Scientist/Engineer ‘SD’ (Level-11)
The Human Space Flight Centre (HSFC), ISRO, has released a notification for the direct recruitment of 6 Scientist/Engineer ‘SD’ vacancies (Group ‘A’) in Level-11 of the Pay Matrix across six specialised disciplines. Eligible candidates can apply online through the ISRO Live Register portal from 10 to 30 August 2026.
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Human Space Flight Centre (HSFC), ISRO |
| Post Name | Scientist/Engineer ‘SD’ |
| Total Vacancies | 6 |
| Advt. No. | HSFC:01:RMT:2026 |
| Application Mode | Online (ISRO Live Register Portal) |
| Online Registration Dates | 10.08.2026 (10:00 hrs) to 30.08.2026 (17:00 hrs) |
| Job Type | Temporary (but likely to continue) / Group ‘A’ |
| Official Website | www.isro.gov.in |
Karnataka,
560037,
IN
Employment Type:FULL_TIME
Number of Vacancies:6
Post-wise Vacancy Details
| Post Code | Discipline (Essential Qualification - Ph.D. Area) | Pre-requisite Qualification (PG + UG or Dual Degree) | Vacancies (UR) | Functional Requirement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Ph.D. in Bioinstrumentation OR Biophysics OR Medical Physics | ME/M.Tech/MS in Biomedical-Instrumentation/Medical Imaging & Informatics/Healthcare Informatics/Biomedical Engineering/Bioengineering (60%) AND BE/B.Tech in any field (65%) | 1 | Design/validate wearable sensors, bio-signal processing, medical imaging, portable diagnostics. |
| 02 | Ph.D. in Developmental Biology OR Biotechnology | ME/M.Tech/MS in Biotechnology/Bioscience and Bioengineering/Biochemical Engineering/Biological Sciences (60%) AND BE/B.Tech in any field (65%); OR BS-MS dual degree (Biological Sciences, 60%) | 1 | Radiation biology, regenerative approaches, mammalian/stem cell culture, in vivo/ex vivo studies, disease biology models. |
| 03 | Ph.D. in Cellular & Molecular Biology OR Cell Biology | MSc in Microbiology/Molecular Biology/Cell and Molecular Biology/Biochemistry/Genetics/Life Sciences (60%) AND BSc in any field (60%); OR BS-MS dual degree (Biological Sciences, 60%) | 1 | Immune/cellular adaptation studies, bioinformatics analysis (proteomics), molecular cloning, confocal microscopy, live-cell imaging, gene editing. |
| 04 | Ph.D. in Computational Biology OR Systems Biology OR Bioinformatics | ME/M.Tech/MS in Biomedical Engineering/Computational Biology/Bioinformatics/Biotechnology/Bioscience and Bioengineering/Biochemical Engineering (60%) AND BE/B.Tech in any field (65%); OR BS-MS dual degree (60%) | 1 | In-silico modeling, multi-omics integration, computational simulation of life support systems, digital twin biology, neural networks, deep learning. |
| 05 | Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering OR Biomedical Sciences (Thesis: biomechanics, human movement, musculoskeletal modeling) | ME/M.Tech/MS in Biomechanics/Biomechanical Engineering/Biomedical Engineering (60%) AND BE/B.Tech in any field (65%) | 1 | Gait analysis, exercise countermeasures, motion capture, biomechanical analysis of musculoskeletal system, human performance data analysis. |
| 06 | Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering OR Biomedical Sciences (Thesis: bio-imaging, signal processing, bioinformatics) | ME/M.Tech/MS in Biomedical Engineering/Bioinformatics/Biotechnology/Bioscience and Bioengineering/Medical Imaging & Informatics/Biomedical Signal Processing (60%) AND BE/B.Tech in any field (65%) | 1 | Develop/validate bio-imaging systems, DSP algorithms (ECG/EEG/EMG), bioinformatics analysis for radiation effects, portable diagnostics, AI/ML integration for signal/imaging analysis. |
Note: All vacancies are in the Unreserved (UR) category. Qualifications require minimum marks as specified (CGPA/percentage). Open and Distance Learning (ODL) professional courses are not eligible.
Eligibility Criteria (Crucial Date: 30.08.2026)
| Post | Essential Qualification & Pre-requisites | Age Limit (as on 30.08.2026) | Functional Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scientist/Engineer ‘SD’ (Post Codes 01-06) | Essential: Ph.D. in the specified discipline from a recognized University/Institute. Pre-requisite: Specific ME/M.Tech/MS/MSc/BE/B.Tech/BS-MS qualification as detailed in the vacancy table with minimum marks (60% or 65% / CGPA as specified). Note: Qualifications must be completed within the stipulated course duration. |
Maximum 35 Years (Relaxation: Serving Central Govt. Employees, PwBDs, Ex-Servicemen as per Govt. of India rules) | S – Sitting; ST – Standing; MF – Manipulation of Fingers; RW – Reading & Writing; SE – Seeing. |
Educational Qualification:Ph.D. in the specific discipline (as per post code) from a recognized university/institute, along with specified pre-requisite PG/UG or dual degree qualifications with required minimum marks. Candidates with foreign degrees must produce an equivalency certificate from the Association of Indian Universities (AIU), New Delhi, at the time of interview.
Age Limit:Maximum 35 years as on the crucial date of eligibility (30 August 2026). Upper age relaxation is applicable for Serving Central Government Employees, Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBDs), and Ex-Servicemen as per Government of India rules.
Salary & Emoluments:
Pay Level: Level-11 (Rs. 67,700 – Rs. 2,08,700) in the Pay Matrix.
Approx. Gross Emoluments: Rs. 67,700/- per month + admissible allowances (DA, HRA, Transport Allowance, etc.). Employees are governed by the National Pension System/Unified Pension Scheme and are eligible for medical facilities, subsidized canteen, quarters facility (in lieu of HRA), Leave Travel Concession, Group Insurance, and House Building Advance as per DOS/Central Government orders.
Selection Procedure:
- Screening/Shortlisting of online applications based on the prescribed eligibility criteria.
- Personal Interview for shortlisted candidates (option to give interview in Hindi). Final selection is based solely on the candidate's performance in the interview.
Application Fee: No application fee for these posts (Post Codes 01-06).
How to Apply
Candidates must apply online only through the ISRO Live Register portal. No other mode of application will be accepted.
- Visit the ISRO Website: Go to www.isro.gov.in and click on the "Career" tab.
- Access Live Register Portal: Click on the link for "ISRO Live Register" or the specific recruitment advertisement.
- Register/Update Profile: Candidates who have not registered earlier need to create a new registration. Existing users can update their profiles.
- Fill Application Form: Complete the online application form with accurate details. Candidates can apply for more than one post.
- Upload Documents: Upload clear scanned images/photocopies of the following in the prescribed format:
- Recent colour passport-size photograph (not older than 6 months), max 1MB, .jpg/.jpeg, dimensions 500px (height) x 400px (width).
- Signature, max 1MB, .jpg/.jpeg, dimensions 200px (height) x 700px (width).
- Pre-requisite/Essential Qualification certificates, .pdf format, max 1MB each.
- Valid PwBD certificate / Ex-Servicemen Discharge Certificate / NOC (for serving Central Govt. employees), as applicable, .pdf format, max 1MB.
- Submit Application: Verify all details and submit the application before 30 August 2026 (17:00 hrs).
- Print Application: Take a printout of the online application and note the Registration Number for future reference.
Note: Candidates registering before 10.08.2026 or after 30.08.2026 will not be considered. Applications without the required uploaded documents will be treated as invalid.
Important Dates
| Event | Date/Time |
|---|---|
| Notification Date | 10 August 2026 |
| Opening Date of Online Application | 10 August 2026 (10:00 hrs) |
| Closing Date of Online Application | 30 August 2026 (17:00 hrs) |
| Crucial Date of Eligibility | 30 August 2026 |
Important Links
Official Website (ISRO): https://www.isro.gov.in
HSFC Website: https://www.hsfc.gov.in
Official Notification (PDF): Download Official Notification
Apply Online (ISRO Live Register): https://www.isro.gov.in (under Career tab)
Key Instructions for Candidates
- Online Application Only: Applications are accepted only through the ISRO Live Register portal. No physical/offline applications will be entertained.
- Eligibility Check: Ensure you meet the specific Ph.D. area, pre-requisite qualifications, and minimum marks criteria. Carefully read the notification for details on CGPA/percentage conversion and dual degree evaluation.
- Document Upload: Upload clear, legible documents in the specified format and size. Applications with blurred photographs or missing documents will be rejected.
- Single/Multiple Applications: Candidates can apply for more than one post. However, if duplicate applications are submitted, only the latest one will be considered.
- Interview: Only shortlisted candidates will be called for a personal interview. The final selection is based entirely on interview performance.
- No Fee: There is no application fee for these posts.
- Communication: All communications will be sent via email to the registered email ID. Ensure your email ID is valid and active.
- Place of Posting: Selected candidates are liable to be posted anywhere in India at any ISRO/DOS Centre/Unit.
- Check Website: Regularly visit the ISRO and HSFC websites for any updates, amendments, or corrigenda.
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Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is the space agency of India. The organisation is involved in science, engineering and technology to harvest the benefits of outer space for India and the mankind. ISRO is a major constituent of the Department of Space (DOS), Government of India. The department executes the Indian Space Programme primarily through various Centres or units within ISRO.
ISRO was previously the Indian National Committee for Space Research (INCOSPAR), set up by the Government of India in 1962, as envisioned by Dr. VikramA Sarabhai. ISRO was formed on August 15, 1969 and superseded INCOSPAR with an expanded role to harness space technology. DOS was set up and ISRO was brought under DOS in 1972.
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