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JSAC Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 3 Research Associate & Junior Project Assistant Posts
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| Name of post | JSAC Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 3 Research Associate & Junior Project Assistant Posts |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Jharkhand Space Applications Center |
| Advertisement no. | JSAC/ 2026/01 |
| Job location | All India |
| Total vacancies | 3 posts |
| Last date to apply | 18 November 2026 |
| Pay / salary | RA/JPA will not be entitled to any other benefits like Dearness Allowance, Provident Fund, Pension benefit, Gratuity, medical benefit, and annual increment etc. They are entitled only to casual leave as per rules and guidelines of Jharkhand Space Application Center and Govt. of Jharkhand.; Post : Total Monthly Emoluments (Rs.); Research Associate (RA) : 47,000/- (Fixed); Junior Project Assistant (JPA) : 25,920/- (Fixed) |
| Selection process | Candidates will be screened out on the basis of minimum required qualification. Screened candidates will be called for an interview, and the final list will be prepared based on the merit of the interview. A written test may also be conducted, if required, for short-listing candidates. → Candidates will be screened based on qualifications and called for an interview. A written test may also be conducted if required for shortlisting. |
| Posted on | 07 Oct 2026 |
| Last updated | 07 Oct 2026 |
⚠ Differs from official notice: Checked against the official notification: some facts differ. Trust the official value shown below. Official notification (jsac.jharkhand.gov.in)
| Fact | Shown here | Official notification | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last date to apply | 18 November 2026 | 01 October 2026 | differs |
| Application fee (General candidates) | ₹ 500/- | SC / ST / PwBD / Women: Nil | differs |
Important Dates
- Online Registration Start Date21 October 2026
- Last date to apply18 November 2026
- Last Date for Submission of Hard Copy of Application25.11.2026 till 05:00 PM
- Eligibility Cut-off Date01 October 2026
Application Fee
- General candidates₹ 500/-
- OBC candidates₹ 300/-
- SC/ST candidatesExempted
Candidates must pay the application fee online to Jharkhand Space Applications Center Account No. - 490210110012465, IFSC Code - BKID0004902, Bank of India, Club Side Branch, Main Road, Ranchi, and fill the UTR No. & Date of payment in the online application form. Application fee once paid is non-refundable.
Category : Fee
The application fee is Rs. 500/- for General candidates and Rs. 300/- for OBC candidates. SC/ST candidates are exempted from paying the fee.
Age Limit
- Post : Age Limit (as on 01.10.2026)
- Research Associate (RA) : Up to 35 Years
- Junior Project Assistant (JPA) : Up to 28 Years
- Category : Relaxation
- ST / SC candidates of Jharkhand State : 5 Years
- OBC (BC-I/BC-II) candidates of Jharkhand State : 3 Years
- The upper age limit is up to 28 years as on 01.10.2026, with age relaxations of 5 years for ST/SC and 3 years for OBC candidates of Jharkhand State.
Total Post
3 Posts
Vacancy Details
| Post name | No. of posts |
|---|---|
| 1 | 2 |
| 2 | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
Salary / Pay Scale
- RA/JPA will not be entitled to any other benefits like Dearness Allowance, Provident Fund, Pension benefit, Gratuity, medical benefit, and annual increment etc. They are entitled only to casual leave as per rules and guidelines of Jharkhand Space Application Center and Govt. of Jharkhand.
- Post : Total Monthly Emoluments (Rs.)
- Research Associate (RA) : 47,000/- (Fixed)
- Junior Project Assistant (JPA) : 25,920/- (Fixed)
JSAC Vacancy Details (Post-wise)
| Post Code | Name of Post | Name of Project | GEN | ST | SC | OBC | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Research Associate (RA) | Development of Infrastructure for Drone based Survey in Jharkhand State | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2 | Junior Project Assistant (JPA) | Assessment of Land Cover / Land Use & Change Analysis on 1:50,000 scale | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
- There are a total of 3 vacancies available under this recruitment notification.
JSAC Eligibility Criteria – Nationality
- The candidate must be a Citizen of India.
JSAC Qualification
| Post | Qualification Required |
|---|---|
| Research Associate (RA) | Minimum Essential: Ph.D in Remote Sensing & GIS / Geo-informatics / Geology / Forestry / Geophysics / Earth & Atmospheric Sciences / Agriculture / Water Engineering and Management / Civil Engineering / Environmental Science or equivalent from recognized university OR having 3 years of research, teaching and design and development experience after M.Sc / ME / M.Tech with first class in above mentioned discipline. Additional Requirement: One research paper in Science Citation Indexed (SCI) journal. Desirable: Proficiency in image processing & GIS software and DGPS Survey; Experience in Data Collection through drone survey and DGPS and processing of data; DGCA approved Remote Pilot Certificate (RPC) holder for flying of drone will be preferred. |
| Junior Project Assistant (JPA) | Minimum Essential: M.Sc or M.Tech in Remote Sensing & GIS / Geo-informatics / Geology / Forestry / Geophysics/Earth & Atmospheric Sciences / Agriculture / Water Engineering and Management / Civil Engineering / Environmental Science or equivalent with first class from recognized university. Desirable: Working experience in image processing and GIS software. |
- All candidates must fulfill eligibility criteria on or before 01.10.2026.
JSAC Salary
| Post | Total Monthly Emoluments (Rs.) |
|---|---|
| Research Associate (RA) | 47,000/- (Fixed) |
| Junior Project Assistant (JPA) | 25,920/- (Fixed) |
- RA/JPA will not be entitled to any other benefits like Dearness Allowance, Provident Fund, Pension benefit, Gratuity, medical benefit, and annual increment etc. They are entitled only to casual leave as per rules and guidelines of Jharkhand Space Application Center and Govt. of Jharkhand.
Documents Required
- Mark-sheets of SSC, Intermediate, Graduation, Post Graduation, Diploma, Ph.D and any other documents related with qualification as desired & applicable
- Work experience Certificate, if required
- Certificate of Matriculation as proof of date of birth
- Caste Certificate issued by competent authority
- Recent Residential Certificate by competent authority
- Original copy of proofs of online payment with UTR number and date of payment with full name and application no. written on it
- No Objection Certificate (NOC) if candidates are already in service
JSAC Important Instructions
- The appointment will be purely contractual on project basis for a minimum period of one year and may be extended as per project guidelines.
- Reservation rules of the Government of Jharkhand apply only to BC-I/BC-II, SC, and ST candidates of Jharkhand State. Reserved candidates from other states are treated as General candidates.
- If applying for more than one post, candidates must submit a separate application and pay the prescribed fee separately for each post.
- Incomplete applications, applications without required attachments, and those received after the due date will be summarily rejected.
- No TA/DA will be admissible for attending the written test or interview.
- The place of posting is Ranchi, but the incumbent is liable to be posted anywhere in Jharkhand State as and when required.
More Details
- JSAC Age Limit
- Age Relaxation
- JSAC Application Fee
- JSAC Selection Process
Mode of Selection
- Candidates will be screened out on the basis of minimum required qualification. Screened candidates will be called for an interview, and the final list will be prepared based on the merit of the interview. A written test may also be conducted, if required, for short-listing candidates.
- Candidates will be screened based on qualifications and called for an interview. A written test may also be conducted if required for shortlisting.
How to Apply for JSAC
- Visit the official website of JSAC at https://jsac.jharkhand.gov.in for online registration starting from 21.10.2026 at 03:00 PM.
- Pay the required application fee online through bank transfer and note down the UTR Number and date of payment.
- Complete the online application form by filling in all required details, including UTR No. and payment date, before 09:00 PM on 18.11.2026.
- Take a printout of the duly filled online application form.
- Attach self-attested true copies of all required documents and the original copy of online payment proof with UTR number, date of payment, full name, and application number written on it.
- Place the documents in a sealed envelope superscribed with "Application for the post of.........................".
- Send the hard copy by Speed Post only to "The Director, Jharkhand Space Applications Center, Department of IT & e- Governance, Govt. of Jharkhand, 2nd Floor, Engineers Hostel -1, Near Gol Chakkar, Dhurwa, Ranchi, Jharkhand, PIN- 834004" on or before 25.11.2026 till 5:00 PM.
Important Links
| Official Website (https://jsac.jharkhand.gov.in) | Click Here jsac.jharkhand.gov.in |
|---|---|
| Apply Online / Application Form | Click Here jsac.jharkhand.gov.in |
| Official Notification PDF | Download jsac.jharkhand.gov.in |
| Official Website | Click Here jsac.jharkhand.gov.in |
| Particulars | Details |
| Organisation | Jharkhand Space Applications Center (JSAC) |
| Advertisement No. | JSAC/ 2026/01 |
| Post Name(s) | Research Associate (RA) and Junior Project Assistant (JPA) |
| Total Vacancies | 3 |
| Pay | Rs. 47,000/- (RA) and Rs. 25,920/- (JPA) Fixed |
| Application Mode | Online (Registration) and Offline (Hard Copy submission by Speed Post) |
| Job Location | Ranchi (liable to be posted anywhere in Jharkhand State) |
| Link | Details |
| Apply Online / Application Form | Online Registration Portal |
| Official Notification PDF | Download Advertisement Notice |
| Official Website | JSAC Official Portal |
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Frequently asked questions
When does the application for JSAC Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 3 Research Associate & Junior Project Assistant Posts start?
Online Registration Start Date: 21 October 2026.
What is the last date to apply for JSAC Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 3 Research Associate & Junior Project Assistant Posts?
The last date to apply is 18 November 2026.
How many vacancies are there in JSAC Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 3 Research Associate & Junior Project Assistant Posts?
There are 3 posts in total.
What is the age limit for JSAC Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 3 Research Associate & Junior Project Assistant Posts?
Post : Age Limit (as on 01.10.2026); Research Associate (RA) : Up to 35 Years; Junior Project Assistant (JPA) : Up to 28 Years; Category : Relaxation; ST / SC candidates of Jharkhand State : 5 Years; OBC (BC-I/BC-II) candidates of Jharkhand State : 3 Years; The upper age limit is up to 28 years as on 01.10.2026, with age relaxations of 5 years for ST/SC and 3 years for OBC candidates of Jharkhand State.
What is the application fee for JSAC Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 3 Research Associate & Junior Project Assistant Posts?
General candidates: ₹ 500/-; OBC candidates: ₹ 300/-; SC/ST candidates: Exempted.
What qualification is needed for JSAC Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 3 Research Associate & Junior Project Assistant Posts?
The candidate must be a Citizen of India. | Research Associate (RA): Minimum Essential: Ph.D in Remote Sensing & GIS / Geo-informatics / Geology / Forestry / Geophysics / Earth & Atmospheric Sciences / Agriculture / Water Engineering and Management / Civil Engineering / Environmental Science or equivalent from recognized university OR having 3 years of research, teaching and design and development…
What is the selection process for JSAC Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 3 Research Associate & Junior Project Assistant Posts?
Candidates will be screened out on the basis of minimum required qualification. Screened candidates will be called for an interview, and the final list will be prepared based on the merit of the interview. A written test may also be conducted, if required, for short-listing candidates, Candidates will be screened based on qualifications and called for an interview. A written test may also be conducted if required for shortlisting.
What is the official website for JSAC Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 3 Research Associate & Junior Project Assistant Posts?
The official website is https://jsac.jharkhand.gov.in.