ISRO Recruitment 2026 has opened one of the largest opportunities ever in the space programme of India. The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and the Department of Space have issued a total of 746 vacancies, including 244 administrative posts, 92 jobs as Scientist/Engineer based on GATE scores and 410 apprenticeship positions at the U R Rao Satellite Centre (URSC) in Bengaluru, between three notifications issued in the past week of July 2026.

This piece showcases everything about these three notifications in one page – what is offered, who is eligible, the money it offers, the specific dates that you might apply, and the direct link to the official notification, so that you will not be traversing ten different job portals to pull it together.

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ISRO Recruitment 2026 at a Glance: The Numbers That Matter

Before getting into each notification individually, here’s the full picture summarised in one place.

Particulars	Details
Recruiting Body	Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), Department of Space
Recruitment Name	ISRO Recruitment 2026
Total Vacancies	746 (across three separate notifications)
Vacancy Break-Up	244 Assistant/JPA/UDC/Steno + 92 Scientist/Engineer ‘SC’ + 410 Apprentices
Application Mode	Online only
Application Window (Admin posts)	27 July – 16 August 2026
Application Window (Scientist/Engineer)	28 July – 17 August 2026
Application Window (Apprentices)	29 July – 28 August 2026
Selection Basis	Written test/skill test (admin posts), GATE score + interview (Scientist/Engineer), academic merit (Apprentices)
Official Website	isro.gov.in

Three Notifications, One Recruitment Drive: How the 746 Vacancies Break Down

Firstly, it is important to note that ISRO Recruitment 2026 is not just a single advertisement. It’s a cumulative sum of three separate notifications, each with its own criteria for eligibility, time limits for application, and selection procedure. You are not automatically entered into each of the other programs when you apply for one, so please compare your qualifications to each individual program.

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Notification	Vacancies	Application Window	Salary / Stipend
Assistant, JPA, UDC & Stenographer (ICRB)	244	27 Jul – 16 Aug 2026	Level-4, basic pay ₹25,500/month
Scientist/Engineer ‘SC’ (via GATE)	92	28 Jul – 17 Aug 2026	Level-10, basic pay ₹56,100/month
Apprentices at URSC Bengaluru	410	29 Jul – 28 Aug 2026	₹10,900 – ₹12,300/month stipend

244 Assistant, JPA, UDC & Stenographer Posts: The Largest Single Notification

ISRO Centralised Recruitment Board (ICRB) has announced the recruitment of 244 administrative posts (Assistant, Upper Division Clerk (UDC), Junior Personal Assistant (JPA), Stenographer) to various ISRO centres, DOS Branch Secretariat and autonomous bodies under the Department of Space in ISRO Recruitment 2026 through Advertisement No. ISRO: ICRB:01(A-JPA):2026 dated 27 July 2026.

Graduates with not less than 60% marks (or equivalent CGPA) will be considered for most of these posts; a Diploma in Commercial/Secretarial Practice is accepted for JPA and Stenographer posts. The upper age limit is restricted to 28 years as on 16 August 2026, with relaxation as per the government norms for reserved categories. Selected candidates are in the Pay Matrix LRW (A – 25,500/- per month, DA + HRA + TPA).

The last date to submit online applications for this notification is 16 August 2026, and the fee for this notification can be paid through the Bharatkosh e-payment gateway only. The comp is available for reading.

Official Notification PDF: ISRO:ICRB:01(A-JPA):2026 Notification

92 Scientist/Engineer ‘SC’ Posts: Your Way In Through a GATE Score

The second notification under ISRO Recruitment 2026 targets engineering graduates directly, with no separate written exam involved. Instead, shortlisting for these 92 Scientist/Engineer ‘SC’ posts runs entirely on your GATE 2025 or GATE 2026 score, followed by a personal interview.

Vacancies are spread across seven engineering disciplines, with Electronics carrying the largest share:

Discipline	Vacancies
Electronics	34
Mechanical	26
Computer Science	13
Civil (incl. 1 at PRL)	11
Electrical	4
Refrigeration & Air-Conditioning	2
Architecture	2

Candidates must have BE/B.A valid GATE score in the relevant paper code + Tech or Bachelor’s degree with CGPA of 6.84/10 or 65% marks. The age limit is 28 years as on 17 August 2026. The selected candidates are allotted ₹56,100 as their basic pay on the Pay Matrix, which is a rather higher basic pay than in administrative posts, as the job requires technical skill.

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 Applications for this notification are invited from 28 July to 17 August 2026, and the application fee is ₹250, which is waived for women and SC/ST/PwBD candidates. Most candidates in the shortlist are informed about the interview; the ratio of shortlisted candidates to the number of vacancies is 1:7, and the final merit list is based on GATE score and interview marks equally.

410 Apprenticeship Positions at URSC Bengaluru: A Foot in the Door

The third and largest single vacancy pool under ISRO Recruitment 2026 comes from the U R Rao Satellite Centre (URSC), which has announced 410 apprenticeship positions for the 2026–27 training year under Advertisement No. URSC:03:2026.

Apprentice Category	Vacancies	Monthly Stipend
Graduate Apprentice (B.E./B.Tech.)	220	₹12,300
Technician Apprentice (Diploma)	120	₹10,900
Commercial Practice Apprentice	70	₹10,900

The majority of Graduate Apprentice positions are in Electronics and Communication Engineering with a few in Mechanical Engineering and Computer Science, and the number of Technician Apprentice positions is distributed across electronics, computer science, mechanical, electrical, civil, instrumentation, and automobile engineering.

 Candidates who have completed the required qualification degree or diploma between 2022 and 2026 will be eligible, as long as they did not obtain a year or more of apprenticeship training from another organization. This is not a job with ISRO, but a structured training program in the industry that can be used for an apprenticeship according to the Apprentices Act, 1961. Selected apprentices will get a monthly allowance and a certificate after completion, but ISRO has clarified that the completion of the scheme does not ensure a permanent job.

However, there is no dearth of other options for a new graduate, and a year here at one of India’s most renowned space research centres isn’t a bad thing to add to his resume either. The apprenticeship applications are being accepted through the NATS and UMANG portals and not from the usual ISRO recruitment page from 29th July till 28th August 2026.

Where Will You Actually Be Working?

Depending on which notification you apply under, selected candidates could be posted at any of the following centres:

• U R Rao Satellite Centre (URSC), Bengaluru
• Human Space Flight Centre (HSFC), Bengaluru
• Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC), Thiruvananthapuram
• Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC), Sriharikota
• Space Applications Centre (SAC), Ahmedabad
• National Remote Sensing Centre (NRSC), Hyderabad
• Liquid Propulsion Systems Centre (LPSC), Valiamala
• ISRO Propulsion Complex (IPRC), Mahendragiri
• ISRO Telemetry, Tracking and Command Network (ISTRAC)
• ISRO Headquarters, Bengaluru

A point worth flagging for anyone applying to the Scientist/Engineer posts specifically: appointees are liable to be transferred to any ISRO centre or unit at any time, so it’s worth going in with that flexibility in mind rather than assuming a fixed posting city.

Step-by-Step: How to Apply for ISRO Recruitment 2026

1. Visit the official website, isro.gov.in, and go to the Careers section.
2. Please click on the online application link for the Assistant/JPA/UDC/Steno, Scientist/Engineer ‘SC’, or URSC Apprentice notification you are eligible for.
3. Before applying for the notification, read the entire notification PDF thoroughly, as eligibility, age, and documents required vary among the three notifications.
4. Fill out the registration form with a real email address and functioning cell phone number.
5. Accurately provide personal, academic, and (when applicable) GATE information.
6. Submit the necessary scanned paperwork (photograph, signature, certificates, and category proof, if applicable).
7. Pay the application fee online via the Bharatkosh website or mention the ongoing fee waiver for your category.
8. Click on the form and get the confirmation page or print it out for your own records.

Eligibility and Age Limit: A Quick Reality Check Before You Apply

Before taking up a position, it is crucial to determine eligibility and age limit. It is important to find out eligibility and age limit before applying for a position.

• Assistant/JPA/UDC/Steno: Age up to 28 years as on 16 August 2026 and 60% marks/equivalent CGPA in Graduation.
• Scientist/Engineer ‘SC’: BE/B. Tech with 65% marks (or CGPA 6.84/10) plus a valid GATE 2025 or 2026 score, age up to 28 years as on 17 August 2026.
• URSC Apprentice: B.E./B.Passed between 2022-2026, one of either a Tech, Diploma in Engineering or Commercial Practice but no year or more of prior apprenticeship experience.

Relaxation of age is applied to all three notifications (SC/ST/OBC/PwBD and others) as per standard Government of India norms. (Please check the number of years for each of these categories of the particular notification).

Why This Recruitment Drive Matters Right Now

ISRO Recruitment 2026 doesn’t exist in a vacuum. It has followed the news of a relatively large deficit of staff in the Department of Space, and the 336 permanent positions now being advertised are just a part of that deficit. In the recent few months, ISRO has also issued individual calls for TAs, PAs, and research fellows to various centres, indicating that the recruitment seems to be on the rise instead of the trough.

For candidates, it’s a positive indicator, as it isn’t a one-time thing, but it’s also crucial to apply for the notification that suits them, as it is more likely to be a current one and less likely to be postponed to some future round.

A Word of Caution Before You Apply

There are usually unofficial sites and emails advertising “guaranteed selection” or “paid assured seat” services in a recruitment drive this size. It is normal to come across unofficial websites, emails offering shortcuts, or guaranteed selection, or paid ‘assured seat’ services in a recruitment like this one.

This is not a legitimate way to do it. The applications of ISRO Recruitment 2026 will be accepted only through the official website isro.gov.in, and the selection for all three of these notifications will be made purely based on the criteria mentioned in the official notification, viz. merit, GATE score, or skill/written test as applicable.

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