ISRO Assistant, JPA result 2026 declared; skill test on November 1

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) today, October 24, 2026, declared the results for its recruitment drive for Assistant, Junior Personal Assistant (JPA), Upper Division Clerk (UDC), and Stenographer posts. Candidates who appeared for the computer-based test (CBT) on September 21, 2026, can now check their qualifying status on the official website, isro.gov.in.

This recruitment initiative, advertised under number ISRO:ICRB:01(A-JPA):2026, seeks to fill a total of 242 vacancies across the notified positions. The declaration of results marks a critical step in the selection process, with successful candidates now preparing for the subsequent skill test.

Skill Test Scheduled for November 1

Candidates whose roll numbers appear in the merit list PDF are now eligible to proceed to the skill test, which has been scheduled for November 1, 2026. This date represents a confirmed schedule for the next stage of the recruitment process.

The skill test varies by post. For Assistant and UDC positions, it involves a Computer Literacy Test. For JPA and Stenographer posts, candidates will undergo both a Computer Literacy Test and a Stenography Test. Specific qualifying criteria apply to these tests, as detailed below:

Candidates called for the Skill Test are required to produce original documents supporting their online application during this stage. Qualification in the CBT does not guarantee final selection; candidates must successfully complete all subsequent stages and meet ISRO’s recruitment conditions.

Accessing Results and Scorecards

To check their results and download scorecards, candidates must visit the official ISRO website, isro.gov.in. They should navigate to the ‘Careers’ or ‘Recruitment’ section and locate the ‘ISRO Recruitment 2026 result notice’. Clicking on the relevant merit list PDF link will allow them to view the results. Candidates can use the Ctrl + F function to search for their roll number within the PDF document.

The online application process for these posts commenced on July 27, 2026, with the last date to apply and pay the fee being August 16, 2026. The computer-based test, which had a duration of 150 minutes and carried 200 marks, included a negative marking of 0.25 for incorrect answers. The pre-admit card was released on September 10, 2026, and the answer key on September 25, 2026.

Vacancy Details and Pay Scale

The recruitment drive aims to fill 242 vacancies across various posts, including those in autonomous institutions. The distribution of these vacancies is as follows:

Selected candidates will be placed in Level 4 of the Pay Matrix, with a starting basic pay of ₹25,500 per month. The application fee for these posts was ₹100, along with a processing fee of ₹500. The processing fee is refundable, either fully or partially, depending on the candidate’s category and appearance in the written exam.

Eligibility Criteria and Age Limits

The eligibility criteria for the various posts required specific educational qualifications and skills. For Assistant and UDC posts, candidates needed a graduation degree with a minimum of 60% marks or a CGPA of 6.32 on a 10-point scale, along with computer knowledge.

For JPA and Stenographer posts, eligibility included a graduation degree with 60% marks or a Diploma in Commercial/Secretarial Practice, one year of experience, English Stenography at 60 WPM, and computer knowledge. The upper age limit as on August 16, 2026, was 28 years for UR/EWS candidates, 31 years for OBC candidates, and 33 years for SC/ST candidates.

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Written by Nishit Kumar

Nishit Kumar is a senior EdTech industry leader with over a decade of experience in building and scaling education platforms, shaping their product, content, and growth strategy. At FindMyCollege, Nishit oversees content and editorial strategy, guiding topic selection and content frameworks to ensure accuracy, relevance, and student-first value across the website.

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