NESAC Research Scientist, JRF & Project Associate-I 2026 — Walk-in-Interview
North Eastern Space Applications Centre (NESAC), Department of Space, Government of India · Meghalaya · અપડેટ 10 Aug 2026
NESAC, Umiam (Meghalaya) is conducting walk-in-interviews on 10, 11 and 12 August 2026 for 16 temporary project-based positions of Research Scientist, Junior Research Fellow and Project Associate-I. Eligible candidates must appear directly at NESAC, Umiam with biodata in the prescribed format and all original documents.
મહત્વની તારીખો
| જાહેરાત તારીખ | 17 Jul 2026 |
| Interview — RS04, JRF01, JRF06, JRF07, PA01 | 10 August 2026 |
| Interview — RS01, RS05, JRF02, JRF03, JRF09, JRF10 | 11 August 2026 |
| Interview — RS02, RS03, JRF04, JRF05, JRF08 | 12 August 2026 |
| Cut-off date for age and qualification | Date of walk-in-interview |
| પરીક્ષા તારીખ | Walk-in-Interview on 10, 11 and 12 August 2026 at NESAC, Umiam, Ri Bhoi District, Meghalaya (post-code wise dates specified in the notice) |
મુખ્ય વિગતો
| વય મર્યાદા | —–35Maximum age as on date of interview: Research Scientist (M.Sc based) 28 years, Research Scientist (M.Tech based) 30 years, Junior Research Fellow 28 years, Project Associate-I 35 years. Relaxation of 5 years for SC/ST and 3 years for OBC; Ex-Servicemen and Persons with Disabilities as per Government of India orders. |
| લાયકાત | First Class M.Sc./M.Tech/M.E./B.E./B.Tech in relevant disciplines (Geology, Computer Science, Disaster Management, Forestry, Physics/Atmospheric Science, Remote Sensing & GIS etc.); valid NET/GATE or equivalent required for all JRF posts; Ph.D desirable for Research Scientist posts. M.E./M.Tech must have minimum 60% (CGPA 6.5/10); B.E./B.Tech/M.Sc must have minimum 65% (CGPA 6.84/10). |
| પગાર ધોરણ | Research Scientist ₹56,100/- per month (+ DA, HRA, medical for self); Junior Research Fellow ₹37,000/- per month fellowship (+ HRA, medical for self); Project Associate-I ₹31,000/- per month (+ HRA, medical for self) |
| કુલ જગ્યાઓ | 16 |
ખાલી જગ્યાની વિગતો
| Post | પાત્રતા | કુલ |
|---|---|---|
| Research Scientist (RS01) — Geo-hazards | First Class M.Sc./M.Tech/M.Sc(Tech) in Geology/Applied Geology/Geophysics/Earth Science or Integrated M.Sc in Geology/Applied Geology, with pre-qualification B.Sc with Geology as Main/Major/Honours (not applicable for integrated course), plus one year research/work experience in Geo-hazards. Interview on 11.08.2026 | 1 |
| Research Scientist (RS02) — Computer Science/IT | First Class M.E./M.Tech and First Class B.E./B.Tech in Computer Science & Engineering/Information Technology or equivalent, with one year research/work experience in the field. Interview on 12.08.2026 | 1 |
| Research Scientist (RS03) — Disaster Management Support | First Class M.Sc./M.Tech in Disaster Management/Geography/Applied Geography/Geology/Geoinformatics/Geomatics/Remote Sensing & GIS or equivalent, with one year research/work experience in Disaster Management Support. Interview on 12.08.2026 | 1 |
| Research Scientist (RS04) — Geoinformatics | First Class M.Sc./M.Tech in Botany/Forestry/Environmental Science/Remote Sensing/Geoinformatics/Chemistry/Physics/Computer Science or equivalent AND Graduation in Science, with one year research/work experience in Geoinformatics. Interview on 10.08.2026 | 1 |
| Research Scientist (RS05) — Atmospheric Science | First Class M.Sc./M.Tech in Physics/Meteorology/Atmospheric Science/Earth Systems Science or equivalent, with one year research/work experience in any field of Atmospheric Science. Interview on 11.08.2026 | 1 |
| Junior Research Fellow (JRF01) | First Class M.Sc./M.Tech in Forestry/Environmental Science/Environmental Engineering/Life Science/Remote Sensing & GIS/Geoinformatics/CSE/Earth System Science/Chemical Engineering or equivalent with valid NET/GATE and Bachelor's degree in Science. Interview on 10.08.2026 | 1 |
| 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 with valid NET/GATE and Bachelor's degree in Science. Interview on 11.08.2026 | 1 |
| Junior Research Fellow (JRF03) | M.Sc in Physics/Electronics/Meteorology/Earth Sciences/Atmospheric Sciences or B.Tech/M.Tech in Physics/ECE/EEE or equivalent, with valid NET/GATE. Interview on 11.08.2026 | 1 |
| Junior Research Fellow (JRF04) | First Class B.E./B.Tech in Computer Science & Engineering/Information Technology or equivalent with valid NET/GATE. Interview on 12.08.2026 | 1 |
| Junior Research Fellow (JRF05) | First Class B.E./B.Tech in CSE/IT or First Class M.Tech/M.Sc in Remote Sensing, GIS and Geoinformatics or equivalent, with valid NET/GATE. Interview on 12.08.2026 | 1 |
| Junior Research Fellow (JRF06) | First Class M.Sc./M.Tech in Forestry/Ecology/Environmental Sciences/Botany/Life Science/Earth System Science/Remote Sensing & GIS/Geoinformatics or equivalent with valid NET/GATE. Interview on 10.08.2026 | 1 |
| Junior Research Fellow (JRF07) | First Class M.Sc./M.Tech in Forestry/Ecology/Environmental Sciences/Botany/Life Science/Earth System Science/Remote Sensing & GIS/Geoinformatics or equivalent with valid NET/GATE. Interview on 10.08.2026 | 1 |
| Junior Research Fellow (JRF08) | First Class M.E./M.Tech in Earth Science Engineering/Water Resources Engineering/Remote Sensing & GIS/Computer Science with dissertation in soil moisture applications/land-surface modeling/SAR data utilization, OR First Class M.Sc in Remote Sensing & GIS/Geology/Environmental Science with soil moisture related specialization; valid NET/GATE required. Interview on 12.08.2026 | 1 |
| 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 in CSE with SAR data processing experience; valid NET/GATE required. Interview on 11.08.2026 | 1 |
| Junior Research Fellow (JRF10) | M.Sc in Geological Sciences or equivalent from a recognized University with valid NET/GATE. Interview on 11.08.2026 | 1 |
| Project Associate-I (PA01) | First Class M.Sc. in Botany/Forestry/Environmental Science or equivalent with minimum one year experience in plant identification. Interview on 10.08.2026 | 1 |
પસંદગી પ્રક્રિયા
- Walk-in-Interview (selection purely based on performance in the interview)
- Verification of original documents at the interview venue
પરીક્ષા જિલ્લાઓ
NESAC, Umiam, Ri Bhoi District, Meghalaya
કેવી રીતે અરજી કરવી
- Download the prescribed Biodata format from https://nesac.gov.in/category/career/
- Neatly type the Biodata in the prescribed format and take a print-out (handwritten biodata will not be accepted)
- Submit separate Biodata for each post if applying for more than one position
- Report directly at NESAC, Umiam, Ri Bhoi District, Meghalaya on the interview date notified for the post code
- Carry all relevant original documents with one set of self-attested photocopies, and a Government-issued photo ID (Aadhaar/Passport etc.)
- Candidates already employed in Central/State Government, PSUs or Autonomous Bodies must produce a No Objection Certificate in original
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વારંવાર પૂછાતા પ્રશ્નો
How many positions are being filled?
16 temporary project-based positions in total — 5 Research Scientist, 10 Junior Research Fellow and 1 Project Associate-I. The number of positions is provisional and may vary as per actual requirement.
When and where is the interview held?
The walk-in-interviews are tentatively scheduled on 10, 11 and 12 August 2026 at NESAC, Umiam, Ri Bhoi District, Meghalaya (85 km from Guwahati Railway Station and 18 km from Shillong). The specific date depends on the post code applied for.
Is an online application required?
No. Candidates must come directly to the venue with a typed Biodata in the prescribed format (available on the NESAC website), all original documents and one set of self-attested photocopies.
What is the age limit?
As on the date of interview: 28 years for Research Scientist (M.Sc based), 30 years for Research Scientist (M.Tech based), 28 years for JRF and 35 years for Project Associate-I, with 5 years relaxation for SC/ST and 3 years for OBC.
What is the salary offered?
Research Scientist ₹56,100 per month, Junior Research Fellow ₹37,000 per month fellowship, and Project Associate-I ₹31,000 per month, plus applicable DA/HRA and medical benefits for self as per rules.
Is NET/GATE mandatory?
Yes, all Junior Research Fellow posts require a valid NET/GATE or equivalent qualification (CSIR-UGC NET, GATE, JAM, JEST/JGEEBILS or ICAR AICE) in the relevant discipline, with score card to be produced at the interview.
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