Introduction:
Becoming a scientist in ISRO requires a combination of strong academic qualifications, relevant technical skills and preparation. Here is some details about qualification parameter, age criteria, some motivational facts for becoming Scientist in Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO).
Why you should choose scientist careers in ISRO
- For Prestige and National Pride : Indian Space Research Organisation is one of the leading space agencies globally and being a part of its mission brings immense pride and recognition.
- Access to modern Research Lab and state of art Facilities : ISRO provides opportunities to work on technologically advanced projects related with Satellites, Launch Vehicles, Transponders, space exploration missions, planetary missions. Various research opportunities will be available for sub-systems and systems utilized for the project etc.
- Job Stability: Being the Central Government Job, ISRO offers stable and secure employment with regular pay and benefits.
- Global Exposure: Collaboration with various international space agencies like NASA, JAXA,ESA and others will benefit you while opening you plethora of dimensions. Presently, ISRO is doing a joint project called NISAR in collaboration with NASA.
- Contribution to a society or mankind: The work at ISRO contributes to advancements in technology, national security, telecommunications, disaster management. These all have very positive impact on an mankind.
- Learning Opportunities : If you are looking for a place where you will be rewarded for your continuous efforts towards learning, ISRO is the right place.
Educational Qualification for the post of ISRO Scientist:
ISRO is notifying vacancies for the post of Scientist/Engineer both on B.E./B.Tech. basis and M.E. / M.Tech. basis. The qualification with certain merit is prerequisite for applying for the post. Details are as below:
For B.E / B.Tech post – B.E / B.Tech with an aggregate minimum of 65% (average of all semesters) or CGPA/CPI grading of 6.84 on a 10 point scale.
For M.E / M.Tech post – M.E / M.Tech with an aggregate minimum of 60% or CGPA/CPI grading of 6.5 on a 10 point scale with pre-eligibility qualification of B.E / B.Tech with an aggregate minimum of 65% (average of all semesters) or CGPA/CPI grading of 6.84 on a 10 point scale.
Age Limit to become ISRO Scientist:
For B.E./B.Tech based Recruitment – Age limit is 28 Years.
For M.E./M.Tech based Recruitment – Age limit is 30 Years.
Age Relaxation to the categories as applicable as per Govt. Of India orders. Viz. OBC – 3 Years of age relaxation ; SC/ST – 5 Years of age relaxation etc.
New Recruitment Procedure to become ISRO Scientist
First Level of exam comprised of the following:Written Test – Mostly Online, Computer Based Test (CBT)
- Part A : Discipline specific Multiple Choice Question (MCQs)
Note : 1/3rd Negative Marking
- Part B : Aptitude Ability Test MCQs based with no negative markings.
- Part C : Descriptive questions for M.E./M.Tech. post alone. The descriptive question will be kind of Technical Question relevant to main specialisation / discipline notified in the advertisement.
Second Level of Exam:Interview: Based on the performance of the candidate in the Written Exam, candidates will be shortlisted for interview in 1:5 ratio.
Pass Criteria:
| Category | Written Exam/Test | Interview | Qualifying Criteria |
| M.E./M.Tech. based recruitment (Un-reserved candidates) | 50% each in Part A, B & C | 50/100 marks | Aggregate 60% |
| M.E./M.Tech recruitment (Reserved candidates, only if a post is reserved) | 40% each in Part A, B & C | 40/100 marks | Aggregate 50% |
| B.E./B.Tech. based recruitment (Un-reserved candidates) | 50% each in Part A and Part B | 50/100 marks | Aggregate 60% |
| B.E./B.Tech. recruitment (Reserved candidates, only if a post is reserved) | 40% each in Part A and Part B | 40/100 marks | Aggregate 50% |
Thereafter, a panel or the list in order of merit will be made. It is to be noted that, 50% weightage will be given to written test marks and 50% weightage to the interview. Put together scores will be arranged in descending order, and that will be the merit list.
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ISRO Scientist Salary
The salary of an ISRO Scientist varies depending on their rank, experience and the pay scale.
Scientist/Engineer – SC (Entry Level) – Pay Scale : Rs. 56,100 to Rs 1,77,500 (Level 10 as per the 7th Pay Commission)
Here is the calculation:
Basic Pay : 56,100 + Dearness Allowance @ 50% at present
HRA @ 30% for X class of city (Say, if on selection you are posted at the cities like Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Hyderabad etc.),
Transport Allowance : 7200 + Dearness Allowance @50% at present
If you will calculate above the gross salary at the induction level will be Rs. 1,11, 780.
Other benefits like subsidized canteen food, central government employee related welfare schemes, remarkable health facility etc. will be an ad-on features.
ISRO Scientist Promotion:
ISRO follows, Merit Based Promotion Schemes for the Scientific category staff. In the other words, the promotion in ISRO is getting effected based on the merit of its employee rather than based on Vacancy. This merit based promotion will give an opportunity to every meritorious Scientist to reach at the apex level in the pay scale. Also, the promotion will be on time manner.
About ISRO and its Centres:
ISRO is the national space agency of India. This organisation is involved in space related science, engineering and technology for the benefits of mankind as a whole. ISRO is a major constituent of the Department of Space (DOS), Government of India. The organisation has been successfully demonstrating its capabilities in exploring the Space. Recently, the successful launch of Chandrayaan 3, Aditya-L1etc. mission has brought lots of accolades for the ISRO and has established the potential of India in the field of Science and Technology.
ISRO has its headquarters in Bengaluru. Its activities are spread across various centres and units. Brief of activities of its different Centres:
- VikramSarabhai Space Centre (VSSC), Thiruvananthapuram – Launch Vehicles are built here.
- U R Rao Satellite Centre (URSC), Bengaluru – Satellites are being designed and developed here.
- Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC), Sriharikota – Integration and launching of satellites and launch vehicles are carried out. Sriharikota is also known as Space Port of India.
- Liquid Propulsion Systems Centre (LPSC), Valiamala, Kerala and Bengaluru, Karnataka – Development of liquid stages including cryogenic stage propulsion is being carried out here.
- Space Applications Centre (SAC), Ahmedabad – Sensors for Communication and Remote Sensing satellites and application aspects of the space technology are being done here.
- National Remote Sensing Centre (NRSC), Hyderabad – Remote Sensing satellite data reception processing and dissemination to various Ministries, Departments, and different other users is entrusted to NRSC.
Apart from the above other units of ISRO is IPRC in Mahendragiri, RRSCs, IRS etc.
Hello! We have learnt so much about selection in ISRO for the prestigious post like scientist, but is there any Cons. For this I will say – for every Pros there may be Cons. In this case Cons may be as follows:
Geographical Locations: As evident above, ISRO’s major centres are located in specific cities.
High Pressure: All the critical missions are planned to be achieved in time bound manner, which may lead to stress sometimes.
Financial Rewards: Though merit is valued as prime in ISRO, however, the promotions is effected within the ambit of rules as prescribed by the Department.
Conclusion:
By reading autobiography of some of the eminent Scientists, it can be said that, overall, becoming a scientist at ISRO can be highly fulfilling, especially for those passionate about space exploration and contributing to national and global advancements.
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