ISRO Recruitment 2026 Notification Out for 244 Assistant, UDC, JPA, and Steno Posts, Apply Online Link

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has opened recruitment for 244 Assistant, Upper Division Clerk (UDC), Junior Personal Assistant (JPA), and Stenographer posts. Eligible candidates can apply online by 16 August 2026. Applicants should review the official notification for details on eligibility, vacancies, selection process, salary, and application guidelines before submitting the form.

ISRO Recruitment 2026 Notification Out

Candidates interested in ISRO Recruitment 2026 can apply online within the prescribed dates. Before starting the application, they should carefully check the official notification for eligibility, educational qualifications, age limit, vacancies, selection process, salary details, application procedure, and other important instructions.

ISRO Assistant, UDC, JPA, and Steno Notification 2026 PDF

ISRO Assistant, UDC, Steno Recruitment 2026 Overview

ISRO Recruitment 2026 Important Dates

ISRO Recruitment 2026 Vacancy

ISRO has announced 244 vacancies for Assistant, Upper Division Clerk (UDC), Junior Personal Assistant (JPA), and Stenographer posts. The table below provides the post-wise vacancy breakup along with the prescribed educational qualifications for each position.

ISRO Eligibility Criteria 2026

Candidates must satisfy the educational qualification and age requirements prescribed in the notification.

Educational Qualification: The required qualification varies according to the post.

Assistant / Upper Division Clerk (Post No. 1 & 5)

• Graduation with minimum 60% marks or CGPA 6.32/10 from a recognised university.
• Proficiency in computer usage.
• One year of work experience.

Junior Personal Assistant / Stenographer (Post No. 2, 4 & 6)

• Graduation with minimum 60% marks or CGPA 6.32/10, or
• Diploma in Commercial/Secretarial Practice with minimum 60% marks or CGPA 6.32/10.
• English stenography speed of 60 words per minute.
• Proficiency in computer usage.
• One year of relevant work experience.

Age Limit: Applicants must satisfy the prescribed age criteria.

• Minimum Age: 18 years
• Maximum Age: 28 years

Age relaxation is applicable for reserved categories according to Government of India rules

ISRO Recruitment 2026 Selection Process

The ISRO Recruitment 2026 selection process consists of multiple stages, including a Written Test/Computer-Based Test (CBT) followed by a Skill Test. Candidates will be shortlisted for the Skill Test based on their performance in the written examination. The selection stages are given below:

For JPA/Stenographer posts, the skill test consists of:

• Computer Literacy Test
• Stenography Test

ISRO Recruitment 2026 Apply Online Started

The online application window for ISRO Recruitment 2026 is now open on the official website. Eligible candidates can complete the registration and submit their application forms within the prescribed dates. To avoid last-minute technical issues, applicants should apply well before the closing date. The direct online application link is provided below.

ISRO Recruitment 2026 Apply Online Link – Active

Application Fee

The fee must be paid online through the Bharatkosh e-Payment Gateway using Internet Banking, UPI or a domestic debit card.

Candidates who appear for the Written Test/CBT will receive a refund of the processing fee. Women, SC/ST, PwBD, and Ex-Servicemen candidates eligible for fee exemption will get the full processing fee refunded, while all other candidates will receive a refund after deducting the Rs 100 application fee.

How to Apply for ISRO Recruitment 2026?

Candidates can complete the online application process by following these steps:

1. Visit the official ISRO recruitment website.
2. Open the recruitment section and select the recruitment notification.
3. Register using a valid email ID and mobile number.
4. Fill in the application form with the required personal, educational, and communication details.
5. Upload the necessary documents, photograph, and signature in the prescribed format.
6. Pay the application fee, if applicable.
7. Verify all entered details before submitting the application form.
8. Submit the form and download the confirmation page for future reference.

Documents Required

Candidates need to upload clear scanned copies of the required documents along with their application. The notification specifically mentions:

• Recent colour passport-size photograph
• Signature
• Relevant SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen certificate, wherever applicable
• The photograph must be in JPG/JPEG format, with a file size of 50 KB to 100 KB, while the signature should be in JPG/JPEG format with a size of 10 KB to 20 KB.

ISRO Recruitment Exam Pattern

The Pattern consists of objective-type questions with +1 mark for each correct answer and -0.25 marks for each incorrect answer.

ISRO Salary Structure

Selected candidates under ISRO Recruitment 2026 will be placed in Pay Matrix Level 4 with a starting basic salary of ₹25,500 per month. In addition to the basic pay, they will receive applicable Central Government benefits such as Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), and Transport Allowance (TA).

Apart from the basic salary, selected candidates will be eligible for several Central Government benefits such as medical facilities, a subsidised canteen, staff quarters (subject to availability), Leave Travel Concession (LTC), Group Insurance, House Building Advance, and other admissible allowances, making the overall pay package highly attractive.