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