The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) offers competitive salaries to its scientists and engineers, structured according to the 7th Pay Commission.
Fresh engineering graduates typically join ISRO as Scientist/Engineer-SC, with a base salary starting at ₹56,100 per month.
Salaries for ISRO scientists generally range from ₹15,000 to ₹80,000 per month, varying based on position and experience.
Hierarchical pay levels for Technician-B positions fall under Level-3 (L-3) with a pay range of ₹21,700 to ₹69,100,
while Scientist/Engineer-SD roles are categorized in Level-11 (L-11), offering ₹67,700 to ₹2,08,700.
In addition to base pay, ISRO employees receive various allowances, including Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), and Transport Allowance (TA).
Starting as Scientist/Engineer-SC, employees can progress to higher levels, such as Scientist/Engineer-SD, which come with increased responsibilities and higher pay scales.