ISRO ICRB Recruitment 2026 notification has been officially released by the Indian Space Research Organisation Centralised Recruitment Board (ISRO ICRB) vide Advertisement No. ISRO:ICRB:01(A-JPA):2026 dated 27 July 2026. A total of 244 vacancies have been advertised for the posts of Assistant, Junior Personal Assistant (JPA), Upper Division Clerk (UDC) and Stenographer across various ISRO centres, the Department of Space (DOS) Branch Secretariat, and Autonomous Bodies under DOS. Eligible candidates can apply online from 27 July 2026 to 16 August 2026 through the official ISRO website www.isro.gov.in. This is a golden opportunity for graduate candidates looking to secure a stable central government job with ISRO.
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ISRO ICRB Recruitment 2026 Overview – Apply Online for 244 Assistant, JPA, UDC & Stenographer Vacancies
| Particular | Details |
| Organization | ISRO Centralised Recruitment Board (ICRB), Department of Space, Government of India |
| Advertisement No. | ISRO:ICRB:01(A-JPA):2026, Dated: 27-07-2026 |
| Post Names | Assistant, Junior Personal Assistant (JPA), Upper Division Clerk (UDC), Stenographer |
| Total Vacancies | 244 |
| Pay Level | Level-4 (Minimum Basic Pay ₹25,500 per month) |
| Application Mode | Online (www.isro.gov.in) |
| Job Type | Central Government Job (ISRO / Department of Space) |
| Application Start Date | 27 July 2026 (10:00 AM) |
| Last Date to Apply | 16 August 2026 (11:55 PM) |
| Age Limit | 28 Years as on 16.08.2026 (relaxation for OBC, SC/ST and others) |
| Official Website | www.isro.gov.in |
ISRO ICRB Recruitment 2026 is one of the most awaited Sarkari Naukri notifications for graduates aspiring to work with the Indian Space Research Organisation. Selection is made through a Written Test followed by a Skill Test, and final merit is based purely on marks scored in the written examination among candidates who qualify the skill test. Graduates with computer proficiency, and those with stenography experience for the JPA/Stenographer posts, should not miss this opportunity to join India’s premier space agency.
ISRO ICRB 2026 – Post Wise Vacancy Details
The 244 vacancies under ISRO ICRB Recruitment 2026 are distributed across six post categories, covering both ISRO Centres/DOS Branch Secretariat and Autonomous Bodies under the Department of Space. Below is the complete post-wise vacancy breakup:
| Post No. | Post Name | Where Vacancies Exist | Total Vacancies |
| 1 | Assistant | ISRO Centres (Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Hassan, Hyderabad, Mahendragiri, New Delhi, Sriharikota, Thiruvananthapuram) | 113 |
| 2 | Junior Personal Assistant (JPA) | ISRO Centres (Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Hassan, Hyderabad, Mahendragiri, Sriharikota, Thiruvananthapuram) | 81 |
| 3 | Upper Division Clerk (UDC) | Bengaluru | 22 |
| 4 | Stenographer | Bengaluru | 10 |
| 5 | Assistant (for Autonomous Institutions under DOS) | Ahmedabad, Sriharikota (for NARL, Gadanki), Thiruvananthapuram | 17 |
| 6 | Junior Personal Assistant (for Autonomous Institutions under DOS) | Ahmedabad | 1 |
| Grand Total | 244 | ||
Note: The number of vacancies indicated is provisional. ISRO reserves the right to increase or decrease the number of vacancies as per requirement. A candidate can apply for different posts under the same or different zones, but cannot apply for the same post number in two different zones.
ISRO ICRB 2026 – Zone Wise Vacancy Breakup for Assistant and JPA Posts
Below is the zone-wise vacancy distribution for Post No. 1 (Assistant) and Post No. 2 (Junior Personal Assistant), which carry the maximum number of openings under this recruitment drive:
| Zone | Assistant (Post 1) | JPA (Post 2) |
| Ahmedabad | 27 | 21 |
| Bengaluru | 26 | 19 |
| Hassan | 1 | 2 |
| Hyderabad | 13 | 2 |
| Mahendragiri | 7 | 2 |
| New Delhi (for IIRS, Dehradun) | 1 | — |
| Sriharikota | 32 | 14 |
| Thiruvananthapuram | 6 | 21 |
| Total | 113 | 81 |
Reservation for OBC, SC, ST, EWS and PwBD categories, along with backlog vacancies, is applicable zone-wise as per government norms. Candidates should read the detailed category-wise breakup in the official notification before selecting their preferred zone.
ISRO ICRB Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria – Qualification Details
Educational qualification for ISRO ICRB Recruitment 2026 differs slightly depending on the post applied for. Below is the complete breakup:
| Post Name | Required Qualification |
| Assistant / UDC (Post 1, 3 & 5) | Graduation with minimum 60% marks or CGPA of 6.32 on a 10-point scale from a recognized university, completed within the stipulated course duration, along with proficiency in computer usage. |
| Junior Personal Assistant / Stenographer (Post 2, 4 & 6) | Graduation with minimum 60% marks/CGPA 6.32 (or Diploma in Commercial/Secretarial Practice with same marks) plus one year experience as Steno-Typist/Stenographer, a minimum speed of 60 words per minute in English Stenography, and proficiency in computer usage. |
Where a university mentions both CGPA and percentage on the degree certificate, meeting either one of the two criteria is sufficient. Where only CGPA is mentioned, conversion into percentage is not permitted for determining eligibility. Candidates holding a DCP/DCCP diploma can treat their BOAT Apprenticeship Training Certificate as equivalent to one year of Stenographer experience.
ISRO ICRB 2026 Age Limit – Category Wise Relaxation as on 16.08.2026
| Category | Max. Age Limit | Date of Birth Should Be On or After |
| Unreserved (UR) / EWS | 28 Years | 17.08.1998 |
| OBC | 31 Years | 17.08.1995 |
| SC / ST | 33 Years | 17.08.1993 |
Additional age relaxation is available for serving government employees, Ex-Servicemen, Persons with Disabilities, meritorious sportspersons, and widows/divorced/judicially separated women who have not remarried, as per Government of India orders.
ISRO ICRB Recruitment 2026 Salary – Pay Level and Benefits
| Post Name | Pay Level | Minimum Basic Pay |
| Assistant / JPA / UDC / Stenographer | Level-4 | ₹25,500 per month |
In addition to basic pay, selected candidates will get Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA) and Transport Allowance as per extant government rules. Employees will be covered under the New Pension Scheme and will be eligible for medical facilities, subsidised canteen, limited quarters facility, Leave Travel Concession, Group Insurance and House Building Advance, as admissible under Central Government orders.
ISRO ICRB Recruitment 2026 Application Fee
| Category / Combination | Processing Fee (to be paid online) |
| Assistant / UDC only | ₹500/- |
| JPA / Stenographer only | ₹500/- |
| Applying for both (Assistant/UDC + JPA/Stenographer) | ₹1000/- |
Fee has to be paid online only through the Bharatkosh e-Payment gateway using Internet Banking, UPI or Domestic Debit Card. Cash, cheque, DD and money order are not accepted. Out of the fee paid, ₹100 is the actual application fee per post while the remaining amount is a refundable processing fee. The processing fee will be refunded only to candidates who appear in the Written Test/CBT — women, SC/ST, PwBD and Ex-Servicemen candidates get a full refund, while all other candidates get a refund after deduction of ₹100 per applied post. No refund is given if a candidate does not appear for the written test.
ISRO ICRB Recruitment 2026 Selection Process – Written Test and Skill Test
Stage 1 – Written Test (Objective Type, 150 minutes):
| Post | Subjects | Total Marks | Qualifying Marks |
| Assistant / UDC | General English, Quantitative Aptitude, General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Knowledge (50 Q each) | 200 | 50% (UR), 40% (Reserved) |
| JPA / Stenographer | English Language & Comprehension (100 Q), General Intelligence & Reasoning (50 Q), Quantitative Aptitude & General Knowledge (50 Q) | 200 | 50% (UR), 40% (Reserved) |
There is a marking pattern of +1 for every correct answer and -0.25 for every wrong answer in the Written Test.
Stage 2 – Skill Test:
- Assistant / UDC: Computer Literacy Test covering MS Word (35 marks), MS Excel (35 marks) and MS PowerPoint (30 marks), of 75 minutes duration. Qualifying marks: 60% for UR, 50% for reserved categories.
- JPA / Stenographer: Computer Literacy Test (same pattern as above) plus a Stenography Test — Shorthand dictation of 300 words at 60 words per minute (5 minutes), followed by transcription on computer (30 minutes). Passing criteria: maximum 10% mistakes for UR category and 12% mistakes for reserved categories.
Candidates are shortlisted for the Skill Test in the ratio of 1:5 (maximum) of category-wise vacancies, subject to a minimum of 10 candidates. Final selection is based purely on marks scored in the Written Test among candidates who qualify the Skill Test. In case of a tie, the marks scored in General Intelligence & Reasoning (for Assistant/UDC) or English Language & Comprehension (for JPA/Stenographer) will be used as the first tie-breaker, followed by date of birth (older candidate given preference).
Written Test will be held at 38 centres across India including Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, Delhi, Guwahati, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Kolkata, Lucknow, Mumbai, Patna, Pune, Thiruvananthapuram and other major cities.
How to Apply for ISRO ICRB Recruitment 2026 – Step by Step Online Application Guide
- Visit the official ISRO website at www.isro.gov.in and go to the Careers/Recruitment section
- Find and open the link for “ISRO:ICRB:01(A-JPA):2026 – Recruitment of Assistants, JPAs, UDC and Stenographers”
- Read the complete advertisement and FAQ carefully before proceeding with the application
- Register on the online application portal using an active mobile number and a valid, regularly checked email ID
- Log in and fill in the application form carefully, selecting the correct post number and zone as per your eligibility and preference
- Upload a recent colour passport-size photograph (50 KB–100 KB, jpg/jpeg format) and signature (50 KB–100 KB, jpg/jpeg format) as per the specified guidelines
- Upload category/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen certificate, if applicable, for claiming fee refund and reservation benefits
- Pay the processing fee of ₹500 (single post type) or ₹1000 (combined) through the Bharatkosh e-Payment gateway using Net Banking, UPI, or Debit Card
- Submit the final application form and carefully note down the Registration Number for future reference
- Regularly check your registered email (including spam/junk folder) and the ISRO website for updates regarding hall tickets and further communication
Important: A candidate can apply for different posts under the same or different zones but cannot apply for the same post number in two different zones. Candidates applying for multiple posts must select common written test centres. In case of multiple applications for the same post, only the one against which the fee was received within the last date will be considered.
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ISRO ICRB 2026 – Documents Required
- Recent colour passport-size photograph (not older than 6 months) in jpg/jpeg format
- Signature in jpg/jpeg format as per prescribed dimensions
- Category Certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS) issued by competent authority, valid as on the last date of application
- PwBD/Disability Certificate issued by a duly constituted Medical Board, if applicable
- Ex-Servicemen Certificate, if applicable
- No Objection Certificate (NOC) from current employer, to be submitted at the time of Skill Test for those already in Central/State Government, PSU or Autonomous Body service
- Original documents in proof of qualification, age and category details furnished in the online application, to be produced at the time of Skill Test
ISRO ICRB Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
| Notification Release Date | 27 July 2026 |
| Application Start Date | 27 July 2026 (10:00 AM) |
| Last Date to Submit Online Application | 16 August 2026 (11:55 PM) |
| Last Date for Payment of Application Fee | 16 August 2026 |
| Age Reckoning Date | 16 August 2026 |
| Written Test Date | To be notified separately on www.isro.gov.in |
| Answer Key Release | Within 3 working days of the Written Test |
🔗 ISRO ICRB Recruitment 2026 – Important Links
| 🌐 Apply Online | Apply Online |
| 📄 Official Notification | Download Notification |
| 🌐 Official Website | www.isro.gov.in |
| 📧 Contact (Queries) | ICRB Email: rmt-icrb@isro.gov.in |
| 📅 Last Date to Apply | 16 August 2026, 11:55 PM |
FAQs – ISRO ICRB Recruitment 2026
ISRO ICRB Recruitment 2026 is an official government job notification released by the ISRO Centralised Recruitment Board vide Advertisement No. ISRO:ICRB:01(A-JPA):2026 dated 27 July 2026. Through this notification, a total of 244 vacancies have been advertised for the posts of Assistant, Junior Personal Assistant, Upper Division Clerk and Stenographer across various ISRO Centres, the Department of Space Branch Secretariat, and Autonomous Bodies under the Department of Space. Selection is made through a Written Test followed by a Skill Test, with final merit based on the Written Test score among candidates who clear the Skill Test. This makes it one of the biggest and most sought-after central government recruitment drives in the technical and clerical stream this year.
The online application window for ISRO ICRB Recruitment 2026 opened on 27 July 2026 at 10:00 AM and will close on 16 August 2026 at 11:55 PM. This is also the last date for payment of the application fee. Candidates are advised to submit their applications well in advance and avoid waiting until the last day, since heavy traffic on the portal near the closing date can lead to login failures or delays in fee payment. Applications received or completed after the closing date and time will not be accepted under any circumstances, so early submission is strongly recommended for all applicants.
For the posts of Assistant and Upper Division Clerk, candidates must hold a Graduation degree with a minimum of 60% marks or a CGPA of 6.32 on a 10-point scale from a recognized university, completed within the stipulated duration of the course, along with proficiency in computer usage. For Junior Personal Assistant and Stenographer posts, candidates need the same graduation qualification (or a Diploma in Commercial/Secretarial Practice with equivalent marks) plus one year of experience as a Steno-Typist or Stenographer, a minimum typing speed of 60 words per minute in English Stenography, and computer proficiency. Candidates should carefully verify their percentage/CGPA against ISRO’s eligibility norms before applying.
All posts under ISRO ICRB Recruitment 2026 — Assistant, Junior Personal Assistant, Upper Division Clerk and Stenographer — are placed at Pay Level-4, carrying a minimum basic pay of ₹25,500 per month. In addition to the basic pay, selected candidates receive Dearness Allowance, House Rent Allowance and Transport Allowance as per extant government rules, along with coverage under the New Pension Scheme, medical facilities for self and dependents, subsidised canteen facility, limited quarters facility in lieu of HRA, Leave Travel Concession, Group Insurance and House Building Advance. This makes the overall compensation package quite attractive for candidates seeking a stable central government career with ISRO.
The age limit for ISRO ICRB Recruitment 2026 is calculated as on 16 August 2026. For Unreserved (UR) and EWS category candidates, the maximum age limit is 28 years, meaning the candidate must be born on or after 17 August 1998. For OBC category candidates, the maximum age limit is 31 years (born on or after 17 August 1995), and for SC/ST category candidates, the maximum age limit is 33 years (born on or after 17 August 1993). Additional age relaxation is available for serving government employees, Ex-Servicemen, Persons with Disabilities, meritorious sportspersons, and widows or divorced women who have not remarried, as per applicable Government of India orders.
Candidates applying for Assistant/UDC posts or JPA/Stenographer posts individually need to pay a processing fee of ₹500 per application, while candidates applying for both post categories together need to pay ₹1000. The fee must be paid online only through the Bharatkosh e-Payment gateway using Internet Banking, UPI, or Domestic Debit Card. Out of the amount paid, ₹100 per applied post is the actual non-refundable application fee, while the remaining processing fee is refunded to candidates who appear in the Written Test — with a full refund for women, SC/ST, PwBD and Ex-Servicemen candidates. No refund is given to candidates who do not appear for the Written Test, and no offline mode of payment is accepted at any stage.
Selection under ISRO ICRB Recruitment 2026 involves two stages. The first stage is a Written Test of 150 minutes duration comprising 200 objective-type questions, with different subject combinations for Assistant/UDC posts and JPA/Stenographer posts, and a marking pattern of +1 for correct answers and -0.25 for wrong answers. Candidates qualifying the Written Test are shortlisted in a 1:5 ratio for the Skill Test, which includes a Computer Literacy Test for all posts, plus an additional Stenography Test (dictation and transcription) for JPA and Stenographer posts. Final selection is based purely on marks scored in the Written Test among candidates who qualify the Skill Test — there is no interview at any stage of this recruitment process.
Yes, candidates can apply for multiple posts under ISRO ICRB Recruitment 2026, subject to certain conditions. A candidate may apply for different post numbers under the same zone or under different zones, but cannot apply for the same post number in two different zones — for example, applying for Assistant in both Ahmedabad and Bengaluru zones is not allowed. Candidates applying for multiple posts must select a common written test centre, and since a single common application form covers all notified posts, the candidate will be considered only against the specific reservation notified for each applied post number, provided the eligibility criteria for that post are met.