ISRO ICRB Recruitment 2026 – 267 Assistant, JPA, UDC & Stenographer Posts, Apply Online

ISRO ICRB Recruitment 2026: Apply online for 267 Assistant, JPA, UDC & Stenographer posts. Check eligibility, vacancies, age limit, salary, dates and selection process.

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), through the ISRO Centralised Recruitment Board (ICRB), has released the ISRO ICRB Recruitment 2026 Notification for the recruitment of Assistant, Junior Personal Assistant (JPA), Upper Division Clerk (UDC), and Stenographer posts. The recruitment has been announced for 267 vacancies, with the number of posts increased as per the latest update.

The ISRO ICRB Recruitment 2026 notification was released on 27 July 2026 on the official ISRO website. Eligible candidates can submit their applications online through the official website, isro.gov.in.

The online application process started on 27 July 2026 at 10:00 AM and the last date to apply has been extended to 20 August 2026 up to 11:55 PM.

ISRO ICRB Recruitment 2026 Application Fee

Candidates applying for ISRO ICRB Recruitment 2026 for Assistant, Junior Personal Assistant (JPA), Upper Division Clerk (UDC) and Stenographer posts are required to pay the prescribed application/processing fee through the online payment mode.

The processing fee is ₹500 per application, while candidates applying for both post groups may have to pay the applicable combined fee. The fee can be paid only through the Bharatkosh e-Payment Gateway using Internet Banking, UPI or domestic Debit Cards.

ISRO ICRB Fee Refund 2026

The processing fee is refundable subject to the conditions mentioned in the official recruitment notification.

Candidates who are exempted from the fee, including women, SC/ST, PwBD and Ex-Servicemen, will receive a full refund of the ₹500 processing fee if they appear for the Written Test/Computer Based Test (CBT).

For candidates who are not exempted from the fee:

• ₹100 will be retained as the applicable fee.
• The remaining amount will be refunded after the candidate appears for the Written Test/CBT.
• No refund will be provided if the candidate does not appear for the Written Test/CBT.

Important Points About ISRO ICRB Application Fee 2026

• The processing fee is ₹500 per application.
• Candidates applying for both post groups may need to pay ₹1,000.
• Payment is accepted online only.
• Bharatkosh e-Payment Gateway is used for fee payment.
• UPI, Internet Banking and domestic Debit Cards are accepted.
• Candidates eligible for fee exemption must still complete the required payment process as prescribed and appear in the Written Test/CBT to receive the refund.
• Candidates should retain the payment receipt/transaction details for future reference.
• Refund is subject to the conditions specified in the official ISRO ICRB Recruitment 2026 notification.

ISRO ICRB Recruitment 2026 Age Limit

Candidates applying for ISRO ICRB Recruitment 2026 for Assistant, Junior Personal Assistant (JPA), Upper Division Clerk (UDC) and Stenographer posts must satisfy the prescribed age limit as on 20 August 2026.

The maximum age limit varies according to the candidate’s category. Age relaxation is available to eligible candidates as per the applicable Government of India rules.

ISRO ICRB Recruitment 2026 – Age Relaxation

Age relaxation in the upper age limit is applicable to eligible candidates according to the Government of India orders/rules. The relaxation may apply to categories including:

• Serving Government Employees
• Ex-Servicemen
• Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD)
• Meritorious Sportspersons
• Widows
• Divorced Women
• Women judicially separated from their husbands who have not remarried

Candidates claiming age relaxation should ensure that they meet the specific conditions prescribed for their category and possess the required supporting documents.

ISRO ICRB Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria

Candidates interested in ISRO ICRB Recruitment 2026 for Assistant, Upper Division Clerk (UDC), Junior Personal Assistant (JPA) and Stenographer posts must fulfill the prescribed educational qualification, nationality and skill requirements before applying.

Only candidates who meet the eligibility conditions mentioned in the official notification should submit the online application.

• ISRO ICRB Recruitment 2026 – Nationality
• Candidates must be Indian nationals.
• Applicants should satisfy all other eligibility conditions prescribed by ISRO for the respective post.

ISRO ICRB Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details

The ISRO ICRB Recruitment 2026 notification has announced a total of 267 vacancies for Assistant, Junior Personal Assistant (JPA), Upper Division Clerk (UDC) and Stenographer posts. These vacancies are distributed across ISRO centres and autonomous institutions under the Department of Space (DOS).

The recruitment covers six post categories across different locations, including Bengaluru, Ahmedabad, Sriharikota, Thiruvananthapuram, Hyderabad, Hassan, Mahendragiri and New Delhi.

ISRO ICRB Recruitment 2026 – How to Apply

Eligible candidates can apply online for ISRO ICRB Recruitment 2026 through the official ISRO Careers portal. The last date for submission of the online application is 20 August 2026.

1. Steps to Apply Online for ISRO ICRB Recruitment 2026
2. Visit the official ISRO website and open the Careers section.
3. Go to the Current Opportunities section and find “Recruitment to the post of Assistants, Junior Personal Assistants, Upper Division Clerk and Stenographers” under Advertisement No. ISRO:ICRB:01(A-JPA):2026.
4. Open the recruitment advertisement and click on the “Click here to apply online” link.
5. Read the detailed instructions carefully before starting the application.
6. Complete the online registration by entering the required personal, educational and other details correctly.
7. Upload the required documents, photograph and other details in the prescribed format, wherever applicable.
8. Select the post(s)/centre preferences as applicable and carefully verify all information entered in the application form.
9. Submit the online application and proceed to the fee payment section.
10. Pay the prescribed fee through the Bharatkosh e-Payment Gateway using an available online payment method.
11. After successful submission, the registration number will be displayed on the screen. Note it down immediately and keep it safely for future correspondence. ISRO also states that an email and SMS will be sent after successful submission.
12. Download and save a copy of the submitted application form and payment receipt for future reference.

Important Instructions

• Apply only through the official ISRO Careers portal.
• Check your eligibility carefully before submitting the application.
• Ensure that all details entered in the application form are correct.
• Keep your registration number safely after successful submission.
• Do not wait until the last date to apply.
• The current official ISRO recruitment page lists 20 August 2026 as the last date for online submission.

ISRO ICRB Recruitment 2026 – Important Links

Apply Online – ISRO ICRB Assistant, JPA, UDC & Stenographer Recruitment 2026

Download Official Notification – ISRO ICRB Assistant, JPA, UDC & Stenographer Recruitment 2026.

Download Revised Vacancy Notification – Revised/increased vacancy details.