ISRO Recruitment 2026 Notification Out for 242 UDC, Assistant, JPA & Steno Posts

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), Department of Space, Government of India, has released the official notification for ISRO Recruitment 2026, inviting online applications for 242 vacancies across the posts of Assistant, Upper Division Clerk (UDC), Junior Personal Assistant (JPA), and Stenographer. The notification has been issued under Advertisement No. ISRO: ICRB:01(A-JPA):2026 with complete details for the recruitment.

This recruitment drive is a great opportunity for graduates aspiring to secure a prestigious Central Government job in India’s premier space agency, with postings across various ISRO Centres, Units, and Autonomous Bodies, including Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Hassan, Hyderabad, Mahendragiri, New Delhi, Sriharikota, and Thiruvananthapuram.

ISRO Recruitment 2026 Notification Out

A short notification for 242 UDC, Assistant, JPA & Steno Posts has been released through the employment newspaper with detailed vacancy and registration dates. The detailed notification PDF will be released shortly at the official website, https://isro.gov.in/.

ISRO Recruitment 2026: Overview

Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has announced 242 vacancies for Assistant, UDC, JPA, and Stenographer posts for which

ISRO Recruitment 2026- Important Dates

Interested and eligible candidates can apply online for ISRO Recruitment from 27th July to 16th August 2026. Candidares must bookmark important dates to avoid missing any deadlines.

ISRO Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must possess the required qualifications on or before the closing date of the application.

For Assistant / UDC posts:

• Graduation from a recognised university with a minimum of 60% marks, or a CGPA of 6.32 on a 10-point scale, completed within the minimum stipulated course duration
• Computer proficiency is mandatory

For JPA / Stenographer posts:

• Graduation, or a Diploma in Commercial/Secretarial Practice
• Proficiency in English, Stenography, and typing
• Minimum shorthand speed of 60 words per minute (wpm), along with relevant stenography experience (as prescribed in the notification)

Candidates must possess the required qualifications on or before the closing date of the application.

Age Limit (as on 16 August 2026)

• Minimum Age: 18 years
• Maximum Age: 28 years
• Age Relaxation: Applicable as per government norms — up to 31 years for OBC candidates and up to 33 years for SC/ST candidates, with additional relaxation for PwBD and other eligible categories.

ISRO Recruitment 2026 Selection Process

The selection for ISRO Recruitment will comprise the following stages:

• Written Test (Computer-Based): objective type, with 0.25 marks deducted for every wrong answer (negative marking)
• Skill Test / Stenography Test: applicable only for JPA and Stenographer posts
• Document Verification: Final stage before appointment