The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has officially initiated online applications under its ISRO Recruitment 2026 drive for 244 administrative and support staff positions across various space centers and units.
Spearheaded by the ISRO Centralised Recruitment Board (ICRB), the current hiring drive includes 113 Assistant posts, 81 Junior Personal Assistant (JPA) roles, 22 Upper Division Clerk (UDC) seats, and 10 Stenographer positions, along with 17 Assistant and 1 JPA vacancy for autonomous institutions under the Department of Space. The online registration window opened on 27 July 2026 and will close on 16 August 2026 at 11:55 PM. Selected candidates will be appointed in Level 4 of the Pay Matrix with a starting basic salary of ₹25,500 per month plus applicable central government allowances.
Post Breakdown, Age Limit, and Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for these administrative government vacancies, candidates must meet specific academic qualifications and age criteria as of the application cutoff date.
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Assistant and UDC Qualifications: Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree with at least 60% aggregate marks (or a 6.32 CGPA on a 10-point scale) from a recognized university, completed within the normal course duration. Proficiency in computer usage is mandatory.
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JPA and Stenographer Criteria: Applicants require either a Bachelor’s degree or a Diploma in Commercial/Secretarial Practice with 60% marks, accompanied by an English stenography speed of 60 words per minute (w.p.m.).
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Age Limit and Relaxations: The upper age limit is set at 28 years as of 16 August 2026 for General/EWS candidates. Age relaxations apply as per Government of India norms, extending up to 31 years for OBC candidates and 33 years for SC/ST applicants.
Exam Pattern, Fee Structure, and Selection Methodology
The ISRO Recruitment process evaluates candidates through a structured multi-tier framework to select proficient administrative personnel.
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Written Test Pattern: Selection starts with a 150-minute objective-type written examination worth 200 marks, held across 38 test cities nationwide.
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Skill Test Shortlisting: Qualified candidates from the written exam will be shortlisted for a skill test (Computer Literacy Test or Stenography Test) in a 1:5 ratio based on merit.
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Application Processing Fee: Candidates must pay an initial processing fee of ₹500 per application during submission. Candidates belonging to exempted categories (women, SC, ST, PwBD, Ex-Servicemen) will receive a 100% fee refund after appearing in the written test.
Steps to Complete the Online Application Process
Interested candidates planning to apply for ISRO Recruitment can submit their applications electronically through the space agency’s official recruitment portal.
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Access the Website: Navigate to the official website isro.gov.in and open the ICRB Recruitment portal.
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New Candidate Registration: Register with a valid email address and mobile number to generate application login details.
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Form Submission & Documents: Fill in academic credentials, select preferred test cities, and upload scanned copies of your photograph, signature, and category certificates.
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Payment & Final Printout: Complete the processing fee payment via the Bharatkosh gateway and save a printed copy of the final application confirmation.
Checking updates regarding ISRO Recruitment 2026 ensures candidates remain well-prepared for exam date announcements and hall ticket releases.
