USAC Recruitment 2026: Junior Project Fellow and Field Assistant Walk-in Interview, Eligibility, Pay and Documents
The Uttarakhand Space Application Centre (USAC) in Dehradun needs 5 people on contract: 4 Junior Project Fellows and 1 Field Assistant. These posts sit under state-government-funded projects. The pay is Rs 24,000 per month for the Fellow and Rs 18,000 per month for the Field Assistant, plus 16% House Rent Allowance. If you have a qualifying postgraduate degree or a simple graduation with computer skills, read on.
There is no online form and no separate last date. You simply walk in on 4 November 2026 at 10:30 AM with your application and documents. This guide covers who can apply, the age limits, the pay, the contract terms and what to carry. Read it fully, because small conditions decide who gets a seat. We bring it to you at GovtJobsAlert.in so you do not miss them.
Key Highlights of USAC Recruitment 2026
USAC works under the Department of Information Technology, Suraj and Science Technology, Government of Uttarakhand. Its office is at Upper Amwala, Nalapani, Dehradun. This is Advertisement No. 10/2026, and the appointments are project-based contract jobs, not regular government posts. Looking for more openings in the state? See Uttarakhand government jobs.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Uttarakhand Space Application Centre (USAC), Dehradun |
| Advertisement No. | 10/2026 |
| Posts | Junior Project Fellow, Field Assistant |
| Total Vacancies | 5 |
| Job Type | Contract, up to March 2027 |
| Mode | Walk-in interview |
| Walk-in Date | 4 November 2026, 10:30 AM |
How Many Vacancies are there in USAC Recruitment 2026?
| Post | Vacancies | Monthly Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Junior Project Fellow (JPF) | 4 | Rs 24,000 + 16% HRA |
| Field Assistant | 1 | Rs 18,000 + 16% HRA |
| Total | 5 | — |
The notice gives no category-wise split of these seats, so we do not show one.
What is the Eligibility for USAC Recruitment 2026 (Junior Project Fellow and Field Assistant)?
Educational Qualification
| Post | Essential Qualification |
|---|---|
| Junior Project Fellow | Post Graduate degree with 55% marks from a recognised university (subjects below) |
| Field Assistant | Graduate degree from a recognised university and adequate computer knowledge |
For Junior Project Fellow, the Post Graduate degree must be in one of these subjects:
- Remote Sensing and GIS
- Environment Science
- Geoinformatics
- Life Science
- Forestry
- Geography
- Earth Science
- Hydrology and Physics
Reserved category candidates need a minimum of 50% marks for the Junior Project Fellow post. The notice does not list which categories count as reserved, so check this with the Centre if you are unsure. Holding a Post Graduate degree is the key requirement for the Fellow post, and a simple graduation is enough for the Field Assistant post.
Desirable Skills (Preference)
These are not compulsory, but the notice says such candidates will be given preference.
- Junior Project Fellow: good knowledge of RS and GIS software, field work experience in Uttarakhand, work on image processing, remote sensing and GIS-based projects or industries, GPS work experience and good computer knowledge.
- Field Assistant: basic knowledge of operating a computer and experience of working in the hill areas of Uttarakhand.
Age Limit
| Post | Maximum Age (General) |
|---|---|
| Junior Project Fellow | 28 years |
| Field Assistant | 42 years |
Age is counted as on 1 January 2026. SC, ST and OBC candidates get age relaxation as per rules, but the notice does not state the number of years.
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What is the Salary for USAC Junior Project Fellow and Field Assistant?
The notice calls the pay a fixed remuneration (नियत पारिश्रमिक) and pays 16% HRA on top of it every month.
| Post | Fixed Remuneration | HRA |
|---|---|---|
| Junior Project Fellow | Rs 24,000 per month | 16% |
| Field Assistant | Rs 18,000 per month | 16% |
No pay level, grade pay or other allowance is mentioned in the notice. It also says no TA or DA will be paid for attending the interview, so plan your travel cost yourself.
What is the Selection Process for USAC Recruitment 2026?
| Stage | Detail |
|---|---|
| Walk-in interview | 4 November 2026, 10:30 AM, with application and original documents |
The notice names only the walk-in interview. It gives no marking scheme and no other stage. Preference goes to candidates with the desirable skills listed above. The Centre also keeps the right not to fill the posts, and the decision of the Director, USAC is final and binding in every matter.
What are the Contract Conditions for USAC Junior Project Fellow and Field Assistant Jobs?
| Condition | What it means for you |
|---|---|
| Contract period | Up to March 2027 for the various projects |
| Early end | The Centre can end the contract at any time if work is not satisfactory |
| Project end | The position ends automatically when the project period is over |
| No regular job | There is no possibility of absorption or regularisation in any USAC post |
| Travel cost | No TA or DA for attending the interview |
| Documents | Photocopies of all certificates, Aadhaar and a passport size photo must be attached to the application |
| Vacancies | The Centre may choose not to fill the posts |
If you want a permanent job, treat this as project experience, not a final destination. The contract can be ended at any time if the work is found unsatisfactory, and the position ends with the project period.
How to Apply for USAC Recruitment 2026 Walk-in Interview?
There is no online link and no application fee is mentioned in the notice. You apply in person.
| Step | Action |
|---|---|
| 1 | Write an application addressed to the Director, Uttarakhand Space Application Centre, Dehradun |
| 2 | Attach photocopies of all your certificates and your Aadhaar card |
| 3 | Attach a passport size photograph |
| 4 | Keep your original documents ready for checking |
| 5 | Attend the walk-in interview on 4 November 2026 at 10:30 AM |
The notice does not give a separate venue line. The only address printed is the USAC office at Upper Amwala, Nalapani, Dehradun-248008, so confirm the venue on the official website (link in Essential Links below) before you travel. The notice prescribes no application format. Attaching the certificate and Aadhaar copies and the photo is compulsory, so check your file the night before.
What are the Important Dates for USAC Recruitment 2026?
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Age counted as on | 1 January 2026 |
| Walk-in interview | 4 November 2026, 10:30 AM |
| Contract valid up to | March 2027 |
There is no separate application deadline. The walk-in date is your only date, so the day you must be present is 4 November 2026.
Is There an Application Fee for USAC Recruitment 2026?
The notice does not mention any application fee.
USAC Recruitment 2026 Essential Links
- Download Official Notification PDF
- Visit USAC Official Website
- Join WhatsApp Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Telegram Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Uttarakhand Govt Jobs Telegram Channel
If you hold the right degree and fit the age limit, do not wait. Pack your application, certificates, Aadhaar copies and photo, and walk in on 4 November 2026, 10:30 AM. Keep checking GovtJobsAlert.in for more updates, and explore other government jobs while you prepare.