About the ISRO HSFC Scientist/Engineer SD Recruitment 2026
The Human Space Flight Centre (HSFC), a key unit of the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) under the Department of Space, Government of India, has announced the ISRO HSFC Scientist/Engineer SD Recruitment 2026. This recruitment drive aims to onboard highly qualified individuals for Scientist/Engineer 'SD' positions, crucial for advancing India's human spaceflight program. HSFC, located in Bengaluru, is the leading center for human space activities, focusing on multidisciplinary R&D in human science and technology, including bioastronautics, human space sciences, and space habitat systems.
Vacancy Details
A total of 6 vacancies are available for the Scientist/Engineer 'SD' post across various specialized disciplines. Each post code has one vacancy.
- Post Code 01: Bioinstrumentation OR Biophysics OR Medical Physics (1 vacancy)
- Post Code 02: Developmental Biology OR Biotechnology (1 vacancy)
- Post Code 03: Cellular & Molecular Biology OR Cell Biology (1 vacancy)
- Post Code 04: Computational Biology OR Systems Biology OR Bioinformatics (1 vacancy)
- Post Code 05: Biomedical Engineering OR Biomedical Sciences (1 vacancy)
- Post Code 06: Biomedical Engineering OR Biomedical Sciences (1 vacancy)
Eligibility Criteria and Educational Qualifications
Candidates must meet specific educational qualifications as of the crucial date of eligibility, August 30, 2026. A Ph.D. in a relevant field is the essential qualification, complemented by specific Master's and/or Bachelor's degrees with minimum marks or CGPA.
Post-wise Qualification Breakdown:
| Post Code | Discipline | Essential Qualification | Pre-requisite Qualification |
|---|
| 01 | Bioinstrumentation OR Biophysics OR Medical Physics | Ph.D. in Bioinstrumentation OR Biophysics OR Medical Physics from a recognized university/institute. | ME/M.Tech/MS in Biomedical-Instrumentation OR Medical Imaging & Informatics OR Healthcare Informatics OR Biomedical Engineering OR Bioengineering with 60% marks (average of all semesters) or 6.5 CGPA on a scale of 10. AND BE/B.Tech in any field with 65% marks or 6.84 CGPA on a scale of 10. |
| 02 | Developmental Biology OR Biotechnology | Ph.D. in Developmental Biology OR Biotechnology from a recognized university/institute. | ME/M.Tech/MS in Biotechnology OR Bioscience and Bioengineering OR Biochemical Engineering OR Biological Sciences with 60% marks (average of all semesters) or 6.5 CGPA on a scale of 10. AND BE/B.Tech in any field with 65% marks or 6.84 CGPA on a scale of 10. OR BS-MS dual degree in Biological Sciences or with Biology specialization with 60% marks or 6.5 CGPA on a scale of 10. |
| 03 | Cellular & Molecular Biology OR Cell Biology | Ph.D. in Cellular & Molecular Biology OR Cell Biology from a recognized university/institute. | MSc in Microbiology OR Molecular Biology OR Cell and Molecular Biology OR Biochemistry OR Genetics OR Life Sciences with 60% marks (average of all semesters) or 6.5 CGPA on a scale of 10. AND BSc in any field with 60% marks or 6.5 CGPA on a scale of 10. OR BS-MS dual degree in Biological Sciences or with Biology specialization with 60% marks or 6.5 CGPA on a scale of 10. |
| 04 | Computational Biology OR Systems Biology OR Bioinformatics | Ph.D. in Computational Biology OR Systems Biology OR Bioinformatics from a recognized university/institute. | ME/M.Tech/MS in Biomedical Engineering OR Computational Biology OR Bioinformatics OR Biotechnology OR Bioscience and Bioengineering OR Biochemical Engineering with 60% marks (average of all semesters) or 6.5 CGPA on a scale of 10. AND BE/B.Tech in any field with 65% marks or 6.84 CGPA on a scale of 10. OR BS-MS dual degree in Biological Sciences or with Biology specialization with 60% marks or 6.5 CGPA on a scale of 10. |
| 05 | Biomedical Engineering OR Biomedical Sciences | Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering OR Biomedical Sciences with thesis in Biomechanics, Human Movement, Musculoskeletal Modeling or equivalent from a recognized university/institute. | ME/M.Tech/MS in Biomechanics OR Biomechanical Engineering OR Biomedical Engineering with 60% marks (average of all semesters) or 6.5 CGPA on a scale of 10. AND BE/B.Tech in any field with 65% marks or 6.84 CGPA on a scale of 10. |
| 06 | Biomedical Engineering OR Biomedical Sciences | Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering OR Biomedical Sciences with thesis in Bio-imaging or Signal Processing or Bioinformatics or equivalent from a recognized university/institute. | ME/M.Tech/MS in Biomedical Engineering OR Medical Imaging & Informatics OR Biomedical Signal Processing with 60% marks (average of all semesters) or 6.5 CGPA on a scale of 10. AND BE/B.Tech in any field with 65% marks or 6.84 CGPA on a scale of 10. |
It is mandatory that the ME/M.Tech/MS/M.Sc./BE/B.Tech/BSc/BS-MS qualification for each post must have been completed within the stipulated duration of the course as prescribed by the University. Degrees from foreign universities require an equivalency certificate from the Association of Indian Universities (AIU), New Delhi. Candidates who completed professional courses through Open and Distance Learning (ODL) are not eligible.
Age Limit and Relaxation
The upper age limit for all Scientist/Engineer 'SD' posts (Post Code 01-06) is 35 years as of August 30, 2026. Age relaxation will be provided as per extant Government of India rules for serving Central Government employees, Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBDs), and Ex-Servicemen.
Application Fee
There is no application fee for any of the Scientist/Engineer 'SD' posts (Post Code 01-06) in this recruitment.
Selection Process
The selection process for the Scientist/Engineer 'SD' positions involves two main stages:
- Initial Screening — Candidates will be shortlisted for an interview based on the details provided in their online applications submitted through the ISRO Live Register portal. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not automatically guarantee an interview call.
- Personal Interview — The final selection will be based entirely on the candidate's performance in the personal interview.
Salary and Pay Scale
Selected candidates for the Scientist/Engineer 'SD' posts will be placed at Level 11 of the Pay Matrix, with a basic pay ranging from Rs. 67,700 to Rs. 2,08,700. In addition to the basic pay, employees will receive Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), Transport Allowance, and other admissible allowances as per Government of India rules. The gross monthly emoluments will be approximately Rs. 67,700/- plus other allowances. Employees will be governed by the National Pension System/Unified Pension Scheme and will also be eligible for medical facilities, subsidized canteen, quarters (in lieu of HRA), Leave Travel Concession, Group Insurance, and House Building Advance.
Job Profile and Responsibilities
The job requirements for Scientist/Engineer 'SD' roles at HSFC are highly specialized and involve advanced research and development in human spaceflight. Key responsibilities include:
- For Post Code 01 (Bioinstrumentation/Biophysics/Medical Physics): Designing and validating wearable health monitoring sensors and systems, bio-signal data acquisition and processing, medical imaging and informatics, and developing portable diagnostic devices.
- For Post Code 02 (Developmental Biology/Biotechnology): Research in radiation biology and exposure models, developing regenerative approaches for musculoskeletal integrity, mammalian and stem cell culture, in vivo/ex vivo animal physiological studies, and working on disease biology models relevant to astronaut health.
- For Post Code 03 (Cellular & Molecular Biology/Cell Biology): Studying immune and cellular adaptation in astronauts, bioinformatics analysis of proteomic data for biomarker identification, molecular cloning, confocal microscopy, live-cell imaging, gene editing, and large-scale proteomic data analysis.
- For Post Code 04 (Computational Biology/Systems Biology/Bioinformatics): Developing in-silico models for astronaut adaptation, assessing countermeasures, developing therapeutics and space-grade diagnostics, multi-omics integration for spaceflight stressors, modeling cellular pathways and metabolic networks, computational simulation of closed-loop life support systems, and generative models for predictive simulation of astronaut physiology.
- For Post Code 05 (Biomedical Engineering/Biomedical Sciences): Gait analysis, exercise countermeasure development, motion capture and force-plate studies, rehabilitation program development, and biomechanical analysis of the musculoskeletal system.
- For Post Code 06 (Biomedical Engineering/Biomedical Sciences): Analyzing human performance data from wearables, collaborating on rodent/human analog designs for spaceflight experiments, developing bio-imaging systems for microgravity tissue changes, implementing DSP algorithms for ECG/EEG/EMG, analyzing bioinformatics datasets for space radiation effects, developing portable diagnostic devices and real-time astronaut health monitoring tools, integrating biomedical devices and lab-on-chip technologies, and integrating AI/ML for real-time signal/imaging analysis in spaceflight experiments.
This outline provides a general overview, and the actual work may involve additional tasks as required by HSFC.
How to Apply
Candidates interested in the ISRO HSFC Scientist/Engineer SD Recruitment 2026 must apply online through the ISRO Live Register portal.
- Visit the official ISRO website: https://www.isro.gov.in.
- Navigate to the 'Career' tab and register or update your existing registration on the Live Register portal.
- The online recruitment portal will be active from 10:00 hours on August 10, 2026, to 17:00 hours on August 30, 2026.
- Fill out the online application form carefully, ensuring all relevant columns are accurately completed.
- Upload scanned copies of required documents:
- Recent colour passport-size photograph (not older than 6 months),.jpg/.jpeg format, max 1MB, dimensions 500 pixels (height) * 400 pixels (width).
- Signature,.jpg/.jpeg format, max 1MB, dimensions 200 pixels (height) * 700 pixels (width).
- All Pre-requisite/Essential Qualification certificates,.pdf format, max 1MB.
- Valid PwBD certificate, Discharge Certificate for Ex-Servicemen, or NOC for serving Central Government Employees (as applicable),.pdf format, max 1MB.
- Ensure all submitted details are accurate, as applications with incomplete information, blurred photographs, or illegible signatures will be rejected.
- Candidates can apply for more than one post, but HSFC reserves the right to conduct interviews for multiple posts simultaneously.
- After successful registration and application submission, candidates will receive an online registration number, which should be preserved for future reference. It is also advisable to take a printout of the online application.
- No physical documents need to be sent by post or email.
Candidates are advised to regularly check their registered email ID and the HSFC/ISRO websites for updates regarding the recruitment process.
Important Instructions
- The number of vacancies mentioned is provisional and may be increased or decreased. ISRO/Department of Space reserves the right to cancel the recruitment at any stage.
- Canvassing in any form will lead to disqualification.
- Candidates employed in Central/State Government, Public Sector Undertakings, or Autonomous Bodies must submit a 'No Objection Certificate' (NOC) from their employer at the time of the Personal Interview.
- Original documents proving the details furnished in the online application must be produced at the time of the Personal Interview for verification. Failure to do so will result in disqualification and no TA will be paid.
- Outstation candidates called for Personal Interview will be reimbursed Second Class Railway Fare or non-AC Bus fare or actual fare (whichever is less) for the shortest distance from their address to the interview venue, upon production of proof of journey.
- Any legal proceedings related to this advertisement will be instituted in Bengaluru, and the Courts at Bengaluru will have sole and exclusive jurisdiction.
- In case of any ambiguity in the interpretation of clauses in Hindi/English, the decision of HSFC will be final.
- Selected candidates will be intimated via email and must join the post after being found medically fit by a Medical Authority.
- No correspondence will be entertained with candidates not screened for personal interview or not selected for appointment.
- Government encourages a gender-balanced workforce, and female candidates are encouraged to apply.
- Persons with Benchmark Disability (PwBD) can apply for suitable posts even if not identified for them and will be considered based on general merit. PwBD candidates must have a minimum of 40% relevant disability to avail age relaxation benefits.
