India's Dept of Space hits 25-year high vacancy rate with 1 in 4 posts unfilled
India's Department of Space is facing its worst staffing shortage in 25 years, with over 25% of sanctioned posts currently vacant. The manpower gap has widened considerably since 2019, posing risks to critical space mission development. Delays in recruitment were largely attributed to the Covid-19 pandemic and ongoing administrative reforms. Authorities are now working to fill more than 2,000 vacancies by the end of 2026. The department faces the dual challenge of rapidly rebuilding its workforce while retaining experienced scientists already in service.
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