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The ISRO Recruitment 2026 notification (Advt No. ISRO:ICRB:01(A-JPA):2026 dated 27-07-2026) for Assistant, Junior Personal Assistant (JPA), Upper Division Clerk (UDC), and Stenographer posts follows a well-defined two-stage selection process. If you’re searching for ISRO selection process 2026, ISRO Assistant exam pattern, ISRO Stenographer skill test, or ISRO UDC cut off marks, this blog covers every detail released by the ISRO Centralised Recruitment Board (ICRB) — straight from the official advertisement.
ISRO Recruitment 2026 Selection Process PDF Download
The official ISRO Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF contains complete details of the selection process, including the written test syllabus, exam pattern, skill test, qualifying marks, and document verification. Candidates should carefully review the notification to understand each stage of the recruitment process before starting their preparation. Download the official PDF from the link below to check the complete selection criteria.
ISRO Notification 2026 Details
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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 Recruitment 2026 Selection Process – Overview
The ISRO selection process 2026 consists of two stages:
- Written Test (Objective Type, Computer Based/Offline as notified)
- Skill Test (Computer Literacy Test for all posts + Stenography Test additionally for JPA/Stenographer posts)
Final selection/merit is based purely on marks scored in the Written Test, among candidates who qualify the Skill Test. The Skill Test is qualifying in nature and does not contribute to the final merit list.
ISRO Written Test 2026 – Exam Pattern, Syllabus & Qualifying Marks
The written test pattern differs for the two post categories.
Written Test Pattern for Assistant & UDC (Post No. 1, 3 & 5) – Annexure-II
- Duration: 150 minutes (with compensation time for PwBD candidates)
- Question Type: Single Objective Type paper
- Marking Scheme: +1 mark for every correct answer, -0.25 negative marking for every wrong answer
| Part | Subject | No. of Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | General English | 50 | 50 |
| B | Quantitative Aptitude | 50 | 50 |
| C | General Intelligence & Reasoning Ability | 50 | 50 |
| D | General Knowledge | 50 | 50 |
| Total | 200 | 200 |
Written Test Pattern for JPA & Stenographer (Post No. 2, 4 & 6) – Annexure-III
- Duration: 150 minutes (with compensation time for PwBD candidates)
- Question Type: Single Objective Type paper
- Marking Scheme: +1 mark for correct answer, -0.25 negative marking for wrong answer
| Part | Subject | No. of Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | English Language & Comprehension | 100 | 100 |
| B | General Intelligence & Reasoning Ability | 50 | 50 |
| C | Quantitative Aptitude & General Knowledge | 50 | 50 |
| Total | 200 | 200 |
ISRO Written Test Syllabus 2026Â – Updated TopicsÂ
General English / English Language & Comprehension: Understanding and knowledge of the language, ability to write correctly, precisely and effectively, correct use of words, idioms and phrases.
Quantitative Aptitude: Number System, Percentages, Profit & Loss, Discount, Ratio & Proportion, Mixture & Allegation, Averages, Simple & Compound Interest, Time & Distance, Time & Work, Pipe & Cistern, Boat & Stream, Partnership, Surds & Indices, LCM & HCF, Simplification, Geometry, Mensuration, Trigonometry, Algebra, Statistics & Data Interpretation.
General Intelligence & Reasoning Ability: Missing Number, Repeated Series, Analogy, Venn Diagram, Logical Arrangement of Words, Coding-Decoding, Sitting Arrangement, Ranking Arrangement, Dice, Cube & Cuboid, Calendar, Number Series, Coded Equation, Clock, Directions, Counting Figures, Alphabet-based problems, Sequence, Mirror & Water Image.
General Knowledge: Awareness of environment and its application to society, current affairs (National & International), History, Culture, Geography, Science, Polity, and Economy.
ISRO Written Test Qualifying Marks 2026 (Cut Off)
For Assistant/UDC (Parts A, B, C & D combined)
- UR Category: 50% marks
- Reserved Categories (against notified reserved vacancies): 40% marks
For JPA/Stenographer (Parts A, B & C combined)
- UR Category: 50% marks
- Reserved Categories (against notified reserved vacancies): 40% marks
ISRO Written Test Centres 2026 (38 Venues)
The written test will be conducted at:
| 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 |
ICRB reserves the right to cancel/change the test venue and reallot candidates to any other centre. Call letters are sent only via registered email ID — no hard copies are issued. No TA (Travel Allowance) is paid for the Written Test.
ISRO Skill Test 2026 – Shortlisting Ratio, Syllabus & Passing Criteria
Based on written test performance, candidates are shortlisted for the Skill Test in a 1:5 ratio (maximum) to the category-wise number of vacancies, with a minimum of 10 candidates (aggregate minimum of 10 for JPA/Stenographer). For reserved vacancies, distinct/additional candidates are shortlisted separately in the 1:5 ratio, without regard to reserved candidates already shortlisted under the UR category.
If sufficient candidates don’t qualify the Skill Test for empanelment (select list + waitlist), additional candidates are shortlisted in the 1:5 ratio to cover the shortfall.
Skill Test for Assistant/UDC – Computer Literacy Test (Annexure-IV)
| Module | Marks |
|---|---|
| MS Word | 35 |
| MS Excel | 35 |
| MS PowerPoint | 30 |
| Total | 100 |
| Duration | 75 minutes |
MS Word Syllabus
Opening & saving files, editing text documents, insert/delete/cut/copy/paste/undo/redo, find & replace, formatting pages & margins, converting file formats, toolbars, formatting text (font style, size, colour, bold/italic/underline), paragraph formatting, page styles, borders & shading, creating & formatting tables, inserting clip art/pictures, spell check, mail merge, templates, tracking changes, printing, and shortcut keys.
MS Excel Syllabus
Spreadsheet basics, menus, formula editing, toolbars, opening/saving files, cell/row/column addressing, entering & deleting data, inserting functions, formula setting (totals, other formulas), formatting spreadsheets (labelling, alignment, borders, shading, hiding rows/columns), sorting, filtering, validation, consolidation, subtotal, creating charts, printing, and error checking.
MS PowerPoint Syllabus
Opening new presentations, templates, backgrounds, presentation layouts, adding text/style/colour/gradient fills, arranging objects, headers & footers, slide layouts, and inserting graphics/pictures/tables.
Passing Criteria – ISRO 2026 Computer Literacy Test
- UR Category: 60% marks
- Reserved Categories (against notified reserved vacancies): 50% marks
Skill Test for JPA/Stenographer – Two Components
(i) Computer Literacy Test
Same syllabus and passing criteria as above (60% UR / 50% Reserved).
(ii) Stenography Test (Annexure-V)
- Shorthand dictation: 300 words @ 60 words per minute (5 minutes)
- Transcription on computer: 30 minutes (with compensation time for PwBD candidates)
- Shorthand method: Must be as per Pittman’s Shorthand only (longhand not permitted; failing this, the transcript will not be evaluated)
Passing Criteria – ISRO 2026 Stenography Test
- UR Category: Maximum 10% mistakes allowed
- Reserved Categories (against notified reserved vacancies): Maximum 12% mistakes allowed
How Stenography Test Mistakes Are Calculated
Full Mistakes include:
- Every omission of a word or figure (each omitted word in a group counted separately)
- Every substitution of a word or figure
- Every addition of a word/figure not in the dictated passage
Half Mistakes include:
- Wrong spelling (including transposed or omitted letters) — counted once even if repeated
- Wrong use of singular/plural
- Small letter at the start of a sentence
ISRO Exam 2026 – Final Merit List & Tie-Breaker Criteria
Final selection is based solely on Written Test marks among candidates who qualify the Skill Test.
Tie-Breaker for Assistant/UDC (in order of application)
- Marks scored in General Intelligence & Reasoning Ability in the written test
- Date of birth — older candidate placed higher
Tie-Breaker for JPA/Stenographer (in order of application)
- Marks scored in English Language & Comprehension in the written test
- Date of birth — older candidate placed higher
Other Guidelines on the ISRO Selection Process 2026
- Answer Keys will be published on the ISRO website within 3 working days of the Written Test.
- Candidates can raise objections within 5 days of answer key publication, only through the designated online link. Objections received after this period or via any other mode will not be considered.
- TA (Travel Allowance) is reimbursed only for the Skill Test — second-class train fare (to and fro) by the shortest route from the city indicated in the application to the Skill Test venue. Change of address/city for this purpose is not entertained.
- Candidates must produce all original documents at the time of the Skill Test in support of details furnished online.
- If any information furnished online is found false, the candidate will not be permitted to appear for the Skill Test, and TA will not be paid.
- Candidates employed under Central/State Government, PSUs, or Autonomous Bodies must submit a No Objection Certificate (NOC) at the time of the Skill Test — failure to do so means the candidate cannot appear for the Skill Test and forfeits TA and further participation.
- ISRO/ICRB reserves the right to change qualifying criteria for the Written Test and Skill Test due to administrative reasons.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ISRO Selection Process 2026 for Assistant, JPA, UDC, and Stenographer posts?
The ISRO Selection Process 2026 consists of a Written Test followed by a Skill Test. Candidates who qualify the written examination are shortlisted for the Skill Test in a maximum ratio of 1:5 based on the number of vacancies in each category.
Is there a Skill Test in the ISRO Recruitment 2026 Selection Process?
Yes. All shortlisted candidates must appear for the Skill Test. For Assistant and UDC posts, the Skill Test consists of a Computer Literacy Test. For Junior Personal Assistant (JPA) and Stenographer posts, the Skill Test includes both a Computer Literacy Test and a Stenography Test.
What are the qualifying marks in the ISRO Written Test 2026?
General (UR) category candidates must score at least 50% qualifying marks, while candidates belonging to reserved categories must secure 40% qualifying marks against reserved vacancies.
What are the qualifying marks in the ISRO Computer Literacy Test?
Candidates belonging to the UR category must obtain 60% marks, while reserved category candidates must secure 50% marks against notified reserved vacancies.
What is the qualifying criterion for the ISRO Stenography Test 2026?
For Junior Personal Assistant and Stenographer posts, UR candidates can have a maximum of 10% mistakes, while reserved category candidates can have up to 12% mistakes in the Stenography Test.
What happens if enough candidates do not qualify the ISRO Skill Test?
If sufficient candidates do not qualify the Skill Test for preparation of the select list and wait list, ISRO may call additional candidates for the Skill Test in the prescribed 1:5 ratio to fill the shortfall.
Is the ISRO Written Exam conducted in multiple cities?
Yes. The written examination is scheduled to be conducted across 38 exam cities throughout India. However, ISRO reserves the right to change or reallocate examination centres if required.
Is there a separate selection process for Assistant and JPA posts in ISRO?
Yes. While both posts require a written examination and skill test, Assistant/UDC candidates appear only for the Computer Literacy Test, whereas JPA/Stenographer candidates must qualify both the Computer Literacy Test and the Stenography Test.
Will reserved category candidates get relaxation in the ISRO Selection Process?
Yes. Reserved category candidates receive relaxed qualifying marks in both the written examination and the skill test as specified in the official notification.
Is the final merit list prepared after the Skill Test in ISRO Recruitment 2026?
Yes. Candidates who qualify the required stages of the recruitment process and meet the prescribed eligibility and performance criteria are considered for empanelment in the select list and wait list.
