Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has released the ISRO
Recruitment 2026 Notification - ISRO:ICRB:01 (A‑JPA):2026, announcing 242
vacancies for various administrative posts including Assistant, Upper Division
Clerk (UDC), Junior Personal Assistant (JPA), and Stenographer. The online
application process will commence from July 27, 2026 and remain open until August
10, 2026 through the official ISRO website www.isro.gov.in.
Candidates must ensure timely submission of applications along with required
documents.
The recruitment will be conducted through a Written Test,
followed by a Skill Test/Typing Test and Document Verification. Selected
candidates will be appointed in Pay Level‑4 (₹25,500 – ₹81,100) along with
allowances such as DA, HRA, and TA, ensuring a stable and rewarding career in
ISRO.
ISRO Recruitment
2026 Notification - Assistant,
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Conducting
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Indian
Space Research Organisation (ISRO)
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Advertisement No.
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Posts
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Assistant,
UDC, JPA, Stenographer
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Total Vacancies
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242
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Post‑wise
Vacancies
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Assistant – 111 • Junior Personal Assistant (JPA) – 81 • Upper Division Clerk
(UDC) – 22 • Stenographer – 10 • Assistant (Autonomous Bodies) – 17 • JPA
(Autonomous Bodies) – 01
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Application Dates
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Start: 27 July 2026 End: 16 August 2026
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Application
Mode
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Online
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Educational Qualification
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• Assistant / UDC: Graduation with minimum 60%
marks + Computer proficiency
• JPA / Stenographer: Graduation (60%) OR Diploma
in Commercial/Secretarial Practice (60%) + English shorthand @ 60 wpm + 1
year experience (not required for graduates)
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Selection
Process
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Written
Test → Skill Test → Document Verification → Medical Examination
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Age Limit
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Maximum 28 years (OBC: 31 years, SC/ST: 33 years)
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Application
Fee
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• ₹500
(Processing Fee). • Refund: ₹400 refunded to candidates appearing in Written
Test. • Women/SC/ST/PwBD/Ex‑Servicemen: Full refund.
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Pay Scale
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Level‑4 (₹25,500 – ₹81,100)
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Official
Website
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ISRO RECRUITMENT 2026 ASSISTANT UDC & JPA VACANCIES
ISRO UDC & JPA Recruitment 2026 offers a total of 242
vacancies distributed across different ISRO centres for the official
notification (Advt. No. ISRO:ICRB:01(A‑JPA):2026) zone‑wise.
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Zone
/ Centre
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Assistant
(Post No.1)
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Junior
Personal Assistant (Post No.2)
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Upper
Division Clerk (Post No.3)
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Stenographer
(Post No.4)
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Assistant
(Autonomous Bodies) (Post No.5)
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JPA
(Autonomous Bodies) (Post No.6)
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Ahmedabad
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27
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21
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11
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01
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Bengaluru
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26
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19
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22
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10
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Hassan
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01
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02
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Hyderabad
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13
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02
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Mahendragiri
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07
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02
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New Delhi
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01
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Sriharikota
(SHAR)
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32
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14
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03
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Thiruvananthapuram
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06
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21
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–
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03
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Total
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111
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81
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22
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10
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17
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01
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ISRO RECRUITMENT 2026 ASSISTANT UDC & JPA QUALIFICATION
For ISRO UDC & JPA Recruitment 2026, candidates must
hold a Graduation degree.
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Post
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Educational
Qualification
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Additional
Requirements / Experience
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Assistant
/ Upper Division Clerk (UDC) (Post No. 1, 3 & 5)
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Graduation
with minimum 60% marks or CGPA 6.32/10 from a recognized
University. Graduation must be completed within the minimum stipulated
duration of the course.
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• Proficiency
in use of Computers is mandatory.
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Junior Personal Assistant (JPA) / Stenographer (Post
No. 2, 4 & 8)
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Option 1: Graduation with minimum 60% marks or CGPA
6.32/10 from a recognized University.
Option 2: Diploma in Commercial/Secretarial
Practice with minimum 60% marks or CGPA 6.32/10 from a recognized
Board/University.
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• One‑year experience as Steno‑Typist/Stenographer (not
required for graduates).
• Minimum speed of 60 w.p.m. in English Stenography.
• Proficiency in Computers.
• Note: For candidates with Diploma in Commercial Practice
(DCP) / Diploma in Commercial & Computer Practice (DCCP), the Apprenticeship
Training Certificate (BOAT, Apprenticeship Act 1961) will be considered
equivalent to one‑year experience.
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READ: ISRO Scientist/Engineer Recruitment 2026 – 92 Vacancies by GATE
ISRO RECRUITMENT 2026 ASSISTANT UDC & JPA AGE LIMIT
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Category
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Maximum
Age
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General
(UR)
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28
years
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OBC
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31 years
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SC /
ST
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33
years
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PwBD (Persons with Benchmark Disabilities)
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Relaxation as per Government of India rules (10 years over
and above category relaxation)
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Ex‑Servicemen
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Relaxation
as per Government of India rules
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ISRO RECRUITMENT 2026 ASSISTANT UDC & JPA SYLLABUS
The ISRO UDC & JPA Recruitment 2026 syllabus: For JPA/Stenographer,
the English Language & Comprehension section carries the highest weightage.
The exam is conducted in objective type format with negative marking (–0.25 for
each wrong answer).
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Subject
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Key
Topics
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General
English
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Grammar
(error spotting, sentence correction), vocabulary (synonyms, antonyms,
idioms, one‑word substitution), comprehension passages, active/passive voice,
direct/indirect speech
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Quantitative Aptitude
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Number system, percentages, ratio & proportion, profit
& loss, time & work, time & distance, simple & compound
interest, algebra, geometry, mensuration, trigonometry basics, data
interpretation
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Reasoning
Ability
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Analogy,
series completion, coding‑decoding, puzzles, seating arrangement, Venn
diagrams, ranking, calendar & clock problems, mirror/water images,
alphabet/sequence problems
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General Knowledge
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Current affairs (national & international), Indian
history & culture, geography, science & environment awareness, space
& technology developments
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ISRO RECRUITMENT 2026 ASSISTANT UDC & JPA CUT-OFF PREVIOUS YEAR
Minimum qualifying marks to be called for skill test (2024 Official)
Assistant/Upper Division Clerk
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Category
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Part
A (50)
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Part
B (50)
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Part
C (49)
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Part
D (49)
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Unreserved
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25
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25
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24.5
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24.5
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Reserved Categories
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20
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20
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19.6
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19.6
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Candidates not secured the minimum qualifying marks as above are not short-listed for skill test.
Written test cut-off details
Assistant - Post No.1
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Zone
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UR
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OBC
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SC
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ST
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EWS
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Ahmedabad
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108.75
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92
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105.5
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101.25
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97.25
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Bengaluru
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105.5
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107.5
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92.5
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90.5
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106.5
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Hassan
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130.5
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90.25
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Hyderabad
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111.5
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90.5
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100.75
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93
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105
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Sriharikota
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114.75
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90.25
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100.75
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100.75
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Thiruvananthapuram
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101.5
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100.5
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94
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103.75
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Upper Division Clerk - Post No.3
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Zone
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UR
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OBC
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SC
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ST
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EWS
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Bengaluru
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128
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125.75
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104
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93
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123.25
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Assistant - Post No.5
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Zone
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UR
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OBC
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SC
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ST
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EWS
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Hyderabad
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109.5
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93
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Thiruvananthapuram
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123.75
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Minimum qualifying marks to be called for skill test
Junior Personal Assistant/Stenographer
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Category
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Part
A (99)
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Part
B (49)
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Part
C (50)
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Unreserved
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49.5
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24.5
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25
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Reserved Categories
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39.6
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19.6
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20
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Candidates not secured the minimum qualifying marks as above are not short-listed for skill test.
Written test cut-off details
Junior Personal Assistant - Post No.2
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Zone
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UR
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OBC
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SC
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ST
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EWS
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Ahmedabad
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110
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96.75
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Bengaluru
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105.75
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106.5
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93.5
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93.5
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88
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Hassan
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124.25
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Hyderabad
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119.5
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89.25
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101.5
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106.5
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New
Delhi
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136.5
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Sriharikota
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117.75
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94.25
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91.75
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103.25
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102
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Thiruvananthapuram
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119.5
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114.25
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88.75
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101.5
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Stenographer - Post No.4
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Zone
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UR
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OBC
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SC
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ST
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EWS
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Bengaluru
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130.25
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122
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100.5
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96.75
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108
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Junior Personal Assistant - Post No.6
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Zone
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UR
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OBC
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SC
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ST
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EWS
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Hyderabad
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136.5
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ISRO RECRUITMENT 2026 NOTIFICATION SELECTION PROCESS
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Stage
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Details
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1.
Written Test (CBT)
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Objective type exam (MCQs).
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Negative marking: –0.25 per wrong answer.
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Subjects: English, Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning, General Knowledge (for
UDC/Assistant).
• For
JPA/Stenographer: English Language & Comprehension carries highest
weightage.
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2. Skill Test
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• Assistant/UDC: Computer proficiency test.
• JPA/Stenographer: Shorthand test (60 w.p.m. in
English) + Typing test on computer.
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3.
Document Verification (DV)
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Verification of educational qualifications, category certificates, age proof,
and experience (if applicable).
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4. Medical Examination
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• Candidates must meet ISRO’s prescribed medical
standards.
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Final
Merit List
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Prepared only on the basis of Written Test marks (CBT‑2 for JE, CBT
for UDC/JPA).
• Skill
Test is qualifying in nature.
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HOW TO APPLY – ISRO RECRUITMENT 2026 NOTIFICATION OUT for 242 ASSISTANT, UDC, JPA & STENOGRAPHER
- Visit
the official website – Go to www.isro.gov.in and open the Careers/Recruitment
section.
- Read
the notification – Download Advertisement No. ISRO:ICRB:01(A‑JPA):2026
and check eligibility, vacancies, and instructions carefully.
- Register
online – Fill in basic details like name, email, and mobile number to
generate login credentials.
- Complete
the application form – Log in and enter personal details, educational
qualifications, post preference, and zone preference.
- Upload
documents – Attach scanned copies of your photo, signature,
educational certificates, and category certificate (if applicable).
- Pay
the application fee – Pay ₹500 online via Net Banking, Debit/Credit
Card, or UPI. Refund rules: ₹400 refunded if you appear in the written
test; full refund for Women, SC/ST, PwBD, and Ex‑Servicemen.
- Submit
the form – Review all details carefully and click Final Submit.
- Print the application
FAQ:–
Q: Will ISRO release recruitment notifications in 2026?
ISRO is hiring in 2026, and several notifications were released this July. There are 244 vacancies for administrative and support roles like Assistants, Junior Personal Assistants, Upper Division Clerks, and Stenographers, 92 posts for Scientists/Engineers, and 462 apprenticeship positions at Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC). Most applications are open online until mid‑August 2026, while apprenticeships are through a walk‑in process.
Q: Can someone with only 12th qualification join ISRO?
ISRO is hiring in 2026, and several notifications were released this July. There are 244 vacancies for administrative and support roles like Assistants, Junior Personal Assistants, Upper Division Clerks, and Stenographers, 92 posts for Scientists/Engineers, and 462 apprenticeship positions at Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC). Most applications are open online until mid‑August 2026, while apprenticeships are through a walk‑in process.
Q: Can I get selected in ISRO without giving the test?
ISRO recruitment is strictly through written tests, skill tests, or GATE‑based shortlisting. Direct entry without an exam is not possible. Even apprenticeships require walk‑in interviews and document verification. ISRO has also issued warnings against fake job offers—so the only way to join is by applying through the official ISRO website (isro.gov.in) and clearing the required selection process.
