ISRO Recruitment 2026
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), Department of Space, Government of India, has released the ISRO Recruitment 2026 Notification for the recruitment of Assistant, Junior Personal Assistant (JPA), Upper Division Clerk (UDC), and Stenographer posts. A total of 242 vacancies have been announced across various ISRO Centres/Units and Autonomous Bodies.
Interested and eligible candidates can submit their online application before the last date of 16 August 2026. Candidates should carefully check the eligibility criteria, age limit, application fee, vacancy details, selection process, salary, and other important information before applying.
ISRO Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), Department of Space |
| Advertisement Number | ISRO:ICRB:01(A-JPA):2026 dated 27.07.2026 |
| Post Name | Assistant, Junior Personal Assistant (JPA), Upper Division Clerk (UDC), Stenographer |
| Total Vacancies | 242 |
| Pay Level | Level 4 of Pay Matrix |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Fee | Rs.100/- (Initial payment Rs.500/- with refund as applicable) |
| Age Limit | 28 years (as on 16 August 2026) |
| Last Date to Apply | 16 August 2026 |
| Official Website | www.isro.gov.in |
ISRO Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Notification Release Date | 27 July 2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | To be checked on the official website |
| Last Date for Online Registration | 16 August 2026 |
| Age Reckoning Date | 16 August 2026 |
ISRO Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details
ISRO has announced 242 vacancies for different administrative posts across multiple centres.
| 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 |
Note: Candidates should refer to the official notification for complete post-wise and reservation details.
ISRO Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF: Click to Download PDF
ISRO Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must satisfy the prescribed educational qualifications for the respective posts.
Educational Qualification
| Post | Qualification |
| Assistant / Upper Division Clerk (Post No.1, 3 & 5) | Graduation with minimum 60% marks or CGPA 6.32 on a 10-point scale from a recognized University, completed within the minimum prescribed duration, along with proficiency in the use of computers. |
| Junior Personal Assistant / Stenographer (Post No.2, 4 & 6) | Graduation with minimum 60% marks or CGPA 6.32 on a 10-point scale completed within the prescribed duration OR Diploma in Commercial/Secretarial Practice with minimum 60% marks or CGPA 6.32 along with one year experience as Steno-Typist/Stenographer, minimum speed of 60 w.p.m. in English Stenography, and proficiency in the use of computers. |
ISRO Recruitment 2026 Age Limit
The upper age limit will be calculated as on 16 August 2026.
| Category | Upper Age Limit |
| General | 28 Years |
| OBC | 31 Years |
| SC/ST | 33 Years |
ISRO Recruitment 2026 Salary
Selected candidates will be appointed in Level 4 of the Pay Matrix.
Pay Details
- Minimum Basic Pay: Rs.25,500/- per month
Additional Benefits
Selected candidates will also receive:
- Dearness Allowance (DA)
- House Rent Allowance (HRA)
- Transport Allowance
- Medical facilities for self and dependents
- Subsidised canteen facility
- Limited quarters facility (in lieu of HRA)
- Leave Travel Concession (LTC)
- Group Insurance
- House Building Advance (HBA)
Employees will be governed under the New Pension Scheme (NPS) and other benefits admissible under Central Government rules.
ISRO Recruitment 2026 Selection Process
The selection process includes:
- Written Test
- Skill Test/Stenography Test (where applicable for JPA and Stenographer posts)
The applicable stages will be conducted as prescribed in the official notification.
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ISRO Recruitment 2026 Application Fee
All applicants are required to pay an initial processing fee of Rs.500/- while submitting the online application.
Refund Details
| Category | Refund |
| Women, SC/ST, PwBD & Ex-Servicemen | Full Refund of Rs.500/- |
| Other Candidates | Rs.400/- refunded after deducting Rs.100/- application fee |
The refund is applicable only to candidates who appear in the Written Test.
Documents Required While Applying
Candidates should keep the following ready before filling out the online application:
- Personal details
- Educational qualification details
- Category details
- Photograph
- Signature
- Other documents as specified in the notification
How to Apply for ISRO Recruitment 2026
Candidates can complete the online application by following these steps:
- Visit the official ISRO website.
- Open the Careers section.
- Click on the recruitment link for Assistant/JPA/UDC/Stenographer (Advt. No. ISRO:ICRB:01(A-JPA):2026).
- Register using a valid email ID and mobile number.
- Fill in the online application form with the required details.
- Upload the required documents, photograph, and signature.
- Pay the prescribed application fee online.
- Submit the application form.
- Take a printout of the submitted application for future reference.
ISRO Recruitment 2026 Highlights
- Recruitment released for 242 vacancies.
- Posts include Assistant, UDC, Junior Personal Assistant, and Stenographer.
- Online application mode.
- Last date to apply is 16 August 2026.
- Basic pay starts from Rs.25,500/-.
- Selection through Written Test followed by applicable skill test.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. How many vacancies are available under ISRO Recruitment 2026?
A total of 242 vacancies have been announced.
Q2. Which posts are available in this recruitment?
The recruitment includes:
- Assistant
- Junior Personal Assistant (JPA)
- Upper Division Clerk (UDC)
- Stenographer
Q3. What is the last date to apply?
The last date for online registration is 16 August 2026.
Q4. What is the upper age limit?
The upper age limit is 28 years as on 16 August 2026, with relaxation applicable for reserved categories.
Q5. What is the minimum salary offered?
The minimum basic pay is Rs.25,500/- per month under Level 4 of the Pay Matrix.
Q6. What is the application fee?
Candidates initially pay Rs.500/- as processing fee. The applicable refund is provided to candidates who appear in the Written Test.
Q7. What is the selection process?
Selection is based on a Written Test, followed by a Skill/Stenography Test wherever applicable.
