ISRO
ISRO SDSC SHAR Recruitment 2026: Research Associate-I Post
Organization
Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)
Total Vacancy
01
Last Date to Apply
17 July 2026
Job Location
Andhra Pradesh
Important Dates
Notification Date
23 June 2026
Online Application Opening Date
23 June 2026 (10:00 Hours)
Online Application Closing Date
17 July 2026 (23:59 Hours)
Crucial Date for Eligibility/NOC
17 July 2026
Application Fees
General/OBC/EWS Male Candidates
250
Exempted Categories: All Women, Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST), Ex-Servicemen (ESM), and Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PWBD) are exempt from paying the application fee.
Age Limits & Relaxations
Minimum Age
18 YearsMaximum Age
35 YearsAge relaxation applies as per Government of India rules: 5 years for SC/ST, and 3 years for OBC candidates.
Recruitment Overview
The Satish Dhawan Space Centre SHAR (SDSC SHAR), a premier launch center of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), has officially released a recruitment notification for the temporary position of Research Associate-I (RA-I) under Advertisement No. SDSC SHAR/RMT/02/2026. Eligible and interested Indian nationals can submit their applications through the online portal.
Mode of Selection / Exam Stages
- Initial Screening — Applications will be screened based on academic performance and the parameters provided in the online form.
- Personal Interview — Only candidates who are screened-in will be invited to attend a personal interview.
- Final Selection — The final selection will be made based strictly on the candidate's performance in the interview.
ISRO’s Satish Dhawan Space Centre SHAR is inviting online applications for a temporary Research Associate-I (RA-I) position at its Meteorology Facility in Sriharikota. The selected candidate will initially be engaged for three years to work on advanced weather forecasting, satellite missions, and climate modeling operations.
Vacancy Details ISRO SDSC SHAR Recruitment 2026
- Post Name: Research Associate-I (RA-I)
- Total Vacancy: 01
- Stipend: ₹58,000 per month (Consolidated) + applicable House Rent Allowance (HRA).
Educational Qualification
- Option A: Ph.D. in Meteorology, Atmospheric Sciences, Oceanography, Physics, or Applied Physics (with Meteorology or equivalent as the main subject).
- Option B: ME/M.Tech in Atmospheric Science or Ocean Sciences with a minimum of 3 years of research experience and at least one research paper published in a Science Citation Index (SCI) journal.
- Pre-requisites: First-class marks are mandatory throughout graduation and post-graduation levels (minimum 60% or 6.5 CGPA for ME/M.Tech; minimum 65% or 6.84 CGPA for BE/B.Tech/M.Sc).
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How to Apply for Research Associate-I Post?
Follow these steps to submit your application online:
- Visit the official SDSC SHAR recruitment portals at https://www.shar.gov.in or https://apps.shar.gov.in.
- Navigate to the online registration link for Advertisement No. SDSC SHAR/RMT/02/2026.
- Fill in your personal, academic, and contact details carefully in the online application form.
- Upload clear, scanned copies of your passport-size photograph (max 40 KB, .jpg format), signature (max 20 KB, .jpg format), and relevant educational certificates/experience proofs in PDF format.
- Pay the application fee of ₹250 via the online payment gateway (if applicable).
- Submit the form and download/print the personalized registration confirmation form for future reference.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
No, the position of Research Associate-I is purely temporary. The initial engagement is for 3 years, which may be extended up to an additional 2 years based on project validity and institutional discretion. It does not confer any right to regular employment.
No, only candidates who have already passed and possess the required degree certificates/provisional certificates as of July 17, 2026, are eligible to apply. Candidates awaiting final results are not eligible.
The selection process involves an initial screening based on academic performance and parameters provided in the online form. Screened-in candidates will be called for an interview, and the final selection will be based strictly on performance during the interview.
Yes, outstation candidates short-listed and called for the interview will be paid to-and-fro sleeper class Railway fare or non-AC bus fare by the shortest route, provided they produce valid ticket proofs.
The initial place of posting is the Meteorology Facility at SDSC SHAR, Sriharikota (Andhra Pradesh). However, selected candidates are liable to be posted to any ISRO/DOS center or unit across India as per requirement.