India has come a long way in the world of space. Today the whole world looks at India with a professional and respectful eye. ISRO (Indian Space Research Organization) has given the biggest contribution in bringing the country to this point. Due to its achievements, ISRO is today included in the top 5 space agencies of the world, due to which today every youth who is interested in the field of space dreams of joining this agency. Along with this, there are many curiosities and questions in the minds of people regarding the jobs, facilities and working environment available here. Today, through this article, we will try to solve all your queries.

About ISRO

ISRO is managed by the Space Department of the Government of India. Every work done in the Space Center is reported directly to the Prime Minister of India. ISRO is the national space institute of India, headquartered in Bengaluru. It was established on 15th August 1969 by the efforts of famous scientist Vikram Ambalal Sarabhai. The main function of this institute is to provide space related technology for India. India’s first satellite was launched on 19 April 1975. Which was named after the mathematician Aryabhata. Since then ISRO has sent 466 satellites into space. Out of which 124 are from India and 342 from 34 countries are foreign satellites.

ISRO Job Process

ISRO itself prepares its own batch of scientists every year through the Indian Institute of Science, but also recruits scientists from outside in other roles. Not only scientists, ISRO also needs people of different abilities for many other tasks. ISRO appoints candidates for Space Scientists and Engineers only. Young graduates are generally recruited as scientific engineers in fields like electronics, mechanical, electrical, civil, computer science, etc. For the job of ISRO Scientist, one should have BE, B tech, BSC, BSC Engg degree. Candidates who have done course in Civil, Electrical, Mechanical field. They can apply for this post. Candidates must have passed with at least 65% marks. After applying, the candidate has to go through a written exam and interview, which is considered quite tough.

office working time

ISRO Offices start at 09.00 AM which usually ends at 5.00 PM. However, according to the need, some people stay in the office for a long time and keep working. There are 5 working days in a week and 2 days weekly. There is no such work here, which you have to do by taking home. Mobiles are not allowed inside the office.

Great working environment here

The work culture at ISRO is superb. You get a chance to work with bright people. Transfers are very less here. The atmosphere of the departments of the centers here is neither government nor corporate. Every new recruit is randomly sent to different departments and cities. You don’t necessarily get a place directly in the designing or launch-vehicle or satellite department. Talking about facilities, the canteen here is quite affordable. There are accommodation and transportation facilities. Children’s education is free. Health cover and holidays are better. That is, it can be said that this is such a place where you have a lot of time for family after work.

Salary and allowances to be received (ISRO Job Salary)

Everyone’s salary pattern in ISRO is different. By the way, when a new scientist is appointed here, he gets the pay scale of the scientist according to the seventh pay commission of the central government, along with emoluments and many types of allowances. Here the process of promotion is very slow, the first promotion comes after 4 years. After which your salary will increase as you get promotion. Let us tell you that in ISRO, the salaries of scientists are given according to their pay matrix level. Which starts from level 10 till level 16.

new scientist salary

Pay Matrix Level- Level 10

Post Type- Group-A / Class-I / Gazetted Posts

Basic Pay – 56,100

DA- 6,732

HRA- 4,488 – 13,464

House Rent Allowance- 13,464

Professional Update Allowance – 1,875

Transport Allowance – 3,600 – 7,200

NPS- 8,800 by the employer

Total Salary – Rs 95,059 – 1,07,635/-

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Salary available on all posts according to pay matrix level

Pay Matrix Level Post Salary (in Rs.)

10 Scientist/Engineer-SC 56,100

11 Scientist/Engineer – SD 67,700

12 Scientist/Engineer-SE 78,800

13 Scientist/Engineer – SF 1,18,500

13A Scientist/Engineer – SG 1,31,100

14 Scientist/Engineer – H 1,44,200

15 Outstanding Scientists 1,82,200

16 Distinguished Scientist 2,05,400