ISRO Assistant, JPA, UDC and Stenographer 2026: Skill Test on 1 November
ISRO now lists 1 November 2026 as the skill-test date for Assistant, Junior Personal Assistant, Upper Division Clerk and Stenographer recruitment. The CBT response-sheet objection window remains closed.
Assistant, Junior Personal Assistant, Upper Division Clerk and Stenographer
Notice: ISRO:ICRB:01(A-JPA):2026Important Dates
- Advertisement date: 27 July 2026
- Extended application and fee deadline: 20 August 2026
- Post and zone preference modification: 16 to 21 September 2026
- CBT held: 21 September 2026
- Response sheet and objection window: 25 September 2026 at 2:00 pm to 28 September 2026 at 2:00 pm
- Tentative skill test: 1 November 2026, now listed by ISRO; replaces the earlier tentative 25 October date
Application Fee
- Application fee: ₹100; the application window is closed
- Processing fee paid initially: ₹500 per post group, or ₹1,000 when applying for both listed post groups; refund rules are in the official notice
Age Limit
- Age cutoff date: 16 August 2026
- UR / EWS: Up to 28 years
- OBC for reserved posts: Up to 31 years
- SC / ST for reserved posts: Up to 33 years
Vacancy Details
Vacancies: 267 after the 11 August 2026 corrigendum
| Post / Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Assistant | 135 |
| Junior Personal Assistant | 81 |
| Upper Division Clerk | 23 |
| Stenographer | 10 |
| Assistant in autonomous institutions | 17 |
| Junior Personal Assistant in autonomous institutions | 1 |
Eligibility & Qualification
- Assistant / UDC: Graduation with at least 60% marks or 6.32 CGPA on a 10-point scale, completed within the prescribed course duration, plus computer proficiency.
- JPA / Stenographer: Graduation with at least 60% or 6.32 CGPA, or the corrected commercial/secretarial diploma route with one year of relevant experience; 60 w.p.m. English stenography and computer proficiency are required.
Salary & Job Location
- Salary / stipend: Pay Matrix Level 4
- Job location: ISRO and Department of Space centres in Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Hassan, Hyderabad, Mahendragiri, New Delhi/Dehradun, Sriharikota and Thiruvananthapuram
Selection Process
- Written test or computer-based test.
- Qualifying skill test for candidates shortlisted under the official rules.
- Document and eligibility checks before appointment.
How to apply / next steps
- Check the official recruitment page for the skill-test notice and candidate instructions.
- Follow the instructions issued to you for the skill test on 1 November 2026.
- Confirm your reporting time, venue and documents from your official candidate communication; these details are not stated in the checked listing.
Important Links
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| What you need | Official link |
|---|---|
| Exam dates | Check Exam Dates Official recruitment page lists 1 November 2026 as the skill-test date; reporting time and venue are not stated here. |
| Official updates | Check Official Updates Use the official recruitment page for later skill-test, call-letter and result notices. |
| Official notification | Read Notification |
| Online application | Application Portal (Closed) The application or download window is closed. Check the official notice for the next step. |
| Response sheet | View Response Sheet (Closed) The official page states that the response-sheet portal closed on 28 September 2026 at 2:00 pm. |
| Answer-key objection | Submit Answer-Key Objection (Closed) The application or download window is closed. Check the official notice for the next step. |
| Application correction | Correct Application |
| Frequently asked questions | Read Official FAQs |
Previous updates & page history
- Skill test scheduled for 1 November 202620 October 2026 at 5:30 am IST · Exam Date
ISRO's official recruitment page now lists 1 November 2026 for the skill test, replacing the earlier tentative 25 October date.
- CBT response sheet released; objection window closed25 September 2026 at 2:00 pm IST · Answer Key
The official recruitment page added the CBT response-sheet and objection portal and now shows a tentative skill test on 25 October 2026.
This permanent page is updated when a verified notice changes. Page last updated: 20 October 2026 at 3:41 pm IST.
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Source: Indian Space Research Organisation — Centralised Recruitment Board. Checked 20 October 2026 at 3:42 pm IST.
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