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ISRO Recruitment 2026 is officially live! The ISRO Centralised Recruitment Board (ICRB) has released Advertisement No. ISRO:ICRB:01(A-JPA):2026 dated 27-07-2026, inviting online applications for the recruitment of Assistants, Junior Personal Assistants (JPA), Upper Division Clerks (UDC), and Stenographers in Level 4 of the Pay Matrix across various ISRO centres and Department of Space (DOS) units. If you’re searching for ISRO Assistant Recruitment 2026, ISRO Stenographer vacancy, or ISRO UDC notification 2026, this is the complete, detailed guide covering eligibility, vacancy breakup, exam pattern, salary, selection process, and important dates.
ISRO Notification 2026 PDF Download
The official ISRO Recruitment 2026 Notification (Advertisement No. ISRO:ICRB:01(A-JPA):2026) has been released on 27 July 2026. The notification contains complete details about vacancies, eligibility criteria, age limit, selection process, exam pattern, salary, application fee, important dates, and the online application process. Candidates should download and read the notification carefully before applying. Use the direct PDF link below to access the official notification.
ISRO Recruitment 2026 – Notification Overview
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| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), Department of Space |
| Recruiting Body | ISRO Centralised Recruitment Board (ICRB) |
| Advt No. | ISRO:ICRB:01(A-JPA):2026 dated 27-07-2026 |
| Posts | Assistant, Junior Personal Assistant (JPA), Upper Division Clerk (UDC), Stenographer |
| Total Vacancies | 113 (Assistant) + 81 (JPA) + 22 (UDC) + 10 (Stenographer) + 17 (Assistant – Autonomous Bodies) + 1 (JPA – Autonomous Bodies) |
| Pay Level | Level 4 of Pay Matrix, Minimum Basic Pay ₹25,500/- p.m. |
| Application Mode | Online only |
| Application Start Date | 27-07-2026 (10:00 AM) |
| Application Last Date | 16-08-2026 (11:55 PM) |
| Official Website | www.isro.gov.in |
ISRO Apply Online 2026 – Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release Date | 27-07-2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | 27-07-2026 (10:00 AM) |
| Online Application Last Date | 16-08-2026 (11:55 PM) |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 16-08-2026 |
ISRO Recruitment 2026 – Post-wise Vacancy Details
The ISRO Recruitment 2026 notification has announced vacancies for multiple Level 4 posts, including Assistant, Junior Personal Assistant (JPA), Upper Division Clerk (UDC), and Stenographer across various ISRO Centres and Department of Space (DOS) units. The vacancies are distributed across different locations and categories.
Check the post-wise vacancy details below to know the number of openings available for each post and category before submitting your application.
Post No. 1 – Assistant (Zone-wise Vacancies)
| 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 | 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)
| Exam City | UR | OBC | SC | ST | EWS | Total Vacancies |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bengaluru | 8 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 22 |
Post No. 4 – Stenographer
| Exam City | UR | OBC | SC | ST | EWS | Total Vacancies |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bengaluru | 8 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 10 |
Post No. 5 – Assistant (Autonomous Bodies under DOS)
| Exam City | Number of Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Ahmedabad | 11 |
| Sriharikota (for NARL Gadanki) | 3 |
| Thiruvananthapuram | 3 |
| Total | 17 |
Post No. 6 – JPA (Autonomous Bodies under DOS)
Ahmedabad = 1 Total
PwBD Reservation: Category A (Blindness/Low vision) – 7 posts, Category B (Deaf/Hard of hearing) – 7 posts, Category C (Locomotor disability) – 7 posts. Ex-Servicemen reservation – 16 posts across Assistant and JPA categories.
ISRO Recruitment 2026 – Eligibility Criteria
Before applying for ISRO Recruitment 2026, candidates must ensure they meet the prescribed eligibility conditions. The eligibility criteria include educational qualification, age limit, and other requirements specified for each post. Check the detailed eligibility criteria below to confirm your suitability before submitting the online application.
ISRO Recruitment 2026 – Age Limit
- Upper age limit: 28 years as on 16-08-2026
- 31 years for OBC candidates (reserved posts)
- 33 years for SC/ST candidates (reserved posts)
- Age relaxation applicable to serving government employees, ex-servicemen, PwBD candidates, meritorious sportspersons, and widows/divorced women as per Government of India norms.
Date of Birth Eligibility:
- UR/EWS: Born on or after 17-08-1998
- OBC: Born on or after 17-08-1995
- SC/ST: Born on or after 17-08-1993
Educational Qualification for Assistant/UDC (Post 1, 3 & 5)
- Graduation with a minimum of 60% marks or CGPA of 6.32 on a 10-point scale from a recognised university, completed within the stipulated course duration.
- Proficiency in the use of computers.
Educational Qualification for JPA/Stenographer (Post 2, 4 & 6)
- Graduation with minimum 60% marks or CGPA of 6.32 (10-point scale), OR Diploma in Commercial/Secretarial Practice with the same percentage, plus one year of experience as Steno-Typist/Stenographer.
- Minimum speed of 60 words per minute in English Stenography.
- Proficiency in computer usage.
- Note: Candidates with DCP/DCCP diplomas can substitute the one-year experience with a BOAT Apprenticeship Training Certificate.
CGPA/Percentage Conversion Rule
Where a university mentions both CGPA and percentage, at least one criterion must meet ISRO’s norms. Conversion of CGPA to percentage (or vice versa) is not permitted for determining eligibility, regardless of any formula prescribed by the institution. Separate rules apply for Dual/Integrated Degree programmes as detailed in the official advertisement.
ISRO Recruitment 2026 – Selection Process, Exam Pattern & Written Test Centres
The selection process for all posts involves a Written Test followed by a Skill Test.
Written Test Pattern – Assistant/UDC (Annexure-II)
- Duration: 150 minutes
- Marking: +1 for correct, -0.25 for wrong answer
- Qualifying Marks: 50% for UR, 40% for reserved categories
| Part | Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | General English | 50 | 50 |
| B | Quantitative Aptitude | 50 | 50 |
| C | General Intelligence & Reasoning | 50 | 50 |
| D | General Knowledge | 50 | 50 |
Written Test Pattern – JPA/Stenographer (Annexure-III)
- Duration: 150 minutes
- Marking: +1 for correct, -0.25 for wrong answer
| Part | Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | English Language & Comprehension | 100 | 100 |
| B | General Intelligence & Reasoning | 50 | 50 |
| C | Quantitative Aptitude & General Knowledge | 50 | 50 |
ISRO Skill Test 2026
- For Assistant/UDC: Computer Literacy Test (MS Word – 35 marks, MS Excel – 35 marks, MS PowerPoint – 30 marks), duration 75 minutes. Passing marks: 60% (UR), 50% (Reserved).
- For JPA/Stenographer: Computer Literacy Test + Stenography Test (300 words dictation @ 60 wpm, 5 minutes; transcription on computer, 30 minutes; Pittman’s shorthand only). Passing criteria: 60%/50% for Computer Literacy Test; maximum 10% mistakes (UR) / 12% mistakes (Reserved) for Stenography Test.
Shortlisting for the skill test is done in a 1:5 ratio (category-wise) based on written test performance, with a minimum of 10 candidates. Final merit is based on written test marks among candidates who qualify the skill test.
ISRO Recruitment 2026 – Written Test Centres (38 Cities)
| S. No. | Exam City |
|---|---|
| 1 | Agartala |
| 2 | Ahmedabad |
| 3 | Bengaluru |
| 4 | Bhopal |
| 5 | Bhubaneswar |
| 6 | Chandigarh/Mohali |
| 7 | Chennai |
| 8 | Dehradun |
| 9 | Delhi |
| 10 | Ernakulam |
| 11 | Gorakhpur |
| 12 | Gurugram |
| 13 | Guwahati |
| 14 | Hyderabad |
| 15 | Indore |
| 16 | Jaipur |
| 17 | Jammu |
| 18 | Jodhpur |
| 19 | Kanpur |
| 20 | Kavaratti |
| 21 | Kolkata |
| 22 | Lucknow |
| 23 | Mangaluru |
| 24 | Mumbai |
| 25 | Mysore |
| 26 | Nagpur |
| 27 | Patna |
| 28 | Port Blair |
| 29 | Pune |
| 30 | Raipur |
| 31 | Ranchi |
| 32 | Shillong |
| 33 | Tiruchirappalli |
| 34 | Thiruvananthapuram |
| 35 | Varanasi |
| 36 | Vijayawada |
| 37 | Visakhapatnam |
How to Apply for ISRO Recruitment 2026
- Visit the official ISRO website and open the online application link active from 27-07-2026 (10:00 AM) to 16-08-2026 (11:55 PM).
- Register with a valid, active email ID and mobile number (mandatory — all hall tickets/call letters are sent only via email/SMS).
- Candidates may apply for multiple posts under the same or different zones but cannot apply for the same post in different zones.
- Candidates applying for multiple posts must select the same written test centre.
- Upload photograph and signature in the prescribed format, along with category certificates if applicable.
- Pay the application fee online and submit the form before the deadline.
Document Upload Specifications
- Photograph: 4.5cm x 3.5cm, colour, light/white background, .jpg/.jpeg format, 200×230 pixels (preferred), 20KB–50KB.
- Signature: Black ink on white paper, .jpg/.jpeg format, 140×60 pixels (preferred), 10KB–20KB.
- SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-servicemen certificates required for fee refund eligibility.
ISRO Recruitment 2026 – Application Fee
- Payment only via Bharatkosh e-Payment Gateway (Net Banking, UPI, Domestic Debit Card).
- Women, SC/ST, PwBD, and Ex-Servicemen candidates get a full refund of the processing fee upon appearing for the written test/CBT.
- All other candidates get a refund after deducting ₹100/- application fee.
- No refund if the candidate fails to appear for the Written Test/CBT.
| Post Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| Assistant/UDC (ISRO & Autonomous Bodies) | ₹500/- |
| JPA/Stenographer (ISRO & Autonomous Bodies) | ₹500/- |
| Assistant/UDC + JPA/Stenographer (combined) | ₹1000/- |
ISRO Recruitment 2026 – Salary & Benefits
Selected candidates will be appointed in Level 4 of the Pay Matrix with a minimum basic pay of ₹25,500/- per month, along with:
- Dearness Allowance (DA)
- House Rent Allowance (HRA)
- Transport Allowance
- New Pension Scheme coverage
- Medical facilities for self and dependents
- Subsidised canteen facility
- Limited housing/quarters facility
- Leave Travel Concession (LTC)
- Group Insurance
- House Building Advance
ISRO Notification 2026 – Other Important Guidelines
- Only Indian nationals are eligible to apply.
- Selected candidates are liable to be posted/transferred to any ISRO centre or DOS unit in India.
- Number of vacancies is provisional and subject to change.
- Candidates from Central/State Government, PSUs, or Autonomous Bodies must submit a No Objection Certificate (NOC) at the time of the Skill Test.
- Reimbursement of second-class train fare (to and fro) is provided for the Skill Test only, not for the Written Test.
- Any false information detected at any stage will lead to disqualification.
- Legal jurisdiction for recruitment-related disputes lies with Bangalore, Karnataka.
- Canvassing in any form leads to disqualification
Where Can I Get Official Updates on ISRO Recruitment 2026?
Candidates should regularly visit the official ISRO website (www.isro.gov.in) and check their registered email (including spam/junk folders) for hall tickets, call letters, and other updates.
Who Should I Contact for Queries Regarding ISRO Recruitment 2026?
For clarifications, candidates should first check the FAQs on the ISRO website. If doubts persist, they can email rmt-icrb@isro.gov.in.
With 240+ vacancies across Assistant, JPA, UDC, and Stenographer posts, candidates should start their preparation immediately — focusing on English Language, Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning, General Knowledge, and (for JPA/Stenographer aspirants) shorthand speed practice.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is the Latest ISRO Recruitment 2026?
ISRO Recruitment 2026 is a notification (Advt No. ISRO:ICRB:01(A-JPA):2026 dated 27-07-2026) released by the ISRO Centralised Recruitment Board (ICRB) for filling 244 vacancies of Assistant, Junior Personal Assistant (JPA), Upper Division Clerk (UDC), and Stenographer posts.
How many vacancies are there in ISRO Recruitment 2026?
There are a total of 244 vacancies — 113 for Assistant, 81 for JPA, 22 for UDC, 10 for Stenographer, 17 for Assistant (Autonomous Bodies), and 1 for JPA (Autonomous Bodies).
What is the last date to apply for ISRO Recruitment 2026?
The online application window is open from 27-07-2026 (10:00 AM) to 16-08-2026 (11:55 PM).
What is the eligibility criteria for ISRO Recruitment 2026?
Candidates need a graduation degree with minimum 60% marks or CGPA of 6.32 (10-point scale) from a recognised university, along with computer proficiency. JPA/Stenographer posts additionally require 60 wpm English Stenography speed or a Diploma with one year of stenography experience.
What is the age limit for ISRO Recruitment 2026?
The upper age limit is 28 years as on 16-08-2026, with relaxation up to 31 years for OBC and 33 years for SC/ST candidates on reserved posts.
What is the selection process for ISRO Recruitment 2026?
Selection involves a Written Test followed by a Skill Test (Computer Literacy Test for all posts, plus a Stenography Test for JPA/Stenographer posts). Final merit is based on written test marks among candidates who qualify the skill test
Where will the ISRO written exam be conducted?
The written test will be held at 38 centres across India, including Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Mumbai, Thiruvananthapuram, and other major cities.
How can I apply for ISRO Recruitment 2026?
Applications must be submitted online only through the official ISRO website, with fee payment via the Bharatkosh e-Payment Gateway (Net Banking/UPI/Debit Card).
Can women apply for ISRO Recruitment 2026?
Yes, the government actively encourages women candidates to apply to maintain gender balance in the workforce, and women candidates also receive full application fee refund benefits.
Is the ISRO Recruitment 2026 post permanent or temporary?
The posts are temporary but likely to continue, as stated in the official notification.
