Scientist/Engineer SD (Developmental Biology / Biotechnology) – 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 Developmental Biology or Biotechnology, preceded by M.E./M.Tech/M.S. in Biotechnology, Bioscience & Bioengineering, Biochemical Engineering, or Biological Sciences (60% or 6.5 CGPA) AND B.E./B.Tech (65% or 6.84 CGPA), OR BS-MS dual degree in Biological Sciences (60% or 6.5 CGPA).
- Experience Required
- Experience Required: Freshers eligible — essential Ph.D. requirement applies, direct post-doctoral experience is not specified.
- Age Limit
- Age Limit: Upto 35 years
- Application Mode
- Application Mode: Apply Online
- Deadline
- Deadline:
This Scientist/Engineer SD role at HSFC ISRO involves advanced research in radiation biology, stem cell culture, and regenerative approaches to preserve musculoskeletal integrity during astronaut training and spaceflights. Researchers with a Ph.D. in Developmental Biology or Biotechnology can lead multidisciplinary space habitat and bioastronautics experiments. The post offers high exposure to host-pathogen interactions and animal physiological studies under microgravity. Interested candidates should review eligibility rules and submit applications via the official recruitment portal.
- Key duties include working on 3D/organoid culture systems, mammalian primary cell lines, and disease biology models.
- Eligibility requires a relevant Ph.D. preceded by ME/M.Tech/MS and BE/B.Tech or a BS-MS dual degree in Biological Sciences.
- Candidates should ensure all academic degrees are completed within the stipulated duration from recognized universities.
- The position is temporary but carries strong potential for long-term continuation and career advancement.
- Applicants will be evaluated for final selection based purely on interview performance.
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Additional Salary Information
Pay Level 11 in 7th CPC Pay Matrix (₹67,700–₹2,08,700) plus DA, HRA, transport allowance, and government amenities.
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
The post is categorized under Pay Level 11 (₹67,700–₹2,08,700) with gross monthly pay starting around ₹67,700 plus allowances.
A Ph.D. in Developmental Biology or Biotechnology paired with ME/M.Tech/MS or BS-MS dual degree and BE/B.Tech as detailed in the advertisement.
There is 1 vacancy (Unreserved) for this position.
