ISRO RA-I Recruitment 2026

ISRO SDSC SHAR is hiring 1 Research Associate-I for its Meteorology Facility at Sriharikota. If you have a Ph.D. in the listed atmospheric or physical science fields, or an M.E./M.Tech with 3 years research experience, you can apply online. The last date to apply is 17 July 2026 by 23:59 hours. Salary is Rs. 58,000 per month plus HRA where applicable.

Indian Space Research Organisation Research Associate-I Recruitment 2026 - 1 Post

Satish Dhawan Space Centre SHAR, Sriharikota (SDSC SHAR) has issued Advertisement No. SDSC SHAR/RMT/02/2026 dated 23 June 2026. The post is for research support in weather forecasts, upper air observations, climate data and launch-related meteorology operations. Selection is through screening and interview, so no written exam is mentioned in the notification.

Who Can Apply?

• Ph.D. route: Ph.D. in Meteorology, Atmospheric Sciences, Oceanography, Physics or Applied Physics with Meteorology or equivalent subjects as the main subject.
• M.Tech route: M.E./M.Tech in Atmospheric Science or Ocean Sciences with at least 3 years of research experience and at least one SCI journal paper related to atmospheric, oceanic or climate sciences.
• M.E./M.Tech marks: First class with at least 60% aggregate or 6.5 CGPA/CPI on a 10-point scale.
• Pre-qualification marks: B.E./B.Tech/M.Sc or equivalent should also be first class with 65% average or 6.84 CGPA on a 10-point scale.
• Passed candidates only: Candidates waiting for final results should not apply.

Desirable Skills

• Computer programming and Linux knowledge.
• Peer-reviewed publications in atmospheric, oceanic or climate sciences.
• Skills in weather and climate modelling, observational techniques and data analysis.

Age Limit

• You should be between 18 and 35 years as on 17 July 2026.
• SC/ST: Upper age limit relaxable by 5 years.
• OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): Upper age limit relaxable by 3 years.
• PwBD and Ex-Servicemen: Relaxation applies as per Government of India orders.

Salary

• Consolidated monthly pay: Rs. 58,000 per month.
• HRA: House Rent Allowance is paid as applicable if hostel accommodation is not provided.
• Other benefits: Medical benefits for self and leave entitlement are available as per SDSC SHAR rules.
• Selected candidates will not get benefits or concessions available to regular employees.

Application Fee

• Application fee: Rs. 250 for each application.
• Payment mode: Online only.
• No fee: Women, SC, ST, Ex-Servicemen and PwBD candidates are exempted.

Selection Process (No Written Exam)

SDSC SHAR will shortlist candidates through initial screening and then select based on interview performance.

1. Online Application Screening: Academic performance and other details entered in the online application are checked.
2. Shortlisting: Only screened-in candidates are called for interview.
3. Document Verification: Uploaded documents and original certificates are checked at the interview stage.
4. Interview: Final selection is based on performance in the interview.

How to Apply

1. Go to the SDSC SHAR/ISRO recruitment website at shar.gov.in or apps.shar.gov.in.
2. Open Advertisement No. SDSC SHAR/RMT/02/2026 for Research Associate-I.
3. Fill the online application between 23 June 2026, 10:00 hours and 17 July 2026, 23:59 hours.
4. Upload photo, signature, SSLC/SSC certificate, qualification mark sheets/certificates and category certificate where applicable.
5. Pay the Rs. 250 fee online if you are not exempted.
6. Download and print the registration confirmation form for future reference.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 23 June 2026
• Online Application Start: 23 June 2026 at 10:00 hours
• Last Date to Apply Online: 17 July 2026 at 23:59 hours
• Interview Date: To be announced by SDSC SHAR

• Support weather forecasts and observations for space launch operations
• Analyse atmospheric, oceanic and climate science data for mission support
• Work on upper air observations and launch wind-related meteorology studies
• Prepare research outputs, technical notes and data interpretation reports
• Use programming, Linux tools and modelling methods for scientific analysis
• Coordinate with SDSC SHAR scientists and facility teams during assigned work
• Follow ISRO documentation, safety and research reporting practices