Government of India
Department of Space
Indian Space Research Organisation
SPACE APPLICATIONS CENTRE
Ahmedabad – 380 015
Site for on line application will be open from 31/10/2011 to 15/11/2011
from
08:00 hours to 20: 00 hours.
Space Applications Centre (SAC), Ahmedabad is one of the lead Centres of Indian Space
Research Organisation (ISRO), Department of Space (DOS). SAC focuses on design of
space borne instruments for terrestrial and planetary missions of ISRO and development and
operationalisation of space technology for national development. The applications cover
communication, broadcasting, navigation, disaster monitoring, meteorology, oceanography,
environment monitoring and natural resources survey. SAC designs and develops all the
transponders for the INSAT and GSAT series of communication satellites and the optical and
microwave sensors for IRS series of earth observation satellites. Further SAC develops
ground transmit and receive systems and data / image processing systems. SAC has highly
sophisticated payload design and integration laboratories and facilities for electronic and
mechanical fabrication, environmental tests and image processing and analysis. Campus
library of SAC is the finest in western region. SAC is also actively involved in imparting
training to scientists and engineers from the Asia Pacific region through the nine months PG
diploma programs of the UN-CSSTEAP.
SAC has made pioneering contributions in the field of agriculture, forestry, coastal zone
management, urban planning, snow and glacier studies, oceanography and atmospheric
studies. SAC has developed concept and techniques for pre-harvest estimation of production
of major crops under multi-agency FASAL project, forecasting of potential fishing zones using
OCM and other satellite data, studies of Himalayan glaciers and snow cover and monitoring
of coastal zones using optical as well as microwave remote sensing data. Methodology for
tracking cyclones in terms of direction and land falls has been developed and used for recent
cyclones like Gonu, Nargis etc. Algorithms have also been developed to derive ocean
parameters like sea surface temperature, wind speed, wave heights etc as well as
atmospheric parameters such as water vapour, cloud liquid water content etc.
Present thrust areas for applications are towards utilization of data from Indian satellite
missions including INSAT-3D, Oceansat-2, Cartosat series, RISAT, Resourcesat-2,
Meghatropiques, etc and the planetary mission like Chandrayaan-1. A Programme on
Climate change Research in Terrestrial environment (PRACRITI) is initiated to study the
impact of climate change on Agriculture System, Himalayan Cryosphere, Terrestrial
Hydrology over India and the Sensor System Studies for Monitoring of Green House Gases.
ADVERTISEMENT NO. SAC:02/2011
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SAC INVITES ON-LINE APPLICATIONS FOR THE POSTS OF SCIENTIST/ENGINEERS
‘SC’ and ‘SD’.
Post No. 01 Scientist/Engineer-SC (Geology/Geophysics)
Essential
Qualification
M.Sc./M.Tech. in Geology/Geophysics.
Desirable
Qualification
Knowledge in computer analysis, image processing and GIS.
Job Description Selected candidates will be required to work in a multi disciplinary team
engaged in either of the following fields:
Analysis/modeling related to Himalayan glaciers using remote sensing
OR
Analysis of satellite data to understand morphology, mineralogy,
volcanism and related processes of Moon and Planets
OR
Calibration and validation activities of satellite sensor data
Post No. 02 Scientist/Engineer-SC (Physical Oceanography)
Essential
Qualification
M.Sc./M.Tech. in Physical Oceanography.
Desirable
Qualification
Knowledge in computer programming, image processing and GIS
Job Description Selected candidate will be required to work in a multi disciplinary team
engaged in either of the following fields :
Atmospheric correction of ocean color data and retrieval of
geophysical parameters and validation.
OR
Analysis/modeling related to Coastal Zone management
Post No. 03 Scientist/Engineer-SC (Water Resources Management)
Essential
Qualification
M.Tech in Civil Engineering with specialization in Water resources.
Desirable
Qualification
Knowledge in river/reservoir hydrology and analytical modeling.
Job Description The selected candidate will be required to work for hydrological modeling
including modeling impact of climate change on terrestrial hydrology
Post No. 04 Scientist/Engineer-SD (Forestry)
Essential
Qualification
Ph.D. in Forestry with consistent first class academic records.
Job Description Selected candidate will be required to work on remote sensing applications
in forestry including tree growth modeling, climate change modeling, and
develop bioclimatic index using RS based inputs
Post No. 05 Scientist/Engineer-SD (Geology/ Geophysics)
Essential
Qualification
Ph.D. in Geology/Geophysics with research experiences and consistent
first class academic records
Desirable
Qualification
Knowledge in computer programming, image processing and GIS with
relevant experience in the field of Himalayan Glaciology.
Job Description
Selected candidate will be required to work in a multi disciplinary team
engaged in “Analysis/modeling related to Himalayan glaciers using remote
sensing, GIS and field data”.
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Candidates for Post No.(s) 1, 2 & 3 possessing M.Tech. should be in First Class with an
aggregate minimum of 60% marks or CGPA/CPI grading of 6.5 on a 10 scale along with
B.E./B.Tech./B.Sc.(Engg)/M.Sc. in first class with an aggregate of 65% (Average of all
semesters) or CGPA/CPI grading of 6.5 on a 10 scale. For Post No.(s) 1 & 2 M.Sc. in the
relevant discipline with 65% marks or above (average of all semesters) or CGPA/CPI grading
of 6.5 on a 10 scale are also eligible.
Candidates for Post No.(s) 4 to 7 who had submitted their Ph.D thesis may also apply along
with documentary proof of submission of their Ph.D.
Out of above posts, two post will be reserved for Persons with disabilities (Locomotor
disability or cerebral palsy).
The percentage of Disability for PWD candidate should be minimum 40%. The applicant
should produce a certificate issued by competent Medical Authorities in the prescribed format
Government strives to have a workforce which reflects gender balance and women candidates are
encouraged to apply.
Pay & Allowances:
1. Scientist/Engineer-SC .15600-39100 (PB-3) + Grade Pay : .5400/- per month.
2. Scientist/Engineer-SD .15600-39100(PB-3) + Grade Pay : 6600/- per month.
In addition to the above, other allowances like DA, HRA, Transport Allowance and Performance
Related Incentive Scheme (PRIS) will be admissible from time to time. SAC, provides attractive,
benefits to its employees such as medical facilities for self and dependents. Subsidized canteen, free
transport (or in lieu of transport allowance), limited housing facility for fresh entrants (or in lieu of
HRA) advances for purchases of conveyance, construction of house, LTC concession, Group
Insurance Scheme etc.
Induction Training Programme: Immediately after joining, the candidates have to undergo an
Induction Training Programme at different ISRO Centres, which will be a prerequisite for confirmation in
the Organisation.
Graduates in Science/Engineering M.Sc/M.Sc.Tech appointed to the post of Scientist/Engineer “SC”
may be considered for review for promotion after successful completion of 4 years of service as per
procedures. Post Graduates (M.E.M.Tech) appointed to the post of Scientist/Engineer “SC” may be
considered for review for promotion after successful completion of 2 years of service as per
procedures.
Post No. 06 Scientist/Engineer-SD (Geology/Geophysics)
Essential
Qualification
Ph. D in the field of Geology/Geophysics/ Lunar/Planetary Geosciences
with consistent first class academic records.
Desirable
Qualification
Knowledge in computer programming, image processing with relevant
research experience in working with planetary data.
Job Description Selected candidate will be required to work in a multi disciplinary team
engaged in “Analysis of satellite data for study related to morphology,
mineralogy, volcanism and related processes for Moon and Planets”.
Post No. 07 Scientist/Engineer-SD (Physical Oceanography)
Essential
Qualification
Ph.D. in Physics/ Physical Oceanography with consistent first class
academic records and research experience in the filed of Marine
Optics/Ocean color remote sensing/ Coastal zone management.
Desirable
Qualification
Knowledge in computer programming, analysis, image processing
Job Description Selected candidate will be required to work in a multi disciplinary team
engaged in either of the following fields :
Atmospheric correction of ocean color data and retrieval of
geophysical parameters and validations.
OR
Analysis/modeling related to Coastal Zone management
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How to apply
. Application should be registered on-line only. Upon registration, applicants will be provided
with an on-line Registration Number, which should be carefully preserved for future
reference. It is also mandatory to send hard copy of on-line application summary with
signature and colour photograph pasted in the appropriate column along with attested true
copies of the testimonials such as Marksheets and certificates of all Educational Qualification,
Caste certificate (if applicable), experience certificate etc. to the following address
superscribing the Advertisement Number, Post Number and Registration Number on the Front
side of the cover and should reach on or before 30/11/2011 through ordinary post only.
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
RECRUITMENT SECTION (P & GA)
BUILDING NO. 30-D,
SPACE APPLICATIONS CENTRE (ISRO)
AMBAWADI VISTAR P.O.
AHMEDABAD – 380 015
GENERAL CONDITIONS
1. The posts are temporary but likely to be continued indefinitely.
2. At present the place of posting is Ahmedabad but liable to be transferred to any of the
Centres/Units of the Indian Space Research Organisation/ Department of Space elsewhere.
3. Age as on 15/11/2011 :
a) The age limit for the post of Scientist/Engineer-SC is 35 years but relaxable by 5 years in
case of SC/ST candidates and 3 years in case of OBC candidates. Ex-servicemen and
Persons with Disabilities(PWD) candidates are eligible for upper age relaxation as per
Government of India’s rules.
b) There is no age limit for the post of Scientist/Engineer-SD
4. Outstation candidates called for interview will be paid to and fro Second Class Railway Fare by
shortest route or bus fare, whichever is less, on production of proof of journey, such as the
Railway Tickets or bus tickets etc. Sleeper class fare will be paid subject to production of copy
of Railway Tickets or bus tickets etc.
5. The employees will be governed by New Defined Contribution Pension Scheme.
6. Stipulated experience will be reckonable only after acquiring essential qualification.
7. Candidates working in Government/Public Undertaking/Quasi-Government/ Autonomous
Organisation should ensure that their applications are sent through proper channel. In case,
they anticipate any delay in forwarding their applications, they may submit advance copies of
their applications before the due date. However, they should produce at the time of attending
the test/interview in SAC, either a ‘NO OBJECTION CERTIFICATE’ from their respective
organisation in original, or an attested copy of the communication under which their applications
have been forwarded to SAC for consideration.
8. Candidates should produce original testimonials such as mark-sheets and certificates of all
education qualification, as a proof of the details furnished in their applications, at the time of
Interview for verification failing which they will not be allowed to appear for interview nor the cost
of the travel reimbursed/paid.
9. Selected candidates may have to join the post immediately on being found fit by a Medical
Authority.
10. No correspondence will be entertained with the candidates who are not short-listed for
Interview.
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11. The candidates may appear for the interview in Hindi in case they prefer so.
12. Only Indian Nationals need to apply.
13. SAC reserves the right not to fill up any of the posts.
14. Incomplete applications and those received after the due date will be rejected out-right.
15. CANVASSING IN ANY FORM WILL BE A DISQUALIFICATION.
