ISRO Centralised Recruitment Board (ICRB) aims to fill a total of 244 vacancies for the posts of Assistant, Junior Personal Assistant, Upper Division Clerk and Stenographer, for which the detailed advertisement has been released on 27th July 2026. Check complete details from the article.
Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), through the ISRO Centralised Recruitment Board (ICRB), has come up with a total of 244 vacancies for the posts of Assistant, Junior Personal Assistant, Upper Division Clerk (UDC) and Stenographer across various ISRO Centres, the DOS Branch Secretariat, and Autonomous Bodies under the Department of Space (DOS). The detailed notification (Advt. No. ISRO:ICRB:01(A-JPA):2026, dated 27-07-2026) has been released at www.isro.gov.in, and the application process will begin on 27th July 2026. Check complete details regarding the recruitment drive from the article.
ISRO Notification 2026 PDF
The ISRO Notification (Advt. No. ISRO:ICRB:01(A-JPA):2026) has been released on 27th July 2026 for the recruitment of Assistants, Junior Personal Assistants, Upper Division Clerks and Stenographers in Level 4 of the Pay Matrix. The complete information, such as eligibility, exam pattern, selection process, etc., are mentioned in the detailed notification, whose direct link is also shared here.
ISRO Notification 2026 PDF – Click to Download
ISRO Recruitment 2026 – Highlights
ICRB has initiated the ISRO Recruitment 2026 for the posts of Assistant, Junior Personal Assistant, Upper Division Clerk and Stenographer. Check highlights as mentioned in the notification from the table below.
| ISRO Recruitment 2026 – Highlights | |
|---|---|
| Recruiting Body | ISRO Centralised Recruitment Board (ICRB) |
| Advertisement No. | ISRO:ICRB:01(A-JPA):2026, dated 27-07-2026 |
| Post Names | Assistant, Junior Personal Assistant (JPA), Upper Division Clerk (UDC), Stenographer |
| Vacancy | 244 |
| Registration Dates | 27th July to 16th August 2026 |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Selection Process | Written Test/CBT, Skill Test |
| Pay Level | Level 4 of Pay Matrix (Minimum Basic Pay Rs. 25,500/-) |
| Official Website | www.isro.gov.in |
Indian Space Research Organisation Vacancy Important Dates
Along with the release of the ISRO Recruitment Notification, the online registration dates have been announced. Candidates must note down the important dates to avoid missing any deadlines.
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| Notification Release Date | 27th July 2026 |
| Opening Date for Online Registration | 27th July 2026 (10:00 AM) |
| Closing Date for Online Registration | 16th August 2026 (11:55 PM) |
| Last Date for Payment of Application Fee | 16th August 2026 |
| Answer Key Publication | Within 3 working days of Written Test |
| Window to Raise Objections on Answer Key | 5 days from publication of answer key |
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ISRO Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details
ICRB aims to fill a total of 244 vacancies across six post numbers, spread over various ISRO zones and Autonomous Bodies under DOS. Note that the number of vacancies indicated is provisional and subject to increase/decrease by ISRO as per requirement.
Post No. 1 – Assistant
| Zone | UR | OBC | SC | ST | EWS | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ahmedabad | 10 | 06 | 02 | 07 | 02 | 27 |
| Bengaluru | 14 | 03 | 03 | 05 | 01 | 26 |
| Hassan | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 01 | 01 |
| Hyderabad | 07 | 0 | 02 | 01 | 03 | 13 |
| Mahendragiri | 04 | 01 | 02 | 0 | 0 | 07 |
| New Delhi (for IIRS, Dehradun) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 01 | 01 |
| Sriharikota | 08 | 06 | 09 | 03 | 06 | 32 |
| Thiruvananthapuram | 04 | 0 | 01 | 0 | 01 | 06 |
| Total | 47 | 16 | 19 | 16 | 15 | 113 |
Post No. 2 – Junior Personal Assistant (JPA)
| Zone | UR | OBC | SC | ST | EWS | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ahmedabad | 11 | 04 | 01 | 03 | 02 | 21 |
| Bengaluru | 12 | 03 | 02 | 01 | 01 | 19 |
| Hassan | 02 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 02 |
| Hyderabad | 02 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 02 |
| Mahendragiri | 02 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 02 |
| Sriharikota | 09 | 01 | 02 | 01 | 01 | 14 |
| Thiruvananthapuram | 12 | 03 | 03 | 00 | 03 | 21 |
| Total | 50 | 11 | 08 | 05 | 07 | 81 |
Post No. 3 – Upper Division Clerk (UDC)
| Zone | UR | OBC | SC | ST | EWS | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bengaluru | 08 | 05 | 04 | 02 | 03 | 22 |
Post No. 4 – Stenographer
| Zone | UR | OBC | SC | ST | EWS | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bengaluru | 08 | 01 | 00 | 01 | 00 | 10 |
Post No. 5 – Assistants (for filling up at Autonomous Institutions under DOS)
| Zone | UR | OBC | SC | ST | EWS | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ahmedabad | 05 | 03 | 0 | 02 | 01 | 11 |
| Sriharikota (for NARL, Gadanki) | 02 | 0 | 01 | 0 | 0 | 03 |
| Thiruvananthapuram | 02 | 01 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 03 |
| Total | 09 | 04 | 01 | 02 | 01 | 17 |
Post No. 6 – Junior Personal Assistants (for filling up at Autonomous Institutions under DOS)
| Zone | UR | OBC | SC | ST | EWS | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ahmedabad | 01 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 01 |
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Eligibility Criteria for Indian Space Research Organisation Recruitment 2026
The candidates who wish to apply for ISRO Recruitment 2026 need to satisfy the eligibility criteria in terms of educational qualification and age limit.
Educational Qualification
For Assistant/Upper Division Clerk (Post No. 1, 3 & 5):
- Graduation with a minimum of 60% marks or CGPA of 6.32 on a 10-point scale from a recognized University, completed within the stipulated course duration; AND
- Proficiency in the use of Computers.
For Junior Personal Assistant/Stenographer (Post No. 2, 4 & 6):
- Graduation with a minimum of 60% marks/CGPA of 6.32 (10-point scale) from a recognized University OR Diploma in Commercial/Secretarial Practice with the same minimum marks/CGPA; AND
- One year of experience as Steno-Typist/Stenographer; AND
- A minimum speed of 60 words per minute in English Stenography; AND
- Proficiency in the use of Computers.
Note: For DCP/DCCP diploma holders, the Apprenticeship Training Certificate issued by the Board of Apprenticeship Training (BOAT) will be considered equivalent to one year of Steno-Typist/Stenographer experience.
Age Limit (As on 16.08.2026)
| Category | Upper Age Limit |
|---|---|
| UR/EWS | 28 years (born on or after 17.08.1998) |
| OBC | 31 years (born on or after 17.08.1995) |
| SC/ST | 33 years (born on or after 17.08.1993) |
Serving Government employees, Ex-Servicemen, Persons with Disabilities, meritorious Sportspersons, Widows, Divorced women, and women judicially separated from their husbands (who have not remarried) are eligible for age relaxation as per Government of India orders.
ISRO Recruitment 2026 Application Fee
All candidates are initially required to pay a uniform processing fee of Rs. 500/- per application. Of this, Rs. 100/- is the non-refundable application fee, and the balance (processing fee) is refunded only to candidates who appear in the Written Test/CBT.
| Post Combination | Fee |
|---|---|
| Assistant/UDC (ISRO & Autonomous Bodies) | Rs. 500/- |
| JPA/Stenographer (ISRO & Autonomous Bodies) | Rs. 500/- |
| Assistant/UDC & JPA/Stenographer (combined) | Rs. 1,000/- |
- Fee is payable only online via the Bharatkosh e-Payment Gateway (Internet Banking, UPI, or Domestic Debit Cards). No other mode (cash, cheque, DD, money order, IPO) is accepted.
- Fully exempted from application fee: Women, SC/ST, PwBD, and Ex-Servicemen candidates (full refund of processing fee for these categories, subject to appearing in the Written Test/CBT).
- All other candidates get a refund of the processing fee after deduction of Rs. 100/- application fee, subject to appearing in the Written Test/CBT.
ISRO Recruitment 2026 Selection Process
Selection for Assistant/JPA/UDC/Stenographer posts is a two-stage process:
- Written Test (Objective type, 150 minutes) — Single objective-type paper with +1 mark for correct and -0.25 mark for wrong answer.
- Skill Test — Computer Literacy Test (for all posts) and additionally a Stenography Test (for JPA/Stenographer posts).
Qualifying Marks in Written Test:
| Category | Assistant/UDC (Post 1, 3, 5) | JPA/Stenographer (Post 2, 4, 6) |
|---|---|---|
| UR | 50% | 50% |
| Reserved categories (against notified reserved vacancies) | 40% | 40% |
Based on written test performance, candidates will be shortlisted for the Skill Test in a ratio of 1:5 (maximum) to the category-wise number of vacancies, with a minimum of 10 candidates.
Skill Test Passing Criteria:
| Test | UR | Reserved Categories |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Literacy Test | 60% | 50% |
| Stenography Test (mistakes) | 10% (maximum) | 12% (maximum) |
Final selection will be based on marks scored in the Written Test among candidates who qualify the Skill Test. In case of a tie in written test marks, tie-breakers (marks in General Intelligence & Reasoning for Assistant/UDC, or English Language & Comprehension for JPA/Stenographer, followed by date of birth) will apply.
ISRO Recruitment 2026 Exam Pattern
Assistant/UDC (Annexure-II)
| Subject | No. of Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General English | 50 | 50 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 50 | 50 |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning Ability | 50 | 50 |
| General Knowledge | 50 | 50 |
| Total | 200 | 200 |
Duration: 150 minutes; Objective type, +1 and -0.25 marking pattern.
JPA/Stenographer (Annexure-III)
| Subject | No. of Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| English Language & Comprehension | 100 | 100 |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning Ability | 50 | 50 |
| Quantitative Aptitude & General Knowledge | 50 | 50 |
| Total | 200 | 200 |
Duration: 150 minutes; Objective type, +1 and -0.25 marking pattern.
Skill Test Details
- Computer Literacy Test: Covers MS Word (35 marks), MS Excel (35 marks), MS PowerPoint (30 marks); Duration: 75 minutes.
- Stenography Test (JPA/Steno only): Shorthand dictation of 300 words @ 60 wpm (5 minutes), followed by transcription on computer (30 minutes). Dictation must be in Pitman’s shorthand.
Written Test Venues: Agartala, Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Bhopal, Bhubaneshwar, Chandigarh/Mohali, Chennai, Dehradun, Delhi, Ernakulam, Gorakhpur, Gurugram, Guwahati, Hyderabad, Indore, Jaipur, Jammu, Jodhpur, Kanpur, Kavaratti, Kolkata, Lucknow, Mangaluru, Mumbai, Mysore, Nagpur, Patna, Port Blair, Pune, Raipur, Ranchi, Shillong, Tiruchirapalli, Thiruvananthapuram, Varanasi, Vijayawada, Visakhapatnam (38 venues).
ISRO Recruitment 2026 Salary
Selected candidates will be appointed as Assistant/Junior Personal Assistant/Upper Division Clerk/Stenographer in Level 4 of the Pay Matrix, with a minimum basic pay of Rs. 25,500/- per month, plus Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA) and Transport Allowance as per rules. Employees will be covered under the New Pension Scheme, along with medical facilities, subsidised canteen, limited housing facility, Leave Travel Concession, Group Insurance, House Building Advance, etc., as per Central Government orders.
How to Apply for ISRO Recruitment 2026
Interested and eligible candidates can apply online only through www.isro.gov.in between 27th July 2026 (10:00 AM) and 16th August 2026 (11:55 PM). Candidates may apply for multiple posts under the same/different zones (subject to conditions), but cannot apply for the same post in different zones. Candidates must upload a recent colour passport-size photograph and signature in .jpg/.jpeg format (as per prescribed size specifications), along with SC/ST/Disability/Ex-Servicemen certificates (if applicable) for fee exemption/refund. A valid, correctly entered email ID and mobile number are mandatory, as all further communication (hall tickets, call letters) will be sent only via email/SMS.
FAQs
Is ISRO Recruitment 2026 Notification released?
Yes, the notification (Advt. No. ISRO:ICRB:01(A-JPA):2026) has been released on 27th July 2026.
From when will ISRO Recruitment 2026 application process start?
The online application process began on 27th July 2026 (10:00 AM) and will remain open till 16th August 2026 (11:55 PM).
What is the selection process for ISRO Assistant/JPA/UDC/Stenographer posts?
Selection is based on a Written Test (CBT) followed by a Skill Test (Computer Literacy Test, and Stenography Test for JPA/Steno posts).
What is the application fee for ISRO Recruitment 2026?
Rs. 500/- per application (Rs. 1,000/- if applying for a combined post category); Women, SC/ST, PwBD and Ex-Servicemen are exempted from the fee, with a full refund of the processing fee upon appearing in the Written Test.
What is the salary for ISRO Assistant/JPA/UDC/Stenographer posts?
Selected candidates will be placed in Level 4 of the Pay Matrix with a minimum basic pay of Rs. 25,500/- per month, plus DA, HRA and Transport Allowance.
What is the age limit for ISRO Recruitment 2026?
28 years for UR/EWS, 31 years for OBC, and 33 years for SC/ST candidates, as on 16.08.2026.