ISRO Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 244 Assistant, UDC, JPA & Stenographer Posts

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has officially released a recruitment notification inviting applications for 244 vacancies for the posts of Assistant, Upper Division Clerk (UDC), Junior Personal Assistant (JPA), and Stenographer.

Eligible candidates with a Graduate degree or Diploma can apply online for these central government jobs between July 27, 2026, and August 16, 2026.

Here is a detailed breakdown of the eligibility criteria, salary, application fee, selection process, and step-by-step application instructions for the ISRO Recruitment 2026.

Job Overview

Vacancy Details & Educational Qualifications

1. Assistants / Upper Division Clerk (UDC)

• Vacancies: 152 Posts
• Educational Qualification:
  • Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 60% marks (or CGPA of 6.32/10 from a recognized university).
  • Proficiency in computer operations.

2. Junior Personal Assistant (JPA) / Stenographer

• Vacancies: 92 Posts
• Educational Qualification:
  • Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 60% marks (or CGPA of 6.32/10).OR
  • Diploma in Commercial / Secretarial Practice with a minimum of 60% marks.
  • Experience: 1 year of work experience as a Stenographer/Steno-Typist.

Age Limit & Relaxations (As on Closing Date)

• Age Limit: 18 to 28 years

Upper Age Relaxation:

• SC / ST Candidates: 5 years
• OBC Candidates: 3 years
• PwBD (UR / EWS) Candidates: 10 years
• PwBD (OBC) Candidates: 13 years
• PwBD (SC / ST) Candidates: 15 years

Application Fee Details

The application fee structure and refund mechanism are as follows:

• Women / SC / ST / PwBD / Ex-Servicemen: ₹500/- (₹500 fully refundable upon appearing in the Written Test)
• All Other Candidates: ₹500/- (₹400 refundable upon appearing in the Written Test)

Selection Process

The selection of candidates for ISRO posts will be conducted in two stages:

1. Written Test: Multiple-choice objective test evaluating general intelligence, language, and quantitative skills.
2. Skill Test / Certificate Verification: Computer proficiency/steno skill test following the written exam results.

How to Apply Online for ISRO Recruitment 2026

Follow these simple steps to submit your application online:

1. Visit Official Site: Go to the official ISRO portal and navigate to the Careers section.
2. Select Notification: Click on “Recruitment to the post of Assistant, Upper Division Clerk, Junior Personal Assistant, and Stenographers”.
3. Registration: Click on Apply Online and create an account as a new user.
4. Fill Application Form: Log in using your registered Email ID and Password, then fill in all required personal and qualification details accurately.
5. Upload Documents: Upload scanned copies of your passport photo, signature, and educational/category certificates in the specified dimensions.
6. Pay Application Fee: Make the payment online using net banking, credit/debit card, or UPI.
7. Submit & Print: Review your details thoroughly, click Final Submit, and download/print a copy of the completed application form for future reference.