Introduction
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has released an online recruitment drive for a total of 242 vacancies across the posts of Assistant, Upper Division Clerk (UDC), Junior Personal Assistant (JPA) and Stenographer. Candidates meeting the educational and age criteria can apply through the official ISRO portal before the deadline of 16 August 2026.
Highlights
| Organisation |
Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), Department of Space |
| Post Name |
Assistant, Upper Division Clerk (UDC), Junior Personal Assistant (JPA), Stenographer |
| Total Vacancies |
242 |
| Application Mode |
Online |
| Start Date |
Not specified |
| Last Date |
16 August 2026 |
| Official Website |
www.isro.gov.in |
Post & Organization Details
The recruitment is for four categories of posts – Assistant, Upper Division Clerk (UDC), Junior Personal Assistant (JPA) and Stenographer – spread across eight ISRO centres/units located at Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Hassan, Hyderabad, Mahendragiri, New Delhi, Sriharikota and Thiruvananthapuram.
Vacancy Details
| Zone |
Assistant / UDC (Post 1) |
JPA (Post 2) |
Assistant / UDC (Post 3) |
JPA (Post 4) |
Assistant / UDC (Post 5) |
Stenographer (Post 6) |
| Ahmedabad |
27 |
21 |
– |
– |
11 |
1 |
| Bengaluru |
24 |
19 |
22 |
10 |
– |
– |
| Hassan |
1 |
2 |
– |
– |
– |
– |
| Hyderabad |
13 |
2 |
– |
– |
– |
– |
| Mahendragiri |
7 |
2 |
– |
– |
– |
– |
| New Delhi |
1 |
– |
– |
– |
– |
– |
| Sriharikota |
32 |
14 |
– |
– |
3 |
– |
| Thiruvananthapuram |
6 |
21 |
– |
– |
3 |
– |
| Total |
111 |
81 |
22 |
10 |
17 |
1 |
Eligibility Criteria
Age Limit (as on 16‑08‑2026)
| Category |
Upper Age Limit |
| General / UR |
28 years |
| OBC |
31 years |
| SC / ST |
33 years |
Educational Qualification
- Assistant / Upper Division Clerk (Post 1, 3, 5)
- Graduation with a minimum of 60% marks or CGPA of 6.32/10 from a recognized university.
- Proficiency in the use of computers.
- Junior Personal Assistant / Stenographer (Post 2, 4, 6)
- Either:
- Graduation with a minimum of 60% marks / CGPA 6.32/10, or
- Diploma in Commercial/Secretarial Practice with 60% marks / CGPA 6.32/10 plus one year experience as Steno‑Typist/Stenographer.
- Minimum speed of 60 w.p.m. in English Shorthand/Stenography.
- Proficiency in the use of computers.
Pay Scale & Salary
Selected candidates will be placed in Level 4 of the Pay Matrix with a minimum basic pay of Rs. 25,500 per month. Additional allowances and benefits as per Central Government rules include Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), Transport Allowance, New Pension Scheme, medical facilities, subsidised canteen, limited quarters, Leave Travel Concession (LTC), Group Insurance, and House Building Advance (HBA).
Application Fee
| Category |
Fee Structure |
| All candidates (initial payment) |
Rs. 500 processing fee (paid at the time of application) |
| Actual Application Fee |
Rs. 100 for all posts |
| Women / SC / ST / PwBD / Ex‑Servicemen (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 retained) |
Important Dates
| Notification Date |
27‑07‑2026 |
| 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 |
Selection Process
- Online registration and submission of the application form.
- Shortlisting of candidates for the Written Test.
- Written Test (details to be announced on the official website).
- Further stages such as skill test, interview, or document verification (if any) will be communicated separately.
How to Apply
- Visit the official ISRO website: www.isro.gov.in.
- Navigate to the Careers/Recruitment section and locate Advertisement No. ISRO:ICRB:01(A-JPA):2026.
- Read the detailed notification thoroughly to confirm eligibility for the desired post.
- Register using a valid email address and create a password, or log in if you already have an account.
- Fill in the online application form with personal, educational, and professional details.
- Upload scanned copies of required documents (photograph, signature, certificates, age proof, etc.) as per the specifications.
- Pay the processing fee of Rs. 500 and the application fee of Rs. 100 through the online payment gateway.
- Review all entered information carefully and submit the application before the deadline of 16 August 2026.
- After successful submission, download and print the confirmation page for future reference.
Important Links
FAQs
- What is the last date to submit the online application?
The last date for online registration is 16 August 2026.
- What is the minimum educational qualification for the Stenographer post?
A graduate with at least 60% marks or a diploma in Commercial/Secretarial Practice with 60% marks plus one year of relevant experience, along with a minimum shorthand speed of 60 w.p.m..
- Is there any age relaxation for reserved categories?
Yes. Upper age limit is 31 years for OBC and 33 years for SC/ST candidates (as on 16‑08‑2026). Additional relaxations apply for government employees, ex‑servicemen, PwBD, sportspersons, widows, etc., as per prevailing government orders.
- How much is the application fee and is it refundable?
All candidates pay a processing fee of Rs. 500 and an application fee of Rs. 100. The processing fee is fully refunded to candidates who appear in the Written Test (women/SC/ST/PwBD/Ex‑Servicemen get full refund; others get Rs. 400 refund).
- What is the pay scale for the selected candidates?
Selected candidates will be placed in Level 4 of the Pay Matrix with a minimum basic pay of Rs. 25,500 per month, along with standard allowances and benefits.
