ISRO Assistant & Junior Personal Assistant Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 247 Posts
ISRO Centralised Recruitment Board (ICRB) has released an official notification for 247 vacancies of Assistant, Junior Personal Assistant, UDC, and Stenographer. Eligible candidates can apply online from 27th July 2026 to 16th August 2026.
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) Centralised Recruitment Board (ICRB) has released an official recruitment notification (Advt No. ISRO ICRB:01 (A-JPA):2026) inviting online applications from eligible Indian citizens for vacancies in Level 4 of the Pay Matrix. Positions are available across various ISRO Centres, Department of Space (DOS) Branch Secretariats, and Autonomous Bodies under the Department of Space.
Interested and eligible candidates can submit their online applications between July 27, 2026, and August 16, 2026.
Important Dates
| Event | Date / Details |
|---|---|
| Advertisement Date | July 27, 2026 |
| Start Date to Apply Online | July 27, 2026 (10:00 AM) |
| Last Date to Apply Online & Pay Fee | August 16, 2026 (11:55 PM) |
| Publication of Answer Keys | Within 3 working days after the Written Test |
| Filing Objections against Answer Key | Within 5 days of publishing Answer Key |
| Written Test Date | To be notified via Email / Website |
Post Wise Vacancy Details
A total of 247 vacancies have been announced across multiple posts and zones (including backlog and autonomous institute seats):
| Post No. | Post Name | UR | OBC | SC | ST | EWS | Total Vacancies |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Assistant (ISRO Centres) | 47 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 19 | 113 |
| 2 | Junior Personal Assistant (JPA) | 50 | 05 | 07 | 08 | 11 | 81 |
| 3 | Upper Division Clerk (UDC) | 08 | 05 | 03 | 04 | 02 | 22 |
| 4 | Stenographer | 00 | 08 | 00 | 10 | 01 | 19 |
| 5 | Assistant (Autonomous Bodies under DOS) | 09 | 00 | 01 | 02 | 00 | 11 |
| 6 | Junior Personal Assistant (Autonomous Bodies) | 00 | 00 | 01 | 00 | 00 | 01 |
| Total | 114 | 34 | 27 | 40 | 33 | 247 |
Note: Vacancies include reservation quotas for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) and Ex-Servicemen as per GoI rules.
Eligibility Criteria
1. Educational Qualification & Experience
For Assistant & Upper Division Clerk (Post Nos. 1, 3, and 5):
- Qualification: Graduation with a minimum of 60% marks or CGPA of 6.32 on a 10-point scale from a recognized University. Graduation must have been completed within the stipulated course duration.
- Computer Skill: Proficiency in the use of computers.
For Junior Personal Assistant & Stenographer (Post Nos. 2, 4, and 6):
- Qualification:
- Graduation with a minimum of 60% marks or CGPA of 6.32 on a 10-point scale (completed within regular duration).
- OR
- Diploma in Commercial / Secretarial Practice with minimum 60% marks or CGPA of 6.32 on a 10-point scale (Apprenticeship Training Certificate under BOAT/NATS will be considered equivalent to 1 year of steno experience).
- Experience: Minimum 1 year of experience as a Steno-Typist / Stenographer.
- Stenography Speed: Minimum speed of 60 w.p.m. in English Stenography.
- Computer Skill: Proficiency in the use of computers.
Important Note on Marks/CGPA: Conversion of CGPA into percentage is not permitted to determine eligibility. Whichever criteria is stated on the degree (CGPA or percentage), it must directly meet the minimum prescribed criteria.
2. Age Limit (as of August 16, 2026)
- Unreserved (UR) / EWS: Upper age limit is 28 years (Born on or after 17.08.1998).
- OBC Candidates: Upper age limit is 31 years (Born on or after 17.08.1995).
- SC / ST Candidates: Upper age limit is 33 years (Born on or after 17.08.1993).
- Relaxation: Age relaxations apply for Serving Government Employees, Ex-Servicemen, PwBD, Meritorious Sportspersons, Widows, Divorced women, and Judicially separated women who have not remarried, as per Government of India rules.
Application Fee & Processing Fee Refund
- Application Fee: ₹100/- for all posts.
- Initial Processing Fee: All candidates must initially pay an amount of ₹500/- per application as a processing fee.
- Payment Mode: Online via Bharatkosh e-Payment Gateway using Internet Banking, UPI, or Domestic Debit Cards.
Processing Fee Refund Policy:
- Full Refund (₹500): Candidates exempted from application fees (Women, SC, ST, PwBD, Ex-Servicemen) who appear in the Written Test will receive a full refund of ₹500.
- Partial Refund (₹400): All other candidates who appear in the Written Test will receive a refund of ₹400 (after deducting ₹100 application fee).
- No Refund: Fee will NOT be refunded if a candidate fails to appear in the Written Test / CBT.
Selection Process & Exam Pattern
The selection process comprises two phases:
- Written Test (Objective Type)
- Skill Test (Computer Literacy Test / Stenography Test)
Phase 1: Written Test Pattern
- Duration: 150 Minutes
- Question Type: Single Objective-type paper
- Marking Scheme: +1 mark for correct answers, -0.25 negative marking for incorrect answers.
Pattern for Assistant & UDC (Post Nos. 1, 3 & 5):
- Part A: General English — 50 Questions (50 Marks)
- Part B: Quantitative Aptitude — 50 Questions (50 Marks)
- Part C: General Intelligence & Reasoning Ability — 50 Questions (50 Marks)
- Part D: General Knowledge — 50 Questions (50 Marks)
- Total: 200 Questions | 200 Marks
Pattern for JPA & Stenographer (Post Nos. 2, 4 & 6):
- Part A: English Language & Comprehension — 100 Questions (100 Marks)
- Part B: General Intelligence & Reasoning Ability — 50 Questions (50 Marks)
- Part C: Quantitative Aptitude & General Knowledge — 50 Questions (50 Marks)
- Total: 200 Questions | 200 Marks
Written Test Qualifying Marks:
- Unreserved (UR): 50% marks in each part.
- Reserved Categories: 40% marks in each part against notified reserved vacancies.
Phase 2: Skill Test
Candidates will be shortlisted for the Skill Test in a 1:5 ratio based on written test performance (minimum 10 candidates).
- Computer Literacy Test (For All Posts):
- Duration: 75 minutes
- Syllabus: MS Word (35 Marks), MS Excel (35 Marks), MS PowerPoint (30 Marks). Total: 100 Marks.
- Qualifying Marks: 60% for UR; 50% for Reserved Categories.
- Stenography Test (For JPA / Stenographer Posts):
- Shorthand Test: 300 words @ 60 w.p.m. (5 minutes dictation).
- Transcription: On Computer in 30 minutes.
- Qualifying Criteria: Maximum allowable errors/mistakes — 10% for UR; 12% for Reserved Categories.
Final Selection Criteria
Final selection will be made based solely on the marks obtained in the Written Test among those candidates who qualify in the Skill Test.
Salary and Benefits
Selected candidates will be placed in Pay Level 4 of the Pay Matrix with a Minimum Basic Pay of ₹25,500/- per month.
Additional Benefits & Allowances:
- Dearness Allowance (DA)
- House Rent Allowance (HRA) / Limited Quarter Facility
- Transport Allowance
- New Pension Scheme (NPS)
- Medical facilities for self & dependents
- Subsidised Canteen facilities
- Leave Travel Concession (LTC), Group Insurance, House Building Advance (HBA)
How to Apply Online for ISRO Recruitment 2026
- Visit the official website of ISRO or ICRB portal.
- Carefully read the detailed advertisement and FAQ before filling out the online form.
- Register on the portal to get your Online Registration Number.
- Fill in all personal, academic, and category details accurately.
- Upload clear scanned copies of required documents:
- Photograph: Recent color passport picture (20 KB - 50 KB, .jpg/.jpeg).
- Signature: Black ink signature on white paper (10 KB - 20 KB, .jpg/.jpeg).
- Category/Exemption Certificate: SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen certificate for fee exemption/refund.
- Pay the processing fee online via the Bharatkosh gateway.
- Submit the form and save/print the application submission receipt and registration number for future reference.
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