position | Monthly Amount | Additional Benefits |
|---|---|---|
| Research Scientist | ₹56,100 | Applicable DA, HRA and medical benefits for self |
| Junior Research Fellow | ₹37,000 | Applicable or project-sanctioned HRA, whichever is lower, and medical benefits for self |
| Project Associate-I | ₹31,000 | Applicable or project-sanctioned HRA, whichever is lower, and medical benefits for self |
Application Fee, Selection and Tenure
| Application Fee | No application fee is mentioned in the official notification. |
| Application Method | Direct walk-in with prescribed typed biodata and documents |
| Selection Process | Selection will be purely based on performance in the interview. |
| Research Scientist Tenure | Initially one year, extendable based on performance up to a maximum total period of three years or the project duration, whichever is earlier. |
| JRF Tenure | Initially one year or the project period, whichever is earlier, extendable up to a maximum of five years or the project duration. |
| Project Associate-I Tenure | Initially one year or the project period, whichever is earlier, extendable up to a maximum period of five years. |
| Regularisation | There is no provision for regularisation or claim to regular employment at NESAC. |
| TA/DA | No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview. |
Post-wise Walk-In Schedule
| Walk-In Date | Post Codes | Total Positions |
|---|---|---|
| 10 August 2026 | RS04, JRF01, JRF06, JRF07 and PA01 | 05 |
| 11 August 2026 | RS01, RS05, JRF02, JRF03, JRF09 and JRF10 | 06 |
| 12 August 2026 | RS02, RS03, JRF04, JRF05 and JRF08 | 05 |
| Total | 16 | |
Reporting time: A specific reporting or registration time is not stated in the official advertisement. Candidates should reach the venue early and monitor the NESAC career page for any schedule update.
How to Attend the Walk-In Interview
- Read Advertisement No. NESAC/RMT-TEMP/WI-02/2026 and identify the correct post code, qualification and interview date.
- Download the prescribed NESAC biodata format and type all details clearly. Handwritten biodata will not be accepted.
- Take a printed copy of the completed biodata. Candidates applying for more than one post must prepare a separate biodata for each post.
- Carry all relevant original certificates and one complete set of self-attested photocopies supporting every detail entered in the biodata.
- Government, PSU or autonomous-body employees must carry an original No Objection Certificate.
- Attend NESAC, Umiam, Meghalaya, on the interview date assigned to the selected post code.
Documents to Carry
- Typed prescribed biodata form.
- Recent photograph, as required in the biodata.
- Government-issued identity card such as Aadhaar or Passport.
- Date-of-birth or Class 10 certificate.
- Degree certificates and all semester or year-wise mark sheets.
- NET, GATE or other qualifying examination scorecard, where applicable.
- Experience certificates clearly describing the work performed.
- Specialisation, dissertation or thesis proof, where applicable.
- SC, ST, OBC, disability or ex-servicemen certificate for applicable relaxation.
- Original No Objection Certificate for employed candidates.
- One set of self-attested photocopies of all supporting documents.
Walk-In Venue and Contact
North Eastern Space Applications Centre
Department of Space, Government of India,
Umiam – 793103,
Ri Bhoi District,
Meghalaya
Distance: Approximately 85 km from Guwahati Railway Station and 18 km before Shillong
Telephone: 0364-2570140
Biodata Download Support: ao.nesac@nesac.gov.in
Interview Time: Not specified in the official notification.
Important Official Links
Final note: No prior online or postal application is prescribed. Candidates must attend personally with a typed biodata, originals and self-attested copies. Interview dates are tentative and should be reconfirmed from the official NESAC career page before travel.
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