ISRO Assistant, UDC, JPA & Stenographer Recruitment 2026
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), through the ISRO Centralised Recruitment Board (ICRB), released the ICRB Recruitment 2026 Notification on 27 July 2026, under Advertisement No. ISRO:ICRB:01(A-JPA):2026, for Assistant, Junior Personal Assistant (JPA), Upper Division Clerk (UDC), and Stenographer posts. The vacancy count was later increased to 267. Online applications closed 20 August 2026 (extended), with the written exam scheduled for 21 September 2026.
| Organization | Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), via ICRB |
| Advertisement No. | ISRO:ICRB:01(A-JPA):2026 |
| Posts | Assistant, Upper Division Clerk (UDC), Junior Personal Assistant (JPA), Stenographer |
| Total Vacancies | 267 (increased from original 242) |
| Pay Level | Level 4 of the Pay Matrix |
| Age Limit | Up to 28 years (varies by post/category) |
| Written Exam Date | 21 September 2026 |
Eligibility
- Assistant / Upper Division Clerk — Graduation with minimum 60% marks or CGPA 6.32/10 from a recognized university, plus proficiency in computer usage and 1 year’s work experience.
- Junior Personal Assistant / Stenographer — Graduation with minimum 60% marks or CGPA 6.32/10, along with the prescribed shorthand/typing speed requirements.
Exam Pattern
The written exam is conducted online, lasting 150 minutes, with 200 objective-type questions worth 1 mark each (200 total marks) for Assistant/UDC posts. There is a negative marking of 0.25 marks for each incorrect answer.
Application Fee
- Women/SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen: ₹500, fully refunded upon appearing in the Written Test
- UR/OBC/EWS: ₹500, with ₹400 refunded upon appearing (net fee ₹100)
Selection Process
A Written Test followed by an Interview (and Skill Test where applicable for Stenographer/JPA posts).
Official Links
Official Website: isro.gov.in
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: When is the written exam?
A: 21 September 2026, conducted online, 150 minutes.
Q: How many vacancies does this recruitment cover?
A: 267 (increased from the original 242), across Assistant, UDC, JPA, and Stenographer posts.
Q: Is there negative marking?
A: Yes — 0.25 marks deducted per incorrect answer.
Q: Is the application fee refundable?
A: Yes — largely refunded upon appearing in the Written Test, varying by category.
Final Word
Since ISRO increased the vacancy count from 242 to 267 after the initial notification, always cross-check the latest official notice for the current confirmed vacancy figures rather than relying on the originally announced number.