Research Associate-I Recruitment at Satish Dhawan Space Centre SHAR 2026
Quick Info
- Vacancies
- Vacancies: 1
- Employment Type
- Employment Type: Contract, Temporary
- Pay Scale
- Pay Scale: ₹58,000 per month
- Qualification
- Qualification: Ph.D. in Meteorology, Atmospheric Sciences, Oceanography, or Physics; or M.E./M.Tech in relevant disciplines with 3 years research experience and SCI journal publication.
- Experience Required
- Experience Required: Minimum 3 years of research experience required for M.E./M.Tech holders; fresh Ph.D. holders are eligible.
- Age Limit
- Age Limit: Between 18 to 35 years
- Application Mode
- Application Mode: Online
- Deadline
- Deadline:
Satish Dhawan Space Centre SHAR is recruiting for 1 Research Associate-I (RA-I) position to support advanced meteorological and atmospheric research at India's premier spaceport. The role offers a consolidated monthly stipend of ₹58,000 and requires a Ph.D. in Meteorology, Physics, or related sciences, or an M.E./M.Tech with three years of research experience. This is a prestigious opportunity to contribute to critical launch base infrastructure and disaster management operations for ISRO. Candidates will engage in high-impact climate modeling and weather forecasting essential for successful satellite missions.
- The engagement is initially for three years and is extendable up to a total of five years based on project requirements.
- Applicants must possess a Ph.D. or an M.E./M.Tech with at least one research paper published in an SCI journal.
- The upper age limit is 35 years as of the closing date, with applicable relaxations for reserved categories.
- Selection involves an initial academic screening followed by a performance-based interview for shortlisted candidates.
- The position is purely temporary and based at Sriharikota, though candidates may be posted to any ISRO center in India.
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Additional Salary Information
Pay Level: Consolidated monthly stipend of ₹58,000 plus applicable House Rent Allowance (HRA).
Important Dates
Selection Process
Initial Screening Shortlisting Interview Document Verification
Application Fees
General/OBC/EWS: ₹250 Women/SC/ST/ESM/PWBD: No application fee
Reservation
SC/ST: 5 years age relaxation OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): 3 years age relaxation PWBD/Ex-Servicemen: As per Government of India norms Women/SC/ST/PWBD/ESM: Fee exemption
How to Apply
- Visit the official SDSC SHAR recruitment website at https://www.shar.gov.in.
- Register online between June 23, 2026, and July 17, 2026.
- Fill in the application form with accurate personal and academic details.
- Upload a recent color passport photograph and signature in .jpg format.
- Upload consolidated marks sheets and certificates for essential qualifications in .pdf format.
- Pay the application fee of ₹250 online using the provided payment gateway (if applicable).
- Download and print the personalized registration confirmation form for future reference.
Frequently Asked Questions
The selected candidate will receive a consolidated monthly payment of ₹58,000 plus House Rent Allowance (HRA) if hostel accommodation is not provided.
Candidates need a Ph.D. in Meteorology, Atmospheric Sciences, Oceanography, or Physics, or an M.E./M.Tech in relevant fields with 3 years of research experience and an SCI journal publication.
The age limit is 18 to 35 years as of July 17, 2026, with relaxations of 5 years for SC/ST and 3 years for OBC candidates.