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Indian Space Research Organisation
ISRO Assistant & JPA 2026 • Advt No: ISRO:ICRB:01(A-JPA):2026
ISRO ICRB recruitment for 244 Assistant, Junior Personal Assistant, Upper Division Clerk and Stenographer vacancies across ISRO, Department of Space and autonomous institutions.
Total Vacancies
244
Age Limit
—–28 Years
As on 16 Aug 2026
Application Dates
27 Jul – 20 Aug 2026
Closes 11:55 PM IST
Job Location
All India
Qualification
Graduation with at least 60% marks or CGPA 6.32 and computer proficiency for Assistant/UDC; for JPA/Stenographer, qualifying graduation or Commercial/Secretarial Practice diploma, one year stenography experience, 60 w.p.m. English stenography and computer proficiency.
Salary / Stipend
Pay Matrix Level 4 with minimum basic pay of INR 25,500 per month, plus admissible DA, HRA, transport allowance and Central Government benefits.
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The ISRO Centralised Recruitment Board has invited online applications under Advertisement No. ISRO:ICRB:01(A-JPA):2026 for Assistant, Junior Personal Assistant, Upper Division Clerk and Stenographer posts at ISRO centres, Department of Space establishments and autonomous institutions. The notification contains 244 vacancies in Pay Matrix Level 4.
Field | Details |
|---|---|
Advertisement number | ISRO:ICRB:01(A-JPA):2026 |
Advertisement date | 27 July 2026 |
Conducting authority | ISRO Centralised Recruitment Board (ICRB) |
Posts | Assistant, Junior Personal Assistant, Upper Division Clerk and Stenographer |
Total vacancies | 244 |
Application mode | Online |
Pay level | Level 4 of the Pay Matrix |
Current status | Application open |
Candidates may apply for the Assistant/Upper Division Clerk stream, the Junior Personal Assistant/Stenographer stream, or both streams, provided they satisfy the corresponding qualification and skill requirements.
Online registration opened on 27 July 2026 at 10:00 AM and closes on 20 August 2026 at 11:55 PM. The application-fee payment deadline is also 20 August 2026. The written-test and skill-test dates will be announced separately through the official recruitment page and registered candidate communications.
Event | Date / Status |
|---|---|
Advertisement issued | 27 July 2026 |
Online registration starts | 27 July 2026, 10:00 AM |
Last date to submit application | 20 August 2026, 11:55 PM |
Last date for fee payment | 20 August 2026 |
Written test | To be announced |
Skill test | To be announced after written-test shortlisting |
Application Choice | Initial Processing Payment |
|---|---|
Assistant / Upper Division Clerk stream | INR 500 |
Junior Personal Assistant / Stenographer stream | INR 500 |
Both streams | INR 1,000 |
The actual application fee is INR 100 per application. All applicants initially pay the processing amount shown above. Women, SC, ST, PwBD and Ex-Servicemen candidates who appear in the written test receive a full refund of the processing payment. Other candidates who appear in the test receive a refund after deduction of INR 100 per application. Payment is accepted online through the Bharatkosh gateway.
Eligibility must be satisfied by the closing date. The common upper age limit is 28 years as on 16 August 2026. The upper limit is 31 years for eligible OBC candidates and 33 years for eligible SC/ST candidates wherever the relevant posts are reserved. Other relaxations apply according to Government of India orders.
Post Stream | Essential Qualification and Experience |
|---|---|
Assistant / Upper Division Clerk | Graduation with at least 60% marks or CGPA 6.32 on a 10-point scale from a recognized university, completed within the stipulated course duration, plus proficiency in computer use. |
Junior Personal Assistant / Stenographer | Graduation with at least 60% marks or CGPA 6.32 completed within the stipulated course duration; OR Diploma in Commercial/Secretarial Practice with at least 60% marks or CGPA 6.32 completed within the stipulated duration. The candidate must also have one year experience as Steno-Typist/Stenographer, English stenography speed of 60 words per minute and computer proficiency. |
Nationality: Only Indian nationals need apply.
Percentage or CGPA: Where both appear on the degree or consolidated mark sheet, at least one must satisfy ISRO norms. Conversion of CGPA into percentage is not permitted merely to establish eligibility when only CGPA is declared.
Course duration: Graduation or diploma must have been completed within the normal duration prescribed by the university or board.
DCP/DCCP experience: For Diploma in Commercial Practice or Diploma in Commercial and Computer Practice holders, a BOAT apprenticeship certificate under NATS may be treated as equivalent to one year of stenography experience.
Government employees: Candidates working in Government, PSU or autonomous bodies must apply with employer permission and produce the original No Objection Certificate at the skill test.
Age relaxation: Serving Government employees, Ex-Servicemen, PwBD candidates, meritorious sportspersons, widows and specified separated or divorced women may receive relaxation under applicable Central Government orders.
The advertisement notifies 244 provisional vacancies. The largest components are 113 Assistant vacancies and 81 Junior Personal Assistant vacancies. Separate vacancies are also notified for Upper Division Clerk, Stenographer and autonomous-institution posts.
Post / Post Number | Vacancies |
|---|---|
Assistant - Post No. 1 | 113 |
Junior Personal Assistant - Post No. 2 | 81 |
Upper Division Clerk - Post No. 3 | 22 |
Stenographer - Post No. 4 | 10 |
Assistant in DOS autonomous institutions - Post No. 5 | 17 |
Junior Personal Assistant in DOS autonomous institutions - Post No. 6 | 1 |
Total | 244 |
Zone | Assistant | JPA | UDC | Steno | Autonomous Assistant | Autonomous JPA | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Ahmedabad | 27 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 1 | 60 |
Bengaluru | 26 | 19 | 22 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 77 |
Hassan | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
Hyderabad | 13 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15 |
Mahendragiri | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
New Delhi | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Sriharikota | 32 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 49 |
Thiruvananthapuram | 6 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 30 |
Total | 113 | 81 | 22 | 10 | 17 | 1 | 244 |
The New Delhi-zone Assistant vacancy is identified for filling at IIRS, Dehradun. The three Sriharikota-zone autonomous Assistant vacancies are identified for NARL, Gadanki. Vacancy numbers are provisional and may be increased, reduced or left unfilled by ISRO.
Selection consists of a 150-minute objective written test followed by a qualifying skill test. Candidates are normally shortlisted for the skill test up to a 1:5 ratio against category-wise vacancies, with a minimum of 10 candidates as prescribed. Final selection is based on written-test marks among candidates who qualify the skill test.
Assistant / UDC Written Test Part | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
General English | 50 | 50 |
Quantitative Aptitude | 50 | 50 |
General Intelligence and Reasoning Ability | 50 | 50 |
General Knowledge | 50 | 50 |
Total | 200 | 200 |
JPA / Stenographer Written Test Part | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
English Language and Comprehension | 100 | 100 |
General Intelligence and Reasoning Ability | 50 | 50 |
Quantitative Aptitude and General Knowledge | 50 | 50 |
Total | 200 | 200 |
Written-test duration: 150 minutes, with compensatory time for eligible PwBD candidates.
Marking scheme: One mark for each correct response and a deduction of 0.25 mark for each incorrect response.
Written qualifying standard: 50% in every applicable part for UR candidates and 40% in every applicable part for reserved-category candidates against notified reserved vacancies.
Computer Literacy Test: 100 marks in 75 minutes: MS Word 35 marks, MS Excel 35 marks and MS PowerPoint 30 marks. Passing standard is 60% for UR and 50% for eligible reserved categories.
JPA/Stenographer stenography test: Dictation of 300 words at 60 words per minute for five minutes, followed by computer transcription in 30 minutes. Maximum permissible mistakes are 10% for UR and 12% for eligible reserved categories.
Final merit: Written-test marks determine final selection from among candidates who qualify every prescribed skill component.
For a written-test tie, Assistant/UDC merit is resolved first through General Intelligence and Reasoning marks and then by date of birth, with the older candidate placed higher. For JPA/Stenographer, English Language and Comprehension marks are considered first, followed by date of birth.
Selected candidates will be appointed in Pay Matrix Level 4 with a minimum basic pay of INR 25,500 per month. Dearness Allowance, House Rent Allowance and Transport Allowance are payable under applicable rules. Employees are governed by the National Pension System and may receive medical facilities, subsidized canteen facilities, limited quarters in lieu of HRA, Leave Travel Concession, group insurance and other admissible benefits.
Employment Item | Details |
|---|---|
Pay level | Level 4 of the Pay Matrix |
Minimum basic pay | INR 25,500 per month |
Nature of posts | Temporary, but likely to continue |
Posting | ISRO/DOS centres, units, branch secretariat or autonomous institutions according to the selected post and zone |
Transfer liability | Transferable to any Department of Space or ISRO centre/unit on need basis |
Pension | National Pension System |
Appointment remains subject to medical fitness, document verification, character and antecedent requirements and all service conditions stated by ISRO or the concerned autonomous institution.
Open the official ISRO recruitment page for Advertisement ISRO:ICRB:01(A-JPA):2026 and read the bilingual advertisement and FAQ.
Use the online application portal and complete registration with an active personal email address and mobile number.
Select the appropriate post stream: Assistant/UDC, JPA/Stenographer, or both, and choose the eligible zones and posts carefully.
Enter personal, category, age, education, experience and employment details exactly as supported by original documents.
For JPA or Stenographer, enter the required stenography experience and ensure readiness for English shorthand at 60 words per minute.
Upload the required photograph, signature and candidate declaration printout in the prescribed file formats and sizes.
Submit the application and pay the required processing amount through the Bharatkosh online payment facility.
Save the online registration number, final submitted application and payment record for future correspondence.
Check the registered email, SMS messages and official recruitment page regularly for written-test and skill-test updates.
The application must be finally submitted by 20 August 2026 at 11:55 PM. A registration number should be preserved because hall-ticket and recruitment communications are issued electronically.
Choose the correct stream: Assistant/UDC and JPA/Stenographer have different qualifications, written-test patterns and skill requirements.
Verify the 60% or 6.32 CGPA rule: The qualifying course must also have been completed within its stipulated duration.
Do not convert CGPA improperly: Follow the exact marks or CGPA presentation on the degree and consolidated mark sheet under ISRO rules.
Confirm stenography eligibility: JPA/Stenographer applicants need the prescribed experience, 60 w.p.m. English shorthand and computer proficiency.
Calculate age on 16 August 2026: Claim category or special relaxation only when documentary conditions are satisfied.
Use consistent examination centres: Candidates applying to multiple posts with a common written test should select the same written-test centre.
Confirm payment and final submission: A draft form, failed transaction or bank debit without successful application status does not complete the process.
Retain originals and NOC: Original education, category, experience and employment documents must be produced at the skill test; serving candidates must also produce the original NOC.
The advertisement contains 244 vacancies: 113 Assistant, 81 Junior Personal Assistant, 22 Upper Division Clerk, 10 Stenographer, 17 autonomous-institution Assistant and 1 autonomous-institution Junior Personal Assistant vacancy.
Online registration and fee payment close on 20 August 2026. The registration portal closes at 11:55 PM.
Assistant and UDC applicants need graduation with at least 60% marks or CGPA 6.32 completed within the prescribed course duration, together with computer proficiency.
A JPA applicant needs qualifying graduation or a qualifying Commercial/Secretarial Practice diploma, one year of stenography experience, English shorthand speed of 60 words per minute and computer proficiency.
Both streams have a 200-question, 200-mark objective test lasting 150 minutes with negative marking of 0.25 mark. Assistant/UDC candidates then take the computer literacy test; JPA/Stenographer candidates take both computer literacy and stenography tests.
The skill test is qualifying. Final selection is prepared from the written-test marks of candidates who qualify the skill test, subject to vacancy, category, document-verification and eligibility conditions.
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