ISRO Exam Date 2026 Out: Check Complete Exam Schedule, Pattern, Vacancy and Other Details.The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has announced the exam date for its 2026 recruitment for Assistant, Upper Division Clerk (UDC), Junior Personal Assistant (JPA) and Stenographer posts. Candidates who applied for these positions can now plan their preparation according to the announced schedule.
The ISRO written examination/Computer-Based Test (CBT) is scheduled for September 21, 2026. A total of 267 vacancies are available under this recruitment drive.
The application process has already closed, so candidates should now focus on exam preparation and keep checking for the release of the admit card and other examination-related instructions.
ISRO Exam Date 2026
The written examination for Assistant, UDC, JPA and Stenographer posts will be conducted on September 21, 2026.
Candidates should carefully check their admit card after its release for details such as the examination centre, reporting time, shift and other instructions.
ISRO Recruitment 2026: Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) |
| Recruitment | ISRO Recruitment 2026 |
| Posts | Assistant, UDC, JPA, Stenographer |
| Total Vacancies | 267 |
| Exam | Written Test/CBT |
| Exam Date | September 21, 2026 |
| Exam Mode | Online |
| Job Location | Across India |
| Category | Government Jobs |
ISRO Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Short Notice | July 21, 2026 |
| Notification Released | July 27, 2026 |
| Online Application Started | July 27, 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | August 20, 2026 |
| ISRO Exam Date | September 21, 2026 |
The application deadline was extended up to August 20, 2026, till 11:59 PM.
ISRO Vacancy 2026
ISRO has announced 267 vacancies for Assistant, UDC, JPA and Stenographer posts.
| Post | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Stenographer | 10 |
| Assistant – Autonomous Institutions under Department of Space | 17 |
| JPA – Autonomous Institutions under Department of Space | 1 |
| Assistant | 135 |
| Junior Personal Assistant (JPA) | 81 |
| Upper Division Clerk (UDC) | 23 |
| Total | 267 |
ISRO Exam Pattern 2026
The exam pattern is different for Assistant/UDC and JPA/Stenographer posts.
Assistant/UDC Exam Pattern
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General English | 50 | 50 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 50 | 50 |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning Ability | 50 | 50 |
| General Knowledge | 50 | 50 |
| Total | 200 | 200 |
Exam Duration: 150 minutes
JPA/Stenographer Exam Pattern
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| English Language & Comprehension | 100 | 100 |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning Ability | 50 | 50 |
| Quantitative Aptitude & General Knowledge | 50 | 50 |
| Total | 200 | 200 |
Exam Duration: 150 minutes
There is negative marking of 0.25 marks for every incorrect answer.
ISRO Recruitment 2026 Selection Process
The selection process includes:
- Written Test/Computer-Based Test
- Skill Test
Candidates who meet the required qualifying criteria in the written examination will be shortlisted for the skill test.
For Assistant and UDC posts, the skill stage includes a Computer Literacy Test.
For JPA and Stenographer posts, candidates have to appear for a Computer Literacy Test and Stenography Test.
The written examination shortlisting can be done in a maximum 1:5 ratio against category-wise vacancies, subject to the prescribed conditions.
ISRO Eligibility Criteria 2026
The eligibility requirements vary depending on the post.
Educational Qualification
For Assistant and UDC posts, candidates are required to have:
- Graduation with at least 60% marks or CGPA of 6.32/10
- Proficiency in computer usage
- One year of work experience
For JPA and Stenographer posts, candidates require:
- Graduation with at least 60% marks or the prescribed diploma qualification
- English stenography speed of 60 words per minute
- Proficiency in computer usage
- One year of relevant work experience
Age Limit
- Minimum Age: 18 years
- Maximum Age: 28 years
Age relaxation is applicable to eligible reserved-category candidates as per Government of India rules.
ISRO Salary 2026
Candidates selected through this recruitment will receive a starting basic salary of ₹25,500 per month under Pay Matrix Level 4.
Along with basic pay, employees will be eligible for applicable Central Government allowances such as:
- Dearness Allowance (DA)
- House Rent Allowance (HRA)
- Transport Allowance (TA)
- Medical facilities
- Leave Travel Concession (LTC)
- Group Insurance
- Other applicable benefits
Staff quarters may also be available, subject to applicable rules and availability.
What Should Candidates Do Now?
With the examination scheduled for September 21, 2026, candidates should now focus on revision and practice.
Rather than starting new topics at the last moment, candidates should concentrate on:
- Revising important concepts
- Solving previous questions
- Taking regular mock tests
- Improving calculation speed
- Practising reasoning questions
- Revising General Knowledge and current topics
- Working on time management
- Avoiding unnecessary mistakes because of negative marking
Candidates should also keep their application details and other required documents safely available.
Important Points to Remember
- ISRO Exam Date: September 21, 2026
- Total Vacancies: 267
- Posts: Assistant, UDC, JPA and Stenographer
- Exam Duration: 150 minutes
- Total Questions: 200
- Total Marks: 200
- Negative Marking: 0.25 marks for each wrong answer
- Selection: Written Test/CBT + Skill Test
- Application Status: Closed
