The Human Space Flight Centre (HSFC) of the Indian Space Research Organisation, the lead centre for India's human space flight programme based in Bengaluru, has announced direct recruitment for Medical Officer SD posts. A total of four temporary Group A vacancies are on offer across General Medicine, Physiology and Aerospace Medicine. The roles involve astronaut health monitoring, clinical care and medical support for the human space flight programme.
ISRO HSFC Medical Officer SD Recruitment 2026
Posted 09 Oct 2026Updated 09 Oct 2026HSFC:02:RMT:2026
Total Vacancies
4
Last Date
08 Nov
21 days left
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Last date 08 Nov 2026 · 21 days left
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About ISRO HSFC Medical Officer SD Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- Human Space Flight Centre
- Advertisement No.
- HSFC:02:RMT:2026
- Post Name
- Medical Officer - SD (General Medicine), Medical Officer - SD (Physiology) and Medical Officer - SD (Aerospace Medicine)
- Job Location
- Bengaluru, Karnataka
- Who Can Apply
- Candidates from anywhere in India (Only Indian Nationals need to apply)
- Job Type
- Temporary
- Gender
- All
- Nationality
- Indian
- Credentials Required
- Registration with Medical Council of India / State Medical Council / National Medical Commission; candidates registered with a State Medical Council must submit NMC registration certificate at the time of joining duty
- Pay Scale
- Level 11 (Rs. 67,700 - Rs. 2,08,700)
Vacancy Breakdown
Medical Officer - SD (General Medicine)
1
UR 1
Medical Officer - SD (Physiology)
1
UR 1
Medical Officer - SD (Aerospace Medicine)
2
UR 2
Total4
| Post Name | UR | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Officer - SD (General Medicine) | 1 | 1 |
| Medical Officer - SD (Physiology) | 1 | 1 |
| Medical Officer - SD (Aerospace Medicine) | 2 | 2 |
| Grand Total | 4 | 4 |
Eligibility Details
Requirements differ by post — open a post to see its own.
Medical Officer - SD (General Medicine)1 post
- Qualification
- MD or DNB General Medicine (Internal Medicine); MBBS pre-requisite
- Job Requirement
- Broad-based knowledge of systemic diseases involving cardiovascular, respiratory, endocrine, renal, neurological and metabolic systems; competence in clinical evaluation, differential diagnosis and medical emergency care; proficiency in interpreting ECG, imaging and laboratory investigations.
Medical Officer - SD (Physiology)1 post
- Qualification
- MD (Physiology); MBBS pre-requisite
- Job Requirement
- Conduct baseline physiological profiling (cardio, respiratory, endocrine, neuro); support training simulations by monitoring adaptation under hypobaric, hyperbaric and centrifuge conditions; track in-flight physiological adaptation and lead post-flight recovery studies.
Medical Officer - SD (Aerospace Medicine)2 posts
- Qualification
- MD (Aerospace Medicine); MBBS pre-requisite
- Job Requirement
- Lead astronaut medical selection and certification boards; define health standards, countermeasures and operational protocols; monitor astronaut health during training; act as Crew Flight Surgeon for in-flight medical tele-support.
Age Limit
No upper age limit for post codes 1 to 3
Application Fee
Women / SC / ST / PwBD / Ex-Servicemen
Rs. 750 (refunded in full on appearing for Interview)
All Other Candidates
Rs. 750 (Rs. 250 non-refundable application fee, Rs. 500 refunded on appearing for Interview)
Bank Details for Fee Payment
Application fee to be remitted only through the BharatKosh/NTRP portal. On successful payment BharatKosh generates a payment receipt/challan/reference number, which must be attached with the application form. Refund is made only to the bank account details given in the application (account holder name, account number, IFSC code, bank and branch). Service charges levied by the platform are borne by the applicant.
Selection Process
- 1Screening
Initial screening based on the application to shortlist candidates for interview; the prescribed qualification is the minimum requirement and does not automatically make a candidate eligible.
- 2Interview
Personal interview; final selection based solely on performance in the interview.
Salary Structure
Level 11 (Rs. 67,700 - Rs. 2,08,700)
Rs. 67,700 per month plus Non Practicing Allowance (NPA) at 20% of basic pay plus admissible allowances. DA, HRA and TA payable as per extant rules. Employees governed by the National Pension System / Unified Pension Scheme. Medical facilities for self and dependents, subsidized canteen, quarters facility in lieu of HRA, Leave Travel Concession, Group Insurance and House Building Advance admissible as per DOS/Central Government orders.
How to Apply
- 1Download the prescribed application format (Annexure-I) from the official website
- 2Type the application neatly in the prescribed format and sign it
- 3Remit the application fee through the BharatKosh/NTRP portal and obtain the payment receipt
- 4Enclose self-attested copies of certificates and mark lists proving educational qualification, work experience, age, and the fee receipt
- 5Place the completed application form and all requisite documents in a sealed envelope superscribed with the post name and post code
- 6Send the application by ordinary post to the Administrative Officer, Recruitment Section, Human Space Flight Centre (HSFC), Department of Space, Doddannekundi, Bengaluru, Karnataka - 560037
- 7Ensure the application reaches HSFC on or before 8 November 2026
Documents to Carry / Upload
•Self-attested copies of certificates and mark lists in proof of educational qualification
•Work experience and age
•Fee payment receipt
•Recent colour passport-size photograph (not older than 6 months
•7 cm x 5 cm
•Plain white background
•No selfie) pasted and signed in blue ink
•Original educational certificates
•Valid Government photo identity proof and printed e-admit card at the interview
•NOC from employer for government/PSU/autonomous body employees
•PwBD certificate in the prescribed format
Important Details
- Candidates applying for more than one post must submit a separate application for each post.
- Handwritten applications will not be accepted and incomplete applications will be summarily rejected.
- Applications must be sent by ordinary post only; hand-delivered, emailed or otherwise submitted applications will not be considered and no acknowledgement or registration number will be issued.
- Government, PSU and autonomous body employees must submit a No Objection Certificate at the time of the personal interview, failing which they will not be allowed to appear and TA will not be paid.
- Outstation candidates called for interview will be paid to-and-fro Second Class Railway Fare or non-AC bus fare or actual fare, whichever is less, by the shortest distance, on production of proof of journey.
- HSFC/ISRO reserves the right to place selected candidates in any of its Centres or Units situated anywhere in India.
- Candidates may opt to give the interview in Hindi.
- Selected candidates will be intimated by email and must join on being found fit by a Medical Authority.
- Candidates should be willing to undergo biometric capture or verification if required.
Merit Promotion Scheme
The organization has a progressive HRD policy that provides growth through a periodical merit based performance review system called the Merit Promotion Scheme, de-linked from availability of vacancies.
Post-wise Job Requirement
01
Discipline: General Medicine (Internal Medicine)
Indicative Work: Broad-based knowledge of systemic diseases involving cardiovascular, respiratory, endocrine, renal, neurological and metabolic systems; clinical evaluation, differential diagnosis and medical emergency care; interpreting ECG, imaging and laboratory investigations.
02
Discipline: Physiology
Indicative Work: Baseline physiological profiling; monitoring adaptation under hypobaric, hyperbaric and centrifuge conditions; tracking in-flight physiological adaptation; leading post-flight recovery studies.
03
Discipline: Aerospace Medicine
Indicative Work: Leading astronaut medical selection and certification boards; defining health standards and operational protocols; monitoring astronaut health during training; acting as Crew Flight Surgeon for in-flight medical tele-support.
| Post Code | Discipline | Indicative Work |
|---|---|---|
| 01 | General Medicine (Internal Medicine) | Broad-based knowledge of systemic diseases involving cardiovascular, respiratory, endocrine, renal, neurological and metabolic systems; clinical evaluation, differential diagnosis and medical emergency care; interpreting ECG, imaging and laboratory investigations. |
| 02 | Physiology | Baseline physiological profiling; monitoring adaptation under hypobaric, hyperbaric and centrifuge conditions; tracking in-flight physiological adaptation; leading post-flight recovery studies. |
| 03 | Aerospace Medicine | Leading astronaut medical selection and certification boards; defining health standards and operational protocols; monitoring astronaut health during training; acting as Crew Flight Surgeon for in-flight medical tele-support. |
Contact
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 080 61458846 / 080 61458864
Frequently Asked Questions
Can a candidate apply for more than one post?
Yes. Candidates applying for more than one post must submit a separate application for each post, and the latest application is considered if duplicates are received for the same post code.
Is the interview available in Hindi?
Yes, candidates have the option to give the interview in Hindi.
Will travel allowance be paid for the interview?
Outstation candidates called for the personal interview are paid to-and-fro Second Class Railway fare, non-AC bus fare or actual fare, whichever is less, by the shortest distance, on production of proof of journey.
Do government employees need to submit an NOC?
Yes. Candidates employed under Central or State Government, Public Sector Undertakings or autonomous bodies must submit a No Objection Certificate from their employer at the time of the personal interview.
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