SCIENTIST/ ENGINEER -‘SD’ – URSC
Quick Info
- Vacancies
- Vacancies: 1
- Employment Type
- Employment Type: Full Time, Temporary
- Pay Scale
- Pay Scale: ₹67,100 - ₹208,700 per month
- Qualification
- Qualification: Candidates must hold a PhD in Thin Films, Material Science, Applied Optics, or Metallurgy. Additionally, mandatory pre-eligibility qualifications include an M.Sc. in Physics/Materials Science or M.Tech in Material Science/Metallurgical Engineering/Applied Optics, along with a B.E/B.Tech in Physical Streams/Metallurgical Engg./Material Science or B.Sc in Physics/Chemistry/Material Science.
- Experience Required
- Experience Required: Freshers eligible — prior experience not explicitly stated as mandatory beyond academic qualifications.
- Application Mode
- Application Mode: Online
- Deadline
- Deadline:
URSC is recruiting for 1 SCIENTIST/ ENGINEER -'SD' position, offering a salary of ₹67,100 per month under Pay Level 11. This role requires a PhD in specialized fields such as Thin Films, Material Science, Applied Optics, or Metallurgy, along with specific pre-eligibility Master's and Bachelor's degrees. The selected candidate will be instrumental in the design and development of optical thin films for critical space applications.
- Only 1 vacancy is available for SCIENTIST/ ENGINEER -'SD' (Post Code 02), designated as Unreserved (UR).
- The pay scale for this position is Level 11, with approximate gross emoluments of ₹67,700 per month.
- Essential qualification includes a PhD in Thin Films, Material Science, Applied Optics, or Metallurgy.
- Mandatory pre-eligibility qualifications include an M.Sc./M.Tech and a B.E./B.Tech/B.Sc in relevant fields.
- The maximum age limit for this role is 35 years as on April 12, 2026.
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Additional Salary Information
Pay Level 11 in 7th CPC Pay Matrix (₹67,100–₹2,08,700) plus admissible allowances.
Important Dates
Selection Process
Screening based on Live Register Portal application
Interview
Application Fees
Non-refundable application fee of Rs. 250/- for Scientist/Engineer 'SC' (Post Code 01) & Medical Officer - 'SC' (Post Code 03).
Initially, all candidates must pay Rs. 750/- as processing fee.
Full refund of Rs. 750/- for Women, SC/ST/PwBD, Ex-Servicemen.
Rs. 500/- refunded to other candidates who appear in the written test (Post Code 01) / interview (Post Code 03).
No application fee for Scientist/Engineer - 'SD' (Post Code 02).
Reservation
UR: 1
How to Apply
- Visit ISRO website https://www.isro.gov.in or URSC website https://www.ursc.gov.in between 23.03.2026 and 12.04.2026 for Post Code 01 & 03.
- Register online and preserve the Registration Number.
- For Post Code 02, register or update registration at ISRO Live Register portal https://liveregister.isro.gov.in/LRClient on or before 12.04.2026.
- Upload recent color passport size photograph, signature, essential qualification certificates, and experience certificates (for Post Code 03).
- Candidates with foreign degrees must upload equivalency certificates (AIU for Post Code 01, FMGE for Post Code 03).
- Upload National Medical Commission/State Medical Council registration certificate (for Post Code 03).
- Pay the application fee online via Bharatkosh portal/payment gateway.
- Candidates employed in Central/State Government, PSUs, etc., must submit a 'No Objection Certificate' at the time of interview.
Frequently Asked Questions
The salary for SCIENTIST/ ENGINEER -'SD' is ₹67,100 per month, along with other admissible allowances, under Pay Level 11 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix.
Applicants must have a PhD in Thin Films, Material Science, Applied Optics, or Metallurgy, with mandatory pre-eligibility qualifications including an M.Sc. in Physics/Materials Science or M.Tech in Material Science/Metallurgical Engineering/Applied Optics, and a B.E/B.Tech in Physical Streams/Metallurgical Engg./Material Science or B.Sc in Physics/Chemistry/Material Science.
There is 1 vacancy for the SCIENTIST/ ENGINEER -'SD' post, which is unreserved (UR).
