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DoS tightens rules on ISRO scientist resignations
Hindustan Times··17 Jul
A Department of Space memo dated July 14 directs ISRO centres not to routinely accept Group A scientific and technical resignations or VRS requests from staff on Gaganyaan and other key missions. About 100 scientists have quit recently. Exit requests must now be forwarded to DoS headquarters for final decision, reversing 2020 rules allowing local centre approval authority.
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What It Means For You
- ISRO scientists on key missions face tighter resignation approval rules.
- About 100 scientists have recently quit the space organisation.
- Exit requests now require Department of Space headquarters approval.
What's Happening
- DoS issued a memo on July 14 tightening exit rules.
- Centres cannot routinely accept Group A resignations or VRS requests.
- The policy reverses 2020 local centre approval authority.
ISRO Exit Context
- Gaganyaan and other key mission staff are specifically covered.
- Mass resignation appeals prompted the policy change.
- Centralised approval aims to retain critical mission personnel.
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