ISRO ICRB Recruitment 2026 (Advertisement ISRO:ICRB:01(A-JPA):2026, dated 27 July 2026) opens 244 administrative vacancies for Assistant, Junior Personal Assistant (JPA), Upper Division Clerk (UDC) and Stenographer under Level 4 pay.
Online forms are open on isro.gov.in from 27 July 2026 (10:00 AM) to 16 August 2026 (11:55 PM). This is a written test + skill test drive — separate from the GATE-based Scientist/Engineer ‘SC’ notification.
Posts: 244 · Advt: ISRO:ICRB:01(A-JPA):2026 · Pay: Level 4 (basic from ₹25,500) · Apply: 27 Jul – 16 Aug 2026 · Mode: Online only · Site: isro.gov.in
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Official Links
| Resource | Link |
|---|---|
| ISRO website / apply | www.isro.gov.in |
| Notification PDF | Download only from the ICRB recruitment section on isro.gov.in |
| Fee payment | Bharatkosh (after online registration) |
Do not use unofficial “ISRO job” apps or paid agents.
Quick Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Indian Space Research Organisation / Department of Space |
| Board | ISRO Centralised Recruitment Board (ICRB) |
| Advertisement | ISRO:ICRB:01(A-JPA):2026 (27-07-2026) |
| Posts | Assistant · JPA · UDC · Stenographer (+ autonomous-body variants) |
| Total vacancies | 244 |
| Pay level | Level 4 (min. basic ₹25,500) |
| Apply start | 27 July 2026, 10:00 AM |
| Apply end | 16 August 2026, 11:55 PM |
| Age cut-off date | 16 August 2026 |
| Nationality | Indian nationals only |
Vacancy Snapshot
| Stream (indicative) | Coverage | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant | ISRO multi-zone | 113 seats across Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Hassan, Hyderabad, Mahendragiri, New Delhi, Sriharikota, Thiruvananthapuram |
| Junior Personal Assistant | ISRO multi-zone | Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Hassan, Hyderabad, Mahendragiri, Sriharikota, Thiruvananthapuram |
| Upper Division Clerk | Bengaluru (as summarised) | Confirm category matrix in PDF |
| Stenographer | Bengaluru (as summarised) | Confirm category matrix in PDF |
| Assistant — Autonomous (DOS) | Ahmedabad, Sriharikota (e.g. NARL Gadanki area), Thiruvananthapuram | Separate post numbers |
| JPA — Autonomous (DOS) | Ahmedabad | Separate post numbers |
| Grand total | — | 244 |
Some seats are backlog for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD in certain zones. ISRO may increase, decrease or not fill posts. Always use the official zone-wise table.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement date | 27 July 2026 |
| Online registration opens | 27 July 2026, 10:00 AM |
| Online registration closes | 16 August 2026, 11:55 PM |
| Fee payment last date | 16 August 2026 |
| Age reckoned on | 16 August 2026 |
| Answer key | Within 3 working days after Written Test |
| Objection window | Within 5 days of answer-key publication |
Written test and skill-test dates will be announced on isro.gov.in.
Eligibility Criteria
Assistant / UDC (and matching autonomous Assistant posts)
- Graduation with minimum 60% marks or CGPA 6.32/10 from a recognised university
- Degree completed within the prescribed course duration
- Computer proficiency (use of computers)
Junior Personal Assistant / Stenographer (and matching autonomous JPA posts)
- Graduation with 60% / CGPA 6.32 (course duration rules apply), or
- Diploma in Commercial / Secretarial Practice with the same marks criteria plus one year experience as Steno-Typist/Stenographer (as defined in the notice; BOAT/NATS apprenticeship may count for certain diploma holders)
- English stenography speed of at least 60 words per minute
- Computer proficiency
Only Indian nationals may apply.
Age Limit (as on 16 August 2026)
| Category | Maximum age | Born on or after (indicative) |
|---|---|---|
| UR / EWS | 28 years | 17-08-1998 |
| OBC | 31 years | 17-08-1995 |
| SC / ST | 33 years | 17-08-1993 |
Extra relaxation for serving government staff, Ex-servicemen, PwBD, meritorious sportspersons, widows / divorced / judicially separated women (not remarried), etc., follows Government of India orders in the PDF.
Pay & Benefits
| Component | Detail |
|---|---|
| Pay level | Level 4 |
| Minimum basic | ₹25,500 per month |
| Allowances | DA, HRA, Transport Allowance |
| Pension | New Pension Scheme (NPS) |
| Other | Medical (self & dependents), LTC, group insurance, HBA, subsidised canteen, limited quarters option |
Posts are temporary but likely to continue; transfer liability across DOS/ISRO units applies.
Application Fee (Bharatkosh)
| Application type | Processing fee to pay first |
|---|---|
| Assistant / UDC (ISRO or autonomous) | ₹500 per application |
| JPA / Stenographer (ISRO or autonomous) | ₹500 per application |
| Combined Assistant/UDC and JPA/Steno applications | ₹1000 (as summarised) |
Refund idea (appear for Written Test / CBT):
- General path: ₹100 treated as application fee; balance of processing fee refunded if you attend the test
- Women, SC, ST, PwBD, Ex-servicemen: full processing fee refund if you appear (as per notification)
- No refund if you skip the written test
Pay only online (net banking / UPI / debit card). Cash, DD, cheque not accepted.
Selection Process
1. Written Test (objective)
| Group | Pattern | Duration | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant / UDC | 4 parts × 50 Q/marks: General English · Quantitative Aptitude · GI & Reasoning · GK | 150 minutes | 200 |
| JPA / Stenographer | English Language & Comprehension 100; GI & Reasoning 50; Quant + GK 50 | 150 minutes | 200 |
- Marking: +1 correct, −0.25 wrong
- Qualifying: 50% (UR) / 40% (reserved against reserved vacancies)
- No TA for written test
- About 38 venues nationwide (includes Vijayawada, Visakhapatnam, Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Delhi, etc.)
2. Skill Test (shortlist up to 1:5)
| Post | Skill components | Pass bar (indicative) |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant / UDC | Computer literacy (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) | 60% UR / 50% reserved |
| JPA / Stenographer | Computer literacy + stenography (300 words @ 60 wpm, 30 min computer transcription) | Computer: 60%/50%; Steno mistakes max 10% UR / 12% reserved |
3. Final merit
Merit is drawn from written-test marks among candidates who qualify the skill test. Ties: higher marks in GI & Reasoning (Assistant/UDC) or English (JPA/Steno), then older date of birth.
Skill-test attendees may get second-class rail fare (shortest route) as per rules; NOC required for serving government/PSU staff at skill test.
How to Apply Online
- Open isro.gov.in → ICRB / recruitment for Advt 01(A-JPA):2026.
- Read the full PDF (zone vacancies, backlog, exam scheme).
- Register with active email + mobile (hall tickets only by email/SMS).
- Choose post(s) and zone carefully — same post in two zones is not allowed; multi-post applicants need same written centre.
- Upload photo (≈20–50 KB JPG) and signature (≈10–20 KB JPG) in prescribed size.
- Upload category / disability / ESM certificates if applicable.
- Pay fee on Bharatkosh and finish submission before 16 Aug 2026, 11:55 PM.
- Print / save the confirmation page.
NCS-registered candidates still apply on the ISRO portal if they meet eligibility.
Documents Checklist
- Graduation / Diploma certificates & mark sheets
- Age proof
- Category / EWS / PwBD / ESM certificates (valid formats; EWS for FY as notified)
- Stenography / experience proofs for JPA–Steno path
- Photo & signature soft copies
- NOC (if already employed in Govt/PSU — at skill test)
Posting Zones (indicative)
Ahmedabad · Bengaluru · Hassan · Hyderabad · Mahendragiri · New Delhi · Sriharikota · Thiruvananthapuram · plus DOS autonomous locations in the PDF.
Candidates from Andhra Pradesh should track Sriharikota and South Indian centres when choosing zones.
Practical Tips
- Pay fee only after the form is correct — refunds depend on appearing in the written test.
- Practise MS Office for Assistant/UDC skill tests; 60 wpm dictation for JPA/Steno.
- Watch for answer key + 5-day objection window after the CBT.
- Ignore fake ISRO appointment messages — appointments come only through official process.
- Jurisdiction for disputes: Bengaluru, Karnataka (as notified).
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Disclaimer: Vacancy splits, fee refunds and skill norms are summarised from public details of Advt. ISRO:ICRB:01(A-JPA):2026. For binding rules, use the official PDF and apply link on isro.gov.in. Easy Applications is not affiliated with ISRO or the Department of Space.