The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has invited online applications for 244 vacancies under its ISRO Centralised Recruitment Board (ICRB). The recruitment drive is being conducted for the posts of Assistant, Junior Personal Assistant (JPA), Upper Division Clerk (UDC) and Stenographer at various ISRO centres, Department of Space (DOS) units and autonomous bodies.The online application process began on July 27, 2026, at 10 AM and will remain open until August 16, 2026, at 11:55 PM. Eligible candidates can submit their applications only through the official ISRO website.
ISRO recruitment 2026 : Vacancy details
The recruitment includes a total of 244 posts for:
- Assistant
- Junior Personal Assistant (JPA)
- Upper Division Clerk (UDC)
- Stenographer
The vacancies are available across different ISRO centres, Department of Space units and autonomous bodies.
Eligibility criteria
Candidates applying for Assistant and Upper Division Clerk posts must have:
- A bachelor’s degree with at least 60% marks or 6.32 CGPA on a 10-point scale from a recognised university.
- Proficiency in using computers.
- Candidates applying for Junior Personal Assistant and Stenographer posts must also fulfil the educational qualification and other eligibility conditions mentioned in the official notification.
Read detailed notification available here.
Selection process
The selection process includes:The written examination will be conducted at 38 cities across India. Candidates who qualify the written test will be shortlisted for the skill test based on the number of vacancies.
Application fee
There is an application fee of ₹100 for all posts. However, all candidates must first pay a processing fee of ₹500 per application while submitting the online form.Candidates belonging to exempted categories such as women, Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST), Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) and Ex-Servicemen will receive a full refund of the processing fee if they appear for the written test. Other candidates will receive a refund after deduction of the ₹100 application fee, provided they appear for the examination.
How to apply
Candidates can follow these steps to submit their application:
- Visit the official ISRO website.
- Complete the online registration.
- Fill in the application form with the required details.
- Upload the required documents, photograph and signature.
- Pay the application and processing fee online.
- Submit the form and save the registration number for future reference.
Direct link here.ISRO has advised candidates to enter a valid email ID and mobile number, as all future communication, including admit cards, will be sent only through email or SMS.Candidates are also advised to read the complete notification carefully before applying and submit their applications well before the last date to avoid any last-minute issues.
