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ISRO Assistant / JPA / UDC / Stenographer
ISRO Centralised Recruitment Board — Assistant, Junior Personal Assistant, Upper Division Clerk and Stenographer
ISRO's centralised recruitment of administrative support staff in Level 4 for its centres and autonomous bodies, through an objective written test and a computer literacy (and stenography) skill test.
Latest official notice: Advt. No. ISRO:ICRB:01(A-JPA):2026 — Assistant, JPA, UDC and Stenographer, published 27 July 2026.
Vacancies
244 provisional: Assistant 113, JPA 81, UDC 22, Stenographer 10, Assistant
Age limit
28 years (31 for OBC and 33 for SC/ST where posts are reserved)
Application fee
₹100 application fee; ₹500 processing fee per application (₹1000 for both groups), refunded less ₹100 to non-exempt candidates who appear in the test
Notice published
27 July 2026
ISRO Assistant / JPA / UDC / Stenographer notification: key dates and vacancies
| Online registration | 27 July 2026 (10:00 AM) to 16 August 2026 (11:55 PM) |
|---|---|
| Fee payment closes | 16 August 2026 |
| Skill test | 1 November 2026 (per the ICRB recruitment page) |
| Vacancies | 244 provisional: Assistant 113, JPA 81, UDC 22, Stenographer 10, Assistant (autonomous bodies) 17, JPA (autonomous bodies) 1 |
Posts filled through this exam
- Assistant, Junior Personal Assistant, Upper Division Clerk and Stenographer — Level 4 of Pay Matrix, minimum basic pay ₹25,500 per month
Source: Advt. No. ISRO:ICRB:01(A-JPA):2026 — Assistant, JPA, UDC and Stenographer (published 27 July 2026). Confirm in the official notice before applying.
ISRO's Centralised Recruitment Board advertised 244 provisional Level-4 posts of Assistant, Junior Personal Assistant, Upper Division Clerk and Stenographer under Advt. No. ISRO:ICRB:01(A-JPA):2026, dated 27 July 2026.
Selection is through a 150-minute, 200-mark objective written test and a qualifying computer literacy test (plus a stenography test for JPA/Stenographer).
ISRO Assistant / JPA / UDC / Stenographer salary
All posts are in Level 4 of the Pay Matrix, with a minimum basic pay of ₹25,500 per month. The advertisement states that Dearness Allowance, House Rent Allowance and Transport Allowance are payable as per extant rules, and that the New Pension Scheme applies.
It also lists medical facilities, a subsidised canteen, limited quarters (in lieu of HRA), Leave Travel Concession, group insurance and house building advance as per Central Government orders. No in-hand figure is printed.
Pay as printed
| Post | Pay level | Minimum basic pay | Allowances printed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant | Level 4 | ₹25,500 p.m. | DA, HRA and Transport Allowance as per extant rules |
| Junior Personal Assistant | Level 4 | ₹25,500 p.m. | DA, HRA and Transport Allowance as per extant rules |
| Upper Division Clerk | Level 4 | ₹25,500 p.m. | DA, HRA and Transport Allowance as per extant rules |
| Stenographer | Level 4 | ₹25,500 p.m. | DA, HRA and Transport Allowance as per extant rules |
Vacancies (provisional)
Category-wise vacancies
| Post | Total | UR | OBC | SC | ST | EWS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant (zone-wise) | 113 | 47 | 16 | 19 | 16 | 15 |
| Junior Personal Assistant (zone-wise) | 81 | 50 | 11 | 8 | 5 | 7 |
| Upper Division Clerk (Bengaluru) | 22 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 3 |
| Stenographer (Bengaluru) | 10 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Assistant, autonomous bodies | 17 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| JPA, autonomous bodies (Ahmedabad) | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Assistant zones: Ahmedabad 27, Bengaluru 26, Hassan 1, Hyderabad 13, Mahendragiri 7, New Delhi 1 (IIRS, Dehradun), Sriharikota 32, Thiruvananthapuram 6.
Age limit and qualification
The age limit is 28 years as on 16 August 2026 (UR/EWS born on or after 17.08.1998). It is 31 for OBC (born on or after 17.08.1995) and 33 for SC/ST (born on or after 17.08.1993) where posts are reserved.
Graduation needs at least 60% marks or 6.32 CGPA on a 10-point scale; where only CGPA is stated, it cannot be converted to a percentage.
Written test and skill test scheme
- Assistant/UDC: 200 questions in four 50-mark sections — General English, Quantitative Aptitude, General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Knowledge.
- JPA/Stenographer: English Language & Comprehension (100), General Intelligence & Reasoning (50), Quantitative Aptitude & General Knowledge (50).
- Marking: +1 per correct answer, -0.25 per wrong answer; 150 minutes.
- Computer literacy test (75 minutes): MS Word 35, MS Excel 35, MS PowerPoint 30; pass 60% UR, 50% reserved.
- Stenography (JPA/Stenographer): 300 words dictated at 60 w.p.m. (5 minutes), 30 minutes transcription on computer, Pitman's shorthand; errors up to 10% (UR) or 12% (reserved).
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Exam overview
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Who it is for
Graduates with at least 60% marks (and, for JPA/Stenographer, stenography skills) who want a Level-4 administrative post in ISRO.
Eligibility, age and qualification
Exact limits are set per post in each official notice.
Age limit
28 years (31 for OBC and 33 for SC/ST where posts are reserved); UR/EWS born on or after 17.08.1998 (as on 16 August 2026)
Educational qualification
- Assistant / UDC: graduation with minimum 60% marks or 6.32 CGPA (10-point scale), or a Diploma in Commercial/Secretarial Practice with the same minimum, plus computer proficiency
- JPA / Stenographer: graduation (or the equivalent diploma) with the same minimum, one year's experience as Steno-Typist/Stenographer, 60 w.p.m. English stenography and computer proficiency
Upper age relaxation
| OBC (reserved posts) | 3 years (limit 31) |
| SC / ST (reserved posts) | 5 years (limit 33) |
| Government employees, Ex-Servicemen, PwBD, sportspersons, certain women | As per Government of India orders |
Application fee
₹100 application fee; ₹500 processing fee per application (₹1000 for both groups), refunded less ₹100 to non-exempt candidates who appear in the test. Women, SC/ST, PwBD and Ex-Servicemen get a full refund.
Source: Advt. No. ISRO:ICRB:01(A-JPA):2026 — Assistant, JPA, UDC and Stenographer (published 27 July 2026). Confirm in the official notice before applying.
- Graduation (or diploma in Commercial/Secretarial Practice) with minimum 60% or 6.32 CGPA
- Computer proficiency; stenography at 60 w.p.m. for JPA/Stenographer
- Age up to 28 years on 16 August 2026
Selection process and exam pattern
Stages of selection
- 1Written test (objective, 200 marks, 150 minutes)
- 2Skill test (qualifying)
Written test — Assistant / UDC
150 minutes
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General English | 50 | 50 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 50 | 50 |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 50 | 50 |
| General Knowledge | 50 | 50 |
+1 / -0.25. Qualifying: 50% UR, 40% reserved against reserved vacancies.
Written test — JPA / Stenographer
150 minutes
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| English Language & Comprehension | 100 | 100 |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 50 | 50 |
| Quantitative Aptitude & General Knowledge | 50 | 50 |
+1 / -0.25. Qualifying: 50% UR, 40% reserved against reserved vacancies.
Source: Advt. No. ISRO:ICRB:01(A-JPA):2026 — Assistant, JPA, UDC and Stenographer (published 27 July 2026). Confirm in the official notice before applying.
Reviewed editorial
A 150-minute objective written test of 200 marks, then a qualifying skill test; final selection on written-test marks.
Syllabus and subject-wise prep
- General English / English Language & Comprehension
- Quantitative Aptitude
- General Intelligence & Reasoning
- General Knowledge
- MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- English shorthand (JPA/Stenographer)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the age limit for ISRO Assistant / JPA / UDC / Stenographer?
28 years (31 for OBC and 33 for SC/ST where posts are reserved); UR/EWS born on or after 17.08.1998, counted as on 16 August 2026, as per the Advt. No. ISRO:ICRB:01(A-JPA):2026 — Assistant, JPA, UDC and Stenographer. Category-wise upper age relaxation is given in the notice.
What qualification is needed for ISRO Assistant / JPA / UDC / Stenographer?
Assistant / UDC: graduation with minimum 60% marks or 6.32 CGPA (10-point scale), or a Diploma in Commercial/Secretarial Practice with the same minimum, plus computer proficiency. JPA / Stenographer: graduation (or the equivalent diploma) with the same minimum, one year's experience as Steno-Typist/Stenographer, 60 w.p.m. English stenography and computer proficiency.
What is the ISRO Assistant / JPA / UDC / Stenographer exam pattern?
Written test — Assistant / UDC: General English, Quantitative Aptitude, General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Knowledge (150 minutes). +1 / -0.25. Qualifying: 50% UR, 40% reserved against reserved vacancies. Written test — JPA / Stenographer: English Language & Comprehension, General Intelligence & Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude & General Knowledge (150 minutes). +1 / -0.25. Qualifying: 50% UR, 40% reserved against reserved vacancies.
How many vacancies are there in ISRO Assistant / JPA / UDC / Stenographer?
244 provisional: Assistant 113, JPA 81, UDC 22, Stenographer 10, Assistant (autonomous bodies) 17, JPA (autonomous bodies) 1, according to the Advt. No. ISRO:ICRB:01(A-JPA):2026 — Assistant, JPA, UDC and Stenographer.
What is the salary of an ISRO Assistant?
Level 4 of the Pay Matrix with a minimum basic pay of ₹25,500 per month, plus DA, HRA and Transport Allowance as per extant rules.
What is the age limit for ISRO Assistant 2026?
28 years on 16 August 2026; 31 for OBC and 33 for SC/ST where posts are reserved.
How many vacancies are in ISRO:ICRB:01(A-JPA):2026?
244 provisional vacancies across Assistant, JPA, UDC and Stenographer posts.
What is ISRO Assistant / JPA / UDC / Stenographer?
ISRO's centralised recruitment of administrative support staff in Level 4 for its centres and autonomous bodies, through an objective written test and a computer literacy (and stenography) skill test.
Who is ISRO Assistant / JPA / UDC / Stenographer for?
Graduates with at least 60% marks (and, for JPA/Stenographer, stenography skills) who want a Level-4 administrative post in ISRO.
How is ISRO Assistant / JPA / UDC / Stenographer selection described?
A 150-minute objective written test of 200 marks, then a qualifying skill test; final selection on written-test marks.
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