ISRO Assistant, JPA, UDC & Stenographer Recruitment 2026 — 242 Posts, Apply Online 27 Jul–16 Aug (All India)

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), under the Department of Space, Govt. of India, has released the ISRO Recruitment 2026 Notification (Advt No. ISRO:ICRB:01(A-JPA):2026) through the ISRO Centralised Recruitment Board (ICRB) for 242 vacancies of Assistant, Junior Personal Assistant (JPA), Upper Division Clerk (UDC), and Stenographer posts across various ISRO Centres, Units, and Autonomous Bodies. ISRO Recruitment 2026 is among the most prestigious central government job opportunities for graduates this year, offering placement at India's premier space research organisation and future growth under the Department of Space. As of July 2026, the online application will open from 27 July 2026. Selected candidates will be posted as Assistants, JPAs, UDCs, or Stenographers at various ISRO Centres across India including VSSC (Thiruvananthapuram), ISAC (Bengaluru), SAC (Ahmedabad), NRSC (Hyderabad), LPSC (Bengaluru), and other units. The ISRO 2026 selection process consists of a Computer-Based Written Test (CBT), followed by a Skill Test / Stenography Test for JPA and Stenographer posts only, and final Document Verification. The salary for ISRO Assistant / JPA / UDC / Stenographer 2026 is Level 4 of the 7th Pay Commission with a minimum basic pay of ₹25,500 per month plus DA, HRA, Transport Allowance and all other central government benefits. The ISRO Assistant 2026 online application will be available at isro.gov.in from 27 July 2026. The last date to apply for ISRO Recruitment 2026 is 16 August 2026. Application fee is ₹500 for General/OBC/EWS candidates (₹400 refunded after appearing in exam); SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen/Women candidates get full fee refund after appearing. Candidates must read the complete official ISRO ICRB Notification PDF at isro.gov.in before applying and ensure they meet all eligibility conditions.

Bachelor's Degree in any discipline from a recognised university with minimum 60% marks or CGPA of 6.32 on a 10-point scale. For Junior Personal Assistant (JPA) / Stenographer: Graduation with 60% OR Diploma in Commercial/Secretarial Practice with 60% marks along with one year of experience as Steno Typist/Stenographer, English Stenography speed of 60 WPM, and computer proficiency. Computer proficiency (typing and basic applications) mandatory for all posts. Knowledge of Hindi preferred.

Maximum 28 years as on 16 August 2026.

• SC / ST — 5 years relaxation
• OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) — 3 years relaxation
• PwBD — 10 years relaxation
• Ex-Servicemen — as per Govt. of India rules

• Bachelor's Degree in any discipline from a UGC-recognised university with minimum 60% marks (or CGPA 6.32/10)
• For JPA / Stenographer: Graduation with 60% OR Diploma in Commercial/Secretarial Practice with 60% + 1-year experience as Steno Typist + English Stenography speed of 60 WPM
• Computer proficiency (typing and basic office applications) mandatory for all posts
• Age: Maximum 28 years as on 16 August 2026
• SC/ST — 5 years relaxation; OBC (NCL) — 3 years; PwBD — 10 years; Ex-Servicemen — as per Govt. of India rules
• Indian citizenship mandatory; must possess valid domicile/citizenship certificate

₹500 processing fee (₹400 refunded to General / OBC / EWS candidates after appearing in the written examination) SC / ST / PwBD / Ex-Servicemen / Women — Full fee refunded after appearing Payment Mode: Online (Net Banking / Debit Card / Credit Card / UPI)

Level 4 under 7th Central Pay Commission, minimum basic pay ₹25,500 per month. Plus Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), Transport Allowance, and other Central Government benefits as admissible.

1. Visit the official ISRO website at isro.gov.in — the online application link will be active from 27 July 2026
2. Click on the ISRO Recruitment 2026 / ICRB Notification link (Advt No. ISRO:ICRB:01(A-JPA):2026)
3. Download and read the complete official notification PDF carefully before filling the form
4. Click on Apply Online and complete the registration with your active email ID and mobile number
5. Fill the online application form with personal, educational, work experience and other required details accurately
6. Upload scanned photograph and signature as per the specifications mentioned in the notification (check pixel dimensions and file size)
7. Pay the application fee of ₹500 via Net Banking / Debit Card / Credit Card / UPI online (refund applicable as per category)
8. Select your preferred ISRO Centre / Zone for posting (where applicable)
9. Review all filled details carefully — corrections may not be permitted after final submission
10. Click Submit, download the application confirmation receipt, and take a printout for future reference and document verification