The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has released the ISRO Recruitment 2026 Notification for 242 vacancies of Assistant, Upper Division Clerk (UDC), Junior Personal Assistant (JPA), and Stenographer. This recruitment offers an excellent opportunity for graduates seeking a prestigious Central Government job under the Department of Space.
Eligible candidates can submit their online applications from 27 July 2026 to 16 August 2026 through the official ISRO recruitment portal. Candidates are advised to carefully read the official notification before applying.
ISRO Recruitment 2026 Notification Reference
- Advertisement No.: ISRO: ICRB:01(A-JPA):2026, dated 27-07-2026
- CBC No.: 49101/11/0003/2627
- Reference: EN 17/40
- Official Employment News Notification
ISRO Recruitment 2026 Quick Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), Department of Space |
| Advertisement No. | ISRO:ICRB:01(A-JPA):2026 |
| Posts | Assistant, Upper Division Clerk (UDC), Junior Personal Assistant (JPA), Stenographer |
| Total Vacancies | 242 |
| Pay Level | Level 4 of Pay Matrix (minimum basic pay Rs. 25,500 p.m.) |
| Job Locations | Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Hassan, Hyderabad, Mahendragiri, New Delhi, Sriharikota, Thiruvananthapuram, and Autonomous Bodies |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Official Website | www.isro.gov.in |
| Last Date to Apply | 16 August 2026 |
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ISRO Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification 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 |
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 |
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.
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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.
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
| Category | Fee Structure |
|---|---|
| All candidates (initial payment) | Rs. 500/- processing fee, paid uniformly by all candidates at the time of application |
| Actual Application Fee | Rs. 100/- for all posts |
| Women / SC / ST / PwBD / Ex-Servicemen (exempted categories, appearing in Written Test) | Full refund of Rs. 500/- |
| All other candidates (appearing in Written Test) | Refund of Rs. 400/- (i.e., Rs. 100/- Application Fee is deducted) |
ISRO Recruitment 2026 Selection Process
The notification confirms that shortlisted candidates will appear for a Written Test, since fee refunds are explicitly linked to Written Test appearance. Further stages of selection (such as skill test, interview, or document verification) are not specified in this notification; candidates should refer to the detailed notification or updates on www.isro.gov.in for the complete selection process.
Required Documents
The list of documents required at the time of application or Written Test is not specified in this notification. Candidates are generally advised to keep the following ready, subject to confirmation from the detailed ISRO notification:
- Educational certificates and mark-sheets/consolidated mark-sheet
- Category certificate (SC/ST/OBC/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen), if applicable
- Age proof
- Recent passport-size photograph and signature for online upload
- Valid ID proof
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
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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
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Official Website | https://www.isro.gov.in |
| Official Notification | Available Soon |
| Apply Online | Active from 27 July 2026 |
