ISRO has released the 2026 recruitment notification for around 242–244 posts of Assistant, Upper Division Clerk (UDC), Junior Personal Assistant (JPA) and Stenographer, and online applications are open at the ISRO Careers portal till 16 August 2026.
ISRO Recruitment 2026 Overview
- Organization: Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)
- Advertisement No.: ISRO:ICRB:01(A‑JPA):2026 (administrative posts)
- Posts: Assistant, Junior Personal Assistant, Upper Division Clerk, Stenographer
- Total vacancies: About 244
- Pay scale: Level‑4, ₹25,500 – ₹81,100 (7th CPC) + allowances
- Job locations: Multiple ISRO centres – Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Hassan, Hyderabad, Mahendragiri, New Delhi, Sriharikota, Thiruvananthapuram and autonomous bodies
- Official website: isro.gov.in
- Notification PDF: ISRO Recruitment Notification 2026
Important dates
- Start of online application: 27 July 2026
- Last date to apply online: 16 August 2026
Vacancy details
As per detailed coverage, vacancies are roughly distributed as:
- Assistant: 113 posts
- Junior Personal Assistant (JPA): 81 posts
- Upper Division Clerk (UDC): 22 posts
- Stenographer: 10 posts
Eligibility criteria
- Educational qualification (Assistant/UDC): Graduation with minimum 60% marks or CGPA 6.32/10 from a recognised university + proficiency in computers.
- Educational qualification (JPA/Stenographer): Graduation with 60% marks OR prescribed diploma qualification, along with good typing/stenography skills as specified in notification.
- Age limit: 18–28 years as on 16 August 2026; upper age relaxation for SC/ST, OBC, PwBD as per Government of India rules.
Selection process
- Written examination (objective type)
- Skill test (typing/stenography/computer proficiency, as applicable)
- Document verification and medical/other formalities as per ISRO norms.
Application process at isro.gov.in
- Go to ISRO official website and open the “Careers” / “Current Opportunities” section.
- Click on the advertisement for Assistant/UDC/JPA/Stenographer – 2026 and then on “Click here to apply online”.
- Register with basic details, fill the online form, upload documents and photo/signature as per guidelines, and submit.
- Application fee: Processing fee of ₹500 at submission; the notification explains refund/adjustment rules for appearing candidates.