ISRO URSC Apprentice Recruitment 2026 — 410 Vacancies

U R Rao Satellite Centre (URSC), a unit of ISRO, is hiring 410 Apprentices across Graduate, Technician, and Commercial Practice categories in Bengaluru. If you hold a B.E./B.Tech or Diploma in an engineering discipline (or Diploma in Commercial Practice), you can apply online through the NATS and UMANG portals. The last date to apply is 28 August 2026. You will get a monthly stipend of Rs. 10,900 to Rs. 12,300 during your one-year apprenticeship training.

U R Rao Satellite Centre (URSC), Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) Apprentice Recruitment 2026-27 - 410 Posts

URSC, ISRO's leading centre for satellite technology in Bengaluru, has released Advt. No. URSC:03:2026 to engage 410 Apprentices for one-year training under the Apprentices Act, 1961 and its 1973 amendment. The engagement covers Graduate Apprentices (220 posts) in 8 engineering disciplines, Technician Apprentices (120 posts) in 7 diploma disciplines, and Commercial Practice Apprentices (70 posts). There is no written exam or interview mentioned — you simply register on the NATS portal and apply through UMANG. This is a great opportunity for recent B.E./B.Tech and Diploma holders to gain hands-on experience at India's premier satellite-building centre. URSC leads ISRO's work in spacecraft conceptualization, design, development, fabrication, testing, launch, and in-orbit management, so apprentices get direct exposure to real satellite programmes rather than classroom simulations.

Vacancy Breakdown by Apprenticeship Category

The 410 posts are split across three apprenticeship tracks, each requiring a different qualification level:

Graduate Apprentice (220 posts) - Discipline-wise

• Electronics and Communication Engineering: 83 posts
• Mechanical Engineering: 50 posts
• Computer Science Engineering: 40 posts
• Chemical Engineering: 15 posts
• Industrial Engineering and Management: 10 posts
• Aeronautical Engineering: 10 posts
• Aerospace Engineering: 10 posts
• Automobile Engineering: 2 posts

Category-wise (Graduate Apprentice): SC-31, ST-14, OBC-59, EWS-22, UR-94

Technician Apprentice (120 posts) - Discipline-wise

• Electronics Engineering: 38 posts
• Computer Science Engineering: 30 posts
• Mechanical Engineering: 30 posts
• Electrical Engineering: 10 posts
• Civil Engineering: 5 posts
• Instrumentation Technology: 5 posts
• Automobile Engineering: 2 posts

Category-wise (Technician Apprentice): SC-17, ST-8, OBC-30, EWS-12, UR-53

Commercial Practice Apprentice (70 posts)

Category-wise (Commercial Practice Apprentice): SC-10, ST-4, OBC-18, EWS-7, UR-31

Who Can Apply?

For Graduate Apprentice:

• You need a B.E./B.Tech (or equivalent Degree) in the concerned discipline from a recognized university.

For Technician Apprentice:

• You need a Diploma in the respective discipline from a recognized State Board.

For Commercial Practice Apprentice:

• You need a Diploma in Commercial Practice from a recognized Board.

All three tracks are open to both male and female candidates, and reservation benefits for SC/ST/OBC/EWS candidates apply as per government norms in each category.

Passing Year: Only candidates who passed their qualifying exam in 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, or 2026 can apply. Candidates who passed before 2021 are not eligible, and those who have already completed one year or more of apprenticeship elsewhere cannot apply. If you completed your qualifying exam as a regular (not distance/correspondence) student, you meet this part of the eligibility criteria.

Salary

• Graduate Apprentices get a monthly stipend of Rs. 12,300.
• Technician Apprentices and Commercial Practice Apprentices get a monthly stipend of Rs. 10,900.
• The stipend is paid through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT), so your Aadhaar number must be seeded with your bank account.
• The apprenticeship runs for a fixed 12-month training period — there is no provision for extension or absorption into regular ISRO employment at the end of the term.

How to Apply

1. Register on the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS) portal at nats.education.gov.in.
2. Make sure your Aadhaar number is linked to your bank account for stipend payment via DBT.
3. Note down the Enrolment Number / Apprenticeship Registration Number generated after your NATS registration.
4. Go to the UMANG portal at web.umang.gov.in/landing and register/login.
5. Search for URSC Apprenticeship and apply for your preferred position.
6. Fill in all required details, including your NATS enrolment number.
7. Upload your Degree/Diploma marks certificates, Degree/Diploma/Provisional certificate, photograph, and signature in the specified formats and sizes.
8. Submit the application on UMANG before the last date.

Document Upload Specifications:

• Degree/Diploma marks certificates of all semesters/years — combine into one file, maximum 1 MB
• Degree/Diploma/Provisional/Passing certificate — maximum 1 MB
• Photograph — clear, in jpg/jpeg/png format, maximum 50 KB
• Signature — clear and legible, in jpg/jpeg/png format, maximum 50 KB
• Caste certificate (for SC/ST/OBC candidates) — maximum 50 KB, issued by the competent authority

Note: Use a valid, active email ID to register — you can submit only one application per email ID, so avoid creating duplicate applications from multiple email addresses. Double-check all details before final submission, as the data you enter in the online application will be treated as final and binding.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 29 July 2026
• Online Application Start: 29 July 2026
• Last Date to Apply Online: 28 August 2026

• Undergo one-year hands-on training in the assigned engineering or commercial discipline
• Assist engineers and technical staff in day-to-day spacecraft development activities
• Learn testing, fabrication, and quality processes used in satellite technology
• Follow all safety and technical protocols during training
• Maintain training records and attendance as required under the Apprentices Act
• Complete assigned tasks and submit training reports as guided by mentors
• Participate in relevant workshops and skill-building sessions during the apprenticeship