Department of Space (ISRO) has notified 60 vacancies on deputation for various Group-A and Group-B posts at its Secretariat, Bengaluru. Posts include Sr. Head (Audit), Principal Pay & Accounts Officer, Deputy Secretary, Under Secretary and other administrative and stenographic positions. Pay levels range from Level-7 to Level-13. Applicants must apply offline through proper channel using prescribed proforma with APARs and vigilance clearance by 08-11-2026. Selection is based on evaluation of service records and committee review; maximum age for deputation is 56 years.
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Vacancy Details
- Sr. Head, Audit: 1 vacancies
Qualification: 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 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’ with analogous posts or equivalent service. - Principal Pay and Accounts Officer: 1 vacancies
Qualification: 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 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’ with analogous posts or equivalent service. - Deputy Secretary: 2 vacancies
Qualification: 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: 11 vacancies
Qualification: 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: 4 vacancies
Qualification: 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. - Principal Accounts Officer: 1 vacancies
Qualification: 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: 5 vacancies
Qualification: Officers from ISRO holding analogous post on regular basis, OR officers from Central Services Group-A holding analogous post in parent cadre or department. - Accounts Officer: 1 vacancies
Qualification: 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: 1 vacancies
Qualification: 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: 1 vacancies
Qualification: 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: 3 vacancies
Qualification: 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): 1 vacancies
Qualification: 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: 17 vacancies
Qualification: 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: 6 vacancies
Qualification: 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: 3 vacancies
Qualification: 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: 2 vacancies
Qualification: 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.
Qualification Requirements
Qualifications vary by post and generally require officers holding analogous posts or specified years of regular service in prescribed feeder grades/levels. Candidates must be eligible on deputation and provide forwarding through proper channel with APARs and vigilance clearance.
Age Limits
- Maximum Age: 56 years
Selection Process
step: 1
description: Evaluation of the candidate’s service record (including APARs) to check suitability.
step: 2
description: Review of past performance by a Selection Committee constituted in the Department.
step: 3
description: Preparation of a panel of selected candidates which will be valid for one year from the date of empanelment.
How to Apply
- 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 (Annexure-A) and sign it.
- Gather attested copies of APARs for the preceding 5 years.
- Obtain Annexure-B filled by the Employer/Head of Office/Forwarding Authority confirming vigilance clearance, integrity, penalty details, and relieving assurance.
- Ensure the application is forwarded through the proper channel along with No Objection Certificate from 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 (last date 08-11-2026).
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the eligibility/qualification criteria for these posts?
Qualifications vary by post and generally require officers holding analogous posts or specified years of regular service in prescribed feeder grades/levels. Specific post-wise eligibility is given in the notification (e.g., analogous post in ISRO or prescribed years in specified levels).
How do I apply for the Department of Space deputation vacancies?
Applicants must apply offline through proper channel using the prescribed proforma (Annexure-A & Annexure-B) available on www.isro.gov.in. The application should include attested APARs for the preceding 5 years and be forwarded with vigilance clearance and No Objection Certificate to the Department address.
What is the last date to submit the application?
The last date to submit applications is 08-11-2026, which is within 30 days from the date of issue of the Office Memorandum. Applications must reach the Department through the proper channel by this date.
What is the selection process for these posts?
Selection is based on evaluation of service records followed by review of past performance by a Selection Committee constituted in the Department. A panel of selected candidates will then be prepared and will be valid for one year from the date of empanelment.
What is the salary or pay scale for these positions?
Pay levels for the notified posts range from Level-7 to Level-13 in the Pay Matrix. Specific pay level for each post is mentioned in the vacancy table of the notification.
