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ISRO HSFC Medical Officer Recruitment 2026 – 4 Posts
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The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), through its Human Space Flight Centre (HSFC), Bengaluru, has invited applications for direct recruitment to four Medical Officer–SD vacancies under Advertisement No. HSFC:02:RMT:2026, dated 9 October 2026. The recruitment covers three medical disciplines: General Medicine, Physiology and Aerospace Medicine. Eligible candidates must submit their applications by 8 November 2026. Applications must reach HSFC by ordinary post; online, email and hand-delivered applications will not be accepted.
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), through its Human Space Flight Centre (HSFC), Bengaluru, has invited applications for direct recruitment to four Medical Officer–SD vacancies under Advertisement No. HSFC:02:RMT:2026, dated 9 October 2026. The recruitment covers three medical disciplines: General Medicine, Physiology and Aerospace Medicine. Eligible candidates must submit their applications by 8 November 2026. Applications must reach HSFC by ordinary post; online, email and hand-delivered applications will not be accepted.
2. Quick Details
Quick Details
Particular
Details
Recruiting Organisation
Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)
Centre
Human Space Flight Centre (HSFC)
Advertisement Number
HSFC:02:RMT:2026
Post Name
Medical Officer–SD
Total Vacancies
4
Job Category
Group A
Recruitment Type
Direct Recruitment
Job Location
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Pay Level
Level 11
Basic Pay
₹67,700 per month
Approximate Gross Salary
Basic pay + NPA and admissible allowances
Application Mode
Offline (ordinary post only)
Application Start Date
9 October 2026
Last Date to Apply
8 November 2026
Selection Process
Screening and Interview
3. Vacancy Details
ISRO HSFC has announced four vacancies across the following medical specialisations.
Vacancy Details
Post Code
Medical Discipline
Vacancies
Essential Qualification
01
General Medicine (Internal Medicine)
1 (UR)
MD or DNB in General Medicine/Internal Medicine, with MBBS as the prerequisite
02
Physiology
1 (UR)
MD in Physiology, with MBBS as the prerequisite
03
Aerospace Medicine
2 (UR)
MD in Aerospace Medicine, with MBBS as the prerequisite
Total
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4
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All four vacancies are listed under the Unreserved (UR) category in the notification. Candidates must possess the required qualifications by 8 November 2026.
4. Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
Candidates must have an MBBS degree and the relevant postgraduate qualification for the selected discipline.
- General Medicine: MBBS + MD or DNB in General Medicine/Internal Medicine.
- Physiology: MBBS + MD in Physiology.
- Aerospace Medicine: MBBS + MD in Aerospace Medicine.
The notification also specifies that candidates should have obtained at least Second Class in MBBS and MD, along with compulsory rotatory internship. The essential qualifications must be recognised and registered with the appropriate medical council/National Medical Commission.
1. Educational Qualification
Candidates must have an MBBS degree and the relevant postgraduate qualification for the selected discipline.
General Medicine: MBBS + MD or DNB in General Medicine/Internal Medicine.
Physiology: MBBS + MD in Physiology.
Aerospace Medicine: MBBS + MD in Aerospace Medicine.
The notification also specifies that candidates should have obtained at least Second Class in MBBS and MD, along with compulsory rotatory internship. The essential qualifications must be recognised and registered with the appropriate medical council/National Medical Commission.
Candidates who pursued the professional course through Open and Distance Learning (ODL) are not eligible. Foreign degrees must satisfy the recognition/equivalence requirements specified in the notification.
2. Age Limit
There is no upper age limit for Medical Officer–SD posts under Post Codes 01–03.
3. Nationality
Only Indian nationals are eligible to apply.
5. Salary and Pay Scale
Selected candidates will be appointed in Pay Level 11 under the applicable pay matrix.
Salary and Pay Scale
Salary Component
Details
Pay Level
Level 11
Pay Scale
₹67,700–₹2,08,700
Initial Basic Pay
₹67,700 per month
Non-Practising Allowance (NPA)
20% of basic pay
Other Allowances
DA, HRA and Transport Allowance, as admissible
In addition to salary, eligible employees may receive medical facilities for themselves and their dependants, subsidised canteen facilities, accommodation or HRA, Leave Travel Concession, group insurance and other benefits under applicable government rules.
6. Application Fee
The notification prescribes an application fee of ₹250, but all candidates must initially pay ₹750 per application.
Application Fee
Candidate Category
Initial Payment
Refund if Appearing for Interview
Women, SC/ST, PwBD and Ex-Servicemen
₹750
₹750
Other candidates
₹750
₹500
For candidates in the second category, ₹250 is retained as the non-refundable application fee. Candidates who do not appear for the interview will not receive a refund. Payment must be made through the BharatKosh/NTRP portal, and the payment receipt must be attached to the application.
7. Selection Process
Selection Process
Field
Details
1. Application screening
HSFC will conduct an initial screening of applications to shortlist candidates for interview.
2. Interview
Final selection will be based on candidates' performance in the interview.
Meeting the minimum educational qualifications does not automatically guarantee an interview or selection. Candidates can also choose to attend the interview in Hindi.
8. Job Responsibilities
The notification outlines different responsibilities according to the medical specialisation.
General Medicine (Post Code 01)
Clinical evaluation, differential diagnosis and emergency medical care.
Interpretation of ECG, imaging and laboratory investigations.
Knowledge of cardiovascular, respiratory, endocrine, renal, neurological and metabolic diseases.
Monitoring astronauts' physiological adaptations during training.
Physiology (Post Code 02)
Conducting baseline physiological profiling.
Supporting training simulations under hypobaric, hyperbaric and centrifuge conditions.
Monitoring physiological adaptation during and after spaceflight.
Collaborating on exercise physiology and recovery studies.
Aerospace Medicine (Post Code 03)
Leading astronaut medical selection and certification activities.
Defining health standards and operational medical protocols.
Monitoring astronaut health during training.
Providing medical tele-support during flight.
Supervising post-flight rehabilitation and coordinating crew-health activities.
These responsibilities are indicative and are not an exhaustive list of duties.
The notification outlines different responsibilities according to the medical specialisation.
General Medicine (Post Code 01)
Clinical evaluation, differential diagnosis and emergency medical care.
Interpretation of ECG, imaging and laboratory investigations.
Knowledge of cardiovascular, respiratory, endocrine, renal, neurological and metabolic diseases.
Monitoring astronauts' physiological adaptations during training.
Physiology (Post Code 02)
Conducting baseline physiological profiling.
Supporting training simulations under hypobaric, hyperbaric and centrifuge conditions.
Monitoring physiological adaptation during and after spaceflight.
Collaborating on exercise physiology and recovery studies.
Aerospace Medicine (Post Code 03)
Leading astronaut medical selection and certification activities.
Defining health standards and operational medical protocols.
Monitoring astronaut health during training.
Providing medical tele-support during flight.
Supervising post-flight rehabilitation and coordinating crew-health activities.
These responsibilities are indicative and are not an exhaustive list of duties.
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10. Frequently Asked Questions
There are 4 vacancies: one in General Medicine, one in Physiology and two in Aerospace Medicine.
The completed application must reach HSFC by 8 November 2026.
The post carries Pay Level 11, with an initial basic pay of ₹67,700 per month, plus NPA and other admissible allowances.
Candidates need MBBS and the relevant MD/DNB qualification for their chosen discipline, along with the other conditions specified in the notification.
No. The advertisement specifies no upper age limit for these posts.
All candidates initially pay ₹750 per application. Eligible fee-exempt candidates receive a full refund after appearing for the interview; other candidates receive ₹500 back after the applicable ₹250 fee deduction.
Candidates are shortlisted through application screening and selected based on interview performance.
No. The notification requires the prescribed physical application to be sent through ordinary post. Email, online and hand-delivered applications will not be considered.
The recruiting centre is HSFC in Bengaluru, Karnataka. However, ISRO/HSFC reserves the right to place selected candidates at other ISRO or Department of Space centres/units anywhere in India as required.
Candidates can email [email protected] for clarification. The notification also lists contact numbers 080-61458846 and 080-61458864 for general queries.
