Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) Centralised Recruitment Board (ICRB) has released the official notification for ISRO ICRB Recruitment 2026 to fill 244 posts of Assistant, Junior Personal Assistant (JPA), Upper Division Clerk (UDC) and Stenographer in Level 4 of the Pay Matrix across various ISRO centres, DOS Branch Secretariat and Autonomous Bodies under the Department of Space. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online from 27-07-2026 to 16-08-2026 through the official ISRO website.
Candidates must hold a graduate degree with minimum 60% marks (or equivalent CGPA) along with computer proficiency, and for JPA/Stenographer posts, a stenography speed of 60 w.p.m. is required. Selection will be through a Written Test followed by a Skill Test. The minimum basic pay offered is ₹25,500 per month.
ISRO ICRB Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization Name | Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) Centralised Recruitment Board (ICRB) |
| Job category | Central Govt Jobs |
| Post Name | Assistant, Junior Personal Assistant, Upper Division Clerk, Stenographer |
| Total Vacancies | 244 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Job Location | Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Hassan, Hyderabad, Mahendragiri, New Delhi, Sriharikota, Thiruvananthapuram |
| Salary | ₹25,500/- (Minimum Basic Pay) – Level 4 Pay Matrix |
| Official Website | www.isro.gov.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release Date | 27-07-2026 |
| Apply Start Date | 27-07-2026 (10:00 AM) |
| Last Date to Apply | 16-08-2026 (11:55 PM) |
| Exam Date | Not yet announced (Written Test venue call letters via registered e-mail) |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / UR | ₹500/- (processing fee); ₹100/- application fee retained, ₹400/- refunded on appearing for written test |
| OBC / EWS | ₹500/- (processing fee); ₹100/- application fee retained, ₹400/- refunded on appearing for written test |
| SC / ST / PwBD / Women / Ex-Servicemen | ₹500/- (processing fee); fully refunded on appearing for written test |
| Others (combined posts, e.g., Assistant/UDC + JPA/Steno) | ₹1000/- |
Note: Fee payable only online via Bharatkosh e-Payment gateway (Internet Banking/UPI/Debit Card).
Age Limit
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Minimum Age | 18 years |
| Maximum Age | 28 years as on 16-08-2026 |
Age Relaxation
| Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC / ST | 33 years (upper age limit) |
| OBC | 31 years (upper age limit) |
| PwBD | As per Govt. of India orders |
| Others | Serving Govt. employees, Ex-Servicemen, meritorious Sportspersons, Widows/Divorced/Judicially separated women (not remarried) eligible for relaxation as per Govt. of India orders |
Educational Qualification
| Post Name | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Assistant / UDC (Post No. 1, 3, 5) | Graduation with minimum 60% marks or CGPA 6.32 (10-point scale) from a recognized University, completed within the stipulated duration; AND Proficiency in the use of Computers |
| Junior Personal Assistant / Stenographer (Post No. 2, 4, 6) | Graduation with minimum 60% marks/CGPA 6.32 OR Diploma in Commercial/Secretarial Practice with minimum 60% marks/CGPA 6.32; Experience: One year as Steno-Typist/Stenographer AND minimum speed of 60 w.p.m. in English Stenography AND Proficiency in the use of Computers |
Vacancy Details
| Post Name | No. of Posts |
|---|---|
| Post 1 – Assistant | 113 |
| Post 2 – Junior Personal Assistant | 81 |
| Post 3 – Upper Division Clerk | 22 |
| Post 4 – Stenographer | 10 |
| Post 5 – Assistant (Autonomous Bodies) | 17 |
| Post 6 – Junior Personal Assistant (Autonomous Bodies) | 1 |
| Total | 244 |
Zone-wise / Category-wise Vacancy Breakup
Post No. 1 – Assistant
| Zone | UR | OBC | SC | ST | EWS | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ahmedabad | 10 | 06 | 02 | 07 | 02 | 27 |
| Bengaluru | 14 | 03 | 03 | 05 | 01 | 26 |
| Hassan | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 01 | 01 |
| Hyderabad | 07 | 0 | 02 | 01 | 03 | 13 |
| Mahendragiri | 04 | 01 | 02 | 0 | 0 | 07 |
| New Delhi | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 01 | 01 |
| Sriharikota | 08 | 06 | 09 | 03 | 06 | 32 |
| Thiruvananthapuram | 04 | 0 | 01 | 0 | 01 | 06 |
| Total | 47 | 16 | 19 | 16 | 15 | 113 |
Post No. 2 – Junior Personal Assistant
| Zone | UR | OBC | SC | ST | EWS | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ahmedabad | 11 | 04 | 01 | 03 | 02 | 21 |
| Bengaluru | 12 | 03 | 02 | 01 | 01 | 19 |
| Hassan | 02 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 02 |
| Hyderabad | 02 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 02 |
| Mahendragiri | 02 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 02 |
| Sriharikota | 09 | 01 | 02 | 01 | 01 | 14 |
| Thiruvananthapuram | 12 | 03 | 03 | 00 | 03 | 21 |
| Total | 50 | 11 | 08 | 05 | 07 | 81 |
Post No. 3 – UDC (Bengaluru): 22 (UR-08, OBC-05, SC-04, ST-02, EWS-03) Post No. 4 – Stenographer (Bengaluru): 10 (UR-08, OBC-01, SC-00, ST-01, EWS-00) Post No. 5 – Assistant (Autonomous Bodies): 17 (Ahmedabad-11, Sriharikota-03, Thiruvananthapuram-03) Post No. 6 – JPA (Autonomous Bodies): 01 (Ahmedabad)
PwBD reservation: Category A (Total 11), B (7), C (7), D (0), E (0). Ex-Servicemen reservation: 18 posts overall.
Selection Process
For Assistant / UDC (Post 1, 3, 5):
- Written Test (Objective, 150 minutes) – Parts A–D: General English, Quantitative Aptitude, General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Knowledge
- Skill Test – Computer Literacy Test (MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint)
- Final Merit based on Written Test marks among those who qualify Skill Test
For JPA / Stenographer (Post 2, 4, 6):
- Written Test (Objective, 150 minutes) – Parts A–C: English Language & Comprehension, General Intelligence & Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude & General Knowledge
- Skill Test – Computer Literacy Test + Stenography Test (300 words @ 60 w.p.m., Pitman’s shorthand)
- Final Merit based on Written Test marks among those who qualify Skill Test
Salary Details
| Post Name | Salary |
|---|---|
| Assistant / JPA / UDC / Stenographer | ₹25,500/- (Minimum Basic Pay, Level 4 Pay Matrix) + DA, HRA, Transport Allowance as per Central Govt. rules; New Pension Scheme, medical facilities, canteen, LTC, Group Insurance, HBA applicable |
How to Apply ISRO ICRB Recruitment 2026?
- Visit the official website www.isro.gov.in
- Go to the recruitment/careers section
- Click on the relevant notification – ISRO:ICRB:01(A-JPA):2026
- Register online and obtain the Registration Number
- Fill the application form with correct e-mail ID and mobile number
- Upload required documents (photo, signature, category certificates)
- Pay the application fee of ₹500/- online via Bharatkosh gateway
- Submit the form
- Download or print for future reference
Required Documents
- Recent colour passport size photograph (.jpg/.jpeg, 20–50 KB)
- Signature in black ink on white paper (.jpg/.jpeg, 10–20 KB)
- Educational certificates (Degree/Diploma mark sheets)
- SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen certificate (if applicable, for fee refund)
- OBC certificate (valid as on 16-08-2026, if applicable)
- EWS Income & Asset Certificate (valid for FY 2026-27, if applicable)
- No Objection Certificate (for already employed candidates, at Skill Test stage)
Important Links
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Notification PDF | Click Here |
| Official Website | www.isro.gov.in |
FAQs
Q1. What is the total number of vacancies? Answer: A total of 244 vacancies are notified across Assistant (113), Junior Personal Assistant (81), Upper Division Clerk (22), Stenographer (10), Assistant-Autonomous Bodies (17), and JPA-Autonomous Bodies (1).
Q2. What is the last date to apply? Answer: The last date to apply online is 16-08-2026 (11:55 PM), which is also the last date for payment of application fee.
Q3. What is the required qualification? Answer: For Assistant/UDC — Graduation with minimum 60% marks (or CGPA 6.32) plus computer proficiency. For JPA/Stenographer — Graduation or Diploma in Commercial/Secretarial Practice with minimum 60% marks (or CGPA 6.32), one year of experience as Steno-Typist, 60 w.p.m. shorthand speed in English, and computer proficiency.
