ISRO’s Human Space Flight Centre (HSFC) in Bengaluru is hiring four Medical Officers (SD): one in General Medicine, one in Physiology and two in Aerospace Medicine. There is no written exam and no online form. You post a typed application, and it must reach HSFC on or before 08.11.2026.
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Recruitment Overview
| Post Name | Medical Officer ‘SD’ (Group A) in General Medicine, Physiology and Aerospace Medicine. The notification does not say what ‘SD’ stands for. |
| Organization | Human Space Flight Centre (HSFC), Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), Department of Space, Government of India |
| Notification / Advertisement No. | HSFC:02:RMT:2026, dated 09.10.2026 |
| Location | Bengaluru, Karnataka (HSFC). The notification says you can be posted to any ISRO or Department of Space centre in India. |
| Total Vacancies | 4 (General Medicine 1, Physiology 1, Aerospace Medicine 2), all Unreserved |
| Qualification | MBBS, plus MD (or DNB for General Medicine) in the subject of the post |
| Age Limit | No upper age limit |
| Selection Process | Screening of applications → Interview |
| Pay Scale | Level 11 of the Pay Matrix: ₹67,700 a month to start, plus 20% NPA and allowances |
| How to Apply | Typed form by ordinary post only. It must reach HSFC by 08.11.2026. |
| Official Notification | Download Notification PDF |
| Official Website | www.hsfc.gov.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement date | 09.10.2026 |
| Applications open | 09.10.2026 |
| Last date for your application to reach HSFC | 08.11.2026 |
| Last date for paying the fee | 08.11.2026 (same as the last date for the application) |
| Date by which you must hold the required qualification | 08.11.2026 |
| Interview date | Not specified in notification |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| Application fee | ₹250 (not refundable, except for the exempt categories below) |
| Amount every candidate pays at first | ₹750 |
| Refund for Women, SC, ST, PwBD and Ex-Servicemen who appear for the interview | ₹750 (the full amount) |
| Refund for all other candidates who appear for the interview | ₹500 |
| If you do not appear for the interview | No refund |
| How to pay | BharatKosh / NTRP portal only. Attach the payment receipt to your application. |
| Platform service charges, if any | Paid by you |
Note: PwBD means a Person with Benchmark Disability, that is, a disability of 40% or more. BharatKosh is the government’s own portal for paying fees. Refunds go only to the bank account you write in your application, so give the account holder name, account number, IFSC code, bank and branch correctly. HSFC is not responsible if a refund fails because of wrong bank details.
Vacancy Details
| Post Code | Discipline | Vacancies | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | General Medicine (Internal Medicine) | 1 | Unreserved (UR) |
| 02 | Physiology | 1 | Unreserved (UR) |
| 03 | Aerospace Medicine | 2 | Unreserved (UR) |
| Total | All three posts | 4 | — |
The number of vacancies is provisional. ISRO can increase or decrease it, and can cancel the recruitment at any stage.
Eligibility Criteria
| Criterion | Detail |
|---|---|
| Post 01: General Medicine (Internal Medicine) | MD or DNB in General Medicine (Internal Medicine). DNB is the Diplomate of National Board, a postgraduate medical degree. |
| Post 02: Physiology | MD (Physiology) |
| Post 03: Aerospace Medicine | MD (Aerospace Medicine) |
| Pre-requisite for all three posts | MBBS |
| Class and internship | At least second class in both MBBS and MD, with the compulsory rotatory internship (the one-year hospital training after MBBS). |
| Registration | Your degree must be recognised and registered with the Medical Council of India, a State Medical Council or the National Medical Commission (NMC). If you are registered with a State council, you must submit your NMC registration certificate when you join. |
| Foreign degree | It must be valid and recognised by the NMC as equal to MBBS or MD. Carry written proof to the interview. |
| Distance learning | Not eligible if you did the professional course through Open and Distance Learning (ODL). |
| Qualification date | You must hold the required qualification on 08.11.2026, the last date. |
| Age Limit | No upper age limit for any of the three posts. |
| Nationality | Only Indian nationals can apply. |
| Place of posting | HSFC/ISRO can place you at any ISRO or Department of Space centre in India. |
| Nature of post | Temporary, but likely to continue. |
So you must already hold the MD or DNB on 08.11.2026. There is no upper age limit, so your age cannot stop you from applying.
Selection Process
| Stage | Details |
|---|---|
| Stage 1: Screening | HSFC checks every application and shortlists candidates for the interview. The qualification in the notice is only the minimum, so meeting it does not promise you an interview call. |
| Stage 2: Interview | Final selection depends only on how you do in the interview. You can choose to give the interview in Hindi. The notification does not state the marks, date or venue. |
| Interview call | Shortlisted candidates get an e-admit card by email on the registered email ID. Carry a printed copy. A soft copy is not allowed. |
| Document check | At the interview you must show the originals of every document you claimed. If you cannot, you will not be allowed to appear and travel allowance will not be paid. |
| After selection | Selected candidates are told by email. They join once a medical authority finds them fit. |
In short: HSFC first picks names from the applications on paper, then chooses the final candidates on the interview alone. The notification lists no written test at any stage.
Salary and Benefits
| Component | Detail |
|---|---|
| Pay Level | Level 11 of the Pay Matrix (the government pay grade for these posts): ₹67,700 to ₹2,08,700 a month |
| Starting basic pay | ₹67,700 a month |
| Non-Practising Allowance (NPA) | 20% of basic pay. NPA is extra pay for government doctors who do not do private practice. |
| Other allowances | Dearness Allowance (DA, which rises with prices), House Rent Allowance (HRA) and Transport Allowance, as per rules |
| Pension | National Pension System or Unified Pension Scheme |
| Medical | Medical facilities for you and your dependents |
| Other benefits | Subsidised canteen, quarters in place of HRA, Leave Travel Concession, group insurance and house building advance, as per Department of Space and Central Government orders |
| Career growth | Merit Promotion Scheme: a regular merit-based performance review that does not depend on vacancies being available |
| Interview travel | Outstation candidates get the second-class train fare, non-AC bus fare or actual fare, whichever is less, by the shortest route from the address in the application, on proof of the journey. Only candidates allowed to appear after document checking get it. |
In plain terms, you start at ₹67,700 a month. Add the 20% NPA (₹13,540) and you are at about ₹81,240 before DA, HRA and transport allowance.
How to Apply
- Download the application form (Annexure I) from the HSFC website. The link is also in Important Links below.
- Pay ₹750 on the BharatKosh / NTRP portal and keep the receipt. Annexure II of the notification explains the payment steps.
- Type the form neatly. Handwritten forms are not accepted, and no column may be left blank. Stick a recent colour passport photo (7 cm tall, 5 cm wide) in the box and sign below it in blue ink.
- Attach copies of your MBBS and MD or DNB certificates and mark lists, proof of the other details you gave, and the fee receipt.
- Put everything in a sealed envelope marked “APPLICATION TO THE POST OF MEDICAL OFFICER – SD, POST CODE NO:” and write 01, 02 or 03 after it. Send it by ordinary post so that it reaches HSFC by 08.11.2026.
Address: Administrative Officer, Recruitment Section, Human Space Flight Centre (HSFC), Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), Department of Space, Doddannekundi, Bengaluru, Karnataka – 560037.
Note: Applying for more than one post needs a separate application for each. Forms handed in at HSFC or sent by email are not considered. For doubts, write to rmt-hsfc@isro.gov.in or call 080 61458846 / 080 61458864. Questions already answered in the advertisement will not get a reply.
Documents Required
| Document | Format / Notes |
|---|---|
| Application form (Annexure I) | Typed in the prescribed format and signed in blue ink. Handwritten forms are not accepted. |
| Photograph | Recent colour passport-size photo, not older than 6 months, 7 cm (height) x 5 cm (width), pasted on the form. Plain white background and full face from the front. No selfie, no black-and-white and no blurry photo. |
| Signature | In the box below the photo, in blue ink |
| Qualification certificates (copies) | MBBS and MD or DNB certificates and mark lists. The form is rejected without the pre-requisite and essential qualification certificates. |
| Proof of other details (copies) | Certificates and mark lists for education, work experience and age, as relevant |
| Fee receipt | The payment receipt or challan from BharatKosh / NTRP |
| At the interview: originals | All educational certificates in original, and a valid government photo ID in original (no photocopy or scanned copy) |
| At the interview: e-admit card | A printed copy of the e-admit card that came to your registered email ID |
| No Objection Certificate (NOC) | If you work in Central or State Government, a public sector company or an autonomous body, bring the original NOC from your employer. If you take another job after applying, tell your employer and bring the NOC. |
| Category or disability certificate | In the prescribed format, if you claim a concession. PwBD candidates need the original certificate from a Medical Board of at least three members, showing 40% or more disability. |
| Foreign degree proof | Written proof that the NMC has recognised the degree as equal to MBBS or MD |
Important Links
| Download Official Notification (PDF) | Download Notification PDF |
| Application Form (Annexure I) | Download Application Form |
| Fee Payment Guide (Annexure II) | Download Fee Payment Guide |
| Official Website | Visit www.hsfc.gov.in |
| Join Telegram Channel | Join Telegram Channel |
| Join WhatsApp Channel | Join WhatsApp Channel |
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Do not use courier, hand delivery or email. The notification says only ordinary post is accepted and anything else will not be considered.
- Do not post it on the last day. The application must reach HSFC by 08.11.2026, and HSFC is not responsible for postal delays or lost post.
- Do not send a handwritten form or leave a column blank. Incomplete applications are rejected.
- Check the photo and signature rules: colour photo under 6 months old, plain white background, no selfie, blue ink. Breaking any one of them cancels your candidature.
- Send one application per post code. If you send several for the same post, only the last one received before the closing date is checked.
- Carry the originals and a printed e-admit card to the interview. A soft copy of the admit card is not allowed.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the last date to apply for HSFC Medical Officer SD Recruitment 2026?
Your application must reach HSFC by post on or before 08.11.2026, and applications that arrive later are not considered.
2. How many vacancies are there in the HSFC Medical Officer SD notification?
There are 4 vacancies for now: 1 in General Medicine, 1 in Physiology and 2 in Aerospace Medicine, all unreserved, and the number can go up or down.
3. What qualification is needed for Medical Officer SD at HSFC?
You need an MBBS plus an MD in the subject of the post (MD or DNB for General Medicine), at least second class in both, and the compulsory internship, all held on 08.11.2026.
4. What is the age limit for HSFC Medical Officer SD 2026?
There is no upper age limit for any of the three posts.
5. How much is the application fee, and is it refunded?
Everyone pays ₹750 at first, and after the interview women, SC, ST, PwBD and ex-servicemen get all ₹750 back while everyone else gets ₹500 back (so their real fee is ₹250), and nothing is refunded if you skip the interview.
6. Can I apply online for the HSFC Medical Officer post?
No, you must post a typed application to HSFC in Bengaluru, and forms sent by email or handed in at HSFC are not considered.
7. How are candidates selected for HSFC Medical Officer SD?
HSFC screens the applications and then picks the final candidates on the interview alone, and you can choose to give the interview in Hindi.
8. What is the salary of a Medical Officer SD at HSFC?
The post is in Level 11 of the Pay Matrix, starting at ₹67,700 a month, plus 20% NPA (extra pay for government doctors who do not do private practice) and allowances such as DA, HRA and transport.
Disclaimer: The information above has been compiled from the official notification for the convenience of job seekers. Candidates are advised to verify all details from the official website before applying.
