The Department of Space, Government of India, which oversees the country's space programme including ISRO, has announced recruitment for 60 Group-A and Group-B posts on deputation basis. The openings cover Assistant Section Officer, Under Secretary, Personal Assistant, Senior Translation Officer and other secretariat, audit, accounts and official language roles at the Department of Space Secretariat in Bengaluru. Serving central government and ISRO officers are the intended applicants.
ISRO Assistant Section Officer, Under Secretary and More Recruitment 2026
Posted 16 Oct 2026Updated 16 Oct 2026A.26011/1/2025-I (Vol.II)
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ISRO Assistant Section Officer, Under Secretary and More Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- Department of Space
- Advertisement No.
- A.26011/1/2025-I (Vol.II)
- Post Name
- Sr. Head, Audit, Principal Pay and Accounts Officer and 14 more
- Job Location
- Bengaluru, Karnataka
- Who Can Apply
- Candidates from anywhere in India (Applications invited from officers of ISRO and from All India Services or Central Services Group 'A'/'B' under the Central Government)
- Job Type
- Deputation
- Age Limit
- Up to 56 years
- Gender
- All
- Nationality
- Indian
- Experience
- Deputation posts filled from serving officers: 5 years regular service in the feeder grade for most posts, 9 years regular service in Level-4 for Assistant Section Officer and Personal Assistant, 3 years regular service in Level-7 for Assistant Director (Official Language), or holding an analogous post on a regular basis
- Tenure
- 3 to 5 years depending on the post, extendable or curtailable based on Department requirements; total deputation period including a preceding ex-cadre post shall not exceed 5 years
Vacancy Breakdown
Sr. Head, Audit
01
Principal Pay and Accounts Officer
01
Deputy Secretary
02
Under Secretary
11
Sr. Audit Officer
04
Principal Accounts Officer
01
Audit Officer
05
Accounts Officer
01
Principal Staff Officer
01
Senior Principal Private Secretary
01
Principal Private Secretary
03
Assistant Director (Official Language)
01
Assistant Section Officer
17
Private Secretary
06
Personal Assistant
03
Senior Translation Officer
02
Total60
| Post Name | Total |
|---|---|
| Sr. Head, Audit | 01 |
| Principal Pay and Accounts Officer | 01 |
| Deputy Secretary | 02 |
| Under Secretary | 11 |
| Sr. Audit Officer | 04 |
| Principal Accounts Officer | 01 |
| Audit Officer | 05 |
| Accounts Officer | 01 |
| Principal Staff Officer | 01 |
| Senior Principal Private Secretary | 01 |
| Principal Private Secretary | 03 |
| Assistant Director (Official Language) | 01 |
| Assistant Section Officer | 17 |
| Private Secretary | 06 |
| Personal Assistant | 03 |
| Senior Translation Officer | 02 |
| Grand Total | 60 |
Eligibility Details
Requirements differ by post — open a post to see its own.
Sr. Head, Audit1 post
- Qualification
- Officers from ISRO holding analogous post in Finance & Accounts on regular basis, or with 5 years regular service in Level-12 as Head, Accounts & IFA, or total 10 years combined service in Level-11 and Level-12 with minimum 3 years as Head, Accounts & IFA. Alternatively, officers from All India Services or Central Services Group 'A' holding analogous posts in Finance & Accounts or 5 years regular service in Level-12/equivalent.
- Cadre
- Group-A post in Officers' cadre
- Deputation Period
- Five years
Principal Pay and Accounts Officer1 post
- Qualification
- Officers from ISRO holding analogous post in Finance & Accounts on regular basis, or with 5 years regular service in Level-12 as Head, Accounts & IFA, or total 10 years combined service in Level-11 and Level-12 with minimum 3 years as Head, Accounts & IFA. Alternatively, officers from All India Services or Central Services Group 'A' holding analogous posts in Finance & Accounts or 5 years regular service in Level-12/equivalent.
- Cadre
- Group-A post in Officers' cadre
- Deputation Period
- Five years
Deputy Secretary2 posts
- Qualification
- Officers from ISRO holding analogous post on regular basis, or with 5 years regular service as Sr. Administrative Officer in Level-11. Alternatively, officers from All India Services or Central Services Group 'A' holding analogous post or 5 years regular service in Administrative cadre in Level-11.
- Cadre
- Group-A post in Officers' cadre
- Deputation Period
- Five years
Under Secretary11 posts
- Qualification
- Officers from ISRO holding analogous post, or with 5 years regular service as Administrative Officer / Accounts Officer / Purchase & Stores Officer in Level-10. Alternatively, officers from All India Services or Central Services Group 'A' holding analogous post or 5 years regular service in Administrative cadre in Level-10.
- Cadre
- Group-A post in Officers' cadre
- Deputation Period
- Three years
Sr. Audit Officer4 posts
- Qualification
- Officers from ISRO holding analogous post, or with 5 years regular service in Accounts Officer cadre in Level-10. Alternatively, officers from All India Services or Central Services Group 'A' holding analogous post or 5 years regular service in Level-10.
- Cadre
- Group-A post in Officers' cadre
- Deputation Period
- Five years
Principal Accounts Officer1 post
- Qualification
- Officers from ISRO holding analogous post, or with 5 years regular service in Accounts Officer cadre in Level-10. Alternatively, officers from All India Services or Central Services Group 'A' holding analogous post or 5 years regular service in Level-10.
- Cadre
- Group-A post in Officers' cadre
- Deputation Period
- Five years
Audit Officer5 posts
- Qualification
- Officers from ISRO holding analogous post on regular basis, or officers from Central Services Group-A holding analogous post in parent cadre or department.
- Cadre
- Group-A post in Officers' cadre
- Deputation Period
- Three years
Accounts Officer1 post
- Qualification
- Officers from ISRO holding analogous post on regular basis, or officers from Central Services Group-A holding analogous post in parent cadre or department.
- Cadre
- Group-A post in Officers' cadre
- Deputation Period
- Three years
Principal Staff Officer1 post
- Qualification
- Officers in stenographic cadre in ISRO being Senior Principal Personal Secretaries holding Level-12 with 5 years regular service. Alternatively, officers in Stenographic cadre in Central Services Group-A holding analogous post or 5 years regular service in equivalent cadre in Level-12.
- Cadre
- Group-A post in Stenographic cadre
- Deputation Period
- Five years
Senior Principal Private Secretary1 post
- Qualification
- Officers in stenographic cadre in ISRO holding analogous post, or Principal Personal Secretaries in Level-11 with 5 years regular service. Alternatively, officers in Stenographic cadre in Central Services Group-A holding analogous post or 5 years regular service in equivalent cadre in Level-11.
- Cadre
- Group-A post in Stenographic cadre
- Deputation Period
- Five years
Principal Private Secretary3 posts
- Qualification
- Officers in ISRO holding analogous post, or Senior Personal Secretaries in Level-10 with 5 years regular service. Alternatively, officers in Stenographic cadre in Central Services Group-A holding analogous post or 5 years regular service in equivalent cadre in Level-10.
- Cadre
- Group-A post in Stenographic cadre
- Deputation Period
- Five years
Assistant Director (Official Language)1 post
- Qualification
- Officers of Official Language cadre in ISRO holding analogous post, or Senior Translation Officer in Level-7 with 3 years regular service, or Junior Translation Officer in Level-6 who attained Level-7 on completion of 10 years regular service. Alternatively, officers under Central Government in Official Language cadre with analogous post or 3 years in Level-7 as Senior Translation Officer or Junior Translation Officer with 10 years service.
- Cadre
- Group-A post in Official Language cadre
- Deputation Period
- Five years
Assistant Section Officer17 posts
- Qualification
- Officials in ISRO holding analogous post, or with 9 years regular service in Level-4 in equivalent cadre. Alternatively, officials from Central Services holding analogous post or 9 years regular service in Level-4 in equivalent cadre.
- Cadre
- Group-B post in clerical cadre
- Deputation Period
- Three years
Private Secretary6 posts
- Qualification
- Officials in ISRO holding analogous post, or with 5 years regular service in Level-7 in equivalent cadre. Alternatively, officials from Central Services Group-B holding analogous post or 5 years regular service in Level-7 in equivalent cadre.
- Cadre
- Group-B post in Stenographic cadre
- Deputation Period
- Three years
Personal Assistant3 posts
- Qualification
- Officials in ISRO holding analogous post, or with 9 years regular service in Level-4 in equivalent cadre. Alternatively, officials from Central Services holding analogous post or 9 years regular service in Level-4 in equivalent cadre.
- Cadre
- Group-B post in Stenographic cadre
- Deputation Period
- Three years
Senior Translation Officer2 posts
- Qualification
- Officials of Official Language cadre in ISRO holding analogous post, or with 5 years regular service in Level-6 in equivalent cadre. Alternatively, officials from Central Services holding analogous post or 5 years regular service in Level-6 in equivalent cadre.
- Cadre
- Group-B post in Official Language cadre
- Deputation Period
- Five years
Age Limit
Maximum 56 years as on the closing date of receipt of applications
Selection Process
- 1Evaluation of Service Record and Review of Past Performance
A Selection Committee constituted in the Department evaluates the service records and reviews the past performance of eligible candidates; selected candidates are empanelled and the panel is valid for one year from the date of empanelment.
Salary Structure
Sr. Head, Audit
Pay: Level-13
Principal Pay and Accounts Officer
Pay: Level-13
Deputy Secretary
Pay: Level-12
Under Secretary
Pay: Level-11
Sr. Audit Officer
Pay: Level-11
Principal Accounts Officer
Pay: Level-11
Audit Officer
Pay: Level-10
Accounts Officer
Pay: Level-10
Principal Staff Officer
Pay: Level-13
Senior Principal Private Secretary
Pay: Level-12
Principal Private Secretary
Pay: Level-11
Assistant Director (Official Language)
Pay: Level-10
Assistant Section Officer
Pay: Level-07
Private Secretary
Pay: Level-08
Personal Assistant
Pay: Level-07
Senior Translation Officer
Pay: Level-07
| Post | Pay |
|---|---|
| Sr. Head, Audit | Level-13 |
| Principal Pay and Accounts Officer | Level-13 |
| Deputy Secretary | Level-12 |
| Under Secretary | Level-11 |
| Sr. Audit Officer | Level-11 |
| Principal Accounts Officer | Level-11 |
| Audit Officer | Level-10 |
| Accounts Officer | Level-10 |
| Principal Staff Officer | Level-13 |
| Senior Principal Private Secretary | Level-12 |
| Principal Private Secretary | Level-11 |
| Assistant Director (Official Language) | Level-10 |
| Assistant Section Officer | Level-07 |
| Private Secretary | Level-08 |
| Personal Assistant | Level-07 |
| Senior Translation Officer | Level-07 |
How to Apply
- 1Download the prescribed proforma (Annexure-A) from the ISRO website and check the eligibility criteria for the post.
- 2Fill in the bio-data in the prescribed format and sign it.
- 3Attach attested copies of APARs for the preceding 5 years.
- 4Obtain the certificate in Annexure-B from the Employer, Head of Office or Forwarding Authority confirming vigilance clearance, integrity, penalty details and relieving assurance.
- 5Get the application forwarded through the proper channel along with the No Objection Certificate from the Cadre Controlling Authority.
- 6Send the complete application through proper channel to the Director (Personnel & Administration), Department of Space, Antariksh Bhavan, New BEL Road, Bengaluru 560 094 within 30 days of the Office Memorandum.
Documents to Carry / Upload
•Bio-data in the prescribed proforma (Annexure-A)
•Attested copies of APARs for the preceding 5 years
•Certificate in Annexure-B from the Employer/Head of Office/Forwarding Authority
•No Objection Certificate from the Cadre Controlling Authority
Important Details
- The deputation is governed by DoPT Office Memorandum No.6/8/2009-Estt.(Pay-II) dated 17.06.2010, as amended from time to time.
- The total period of deputation, including any ex-cadre post held immediately before this appointment in the same or another Central Government organisation, shall not exceed 5 years.
- A mandatory cooling-off period of 3 years applies after every period of deputation or foreign service.
- Applications not accompanied by the required certificates and documents will not be entertained.
- Sr. Head, Audit: Officers from ISRO holding analogous post in Finance & Accounts on regular basis, or with 5 years regular service in Level-12 as Head, Accounts & IFA, or total 10 years combined service in Level-11 and Level-12 with minimum 3 years as Head, Accounts & IFA.
- Alternatively, officers from All India Services or Central Services Group 'A' holding analogous posts in Finance & Accounts or 5 years regular service in Level-12/equivalent.
- Deputy Secretary: Officers from ISRO holding analogous post on regular basis, or with 5 years regular service as Sr. Administrative Officer in Level-11.
- Alternatively, officers from All India Services or Central Services Group 'A' holding analogous post or 5 years regular service in Administrative cadre in Level-11.
- Under Secretary: Officers from ISRO holding analogous post, or with 5 years regular service as Administrative Officer / Accounts Officer / Purchase & Stores Officer in Level-10.
- Alternatively, officers from All India Services or Central Services Group 'A' holding analogous post or 5 years regular service in Administrative cadre in Level-10.
- Sr. Audit Officer / Principal Accounts Officer: Officers from ISRO holding analogous post, or with 5 years regular service in Accounts Officer cadre in Level-10.
- Alternatively, officers from All India Services or Central Services Group 'A' holding analogous post or 5 years regular service in Level-10.
- Audit Officer / Accounts Officer: Officers from ISRO holding analogous post on regular basis, or officers from Central Services Group-A holding analogous post in parent cadre or department.
- Principal Staff Officer: Officers in stenographic cadre in ISRO being Senior Principal Personal Secretaries holding Level-12 with 5 years regular service.
- Alternatively, officers in Stenographic cadre in Central Services Group-A holding analogous post or 5 years regular service in equivalent cadre in Level-12.
- Senior Principal Private Secretary: Officers in stenographic cadre in ISRO holding analogous post, or Principal Personal Secretaries in Level-11 with 5 years regular service.
- Alternatively, officers in Stenographic cadre in Central Services Group-A holding analogous post or 5 years regular service in equivalent cadre in Level-11.
- Principal Private Secretary: Officers in ISRO holding analogous post, or Senior Personal Secretaries in Level-10 with 5 years regular service.
- Alternatively, officers in Stenographic cadre in Central Services Group-A holding analogous post or 5 years regular service in equivalent cadre in Level-10.
- Assistant Director (Official Language): Officers of Official Language cadre in ISRO holding analogous post, or Senior Translation Officer in Level-7 with 3 years regular service, or Junior Translation Officer in Level-6 who attained Level-7 on completion of 10 years regular service.
- Alternatively, officers under Central Government in Official Language cadre with analogous post or 3 years in Level-7 as Senior Translation Officer or Junior Translation Officer with 10 years service.
- Assistant Section Officer / Personal Assistant: Officials in ISRO holding analogous post, or with 9 years regular service in Level-4 in equivalent cadre.
- Alternatively, officials from Central Services holding analogous post or 9 years regular service in Level-4 in equivalent cadre.
- Private Secretary: Officials in ISRO holding analogous post, or with 5 years regular service in Level-7 in equivalent cadre.
- Alternatively, officials from Central Services Group-B holding analogous post or 5 years regular service in Level-7 in equivalent cadre.
- Senior Translation Officer: Officials of Official Language cadre in ISRO holding analogous post, or with 5 years regular service in Level-6 in equivalent cadre.
- Alternatively, officials from Central Services holding analogous post or 5 years regular service in Level-6 in equivalent cadre.
Annexure-B Certificate Contents
- Certification that the particulars furnished by the officer are correct and that he/she possesses the educational qualifications and experience mentioned in Annexure-A
- Certification that no vigilance or disciplinary case is pending or contemplated against the officer
- Certification of the officer's integrity
- Statement that no major or minor penalty was imposed during the last 10 years, or a list of such penalties
- Attested photostat copies of the last 5 years of ACR/APARs
- Assurance that the officer will be relieved immediately if selected
Frequently Asked Questions
Can officers from outside ISRO apply for these posts?
Yes. Officers from All India Services or Central Services Group 'A' or 'B' under the Central Government can apply if they hold an analogous post or have the prescribed regular service in the feeder grade.
Is there a written examination for these posts?
No. Selection is based on evaluation of the service record and review of past performance by a Selection Committee constituted in the Department.
How long is the panel of selected candidates valid?
The panel of empanelled candidates is valid for one year from the date of empanelment.
Is there a cooling-off period after a deputation stint?
Yes. A mandatory cooling-off period of 3 years applies after every period of deputation or foreign service.
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