How much does an ISRO scientist earn?

Scientists at the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) work on a variety of projects, including the development of launch vehicles and satellites, as well as the establishment of space infrastructure. Scientists and engineers at the national space agency provide application-specific satellite instruments for broadcast, communication, weather forecasting, disaster management, mapping, and navigation. In this article, we will look at how much an ISRO scientist makes, their pay levels depending on their roles, the credentials required to apply for the ISRO recruitment test, and a general overview of the curriculum to help you prepare for the entrance examination.

The salary and allowances of ISRO scientists and engineers have been adjusted by the 7th Central Pay Commission. An ISRO scientist's starting basic monthly salary is Rs.15,600. This salary might rise to Rs 80,000 with promotions and exceptional accomplishments. Different ISRO scientists are paid based on their designations and subsequent pay bands, which have varying grade pay levels associated with them. According to the most recent Department of Space and ISRO disclosure, an ISRO scientist may earn the following per month based on the pay band:

Pay band

• Distinguished Scientist: ₹75,500 to ₹80,000
• Outstanding Scientist: ₹67,000 to ₹79,000
• Scientist/Engineer-H: ₹37,400 to ₹67,000
• Scientist/Engineer-G: ₹37,400 to ₹67,000
• Scientist/Engineer-SG: ₹37,400 to ₹67,000
• Scientist/Engineer-SF: ₹37,400 to ₹67,000
• Scientist/Engineer-SE: ₹15,600 to ₹39,100
• Scientist/Engineer-SD: ₹15,600 to ₹39,100
• Scientist/Engineer-SC: ₹15,600 to ₹39,100

The Indian space agency's scientists and engineers are graded or ranked using terms such as SC, SD, SE, or SG. These grades also define a scientist's or engineer's seniority. SC is the beginning grade for a new engineering graduate. After completing the four-year residence requirement, a scientist or engineer becomes eligible for an interview. After clearing it, the person is designated as a Scientist/Engineer-SD.

Following SC and SD come higher levels such as SE, SF, SG, G, and H. An Outstanding Scientist and a Distinguished Scientist are grades above all of these. An Outstanding Scientist is a highly competent scientist, but the Distinguished Scientist, ISRO's highest grade, has some of the field's most outstanding accomplishments.

Additional financial advantages
The Indian government also provides various monthly cash advantages, such as:

Dearness Allowance (DA): This allowance, which is added to the base salary, is reviewed twice a year, and the rate of DA in 2015 was 113%, according to government statistics.

Transport Allowance (TA): This allowance varies from ₹400 to ₹3,200, based on the individual's posting city and grade pay.

House Rent Allowance (HRA): The government provides HRA on basic pay, which ranges from 10% to 30% of basic salary depending on the city of posting.

ISRO scientists work in a variety of domains
ISRO employs scientists and engineers from diverse disciplines of science to manage research, development, application, and execution for its numerous projects and missions, including satellite launches and planet monitoring. An ISRO scientist may work in the following fields:

• space and technology
• electronics
• mechanical
• computer science
• civil
• refrigeration and air conditioning
• architecture

Educational Qualifications
Following are the educational requirements for applying to the ISRO recruiting examination:

• Individuals must have a first-class BE/BTech or similar qualifying degree with an aggregate minimum of 65% marks or a CGPA of 6.84 out of 10. (average of all semesters).
• Individuals who are awaiting the results of their seventh and eighth semesters may apply if their cumulative mark in the remaining semesters is 65% or higher or their CGPA/CPI is 6.84 or higher.
• Individuals with diplomas and BE/BTech (lateral entrance) degrees with just six semesters are also eligible if they completed their degree in first class with an aggregate minimum of 65% marks or a CGPA of 6.84 on a scale of 10.
• Candidates who are Associate Members of the Institution of Engineers (AMIE) are eligible to apply to ISRO, however, some criteria may disqualify them, thus persons must verify with the recruiting authorities before applying.
• Individuals who have completed or are pursuing ME/MTech must have completed their BE/BTech in first class with an aggregate minimum of 65% marks or a CGPA of 6.84 out of 10.
• Individuals who have completed the combined BE/BTech/ME/MTech programme are eligible to apply for the ISRO recruitment test if they can provide their graduation certificate for BE/BTech separately in first class with an aggregate minimum of 65% marks or CGPA of 6.84 out of 10.
• Individuals with part-time BE/BTech degrees are eligible to apply if they have a degree in BE/BTech in first class with an aggregate minimum of 65% marks or a CGPA of 6.84 out of 10.
• Individuals who obtained their BE/BTech degree through correspondence are unable to apply.
• Engineers with a specialised degree in electrical and electronics are qualified to apply for the position of Scientist/Engineer-SC. Electrical.
• Engineering degree holders in the mechanical discipline are eligible to apply for the position of Scientist/Engineer-SC (Refrigeration and Air-conditioning) if they studied air conditioning and refrigeration or allied subjects as electives or as core subjects in any of the semesters and passed their degree in first class with an aggregate minimum of 65% marks or CGPA 6.84 out of 10.
• BE, BTech, BSc (engineering), Diploma and BE/BTech (lateral entry), BSc and BE/BTech (lateral entry), and AMIE are courses that are deemed degree or equivalent in the appropriate area of study (includes conditions).