ISRO Entrance Exam 2023: Exam Date Postponed, Check Updates

The ISRO Entrance Exam 2023 which was earlier scheduled for 10th September 2023 will now be conducted on 24th September 2023 due to the G20 Summit at New Delhi. The ISRO entrance exam 2023 will be conducted for all applicants who have successfully completed their application process. The last date to apply for the ISRO recruitment 2023 was 16th January 2023.

With this ISRO recruitment process, various job profiles such as Assistant, Upper Division Clerk, Junior Personal Assistant and Stenographer are offered to eligible candidates The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO), Department of Space Centres is the National Space Agency of India, that primarily operates in the research and development activities of Space or Cosmology and is directly headed by the Prime Minister of India. While there is a Chairman of ISRO, who acts as the executive of the Department of Space. In this article, we will discuss everything related to the ISRO entrance exam 2023.

Name of the Organisation	ISRO
Exam Date	24th September 2023
ISRO Centre	Centralised Recruitment (ICRB)
Job Positions	AssistantUpper Division ClerkJunior Personal Assistant andStenographer
Selection Process	Written Exam andSkill Test
Total Exam Centres	12
Duration of the Written Exam	2 hours (120 minutes)
Location	Pan India
Official Website	https://www.isro.gov.in/

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ISRO Exam: Latest Updates

The officials of the Indian Space Research Organisation have recently issued an important instruction for candidates who have successfully completed the recruitment exam admission process. This instruction is regarding the willingness of candidates to appear for the written exam so that they can select their exam centres. Moreover, one new ISRO exam centre has been added to the list, which is in Bhopal. Applicants who will give their willingness to select their choice of written exam centre are the only ones for whom the call letter will be issued.

ISRO Exam: Important Dates

All the candidates who are interested in the ISRO recruitment process must keep themselves updated about all the important dates regarding this national-level recruitment process. The last date to apply for the ISRO entrance exam 2023 was 16th January 2023. The written exam will be conducted on 24 August 2023 at various locations in India. The table below highlights all of the ISRO entrance exam’s important dates.

Activities	Dates
Application Released On	20th December 2022
Last Date to Apply	16th January 2023
Last Date to Pay Application Fee	18th January 2023
Earlier Exam Date	10th September 2023
ISRO Entrance Exam Date	24th September 2023
Declaration of Results	To be Notified

ISRO Exam: Eligibility Criteria

Possessing the eligibility criteria for the ISRO entrance exam is an essential part of successfully completing the application process. As per the requirements of the Indian Space Research Organisation, the eligibility criteria for all the positions offered via the ISRO entrance exam are different.

This includes the applicant’s education qualification, age limit and work experience. The table below highlights the ISRO entrance exam eligibility criteria for the job positions offered via this recruitment drive.

Name of the Post	Eligibility Requirements
Assistant or Upper Division Clerk (Post no. 1, 3 and 5)	Candidates must possess a bachelor’s degree in any field with a minimum aggregate of 60% marks or equivalent CGPA from any recognised university; Candidates must know how to operate a Computer.
Junior Personal Assitant or Stenographer (Post no. 2,4 and 6)	Candidates must possess a Diploma in Commercial or Secretarial Practice certificate with a minimum score of 60% or equivalent CGPA from a recognised institution; Candidates must have a minimum of 1 year working experience as Stenographer or Steno-Typist; Candidates must have a typing speech of 60 wpm in English. Candidates must know how to operate a computer

Age Limit

Candidates belonging to the General category must not be more than 28 years old as on 9th January 2023. For candidates who belong to the SC/ ST categories, their age must not exceed 33 years and for OBC candidates, the age limit is 31 years.

Apart from these candidates, there is age relaxation for the following candidates as per the Government of India’s orders: Ex-Servicemen, Serving Govt. employees, Persons with Disabilities, Meritorious Sportspersons, Widows, Divorced women and women judicially separated from their husbands and who are not remarried, etc.

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ISRO Exam: Application Process

The ISRO Entrance exam application process started on 20 December 2022. Candidates who possess the required eligibility criteria were invited by ISRO to apply for various posts offered at the centres of the Indian Space Research Organization. An applicant can apply for more than one post offered by ISRO, only if they fulfil the conditions. Candidates can apply for different posts at the same or different exam centres, but not for the same post at different centres.

Candidates can fill out the ISRO exam application form before 16th January 2023 by following the instructions listed below.

• Visit the official website of the Indian Space Research Organisation at https://www.isro.gov.in/.
• Under the notification section, look for the ‘Recruitment Exam’ option and click on it.
• Candidates will have to register on the website, which will generate a registration number and password, that can be used to log in on the website.
• Once the registration is complete, candidates can fill out the application form, where contact details, education qualifications, and other personal information are to be entered.
• Once all the information is entered, candidates need to pay the application fee and upload the necessary documents.

Documents Required

While completing the ISRO registration process, candidates need to upload only their latest passport-size photograph and signature in jpg format. Apart from these documents, no other documents are required during the application process. However, applicants need to submit their original documents as proof of their education qualification, age limit, category, NOC from the employer, etc. when called for.

Application Fee

The ISRO entrance exam application fee is to be paid online only using a credit card/ debit card/ net banking. Applicants are required to pay INR 100 separately for each post. The last date to pay the application fee was 18 January 2023. For candidates belonging to SC/ St/ PwD / ESM/ female, there is no application fee.

ISRO Exam: Exam Pattern and Syllabus

Understanding the ISRO entrance exam pattern is very important to get insights about the exam so that candidates can prepare for the exam accordingly. The duration of the exam will be 2 hours, where candidates are required to solve a total of 200 objective questions will be asked. For every correct answer marked by the candidate, +1 will be added to their score. Also, there will be a negative marking, according to which, a 0.25 mark will be deducted from the candidate’s final score. Candidates can click here to download the ISRO exam syllabus and exam pattern.

The table below highlights the exam pattern for the ISRO entrance exam.

Section	Number of Questions	Marks
General English	50	50
Quantitative Aptitude	50	50
General Knowledge	50	50
General Intelligence and reasoning ability	50	50

ISRO Exam: Total Vacancies

The table below highlights the total number of vacancies for each post under the ISRO entrance exam 2023.

Post	Unreserved	OBC	SC	ST	EWS	Total
Assistant	150	90	47	18	34	339
Junior Personal Assitant	76	35	22	08	14	153
Stenographer	06	04	02	01	01	16
Upper Division Clerks	09	04	01	01	01	16

ISRO Exam: Preparation Tips

To successfully crack the ISRO written exam, it’s very important that candidates prepare effectively with complete dedication. Preparing for a high-level competitive examination like the ISRO entrance exam can be challenging. Here are some preparation tips which will help you with your exam preparation.

• Plan your study time in advance and create a realistic schedule. Allocate specific time slots for each subject or topic you need to cover.
• Avoid cramming at the last minute. Consistent, spaced-out study sessions are more effective than marathon cramming sessions.
• Gather all your study materials, including textbooks, notes, and resources. Organize them in a way that makes it easy to access the information you need.
• Familiarize yourself with the exam format, including the types of questions (multiple-choice, essays, short answers), time limits, and any special instructions.
• Divide your study material into manageable chunks or topics. Focus on one topic at a time to avoid feeling overwhelmed.
• Use mnemonic devices, visual aids, and diagrams to help you remember complex concepts.
• Practising and solving questions regularly will help you identify your strengths and weaknesses, allowing you to focus on areas that need improvement.
• Get adequate sleep, eat balanced meals, and stay hydrated. A healthy lifestyle supports better cognitive function and focus.

ISRO Exam Centres

The ISRO exam centres are located in 12 major cities of India so candidates living in a particular region of the country find it feasible to appear for the written exam and skill test. The table below highlights the names of all the cities where the Indian Space Research Organization exam centres are located.

Ahmedabad	Bengaluru
Bhopal	Chennai
Dehradun	Guwahati
Hyderabad	Kolkata
Lucknow	Mumbai
New Delhi	Trivandrum

ISRO Exam: Admit Cards

The ISRO entrance exam admit cards are issued by the officials of the Indian Space Research Organisation before the commencement of the examination. Candidates will have to download their admit cards manually by visiting the official website of the ISRO once they have been released. Here are all the steps which will are to be followed to download the admit cards.

• Visit the official website of the India Space Research Organisation at https://www.isro.gov.in/.
• Under the dashboard, look for the admit card option and click on it.
• You will be directed to a new page, where you need to enter your registration number and date of birth to download the admit card.
• Once these credentials are submitted, your admit card will be displayed on your screen.
• Check all the details mentioned on the admit card carefully and download it.

Make sure to carry your admit card when appearing for the written examination.

ISRO Exam: Selection Process

The ISRO exam selection process will be conducted at all the 12 examination centres: Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Bhopal, Chennai, Dehradun, Guwahati, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Lucknow, Mumbai, New Delhi and Thiruvananthapuram. However, ISRO reserves the right to change/cancel the exam centre and re-allot the candidates to any other test centre. The call letters for the written test will be sent only to the registered e-mail ID of candidates. 

Based on candidates’ performance in the written test,  they will be short-listed for the skill test in the ratio of 1:5 for the category-wise number of vacancies, with a minimum of 10 candidates. For reserved vacancies, distinct/additional candidates will be short-listed in the ratio of 1:5 (maximum), without regard to the reserved candidates if any, shortlisted under the UR category.

ISRO: Salary and Perks

One of the major reasons for applying for a job at ISRO is the attractive pay scale and allowances offered to the employees. Candidates who will be selected for the recruiting job positions will be paid a salary according to the Level 4 Pay Matrix under the aegis of the Government of India. The table below highlights the salary offered to employees at ISRO.

Name of the Post	Monthly Salary
Assistant	INR 25,500
Junior Personal Assitant	INR 25,500
Stenographer	INR 25,500
Upper Division Clerks	INR 25,500

Apart from this attractive salary, employees are also offered other allowances, such as Dearness Allowance, House Rent Allowance and Transport Allowance. The employees will be governed by the New Pension Scheme. Further, medical facilities for self and dependents, subsidised canteen, limited quarters facility (in lieu of HRA), Leave Travel Concession, Group Insurance, House Building Advance etc. are admissible as per Central Government orders. 

ISRO Exam: Results

The results for the ISRO entrance exams are released after the commencement of the exam. Candidates who will appear for the written test can check the results by following the instructions listed below.

• Go to the official website of ISRO at https://www.isro.goandv.in/.
• Under the latest updates section, look for the ‘Download Results’ option and click on it.
• You will be directed to a new webpage, where you need to enter your registration number to check your results.
• Once the registration number is entered, your scorecard will appear on your screen.
• You can check your results and other information regarding the further recruitment process.

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