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Human Space Flight Centre (HSFC) Scientist/Engineer SD Recruitment 2026 Notification has been released on 10th August 2026 on the official website www.hsfc.gov.in. A total of 6 vacancies have been announced through the HSFC Scientist/Engineer SD Recruitment 2026 for various disciplines including Bioinstrumentation, Biophysics, Medical Physics, Biotechnology, Cellular & Molecular Biology, Computational Biology, Bioinformatics and Biomedical Engineering.
Candidates up to 35 years of age who have the required Ph.D. along with the prescribed Master's/Bachelor's qualification are eligible to apply for these Scientist/Engineer SD vacancies. The online application process for HSFC Scientist/Engineer SD Recruitment 2026 will start on 10th August 2026 and will remain open until 30th August 2026 at 5:00 PM.
Selected candidates will be appointed in Level-11 of the Pay Matrix with a salary of Rs. 67,700 – Rs. 2,08,700 per month, along with admissible allowances and other benefits. Candidates can download the official notification PDF and apply online through the direct links provided below in this article.
HSFC Scientist/Engineer SD Recruitment 2026 Overview
Human Space Flight Centre (HSFC), Bengaluru was formed within ISRO to lead the Human Space Flight Programme. HSFC is inviting online applications for direct recruitment to Scientist/Engineer 'SD' posts in Level-11 of the Pay Matrix, vide Advertisement No. HSFC:01:RMT:2026 dated 10.08.2026.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Advertisement No. | HSFC:01:RMT:2026, dated 10.08.2026 |
| Organization | Human Space Flight Centre (HSFC), Department of Space, ISRO |
| Post | Scientist/Engineer 'SD' (Group 'A') |
| Pay Level | Level-11 of Pay Matrix |
| Total Posts | 6 (Post Codes 01 to 06) |
| Nature of Post | Temporary, but likely to continue |
| Application Mode | Online via ISRO Live Register portal |
| Official Website | www.hsfc.gov.in / careers.hsfc.gov.in |
HSFC Scientist/Engineer SD Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Opening date for online registration and application | 10.08.2026 (1000 hrs) |
| Closing date for online registration, application submission and printing of summary | 30.08.2026 (1700 hrs) |
| Crucial date of eligibility (for qualification, age, etc.) | 30.08.2026 |
Candidates who register on ISRO's Live Register portal before 10.08.2026 or after 30.08.2026 will not be considered.
HSFC Scientist/Engineer SD Vacancy Details
All 6 posts are in the Unreserved (UR) category. The number of vacancies is provisional and may be increased or decreased based on actual requirement.
| S. No. | Post Name | No. of Posts |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Scientist/Engineer SD – Post Code 01 (Bioinstrumentation / Biophysics / Medical Physics) | 1 (UR) |
| 2 | Scientist/Engineer SD – Post Code 02 (Developmental Biology / Biotechnology) | 1 (UR) |
| 3 | Scientist/Engineer SD – Post Code 03 (Cellular & Molecular Biology / Cell Biology) | 1 (UR) |
| 4 | Scientist/Engineer SD – Post Code 04 (Computational Biology / Systems Biology / Bioinformatics) | 1 (UR) |
| 5 | Scientist/Engineer SD – Post Code 05 (Biomedical Engineering / Biomedical Sciences – Biomechanics) | 1 (UR) |
| 6 | Scientist/Engineer SD – Post Code 06 (Biomedical Engineering / Biomedical Sciences – Bio-imaging/Signal Processing) | 1 (UR) |
| Total | 6 | |
Candidates can apply for more than one post code if they meet the eligibility for each, though HSFC reserves the right to conduct interviews for two or more posts simultaneously as per administrative need. Where discipline names overlap (as in Post Codes 05 and 06), candidates should apply only against the post code matching their essential and pre-requisite qualification.
HSFC Scientist/Engineer SD Eligibility Criteria
Eligibility is assessed as on the crucial date of 30.08.2026. Only candidates who hold the required qualification by this date can apply.
HSFC Scientist/Engineer SD Qualification (Post-Code Wise)
| Post Code | Discipline | Essential Qualification | Pre-requisite Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Bioinstrumentation / Biophysics / Medical Physics | Ph.D. in Bioinstrumentation, Biophysics or Medical Physics | 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) |
| 02 | Developmental Biology / Biotechnology | Ph.D. in Developmental Biology or Biotechnology | 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 (60% / 6.5 CGPA) |
| 03 | Cellular & Molecular Biology / Cell Biology | Ph.D. in Cellular & Molecular Biology or Cell Biology | 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 (60% / 6.5 CGPA) |
| 04 | Computational Biology / Systems Biology / Bioinformatics | Ph.D. in Computational Biology, Systems Biology or Bioinformatics | 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 in Biological Sciences (60% / 6.5 CGPA) |
| 05 | Biomedical Engineering / Biomedical Sciences | Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering or Biomedical Sciences with thesis in biomechanics, human movement, musculoskeletal modeling or equivalent | 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) |
| 06 | Biomedical Engineering / Biomedical Sciences | Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering or Biomedical Sciences with thesis in bio-imaging, signal processing, bioinformatics or equivalent | 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) |
Additional qualification conditions:
- The Ph.D. and Master's/Bachelor's qualification must be from a recognized university/institute.
- Candidates with degrees from foreign universities must submit an equivalency certificate from the Association of Indian Universities (AIU) at the time of interview.
- The ME/M.Tech/MS/MSc/BE/B.Tech/BSc/BS-MS qualification must have been completed within the stipulated duration prescribed by the university.
- Candidates who completed a professional course through Open and Distance Learning (ODL) are not eligible.
- Where CGPA is converted to a percentage, or vice versa, ISRO's own eligibility criteria apply; conversion of CGPA to percentage using a university formula is not permitted to determine eligibility, and rounding-off of marks is not allowed.
HSFC Scientist/Engineer SD Age Limit
The upper age limit for all post codes (01 to 06) is 35 years as on the crucial date, 30.08.2026. Serving Central Government employees, Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD), and Ex-Servicemen are eligible for age relaxation as per extant Government of India rules.
Candidates are advised to check whether they satisfy the prescribed age limit before applying. Use our online Age Calculator to calculate your exact age instantly.
HSFC Scientist/Engineer SD Salary
Selected candidates will be placed in Level-11 of the Pay Matrix (Rs. 67,700 – Rs. 2,08,700), with approximate gross emoluments of Rs. 67,700 per month plus admissible allowances.
| Post | Pay Level | Approx. Gross Emoluments |
|---|---|---|
| Scientist/Engineer SD (Post Code 01–06) | Level-11 (Rs. 67,700 – Rs. 2,08,700) | Rs. 67,700 per month + admissible allowances |
In addition to Basic Pay, Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA) and Transport Allowance are payable as per extant rules. Employees are covered under the National Pension System/Unified Pension Scheme, along with medical facilities for self and dependents, subsidized canteen, quarters facility (in lieu of HRA), Leave Travel Concession, Group Insurance and House Building Advance, as admissible under DOS/Central Government orders.
HSFC Scientist/Engineer SD Application Fee
There is no application fee for the Scientist/Engineer 'SD' posts (Post Codes 01–06).
HSFC Scientist/Engineer SD Selection Process
Selection is based on the online application submitted through the ISRO Live Register portal:
- Initial screening of applications to shortlist candidates for interview.
- The prescribed qualification is the minimum requirement and does not by itself make a candidate eligible for interview or selection.
- Final selection is based purely on performance in the Personal Interview.
Candidates also have the option to give the interview in Hindi.
How to Apply for HSFC Scientist/Engineer SD Recruitment 2026
- Visit the ISRO Live Register portal at www.isro.gov.in and go to the "Career" tab.
- Register or update your existing registration on the Live Register portal.
- Fill in the online application form carefully, entering correct details in all mandatory (*) fields.
- Apply only against the post code matching your essential and pre-requisite qualification.
- Upload the required photo, signature and qualification certificates as specified.
- Submit the application on or before 30.08.2026 (1700 hrs) and take a printout of the submitted application for future reference.
Candidates registered under the National Career Service (NCS) portal and meeting the eligibility conditions may also visit the ISRO website and follow the same application procedure.
HSFC Scientist/Engineer SD Apply Online
Applications are accepted only online through the ISRO Live Register portal; physical/postal applications are not entertained. No documents need to be sent by post or email.
Documents Required for HSFC Scientist/Engineer SD Apply Online
| Document | Format & Size |
|---|---|
| Recent colour passport-size photograph (not older than 6 months) | .jpg/.jpeg, max 1MB, 500px (height) x 400px (width) |
| Signature | .jpg/.jpeg, max 1MB, 200px (height) x 700px (width) |
| Pre-requisite/Essential qualification certificates | .pdf, max 1MB |
| PwBD certificate / Ex-Servicemen discharge certificate / NOC for Central Govt employees (as applicable) | .pdf, max 1MB (any one) |
Applications submitted without complete information, photo, signature or the required documents will be summarily rejected. Selfies, black-and-white photos, or blurred images are not accepted; the photo must show a frontal view of the full face against a plain/white background.
ISRO HSFC Scientist/ Engineer SD Important Links
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Candidates who have completed their Ph.D. in life sciences or biomedical fields can also explore more Graduate Government Jobs and Ph.D. Jobs available across India. Candidates looking for more research opportunities can also explore the latest ISRO Recruitment notifications across various centres. Applicants based in Bengaluru can check Bengaluru Government Jobs for upcoming vacancies. Those holding a postgraduate or doctoral degree in biomedical engineering or bioinformatics can also browse more Biomedical Engineering Government Jobs and Research Fellow Jobs matching their qualification.
