The Indian Space Research Organisation, the space agency of the Government of India under the Department of Space, is recruiting through its Centralised Recruitment Board for Assistant, Junior Personal Assistant, Upper Division Clerk and Stenographer posts across its centres and autonomous bodies, with 267 posts in total. The recruitment has moved to the skill test stage, which follows the written test and is qualifying in nature for shortlisted candidates.
ISRO Assistant, JPA and More Recruitment 2026 Exam Date
Posted 17 Oct 2026Updated 17 Oct 2026ISRO:ICRB:01(A-JPA):2026
Total Vacancies
267
Exam Date
25 Oct
Status
Notification Out
Recruitment status
Applications closed on 20 Aug 2026
Exam on 25 Oct 2026
- Notification27 Jul
- Applications Open27 Jul
- Applications Closed20 Aug
- Exam25 Oct
About ISRO Assistant, JPA and More Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- Indian Space Research Organisation
- Advertisement No.
- ISRO:ICRB:01(A-JPA):2026
- Post Name
- Assistant (ISRO centres and DOS Branch Secretariat), Junior Personal Assistant (ISRO centres and DOS Branch Secretariat) and 4 more
- Job Location
- All India
- Who Can Apply
- Candidates from anywhere in India
- Job Type
- Permanent
- Age Limit
- Up to 28 years
- Gender
- All
- Nationality
- Indian
- Credentials Required
- Minimum speed of 60 w.p.m. in English stenography for Junior Personal Assistant and Stenographer posts
Vacancy Breakdown
Assistant (ISRO centres and DOS Branch Secretariat)
135
Junior Personal Assistant (ISRO centres and DOS Branch Secretariat)
81
Upper Division Clerk
23
Stenographer
10
Assistant (Autonomous Bodies under Department of Space)
17
Junior Personal Assistant (Autonomous Bodies under Department of Space)
1
Total267
| Post Name | Total |
|---|---|
| Assistant (ISRO centres and DOS Branch Secretariat) | 135 |
| Junior Personal Assistant (ISRO centres and DOS Branch Secretariat) | 81 |
| Upper Division Clerk | 23 |
| Stenographer | 10 |
| Assistant (Autonomous Bodies under Department of Space) | 17 |
| Junior Personal Assistant (Autonomous Bodies under Department of Space) | 1 |
| Grand Total | 267 |
Eligibility Details
Requirements differ by post — open a post to see its own.
Assistant (ISRO centres and DOS Branch Secretariat)135 posts
- Qualification
- Graduation with a minimum of 60% marks or a CGPA of 6.32 on a 10-point scale from a recognised university, completed within the stipulated duration of the course, along with proficiency in the use of computers.
- Note
- The same requirements apply to Assistant posts in Autonomous Bodies under the Department of Space.
Upper Division Clerk23 posts
- Qualification
- Graduation with a minimum of 60% marks or a CGPA of 6.32 on a 10-point scale from a recognised university, completed within the stipulated duration of the course, along with proficiency in the use of computers.
- Note
- All UDC vacancies are in the Bengaluru zone.
Junior Personal Assistant (ISRO centres and DOS Branch Secretariat)81 posts
- Qualification
- Graduation with a minimum of 60% marks or a CGPA of 6.32 on a 10-point scale, completed within the stipulated duration of the course; or a Diploma in Commercial/Secretarial Practice with a minimum of 60% marks or a CGPA of 6.32 on a 10-point scale, completed within the stipulated duration, together with one year of experience as Steno-Typist/Stenographer.
- Experience
- One year as Steno-Typist/Stenographer (Diploma route only); an Apprenticeship Training Certificate from the Board of Apprenticeship Training under the Apprentices Act, 1961 is treated as equal to one year of such experience for DCP/DCCP holders.
- Note
- The same requirements apply to Junior Personal Assistant posts in Autonomous Bodies under the Department of Space.
- Stenography
- Minimum speed of 60 w.p.m. in English stenography
Stenographer10 posts
- Qualification
- Graduation with a minimum of 60% marks or a CGPA of 6.32 on a 10-point scale, completed within the stipulated duration of the course; or a Diploma in Commercial/Secretarial Practice with a minimum of 60% marks or a CGPA of 6.32 on a 10-point scale, completed within the stipulated duration, together with one year of experience as Steno-Typist/Stenographer.
- Experience
- One year as Steno-Typist/Stenographer (Diploma route only); an Apprenticeship Training Certificate from the Board of Apprenticeship Training under the Apprentices Act, 1961 is treated as equal to one year of such experience for DCP/DCCP holders.
- Note
- All Stenographer vacancies are in the Bengaluru zone.
- Stenography
- Minimum speed of 60 w.p.m. in English stenography
Age Limit
Maximum 28 years as on 16 August 2026; 31 years for OBC and 33 years for SC/ST wherever posts are reserved. Minimum age not stated.
Age Relaxation
OBC 3 years (31 years), SC/ST 5 years (33 years) wherever posts are reserved
Application Fee
Application fee (all posts)
Rs. 100
All candidates (processing fee per application)
Rs. 500
Candidates applying for both groups
Rs. 1,000
Women / SC / ST / PwBD / Ex-Servicemen
Nil
Bank Details for Fee Payment
Payment accepted only online through the Bharatkosh e-payment gateway using Internet Banking, UPI or a domestic debit card.
Selection Process
Each post has its own selection and exam — open a post to see its tests and marks.
Assistant (ISRO centres and DOS Branch Secretariat)135 posts
- Stages
- Written Test (CBT) — Objective type, 150 minutes, 200 marks across General English (50), Quantitative Aptitude (50), General Intelligence and Reasoning Ability (50) and General Knowledge (50); +1 for a correct answer and 0.25 negative marking.
- Skill Test — Computer Literacy Test only, qualifying in nature.
- Exam Pattern
- CBT150 Minutes200 marksNegative: 0.25 per wrong answer
Subject Questions Marks General English — 50 Quantitative Aptitude — 50 General Intelligence and Reasoning Ability — 50 General Knowledge — 50
Upper Division Clerk23 posts
- Stages
- Written Test (CBT) — Objective type, 150 minutes, 200 marks across General English (50), Quantitative Aptitude (50), General Intelligence and Reasoning Ability (50) and General Knowledge (50); +1 for a correct answer and 0.25 negative marking.
- Skill Test — Computer Literacy Test only, qualifying in nature.
- Exam Pattern
- CBT150 Minutes200 marksNegative: 0.25 per wrong answer
Subject Questions Marks General English — 50 Quantitative Aptitude — 50 General Intelligence and Reasoning Ability — 50 General Knowledge — 50
Junior Personal Assistant (ISRO centres and DOS Branch Secretariat)81 posts
- Stages
- Written Test (CBT) — Objective type, 150 minutes, 200 marks across English Language and Comprehension (100), General Intelligence and Reasoning Ability (50) and Quantitative Aptitude and General Knowledge (50); +1 for a correct answer and 0.25 negative marking.
- Skill Test — Computer Literacy Test and Stenography Test, qualifying in nature.
- Exam Pattern
- CBT150 Minutes200 marksNegative: 0.25 per wrong answer
Subject Questions Marks English Language and Comprehension — 100 General Intelligence and Reasoning Ability — 50 Quantitative Aptitude and General Knowledge — 50
Stenographer10 posts
- Stages
- Written Test (CBT) — Objective type, 150 minutes, 200 marks across English Language and Comprehension (100), General Intelligence and Reasoning Ability (50) and Quantitative Aptitude and General Knowledge (50); +1 for a correct answer and 0.25 negative marking.
- Skill Test — Computer Literacy Test and Stenography Test, qualifying in nature.
- Exam Pattern
- CBT150 Minutes200 marksNegative: 0.25 per wrong answer
Subject Questions Marks English Language and Comprehension — 100 General Intelligence and Reasoning Ability — 50 Quantitative Aptitude and General Knowledge — 50
- 1Written Test (CBT)
Single objective-type paper of 150 minutes with +1 mark for a correct answer and 0.25 negative marking; minimum 50% for UR and EWS and 40% for reserved categories in each part.
- 2Skill Test
Computer Literacy Test for all posts and a Stenography Test for Junior Personal Assistant and Stenographer posts; qualifying in nature.
Shortlisting ratio: 1:5
Salary Structure
Level 4 of the Pay Matrix; minimum basic pay Rs. 25,500 per month (same for all posts)
Dearness Allowance, House Rent Allowance and Transport Allowance payable as per extant rules. Employees are governed by the New Pension Scheme. Medical facilities for self and dependents, subsidised canteen, limited quarters facility in lieu of HRA, Leave Travel Concession, Group Insurance and House Building Advance are admissible as per Central Government orders.
How to Apply
Documents to Carry / Upload
•Call letter
•Original documents in proof of the details given in the online application such as qualification
•Age and category
•No Objection Certificate from the employer for candidates employed under Central or State Government
•A PSU or an autonomous body
•Self-attested PwBD certificate in the prescribed format showing the percentage of disability issued by a Medical Board of at least three members
•Valid OBC certificate as on 16 August 2026 in the prescribed central government format
•Valid EWS Income and Asset Certificate for the financial year 2026-2027
Important Details
- The Skill Test date of 25 October 2026 is tentative as listed on the ISRO careers page.
- The written test result, the shortlist and the Skill Test venue and reporting time are not yet announced, and the written test cut-off marks for shortlisting are not yet announced.
- Call letters are sent only to the registered e-mail ID and mobile number; no hard copy is sent.
- Candidates employed under the Central or State Government, a public sector undertaking or an autonomous body must submit the original No Objection Certificate from the employer at the Skill Test, without which they are not allowed to appear.
- Candidates attending the Skill Test are reimbursed second-class train fare by the shortest route from the city given in the online application to the Skill Test venue; no TA is paid for the written test.
- Candidates who give false information in the online application are not allowed to appear in the Skill Test and no TA is paid.
- Canvassing in any form leads to disqualification.
- ISRO may change the qualification criteria for the written test and Skill Test for administrative reasons.
- The number of vacancies is provisional and ISRO may increase or decrease it as required.
- A second corrigendum dated 17 August 2026 is listed on the ISRO careers page and should be checked for the final position.
Zone-wise Vacancies for Assistant and Junior Personal Assistant at ISRO Centres
Ahmedabad
Assistant: 27
Junior Personal Assistant: 21
Bengaluru
Assistant: 28
Junior Personal Assistant: 19
Hassan
Assistant: 1
Junior Personal Assistant: 2
Hyderabad
Assistant: 13
Junior Personal Assistant: 2
Mahendragiri
Assistant: 7
Junior Personal Assistant: 2
New Delhi
Assistant: 1
Junior Personal Assistant: 0
Sriharikota
Assistant: 32
Junior Personal Assistant: 14
Thiruvananthapuram
Assistant: 26
Junior Personal Assistant: 21
| Zone | Assistant | Junior Personal Assistant |
|---|---|---|
| Ahmedabad | 27 | 21 |
| Bengaluru | 28 | 19 |
| Hassan | 1 | 2 |
| Hyderabad | 13 | 2 |
| Mahendragiri | 7 | 2 |
| New Delhi | 1 | 0 |
| Sriharikota | 32 | 14 |
| Thiruvananthapuram | 26 | 21 |
Computer Literacy Test Pattern (All Posts)
MS Word
Marks: 35
MS Excel
Marks: 35
MS PowerPoint
Marks: 30
Total
Marks: 100
| Section | Marks |
|---|---|
| MS Word | 35 |
| MS Excel | 35 |
| MS PowerPoint | 30 |
| Total | 100 |
Stenography Test (Junior Personal Assistant and Stenographer)
- Dictation: a shorthand test of 300 words at 60 words per minute, lasting 5 minutes.
- Transcription: the passage is transcribed on a computer within 30 minutes, with compensation time as applicable to PwBD candidates.
- Dictation notes must be in Pitman's shorthand; longhand is not permitted and a transcript will not be evaluated otherwise.
- Omitting, substituting or adding a word or figure is a full mistake; wrong spelling, singular and plural confusion, and a small letter at the start of a sentence are half mistakes.
- Error percentage is calculated as (Full Mistakes + Half Mistakes divided by 2) multiplied by 100, divided by the number of words in the master passage, rounded to two decimal places.
Skill Test Qualifying Criteria
Computer Literacy Test
UR and EWS: 60% marks
Reserved Categories (OBC, SC, ST, PwBD, Ex-Servicemen): 50% marks
Stenography Test (JPA and Stenographer)
UR and EWS: Maximum 10% mistakes
Reserved Categories (OBC, SC, ST, PwBD, Ex-Servicemen): Maximum 12% mistakes
| Test | UR and EWS | Reserved Categories (OBC, SC, ST, PwBD, Ex-Servicemen) |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Literacy Test | 60% marks | 50% marks |
| Stenography Test (JPA and Stenographer) | Maximum 10% mistakes | Maximum 12% mistakes |
Shortlisting for the Skill Test
Candidates are shortlisted on the basis of written test performance in a ratio of up to 1:5 to the category-wise number of vacancies. For Assistant and UDC posts the minimum is 10 candidates, and for JPA and Stenographer posts the aggregate minimum is 10 candidates. For reserved vacancies, separate additional candidates are shortlisted in the same ratio without counting reserved candidates already shortlisted under the unreserved category. If too few candidates qualify the Skill Test to fill the select list and wait list, more candidates are shortlisted to the extent of the shortfall, again in the ratio of 1:5.
Fee Refund Rules
The processing fee is refunded only to candidates who appear in the written test (CBT). Women, SC/ST, PwBD and ex-servicemen candidates, who are exempt from the application fee, get a full refund for each applied post. All other candidates get a refund after a deduction of Rs. 100. The refund goes to the bank account entered in the application.
Contact
Email: [email protected]
Frequently Asked Questions
Can a candidate apply for both the Assistant/UDC and the JPA/Stenographer groups?
Yes. The fee table lists a combined option, with Rs. 500 paid per application, so applying for both groups costs Rs. 1,000.
Is a hard copy of the ISRO Skill Test call letter sent by post?
No. Call letters are sent only to the registered e-mail ID and mobile number, so candidates should check their inbox and spam folder.
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