ISRO Recruitment 2026 for 267 Vacancies (Increased), Exam Date Out, Last Date 20 Aug

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), Department of Space, Government of India, has increased a total of 267 vacancies for Assistant, Upper Division Clerk (UDC), Junior Personal Assistant (JPA), and Stenographer posts. The last date to apply has been extended till 20th August 2026 (11:59 pm). The ISRO written exam will be conducted on 21st September 2026. Candidates can check complete recruitment details from here.

ISRO Recruitment 2026- Highlights

ISRO initiated the ISRO Recruitment 2026 to fill vacancies for the posts of Assistant, UDC, JPA, and Stenographer. Candidates were selected for various ISRO centers, units, and autonomous bodies, including Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Hassan, Hyderabad, Mahendragiri, New Delhi, Sriharikota, and Thiruvananthapuram.

ISRO Assistant Recruitment 2026- Important Dates

As per the ISRO Notification 2026 PDF, the last date to fill the application form for ISRO Assistant UDC Recruitment 2026 has been extended till 20th August 2026 (11:59 pm). Must keep important dates in mind to avoid missing any deadlines.

ISRO Exam Date 2026 Out

As per the official notice, the ISRO Exam Date 2026 under Advt. No. ISRO: ICRB:01(A-JPA):2026 has been announced for 21st September 2026. The exam will be conducted in online mode, and the duration of the exam will be 150 minutes. Further details will be released along with the admit card.

ISRO Assistant UDC Notification PDF

ISRO Notification PDF under Advertisement No. ISRO: ICRB:01(A-JPA):2026 has been released at https://isro.gov.in/ with complete details for the recruitment of Assistant, UDC, JPA & Steno posts. Candidates are advised that before applying online, they must go through the notification thoroughly. The advertisement comprises all the details regarding eligibility, vacancies, selection process, application schedule, and other recruitment guidelines.

ISRO Notification 2026 PDF – Click to Download

ISRO Vacancy 2026 (Post-wise)

A total of 267 vacancies for the posts of Assistant, Upper Division Clerk (UDC), Junior Personal Assistant (JPA), and Stenographer have been announced by the Indian Space Research Organisation. Candidates can refer to the table below for the post-wise vacancy details.

ISRO Vacancy 2026- Zone-wise

Post Name – Assistant

Post Name – Junior Personal Assistant (JPA)

Post Name – Upper Division Clerk

Post Name – Stenographer

Assistant  (Autonomous Institutions)

Junior Personal Assistant (Autonomous)

ISRO Stenographer Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria

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

For Assistant / UDC posts:

• Candidates must have completed graduation with a minimum of 60% marks or CGPA of 6.32 on a 10-point scale as declared by any recognised university, with a pre-requisite condition that graduation should have been completed within the stipulated duration of the course as prescribed by the university; (AND)
• Computer proficiency is mandatory

For JPA / Stenographer posts:

• Candidates must have completed graduation with a minimum of 60% marks or CGPA of 6.32 on a 10-point scale as declared by any recognised university, with a pre-requisite condition that graduation should have been completed within the stipulated duration of the course as prescribed by the university (OR)
• Diploma in Commercial/Secretarial Practice with a minimum of 60% marks or CGPA of 6.32 on a 10-point scale as declared by any recognised board/university, with a pre-requisite condition that the diploma should have been completed within the stipulated duration of the course as prescribed by the university;
• One year of experience as a steno-typist/stenographer (AND)
• A minimum speed of 60 w.p.m. in English stenography; (AND)
• Candidates must also be proficient with a computer.

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

Age Limit (as on 16/08/2026)

• 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 Application Form 2026 Link

The online application process for ISRO Assistant UDC posts is ongoing at the official website https://isro.gov.in/, and the last date to fill registartion form is 20th August 2026. To avoid last-minute technical glitches, candidates are advised to complete the application form as soon as possible. Once the application link is inactivated, no application will be accepted under any circumstance.

ISRO Apply Online 2026 Link (Active)- Click to Apply

Application Fee for ISRO UDC Recruitment 2026

The application fee for the ISRO Recruitment 2026 varies post-wise. The fee must be paid online through the Bharatkosh e-Payment Gateway using Internet Banking, UPI, or a domestic debit card.

How to Apply for ISRO Assistant Recruitment 2026?

Candidates can complete the online application process by following these steps:

1. Visit the official Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) recruitment website.
2. Open the recruitment section and select the recruitment notification.
3. Register using a valid email ID and mobile number.
4. Fill in the application form with the required personal, educational, and communication details.
5. Upload the necessary documents, photograph, and signature in the prescribed format.
6. Pay the application fee, if applicable.
7. Verify all entered details before submitting the application form.
8. Submit the form and download the confirmation page for future reference

Documents Required for ISRO Application Form

• Recent colour passport-size photograph
• Candidate’s Signature
• Relevant SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen certificate, wherever applicable
• Photograph must be in JPG/JPEG format, with a file size of 50 KB to 100 KB
• Signature should be in JPG/JPEG format with a size of 10 KB to 20 KB

What is the ISRO Selection Process?

The selection for ISRO recruitment will comprise the following stages:

• Written Test (Computer-Based)
• Skill Test / Stenography Test
• Document Verification

ISRO Exam Pattern 2026

The exam pattern for the written exam varies post-wise and has been discussed below.

Exam Pattern for Assistant/UDC

The ISRO Assistant/UDC Written Exam will include a total of 200 objective-type questions. Each question carries 1 mark, making a total of 200 marks. There is a negative marking of 0.25 marks for each incorrect answer. The time duration for the exam is 150 minutes.

Exam Pattern for JPA/Stenographers

The ISRO JPA/Stenographers Written Exam will include a total of 200 objective-type questions. Each question carries 1 mark, making a total of 200 marks. There is a negative marking of 0.25 marks for each incorrect answer. The time duration for the exam is 150 minutes.

Minimum Qualifying Marks

• UR category – 60%
• Reserved categories – 50%

ISRO Assistant UDC Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2026- Click to Check

ISRO Salary Structure 2026

Candidates selected through ISRO recruitment will be appointed in Level 4 of the Pay Matrix with a starting basic pay of Rs 25,500 per month. In addition to the basic salary, employees will receive allowances such as Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), and Transport Allowance (TA) as per Central Government rules.

ISRO Previous Year Question Papers- Click to Download

ISRO Assistant Exam Centre List 2026

Assistant, UDC, JPA, and Stenographer written tests will be conducted at various exam centres in 38 cities throughout the country.