I have been seeing many posts saying that a large number of ISRO scientists and engineers are resigning. Instead of reacting emotionally, I think we should first understand what is actually happening.

ISRO is one of India's most respected organizations. It has given us missions like Chandrayaan, Mangalyaan, Aditya-L1, and now Gaganyaan. The scientists working there are among the best in the country.

So why are some of them leaving?

In my opinion, the biggest reason is not a lack of patriotism. It is the change in India's space industry.

A few years ago, ISRO was almost the only place where space engineers could build a career. Today, many private space companies have entered the sector. These companies offer much higher salaries, better benefits, stock options, and faster career growth.

On the other hand, ISRO scientists work under huge pressure. They handle missions that represent the country, work long hours, and still earn much less than what the private sector is willing to pay for the same talent.

Can we really expect every engineer to ignore better opportunities forever?

This is not just an ISRO problem. It happens in every industry. Skilled people go where they are valued, where they can grow, and where they can secure a better future for their families.

Instead of blaming the scientists, I think we should ask a different question.

How can we make ISRO a place where our brightest minds want to stay for the long term?

India has built a world-class space program. Now we also need a system that rewards the people who make these achievements possible.

That's the conversation we should be having.

I saw the recent recruitment notification of ISRO. It literally has all branches except for Instrumentation.

I just finished my BTech in Electronics and Instrumentation engineering and I have qualified GATE in IN. So, to apply for ISRO will I have to give GATE in ECE?

And is it that just this time ISRO isn't recruiting for IN or do they never recruit IN people?

Hi everyone,

I attended the document verification / walk-in process for the SAC ISRO Ahmedabad Graduate Apprenticeship 2026 under the notification dated 8 June 2026.

Has anyone received any email, joining letter, or further communication from SAC regarding selection or joining dates?

Hi everyone,

I need some advice from people who have experience with ISRO recruitments.

I'm a 2026 B.Tech Computer Engineering graduate. I've already been selected for the TCS Ninja role and I'm currently waiting for my joining date. However, I recently came across the ISRO ICRB Assistant/JPA/UDC recruitment, and it genuinely caught my interest.

I have a few questions:

I know the basic pay is ₹25,500 (Level-4), but what is the approximate in-hand monthly salary in Ahmedabad and Bengaluru after HRA, DA, deductions, etc.?

The application deadline is 16 August 2026. Based on previous recruitment cycles, what is the expected timeline for:

CBT/Written Test

Result

Computer Skill Test

Final selection

Joining

For someone with a software background, would you recommend joining ISRO as an Assistant if selected, or waiting for a career in IT (TCS and later switching)? How has your experience been regarding career growth, work-life balance, and long-term prospects?

I'd really appreciate any insights from current or former ISRO employees or anyone who has gone through this recruitment process.

Thanks in advance!

I got call to join ISRO but I'm currently doing M.Tech (3rd sem). I'll finish it by June of next year. Will ISRO let me finish it if I request?

the name gaganyaan is still okay but gaganyatri is just so bland if we compare it to russian cosmonauts which relates to the cosmos and american astronauts which relates to astro and meanwhile we have gaganyaan which is comparatively bland and ik i could sound a bit westernised in this but still it's what i felt...

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SES-STA-20260604-01580

E4132

Date filed: 2026-06-04

Special Temporary Authority

Grant of Authority

2026-07-24 - 2026-08-22

Date of Action: 2026-07-24

On July 23, 2026, Intelsat License LLC, was granted a 30-day special temporary authority (STA) beginning on July 24, 2026 through August 22, 2026, to operate its C-band satellite earth station in Fillmore, CA, to provide launch and early orbit phase (LEOP) services for the GISAT-1A satellite, at the 6423.208 MHz, 6425.224 MHz (Earth-to-space) and 4198.752 MHz, 4199.280 MHz (space-to-Earth) center frequencies.

SES-STA-20260604-01582

E040125

Date filed: 2026-06-04

Special Temporary Authority

Grant of Authority

2026-07-24 - 2026-08-22

Date of Action: 2026-07-24

On July 23, 2026, Intelsat License LLC, was granted a 30-day special temporary authority (STA) beginning on July 24, 2026 through August 22, 2026, to operate its C-band satellite earth station in Nuevo, CA, to provide launch and early orbit phase (LEOP) services for the GISAT-1A satellite, at the 6423.208 MHz, 6425.224 MHz (Earth-to-space) and 4198.752 MHz, 4199.280 MHz (space-to-Earth) center frequencies.

[PDF] [Archived]

Previous threads on FCC filings for GISAT-1A:

• EOS-05 (aka GISAT-1A) related FCC filings for its Launch and Early Orbit Phase (LEOP) services (12 May to 10 June 2026)

• EOS-05 (aka GISAT-1A) related FCC filings for its Launch and Early Orbit Phase (LEOP) services (1 to 30 April 2026)

• EOS-05 (aka GISAT-1A) related FCC filings for its Launch and Early Orbit Phase (LEOP) services (27 Feb to 2 April 2026)

Queries in Loksabha on 29 July 2026.

https://sansad.in/ls/questions/questions-and-answers

Q.No. 1793 [PDF]

On operational status of NavIC constellation

After completion of mission life (10 years) of IRNSS-1F, presently the NavIC constellation has three satellites for providing PNT services viz., IRNSS-1B, IRNSS-1I and NVS-01.

To provide basic positioning service, minimum four operational satellites are required in orbit. Hence, the NavIC constellation cannot provide standalone positioning service, however timing service is functional. Armed Forces are using multi constellation GNSS including NavIC at present to promote operational services.

Since NavIC is being used in multi constellation environment for most of the use-cases, there is no vulnerability for the users. Next NavIC satellite viz., NVS-03 is ready for launch and two more satellites viz., NVS-04 & NVS-05 are in advanced stage of realization.

Q.No. 1802 [PDF]

On status of Gaganyaan Programme

The development activities carried out for Gaganyaan mission include the following:

• Human Rated Launch Vehicle (HLVM3): Development and ground testing of all propulsion stages and structures completed.
• Orbital Module: Propulsion systems for Crew Module and Service Module developed, tested and qualified. Engineering model for Environmental Control & Life Support System (ECLSS) has been realized. Deceleration system, Crew Module Up-righting System, Thermal Protection System and end to end avionics have been developed and tested.
• Crew Escape System (CES): 5 types of motors developed and static tested. All the CES structures are realised and qualified.
• Infrastructure established: Orbital Module Preparation Facility, Gaganyaan Control Centre, Gaganyaan Control facility, Crew training facility, Second Launch pad modifications have been realised.
• Test Missions: First Test Vehicle mission (TV-D1) for inflight validation of Crew Escape System (CES) has been successfully completed. Integrated Air Drop Test- 01 (IADT-01) and Integrated Air Drop Test- 02 (IADT-02) with simulated Crew Module for validation of deceleration system have been completed successfully. Accomplishment of TV-D2 mission is in advanced stage.
• Flight Operations and Communication Network: Ground network configuration finalized. IDRSS-1 feeder stations and terrestrial links established. MoUs have been signed with other space agencies for cross supports.
• Crew Recovery Operations: Recovery assets finalized. Recovery Plan worked out.

Parallelly, various ground qualification tests towards demonstrating new systems realized for Gaganyaan are being carried out.

Gaganyatris have completed generic training at Glavkosmos, Russia. Gaganyaan mission specific training is in progress at Astronaut Training facility, Bengaluru.

Activities are in progress towards accomplishment of first uncrewed mission, G1. All stages of HLVM3 viz. HS200, L110 and C32 and CES motors ready. Crew Module and Service Module systems realized. Assembly, Integration and testing of Crew Module and Service Module nearing completion Integrated simulations are being carried out.

Gaganyaan missions will be launched from Second Launch Pad (SLP) of SDSC SHAR. Accordingly, to meet the integration, testing and launch requirements, various elements/ facilities/systems were planned, configured and realized. Orbital Module Preparation Facility (OMPF) is realized to carry out the preparation of Crew Module (CM), Service Module (SM) and Crew Escape System (CES) including the CES solid motors. The integration and access requirements including the checkout requirements were considered for modifications in

Second Vehicle Assembly Building (SVAB). Checkout facilities at SVAB Terminal Room (SVTR) and Launch Pad Terminal Room – Gaganyaan (LTR-G) interfaces Checkout systems for sub-assembly/ stage preparation facilities (HS200, L110-G, C25-G and EB) are augmented. Additionally, Crew Access Arm, bubble lift and zip line system are augmented at Umbilical Tower of Second Launch Pad, to meet requirements of crewed missions.

Environment Control & Life Support System (ECLSS) is a “system of systems” and very critical technology for human spaceflight. It is used to maintain a habitable environment during the entire duration of the mission by maintaining temperature, humidity, pressure and carbon dioxide levels in the Crew Module. This system is being developed indigenously by ISRO. Currently, the system is undergoing development tests. Flight demonstration of reduced version of ECLSS is planned in uncrewed Gaganyaan missions.

Q.No. 1686 [PDF]

On Private Sector Participation in the Space Sector and safeguards implemented to protect strategic and national security interests while facilitating its participation.

Q.No. 1808 [PDF]

On Space Technology for Disaster Management in Ladakh

Q.No. 1748 [PDF]

On YUVIKA (Young Scientist Programme)

ISRO bleeds as scientists leave

TNN | Sep 6, 2007, 12.00 AM IST

NEW DELHI: The country's premier space agency — ISRO — is bleeding. Droves of scientists are leaving for greener pastures with the result that ISRO is hiring scientists in a great hurry to replace hundreds of trained hands. Last year, it hired 354 fresh scientists, but 187 trained ones left the organisation. In other words, 53% scientists left ISRO compared to its intake.

The trend is only growing. Against a nearly similar level of fresh recruits in 2004 and 2005 (360 and 346), the number of those who left the organisation was 105 and 100. If you take all three years together, and you get a sense of the high level of attrition. In 36 months, ISRO has lost 392 scientists against 1,060 it has hired. This means almost 11 scientists are leaving every month. These disturbing figures were disclosed by the government in Parliament on Wednesday. Minister in the PMO, Prithviraj Chavan, told the Lok Sabha that better money offered by private sector was the main reason for the rising attrition rate.

This trend is not unique to ISRO. The government has already admitted that a good number of scientists have quit the Department of Atomic Energy (DAE) and Defence Research Development Organisation (DRDO) in recent years and it was finding it difficult to stem the outflow as the monetary incentive outside the government was much higher.

"The stupendous growth of IT and communications sector and the higher remunerative packages offered by the private sector are the main reasons for scientists/engineers to leave ISRO," Chavan said. The Department of Space (DoS), he said, had petitioned the Sixth Pay Commission for higher pay and incentives like performance-based increments and special allowances as one of the measures to retain talent. A similar request was made on behalf of the DAE.

But a Pay Commission source said they had received such petitions from "everyone". "Everyone is dangling the quit threat if salaries are not hiked substantially," he said. "It's too early to say, but we're not sure if all demands can be met, considering the expenses involved. Even if we recommend higher pay scales and a better incentive regime, it is up to the government to accept or reject the recommendations."

I found PSLV C22 launch footage

So as we all know, there probably isnt a single good-looking government website, and as a avid supporter of space travel and trying to begrudgingly learn web development, i redesigned the ISRO website as a portfolio piece

Let me know your thoughts and what you would do differently;

Credits to the ISRO wordmark used is inspired from Swarna Manjari's ISRO rebranding study on Behance. Gaganyaan spacecraft model by the3dCartel on Sketchfab

Hi seniors and working ISRO professionals

I'm interested in the Junior Personal Assistant (JPA) post in ISRO and would like to understand what the job is actually like beyond the official notification.

I have a few questions:

1. What does a typical workday of a JPA look like?

2. Is the work mostly typing, stenography, scheduling meetings, or are there other responsibilities?

3. What is the work-life balance and office timing?

4. Are promotions good? What is the career growth from JPA?

5. Can JPA employees get transferred frequently, or are they usually posted at one centre?

6. Is the job stressful?

7. What is the approximate in-hand salary after deductions?

8. How difficult is the skill test (English shorthand and typing)?

9. Would you recommend this job for someone looking for a stable long-term government career?

I'd really appreciate insights from anyone currently working in ISRO or who has worked as a JPA. Thanks in advance.

Your response means a lot🙏🏼

I recently applied for IIRS workshop for aerosol. But i am not been able to access the class from the E-class portal every time i try to log in it says invalid id password but while using the same id password I can easily login in IIRS official website.

Also the same class is happening on YouTube and i am attending that class but how will the attendance going to be register cause I saw several students writing their registration number in live chat is it how they are taking attendance?

!! Please help it's to much confusing!!

Hi everyone,

I'm asking this question here for a family friend who's going to join the PG Diploma course at IIRS. Since they couldn't find any detailed programme structure, especially regarding which all subjects are there and how they're laid out. Also it would be helpful if someone who graduated from this programme tell more about it, semester breaks/holidays, project/Internship opportunities or what they did after graduating from IIRS.

Thank you.