Junior Project Fellow and Field Assistant Vacancies at Uttarakhand Space Application Centre

Uttarakhand Space Application Centre (USAC)
Total Vacancies
5
Job Location
Uttarakhand Space Application Centre, Upper Amwala, Nalapani, Dehradun-248008
📋 Recruitment Overview
Organization Uttarakhand Space Application Centre (USAC) (USAC)
Job Category Technical
Number of Vacancies 5 Posts
Salary / Pay Scale - Junior Project Fellow: ₹24,000/- per month + 16% House Rent Allowance (HRA).
- Field Assistant: ₹18,000/- per month + 16% House Rent Allowance (HRA).
Age Limits Maximum 42 Years
Gender Eligibility both
Application Fee Not specified in the notification.
📄 Details & Description
- Walk-in interview for 5 vacancies at Uttarakhand Space Application Centre (USAC) for Junior Project Fellow (4 posts) and Field Assistant (1 post) roles.
- Positions are contract-based under ongoing state-funded projects, valid until March 2027.
- No possibility of absorption or regularization at USAC after contract completion.
- No TA/DA will be provided for attending the walk-in interview.
- The Director, USAC, reserves the right to not fill all vacancies or terminate contracts if performance is unsatisfactory.
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
• Post Name: Junior Project Fellow (4 posts), Qualifications: ['masters-degree'], Eligibility Details: ['- Essential Qualification: Postgraduate degree (55% marks) in Remote Sensing and GIS, Environment Science, Geoinformatics, Life Science, Forestry, Geography, Earth Science, Hydrology, or Physics from a recognized university.', '- Reserved Category: Minimum 50% marks required.', '- Desirable: Experience in RS/GIS software, fieldwork in Uttarakhand, image processing, remote sensing/GIS projects, GPS usage, and computer knowledge.', '- Age Limit: Maximum 28 years (as of 01.01.2026). Age relaxation applicable as per government rules.']
• Post Name: Field Assistant (1 post), Qualifications: ['any-graduate'], Eligibility Details: ['- Essential Qualification: Graduate degree from a recognized university with appropriate computer knowledge.', '- Desirable: Basic computer operation skills and experience working in Uttarakhand’s hilly areas.', '- Age Limit: Maximum 42 years (as of 01.01.2026). Age relaxation applicable as per government rules.']
⚙️ Selection Process
- Selection will be based on a walk-in interview only.
🏷️ Category Eligibility & Reservations
General
OBC
SC
ST
📂 Required Documents
- Application addressed to: Director, Uttarakhand Space Application Centre, Dehradun.
- Original records (certified copies).
- All relevant certificates (e.g., educational, experience, category if applicable).
- Aadhaar card (original + photocopy).
- Passport-size photograph (original + photocopy).
- Photocopies of all certificates and Aadhaar card attached to the application.
💳 Application Fee Details
Not specified in the notification.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q. How many vacancies are available for Junior Project Fellow and Field Assistant roles at USAC?
There are 5 vacancies in total: 4 for Junior Project Fellow and 1 for Field Assistant under Advertisement No. 10/2026.
Q. What is the maximum age limit for applying to these USAC vacancies?
The maximum age limit is 28 years for Junior Project Fellow and 42 years for Field Assistant (as of 01 January 2026). Age relaxation is applicable as per government rules.
Q. What documents must I bring to the walk-in interview for USAC recruitment?
You must bring an application addressed to the Director, USAC, original records, all relevant certificates, Aadhaar card, passport-size photograph, and photocopies of all certificates and Aadhaar card attached to the application.
Q. Is there an application fee for USAC’s Junior Project Fellow and Field Assistant recruitment?
The notification does not specify any application fee for this recruitment.
Q. Are these USAC positions permanent or contract-based?
These positions are contract-based and valid only until March 2027. There is no possibility of absorption or regularization at USAC after the project ends.