The Department of Space reportedly issued a memorandum to major Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) centres, tightening the rules governing resignation and voluntary retirement of scientists and engineers working in critical missions including ‘Gaganyaan’.
Event Context
The memorandum directed these centres not to routinely accept resignation or voluntary retirement requests from Group ‘A’ scientific and technical personnel, PTI news agency reported. This comes amid reports of more than 100 ISRO employees quitting the space agency across various centres in the country.
The recent spate of resignations has put the spotlight on the job roles at the space agency, including their salaries and eligibility criteria.
What is the eligibility criteria to become an ISRO scientist or engineer? How much do they earn? We looked at recent job postings on the ISRO careers portal to break down the educational qualifications, age limit, salary, and selection process.
Scientific Assistant
Salary – The salary for the role of Scientist/ Engineer- SC in the pay matrix is between ₹56,100 and ₹1,77500 (Level 10-17). It can progress up to ‘Distinguished Scientist’ in Level 16 ( ₹2,05,400-2,24,400) through Merit Promotion Scheme, subject to satisfactory performance.
3. B.SC or equivalent with an aggregate minimum of 60% marks or CGPA 6.5/10 and above
Salary – The salary for the role in the pay matrix is between ₹67,700 and ₹2,08,700 (Level 11). It can progress up to Distinguished Scientist in Level 16 with a salary range between ₹2,05,400-2,24,400 through Merit Promotion Scheme, subject to satisfactory performance.
Salary – The salary for the role in the pay matrix is between ₹21,700 and ₹69,100 (Level 3). It can progress upto the post of Assistant Engineer in Level 12 with a pay range between ₹78,800 and ₹2,09,200 through Merit Promotion Scheme, subject to satisfactory performance.
Salary – The salary for the role in the pay matrix is between ₹44,900 and ₹1,42,400 (Level 7). It can progress upto the post of Technical Officer-SG in Level 13-A, between ₹1,31.100 and ₹2,16,600 through Merit Promotion Scheme, subject to satisfactory performance.
Salary – The salary for the role in the pay matrix is between ₹44,900 and ₹1,42,400 (Level 7). It can progress upto the post of Scientific Officer-SG in Level 13-A, between ₹1,31.100 and ₹2,16,600 through Merit Promotion Scheme, subject to satisfactory performance.
