ISRO Recruitment 2026 – 242 Posts, Apply by 16 Aug

ISRO Assistant UDC JPA Stenographer Recruitment 2026 notification for 242 posts at isro.gov.in

ISRO Assistant UDC JPA Stenographer Recruitment 2026 — The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), through its Centralised Recruitment Board (ICRB), has announced recruitment for 242 vacancies of Assistant, Upper Division Clerk (UDC), Junior Personal Assistant (JPA) and Stenographer in Level 4 of the Pay Matrix (Advt. No. ISRO:ICRB:01(A-JPA):2026). Online applications open on 27 July 2026 and the last date is 16 August 2026 at isro.gov.in. Check eligibility, fee, salary and how to apply below.

Post Name

AssistantUpper Division Clerk (UDC)Junior Personal Assistant (JPA)Stenographer

Total Vacancies

242

Status

Opening 27 July

Salary (7th CPC – Level 4)

Level 4 of the Pay Matrix, Basic ₹25,500 (scale ₹25,500–₹81,100), plus DA, HRA, Transport Allowance and other central-government benefits.

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About ISRO Recruitment 2026

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), Department of Space, conducts centralised recruitment through the ICRB for administrative and stenographic posts across its centres, units and autonomous bodies. For 2026, ISRO is filling 242 Level-4 vacancies for Assistant, UDC, JPA and Stenographer. Selection is through a written test followed by a skill/stenography test for the relevant posts. Graduates with computer proficiency (and stenography skills for JPA/Steno) can apply online at isro.gov.in.

ISRO Recruitment 2026 Important Dates

Event	Date
Notification Date	27 July 2026
Online Registration Starts	27 July 2026
Last Date for Online Registration	16 August 2026

ISRO 2026 Vacancy Details

Post Name	No. of Posts
Assistant	111
Upper Division Clerk (UDC)	81
Junior Personal Assistant (JPA)	22
Stenographer	10
Total	242

Vacancies are spread across ISRO centres, units and autonomous bodies. Zone/centre-wise distribution is in the official notification.

Age Limit (as on 16.08.2026)

Category	Upper Age Limit
General / UR	28 years
OBC	31 years
SC / ST	33 years

Eligibility Criteria

Post	Qualification
Assistant / UDC	Graduation in any discipline with a minimum of 60% marks and computer proficiency
JPA / Stenographer	Graduation / Diploma with 60% marks plus stenography skills (min. 60 w.p.m. English shorthand)

CGPA-to-percentage conversion is not permitted; the marksheet must show a minimum of 60%. Confirm exact requirements in the notification.

Application Fee

All candidates pay an initial ₹500 processing fee online. The actual application fee is ₹100. The refund after appearing in the written test is:
• Women / SC / ST / PwBD / Ex-Servicemen: full ₹500 refunded.
• General / OBC: ₹400 refunded (₹100 application fee retained).

Selection Process

Written Test (objective type)
Skill Test / Stenography Test (for JPA & Stenographer posts)
Document Verification

How to Apply for ISRO Recruitment 2026

1Visit the official ISRO website: isro.gov.in and open the Careers section.
2Open the recruitment link for Advt. No. ISRO:ICRB:01(A-JPA):2026.
3Register with a valid email ID and mobile number, then log in.
4Fill the application and upload your photo, signature and documents.
5Pay the ₹500 processing fee online and submit before 16 August 2026.
6Download and save the confirmation page for future reference.

Important Instructions

→CGPA-to-percentage conversion is not permitted — the marksheet must show a minimum of 60%.
→Computer proficiency is required for all posts.
→JPA and Stenographer posts additionally require stenography skills (min. 60 w.p.m.).
→Keep ID proof, certificates and scanned photo/signature ready before applying.
→Apply well in advance to avoid last-minute website load.

Documents Required

✓ Educational certificates & marksheets (showing 60%)
✓ Category certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwBD) if applicable
✓ Age proof (10th certificate)
✓ Passport-size photograph & signature (scanned)
✓ Valid photo ID proof (Aadhaar / PAN / etc.)

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

QHow many vacancies are there in ISRO Recruitment 2026?

AThere are 242 vacancies — Assistant (111), UDC (81), JPA (22) and Stenographer (10).

QWhat is the last date to apply for ISRO Recruitment 2026?

AThe last date for online registration is 16 August 2026; applications open on 27 July 2026.

QWhat is the educational qualification for ISRO Assistant and UDC posts?

AGraduation in any discipline with a minimum of 60% marks and computer proficiency.

QWhat stenography speed is required for JPA / Stenographer posts?

AA minimum of 60 w.p.m. in English shorthand/stenography, along with the required graduation/diploma.

QWhat is the age limit for ISRO Recruitment 2026?

AThe upper age limit is 28 years for General, 31 for OBC and 33 for SC/ST (as on 16.08.2026).

QWhat is the salary for these ISRO posts?

ASelected candidates are placed in Level 4 of the Pay Matrix with a basic pay of ₹25,500 per month, plus DA, HRA, TA and other allowances.

✅ Pre-Application Checklist

📄

Download and read the official ISRO ICRB notification

Step 1

🎓

Confirm your degree marksheet shows a minimum of 60% (no CGPA conversion)

Step 2

🎂

Check your age against the limit for your category (as on 16.08.2026)

Step 3

📷

Keep a scanned passport photo and signature ready in the required format

Step 4

💳

Keep net banking / debit card / UPI ready for the ₹500 processing fee

Step 5

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Apply well before 16 August 2026 — don’t wait for the last day

Step 6

🔒

Apply only on the official isro.gov.in website — avoid fake links

Step 7

Tick each step as you complete it before the deadline

Official Website

https://www.isro.gov.in

Apply online for ISRO Assistant, UDC, JPA & Stenographer Recruitment 2026 before 16 August 2026.

✅ Apply Online

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