ISRO ICRB Recruitment 2026: 244 Assistant, JPA, UDC & Stenographer Posts

The ISRO Centralised Recruitment Board (ICRB), Department of Space, Government of India, has released Advertisement No. ISRO:ICRB:01(A-JPA):2026 dated 27 July 2026, inviting online applications for the recruitment of Assistants, Junior Personal Assistants (JPA), Upper Division Clerks (UDC), and Stenographers at various ISRO/DOS centres and units, with a total of 244 vacancies.

These posts are at Level 4 in the 7th CPC Pay Matrix and are open to all Indian citizens meeting the eligibility criteria. This article covers the complete highlights, post-wise and zone-wise vacancy breakdown, eligibility criteria, application fee, selection process, and how to apply for ISRO ICRB Recruitment 2026.

ISRO ICRB Recruitment 2026: Highlights

Post-Wise Vacancy Details

Category-wise breakdown for Post No. 1 (Assistant): UR-47, OBC-16, SC-19, ST-16, EWS-15 (with zone-wise backlog vacancies as per Annexure of official notification).

Category-wise breakdown for Post No. 2 (JPA): UR-50, OBC-11, SC-8, ST-5, EWS-7.

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Category-wise breakdown for Post No. 3 (UDC): UR-8, OBC-5, SC-4, ST-2, EWS-3.

Category-wise breakdown for Post No. 4 (Stenographer): UR-8, OBC-1, SC-0, ST-1, EWS-0.

Category-wise breakdown for Post No. 5 (Assistant, Autonomous Bodies): UR-9, OBC-4, SC-1, ST-2, EWS-1.

Category-wise breakdown for Post No. 6 (JPA, Autonomous Bodies): UR-1.

Who Can Apply

Educational Qualification for Assistant / UDC (Post No. 1, 3, 5)

• Graduation with a minimum of 60% marks or CGPA of 6.32 out of 10 (must be completed within the stipulated duration of the course).
• Computer proficiency.

Educational Qualification for JPA / Stenographer (Post No. 2, 4, 6)

• Graduation (with minimum 60% marks or CGPA 6.32 out of 10) OR a Diploma in Commercial Practice/Secretarial Practice (DCP/DCCP, minimum 60% marks or CGPA 6.32) with 1 year of experience as a Steno-Typist/Stenographer (BOAT Apprenticeship Certificate is treated as equivalent experience for DCP/DCCP holders).
• Minimum 60 words per minute (wpm) English stenography speed.
• Computer proficiency.

Age Limit

Additional age relaxation is also available for serving Government employees, Ex-servicemen, Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD), Sportspersons, and Widows/Divorced/Judicially Separated Women, as per Government of India norms.

Application Fee

The actual application fee is Rs. 100 per post, but candidates uniformly pay Rs. 500 as an upfront “processing fee” (adjustable against the actual fee), via Bharatkosh e-Payment gateway (Net Banking/UPI/Debit Card).

Refund Policy: Candidates in exempted categories (Women, SC/ST, PwBD, Ex-servicemen) who appear in the written test receive a full refund. Other candidates who appear in the written test receive a refund of the fee minus Rs. 100 per post applied.

Last date for fee payment: 16 August 2026 (same as the closing date for application).

Salary/Remuneration

Level 4 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix, with a minimum basic pay of Rs. 25,500/month, plus Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), and Transport Allowance as applicable. Selected candidates are also covered under the New Pension Scheme, medical facilities, subsidised canteen, limited quarters, Leave Travel Concession (LTC), Group Insurance, and House Building Advance.

Selection Process

Stage 1: Written Test

• Single objective-type paper, 150 minutes duration.
• Syllabus as per Annexure-I of the official notification for Post No. 1, 3, and 5 (Assistant/UDC); Annexure-II for Post No. 2, 4, and 6 (JPA/Stenographer).
• Qualifying marks: UR candidates require 50% in Parts A-D (for Post 1, 3, 5) or Parts A-C (for Post 2, 4, 6); Reserved category candidates require 40%.

Stage 2: Skill Test

• Candidates are called for the skill test in the ratio of 1:5 per vacancy/category (minimum 10 candidates), based on written test performance.
• Computer Literacy Test as per the pattern in Annexure-IV.
• Stenography Test as per the pattern in Annexure-V (for JPA/Stenographer track only).

Final selection is made from among candidates who qualify the Skill Test, based on merit. Tie-breaking rules are specified in the official notification. A No Objection Certificate (NOC) is mandatory at the Skill Test stage for candidates already employed in Government/PSU organizations.

Written Test Centres

The written test will be conducted at 38 centres across India: Agartala, Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Bhopal, Bhubaneshwar, Chandigarh/Mohali, Chennai, Dehradun, Delhi, Ernakulum, Gorakhpur, Gurugram, Guwahati, Hyderabad, Indore, Jaipur, Jammu, Jodhpur, Kanpur, Kavaratti, Kolkata, Lucknow, Mangaluru, Mumbai, Mysore, Nagpur, Patna, Port Blair, Pune, Raipur, Ranchi, Shillong, Tiruchirapalli, Thiruvananthapuram, Varanasi, Vijayawada, and Vishakhapatnam.

Documents Required

• Graduation/Diploma mark sheets and certificates
• Category certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS), as applicable
• Stenography experience certificate or BOAT Apprenticeship Certificate (for JPA/Stenographer track)
• Computer proficiency certificate
• No Objection Certificate (NOC), mandatory for serving Government/PSU employees at Skill Test stage
• Valid photo ID proof

Important Dates

How to Apply

1. Visit the official ISRO website, isro.gov.in, and navigate to the Careers/Recruitment section.
2. Register and fill in the online application form for the desired post(s).
3. Upload the required documents in the prescribed format.
4. Pay the applicable processing fee through the Bharatkosh e-Payment gateway.
5. Submit the application before the last date, 16 August 2026, and retain a copy for future reference.

Why You Should Apply for This Post

ISRO is India’s premier space research organisation, and these Assistant, JPA, UDC, and Stenographer posts offer stable Central Government employment with Level 4 pay, along with the prestige of working at one of the country’s most respected scientific institutions. With 244 vacancies spread across multiple centres, this is one of the larger clerical/administrative recruitment drives by ISRO in recent years.

Preparation Tips

Since the written test qualifying cutoff differs for UR (50%) and Reserved (40%) categories, and covers general knowledge, reasoning, English, and other subjects as per the syllabus in Annexure-I/II, candidates should thoroughly review the official syllabus before beginning preparation. Candidates applying for JPA/Stenographer posts should also practice English stenography regularly to meet the 60 wpm requirement and prepare for the computer literacy and stenography skill tests.

Important Links

• Apply Online / Official Website
• Download Official Notification PDF
• Download NaukriPatra App
• Join NaukriPatra WhatsApp Channel
• Join NaukriPatra Telegram Channel

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

How many total vacancies are there in ISRO ICRB Recruitment 2026?

244 vacancies across the posts of Assistant, Junior Personal Assistant (JPA), Upper Division Clerk (UDC), and Stenographer.

What is the last date to apply for ISRO ICRB Recruitment 2026?

The last date for online application and fee payment is 16 August 2026.

What is the age limit for ISRO ICRB Recruitment 2026?

28 years as on 16 August 2026 for UR/EWS, 31 years for OBC, and 33 years for SC/ST candidates.

What is the educational qualification for the Assistant post?

Graduation with a minimum of 60% marks or CGPA 6.32 out of 10, along with computer proficiency.

What is the application fee for ISRO ICRB Recruitment 2026?

Rs. 500 for Assistant/UDC alone or JPA/Stenographer alone, and Rs. 1,000 for a combined application, paid via the Bharatkosh e-Payment gateway.

What is the selection process for ISRO ICRB Recruitment 2026?

A written test followed by a skill test (Computer Literacy Test and, for JPA/Stenographer posts, a Stenography Test).

What is the pay scale for these posts?

Level 4 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix, with a minimum basic pay of Rs. 25,500/month.

Where can I download the official ISRO ICRB notification?

The official notification PDF is linked in the Important Links section above.