Applied Optics/Optical Engineering Scientist/Engineer-SC – SAC
Quick Info
- Vacancies
- Vacancies: 1
- Employment Type
- Employment Type: Full Time
- Pay Scale
- Pay Scale: ₹56,100 - ₹177,500 per month
- Qualification
- Qualification: M.E. / M.Tech. in Applied Optics/Optical Engineering /Optics & Photonics/ Optics and Optoelectronics or equivalent in the mentioned subject with an aggregate minimum of 60% or CGPA/CPI grading of 6.5 on a 10 point scale Pre-requisite: B.E./B.Tech. in Applied Optics/ Optics and Optoelectronics /Optical Engineering/Optics & Photonics Engineering/ Engineering Physics or equivalent/ MSc (Physics) with an aggregate minimum of 65% marks (average of all semesters) or CGPA/CPI grading of 6.84 on a 10 point scale
- Experience Required
- Experience Required: Not specified
- Age Limit
- Age Limit: Between 18 to 30 years
- Application Mode
- Application Mode: Online
- Deadline
- Deadline:
SAC ISRO is seeking professionals for the Applied Optics/Optical Engineering Scientist/Engineer-SC vacancy, a key government job. This position focuses on designing and developing optical systems for various space applications, including remote sensing instruments. It's a prime opportunity to secure a stable public sector career, contributing to cutting-edge optical technology. Interested candidates should consult the official notification for application details.
- The Applied Optics/Optical Engineering Scientist/Engineer-SC recruitment offers a significant government job at SAC ISRO.
- This vacancy provides a stable career path for optical engineering experts to contribute to advanced space instrument development.
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Additional Salary Information
Scientist/Engineer 'SD' (Post Code 01-03) will be in Level 11 (₹67,100–₹2,08,700) per month. Scientist/Engineer 'SC' (Post Code 04-16) will be in Level 10 (₹56,100–₹1,77,500) per month. In addition, Dearness Allowances (DA), House Rent Allowances (HRA), and Transport Allowance are payable as per extant rules. Employees are governed by the National Pension System/Unified Pension Scheme. Medical facilities, subsidized canteen, quarters facility (in lieu of HRA), Leave Travel Concession, Group Insurance, House Building Advance etc. are admissible as per DOS/Central Government orders.
Important Dates
Selection Process
Initial screening based on online applications for shortlisting candidates for interview.
Written Test (for Scientist/Engineer 'SC' posts only, Post Code 04-16).
Personal Interview (shortlisted in 1:5 ratio based on written test performance, minimum 10 candidates).
Final selection for SD posts is based on performance in the interview only. For SC posts, 50% weightage is given to Written Test marks and 50% weightage to Interview marks for final panel generation.
Application Fees
No application fee for Scientist/Engineer ‘SD’ (Post Code 01-03).
For Scientist/Engineer ‘SC’ (Post Code 04-16), initially all applicants have to uniformly pay ₹750/- as application-fee.
Refund in full for candidates exempted from payment (women, SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen) if they appear in the written test.
Other candidates will be refunded ₹500 after deducting the application fee of ₹250 if they appear in the written test.
All applicable service charges for payment of Application fee shall be borne by the Applicant.
Reservation
Serving Central Govt. Employees, Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBDs) and Ex-Serviceman etc. are eligible for upper age relaxation as per extant Govt. of India rules/orders.
Out of the total vacancies of Post Code 04-06 and 09-11, 01 (One) post of SAC is reserved for PwBD- Locomotor Disability (Backlog Vacancy).
Out of the total vacancies of Post Code 07 & 12-16, 01 (One) post of SAC is reserved for PwBD (Blind, Low Vision).
Out of 05 vacancies of NRSC (Post Code 12), 01 (One) post is reserved for PwBD (Blind, Low Vision).
How to Apply
- Visit the ISRO Live Register portal (https://www.isro.gov.in under career tab) or SAC website (https://www.sac.gov.in or https://careers.sac.gov.in).
- Register or update your registration on or before 12.02.2026 (1700 hours).
- Fill in all personal information, educational qualifications, and upload required documents (recent color passport size photograph, signature, qualification certificates, caste/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen certificates in specified formats and sizes).
- Pay the application fee if applicable (₹750/- for general SC posts, no fee for SD posts). Note that separate applications and fees are required if applying for both SAC/ISRO and NESAC vacancies under Computer Science Engineering.
- Verify all details before final submission, as applications cannot be edited later.
- Take a printout/screenshot of the online application summary for future reference.
Frequently Asked Questions
The selection process involves a two-level recruitment process: a Written Test (for SC posts) followed by a Personal Interview. Final selection for SD posts is based on interview performance, while for SC posts, it's a 50:50 weightage of written test and interview marks.
No, there is no application fee for Scientist/Engineer 'SD' (Post Code 01-03). For Scientist/Engineer 'SC' (Post Code 04-16), an initial fee of ₹750/- is required. A refund of ₹500/- (or full for exempted categories like women, SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen) is provided if the candidate appears for the written test.
Yes, candidates can apply for more than one post. However, SAC reserves the right to conduct exams for two or more posts simultaneously. Separate applications and fee payments are required if applying for distinct post codes, especially for SAC/ISRO and NESAC vacancies under Computer Science Engineering.
