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North Eastern Space Applications Centre (NESAC), Umiam, an autonomous body under the Department of Space, Government of India, has released the official notification for the recruitment of Research Scientist, Junior Research Fellow (JRF), and Project Associate-I on temporary project basis through Walk-in-Interview. NESAC invites applications from eligible candidates for a total of 16 positions in the fields of Geology, Computer Science, Disaster Management, Forestry, Atmospheric Science, and related disciplines.

The Walk-in-Interview will be conducted on 10th, 11th, and 12th August 2026 at NESAC, Umiam, Ri Bhoi District, Meghalaya (85 kms from Guwahati Railway Station and 18 kms from Shillong). Interested and eligible candidates are advised to check the educational qualifications, experience requirements, and age limits carefully before appearing for the interview.

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About NESAC

North Eastern Space Applications Centre (NESAC), Umiam is an autonomous body under the Department of Space, Government of India, established to assist the development process in the North Eastern Region using space science and technology. NESAC undertakes specific applications projects using remote sensing, Geographic Information System (GIS), satellite communication, and conducts space atmospheric science research.

NESAC provides services in natural resources management, infrastructure development, town planning, health, education, disaster management, earth observation applications mission, and other areas. The centre is located at Umiam, Meghalaya, 85 kms from Guwahati Railway Station and 18 kms from Shillong.

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Recruitment Highlights

Particulars	Details
Organization	NESAC (North Eastern Space Applications Centre)
Advt. No.	NESAC/RMT-TEMP/WI-02/2026
Advt. Date	17 July 2026
Post Name	Research Scientist, JRF, Project Associate-I
Total Vacancies	16 (Research Scientist - 05, JRF - 10, Project Associate-I - 01)
Application Mode	Walk-in-Interview
Interview Dates	10, 11 & 12 August 2026
Official Website	https://nesac.gov.in

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Important Dates

Event	Date
Advt. Release Date	17 July 2026
Walk-in-Interview Date (RS04, JRF01, JRF06, JRF07)	10 August 2026
Walk-in-Interview Date (RS01, RS05, JRF02, JRF03)	11 August 2026
Walk-in-Interview Date (RS02, RS03, JRF04, JRF05, JRF08, PA01)	12 August 2026

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Vacancy Details

Post Name	Post Code	No. of Posts	Interview Date
Research Scientist	RS01 to RS05	05	10, 11 & 12 August 2026
Junior Research Fellow (JRF)	JRF01 to JRF08	10	10, 11 & 12 August 2026
Project Associate-I	PA01	01	12 August 2026
Total		16

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Educational Qualifications & Experience

1. Research Scientist (RS01) - Post Code: RS01

• Qualification: First Class M.Sc./M.Tech/M.Sc.(Tech) in Geology/Applied Geology/Geophysics/Earth Science or equivalent. Ph.D in relevant field.
• Desirable: Working experience in Geology/Applied Geology with research related to Ground water depletion study/landslide early warning/susceptibility study/GPS/GNSS/seismic surveying and data processing & analysis/Use of Remote Sensing and GIS.
• Interview Date: 11 August 2026

2. Research Scientist (RS02) - Post Code: RS02

• Qualification: First Class B.E./B.Tech in Computer Science & Engineering/Information Technology or equivalent with one year research/work experience.
• Desirable: GIS & Remote Sensing, geospatial analytics, Python/JavaScript programming, PostGIS & GeoServer, AI/ML, satellite image processing, Cloud geospatial services, data visualization, web/mobile application development.
• Interview Date: 12 August 2026

3. Research Scientist (RS03) - Post Code: RS03

• Qualification: First Class M.Sc./M.Tech in Disaster Management/Geography/Applied Geography/Geology/Geoinformatics/Geomatics/Remote Sensing and GIS with one year research/work experience in Disaster Management Support (DMS).
• Desirable: Ph.D in relevant field, working experience in disaster related studies, remote sensing data handling, GIS software, Programming skills, experience in preparation of Disaster Management Plans.
• Interview Date: 12 August 2026

4. Research Scientist (RS04) - Post Code: RS04

• Qualification: First Class M.Sc./M.Tech in Botany/Forestry/Environmental Science/Remote Sensing/Geoinformatics/Chemistry/Physics/Computer Science with one year research/work experience in Geoinformatics.
• Desirable: Ph.D in relevant field, working knowledge in Remote Sensing data handling and GIS software, Programming skills (Python and MATLAB), Ecological/Environmental modeling/forest fire studies.
• Interview Date: 10 August 2026

5. Research Scientist (RS05) - Post Code: RS05

• Qualification: First Class M.Sc./M.Tech in Physics/Meteorology/Atmospheric Science/Earth Systems Science with one year research/work experience in Atmospheric Science.
• Desirable: Ph.D in relevant field, working knowledge in Satellite Meteorology, Thunderstorm, Lightning, Numerical Weather Prediction models, programming knowledge in MATLAB, FORTRAN and conversant with LINUX operating system.
• Interview Date: 11 August 2026

6. Junior Research Fellow (JRF01) - Post Code: JRF01

• Qualification: First Class M.Sc./M.Tech in Forestry/Environmental Science/Environmental Engineering/Life Science/Remote Sensing & GIS/Geoinformatics/Computer Science & Engineering/Earth System Science/Chemical Engineering with valid NET/GATE or equivalent.
• Desirable: Working knowledge in Remote Sensing/Atmospheric Data handling, GIS analysis, GEE, Python.
• Interview Date: 10 August 2026

7. Junior Research Fellow (JRF02) - Post Code: JRF02

• Qualification: First Class M.Sc./M.Tech in Physics/Atmospheric science/Applied Physics/Earth System Science/Chemistry/Environmental Science/Environmental Engineering with valid NET/GATE or equivalent.
• Desirable: Working knowledge in Remote Sensing/Atmospheric Data handling, GIS analysis, GEE, Python.
• Interview Date: 11 August 2026

8. Junior Research Fellow (JRF03) - Post Code: JRF03

• Qualification: M.Sc in Physics/Electronics/Meteorology/Earth Sciences/Atmospheric sciences with valid NET/GATE or equivalent OR B.Tech in Physics/ECE/EEE with valid NET/GATE OR M.Tech in Physics/ECE/EEE with valid NET/GATE.
• Desirable: Knowledge of Atmospheric Phenomena.
• Interview Date: 11 August 2026

9. Junior Research Fellow (JRF04) - Post Code: JRF04

• Qualification: First Class B.E./B.Tech in Computer Science & Engineering, Information Technology with valid NET/GATE or equivalent.
• Desirable: Working Experience in development of app, web portal, implementing AI/ML/DL based applications.
• Interview Date: 12 August 2026

10. Junior Research Fellow (JRF05) - Post Code: JRF05

• Qualification: First Class B.E./B.Tech in Computer Science & Engineering, Information Technology with valid NET/GATE or equivalent.
• Desirable: Working Experience in development of app, web portal, implementing AI/ML/DL based applications.
• Interview Date: 12 August 2026

11. Junior Research Fellow (JRF06) - Post Code: JRF06

• Qualification: First Class M.Sc./M.Tech in Forestry/Ecology/Environmental Sciences/Botany/Life Science/Earth System Science/Remote Sensing and GIS/Geoinformatics with valid NET/GATE or equivalent.
• Desirable: Experience in processing of remote sensing & GIS datasets & software, good working knowledge of programming languages (Python/R/MATLAB/GEE etc.)
• Interview Date: 10 August 2026

12. Junior Research Fellow (JRF07) - Post Code: JRF07

• Qualification: First Class M.Sc./M.Tech in Forestry/Ecology/Environmental Sciences/Botany/Life Science/Earth System Science/Remote Sensing and GIS/Geoinformatics with valid NET/GATE or equivalent.
• Desirable: Experience in SAR data processing, GIS analysis, and Programming in PYTHON/R/Google Earth Engine.
• Interview Date: 10 August 2026

13. Junior Research Fellow (JRF08) - Post Code: JRF08

• Qualification: First Class M.E./M.Tech in Earth Science Engineering/Water Resources Engineering/Remote Sensing and GIS/Computer Science with valid NET/GATE OR First Class M.Sc. in Remote Sensing & GIS/Geology/Environmental Science with soil moisture specialization/dissertation with valid NET/GATE.
• Desirable: Working experience in SAR data processing, soil moisture utilization in hydrological & land surface modeling, programming knowledge in Python, FORTRAN & conversant with LINUX.
• Interview Date: 12 August 2026

14. Project Associate-I (PA01) - Post Code: PA01

• Qualification & Experience: As per the notification.
• Interview Date: 12 August 2026

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Age Limit (as on Date of Interview)

• Research Scientist (M.Sc based): Maximum 28 Years
• Research Scientist (M.Tech based): Maximum 30 Years
• Junior Research Fellow (JRF): Maximum 28 Years
• Project Associate-I: Maximum 35 Years
• Age Relaxation: SC/ST - 5 Years, OBC - 3 Years, Ex-Servicemen & PwD as per Government of India rules.

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Remuneration & Benefits

• Research Scientist: ₹56,100/- per month + DA, HRA & Medical benefits for self only.
• Junior Research Fellow (JRF): ₹37,000/- per month + HRA & Medical benefits for self only.
• Project Associate-I: ₹31,000/- per month + HRA & Medical benefits for self only.

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Tenure of Positions

• Research Scientist: 1 Year (extendable up to 3 years based on performance/project requirement)
• Junior Research Fellow (JRF): 1 Year (extendable up to 5 years based on performance/project requirement)
• Project Associate-I: 1 Year (extendable up to 5 years based on performance/project requirement)
• All positions are purely temporary and co-terminus with the project without any provision for regularization.

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Selection Process

• Walk-in-Interview
• Selection will be purely based on performance in the interview.
• Candidates will be asked to prove their identity by showing any Govt. issued identity card (AADHAR/Passport/etc.) before appearing for the interview.
• Candidates must produce all relevant original documents along with self-attested photocopies at the time of interview.
• Candidates employed under Central/State Government/PSU/Autonomous Bodies must produce "No Objection Certificate" in original at the time of interview.

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How to Apply

• Download the Biodata format from the NESAC website: https://nesac.gov.in/category/career/
• Fill the Biodata in the prescribed format carefully.
• Directly come to the interview venue along with:
  • Duly filled Biodata
  • All relevant original documents
  • Self-attested photocopies of all documents
  • No Objection Certificate (if currently employed in Govt./PSU/Autonomous Body)
• Candidates must report at the designated date and time as per the schedule.
• No TA/DA shall be paid for attending the interview.

Interview Venue:
NESAC, Umiam, Ri Bhoi District, Meghalaya
(85 kms from Guwahati Railway Station and 18 kms from Shillong)

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Required Documents

• Duly filled Biodata (as per prescribed format)
• All Educational Qualification Certificates & Mark Sheets (All semesters/years)
• Experience Certificates (with details of work done)
• Date of Birth Certificate
• Caste/Category Certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS) if applicable
• Valid NET/GATE/JAM/JEST/JGEEBILS/AICE Score Card (for JRF positions)
• Ph.D Certificate (if applicable)
• No Objection Certificate (for candidates employed in Govt./PSU/Autonomous Bodies)
• Government issued Identity Card (AADHAR/Passport/Voter ID etc.)
• Any other relevant documents as per the notification

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Important Links

Description	Link
Official Website	Visit Here
Download Biodata Format	Click Here
Official Notification PDF	Download PDF
Help Desk Email	ao.nesac@nesac.gov.in
Help Line Number	0364-2570140

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. What is the application mode for NESAC recruitment?

• The application mode is Walk-in-Interview only. Candidates need to directly come to the interview venue with their Biodata and all required documents on the scheduled date.

2. What are the interview dates for NESAC recruitment?

• The Walk-in-Interview will be conducted on 10th, 11th, and 12th August 2026. Candidates must check the post-wise schedule as per the notification.

3. What is the total number of vacancies?

• A total of 16 vacancies have been announced: Research Scientist - 05 posts, Junior Research Fellow (JRF) - 10 posts, and Project Associate-I - 01 post.

4. What is the age limit for Research Scientist and JRF positions?

• For Research Scientist (M.Sc based): Maximum 28 Years, (M.Tech based): Maximum 30 Years. For JRF: Maximum 28 Years. Age relaxation is applicable for SC/ST (5 years), OBC (3 years), Ex-Servicemen & PwD as per Government of India rules.

5. What is the remuneration for Research Scientist, JRF & Project Associate-I?

• Research Scientist: ₹56,100/- per month, JRF: ₹37,000/- per month, Project Associate-I: ₹31,000/- per month + applicable allowances as per rules.

Disclaimer: The above information is provided for informational purposes only. Candidates are advised to visit the official website of NESAC (nesac.gov.in) and read the official notification carefully before appearing for the interview. We do not claim any responsibility for the accuracy of the information. All the information provided is collected from the official notification and is subject to change. Please verify all details from the official source.