The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has opened applications for its Apprentice Recruitment 2026, offering 410 apprenticeship positions at the U.R. Rao Satellite Centre (URSC) in Bengaluru, Karnataka. The recruitment drive covers Graduate, technician, and Commercial Practice apprenticeships.The online application process commenced on July 29 through the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS) portal. Eligible candidates can submit their applications until 11:59 pm on August 28, 2026.
Recruitment opens doors to careers at India’s Space Agency
ISRO’s latest apprenticeship programme is aimed at equipping young professionals with practical exposure in engineering and commercial disciplines while working in a high-technology environment. In addition to the application process, there is also an advertisement by the organization regarding recruitment with all the details regarding eligibility criteria, vacant seats in respective disciplines, stipend information and selection process.The candidates who intend to apply will first need to register on the NATS website and fill in the application form with the relevant information and documents.
410 vacancies announced across three Apprentice categories
The recruitment drive includes a total of 410 apprentice positions distributed among three categories. The organisation has also specified the monthly stipend that selected candidates will receive during the apprenticeship period.
Candidates are advised to carefully review the official notification to ensure they meet the educational qualifications and eligibility conditions for the post they intend to apply for.
Selection process based on academic performance
According to ISRO, the shortlisting process would mostly depend on merit. In the initial phase, candidates would be selected depending on the percentage of marks scored in their respective fields of study.The selected candidates will be called for document verification at the specified center. After verification is completed, the organization will form the final merit panel of candidates based on their academic merit in their degree/diploma courses.It is also stated in the notification that there will be no traveling allowance (TA) for candidates who travel for document verification.
Important dates candidates should remember
Applicants planning to participate in the recruitment process should keep track of the key deadlines:
- Application process begins: July 29, 2026
- Last date to apply: August 28, 2026 (11:59 pm)
ISRO Apprentice Recruitment 2026 : How to apply
Candidates can follow these steps to submit their application for the ISRO URSC Apprentice Recruitment 2026:
- Visit the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS) portal, isro.gov.in.
- Register yourself as a student if not already registered.
- Log in using your registered credentials.
- Look for U.R. Rao Satellite Centre (URSC), ISRO on the listed apprenticeship openings.
- Choose the suitable apprentice job.
- Provide all the needed details for the application process.
- Upload the required documents in the specified format.
- Go through all the provided details before applying for the application.
- Apply for the application and take the confirmation page after downloading it or printing it.
Alternatively, candidates can click on the link provided here to apply for the ISRO Apprentice recruitment. Candidates are advised to stay tuned to the official website to get the latest updates related to the ISRO Apprentice recruitment.
