ISRO Assistant / JPA / UDC / Stenographer 2026 · Syllabus & exam pattern
ISRO Assistant / JPA / UDC / Stenographer Syllabus 2026 and Exam Pattern: Subject-wise Topics
ISRO Assistant / JPA / UDC / Stenographer selection: Written test — Assistant / UDC (150 minutes); Written test — JPA / Stenographer (150 minutes), as per the official notice published 27 July 2026.
Subjects, number of questions, marks, duration and negative marking for every stage, as printed in the official notice.
ISRO Assistant / JPA / UDC / Stenographer exam pattern 2026
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.
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).
Frequently asked questions
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.