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  • Updated October 16, 2026 11:04 AM
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  • Applications closed on 08 November 2026. The original recruitment details are preserved below.
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  • Department of Space has notified 60 vacancies for Sr. Head, Audit, Principal Pay and Accounts Officer, Deputy Secretary, Under Secretary, Sr. Audit Officer, Principal Accounts Officer, Audit Officer, Accounts Officer, Principal Staff Officer, Senior Principal Private Secretary, Principal Private Secretary, Assistant Director (Official Language) and 4 more posts on deputation. Qualifications and pay levels vary by post, with a maximum age limit of 56 years as on closing date of receipt of applications. Candidates must apply offline through proper channel using the prescribed proforma on or before 8 November 2026. The selection process consists of evaluation of service record followed by review of past performance by Selection Committee.
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Department of Space Recruitment 2026 Overview

ParticularsDetails
Recruiting OrganisationDepartment of Space, Government of India
Recruitment or Exam NameDepartment of Space Recruitment 2026
Advertisement No.A.26011/1/2025-I (Vol.II)
Notification DateOctober 09 2026
Post NamesSr. Head (Audit), Principal Pay and Accounts Officer, Deputy Secretary, Under Secretary, Sr. Audit Officer, Principal Accounts Officer, Audit Officer, Accounts Officer, Principal Staff Officer, Senior Principal Private Secretary, Principal Private Secretary, Assistant Director (Official Language), Assistant Section Officer, Private Secretary, Personal Assistant, Senior Translation Officer
Total Vacancies60
DepartmentsDepartment of Space Secretariat, Bengaluru
QualificationVaries by post (Holding analogous posts or specific regular service in feeder grades)
Other RequirementForwarding through proper channel with APARs and vigilance clearance
Age LimitMaximum 56 years as on the closing date of receipt of applications
Pay Level or PayLevel-7 to Level-13 in the Pay Matrix
Application FeeNot specified in the notification
Application ModeOffline
Application DatesWithin 30 days from the date of issue of the Office Memorandum (Last date: 8 November 2026)
Selection ProcessEvaluation of service record and review of past performance by Selection Committee
Exam PatternNo written examination (Selection based on deputation criteria and service records)
Job LocationBengaluru
Official Websitewww.isro.gov.in
  • The Department of Space Secretariat, Bengaluru has issued an official notification inviting applications from eligible officers for filling up various Group-A and Group-B posts on a deputation basis.

Department of Space Recruitment 2026 Important Dates

EventDate
Notification DateOctober 09 2026
Application Closing DateWithin 30 days from the date of issue of Office Memorandum (8 November 2026)

Department of Space Vacancy 2026

Post NamePay LevelVacancies
Sr. Head, AuditLevel-1301
Principal Pay and Accounts OfficerLevel-1301
Deputy SecretaryLevel-1202
Under SecretaryLevel-1111
Sr. Audit OfficerLevel-1104
Principal Accounts OfficerLevel-1101
Audit OfficerLevel-1005
Accounts OfficerLevel-1001
Principal Staff OfficerLevel-1301
Senior Principal Private SecretaryLevel-1201
Principal Private SecretaryLevel-1103
Assistant Director (Official Language)Level-1001
Assistant Section OfficerLevel-0717
Private SecretaryLevel-0806
Personal AssistantLevel-0703
Senior Translation OfficerLevel-0702
  • The total number of vacancies available across various Group-A and Group-B posts is 60.

Department of Space Eligibility Criteria 2026

PostQualification Required
Sr. Head, AuditOfficers 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.
Principal Pay and Accounts OfficerOfficers 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 SecretaryOfficers 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 SecretaryOfficers 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 OfficerOfficers 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.
Principal Accounts OfficerOfficers 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 OfficerOfficers from ISRO holding analogous post on regular basis, OR officers from Central Services Group-A holding analogous post in parent cadre or department.
Accounts OfficerOfficers 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 OfficerOfficers 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 SecretaryOfficers 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 SecretaryOfficers 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 OfficerOfficials 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 SecretaryOfficials 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 AssistantOfficials 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 OfficerOfficials 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.

Department of Space Age Limit 2026

  • The maximum age limit for appointment by deputation shall not exceed 56 years as on the closing date of receipt of applications.

Department of Space Salary 2026

PostPay Level
Sr. Head, AuditLevel-13
Principal Pay and Accounts OfficerLevel-13
Deputy SecretaryLevel-12
Under SecretaryLevel-11
Sr. Audit OfficerLevel-11
Principal Accounts OfficerLevel-11
Audit OfficerLevel-10
Accounts OfficerLevel-10
Principal Staff OfficerLevel-13
Senior Principal Private SecretaryLevel-12
Principal Private SecretaryLevel-11
Assistant Director (Official Language)Level-10
Assistant Section OfficerLevel-07
Private SecretaryLevel-08
Personal AssistantLevel-07
Senior Translation OfficerLevel-07

Department of Space Application Fee 2026

  • The notification does not mention any application fee.

Department of Space Selection Process 2026

  • 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.

How to Apply for Department of Space Recruitment 2026

  • 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.

Department of Space Important Instructions

  • The appointment on deputation will be made for a period of 3 to 5 years depending on the post, which may be extended or curtailed based on Department requirements.
  • Deputation shall be governed by DoPT Office Memorandum No.6/8/2009-Estt.(Pay-II) dated 17.06.2010.
  • The total period of deputation including in another ex-cadre post held immediately preceding shall not exceed 5 years.
  • A mandatory cooling-off period of 3 years shall apply after every period of deputation or foreign service.
  • Applications not accompanied by required certificates and documents will not be entertained.

Department of Space Important Links

LinkDetails
Application FormDownload Proforma (Annexure-A & Annexure-B)
Official Notification PDFView Official Memorandum and Vacancy Details
Official WebsiteVisit ISRO Official Portal
Offline Application SubmissionSend through proper channel to Department of Space, Bengaluru
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Q1. How many total vacancies are available in Department of Space Recruitment 2026?

  • A total of 60 vacancies have been notified for various Group-A and Group-B posts.

Q3. What is the maximum age limit for appointment on deputation?

  • The maximum age limit is 56 years as on the closing date of receipt of applications.

Q6. Is there any application fee required?

  • The official notification does not mention any application fee.

Q8. What documents must be enclosed with the application?

  • Candidates must enclose bio-data in Annexure-A, attested copies of APARs for the preceding 5 years, certificate from the employer in Annexure-B, and the No Objection Certificate from the Cadre Controlling Authority.
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