The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), through its Centralised Recruitment Board (ICRB), has invited online applications for 244 vacancies of Assistant, Junior Personal Assistant (JPA), Upper Division Clerk (UDC) and Stenographer at various ISRO Centres, the DOS Branch Secretariat, and Autonomous Bodies under the Department of Space. Candidates who are graduates (or hold a relevant diploma with steno experience) can apply online from 27-07-2026 to 16-08-2026.
Recruitment Overview
| Post Name | Assistant, Junior Personal Assistant (JPA), Upper Division Clerk (UDC), Stenographer |
| Organization | Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) / ISRO Centralised Recruitment Board (ICRB), Department of Space, Government of India |
| Total Vacancies | 244 (Assistant: 113, JPA: 81, UDC: 22, Stenographer: 10, Assistant-Autonomous Bodies: 17, JPA-Autonomous Bodies: 1) |
| Qualification | Graduation with min. 60% marks/CGPA 6.32 (Assistant/UDC); Graduation OR Diploma in Commercial/Secretarial Practice + 1 year steno experience + 60 wpm English shorthand (JPA/Stenographer) |
| Age Limit | 28 years as on 16-08-2026 (31 years for OBC, 33 years for SC/ST, wherever reserved) — full relaxation table below |
| Selection Process | Written Test → Skill Test (Computer Literacy Test, + Stenography Test for JPA/Steno posts) → Final Merit |
| Pay Scale | Level 4 of Pay Matrix, minimum basic pay ₹25,500/month + DA, HRA, Transport Allowance |
| How to Apply | Apply online only at www.isro.gov.in |
| Official Notification | Download Notification PDF |
| Official Website / Apply Online | www.isro.gov.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Date | 27-07-2026 |
| Online Registration Opens | 27-07-2026 (10:00 AM) |
| Online Registration Closes | 16-08-2026 (11:55 PM) |
| Last Date for Payment of Application Fee | 16-08-2026 |
| Age Reckoning Date | 16-08-2026 |
| Publication of Answer Key | Within 3 working days of the Written Test |
| Window to Raise Objections on Answer Key | Within 5 days of answer key publication |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee / Processing Charge |
|---|---|
| Assistant/UDC (ISRO & Autonomous Bodies) only | ₹500 |
| JPA/Stenographer (ISRO & Autonomous Bodies) only | ₹500 |
| Assistant/UDC AND JPA/Stenographer (both applied together) | ₹1,000 |
| Actual Application Fee (non-refundable portion) | ₹100 |
| Women / SC / ST / PwBD / Ex-Servicemen | Full refund of processing fee (fee-exempt categories), subject to appearing in the Written Test |
| All other candidates | Refund of processing fee after deducting ₹100, subject to appearing in the Written Test |
Payment mode: Online only, via Bharatkosh e-Payment Gateway (Internet Banking / UPI / Domestic Debit Card). Cash, cheque, DD, money order and IPO are not accepted.
Vacancy Details
Post No. 1 – Assistant (Total: 113)
| Zone | UR | OBC | SC | ST | EWS | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ahmedabad | 10 | 6 | 2 | 7 | 2 | 27 |
| Bengaluru | 14 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 26 |
| Hassan | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Hyderabad | 7 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 13 |
| Mahendragiri | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| New Delhi | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Sriharikota | 8 | 6 | 9 | 3 | 6 | 32 |
| Thiruvananthapuram | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6 |
| Total | 47 | 16 | 19 | 16 | 15 | 113 |
Post No. 2 – Junior Personal Assistant (Total: 81)
| Zone | UR | OBC | SC | ST | EWS | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ahmedabad | 11 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 21 |
| Bengaluru | 12 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 19 |
| Hassan | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Hyderabad | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Mahendragiri | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Sriharikota | 9 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 14 |
| Thiruvananthapuram | 12 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 21 |
| Total | 50 | 11 | 8 | 5 | 7 | 81 |
Post No. 3 – Upper Division Clerk (Bengaluru only, Total: 22) — UR: 8, OBC: 5, SC: 4, ST: 2, EWS: 3
Post No. 4 – Stenographer (Bengaluru only, Total: 10) — UR: 8, OBC: 1, SC: 0, ST: 1, EWS: 0
Post No. 5 – Assistant for Autonomous Institutions under DOS (Total: 17)
| Zone | UR | OBC | SC | ST | EWS | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ahmedabad | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 11 |
| Sriharikota (for NARL, Gadanki) | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Thiruvananthapuram | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Total | 9 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 17 |
Post No. 6 – Junior Personal Assistant for Autonomous Institutions under DOS (Ahmedabad only, Total: 1)
Note: Vacancies against several categories include identified backlog vacancies and PwBD/Ex-Servicemen sub-quotas within the totals above — see the official notification for the full category-D breakup (PwBD categories A–E and Ex-Servicemen) per zone.
Eligibility Criteria
| Criterion | Detail |
|---|---|
| Educational Qualification (Assistant/UDC — Post 1, 3, 5) | Graduation with min. 60% marks or CGPA 6.32 (10-point scale) from a recognised university, completed within the stipulated course duration, plus proficiency in the use of computers |
| Educational Qualification (JPA/Stenographer — Post 2, 4, 6) | Same graduation as above; OR Diploma in Commercial/Secretarial Practice (min. 60%/CGPA 6.32) with 1 year experience as Steno-Typist/Stenographer, minimum 60 wpm speed in English Stenography, and computer proficiency |
| Age Limit | 28 years as on 16-08-2026 (see Age Relaxation table below for reserved categories) |
| Nationality | Only Indian nationals may apply |
| Application Restriction | A candidate cannot apply for the same post number under different zones; may apply for different post numbers across zones but must select the same written test centre for all applications |
| Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|
| OBC (against reserved posts) | Up to 31 years (3 years relaxation) |
| SC/ST (against reserved posts) | Up to 33 years (5 years relaxation) |
| Serving Government Employees | Eligible for age relaxation as per Govt. of India orders |
| Ex-Servicemen | Eligible for age relaxation as per Govt. of India orders |
| Persons with Disabilities (PwBD) | Eligible for age relaxation as per Govt. of India orders |
| Meritorious Sportspersons | Eligible for age relaxation as per Govt. of India orders |
| Widows, Divorced Women, and Women Judicially Separated (not remarried) | Eligible for age relaxation as per Govt. of India orders |
Birth-date cut-offs for the standard age limit: UR/EWS candidates born on or after 17-08-1998; OBC candidates born on or after 17-08-1995; SC/ST candidates born on or after 17-08-1993. Exact relaxation quanta for categories other than OBC/SC/ST are per standing Govt. of India orders and are not separately numbered in the notification.
Selection Process
| Stage | Details |
|---|---|
| 1. Written Test — Assistant/UDC (Post 1, 3, 5) | Single objective-type paper, 150 minutes (+ compensatory time for PwBD). 4 parts of 50 marks each: General English, Quantitative Aptitude, General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Knowledge (200 marks total). +1 mark for correct answer, -0.25 for wrong answer. Qualifying marks: 50% for UR, 40% for reserved categories (against notified reserved vacancies). |
| 1. Written Test — JPA/Stenographer (Post 2, 4, 6) | Single objective-type paper, 150 minutes (+ compensatory time for PwBD). 3 parts: English Language & Comprehension (100 marks), General Intelligence & Reasoning (50 marks), Quantitative Aptitude & General Knowledge (50 marks) — 200 marks total. +1/-0.25 marking. Qualifying marks: 50% for UR, 40% for reserved categories. |
| 2. Shortlisting for Skill Test | Based on Written Test performance, candidates shortlisted in a 1:5 ratio (maximum) to the category-wise number of vacancies, with a minimum of 10 candidates (aggregate minimum 10 for Post 2/4/6). Reserved-vacancy candidates are shortlisted separately/additionally in the same 1:5 ratio, without regard to reserved candidates already shortlisted under UR. |
| 3. Skill Test — Assistant/UDC (Post 1, 3, 5) | Computer Literacy Test only: MS Word (35 marks), MS Excel (35 marks), MS PowerPoint (30 marks) = 100 marks, duration 75 minutes. Passing criterion: 60% for UR, 50% for reserved categories. |
| 3. Skill Test — JPA/Stenographer (Post 2, 4, 6) | Two parts: (i) Computer Literacy Test (same as above, pass 60% UR / 50% reserved) and (ii) Stenography Test — shorthand dictation of 300 words at 60 wpm (5 minutes), transcribed on computer (30 minutes, + compensatory time for PwBD), in Pittman’s shorthand only. Passing criterion: maximum 10% mistakes for UR, maximum 12% mistakes for reserved categories. |
| 4. Re-shortlisting (if required) | If an insufficient number of candidates qualify the Skill Test to fill the select list and wait list, additional candidates are shortlisted for the Skill Test in a 1:5 ratio to the extent of the shortfall. |
| 5. Final Selection | Based on Written Test marks among candidates who qualify the Skill Test. Tie-breakers (applied in order): (a) marks in General Intelligence & Reasoning for Post 1/3/5, or marks in English Language & Comprehension for Post 2/4/6; (b) older candidate (by date of birth) placed higher. |
Written Test will be held at 38 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 and Visakhapatnam (ICRB reserves the right to change/cancel a venue). No TA is paid for the Written Test.
Salary and Benefits
| Component | Detail |
|---|---|
| Pay Level | Level 4 of Pay Matrix |
| Minimum Basic Pay | ₹25,500 per month |
| Dearness Allowance (DA) | As per extant Central Government rules |
| House Rent Allowance (HRA) | As per extant Central Government rules |
| Transport Allowance | As per extant Central Government rules |
| Pension | Covered under the New Pension Scheme (NPS) |
| Other Benefits | Medical facilities for self and dependents, subsidised canteen, limited quarters facility (in lieu of HRA), Leave Travel Concession, Group Insurance, House Building Advance, as per Central Government orders |
How to Apply
- Visit the ISRO website (www.isro.gov.in) and open the online application link for Advt No. ISRO:ICRB:01(A-JPA):2026, available between 27-07-2026 (10:00 AM) and 16-08-2026 (11:55 PM).
- Register with a valid, regularly-checked e-mail ID (mandatory) and mobile number; note down the on-line Registration Number for future reference.
- Fill in the application form and upload a recent colour passport-size photo and signature in .jpg/.jpeg format (50–100 KB), plus any relevant category certificate (women/SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen) for fee exemption/refund.
- Pay the processing fee (₹500 for a single post category, or ₹1,000 if applying for both Assistant/UDC and JPA/Stenographer) online via the Bharatkosh e-Payment Gateway using Internet Banking, UPI or a domestic debit card.
- Review all entered fields carefully and submit before 16-08-2026 (11:55 PM). Hall tickets/call letters will be sent only via registered e-mail/SMS — no hard copy will be sent.
Note: Applications are accepted online only — offline/postal applications, and fee payment by cash, cheque, DD, money order or IPO, are not accepted.
Documents Required
| Document | Format / Notes |
|---|---|
| Passport-size colour photograph | Recent (not older than 6 months), .jpg/.jpeg, 20–50 KB (200 x 230 px preferred spec) to 100 KB max for upload; light/white background, no caps, hats or dark glasses |
| Signature | Signed in black ink on white paper, .jpg/.jpeg, 10–20 KB (140 x 60 px preferred spec) to 100 KB max for upload; not in capital letters |
| SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen Certificate | Any one, as applicable, for full refund of the processing fee — upload with application |
| OBC Certificate | Valid as on 16-08-2026, issued by Competent Authority in the prescribed proforma — for candidates applying under OBC category |
| EWS Certificate | Valid for financial year 2026–2027, issued by Competent Authority in the prescribed proforma — for candidates applying under EWS category |
| PwBD Disability Certificate | Prescribed format, showing % of disability, issued by a Medical Board of at least 3 members (one a specialist in the relevant field) — required at the time of Skill Test |
| No Objection Certificate (NOC) | Required in original at the time of Skill Test for candidates employed under Central/State Govt., PSUs or Autonomous Bodies |
| Original documents (qualification, age, category proof, etc.) | To be produced at the time of Skill Test in support of details furnished online |
Important Links
| Download Official Notification (PDF) |
| Apply Online / Official Website |
| Join Telegram Channel |
| Join WhatsApp Channel |
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Do not apply for the same post number (e.g. Post No. 1) under two different zones — you may apply for different post numbers across zones, but must pick the same written test centre for all your applications.
- Do not attempt offline/postal submission or pay the fee by cash, cheque, DD or money order — only online payment via the Bharatkosh gateway is accepted.
- Avoid submitting multiple/duplicate applications; only the one against which the fee was paid within the deadline will be considered.
- Double-check your category (UR/OBC/SC/ST/EWS/PwBD) and zone selection before final submission — incomplete or non-conforming applications will be rejected.
- Keep your fee payment receipt and Registration Number safe, and check your registered e-mail (including spam/junk folder) regularly for hall ticket/call letter intimations.
- If claiming an OBC/EWS/SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen certificate or NOC, keep the original ready — it must be produced at the time of the Skill Test, and any false claim leads to disqualification.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. What is the last date to apply for ISRO ICRB Recruitment 2026?
The online application window closes on 16-08-2026 (11:55 PM), which is also the last date for payment of the application fee.
Q2. How many total vacancies are there in this recruitment?
There are 244 vacancies in all — 113 Assistant, 81 JPA, 22 UDC, 10 Stenographer, 17 Assistant (Autonomous Bodies) and 1 JPA (Autonomous Bodies).
Q3. What is the educational qualification required?
Graduation with minimum 60% marks/CGPA 6.32 for Assistant/UDC, and either the same graduation or a Diploma in Commercial/Secretarial Practice with 1 year steno experience and 60 wpm English shorthand speed for JPA/Stenographer.
Q4. What is the age limit for this recruitment?
28 years as on 16-08-2026, relaxable to 31 years for OBC and 33 years for SC/ST candidates against reserved posts, with further relaxation for other categories as per Govt. of India orders.
Q5. What is the application fee?
₹500 for a single post category (Assistant/UDC or JPA/Stenographer) or ₹1,000 if applying for both, of which ₹100 is non-refundable and the balance is refunded to candidates who appear for the Written Test (full refund for women, SC/ST, PwBD and Ex-Servicemen).
Q6. What is the selection process?
A Written Test followed by a Skill Test (Computer Literacy Test, plus a Stenography Test for JPA/Stenographer posts), with final selection based on Written Test marks among candidates who qualify the Skill Test.
Q7. What is the pay scale for these posts?
Level 4 of the Pay Matrix with a minimum basic pay of ₹25,500 per month, plus DA, HRA and Transport Allowance as per Central Government rules.
Q8. Can a candidate apply for more than one post?
Yes, a candidate may apply for different post numbers across the same or different zones, but cannot apply for the same post number in different zones, and must select the same written test centre across all applications.
Disclaimer: The information above has been compiled from the official notification for the convenience of job seekers. Candidates are advised to verify all details from the official website before applying.
