Assistant, Junior Personal Assistant & Other Posts

Selected candidates will be appointed in Level 4 of the Pay Matrix with a minimum basic pay of ₹25,500/- per month. In addition to the basic pay, Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), and Transport Allowance will be payable as per existing rules. Employees will be covered by the New Pension Scheme. Other benefits include medical facilities for self and dependents, subsidized canteen, limited quarters (in lieu of HRA), Leave Travel Concession, Group Insurance, and House Building Advance, all admissible as per Central Government orders.

• Duration: 150 minutes
• Pattern: Single Objective type paper with +1 for correct and -0.25 for incorrect answers.
• Subjects:
  • General English: 50 Questions, 50 Marks
  • Quantitative Aptitude: 50 Questions, 50 Marks
  • General Intelligence & Reasoning Ability: 50 Questions, 50 Marks
  • General Knowledge: 50 Questions, 50 Marks
• Indicative Syllabus: Covers topics such as Number System, Percentages, Profit & Loss, Time & Work, Geometry, Algebra, Data Interpretation (Quantitative Aptitude); Missing Number, Analogy, Coding-Decoding, Seating Arrangement (General Intelligence & Reasoning); and current affairs, History, Culture, Geography, Science, Polity, Economy (General Knowledge).

• Duration: 150 minutes
• Pattern: Single Objective type paper with +1 for correct and -0.25 for incorrect answers.
• Subjects:
  • English Language & Comprehension: 100 Questions, 100 Marks
  • General Intelligence & Reasoning Ability: 50 Questions, 50 Marks
  • Quantitative Aptitude & General Knowledge: 50 Questions, 50 Marks
• Indicative Syllabus: Similar to Assistants/UDCs but with a heavier emphasis on English Language & Comprehension.

• Duration: 75 minutes
• Syllabus: Covers proficiency in MS Word (35 marks), MS Excel (35 marks), and MS Power Point (30 marks). This includes file operations, text/document formatting, page style, tables, drawing, tools (spell check, mail merge), spreadsheet functions, data entry, formula setting, cell formatting, charts, presentation creation, and formatting.
• Passing Criteria:
• Computer Literacy Test: 60% marks for UR category; 50% marks for Reserved categories.

• Shorthand Test: 300 words @ 60 words per minute (5 minutes).
• Transcription: Passage to be transcribed on Computer (30 minutes).
• Short-hand dictation must adhere to Pittman's short-hand.
• Evaluation Criteria: Details full mistakes (omission, substitution, addition of words/figures) and half mistakes (wrong spelling, singular/plural noun usage, small letter at sentence beginning). More than one error in a single word counts as one full mistake.
• Penalty: Candidates are not penalized for errors/mistakes other than those described.

• Applications must be submitted online through the ISRO website (www.isro.gov.in) between 27-07-2026 (10:00 AM) and 16-08-2026 (11:55 PM).
• Candidates may apply for multiple posts, and for different posts under same/different zones, but cannot apply for the same post in different zones. If applying for multiple posts, a common written test centre should be selected.
• Upon successful registration, an online Registration Number will be provided, which must be preserved for future reference.
• Applicants must provide a correct and compulsory e-mail ID and Mobile number for all communications, including Hall Tickets/Call Letters for Written Test/Computer Based Test (CBT)/Skill Test, which will be sent via e-mail/SMS only. No hard copies will be sent.
• Candidates registered under the National Career Services (NCS) portal and fulfilling eligibility conditions may also apply via the ISRO website.
• Applicants must upload clear scanned copies of a recent color passport-size photograph (not older than 6 months, 50 Kb-100 Kb, JPG/JPEG format) and signature (10 Kb-20 Kb, JPG/JPEG format, on white paper with black ink, not in capital letters).
• Relevant supporting documents (SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen certificates, etc.) for processing fee refund must also be uploaded.
• Candidates should ensure they meet all eligibility criteria and comply with all procedural requirements and deadlines. Incomplete applications or applications not conforming to the advertisement will be rejected.
• Original documents supporting qualifications, age, category, and NOC (if applicable) must be produced at the time of the Skill Test, if called for.

An Application Fee of ₹100/- is applicable for all posts. However, all candidates are initially required to pay a uniform processing fee of ₹500/- per application.

• Full Refund: For candidates exempted from payment of Application Fee (Women, SC/ST, PwBD, Ex-Servicemen), the entire ₹500/- processing fee will be refunded if they appear for the written test/CBT.
• Partial Refund: For all other candidates, after deducting the ₹100/- application fee, ₹400/- will be refunded if they appear for the written test/CBT.
• Refunds will be processed to the bank account details provided by the candidate in the application form. Accurate bank details (Bank Name, Branch, Account Holder Name, Account Number, IFSC) are crucial.
• No refund will be considered if a candidate fails to appear for the Written Test/CBT.

Payment can only be made online via the Bharatkosh e-Payment gateway using Internet Banking, UPI, or Domestic Debit Cards. No other modes of payment (e.g., cash remittance, cheque, draft) are accepted. All applicable service charges for payment will be borne by the applicant.