Department of Space Recruitment 2026: 60 Group-A & Group-B Posts – Apply Offline @ ISRO

Post-Wise Vacancy & Pay Scale

Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualification

• Sr. Head, Audit / Principal Pay and Accounts Officer: Officers from ISRO holding analogous post in Finance & Accounts on regular basis, OR with 5 years regular service in Level-12 as Head, Accounts & IFA, OR total 10 years combined service in Level-11 and Level-12 with minimum 3 years as Head, Accounts & IFA. Alternatively, officers from All India Services or Central Services Group 'A' holding analogous posts in Finance & Accounts or 5 years regular service in Level-12/equivalent.
• Deputy Secretary: Officers from ISRO holding analogous post on regular basis, OR with 5 years regular service as Sr. Administrative Officer in Level-11. Alternatively, officers from All India Services or Central Services Group 'A' holding analogous post or 5 years regular service in Administrative cadre in Level-11.
• Under Secretary: Officers from ISRO holding analogous post, OR with 5 years regular service as Administrative Officer / Accounts Officer / Purchase & Stores Officer in Level-10. Alternatively, officers from All India Services or Central Services Group 'A' holding analogous post or 5 years regular service in Administrative cadre in Level-10.
• Sr. Audit Officer / Principal Accounts Officer: Officers from ISRO holding analogous post, OR with 5 years regular service in Accounts Officer cadre in Level-10. Alternatively, officers from All India Services or Central Services Group 'A' holding analogous post or 5 years regular service in Level-10.
• Audit Officer / Accounts Officer: Officers from ISRO holding analogous post on regular basis, OR officers from Central Services Group-A holding analogous post in parent cadre or department.
• Principal Staff Officer: Officers in stenographic cadre in ISRO being Senior Principal Personal Secretaries holding Level-12 with 5 years regular service. Alternatively, officers in Stenographic cadre in Central Services Group-A holding analogous post or 5 years regular service in equivalent cadre in Level-12.
• Senior Principal Private Secretary: Officers in stenographic cadre in ISRO holding analogous post, OR Principal Personal Secretaries in Level-11 with 5 years regular service. Alternatively, officers in Stenographic cadre in Central Services Group-A holding analogous post or 5 years regular service in equivalent cadre in Level-11.
• Principal Private Secretary: Officers in ISRO holding analogous post, OR Senior Personal Secretaries in Level-10 with 5 years regular service. Alternatively, officers in Stenographic cadre in Central Services Group-A holding analogous post or 5 years regular service in equivalent cadre in Level-10.
• Assistant Director (Official Language): Officers of Official Language cadre in ISRO holding analogous post, OR Senior Translation Officer in Level-7 with 3 years regular service, OR Junior Translation Officer in Level-6 who attained Level-7 on completion of 10 years regular service. Alternatively, officers under Central Government in Official Language cadre with analogous post or 3 years in Level-7 as Senior Translation Officer or Junior Translation Officer with 10 years service.
• Assistant Section Officer: Officials in ISRO holding analogous post, OR with 9 years regular service in Level-4 in equivalent cadre. Alternatively, officials from Central Services holding analogous post or 9 years regular service in Level-4 in equivalent cadre.
• Private Secretary: Officials in ISRO holding analogous post, OR with 5 years regular service in Level-7 in equivalent cadre. Alternatively, officials from Central Services Group-B holding analogous post or 5 years regular service in Level-7 in equivalent cadre.
• Personal Assistant: Officials in ISRO holding analogous post, OR with 9 years regular service in Level-4 in equivalent cadre. Alternatively, officials from Central Services holding analogous post or 9 years regular service in Level-4 in equivalent cadre.
• Senior Translation Officer: Officials of Official Language cadre in ISRO holding analogous post, OR with 5 years regular service in Level-6 in equivalent cadre. Alternatively, officials from Central Services holding analogous post or 5 years regular service in Level-6 in equivalent cadre.

Selection Process & Screening Clause

The selection process consists of evaluation of service records and review of past performance by a Selection Committee constituted in the Department. Preparation of a panel of selected candidates valid for a period of 01 year from the date of empanelment. No TA/DA will be paid for the selection process.

Required Documents & Instructions for Candidates

• Review eligibility criteria and download the prescribed proforma (Annexure-A) from the official website www.isro.gov.in.
• Fill out the bio-data in the prescribed format and sign it.
• Gather attested copies of APARs for the preceding 5 years.
• Obtain the filled certificate in Annexure-B from the Employer, Head of Office, or Forwarding Authority, confirming vigilance clearance, integrity, penalty details, and relieving assurance.
• Ensure the application is forwarded through the proper channel along with the No Objection Certificate from the Cadre Controlling Authority.
• Send the complete application through proper channel to the Director (Personnel & Administration), Department of Space, Antariksh Bhavan, New BEL Road, Bengaluru - 560 094 within 30 days from the date of issue of the Office Memorandum.

Frequently Asked Questions