📢 Great news for space-organisation aspirants! The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has released the provisional answer key for the written test conducted for 242 Assistant, Junior Personal Assistant (JPA), Upper Division Clerk (UDC) and Stenographer posts. Candidates who appeared in the exam on 21 September 2026 can now match their responses, estimate their scores, and raise objections against any answer they believe is incorrect.
Table of Contents
- Overview
- Vacancy Details
- Eligibility Criteria
- Important Dates
- Application Fee
- How to Download the Answer Key
- Important Links
Overview
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) notified 242 Assistant, JPA, UDC and Stenographer posts across its centres and autonomous institutions under the Department of Space through Advertisement No. ISRO ICRB:01(A-JPA):2026.
Online applications were invited from 27 July to 20 August 2026, and the written examination was held on 21 September 2026. ISRO has now published the provisional answer key for that test. Candidates can challenge any answer within the objection window, and the final answer key will be prepared after the objections are reviewed.
Vacancy Details
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) |
| Advertisement No. | ISRO ICRB:01(A-JPA):2026 |
| Post Names | Assistant, Junior Personal Assistant (JPA), Upper Division Clerk (UDC), Stenographer |
| Total Vacancies | 242 (ISRO centres + autonomous institutions under Department of Space) |
Eligibility Criteria
Educational qualification (as per the official notification):
- Assistant / UDC: Graduation with minimum 60% marks (or 6.32 CGPA on a 10-point scale) plus proficiency in the use of computers.
- Junior Personal Assistant / Stenographer: Graduation with minimum 60% marks, OR a Diploma in Commercial / Secretarial Practice with 60% marks, plus English shorthand speed of 60 words per minute and one year of experience as a stenographer.
Age limit (as on 16 August 2026): Minimum 18 years; maximum 28 years for UR/EWS, 31 years for OBC, and 33 years for SC/ST. Age relaxation applies as per Government of India rules.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification released | 27 July 2026 |
| Online application start | 27 July 2026 |
| Last date to apply | 20 August 2026 |
| Admit card released | 10 September 2026 |
| Written exam | 21 September 2026 |
| Provisional answer key released | 25 September 2026 |
| Last date to raise objections | 28 September 2026 |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| All candidates (fee paid at application) | Rs. 500 |
| Gen / OBC / EWS (Rs. 400 refunded after appearing in the written test) | Net Rs. 100 |
| SC / ST / Women / PwBD / Ex-Servicemen (full fee refunded after appearing in the written test) | Net Rs. 0 |
How to Download the Answer Key
- Visit the official ISRO website at isro.gov.in.
- Open the “Careers” section on the homepage.
- Look for the link for “Answer Key – Written Test for Assistant / UDC / JPA / Stenographer – Advt No. ISRO ICRB:01(A-JPA):2026”.
- Log in with your registration number and date of birth / password.
- The provisional answer key will appear on the screen — download it and tally your responses.
- If you spot an error, use the “Raise Objection” link, select the question, and submit your challenge before 28 September 2026.
Selection process: Written Test, followed by Skill Test (stenography / computer proficiency, wherever applicable), Document Verification and Medical Examination.
Important Links
- Official Website: isro.gov.in
- Download Answer Key: available on the ISRO “Careers” section of the official website (Advt No. ISRO ICRB:01(A-JPA):2026)
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