Illustrative stock photograph, not an official ISRO recruitment graphic. The advertised vacancies cover three specialities: General Medicine, Physiology and Aerospace Medicine.
The Indian Space Research Organisation’s Human Space Flight Centre (HSFC), Bengaluru, has invited applications for four Medical Officer–SD posts across General Medicine, Physiology and Aerospace Medicine. Advertisement HSFC:02:RMT:2026 is dated 9 October 2026. The crucial eligibility date and closing date for receipt of applications at HSFC are both 8 November 2026.
Important application detail: the summary careers page uses a generic “online application” label, but the detailed advertisement says candidates must submit a typed, signed application with supporting documents through ordinary post only. The application must reach HSFC by the deadline; merely posting it on 8 November is not sufficient. Read the detailed notification and annexures before applying.
ISRO HSFC Medical Officer SD Recruitment 2026: key details
| Particular | Official detail |
|---|---|
| Recruiting organisation | Human Space Flight Centre (HSFC), ISRO, Department of Space |
| Advertisement number | HSFC:02:RMT:2026 |
| Advertisement date | 9 October 2026 |
| Total vacancies | 4 Group A posts |
| Application period | 9 October to 8 November 2026 |
| Crucial date for qualification | 8 November 2026 |
| Pay matrix | Level 11; ₹67,700–₹2,08,700 |
| Selection | Screening and interview; final selection based on interview performance |
| Application mode | Typed, signed hard-copy application by ordinary post only |
| Official notification | ISRO HSFC recruitment page and detailed advertisement |
Vacancy breakup and required qualifications
The detailed advertisement lists four vacancies across three specialist disciplines. The vacancies are shown as unreserved (UR).
| Post code | Discipline | Vacancies | Essential qualification | Prerequisite |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | General Medicine / Internal Medicine | 1 (UR) | MD or DNB in General Medicine / Internal Medicine | MBBS |
| 02 | Physiology | 1 (UR) | MD in Physiology | MBBS |
| 03 | Aerospace Medicine | 2 (UR) | MD in Aerospace Medicine | MBBS |
The candidate must possess the required qualification by 8 November 2026. The notification says the essential qualification must be recognised and registered with the Medical Council of India, a State Medical Council or the National Medical Commission. A foreign degree must be valid and ratified by the National Medical Commission as equivalent to MBBS or MD; supporting documents must be shown at interview. Candidates who completed a professional course through Open and Distance Learning (ODL) are not eligible under the notice.
An MBBS degree alone does not meet the specialist requirement. Applicants should select the exact post code matching their postgraduate speciality and check the wording of the notification rather than assuming that a neighbouring speciality will be accepted.
What does HSFC do, and why does it recruit specialist doctors?
HSFC was established as ISRO’s lead centre for the Human Space Flight Programme. Its stated research and development domains include bioastronautics, human space sciences and space-habitat systems. The medical posts therefore have a different remit from a general hospital position: the work links clinical knowledge with astronaut selection, physiological monitoring, training, risk assessment and crew health before, during and after missions.
For General Medicine, the advertisement refers to knowledge across cardiovascular, respiratory, endocrine, renal, neurological and metabolic systems; clinical assessment; differential diagnosis; emergency care; and interpretation of ECGs, imaging and laboratory investigations. It also refers to the study of physiological responses to stress and environment, technology-based health monitoring and tracking astronauts’ physiological adaptation during training.
For Physiology, listed responsibilities include baseline physiological profiling, monitoring responses under hypobaric, hyperbaric and centrifuge conditions, tracking physiological adaptation through telemetry and post-mission debriefs, and studying post-flight recovery. Aerospace Medicine responsibilities include astronaut medical selection and certification, defining health standards and countermeasures, monitoring training, providing crew-flight-surgeon support for in-flight medical tele-support, and supervising post-flight rehabilitation and medical debriefs.
These descriptions help applicants judge professional fit and prepare for interview. They are not a separately published written-examination syllabus.
Pay, allowances and benefits
The posts are in Pay Matrix Level 11, with a pay range of ₹67,700 to ₹2,08,700. The notification lists basic pay of ₹67,700 per month plus Non-Practising Allowance (NPA) at 20% of basic pay and admissible allowances. Twenty per cent of the stated basic pay equals ₹13,540, so basic pay plus NPA is ₹81,240 before other allowances, deductions or tax. This arithmetic is not a promise of a specific take-home salary; the actual amount depends on applicable rules and personal circumstances.
The advertisement also describes applicable benefits under Department of Space / Central Government rules, including medical facilities for employees and dependants, canteen facilities, quarters or HRA, Leave Travel Concession, group insurance and House Building Advance. Retirement coverage is stated to follow the National Pension System / Unified Pension Scheme as applicable under prevailing rules.
Age limit and other eligibility conditions
The notification states that there is no upper age limit for post codes 01–03. That does not waive the specialist qualification, registration, supporting-document or application requirements. The necessary degree must be held by the closing date. Candidates currently employed by a Central or State Government department, public-sector undertaking or autonomous body must provide a No Objection Certificate from the employer at the interview stage, as described in the notice.
Application fee and refund conditions
The non-refundable application fee for post codes 01–03 is ₹250, but all applicants must initially pay ₹750 per application. The detailed advertisement says the fee is refunded only to candidates who attend the interview:
- ₹750 refund: applicants exempt from the fee—women, SC/ST/PwBD candidates and ex-servicemen—receive the full amount back if they attend the interview.
- ₹500 refund: other applicants receive ₹500 back after the ₹250 application fee is retained, provided they attend the interview.
Payment must be made through the BharatKosh / Non-Tax Receipt Portal (NTRP) specified in the advertisement. Attach the generated payment receipt, challan or reference number to the application and retain a copy. Provide correct account-holder name, account number, IFSC, bank and branch information because refunds are made to the bank account provided in the form. Any payment-platform service charge is borne by the applicant.
How to apply: the required postal process
- Open the official HSFC recruitment page and download the detailed advertisement, Annexure I application format and Annexure II fee-payment instructions.
- Verify that your MBBS and postgraduate qualification match the post code. Check recognition and registration requirements before filling the form.
- Complete the prescribed Annexure I application by typing it neatly. Handwritten applications will not be accepted.
- Pay the required amount through BharatKosh/NTRP and attach the payment receipt/reference number. Carefully verify the bank details needed for a possible refund.
- Attach the required education certificates, mark sheets, registration evidence and other supporting documents. Include the photograph, signature and all fields required in the prescribed form.
- Place the signed application and documents in a sealed envelope. Superscribe it with “APPLICATION TO THE POST OF MEDICAL OFFICER – SD, POST CODE NO: [relevant code]”.
- Send it by ordinary post only to the address below, early enough for it to arrive by 8 November 2026.
Postal address
Administrative Officer, Recruitment Section
Human Space Flight Centre (HSFC)
Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), Department of Space
Doddannekkundi, Bengaluru, Karnataka – 560037
The detailed advertisement says applications received by a mode other than ordinary post will not be entertained. The envelope must reach HSFC on or before 8 November; late receipt is not considered. No acknowledgement or registration number is promised. If applying for more than one post code, submit a separate application for each. HSFC may schedule interviews for multiple posts at the same time.
Selection process and interview preparation
The selection process is screening followed by interview. The prescribed qualification is a minimum requirement and does not automatically guarantee an interview call. The advertisement says final selection is based on interview performance. Candidates should be ready to discuss clinical experience, professional judgement, relevant research or monitoring skills and how their speciality supports human space-flight safety.
General Medicine applicants should revisit systemic assessment, clinical emergencies and interpretation of investigations. Physiology applicants should prepare physiological profiling, adaptation to altered pressure and acceleration, telemetry and post-flight recovery. Aerospace Medicine applicants should review astronaut medical selection, health standards, crew-flight-surgeon support, training environments and post-flight rehabilitation. These are preparation suggestions drawn from the listed duties, not a separate syllabus issued by ISRO.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Assuming the application is online: follow the detailed notification, which requires ordinary post.
- Using a handwritten form: the prescribed form must be typed and signed.
- Posting on the last day: the application must arrive by 8 November; late delivery can make it invalid.
- Choosing a mismatched post code: postgraduate disciplines differ for each code.
- Missing fee proof or documents: incomplete applications can be rejected.
- Trusting agents: ISRO warns candidates to use official websites and says it does not appoint agents or coaching centres to act on its behalf.
Official source and related reading
Primary source: ISRO — Medical Officer–SD Recruitment, Advertisement HSFC:02:RMT:2026. The detailed advertisement and annexures on that page control the eligibility, fee, documents and application procedure.
See also Government Jobs: active vacancies and official links, the Current Affairs Hub and Daily Current Affairs 11 October 2026 for related updates.
This guide summarises the official notice available on 11 October 2026. Applicants should read the complete notification and annexures. If a summary differs from the official advertisement, the official advertisement prevails.
