ISRO invites applications for 244 administrative and support posts

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has opened the online application process to recruit 244 candidates for administrative and support positions, including Assistant, Junior Personal Assistant (JPA), Upper Division Clerk (UDC), and Stenographer. Eligible candidates can apply through the official ISRO website until Aug 16, 2026.

According to the official notification, the recruitment includes:

• Assistant: 113 posts
• Junior Personal Assistant (JPA): 81 posts
• Upper Division Clerk (UDC): 22 posts
• Stenographer: 10 posts

In addition, ISRO has announced 17 Assistant vacancies and one Junior Personal Assistant vacancy in other ISRO units.

Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree from a recognized university with at least 60% marks or a CGPA of 6.32 on a 10-point scale. The degree should have been completed within the duration prescribed by the university.

The upper age limit is 28 years as of Aug 16, 2026. Age relaxation will be provided according to Government of India rules. OBC candidates can apply up to 31 years, while SC and ST candidates applying for reserved posts are eligible up to 33 years.

Relaxation is also available for eligible government employees, ex-servicemen, persons with disabilities, outstanding sportspersons, widows, divorced women, and legally separated women who have not remarried.

Applicants are required to pay an application fee of ₹100. In addition, all candidates must pay a processing fee of ₹500 while submitting the online application.

Payments can be made only through the Bharatkosh e-Payment gateway, and the payment link will be activated after the application form is completed.

The selection process will begin with a written examination to be conducted at 38 centers across the country. The objective-type test will be held for 150 minutes.

Candidates who qualify in the written examination will be shortlisted for a skill test. ISRO will shortlist candidates in a maximum ratio of 1:5 against the notified vacancies in each category. Wherever applicable, at least 10 candidates will be called for the skill test.