ISRO scientist salary and eligibility explained

Department of Space tightened voluntary retirement and resignation norms for ISRO scientists and engineers in critical missions including Gaganyaan.

Over 100 ISRO employees have resigned across various centres, prompting the new restrictions on accepting resignation or VRS requests from Group 'A' scientific and technical personnel.

ISRO Scientist/Engineer-SC eligibility requires BE/BTech with 65% marks or CGPA 6.84/10 and a valid GATE score, with upper age limit of 28 years.

Candidates with ME/MTech and 60% marks or CGPA 6.5/10 can qualify, as can those with engineering degree plus MBA in First Class (age limit 30).

Selection process includes interview based on GATE score or written test and interview for non-GATE candidates.