ISRO faces biggest manpower crunch in 25 years
Synopsis India's space program confronts a widening manpower shortage with nearly three in ten sanctioned posts vacant. Staffing levels have steadily declined, reaching a low
Synopsis India's space program confronts a widening manpower shortage with nearly three in ten sanctioned posts vacant. Staffing levels have steadily declined, reaching a low point in recent years.
This shortfall occurs as ISRO embarks on ambitious missions, including human spaceflight. The Department of Space cites Covid disruptions and recruitment reforms for the growing
vacancies. Recruitment efforts are underway to fill over two thousand positions by late 2026.
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