ISRO -IIRS Recruitment 2025-Indian Institute of Remote Sensing (IIRS), Dehradun, a unit of Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), invites online applications for the position of Junior Research Fellow (JRF) in various research projects. Total 11 positions are available.
JISRO -IIRS Recruitment 2025 Details
- Organization: Indian Institute of Remote Sensing (IIRS), Dehradun
- Post Name: Junior Research Fellow (JRF)
- Number of Vacancies: 11
- Job Location: Dehradun
- Application Mode: Online
- Notification Release Date: October 30, 2025
- Last Date to Apply: December 14, 2025
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ISRO -IIRS Recruitment 2025-Vacancy Details & Qualifications
| Post Code | No. of Posts | Project Name | Essential Qualification (also refer Para 3) | Desirable Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JRF 119 | 01 | Geo-Ganga: Space Based Mapping and Monitoring of Ganga River | Master’s Degree in Water Resources Engg./Hydrology/Civil Engg./Agricultural Engg./Geoinformatics/Remote Sensing & GIS or equivalent. Candidate must have carried out the dissertation in the field of Water Resources/Hydrology. | Knowledge of Hydrology, optical/microwave remote sensing data processing, geospatial data management, hydrological modelling and computer programming (Python/Matlab) |
| JRF 120 | 01 | River discharge estimation at virtual stations using hydrodynamic modelling and satellite observations | M.Tech in Civil Engg./Water Resources Engg./Hydrology/Remote Sensing & GIS or equivalent. Dissertation must be in water resources/hydrology. | Knowledge of hydrology, hydrological-hydrodynamic modelling, optical/microwave remote sensing data processing, geospatial data management, hydrological modelling, computer programming (Python/Matlab). Preference to candidates ready for rigorous field survey |
| JRF 121 | 01 | Geochemical and Remote Sensing based Investigation of Volcano-Plutonic Ring Complexes of Western India as Planetary analogue sites | M.Tech in Geology/Geophysics/Applied Geology/Earth Science or Geoinformatics/Geomatics/Remote Sensing and GIS or equivalent (with specialisation/dissertation in Geosciences) OR M.Sc. in Geology/Geophysics or equivalent with PG Diploma in Remote Sensing & GIS (Physics/Mathematics/Chemistry/Computer Science at B.Sc. level) | Experience in Geological Field Work, Geochemical and Planetary data analysis, satellite data handling, programming (Python/Matlab), English writing skills, ability to work independently and in team |
| JRF 122 | 02 | EOAM Project: Integrated use of Active and Passive EO and Ground based data for Archaeological Investigations of Heritage Sites | M.Sc. or equivalent in Physics/Applied Physics/Mathematics/Applied Mathematics/Geomatics/Geoinformatics/Remote Sensing/Computer Science/IT or equivalent with Physics or Mathematics at Graduation level OR M.Tech/M.E./M.Arch/M.Plan or equivalent in relevant disciplines (with qualifying degree in specified branches) | Knowledge of Remote Sensing, GIS, database & surveying; Python, C++, Java Script, php, PostgreSQL; Experience in GIS database creation using Open Source and Commercial software |
| JRF 123 | 01 | Soil & Vegetation Carbon Flux (Forest & Agriculture) | Master’s degree in Agricultural Meteorology/Agricultural Physics/Plant Physiology/Agronomy/Environmental Science/Forestry/Ecology/Remote Sensing & GIS/Geoinformatics or equivalent | Knowledge of statistical/mathematical data processing, computer programming (R/IDL/Matlab/Python) and Remote Sensing & GIS applications |
| JRF 124 | 01 | Soil & Vegetation-Atmosphere Flux (Forest & Agriculture) | Master’s degree in Agricultural Meteorology/Agricultural Physics/Plant Physiology/Environmental Science/Environmental Management/Forestry/Ecology/Remote Sensing & GIS/Geoinformatics or equivalent | Knowledge of statistical/mathematical data processing, computer programming (R/IDL/Matlab/Python) and Remote Sensing & GIS applications |
| JRF 125 | 01 | Aerosol Radiative Forcing over India | M.Sc. in Physics/Applied Physics/Atmospheric Science/Meteorology/Climatology/Environmental Science/Maths (Physics or Maths at Graduate level) OR M.Tech in Atmospheric Science/Applied Physics/Meteorology/Climatology/RS & GIS (specialisation in Atmospheric Science) | Knowledge of Remote Sensing & GIS to Atmospheric science, Python/Matlab, atmospheric models (SBDART, WRF etc.), excellent English writing skills |
| JRF 126 | 01 | Application of Satellite Data for Numerical Modeling Studies of Tropical Cyclones over the North Indian Ocean | M.Sc. in Physics/Applied Physics/Mathematics/Applied Mathematics/Atmospheric Science/Meteorology/Environmental Science (Physics/Maths at Graduate level) OR M.Tech in Atmospheric Science/Meteorology/Remote Sensing & GIS (specialisation in Atmospheric Sciences) | Good knowledge of Python/Fortran/C, GrADS/IDL/MATLAB, UNIX/LINUX, atmospheric data analysis, numerical weather prediction models, excellent English writing skills |
| JRF 127 | 01 | Ecological Fingerprinting of Invasive Weeds in Himalayan foothills using field and imaging spectroscopy | M.Sc. in Forestry/Ecology/Botany/Environmental Sciences/Wildlife Sciences/Biodiversity & Conservation OR M.Tech in Remote Sensing and GIS or equivalent with dissertation in Forestry/Ecology | Experience in processing of remote sensing datasets |
| JRF 128 | 01 | Assessing the potential of hyperspectral and thermal data for forest fire burnt area severity mapping | M.Sc. in Forestry/Ecology/Botany/Environmental Sciences/Wildlife Sciences/Biodiversity & Conservation OR M.Tech in Remote Sensing and GIS or equivalent with dissertation in Forestry/Ecology | Experience in processing of remote sensing datasets |
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General Eligibility (Para 2 of notification)
- M.E./M.Tech/M.Sc.(Engg.) or equivalent: First Class with minimum 60% aggregate or 6.5 CGPA/CPI on 10-point scale
- M.Sc.: First Class with minimum 65% aggregate or 6.84 CGPA/CPI on 10-point scale
- Mandatory: Qualified through CSIR-UGC-NET (including Lectureship/Assistant Professorship), GATE, or National level examinations conducted by Central Govt. Departments/Agencies (DST, DBT, DAE, DOS, DRDO, MoE, ICAR, ICMR, IIT, IISc, IISER, NISER etc.)
Age Limit
Maximum 28 years as on December 14, 2025. Relaxation: 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC-NCL, and as per GoI rules for PwBD, Ex-Servicemen, widows etc.
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Salary
₹37,000/- per month (JRF), increasable to ₹42,000/- per month (SRF) + HRA (if hostel not provided) + medical benefits for self as per rules.
Selection Process
Initial screening based on academic performance and parameters given in the online application. Only screened-in candidates will be called for interview (call letter via email only). Interview result will be announced on the ISRO website.
ISRO -IIRS Recruitment 2025-How to Apply
Applications are to be submitted online only. Candidates must upload:
- Recent coloured passport-size photograph (JPEG, <500 KB, plain white background, frontal view, no selfies)
- Scanned signature
- All marksheets + final pass certificate in a single PDF (<500 KB)
- CSIR-UGC-NET/GATE/national level exam score card (PDF, <500 KB)
- Caste/PwBD/discharge certificate in prescribed format (from IIRS website, if applicable)
Important Note
Application portal link is usually activated on the official IIRS website (www.iirs.gov.in) under “Careers” or “Recruitment” section shortly after the advertisement. Keep checking the site.
