ISRO Recruitment 2026: 267 Government Jobs for Assistant, UDC, JPA & Stenographer Posts
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), Department of Space, Government of India, has invited online applications for 267 vacancies for Assistant, Upper Division Clerk (UDC), Junior Personal Assistant (JPA), and Stenographer posts. Interested candidates holding the required eligibility can apply online till 20th August 2026 (11:59 pm). The ISRO written exam will be conducted on 21st September 2026. Candidates can check complete recruitment details from here.
🚀 ISRO Recruitment 2026 –
| Recruitment Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organization | Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) |
| Department | Department of Space, Government of India |
| Advertisement No. | ISRO: ICRB:01(A-JPA):2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 267 |
| Posts | Assistant, UDC, JPA & Stenographer |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Started | 27 July 2026 |
| Last Date | 20 August 2026 |
| Exam Date | 21 September 2026 |
| Exam Duration | 150 Minutes |
| Age Limit | 18–28 Years |
| Starting Basic Pay | ₹25,500/- |
| Official Website | isro.gov.in |
The recruitment details and dates are based on the current ISRO notification information.
📌 Post-Wise Vacancy Details
ISRO has announced vacancies across four major categories along with positions earmarked for autonomous institutions under the Department of Space.
| Post | Vacancies |
| Assistant | 135 |
| Junior Personal Assistant (JPA) | 81 |
| Upper Division Clerk (UDC) | 23 |
| Stenographer | 10 |
| Assistant – Autonomous Institutions | 17 |
| Junior Personal Assistant – Autonomous Institutions | 01 |
| Total | 267 |
The largest number of vacancies is available for Assistant posts, followed by Junior Personal Assistant positions.
🎓 Who Can Apply?
The eligibility requirements are different for Assistant/UDC and JPA/Stenographer posts.
For Assistant and UDC
Candidates should have:
- A Bachelor’s Degree/Graduation from a recognised university.
- At least 60% marks or equivalent CGPA of 6.32/10.
- The degree should have been completed within the prescribed duration.
- Computer proficiency is mandatory.
For JPA and Stenographer
Candidates can qualify through either:
- Graduation with a minimum of 60% marks / CGPA 6.32, or
- Diploma in Commercial/Secretarial Practice with at least 60% marks.
In addition, candidates applying for JPA/Stenographer posts are required to have:
- At least one year of experience as a Steno-Typist/Stenographer.
- Minimum 60 words per minute English stenography speed.
- Computer proficiency.
The required qualifications must be possessed by the closing date of the application.
Age Limit
The prescribed age limit is:
Minimum Age: 18 Years
Maximum Age: 28 Years
The age will be considered as per the date specified in the recruitment notification.
Relaxation in the upper age limit is available for eligible reserved and other categories according to Government of India rules. The source specifies the upper age limit can extend to 31 years for OBC candidates and 33 years for SC/ST candidates, subject to the applicable conditions.
💰 Application Fee
Candidates should pay the application fee through the prescribed Bharatkosh e-Payment Gateway.
| Application | Fee |
| Assistant / UDC | ₹500 |
| JPA / Stenographer | ₹500 |
| Applying for both categories | ₹1,000 |
Payment can be made through Internet Banking, UPI or an eligible domestic debit card.
ISRO Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
Don’t miss these important deadlines:
| Event | Date |
| Notification Released | 27 July 2026 |
| Online Application Begins | 27 July 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 20 August 2026 – 11:59 PM |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 20 August 2026 |
| Written Examination | 21 September 2026 |
Candidates should complete the application before the deadline rather than waiting for the final hours.
📝 ISRO Exam Pattern 2026
The written examination will be conducted in online/Computer-Based mode and will have a duration of 150 minutes.
Assistant & UDC Exam Pattern
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
| General English | 50 | 50 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 50 | 50 |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 50 | 50 |
| General Knowledge | 50 | 50 |
| Total | 200 | 200 |
Each question carries one mark, with 0.25 marks deducted for every incorrect answer.
JPA & Stenographer Exam Pattern
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
| English Language & Comprehension | 100 | 50 |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 50 | 50 |
| Quantitative Aptitude & General Knowledge | 50 | 50 |
| Total | 200 | 200 |
The duration remains 150 minutes, with negative marking of 0.25 marks for each wrong answer.
🏆 Selection Process
ISRO will use a multi-stage selection process for these posts.
Selection Stages
Stage 1 – Computer-Based Written Examination
Candidates first appear for the objective written examination.
Stage 2 – Skill Test
A skill/stenography test is applicable for JPA and Stenographer posts.
Stage 3 – Document Verification
Candidates who qualify the required stages will be called for document verification.
For the written examination, the reported minimum qualifying standard is 50% for reserved categories and 60% for the specified qualifying standard, while skill-test requirements apply separately to relevant posts.
💼 ISRO Salary 2026
Selected candidates will be appointed in Level 4 of the Pay Matrix.
Starting Basic Pay: ₹25,500 per month
Apart from basic pay, eligible employees receive allowances and benefits as applicable under Central Government rules, including:
- Dearness Allowance (DA)
- House Rent Allowance (HRA)
- Transport Allowance (TA)
- Other applicable government benefits
🖥️ How to Apply for ISRO Recruitment 2026?
Eligible candidates can complete the application process online.
Follow These Steps:
- Visit the official ISRO website.
- Go to the Careers/Recruitment section.
- Open the notification for ISRO: ICRB:01(A-JPA):2026.
- Complete the registration process.
- Enter your personal and educational information.
- Select the desired post/category.
- Upload the required documents, photograph and signature.
- Pay the applicable application fee.
- Carefully verify all information.
- Submit the application form.
- Download and save the final confirmation/application form.
Candidates should ensure that all details are correct before final submission.
