Applications are invited for recruitment of various research based positions or career in ISRO in 2026.
Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) is inviting applications from eligible candidates for recruitment to the posts or career of Junior Research Fellow (JRF) in 2026.
Name of post : Junior Research Fellow (JRF)
No. of posts : 8
Essential Qualification :
(a) M.Sc. Degree in Physics / Applied Physics / Engineering Physics / Space Physics / Atmospheric Science / Meteorology / Planetary Sciences OR M.S / M.E / M.Tech in Atmospheric Science / Space Science / Planetary Science / Applied Physics / Engineering Physics with minimum 60% marks as average of all semesters in aggregate or CGPA/CPI grading of 6.5 on a 10 point scale or equivalent.
(b) Applicants should also have qualified one of the following:
1. CSIR-UGC National Eligibility Test, including NET-Lectureship.
2. Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) conducted by MHRD.
3. Joint Entrance Screening Test (JEST)
Selection Procedure :
The Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) carries an amount of Rs.37,000 per month, with a possibility to be increased to Rs.42,000/- as Senior Research Fellowship (SRF), after two years, on successful completion and review of research work of the previous two years by a review committee.
Candidates are eligible for HRA as per rules of VSSC. The research fellows are not eligible to get Dearness Allowance (DA).
Age Limit : 28 years as on 05.05.2026. 31 years for OBC candidates and 33 years in case of SC/ST candidates. Persons with Disability are eligible for age relaxation as per rules
How to apply :
Candidates may apply online through VSSC website https://www.vssc.gov.in up to 17:00 hours on 05.05.2026.
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