ISRO Recruitment 2026: Apply for 244 Assistant and Clerk Posts

ISRO just opened its doors for 244 new jobs. If you have been waiting for a stable government job with a space agency on your resume, this is worth your attention.

The ISRO Centralised Recruitment Board (ICRB) has released a notification for assistants, junior personal assistants, upper division clerks (UDC) and stenographers. Applications opened on July 27 and the window closes on August 16, 2026. You can apply through the official website, isro.gov.in.

No rocket science degree needed here. These are Level-4 posts, so the eligibility criteria are far simpler than what you might imagine for an ISRO job.

How many posts are up for grabs?

Let us break down the numbers:

• Assistant: 131 posts
• Junior Personal Assistant: 81 posts
• Upper Division Clerk (UDC): 22 posts
• Stenographer: 10 posts

That adds up to 244 vacancies spread across various ISRO centres, Department of Space branch secretariats and autonomous bodies in the country. So the jobs are not limited to one city. Depending on where you get posted, you could end up working near a launch site or in an office handling important space programme paperwork.

What does the pay look like?

Selected candidates will start with a basic pay of Rs 25,500 per month under Level 4 of the Pay Matrix. That is just the starting point. On top of this, you get dearness allowance, house rent allowance and transport allowance.

There is more. Central government employees also get medical facilities, leave travel concession and the National Pension System. So the actual take-home pay and benefits add up to more than what the basic figure suggests.

How do you apply?

The process is fully online, so you can apply from your phone or laptop without visiting any office. Here is what you need to do:

1. Go to the official ISRO website.
2. Open the ICRB recruitment portal.
3. Register with a valid email ID and mobile number.
4. Fill in the online application form carefully.
5. Upload the required documents.
6. Pay the application fee.
7. Submit the form and download the confirmation page. Keep this safe, you will need it later.

Documents you will need

Before you start filling the form, keep these ready:

• A recent passport-size photograph
• Your signature (scanned)
• Category certificate, if applicable

Do not worry about uploading everything perfectly on the first try. ISRO will verify original documents related to your educational qualification, age and category later during the recruitment process. But it helps to have clear, correctly sized scans ready before you begin, so you are not scrambling at the last minute while the submit button stares back at you.

How will ISRO select candidates?

The selection process involves a written test followed by a skill test. This means bookish knowledge alone will not get you through. You will need to show that you can actually do the job, whether that is typing speed for a stenographer post or clerical accuracy for a UDC role.

Start preparing early. A written test for a government job is rarely about surprises, it rewards steady practice over last-minute cramming.

Why this matters

Government jobs at ISRO come with the kind of job security that is hard to find elsewhere these days. Add to that the pride of being part of India's space programme, even if your desk is far from a rocket, and you have a compelling reason to apply.

The deadline is August 16, 2026. That gives you a few weeks to get your documents in order and submit your application without any last-minute panic. Mark your calendar and set a reminder, because forgetting the date would be a rather earthly way to miss out on a space job.