ISRO HSFC Scientist/Engineer ‘SD’ Recruitment 2026

The Human Space Flight Centre (HSFC), Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), Department of Space has released the ISRO HSFC Scientist/Engineer Recruitment 2026 notification for direct recruitment of Scientist/Engineer ‘SD’ posts. This recruitment is for Group ‘A’ vacancies and is intended for eligible candidates who meet the required PhD qualifications and other discipline-specific prerequisites. Applications are accepted online through the ISRO Live Register portal.

In total, 6 vacancies are announced across six specialised disciplines under the unreserved (UR) category. The online registration/application window begins on 2026-08-10 at 1000 hrs and closes on 2026-08-30 at 1700 hrs. Candidates must register within this period; applications submitted before the opening date or after the closing date are not considered. The selection process is interview-based: candidates are first shortlisted based on their online application, and the final selection is based on performance in the interview only (no written test is conducted).

Important Dates

Vacancy Details

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

For all post codes (01 to 06), the essential qualification is a PhD from a recognised university or institute in the discipline specified for that post. In addition to the PhD, candidates must also fulfil the relevant pre-requisite master’s and bachelor’s level qualifications mentioned in the notification. The pre-requisite qualifications include specific ME/M.Tech/MS options along with a BE/B.Tech in any field, with the notification providing minimum marks/CGPA thresholds (as applicable) for both the master’s and bachelor’s degrees. For some disciplines, the notification also allows a BS-MS dual degree option in the relevant biological sciences specialisation, with the same minimum marks/CGPA thresholds as specified.

Post Code 01: PhD in Bioinstrumentation OR Biophysics OR Medical Physics. Pre-requisite: ME/M.Tech/MS in Biomedical-Instrumentation, Medical Imaging & Informatics, Healthcare Informatics, Biomedical Engineering, or Bioengineering (60% marks/6.5 CGPA) and BE/B.Tech in any field (65% marks/6.84 CGPA).

Post Code 02: PhD in Developmental Biology OR Biotechnology. Pre-requisite: ME/M.Tech/MS in Biotechnology, Bioscience & Bioengineering, Biochemical Engineering, or Biological Sciences (60%/6.5 CGPA) and BE/B.Tech in any field (65%/6.84 CGPA); OR BS-MS dual degree in Biological Sciences/Biology specialisation (60%/6.5 CGPA).

Post Code 03: PhD in Cellular & Molecular Biology OR Cell Biology. Pre-requisite: MSc in Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Cell and Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Genetics, or Life Sciences (60%/6.5 CGPA) and BSc in any field (60%/6.5 CGPA); OR BS-MS dual degree in Biological Sciences/Biology specialisation (60%/6.5 CGPA).

Post Code 04: PhD in Computational Biology OR Systems Biology OR Bioinformatics. Pre-requisite: ME/M.Tech/MS in Biomedical Engineering, Computational Biology, Bioinformatics, Biotechnology, Bioscience & Bioengineering, or Biochemical Engineering (60%/6.5 CGPA) and BE/B.Tech in any field (65%/6.84 CGPA); OR BS-MS dual degree (60%/6.5 CGPA).

Post Code 05: PhD in Biomedical Engineering OR Biomedical Sciences with thesis in biomechanics, human movement, musculoskeletal modelling, or equivalent. Pre-requisite: ME/M.Tech/MS in Biomechanics, Biomechanical Engineering, or Biomedical Engineering (60%/6.5 CGPA) and BE/B.Tech in any field (65%/6.84 CGPA).

Post Code 06: PhD in Biomedical Engineering OR Biomedical Sciences with thesis in bio-imaging, signal processing, bioinformatics, or equivalent. Pre-requisite: ME/M.Tech/MS in Biomedical Engineering, Bioinformatics, Biotechnology, Bioscience & Bioengineering, Medical Imaging & Informatics, or Biomedical Signal Processing (60%/6.5 CGPA) and BE/B.Tech in any field (65%/6.84 CGPA).

Age Limit

The age limit is 35 years for Post Codes 1 to 6, calculated as on the crucial date of eligibility, which is 2026-08-30. The notification also states that upper age relaxation is available for serving Central Government employees, Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBDs), and Ex-Servicemen, as per the extant Government of India rules and orders.

Application Fee

The notification specifies that there is no application fee for the Scientist/Engineer ‘SD’ posts. Candidates must ensure they complete the online registration and submission within the prescribed dates and time limits.

How to Apply

1. Visit the ISRO Live Register portal through the official ISRO website (the notification indicates applications are made via the ISRO Live Register portal under the Career tab).
2. Open the recruitment link for “ISRO HSFC Scientist/Engineer Recruitment 2026” and read the advertisement details carefully, including the discipline-wise requirements and eligibility conditions.
3. Complete the online registration and fill in the required personal details, educational qualification details, and other information as asked in the application form.
4. Ensure that you meet the essential PhD requirement and the relevant pre-requisite master’s and bachelor’s qualifications for the selected post code.
5. Submit the application only within the registration window (from 2026-08-10 at 1000 hrs to 2026-08-30 at 1700 hrs). Applications submitted outside this window are not considered.
6. After successful submission, print or download the application summary/confirmation as permitted in the portal before the closing time.

Salary & Pay Scale

Selection Process

The selection process for ISRO HSFC Scientist/Engineer ‘SD’ Recruitment 2026 is based on an interview only, with no written test. First, an initial screening is conducted using the online application details to shortlist candidates for the interview. The notification clarifies that the prescribed qualification is the minimum requirement and does not automatically guarantee selection for the interview or final selection. The final decision is based entirely on the candidate’s performance in the interview. Candidates also have the option to give the interview in Hindi.

Eligible candidates should complete their online registration and application submission on the ISRO Live Register portal within the last date of 2026-08-30 (1700 hrs) to be considered for the recruitment process.