ISRO Recruitment 2026 Notification Out for 242 vacancies, including Assistant, UDC, JPA and Stenographer posts. Apply Online till 16 August 2026.
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), under the Department of Space, has announced 242 vacancies for Assistant, Upper Division Clerk (UDC), Junior Personal Assistant (JPA) and Stenographer posts through Advertisement No. ISRO:ICRB:01(A-JPA):2026. Candidates with a graduation degree and the prescribed computer or stenography skills can apply online through the official ISRO website.
The posts carry Level 4 of the Pay Matrix with a minimum basic salary of Rs. 25,500 per month. The vacancies are available across ISRO centres and units in Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Hassan, Hyderabad, Mahendragiri, New Delhi, Sriharikota and Thiruvananthapuram. The last date for online registration is 16 August 2026.
ISRO Recruitment 2026 Notification Details
ISRO has issued the recruitment notice under Advertisement No. ISRO:ICRB:01(A-JPA):2026 for filling 242 administrative and stenography-related vacancies. Candidates should read the detailed notification published on the official ISRO website before submitting the application.
| Advertisement Number | ISRO:ICRB:01(A-JPA):2026 |
| CBC Number | 49101/11/0003/2627 |
| Employment News Reference | EN 17/40 |
| Total Vacancies | 242 |
| Last Date | 16 August 2026 |
ISRO Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Organisation | Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) |
| Department | Department of Space, Government of India |
| Advertisement Number | ISRO:ICRB:01(A-JPA):2026 |
| Post Names | Assistant, Upper Division Clerk, Junior Personal Assistant and Stenographer |
| Total Vacancies | 242 |
| Qualification | Graduation or prescribed diploma with relevant skills and experience, depending on the post |
| Age Limit | Up to 28 years for UR candidates |
| Salary | Level 4; minimum basic pay of Rs. 25,500 per month |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Start Date | To be confirmed through the official detailed notification |
| Last Date to Apply | 16 August 2026 |
| Selection Process | Written Test and subsequent stages as prescribed by ISRO |
| Job Locations | Various ISRO centres and units in India |
| Official Website | isro.gov.in
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ISRO Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release Date | 27-07-2026 (as printed in the notification) |
| Start of Online Application | Not specified |
| Last Date for Online Registration | 16 August 2026 |
| Written Test Date | Not yet released |
| Admit Card Release | Not yet released |
The detailed online application schedule and application link will be updated after they are activated on the official ISRO website.
ISRO Assistant, UDC, JPA & Stenographer Vacancy Details 2026
Vacancies are distributed across eight ISRO Centres/Units under six post codes. Post No. 1, 3 and 5 correspond to Assistant/Upper Division Clerk category posts, while Post No. 2, 4 and 6 correspond to Junior Personal Assistant/Stenographer category posts, as per the official notification.
| Zone | Post No.1 | Post No.2 | Post No.3 | Post No.4 | Post No.5 | Post No.6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ahmedabad | 27 | 21 | – | – | 11 | 01 |
| Bengaluru | 24 | 19 | 22 | 10 | – | – |
| Hassan | 01 | 02 | – | – | – | – |
| Hyderabad | 13 | 02 | – | – | – | – |
| Mahendragiri | 07 | 02 | – | – | – | – |
| New Delhi | 01 | – | – | – | – | – |
| Sriharikota | 32 | 14 | – | – | 03 | – |
| Thiruvananthapuram | 06 | 21 | – | – | 03 | – |
| Total | 111 | 81 | 22 | 10 | 17 | 01 |
Category-wise/post code-wise reservation points are not detailed in this notification excerpt. Candidates should check the official ISRO website, www.isro.gov.in, for the full reservation roster.
ISRO Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria
Eligibility differs by post category, with a common requirement of computer proficiency and, for JPA/Stenographer posts, an additional stenography speed requirement.
Educational Qualification – 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, as declared by any recognized University
- Graduation must have been completed within the minimum stipulated duration of the course as prescribed by the University
- Proficiency in the use of computers
Educational Qualification – Junior Personal Assistant / Stenographer (Post No. 2, 4, 6)
- Graduation with a minimum of 60% marks or CGPA of 6.32 on a 10-point scale, completed within the minimum stipulated duration of the course, OR
- Diploma in Commercial/Secretarial Practice with a minimum of 60% marks or CGPA of 6.32 on a 10-point scale, completed within the minimum stipulated duration, plus one year of experience as Steno-Typist/Stenographer
- A minimum speed of 60 w.p.m. in English Shorthand/Stenography
- Proficiency in the use of computers
Candidates holding a Diploma in Commercial Practice (DCP) or Diploma in Commercial and Computer Practice (DCCP), along with an Apprenticeship Training Certificate issued by the Board of Apprenticeship Training (BOAT) under the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (Apprenticeship Act 1961), will have this considered equivalent to one year of Steno-Typist/Stenographer experience.
CGPA/Percentage Reckoning Rules
- Where a University’s Degree Certificate or Consolidated Mark-sheet mentions both CGPA and percentage, at least one of the two criteria must meet ISRO/DOS eligibility norms.
- Where only CGPA is mentioned, the CGPA itself must meet ISRO/DOS eligibility criteria; conversion of CGPA to percentage is not permitted for determining eligibility, regardless of any conversion formula prescribed by the University.
- For Dual/Integrated Degree Programmes, if CGPA/percentage for Graduation and Post-Graduation are mentioned separately, the Graduation-level figure is reckoned.
- If a common CGPA/percentage is given for the entire Dual/Integrated Degree course, that combined figure is used for eligibility.
- Where no CGPA/percentage formula is prescribed for a Dual/Integrated Degree, the cumulative CGPA/percentage as per the Final/Consolidated Mark Sheet applies.
- These rules apply uniformly irrespective of whether the University prescribes a conversion formula.
ISRO Recruitment 2026 Age Limit
| Category | Upper Age Limit (as on 16-08-2026) |
|---|---|
| General/UR | 28 years |
| OBC | 31 years |
| SC/ST | 33 years |
Age relaxation, wherever posts are reserved, is also applicable to serving Government employees, Ex-Servicemen, Persons with Benchmark Disabilities, meritorious Sportspersons, Widows, Divorced women, and women judicially separated from their husbands and not remarried, as per extant Government of India orders.
ISRO Recruitment 2026 Salary and Pay Scale
Selected candidates for Assistant, Junior Personal Assistant, Upper Division Clerk and Stenographer posts will be placed in Level 4 of the Pay Matrix, with a minimum basic pay of Rs. 25,500 per month. In addition to basic pay, the following allowances/benefits are admissible as per extant Central Government rules:
- Dearness Allowance (DA)
- House Rent Allowance (HRA)
- Transport Allowance
- New Pension Scheme
- Medical facilities for self and dependents, subsidised canteen, limited quarters facility (in lieu of HRA)
- Leave Travel Concession (LTC)
- Group Insurance
- House Building Advance (HBA)
ISRO Recruitment 2026 Application Fee
Candidates must initially pay a processing fee of Rs. 500. The actual application fee is Rs. 100. Refunds will be processed only for candidates who appear in the Written Test, subject to the conditions prescribed by ISRO.
| Women, SC, ST, PwBD and Ex-Servicemen | Full Rs. 500 refunded after appearing in the Written Test |
| Other Candidates | Rs. 400 refunded after appearing in the Written Test; Rs. 100 retained as application fee |
The processing fee is refunded only to candidates who appear in the Written Test, as per the terms above.
ISRO Recruitment 2026 Selection Process
The selection process includes a Written Test. ISRO may conduct a skill test or other post-specific stages for shortlisted candidates as prescribed in the detailed notification. Candidates should check the official notification for the complete examination scheme, qualifying standards and document-verification requirements.
How to Apply for ISRO Recruitment 2026
- Visit the official ISRO website: www.isro.gov.in
- Navigate to the Careers/Recruitment section and locate Advt No. ISRO:ICRB:01(A-JPA):2026
- Read the detailed notification carefully to confirm eligibility for the post applied for
- Register/log in and complete the online application form
- Upload the required documents/photograph and signature as specified in the detailed notification
- Pay the applicable processing fee online
- Submit the application before the last date, 16 August 2026
- Save/print the confirmation page for future reference
ISRO Recruitment 2026 Important Instructions
- Candidates should visit www.isro.gov.in for full details on posts, eligibility, and reservation points.
- CGPA-to-percentage conversion is not permitted for determining eligibility, even if a University prescribes a conversion formula.
- Diploma in Commercial Practice/Diploma in Commercial and Computer Practice candidates with a NATS/BOAT Apprenticeship Training Certificate may count it as equivalent to one year of Steno-Typist/Stenographer experience.
- The last date for online registration is 16 August 2026; the Government encourages candidates to apply well in advance to avoid last-minute technical issues.
ISRO Recruitment 2026 Important Links
- Employment News Notification PDF: Click here
- Official Website: Click here
- Apply Link : Click here
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