IIRS ISRO JRF Recruitment 2025 – Full Detailed Notification, Eligibility, Salary, Selection Process & Apply Online
Indian Institute of Remote Sensing (IIRS), Dehradun, a prestigious unit of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), has released the official notification for the recruitment of Junior Research Fellows (JRF) under Advertisement No. IIRS/P&GA/R&R/RMT/JRF/39 dated 30 October 2025.
If you are interested and eligible you can apply online from 21 November 2025 to 14 December 2025.
This recruitment is a golden opportunity for you are wish to build a research career with ISRO in the fields of Remote Sensing, Geoinformatics, Hydrology, Agricultural Sciences, Atmospheric Sciences, Ecology, Geology, and Data Modelling.
Overview of IIRS ISRO JRF Recruitment 2025
| Organization | Indian Institute of Remote Sensing (IIRS), ISRO |
|---|---|
| Advertisement No. | IIRS/P&GA/R&R/RMT/JRF/39 |
| Post Name | Junior Research Fellow (JRF) |
| Total Posts | 10+ (Subject to change) |
| Job Location | IIRS Dehradun or any ISRO Centre in India |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Start Date | 21 November 2025 |
| Last Date | 14 December 2025 |
| Selection Process | Screening + Interview |
| Fellowship Amount | ₹37,000/month (JRF), ₹42,000/month (SRF) |
| Official Website | www.iirs.gov.in |
About IIRS – ISRO
IIRS is a premier research and training institution under ISRO that works in the fields of:
- Remote Sensing (RS)
- Geoinformatics
- Atmospheric Sciences
- Earth Observation
- Hydrology
- Geology
- Environmental Monitoring
The institute performs multidisciplinary research for national development using space-based technologies.
IIRS ISRO JRF 2025 Vacancy Details
There are multiple project-based JRF vacancies under various scientific research themes. Below is a simplified breakdown.
Post 1 – JRF 119
- Project: Geo-Ganga – Mapping & Monitoring of Ganga River
- Vacancy: 1
- Qualification: Master’s in Water Resources Engg./Hydrology/Civil Engg./Geoinformatics/RS & GIS
- Desirable: Hydrology, Remote Sensing, Python/MATLAB
Post 2 – JRF 120
- Project: River Discharge Estimation
- Vacancy: 1
- Qualification: M.Tech in Civil/Water Resources/Hydrology/RS & GIS
- Desirable: Remote sensing, modelling, field survey readiness
Post 3 – JRF 121
- Project: Geochemical & Remote Sensing Investigation
- Vacancy: 1
- Qualification: M.Tech in Geology/Geophysics/Applied Geology OR M.Sc with PG Diploma in RS-GIS
- Desirable: Geological fieldwork, satellite data, Python/MATLAB
Post 4 – JRF 122
- Project: EO-based Archaeological Investigations
- Vacancy: 2
- Qualification: M.Sc/M.Tech in Physics, Maths, Geomatics, CS, IT, Civil Engg, Architecture, Planning etc.
- Desirable: Python, C++, GIS, Database skills
Post 5 – JRF 123
- Project: Soil & Vegetation Carbon Flux
- Vacancy: 1
- Qualification: M.Sc/M.Tech in Agriculture, Environmental Science, Ecology, Forestry, RS-GIS
- Desirable: Statistical analysis, RS-GIS, Programming
Post 6 – JRF 124
- Project: Soil & Vegetation–Atmosphere Flux
- Vacancy: 1
- Qualification: Same as JRF 123
- Desirable: RS-GIS, Python/IDL
Post 7 – JRF 125
- Project: Aerosol Radiative Forcing over India
- Vacancy: 1
- Qualification: M.Sc Physics/Atmospheric Science/Meteorology OR M.Tech RS-GIS
- Desirable: Atmospheric models, Python/MATLAB
Post 8 – JRF 126
- Project: Satellite Applications for Numerical Modelling of Cyclones
- Vacancy: 1
- Qualification: M.Sc Physics/Maths/Atmospheric Science OR M.Tech RS-GIS
- Desirable: Python, Fortran, NWP models, Linux
Post 9 – JRF 127
- Project: Ecological Fingerprinting of Invasive Species
- Vacancy: 1
- Qualification: M.Sc Forestry/Ecology/Botany/Environment OR M.Tech RS-GIS
- Desirable: Remote sensing dataset processing
Post 10 – JRF 128
- Project: Hyperspectral & Thermal Data for Forest Fire Mapping
- Vacancy: 1
- Qualification: Same as JRF 127
- Desirable: Remote sensing dataset handling
Educational Qualifications (General Rules)
You must have:
For M.Tech/M.E./M.Sc(Engg.)
- Minimum 60% marks or 6.5 CGPA
For M.Sc Candidates
- Minimum 65% marks or 6.84 CGPA
Mandatory Requirement
You must have qualified ANY ONE of the following:
- CSIR-UGC NET (including Lectureship)
- GATE
- JAM
- JEST
- National-level exams by DST/DBT/DRDO/ICMR/IIT/IISc/NISER/etc.
ODL (Distance learning) professional degrees are NOT eligible.
Age Limit
- Maximum Age: 28 years (as on 14 December 2025)
Age Relaxations
- SC/ST: +5 years
- OBC-NCL: +3 years
- PwBD / Widows / Divorced Women: As per Govt norms
IIRS ISRO JRF Salary / Fellowship 2025
| Post | Monthly Fellowship |
|---|---|
| Junior Research Fellow (JRF) | ₹37,000 + HRA |
| Senior Research Fellow (SRF) (after 2 years) | ₹42,000 + HRA |
Additional Benefits:
- Medical benefits
- Subsidized canteen
- Casual leave
- Maternity leave for female JRFs
No DA or additional allowances.
Selection Process
- Initial Screening
- Based on academic record
- NET/GATE score
- Relevant specialization
- Interview
- If you are shortlisted you will receive email call letter
- Interview held only in Dehradun
- No written test
- Final Selection
- Based on interview performance
- Document Verification
- Original certificates + self-attested copies are mandatory
Documents Required
- Recent passport-size photo (not selfie)
- Signature
- All semester marksheets (single PDF ≤ 500 KB)
- Caste / OBC-NCL / PwBD certificates (if applicable)
- NET/GATE/JAM/JEST certificate (PDF ≤ 500 KB)
How to Apply for IIRS ISRO JRF Recruitment 2025
Follow these steps:
- You can visit the official website: www.iirs.gov.in
- You can click on “Recruitment – JRF 2025”
- You can register online and fill complete details
- You can upload photograph, signature, certificates
- You can submit application before 14 December 2025
- Save your Registration Number
- You can check your email regularly for interview updates
No application fee for any post.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release | 30 October 2025 |
| Online Registration Starts | 21 November 2025 (10:00 AM) |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 14 December 2025 (5:30 PM) |
| Interview Date | To be notified via email |
Notification PDF & Apply Link (Table)
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| IIRS ISRO JRF 2025 Official Notification PDF | Click Here |
| Apply Online (Registration) | Click Here |
| Official Website | www.iirs.gov.in |
Conclusion
The IIRS ISRO JRF Recruitment 2025 is an excellent opportunity for postgraduate candidates in science, engineering, remote sensing, and environmental studies to work with India’s premier space research organization. With attractive fellowship, research exposure, and potential PhD opportunities, this is one of the best research fellowships in the country.
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