The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) Centralised Recruitment Board (ICRB) has released a recruitment notification (Advt. No. ISRO ICRB:01(A-JPA):2026 dated 27.07.2026) for the engagement of Assistants, Junior Personal Assistants (JPA), Upper Division Clerks (UDC), and Stenographers. A recent corrigendum dated 11.08.2026 has revised the vacancy breakdown across zones like Bengaluru and Thiruvananthapuram, expanded the eligibility guidelines, and extended the final application deadline to August 20, 2026. Eligible and interested candidates can now apply online for these central government positions.
ISRO ICRB Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Organization Name | Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) – ICRB |
| Advertisement No. | ISRO ICRB:01(A-JPA): 2026 |
| Post Names | Assistant, Junior Personal Assistant (JPA), Upper Division Clerk (UDC), Stenographer |
| Total Vacancies | 267 Posts (Revised) |
| Job Location | Across ISRO Centres (Bengaluru, Thiruvananthapuram, New Delhi, etc.) |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | isro.gov.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Notification Release Date | July 27, 2026 |
| Corrigendum Release Date | August 11, 2026 |
| Extended Last Date to Apply Online | August 20, 2026 |
| Extended Last Date for Fee Payment | August 20, 2026 |
Vacancy Details
The vacancies have been updated across multiple zones to account for backlog vacancies in reserved categories (SC, ST, PwBD).
| S.No | Post | Total | UR | OBC | SC | ST | EWS | Key Zones |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Assistant (ISRO Centres) | 135 | 54 | 18 | 25 | 18 | 20 | Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Sriharikota, Thiruvananthapuram |
| 2 | Junior Personal Assistant (JPA) | 81 | 50 | 11 | 08 | 05 | 07 | Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Sriharikota, Thiruvananthapuram |
| 3 | Upper Division Clerk (UDC) | 23 | 09 | 05 | 04 | 02 | 03 | Bengaluru |
| 4 | Stenographer | 10 | 08 | 01 | 00 | 01 | 00 | Bengaluru |
| 5 | Assistant (Autonomous Inst.) | 17 | 09 | 04 | 01 | 02 | 01 | Ahmedabad, Sriharikota, Thiruvananthapuram |
| 6 | JPA (Autonomous Inst.) | 1 | 01 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 | Ahmedabad |
| Total | 267 | |||||||
- Assistant (Post No. 1): Includes updated backlog vacancies in Bengaluru (1 SC, 1 ST, 1 PwBD Category A, 3 PwBD Category B) and Thiruvananthapuram (7 SC, 1 ST, 2 PwBD Category A, 1 PwBD Category B, 1 PwBD Category C).
- Junior Personal Assistant (Post No. 2): Vacancies updated for the Bengaluru zone including 2 PwBD Category ‘C’ backlog vacancies.
- Upper Division Clerk (Post No. 3): Revised breakdown for the Bengaluru zone.
- Stenographer (Post No. 4): Revised breakdown for the Bengaluru zone, including 1 UR vacancy identified for filling up at the DOS Branch Secretariat, New Delhi.
Educational Qualification & Experience
The eligibility criteria for JPA and Stenographer roles (Post Nos. 2, 4 & 6) have been explicitly clarified in the latest corrigendum:
For Junior Personal Assistant (JPA) / Stenographer
Candidates must possess:
- Graduation with a minimum of 60% marks or a CGPA of 6.32 on a 10-point scale as declared by any recognized University, with the condition that Graduation must be completed within the stipulated duration of the course. OR
- Diploma in Commercial/Secretarial Practice with a minimum of 60% marks or a CGPA of 6.32 on a 10-point scale as declared by any recognized Board/University, completed within the stipulated duration WITH ONE YEAR EXPERIENCE AS STENO-TYPIST/STENOGRAPHER.
Additional Mandatory Skills (For Post 2, 4 & 6):
- A minimum speed of 60 w.p.m in English stenography.
- Proficiency in the use of Computers.
For Assistant / Upper Division Clerk (UDC)
- Graduation with a minimum of 60% marks or CGPA of 6.32 on a 10-point scale completed within the stipulated duration of the course.
- Proficiency in the use of Computers.
Selection Process and Qualifying Marks
The selection will be conducted through a Written Test followed by a Skill Test. The qualifying criteria have been revised as follows:
1. Written Test
- Assistant / UDC (Posts 1, 3, 5):
- UR / EWS: 50% marks across Parts A, B, C & D.
- Reserved Categories (OBC/SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen): 40% marks across Parts A, B, C & D against notified reserved vacancies.
- JPA / Stenographer (Posts 2, 4, 6):
- UR / EWS: 50% marks across Parts A, B & C.
- Reserved Categories (OBC/SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen): 40% marks across Parts A, B & C against notified reserved vacancies.
2. Skill Test (Pass Criteria)
- Computer Literacy Test:
- UR / EWS: 60% marks.
- Reserved Categories: 50% marks against notified reserved vacancies.
- Stenography Test (Only for Post 2, 4, 6):
- UR / EWS: Maximum 10% mistakes.
- Reserved Categories: Maximum 12% mistakes against notified reserved vacancies.
Application Fee
- General / OBC / EWS: ₹500/- (Processing fee, refundable subject to appearing in the written test).
- SC / ST / PwBD / Women: Exempted from the application fee (Processing fee of ₹500/- is fully refunded upon appearing in the exam).
ISRO ICRB Recruitment 2026 How to Apply
- Visit the official ISRO website: isro.gov.in
- Navigate to the “Careers” section and find the advertisement for ICRB (Advt No. ISRO ICRB:01(A-JPA): 2026).
- Register online using a valid email ID and mobile number.
- Fill in all required educational, personal, and category details.
- Upload scanned copies of your recent photograph, signature, and necessary certificates.
- Pay the application fee online through the integrated payment gateway.
- Submit the application on or before the extended deadline of August 20, 2026.
- Download and print the final confirmation page for future reference.
Important Links
| ISRO ICRB Recruitment 2026 Official Notification PDF | Click Here |
| ISRO ICRB Recruitment 2026 Apply Online Link | Click Here |
