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NESAC Research Scientist, JRF, Project Associate Recruitment

North Eastern Space Applications Centre (NESAC) Research Scientist, JRF, Project Associate Recruitment 2026: 16 vacancies. Walk-in interview before 12 Aug

·Posted 20 July 2026 at 02:30 am

·by VINAY

OrganizationNESAC/RMT-TEMP/WI-02/2026B.E/B.TechGraduatePost Graduate16 postsnesac.gov.in

Quick Summary

NESAC Research Scientist, JRF, Project Associate Recruitment recruitment banner

Start Date

10 Aug 2026

Last Date

12 Aug 2026

Examination / Post Name

NESAC Research Scientist, JRF, Project Associate Recruitment

Advertisement / Notification No.

NESAC/RMT-TEMP/WI-02/2026

Total Vacancies

16

Job Category

Fellowship & Research

Educational Qualification

B.E/B.Tech, Graduate, Post Graduate

Salary / Pay Scale

Post NamePay LevelGross Salary
Research Scientist—₹56,100/- per month + allowances
Junior Research Fellow (JRF)—₹37,000/- per month + HRA
Project Associate - I—₹31,000/- per month + HRA

Age Limit

CategoryAge Limit
Research Scientist (M.Sc based)Maximum 28 years
Research Scientist (M.Tech based)Maximum 30 years
Junior Research Fellow (JRF)Maximum 28 years
Project Associate - IMaximum 35 years
SC/ST Candidates+5 years relaxation
OBC Candidates+3 years relaxation
Ex-Servicemen, PwDAs per Government of India rules

Application Fee

CategoryFee
All CandidatesNone

Selection Process

  1. Walk-in Interview — Candidates must appear for a direct interview on the specified dates with all required documents.
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Detailed Guide

Age Limit
CategoryAge Limit
Research Scientist (M.Sc based)Maximum 28 years
Research Scientist (M.Tech based)Maximum 30 years
Junior Research Fellow (JRF)Maximum 28 years
Project Associate - IMaximum 35 years
SC/ST Candidates+5 years relaxation
OBC Candidates+3 years relaxation
Ex-Servicemen, PwDAs per Government of India rules
Application Fee
CategoryFee
All CandidatesNone
Salary
Post NamePay LevelGross Salary
Research ScientistNot specified₹56,100/- per month + allowances
Junior Research Fellow (JRF)Not specified₹37,000/- per month + HRA
Project Associate - INot specified₹31,000/- per month + HRA

Important Dates

EventDate
Walk-in Interview (Research Scientist RS04, JRF01, JRF06, JRF07, PA01)10 August 2026
Walk-in Interview (Research Scientist RS01, RS05, JRF02, JRF03, JRF09, JRF10)11 August 2026
Walk-in Interview (Research Scientist RS02, RS03, JRF04, JRF05, JRF08)12 August 2026

Overview

The North Eastern Space Applications Centre (NESAC) is conducting a walk-in interview recruitment drive in 2026 for Research Scientist, Junior Research Fellow (JRF), and Project Associate – I positions. This recruitment offers 16 temporary project-based vacancies for eligible candidates with relevant postgraduate or graduate qualifications and experience, with interviews scheduled from 10 to 12 August 2026.

Eligibility / Education Qualification

Post NameQualificationExperience / Other
Research Scientist (RS01)First Class M.Sc./M.Tech/Integrated M.Sc in Geology/Applied Geology/Geophysics/Earth Science or equivalent. B.Sc with Geology as Main/Major/Honors (not for integrated course) is a pre-qualification.Minimum 1 year research/work experience in Geo-hazards.
Research Scientist (RS02)First Class M.E./M.Tech in Computer Science & Engineering/IT or equivalent. OR First Class B.E./B.Tech in Computer Science & Engineering/IT or equivalent.Minimum 1 year research/work experience in the relevant field.
Research Scientist (RS03)First Class M.Sc./M.Tech in Disaster Management/Geography/Applied Geography/Geology/Geoinformatics/Geomatics/Remote Sensing and GIS or equivalent.None specified.
Research Scientist (RS04)First Class M.Sc./M.Tech in Botany/Forestry/Environmental Science/Remote Sensing/Geoinformatics/Chemistry/Physics/Computer Science or equivalent. AND Graduation in Science.Minimum 1 year research/work experience in Geoinformatics.
Research Scientist (RS05)First Class M.Sc./M.Tech in Physics/Meteorology/Atmospheric Science/Earth Systems Science or equivalent.Minimum 1 year research/work experience in Atmospheric Science.
Junior Research Fellow (JRF01)First Class M.Sc./M.Tech in Forestry/Environmental Science/Environmental Engineering/Life Science/Remote Sensing & GIS/Geoinformatics/Computer Science & Engineering/Earth System Science/Chemical Engineering or equivalent. OR Bachelor's Degree in Science.Valid NET/GATE or equivalent in the relevant field (if M.Sc./M.Tech).
Junior Research Fellow (JRF02)First Class M.Sc./M.Tech in Physics/Atmospheric Science/Applied Physics/Earth System Science/Chemistry/Environmental Science/Environmental Engineering or equivalent. OR Bachelor's Degree in Science.Valid NET/GATE or equivalent in the relevant field (if M.Sc./M.Tech).
Junior Research Fellow (JRF03)M.Sc in Physics/Electronics/Meteorology/Earth Sciences/Atmospheric sciences or closely related field. OR B.Tech in Physics/ECE/EEE or equivalent. OR M.Tech in Physics/ECE/EEE.Valid NET/GATE or equivalent in the relevant field.
Junior Research Fellow (JRF04)First Class B.E./B.Tech in Computer Science & Engineering, Information Technology, or equivalent.Valid NET/GATE or equivalent in the relevant field.
Junior Research Fellow (JRF05)First Class B.E./B.Tech in Computer Science & Engineering, Information Technology, or equivalent. OR First Class M.Tech./M.Sc in Remote Sensing, GIS, and Geoinformatics, or equivalent.Valid NET/GATE or equivalent in the relevant field.
Junior Research Fellow (JRF06)First Class M.Sc./M.Tech in Forestry/Ecology/Environmental Sciences/Botany/Life Science/Earth System Science/Remote Sensing and GIS/Geoinformatics or equivalent.Valid NET/GATE or equivalent in the relevant field.
Junior Research Fellow (JRF07)First Class M.Sc./M.Tech in Forestry/Ecology/Environmental Sciences/Botany/Life Science/Earth System Science/Remote Sensing and GIS/Geoinformatics or equivalent.Valid NET/GATE or equivalent in the relevant field.
Junior Research Fellow (JRF08)First Class M.E./M.Tech in Earth Science Engineering/Water Resources Engineering/Remote Sensing and GIS/Computer Science or equivalent. OR First Class M.Sc. in Remote Sensing & GIS/Geology/Environmental Science/or equivalent.Dissertation/specialization in soil moisture applications in hydrology or land-surface modeling or SAR data utilization with valid NET/GATE or equivalent.
Junior Research Fellow (JRF09)M.Sc/M.Tech in Geology/Applied Geology/Geophysics/Physics/Applied Physics/Earth Science/Earth System Science/Geological sciences. OR B.Tech./M.Tech. CSE.Valid NET/GATE or equivalent in the relevant field (if M.Sc./M.Tech). Experience in SAR data processing (if B.Tech./M.Tech. CSE).
Junior Research Fellow (JRF10)M.Sc. in Geological Sciences or equivalent discipline from a recognized University.Valid NET/GATE or equivalent in the relevant field.
Project Associate - I (PA01)First Class M.Sc. in Botany/Forestry/Environmental Science or equivalent discipline.Minimum 1 year experience in plant identification.

Selection Process

  1. Walk-in Interview — Candidates must appear for a direct interview on the specified dates with all required documents.

Full Details

About the Recruitment

The North Eastern Space Applications Centre (NESAC) Research Scientist, JRF, Project Associate Recruitment 2026 invites eligible candidates for 16 temporary project-based positions through a walk-in interview process. NESAC, an autonomous body under the Department of Space, Government of India, supports development in the North Eastern Region using space science and technology.

Post-wise and Category-wise Vacancy Details

A total of 16 vacancies are available across various research and project roles at NESAC.
Post CodePost NameNumber of PositionsInterview Date
RS01Research Scientist111 August 2026
RS02Research Scientist112 August 2026
RS03Research Scientist112 August 2026
RS04Research Scientist110 August 2026
RS05Research Scientist111 August 2026
JRF01Junior Research Fellow110 August 2026
JRF02Junior Research Fellow111 August 2026
JRF03Junior Research Fellow111 August 2026
JRF04Junior Research Fellow112 August 2026
JRF05Junior Research Fellow112 August 2026
JRF06Junior Research Fellow110 August 2026
JRF07Junior Research Fellow110 August 2026
JRF08Junior Research Fellow112 August 2026
JRF09Junior Research Fellow111 August 2026
JRF10Junior Research Fellow111 August 2026
PA01Project Associate - I110 August 2026

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must meet specific educational qualifications and experience requirements for each post. For JRF positions, a valid NET/GATE score or equivalent is mandatory in the relevant discipline.
Post NameQualificationExperience / Other
Research Scientist (RS01)First Class M.Sc./M.Tech/Integrated M.Sc in Geology/Applied Geology/Geophysics/Earth Science or equivalent. B.Sc with Geology as Main/Major/Honors (not for integrated course) is a pre-qualification.Minimum 1 year research/work experience in Geo-hazards.
Research Scientist (RS02)First Class M.E./M.Tech in Computer Science & Engineering/IT or equivalent. OR First Class B.E./B.Tech in Computer Science & Engineering/IT or equivalent.Minimum 1 year research/work experience in the relevant field.
Research Scientist (RS03)First Class M.Sc./M.Tech in Disaster Management/Geography/Applied Geography/Geology/Geoinformatics/Geomatics/Remote Sensing and GIS or equivalent.None specified.
Research Scientist (RS04)First Class M.Sc./M.Tech in Botany/Forestry/Environmental Science/Remote Sensing/Geoinformatics/Chemistry/Physics/Computer Science or equivalent. AND Graduation in Science.Minimum 1 year research/work experience in Geoinformatics.
Research Scientist (RS05)First Class M.Sc./M.Tech in Physics/Meteorology/Atmospheric Science/Earth Systems Science or equivalent.Minimum 1 year research/work experience in Atmospheric Science.
Junior Research Fellow (JRF01)First Class M.Sc./M.Tech in Forestry/Environmental Science/Environmental Engineering/Life Science/Remote Sensing & GIS/Geoinformatics/Computer Science & Engineering/Earth System Science/Chemical Engineering or equivalent. OR Bachelor's Degree in Science.Valid NET/GATE or equivalent in the relevant field (if M.Sc./M.Tech).
Junior Research Fellow (JRF02)First Class M.Sc./M.Tech in Physics/Atmospheric Science/Applied Physics/Earth System Science/Chemistry/Environmental Science/Environmental Engineering or equivalent. OR Bachelor's Degree in Science.Valid NET/GATE or equivalent in the relevant field (if M.Sc./M.Tech).
Junior Research Fellow (JRF03)M.Sc in Physics/Electronics/Meteorology/Earth Sciences/Atmospheric sciences or closely related field. OR B.Tech in Physics/ECE/EEE or equivalent. OR M.Tech in Physics/ECE/EEE.Valid NET/GATE or equivalent in the relevant field.
Junior Research Fellow (JRF04)First Class B.E./B.Tech in Computer Science & Engineering, Information Technology, or equivalent.Valid NET/GATE or equivalent in the relevant field.
Junior Research Fellow (JRF05)First Class B.E./B.Tech in Computer Science & Engineering, Information Technology, or equivalent. OR First Class M.Tech./M.Sc in Remote Sensing, GIS, and Geoinformatics, or equivalent.Valid NET/GATE or equivalent in the relevant field.
Junior Research Fellow (JRF06)First Class M.Sc./M.Tech in Forestry/Ecology/Environmental Sciences/Botany/Life Science/Earth System Science/Remote Sensing and GIS/Geoinformatics or equivalent.Valid NET/GATE or equivalent in the relevant field.
Junior Research Fellow (JRF07)First Class M.Sc./M.Tech in Forestry/Ecology/Environmental Sciences/Botany/Life Science/Earth System Science/Remote Sensing and GIS/Geoinformatics or equivalent.Valid NET/GATE or equivalent in the relevant field.
Junior Research Fellow (JRF08)First Class M.E./M.Tech in Earth Science Engineering/Water Resources Engineering/Remote Sensing and GIS/Computer Science or equivalent. OR First Class M.Sc. in Remote Sensing & GIS/Geology/Environmental Science/or equivalent.Dissertation/specialization in soil moisture applications in hydrology or land-surface modeling or SAR data utilization with valid NET/GATE or equivalent.
Junior Research Fellow (JRF09)M.Sc/M.Tech in Geology/Applied Geology/Geophysics/Physics/Applied Physics/Earth Science/Earth System Science/Geological sciences. OR B.Tech./M.Tech. CSE.Valid NET/GATE or equivalent in the relevant field (if M.Sc./M.Tech). Experience in SAR data processing (if B.Tech./M.Tech. CSE).
Junior Research Fellow (JRF10)M.Sc. in Geological Sciences or equivalent discipline from a recognized University.Valid NET/GATE or equivalent in the relevant field.
Project Associate - I (PA01)First Class M.Sc. in Botany/Forestry/Environmental Science or equivalent discipline.Minimum 1 year experience in plant identification.

For M.E./M.Tech degrees, candidates must have an aggregate minimum of 60% marks (average of all semesters) or a CGPA/CPI grading of 6.5 on a 10-point scale. For B.E./B.Tech/M.Sc degrees, candidates must have an aggregate minimum of 65% marks (average of all semesters) or a CGPA/CPI grading of 6.84 on a 10-point scale.

Age Limit and Relaxation

The age limits for various posts are calculated as of the interview date.
CategoryAge Limit
Research Scientist (M.Sc based)Maximum 28 years
Research Scientist (M.Tech based)Maximum 30 years
Junior Research Fellow (JRF)Maximum 28 years
Project Associate - IMaximum 35 years
SC/ST Candidates+5 years relaxation
OBC Candidates+3 years relaxation
Ex-Servicemen, PwDAs per Government of India rules

Application Fee and Payment Method

There is no application fee mentioned for participating in the NESAC walk-in interview.
CategoryFee
All CandidatesNone

Selection Process

The selection for all positions will be based solely on performance in the walk-in interview.
  1. Walk-in Interview — Candidates must appear for a direct interview on the specified dates with all required documents.

Candidates must ensure they meet all eligibility criteria as of the interview date. Those awaiting final results are not eligible to appear for the interview. The prescribed experience must be acquired after obtaining the essential qualification.

Pay Scale and Benefits

Selected candidates will receive monthly emoluments along with other benefits as per NESAC rules.
Post NamePay LevelGross Salary
Research ScientistNot specified₹56,100/- per month + DA, HRA, medical benefits (self only)
Junior Research Fellow (JRF)Not specified₹37,000/- per month + HRA, medical benefits (self only)
Project Associate - INot specified₹31,000/- per month + HRA, medical benefits (self only)

Junior Research Fellows and Project Associates are eligible for casual leave, while Research Scientists are eligible for leave as per institutional rules. Maternity leave is available for all female candidates as per Government of India instructions. Selected candidates will not be entitled to benefits or concessions admissible to regular employees.

How to Apply — Step by Step

Interested and eligible candidates must attend the walk-in interview directly at the specified venue with their biodata and original documents.
  1. Download the prescribed Biodata Format from the NESAC website: https://nesac.gov.in/category/career/.
  2. Type out the biodata neatly in the prescribed format and take a print-out. Handwritten biodata will not be accepted.
  3. Gather all relevant original documents supporting the details furnished in the biodata, along with a set of self-attested photocopies.
  4. Candidates currently employed in Central/State Government, Public Sector Undertakings, or Autonomous Bodies must bring a "No Objection Certificate" (NOC) in original.
  5. Report directly to the interview venue (NESAC, Umiam, Ri Bhoi District, Meghalaya) on the specific date for your desired post.
  6. Failure to produce any required documents or if any information in the biodata is found incorrect, will lead to disqualification from the interview.

Documents Required

Candidates must bring the following documents for the walk-in interview:
  • Typed Biodata in the prescribed format.
  • All original educational qualification certificates and mark sheets.
  • Experience certificates (if applicable).
  • Valid NET/GATE score card (for JRF positions).
  • Proof of specialization/dissertation/thesis (if applicable).
  • Caste certificate (SC/ST/OBC) for age relaxation.
  • Disability certificate (for PwD candidates).
  • Identity proof (AADHAR/Passport/etc.).
  • "No Objection Certificate" (NOC) in original, if currently employed.
  • Equivalency certificate from AIU (Association of Indian University) for foreign degree holders.

Important Dates

The walk-in interviews are scheduled across three days in August 2026.
EventDate
Walk-in Interview (Research Scientist RS04, JRF01, JRF06, JRF07, PA01)10 August 2026
Walk-in Interview (Research Scientist RS01, RS05, JRF02, JRF03, JRF09, JRF10)11 August 2026
Walk-in Interview (Research Scientist RS02, RS03, JRF04, JRF05, JRF08)12 August 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

QWhat is the last date to apply for NESAC Research Scientist, JRF, Project Associate Recruitment 2026?

AThe last date to participate in the NESAC Research Scientist, JRF, and Project Associate walk-in interview is 12 August 2026, depending on the specific post applied for.

QHow many vacancies are available in NESAC Recruitment 2026?

AThere are a total of 16 vacancies announced for Research Scientist, Junior Research Fellow, and Project Associate – I positions in the NESAC Recruitment 2026.

QWhat is the age limit for JRF positions in NESAC?

AThe maximum age limit for Junior Research Fellow (JRF) positions in NESAC is 28 years as of the interview date, with relaxations for reserved categories.

QWhat is the salary for a Research Scientist at NESAC?

AA Research Scientist at NESAC will receive monthly emoluments of ₹56,100/-, in addition to applicable DA, HRA, and medical benefits for self only.

QIs there an application fee for NESAC walk-in interviews?

ANo, there is no application fee mentioned for candidates attending the NESAC walk-in interviews for these temporary positions.

QWhat is the selection process for NESAC Research Scientist, JRF, and Project Associate roles?

AThe selection process for NESAC Research Scientist, JRF, and Project Associate roles is a direct walk-in interview, where candidates' performance will be the sole basis for selection.

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