Scientist/Engineer SD (Cellular & Molecular Biology / Cell Biology) – HSFC

Karnataka, India Posted Last verified

Quick Info

Vacancies
Vacancies: 1
Employment Type
Employment Type: Full Time
Pay Scale
Pay Scale: ₹67,700 - ₹208,700 per month
Qualification
Qualification: Ph.D. in Cellular & Molecular Biology or Cell Biology, with M.Sc. in Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Cell and Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Genetics, or Life Sciences (60% or 6.5 CGPA) AND B.Sc. in any field (60% or 6.5 CGPA), OR BS-MS dual degree in Biological Sciences (60% or 6.5 CGPA).
Experience Required
Experience Required: Freshers eligible — requirement fulfilled through academic Ph.D. and postgraduate research qualifications.
Age Limit
Age Limit: Upto 35 years
Application Mode
Application Mode: Apply Online
Deadline
Deadline:

Join Human Space Flight Centre as Scientist/Engineer SD to study immune and cellular adaptation across the astronaut health cycle. The role demands expertise in proteomic data analysis, molecular cloning, confocal microscopy, live-cell imaging, and gene editing tailored for spaceflight applications. High-calibre researchers holding a Ph.D. in Cellular & Molecular Biology or Cell Biology will find this position ideal for making high-impact contributions to space biosciences. Eligible candidates must complete online registration before the August deadline.

  • Responsibilities center on biomarker identification, gene expression analysis, and statistical workflows for spaceflight experiments.
  • Requires Ph.D. in Cellular & Molecular Biology/Cell Biology with MSc in Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, or Genetics, plus B.Sc. or BS-MS dual degree.
  • Initial screening shortlisted candidates will be invited for personal interview in Bengaluru.
  • Age limit is set at 35 years as on August 30, 2026, with relaxed limits for eligible reserved categories.
  • No application fee is required for this Scientist/Engineer SD recruitment.
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Additional Salary Information

Pay Level 11 in 7th CPC Pay Matrix (₹67,700–₹2,08,700) with additional admissible allowances like DA, HRA, and Transport Allowance.

Important Dates

Opening Date of Online Application 10 August 2026
Closing Date of Submission of Online Application 30 August 2026
Crucial Date of Eligibility 30 August 2026

Selection Process

Initial screening of online applications for shortlisting Personal Interview

Application Fees

All Candidates: Rs. 0

Reservation

Age relaxation applicable for Serving Central Govt Employees, PwBD, and Ex-Servicemen as per extant Government of India rules.
Minimum disability percentage for PwBD reservation benefit is 40%.

How to Apply

  • Visit the official ISRO portal at https://www.isro.gov.in under the Career tab.
  • Register or update your profile on the ISRO Live Register portal between 10.08.2026 (1000 hrs) and 30.08.2026 (1700 hrs).
  • Fill out the application form carefully selecting the correct Post Code corresponding to your qualification.
  • Upload clear scanned copies of recent passport size photograph (.jpg/.jpeg max 1MB), signature (.jpg/.jpeg max 1MB), and essential qualification certificates (.pdf max 1MB).
  • Submit the application form online and preserve the generated Online Registration Number for future reference.

Frequently Asked Questions

Selected candidates receive Pay Level 11 pay scale (₹67,700–₹2,08,700) along with government admissible allowances.

Ph.D. in Cellular & Molecular Biology or Cell Biology, combined with an M.Sc. (60% or 6.5 CGPA) and B.Sc. (60% or 6.5 CGPA) or BS-MS dual degree.

Maximum age is 35 years as of August 30, 2026, subject to applicable central government relaxations.