Overview
Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), Department of Space has released a recruitment notification for the post of Assistant, Upper Division Clerk (UDC), Junior Personal Assistant (JPA), Stenographer (242 vacancies). Eligible candidates can apply online before 16 August 2026.
Key Details
- Organization
- Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), Department of Space
- Qualification
- Eligibility differs by post category, with a common requirement of computer proficiency and, for JPA/Stenographer posts, an additional stenography speed requirement.
- Vacancies
- 242
- Advertisement No
- ISRO:ICRB:01(A-JPA):2026
- Posted
- 27-07-2026 (as printed in the notification)
- Last date to apply
- 16 August 2026
Important Dates
| Last Date to Apply | 16 August 2026 |
| 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 |
Important Links
- official websiteOpen Link
Vacancy Details
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 Category-wise/post code-wise reservation points are not detailed in this notification excerpt. Candidates should check the official ISRO website, www.isro.gov.in, for the full reservation roster.
Eligibility
Eligibility differs by post category, with a common requirement of computer proficiency and, for JPA/Stenographer posts, an additional stenography speed requirement.
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
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)
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) The processing fee is refunded only to candidates who appear in the Written Test, as per the terms above.
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.
How to Apply
• 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
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
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the important dates for ISRO Recruitment 2026: 242 Assistant, UDC, JPA & Stenographer Posts – Apply Online?
Last Date to Apply: 16 August 2026; 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
What is the 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) The processing fee is refunded only to candidates who appear in the Written Test, as per the terms above.
What is the 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.
What is the 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.