ISRO Recruitment 2026 — 242 Posts | Assistant, UDC, JPA, Stenographer | Applications LIVE

Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), Department of Space, released Advertisement No. ISRO:ICRB:01(A-JPA):2026 (dated 27 July 2026) for 242 vacancies of Assistant, Upper Division Clerk (UDC), Junior Personal Assistant (JPA), and Stenographer, conducted through ISRO's Centralised Recruitment Board (ICRB). Posts are spread across ISRO centres named in most sources as Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Hassan, Hyderabad, Mahendragiri, New Delhi, Sriharikota, and Thiruvananthapuram (reported as '8 centres' by some sources and 'seven zones/centres' by at least one other -- this minor discrepancy could not be resolved). Partial centre-wise numbers found: 15 posts in Hyderabad and 49 in the Sriharikota/Andhra Pradesh unit. ✅ UPDATE: Online applications opened as scheduled on 27 July 2026 and are now LIVE, closing 16 August 2026, via isro.gov.in. ⚠️ TWO UNRESOLVED CONTRADICTIONS BETWEEN SOURCES -- flagged rather than silently picked: 1. SELECTION PROCESS: Most sources (including the one originally used to build this record) state selection is by Written Test + Document Verification only, with NO interview. However, one source (careerpower.in) explicitly states selection is based on 'Written Test and Interview.' This is a material contradiction for anyone deciding how to prepare -- verify directly against the official notification PDF on isro.gov.in before assuming either way. 2. APPLICATION FEE: Most sources consistently report Rs 500 (General/OBC/EWS, with Rs 400 refunded after appearing in the written test) and full refund for SC/ST/PwBD/Women. However, one source (govtexamupdate.com) states the fee is 'Rs 100/- for all posts.' This could not be reconciled -- confirm the exact fee on the official portal before paying. Eligibility remains post-specific: Assistant/UDC (Post Nos. 1 & 5) require Graduation with minimum 60% marks (or CGPA 6.32/10) PLUS computer proficiency AND 1 year of work experience. JPA/Stenographer (Post Nos. 2, 4 & 6) require Graduation with 60% (or CGPA 6.32/10) OR a Diploma in Commercial/Secretarial Practice, PLUS 60 words-per-minute English shorthand speed (one source describes this as 'minimum one year of experience as a Steno-Typist or Stenographer' instead of a typing-speed figure -- both requirements may coexist per post code). Age limit is reported as 18-28 years by the majority of sources (cut-off 16 August 2026), with relaxation up to 31 years for OBC and 33 years for SC/ST. One source (indianpsu.com) instead states a flat 'Maximum Age: 25 years (as on August 15, 2026)' -- this conflicts with the majority and may refer to a specific post code rather than all posts; treat the 18-28 figure as the more consistently reported one but verify your specific post code's limit. Salary is Level-4 of the Pay Matrix, with a minimum basic pay of Rs 25,500/month plus Central Government allowances.