ISRO HSFC Scientist/Engineer SD Recruitment 2026

ISRO's Human Space Flight Centre (HSFC), Bengaluru is hiring 6 Scientist/Engineer 'SD' officers across life-science and bioengineering disciplines. If you have a Ph.D. in Bioinstrumentation, Biophysics, Medical Physics, Developmental Biology/Biotechnology, Cellular and Molecular Biology, or Computational Biology/Systems Biology/Bioinformatics, along with the required Master's and Bachelor's qualifications, you can apply online. The last date to apply is 30 August 2026. You should be up to 35 years old. Salary starts from Rs. 67,700 per month and goes up to Rs. 2,08,700 under Level-11 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix.

Human Space Flight Centre (HSFC), ISRO Scientist/Engineer 'SD' Recruitment 2026 - 6 Posts

The Human Space Flight Centre (HSFC), Bengaluru — ISRO's lead centre for India's Human Space Flight Programme — has issued Advertisement No. HSFC:01:RMT:2026, dated 10 August 2026, to directly recruit 6 Scientist/Engineer 'SD' Group 'A' officers in Level-11 of the Pay Matrix. HSFC carries out multi-disciplinary R&D in new domains of human science and technology, and is building fresh expertise in Bioastronautics, Human Space Sciences, and Space Habitat Systems. HSFC plays a central role in India's Gaganyaan programme — the country's first crewed spaceflight mission — and continues to build indigenous expertise in astronaut life-support systems, space medicine, and human-rated hardware. This is a rare opportunity for PhD-qualified researchers in bio-instrumentation, developmental biology, cellular biology, or computational biology to work at the heart of India's human spaceflight research. Applications are accepted through ISRO's PhD Live Registration scheme, where qualified candidates register online and are considered against specific advertisements like this one as vacancies arise.

Who Can Apply?

For Bioinstrumentation / Biophysics / Medical Physics discipline:

• Essential qualification: Ph.D. in Bioinstrumentation, Biophysics, or Medical Physics from a recognized university/institute.
• Pre-requisite Master's degree: M.E./M.Tech/M.S. in Biomedical Instrumentation, Medical Imaging & Informatics, Healthcare Informatics, Biomedical Engineering, or Bioengineering with at least 60% marks (average of all semesters) or 6.5 CGPA on a scale of 10.
• Pre-requisite Bachelor's degree: A relevant engineering/science bachelor's degree with at least 65% marks or 6.84 CGPA on a scale of 10.

For Developmental Biology / Biotechnology discipline:

• You need a Ph.D. in Developmental Biology or Biotechnology, with matching Master's and Bachelor's qualifications in life sciences or biotechnology, as detailed in the official notification. Developmental Biology studies how organisms grow from a single cell, while Biotechnology applies biological systems to build new tools — both are useful skills for designing astronaut life-support and biomedical systems.

For Cellular and Molecular Biology discipline:

• You need a Ph.D. in Cellular and Molecular Biology or a closely related life-science field, with matching Master's and Bachelor's qualifications. This discipline examines how cells function at the molecular level, which helps researchers understand astronaut health risks like radiation exposure and the effects of microgravity.

For Computational Biology / Systems Biology / Bioinformatics discipline:

• You need a Ph.D. in Computational Biology, Systems Biology, or Bioinformatics, with matching Master's and Bachelor's qualifications in life sciences, biotechnology, or computer science. This discipline uses computational tools to model biological systems and process large-scale biomedical data, which is increasingly important for space medicine research.

For the exact prerequisite degree list, marks/CGPA cut-offs, and post codes for each of the 6 vacancies, check the official PDF — the disciplines listed above are indicative and match ISRO's advertisement. If you have already registered under ISRO's PhD Live Registration scheme earlier, you still need to update your registration to be considered against this specific advertisement.

Age Limit

• You should be up to 35 years old as on the crucial date of eligibility, 30 August 2026.
• Age Relaxation: As per Government of India rules for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen candidates.

Salary

• Selected candidates will get a salary of Rs. 67,700 to Rs. 2,08,700 per month under Level-11 of the 7th Central Pay Commission Pay Matrix.
• You will also get DA, HRA, and other allowances as per Central Government rules.

Application Fee

• There is no application fee for this recruitment.

Selection Process (No Written Exam)

ISRO will select candidates in these stages:

1. Screening of Applications: Your PhD Live Registration application is screened against the qualification and experience required for the discipline you apply under.
2. Document Verification: Shortlisted candidates are asked to produce original degree certificates and mark sheets to confirm eligibility.
3. Interview: Shortlisted candidates are called for a personal interview by a selection committee. Final selection is based entirely on interview performance — there is no written exam. You also have the option to give the interview in Hindi.

How to Apply

1. Go to the ISRO Careers portal at isro.gov.in.
2. Find the HSFC Scientist/Engineer 'SD' PhD Live Registration link under Advertisement No. HSFC:01:RMT:2026.
3. Register or update your existing Live Registration with your Ph.D. and qualification details.
4. Upload your certificates and required documents.
5. Submit the form online before the deadline.

Important Dates

• Advertisement Date: 10 August 2026
• Online Application Start: 10 August 2026 (1000 hours)
• Last Date to Apply Online: 30 August 2026 (1700 hours)
• Crucial Date of Eligibility: 30 August 2026

• Design and develop bio-instrumentation systems and medical devices for human spaceflight applications
• Conduct research on human physiology and biological systems relevant to space environments
• Analyze biomedical, cellular, or computational data to support space habitat and crew health systems
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams on Bioastronautics and Space Habitat Systems projects
• Prepare technical reports, research papers, and project documentation
• Test and validate new technologies for astronaut health monitoring and life-support systems
• Support HSFC's R&D activities in emerging bio-science and space-medicine domains