Name of Post: ISRO Assistant & JPA Skill Test Date 2026
Post Date / Update: 28 September 2026, 06:25 PM
Short Information: The Indian Space Research Organisation has tentatively fixed 25 October 2026 for the skill test (typing / shorthand) under Advertisement No. ISRO ICRB:01(A-JPA):2026 for Assistant, Upper Division Clerk, Junior Personal Assistant and Stenographer posts. Only candidates shortlisted through the computer-based test held on 21 September 2026 will be called for this qualifying round. Read below for the tentative schedule, vacancy split, fee details, age limit and official links.
Important Dates
| Notification Released | 27 July 2026 |
| Apply Online Start Date | 27 July 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 20 August 2026 |
| Written Exam (CBT) | 21 September 2026 |
| Provisional Answer Key | 25 September 2026 |
| Skill Test (Typing / Shorthand) | 25 October 2026 (Tentative) |
Application Fee
| All Categories | ₹500 |
| Refund After Appearing in CBT | ₹400 (General / OBC / EWS); ₹500 (SC / ST / Female) |
Age Limit
Age as on 16 August 2026:
| Minimum Age | No minimum age |
| Maximum Age (General) | 28 years |
| Maximum Age (OBC) | 31 years |
| Maximum Age (SC / ST) | 33 years |
Vacancy Details
| Assistant / Upper Division Clerk | 150 |
| Junior Personal Assistant / Stenographer | 92 |
| Total | 242 |
Eligibility
Only candidates who applied under Advt ISRO ICRB:01(A-JPA):2026 during the application window (27 July – 20 August 2026) and were shortlisted through the computer-based test of 21 September 2026 can appear in the skill test. For post-wise educational qualifications, refer to the official notification PDF linked below.
Selection Process
- Computer-Based Test (CBT) – objective-type (MCQ), +1 / −0.25 marking scheme
- Skill Test – Typing / Shorthand (qualifying in nature)
- Document Verification and Medical Examination
The skill test is only a qualifying round: candidates have to meet the qualifying standard, and there is no negative-marking scheme for it.
How to Check ISRO Skill Test Date 2026
- Visit the official ISRO website at www.isro.gov.in.
- Open the ICRB recruitment page for Advt ISRO ICRB:01(A-JPA):2026.
- Look for the latest notice about the skill test (typing / shorthand) schedule.
- Check the tentative date — 25 October 2026 — along with instructions for shortlisted candidates.
- Keep your registered mobile number and password ready to log in and download the skill test admit card.
Important Links
| Check Skill Test Date | Click Here |
| Download Admit Card | Click Here |
| Official Notification PDF | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
FAQ
Q1. When will the ISRO skill test 2026 be held?
ISRO has tentatively scheduled the typing / shorthand skill test for Assistant, UDC, JPA and Stenographer posts on 25 October 2026.
Q2. Which posts are covered by this skill test?
The test covers 242 posts under Advt ISRO ICRB:01(A-JPA):2026 — 150 Assistant / UDC and 92 Junior Personal Assistant / Stenographer posts.
Q3. Is the ISRO skill test qualifying in nature?
Yes. The skill test is only a qualifying round, and there is no negative-marking scheme for it.
Q4. Who can appear in the skill test?
Candidates who applied under this advertisement within the stipulated window and were shortlisted through the CBT held on 21 September 2026.
Q5. How do I check the official skill test notice?
Open the ISRO ICRB recruitment page for Advt ICRB:01(A-JPA):2026 and look for the latest skill test notice; a direct link is given in the Important Links section above.
Q6. What is the age limit for this recruitment?
As on 16 August 2026, there is no minimum age; the maximum age is 28 years for General, 31 years for OBC and 33 years for SC / ST candidates.