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ISRO memo on 14 July 2026 seeks to stop resignations from Gaganyaan and key missions
A July 2026 Department of Space memorandum asked ISRO centres not to accept routine resignations or voluntary retirement from Group A scientific and technical staff on Gaganyaan and other key missions.
Key highlights
Direct fact
On 14 July 2026, the Department of Space issued a memorandum to ISRO centres after about 100 personnel quit, asking that voluntary retirement and resignation from Group ‘A’ scientific and technical staff working on Gaganyaan and other national missions not be accepted as a routine matter.
Key specifics
- The memorandum was issued on 14 July 2026 by the Department of Space.
- About 100 ISRO personnel had quit across various centres, according to the report.
- The memo specifically mentioned Gaganyaan and other important missions/projects of national importance.
- In Parliament on 11 February 2026, Jitendra Singh said ISRO’s sanctioned strength was 18,142 and vacancies were 2,613.
- The same reply said recruitment action had been initiated for 1,449 posts, with 1,636 vacancies in the Science and Technology category.
Exam lens
Science and technology current affairs, ISRO manpower, 14 July 2026 memo, Gaganyaan, 18,142 sanctioned strength, 2,613 vacancies — TNPSC may ask about the department, date, and vacancy figures.