The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), through the ISRO Centralised Recruitment Board (ICRB), has released Advertisement No. ISRO:ICRB:01(A-JPA):2026 dated 27 July 2026 on the official website isro.gov.in, inviting online applications for 244 vacancies across four posts – Assistant (113), Junior Personal Assistant/JPA (82), Upper Division Clerk/UDC (22) and Stenographer (10) – including posts under Autonomous Institutions under the Department of Space (DOS). All posts are at Level 4 of the Pay Matrix with a minimum basic pay of Rs. 25,500 per month. The online application window opened on 27 July 2026 at 10:00 AM and closes on 16 August 2026 at 11:55 PM. Candidates must hold a Graduation with minimum 60% marks (or CGPA of 6.32 on a 10-point scale) with computer proficiency, and must be within the prescribed age limit as on 16 August 2026. Selection is through a Written Test followed by a Skill Test, with final merit based on written test marks alone, from among skill test qualifiers.
Important Note: Four things every candidate must verify before applying. First, the minimum marks requirement is 60% (CGPA 6.32/10) in graduation – not just a pass – and the degree must have been completed within the stipulated duration of the course. Candidates with arrears, extended duration or marks below 60% are not eligible. Second, the application fee structure has a refund mechanism – all candidates pay Rs. 500/- processing fee initially, but Rs. 400/- is refunded to general/OBC/EWS candidates who appear in the written test; the entire Rs. 500/- is refunded to Women, SC, ST, PwBD and Ex-Servicemen candidates who appear in the test. No refund if absent from the written test. Third, candidates can apply for more than one post (e.g., both Assistant and JPA), but must choose the same written test centre for all posts; applying for the same post in different zones is not permitted. Fourth, for JPA and Stenographer posts, in addition to graduation/diploma, candidates must have a minimum stenography speed of 60 words per minute in English – this is a non-negotiable eligibility condition, not just a skill test criterion.
ISRO ICRB Recruitment 2026 – Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) / Department of Space, Government of India |
| Recruiting Body | ISRO Centralised Recruitment Board (ICRB) |
| Advertisement No. | ISRO:ICRB:01(A-JPA):2026 |
| Advertisement Date | 27 July 2026 |
| Posts | Assistant, Junior Personal Assistant (JPA), Upper Division Clerk (UDC), Stenographer |
| Total Vacancies | 244 |
| Pay Level | Level 4 of Pay Matrix (Min. Basic Pay Rs. 25,500/month) |
| Application Mode | Online only – isro.gov.in |
| Application Opens | 27 July 2026, 10:00 AM |
| Last Date to Apply | 16 August 2026, 11:55 PM |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 16 August 2026 |
| Age Reckoning Date | 16 August 2026 |
| Official Website | isro.gov.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date / Time |
|---|---|
| Advertisement Released | 27 July 2026 |
| Online Application Opens | 27 July 2026, 10:00 AM |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 16 August 2026, 11:55 PM |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 16 August 2026 |
| Age Reckoning Date | 16 August 2026 |
| Answer Key Publication | Within 3 working days of Written Test |
| Objection Window for Answer Key | Within 5 days of answer key publication |
Vacancy Details – Post-wise
| Post No. | Post | Institutions / Zones | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Assistant | ISRO (Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Hassan, Hyderabad, Mahendragiri, New Delhi, Sriharikota, Thiruvananthapuram) | 113 |
| 2 | Junior Personal Assistant (JPA) | ISRO (Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Hassan, Hyderabad, Mahendragiri, Sriharikota, Thiruvananthapuram) | 81 |
| 3 | Upper Division Clerk (UDC) | Bengaluru | 22 |
| 4 | Stenographer | Bengaluru | 10 |
| 5 | Assistant (Autonomous Institutions under DOS) | Ahmedabad, Sriharikota (NARL, Gadanki), Thiruvananthapuram | 17 |
| 6 | Junior Personal Assistant (Autonomous Institutions under DOS) | Ahmedabad | 1 |
| Total | 244 |
Zone-wise Vacancy – Assistant (Post No. 1)
| 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 |
Zone-wise Vacancy – Junior Personal Assistant (Post No. 2)
| 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 | 0 | 03 | 21 |
| Total | 50 | 11 | 08 | 05 | 07 | 81 |
Educational Qualification
| Post | Minimum Qualification |
|---|---|
| Assistant (Post 1, 3 and 5) / Upper Division Clerk | Graduation with minimum 60% marks or CGPA of 6.32 on a 10-point scale from a recognized university, completed within the stipulated duration of the course, and proficiency in the use of computers |
| Junior Personal Assistant (Post 2, 4 and 6) / Stenographer | Graduation with minimum 60% marks or CGPA of 6.32/10 (completed within stipulated duration) OR Diploma in Commercial Practice (DCP) / Diploma in Secretarial Practice (DSP) with the same marks criteria plus one year of experience as Steno-Typist/Stenographer; AND minimum speed of 60 words per minute in English Stenography; AND proficiency in the use of computers |
Note for DCP/DSP holders: An Apprenticeship Training Certificate under BOAT/NATS is considered equivalent to one year of Steno-Typist/Stenographer experience for the JPA/Stenographer posts.
Age Limit (as on 16 August 2026)
| Category | Maximum Age | Date of Birth – On or After |
|---|---|---|
| UR / EWS | 28 years | 17 August 1998 |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 31 years | 17 August 1995 |
| SC / ST | 33 years | 17 August 1993 |
Additional age relaxation applies to Serving Government Employees, Ex-Servicemen, Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD), Meritorious Sportspersons, Widows, Divorced Women and Women Judicially Separated (not remarried), as per Government of India orders.
Application Fee
| Applicants | Processing Fee (Paid Initially) | Actual Application Fee | Refund After Appearing in Written Test |
|---|---|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | Rs. 500/- | Rs. 100/- | Rs. 400/- refunded |
| Women / SC / ST / PwBD / Ex-Servicemen | Rs. 500/- | Nil | Rs. 500/- fully refunded |
Important: Refund is processed only for candidates who actually appear in the Written Test. Candidates absent from the written test will not receive any refund. Payment is through Bharatkosh e-Payment gateway – Internet Banking, UPI or Debit Card (domestic only). No other mode accepted.
Pay Scale and Benefits
| Component | Details |
|---|---|
| Pay Level | Level 4 of Pay Matrix |
| Minimum Basic Pay | Rs. 25,500/- per month |
| Allowances | Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), Transport Allowance |
| Pension | New Pension Scheme (NPS) |
| Other Benefits | Medical facilities for self and dependents, subsidised canteen, limited quarters (in lieu of HRA), Leave Travel Concession (LTC), Group Insurance, House Building Advance |
Selection Process
Stage 1 – Written Test (Objective Type)
For Assistant / UDC (Post Nos. 1, 3 and 5):
| Part | Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | General English | 50 | 50 |
| B | Quantitative Aptitude | 50 | 50 |
| C | General Intelligence and Reasoning | 50 | 50 |
| D | General Knowledge | 50 | 50 |
| Total | 200 | 200 |
For JPA / Stenographer (Post Nos. 2, 4 and 6):
| Part | Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | English Language and Comprehension | 100 | 100 |
| B | General Intelligence and Reasoning | 50 | 50 |
| C | Quantitative Aptitude and General Knowledge | 50 | 50 |
| Total | 200 | 200 |
Common rules for both papers:
- Duration: 150 minutes (with additional compensatory time for PwBD candidates)
- Marking: +1 per correct answer; -0.25 per wrong answer
- Qualifying marks: 50% for UR/EWS; 40% for reserved category candidates (against reserved vacancies)
- Written test will be held at 38 venues across India
Stage 2 – Skill Test
Candidates shortlisted from the written test in a ratio of up to 1:5 against category-wise vacancies:
| Post | Skill Test Components | Passing Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant / UDC | Computer Literacy Test (MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint) | 60% for UR; 50% for Reserved |
| JPA / Stenographer | Computer Literacy Test + Stenography Test (300 words @ 60 wpm shorthand, 30-minute computer transcription) | Computer Literacy: 60% (UR) / 50% (Reserved); Stenography: Max 10% errors (UR) / Max 12% errors (Reserved) |
Final selection is based on marks in the Written Test, from among candidates who qualify the Skill Test. Tie-breaking order: (a) marks in General Intelligence and Reasoning (for Post 1/3/5) or English Language and Comprehension (for Post 2/4/6); (b) date of birth – older candidate preferred.
Written Test Venues (38 Cities)
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.
How to Apply for ISRO ICRB Recruitment 2026
- Visit the official ISRO website – Click Here
- Navigate to the Careers / Recruitment section and click on the ISRO ICRB Recruitment 2026 link (Advt. No. ISRO:ICRB:01(A-JPA):2026).
- Apply online through the direct application portal – Click Here
- Register with a valid email ID and mobile number. All hall tickets and communications will be sent only by email/SMS – no hard copies will be sent.
- Fill in all personal, educational and experience details accurately.
- Upload a recent colour passport-size photograph (.jpg/.jpeg, 20-50 KB, 200×230 pixels) and signature (.jpg/.jpeg, 10-20 KB, 140×60 pixels).
- Upload category certificate (SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen) where applicable.
- Select the post(s) applied for and the written test city.
- Pay the processing fee of Rs. 500/- (per application) through Bharatkosh – Internet Banking, UPI or Debit Card (domestic).
- Submit the application and note the application number for all future communications.
Important Instructions
- Candidates applying for more than one post must select the same written test city for all posts. A separate application and fee must be submitted for each post applied for.
- Candidates currently employed in Central/State Government, PSUs or Autonomous Bodies must submit a valid No Objection Certificate (NOC) from their employer at the Skill Test stage – no NOC means no entry to Skill Test, and no TA will be paid.
- OBC-NCL certificate must be valid and in the Central Government format as on the last date of application (16 August 2026). EWS Income and Asset Certificate must be for financial year 2026-27.
- TA is payable (second-class rail fare, shortest route) for the Skill Test only – not for the Written Test.
- Answer keys will be published within 3 working days of the Written Test. Objections may be raised only through the designated online link within 5 days – no other mode of objection is accepted.
- Appointees are liable to be posted or transferred to any ISRO/DOS centre across India. These are temporary posts but likely to continue.
- Beware of fake offer letters – ISRO has advised candidates not to respond to any unsolicited offer of appointment.
- Legal jurisdiction for disputes: Bangalore, Karnataka.
Important Links
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Apply Online (Direct Link) | Click Here |
| Official Notification PDF (Bilingual) | Click Here |
| ISRO Official Website | Click Here |
ISRO ICRB Recruitment 2026 – FAQs
Q1. What is ISRO ICRB Recruitment 2026?
✅ It is a recruitment by ISRO (Indian Space Research Organisation) through the ISRO Centralised Recruitment Board (ICRB) for 244 posts – Assistant (113), JPA (81), UDC (22) and Stenographer (10), including posts under Autonomous Institutions under the Department of Space – at Level 4 of the Pay Matrix, under Advertisement No. ISRO:ICRB:01(A-JPA):2026.
Q2. What is the last date to apply for ISRO ICRB Recruitment 2026?
✅ The last date to apply online and pay the processing fee is 16 August 2026 at 11:55 PM at isro.gov.in.
Q3. What is the educational qualification required?
✅ Graduation with minimum 60% marks or CGPA of 6.32/10, completed within the stipulated duration, from a recognized university, plus computer proficiency. For JPA and Stenographer posts, a minimum English stenography speed of 60 words per minute is also mandatory. Diploma (DCP/DSP) holders with equivalent marks and one year of steno experience are also eligible for JPA/Stenographer posts.
Q4. What is the age limit for ISRO ICRB Recruitment 2026?
✅ As on 16 August 2026 – 28 years for UR/EWS (DOB on or after 17-08-1998); 31 years for OBC (DOB on or after 17-08-1995); 33 years for SC/ST (DOB on or after 17-08-1993). Additional relaxation for Government employees, Ex-Servicemen, PwBD and other eligible categories.
Q5. What is the application fee and is there a refund?
✅ All candidates pay Rs. 500/- processing fee per application. The actual application fee is Rs. 100/-. After appearing in the Written Test, General/OBC/EWS candidates get Rs. 400/- refunded; Women/SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen candidates get the full Rs. 500/- refunded. No refund if absent from the Written Test.
Q6. What is the selection process?
✅ Two stages – Written Test (objective, 200 questions, 200 marks, 150 minutes, -0.25 negative marking, qualifying: 50% for UR/40% for Reserved) followed by Skill Test (Computer Literacy Test for Assistant/UDC; Computer Literacy + Stenography Test for JPA/Stenographer). Final merit is based on Written Test marks from among Skill Test qualifiers.
Q7. What is the pay scale for ISRO Assistant, JPA, UDC and Stenographer?
✅ All posts are at Level 4 of the Pay Matrix with minimum basic pay of Rs. 25,500/- per month, plus DA, HRA, Transport Allowance and other Central Government benefits including medical facilities, LTC, Group Insurance and House Building Advance.
Q8. Can I apply for more than one post?
✅ Yes. Candidates can apply for multiple posts (e.g., both Assistant and JPA), paying a separate fee for each application. However, the same written test centre must be selected for all posts, and applying for the same post in two different zones is not permitted.
Q9. What are the Written Test venues?
✅ The Written Test will be held across 38 cities – including Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Mumbai, Pune, Thiruvananthapuram, Jaipur, Lucknow, Guwahati, Bhopal, Chandigarh, Patna, and others. The complete list is given in the official notification at isro.gov.in.
Q10. Where will selected candidates be posted?
✅ ISRO has centres and units in Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Hassan, Hyderabad, Mahendragiri, New Delhi, Sriharikota and Thiruvananthapuram, among others. Appointees are liable to be transferred or posted to any Centre/Unit of ISRO/DOS at any time based on requirement.
Disclaimer
The information above is compiled from the official ISRO ICRB Recruitment 2026 notification (Advt. No. ISRO:ICRB:01(A-JPA):2026) dated 27 July 2026, issued by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) / Department of Space, Government of India, as available on the official ISRO website isro.gov.in. Vacancy numbers are provisional and ISRO reserves the right to increase or decrease or not fill posts without assigning reasons. Candidates are advised to download the complete official bilingual notification PDF from isro.gov.in and read all terms carefully before applying. All links above lead only to the official ISRO website and the official application portal.
