ISRO ICRB Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for Assistant, JPA, UDC & Stenographer Posts (113+81+22+10+17+1 = 244 Vacancies)
Advt No. ISRO:ICRB:01(A-JPA):2026 | Dated 27-07-2026The ISRO Centralised Recruitment Board (ICRB) has released a fresh notification inviting online applications for Assistant, Junior Personal Assistant (JPA), Upper Division Clerk (UDC) and Stenographer posts at various ISRO Centres, the Department of Space (DOS) Branch Secretariat, and Autonomous Bodies under DOS. All posts carry Pay Matrix Level 4 with a minimum basic pay of ₹25,500 per month. Below is a complete, easy-to-understand breakup of vacancies, eligibility, fees, exam pattern, and the application process.
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📋 ISRO ICRB 2026 Recruitment: Overview / Summary Table
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), ISRO Centralised Recruitment Board (ICRB) |
| Advertisement No. | ISRO:ICRB:01(A-JPA):2026 dated 27-07-2026 |
| Posts | Assistant, Junior Personal Assistant (JPA), Upper Division Clerk (UDC), Stenographer |
| Total Vacancies | 244 posts (across all 6 post numbers and zones) |
| Pay Level | Level 4 of Pay Matrix — Minimum Basic Pay ₹25,500/- p.m. |
| Mode of Application | Online only, via ISRO website |
| Application Start Date | 27-07-2026 (10:00 AM) |
| Application Last Date | 16-08-2026 (11:55 PM) |
| Age Limit (as on 16-08-2026) | 28 years (relaxation for OBC/SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen etc.) |
| Selection Process | Written Test (CBT/Objective) → Skill Test (Computer Literacy/Stenography) → Final Merit List |
| Application Fee | ₹500/- per application (processing fee); Net fee ₹100/- per post, rest refundable on appearing for written test |
| Official Website | www.isro.gov.in |
📅 Important Dates
- Notification Release Date: 27-07-2026
- Online Application Start Date: 27-07-2026 (10:00 AM)
- Online Application Last Date: 16-08-2026 (11:55 PM)
- Last Date for Fee Payment: 16-08-2026
- Answer Key Publication: Within 3 working days of the Written Test
- Objection Window for Answer Key: 5 days from the date of publishing
🧾 ISRO ICRB 2026 Post-wise & Zone-wise Vacancy Details
Vacancies are spread across seven zones — Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Hassan, Hyderabad, Mahendragiri, New Delhi and Sriharikota — plus posts identified for Autonomous Bodies under the Department of Space (IIRS Dehradun, NARL Gadanki). A number of vacancies are backlog vacancies under SC/ST/OBC/PwBD categories.
Post No. 1 — Assistant (ISRO Centres)
| 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 (for IIRS, Dehradun) | 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 (ISRO Centres)
| 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, 4, 5 & 6 — UDC, Stenographer & Autonomous Body Posts
| Post No. | Post Name | Zone | Total Vacancies |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Upper Division Clerk (UDC) | Bengaluru | 22 |
| 4 | Stenographer | Bengaluru | 10 |
| 5 | Assistant (Autonomous Bodies under DOS) | Ahmedabad, Sriharikota (for NARL Gadanki), Thiruvananthapuram | 17 |
| 6 | Junior Personal Assistant (Autonomous Bodies under DOS) | Ahmedabad | 01 |
Note: A significant number of vacancies are backlog vacancies under SC/ST/OBC and PwBD Categories A, B, C (details specified against each zone in the official advertisement). PwBD candidates are encouraged to apply across all identified categories.
🎓 Eligibility Criteria: Educational Qualification
For Assistant / UDC (Post No. 1, 3 & 5)
- Graduation with a minimum of 60% marks or 6.32 CGPA (on a 10-point scale) from a recognised university.
- Graduation must have been completed within the stipulated duration of the course as prescribed by the university.
- Proficiency in the use of computers is mandatory.
For JPA / Stenographer (Post No. 2, 4 & 6)
- Graduation with minimum 60% marks / 6.32 CGPA + one-year experience as Steno-Typist/Stenographer + minimum speed of 60 words per minute (w.p.m.) in English Stenography; OR
- Diploma in Commercial/Secretarial Practice with minimum 60% marks / 6.32 CGPA + one-year experience as Steno-Typist/Stenographer + 60 w.p.m. speed in English Stenography.
- Proficiency in the use of computers is mandatory.
- Note: Candidates holding DCP/DCCP diplomas with a BOAT Apprenticeship Training Certificate (under Apprenticeship Act 1961) will have this treated as equivalent to one year of Steno-Typist/Stenographer experience.
CGPA/Percentage Rule: Where a university mentions both CGPA and percentage, meeting at least one criterion is sufficient. Where only CGPA is mentioned, conversion to percentage for eligibility is not permitted, regardless of any conversion formula prescribed by the institution — the same applies in reverse for percentage-only mark sheets. Special rules also apply for Dual/Integrated Degree programmes (see official advertisement, Para 3).
🎂 Eligibility Criteria: Age Limit
| Category | Maximum Age (as on 16-08-2026) | Should be born on or after |
|---|---|---|
| UR / EWS | 28 years | 17-08-1998 |
| OBC | 31 years | 17-08-1995 |
| SC / ST | 33 years | 17-08-1993 |
Additional age relaxation is applicable as per Government of India rules for serving Government employees, Ex-Servicemen, Persons with Disabilities (PwBD), meritorious sportspersons, and widows/divorced women/judicially separated women who have not remarried.
💰 Application Fee Details
| Post Category | Fee to be Paid |
|---|---|
| Assistant / UDC only | ₹500/- |
| JPA / Stenographer only | ₹500/- |
| Applying for both (Assistant/UDC + JPA/Steno) | ₹1000/- |
- Actual application fee per post is ₹100/-; candidates must initially pay a uniform ₹500/- processing fee per application via the Bharatkosh e-Payment Gateway.
- Accepted payment modes: Internet Banking, UPI, Domestic Debit Cards only. Cash, cheque, DD, money order, or IPO are not accepted.
- Fee Refund: Processing fee is refunded only to candidates who appear in the Written Test/CBT — full refund for women, SC/ST/PwBD and Ex-Servicemen (fee-exempted candidates); for all others, ₹100/- is deducted per applied post and the balance refunded to the bank account provided in the application.
- No refund will be considered if a candidate fails to appear for the Written Test/CBT.
📝 Selection Process
Stage 1: Written Test
- Single Objective-type paper of 150 minutes duration (with compensation time for PwBD candidates).
- Marking scheme: +1 for correct answer, −0.25 for wrong answer.
- Qualifying marks: 50% for UR category, 40% for reserved categories (against notified reserved vacancies).
- Conducted at 38 centres across India including Vishakhapatnam, Hyderabad, Chennai, Bengaluru, Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai, Pune and more.
- No TA is paid for attending the Written Test.
Stage 2: Skill Test
- Shortlisting ratio: 1:5 (maximum) of category-wise vacancies, with a minimum of 10 candidates.
- For Assistant/UDC: Computer Literacy Test only (MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint) — duration 75 minutes.
- For JPA/Stenographer: Computer Literacy Test + Stenography Test (Pitman's shorthand, 300 words @ 60 w.p.m. dictation, 5 minutes; transcription on computer, 30 minutes).
- Passing marks: 60% for UR, 50% for reserved categories (Computer Literacy Test); maximum 10% mistakes for UR and 12% for reserved categories (Stenography Test).
Final Selection
Final merit is prepared based on marks scored in the Written Test among candidates who qualify the Skill Test. In case of a tie, tie-breakers apply in order: (1) marks in General Intelligence & Reasoning (for Assistant/UDC) or English Language & Comprehension (for JPA/Steno), followed by (2) date of birth, with the older candidate ranked higher.
📚 Exam Pattern & Syllabus
Assistant / UDC — Written Test
| Part | Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | General English | 50 | 50 |
| B | Quantitative Aptitude | 50 | 50 |
| C | General Intelligence & Reasoning | 50 | 50 |
| D | General Knowledge | 50 | 50 |
| Total | 200 | 200 | |
JPA / Stenographer — Written Test
| Part | Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | English Language & Comprehension | 100 | 100 |
| B | General Intelligence & Reasoning | 50 | 50 |
| C | Quantitative Aptitude & General Knowledge | 50 | 50 |
| Total | 200 | 200 | |
Both papers carry a duration of 150 minutes with +1/−0.25 marking. Syllabus broadly covers Number System, Percentages, Averages, Time & Work, Geometry, Trigonometry, Algebra (Quant); Analogy, Coding-Decoding, Series, Directions, Blood Relations (Reasoning); Grammar, Vocabulary, Comprehension (English); and History, Polity, Geography, Science & Current Affairs (GK).
💵 Salary & Benefits
- Pay Matrix Level 4, minimum basic pay ₹25,500/- per month.
- Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), and Transport Allowance as per extant Central Government rules.
- Coverage under the New Pension Scheme (NPS).
- Medical facilities for self and dependents, subsidised canteen, limited quarters facility (in lieu of HRA), Leave Travel Concession (LTC), Group Insurance, and House Building Advance.
🖥️ How to Apply for ISRO ICRB Recruitment 2026
- Visit the official ISRO website: www.isro.gov.in and locate the ICRB recruitment link.
- Register with a valid, active e-mail ID (mandatory) and mobile number.
- Fill in personal, educational, and category-related details carefully.
- Upload a recent colour passport-size photograph and signature in .jpg/.jpeg format as per the specified dimensions.
- Upload SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen certificate, if applicable, for fee refund eligibility.
- Pay the application fee online via Bharatkosh (Net Banking/UPI/Debit Card).
- Preserve the online Registration Number generated after successful submission for future reference.
- Review all entered details before final submission — no correction window is guaranteed later.
📎 Documents/Photo & Signature Specifications
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Photograph | Recent colour, passport size (not older than 6 months), white/light background, no cap/hat/dark glasses, 200×230 px, 20KB–50KB, .jpg/.jpeg |
| Signature | Black ink on white paper, not in capital letters, 140×60 px, 10KB–20KB, .jpg/.jpeg |
| Category Certificate | SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen certificate (any one, as applicable) for full fee refund |
Candidates should also be ready to produce original documents (qualification, age proof, category certificate, NOC from employer, etc.) at the time of the Skill Test.
⚠️ Important Points to Note
- A candidate may apply for different posts under the same or different zones but cannot apply for the same post number in more than one zone.
- Candidates applying for multiple posts must choose common written test centres.
- Government/PSU/Autonomous Body employees must submit a No Objection Certificate (NOC) at the time of the Skill Test — failure to do so means disqualification from the Skill Test and no TA payment.
- Second-class train fare (shortest route) is reimbursed only for candidates attending the Skill Test, not the Written Test.
- All posts are temporary but likely to continue; selected candidates are liable to be posted/transferred to any ISRO/DOS Centre or Unit.
- Only Indian nationals are eligible to apply.
- Canvassing in any form will be a disqualification.
- All official communication will be sent only to the candidate's registered e-mail ID — check spam/junk folders regularly.
- Legal jurisdiction for any recruitment-related dispute lies with Bangalore, Karnataka.
- Candidates are strongly advised not to fall for fake job offers or appointment letters claiming to be from ISRO. Always verify through the official ISRO website only.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
The online application window closes on 16-08-2026 at 11:55 PM.
There are 244 vacancies in total across Assistant (130), JPA (82), UDC (22), and Stenographer (10) posts, including those for Autonomous Bodies under DOS.
A graduation degree with a minimum of 60% marks or 6.32 CGPA from a recognised university is required for all posts, along with computer proficiency and, for JPA/Stenographer, stenography experience and 60 w.p.m. speed.
28 years for UR/EWS, 31 years for OBC, and 33 years for SC/ST candidates, as on 16-08-2026, with further relaxation for specified categories.
₹500/- processing fee per application (₹1000/- if applying for both post types), of which ₹100/- per applied post is non-refundable; the balance is refunded if the candidate appears for the Written Test.
Yes, the marking scheme is +1 for a correct answer and −0.25 for a wrong answer.
Selected candidates will get a minimum basic pay of ₹25,500/- per month in Pay Level 4, plus DA, HRA, and Transport Allowance.
Yes, but you cannot apply for the same post number (e.g., Assistant) in two different zones. You may apply for different post numbers in the same or different zones, choosing common written test centres.
Refer to the FAQs uploaded on the ISRO website against this advertisement, or e-mail rmt-icrb@isro.gov.in if doubts persist. Queries already answered in the advertisement/FAQ will not be entertained.
- Official Notification & Online Application: www.isro.gov.in
- Queries/Clarifications: rmt-icrb@isro.gov.in
- ISRO Centres/Units Details: isro.gov.in/isro_centres.html
