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The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has announced the ISRO Exam Date 2026 for Assistant, UDC, JPA, and Stenographer posts. The written examination is scheduled for 21 September 2026. Candidates can check the official notification for details regarding the exam date, admit card, vacancies, selection process, salary, and other recruitment information.
ISRO Exam Date 2026 Out
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is set to hold the Written Test/CBT for Assistant, Junior Personal Assistant (JPA), UDC, and Stenographer posts on 21 September 2026. Applicants should visit the official website regularly for updates regarding the admit card, examination centre, reporting schedule, and important exam-day guidelines.
ISRO Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF
Before applying for ISRO Recruitment 2026, candidates should carefully go through the official notification and confirm that they meet all the prescribed eligibility requirements. It is important to check the educational qualifications, age limit, vacancies, selection process, salary, application procedure, and other guidelines before submitting the application within the given deadline.
ISRO Assistant, UDC, JPA, and Steno Notification 2026 PDF
ISRO Assistant, UDC, Steno Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Particulars | Details |
| Organization |
Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)
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| Recruitment Name |
ISRO Recruitment 2026
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| Posts |
Assistant, Upper Division Clerk (UDC), Junior Personal Assistant (JPA), Stenographer
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| Total Vacancies | 267 (Increased) |
| Exam Mode | Online |
| Exam Date | 21st September 2026 |
| Job Location | Across India |
| Category |
Government Jobs
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| Official Website | www.isro.gov.in |
ISRO Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Short Notice | 21 July 2026 |
| Notification Release | 27 July 2026 |
| Online Application Starts | 27 July 2026 (12:00 AM) |
| Last Date to Apply (Extended) | 20 August 2026 (till 11:59 PM) |
| Exam date | 21 September 2026 |
ISRO Recruitment 2026 Vacancy
ISRO has announced 267 vacancies for Assistant, Upper Division Clerk (UDC), Junior Personal Assistant (JPA), and Stenographer posts. Candidates can check the table below for the vacancy distribution by post along with the educational qualifications required for each position.
| Post | UR | OBC | SC | ST | EWS | Total Vacancy |
| Stenographer | 8 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 10 |
| Assistant for Filling Up at Autonomous Institutions Under the Department of Space | 9 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 17 |
| Junior Personal Assistant for Filling Up at Autonomous Institutions Under the Department of Space | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Assistant | 54 | 18 | 25 | 18 | 20 | 135 |
| Junior Personal Assistant (JPA) | 50 | 11 | 8 | 5 | 7 | 81 |
| Upper Division Clerk | 9 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 23 |
| Total | 131 | 39 | 31 | 28 | 31 | 267 |
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
Selection for ISRO Recruitment 2026 will be based on a Written Test/Computer-Based Test (CBT), followed by a Skill Test. Candidates securing the required qualifying marks in the written exam will be considered for the next stage. The detailed selection procedure is provided below.
| Stage | Details | Qualifying Marks |
Shortlisting Criteria
|
| Written Test | Objective-type examination with a duration of 150 minutes | UR: 50% Reserved: 40% |
Candidates shortlisted for the Skill Test in a maximum 1:5 ratio against category-wise vacancies, subject to the minimum number prescribed
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| Skill Test | For Assistant/UDC posts, includes a Computer Literacy Test | UR: 60% Reserved: 50% |
Candidates must qualify the skill test to proceed further in the selection process
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For JPA/Stenographer posts, the skill test consists of:
- Computer Literacy Test
- Stenography Test
ISRO Recruitment 2026 Apply Online
Eligible candidates can apply online for ISRO Recruitment 2026 through the official website. Candidates should complete the process promptly to avoid last-minute technical issues.
ISRO Recruitment 2026 Apply Online Link – Window Closed
Application Fee
The fee must be paid online through the Bharatkosh e-Payment Gateway using Internet Banking, UPI or a domestic debit card.
| Post Applied For |
Application Fee
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| Assistant / Upper Division Clerk (ISRO & Autonomous Bodies) | ₹500 |
| Junior Personal Assistant / Stenographer (ISRO & Autonomous Bodies) | ₹500 |
| Both Assistant / Upper Division Clerk and Junior Personal Assistant / Stenographer (ISRO & Autonomous Bodies) | ₹1,000 |
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:
- Visit the official ISRO recruitment website.
- Open the recruitment section and select the recruitment notification.
- Register using a valid email ID and mobile number.
- Fill in the application form with the required personal, educational, and communication details.
- Upload the necessary documents, photograph, and signature in the prescribed format.
- Pay the application fee, if applicable.
- Verify all entered details before submitting the application form.
- 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.
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Exam Pattern for Assistant/UDC
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| Part | Subject | No. of Questions | Marks | Time |
| A | General English | 50 | 50 |
150 minutes
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| B | Quantitative Aptitude | 50 | 50 | |
| C | General Intelligence & Reasoning Ability | 50 | 50 | |
| D | General Knowledge | 50 | 50 | |
| Total | – | 200 | 200 | |
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Exam Pattern for JPA/Stenographers
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| Part | Subject | No. of Questions | Marks | Time |
| A | English Language & Comprehension | 100 | 100 |
150 minutes
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| B | General Intelligence & Reasoning Ability | 50 | 50 | |
| C | Quantitative Aptitude & General Knowledge | 50 | 50 | |
| Tota | 200 | 200 | ||
ISRO Salary Structure
Candidates selected through ISRO Recruitment 2026 will receive a starting basic salary of Rs 25,500 per month under Pay Matrix Level 4. Along with the basic pay, employees will also be eligible for various Central Government allowances, including Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), and Transport Allowance (TA), as per the applicable rules.
Along with the basic pay, selected candidates will receive various Central Government benefits, including medical facilities, subsidised canteen services, staff quarters (as per availability), Leave Travel Concession (LTC), Group Insurance, House Building Advance, and other applicable allowances.









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