ISRO URSC Apprentice Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 410 Graduate, Technician and Commercial Practice Posts

Quick Highlights

• Organisation: U R Rao Satellite Centre (URSC), ISRO, Bengaluru
• Advertisement No.: URSC:03:2026
• Posts: Graduate, Technician and Commercial Practice Apprentices
• Total Vacancies: 410
• Mode of Application: Online, through NATS and UMANG portals
• Registration Closes: 28 August 2026, 23:59 hrs

About URSC

URSC, located in Bengaluru, Karnataka, is ISRO's primary centre for satellite technology. It leads the conceptualization, design, development, fabrication, testing, launch and in-orbit management of India's spacecraft. Through this apprenticeship drive, URSC is engaging candidates who hold a Degree or Diploma in Engineering, or a Diploma in Commercial Practice, from a recognised university, technical board or institution, for one year of structured training.

Important Dates

Vacancy Details

A total of 410 apprentice positions are on offer across three categories: Graduate Apprenticeship, Technician Apprenticeship and Apprenticeship for Commercial Practice. The category-wise reservation break-up for each stream is given below.

A. Graduate Apprenticeship (B.E./B.Tech.) — Stipend Rs 12,300 per Month

Category-wise break-up for Graduate Apprenticeship: SC-31, ST-14, OBC-59, EWS-22, UR-94.

B. Technician Apprenticeship (Diploma) — Stipend Rs 10,900 per Month

Category-wise break-up for Technician Apprenticeship: SC-17, ST-8, OBC-30, EWS-12, UR-53.

C. Apprenticeship for Commercial Practice — Stipend Rs 10,900 per Month

Category-wise break-up for Commercial Practice Apprenticeship: SC-10, ST-4, OBC-18, EWS-7, UR-31.

Eligibility Criteria

The educational qualification required differs by stream:

• Graduate Apprenticeship: B.E. or B.Tech in the concerned discipline from any recognised university.
• Technician Apprenticeship: Diploma in the respective discipline from a recognised State Board.
• Commercial Practice Apprenticeship: Diploma in Commercial Practice from a recognised Board.

Only candidates who completed their qualifying examination as regular students during 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 or 2026 are eligible to apply. Candidates who passed the qualifying examination before 2021 are not eligible. Candidates who have already undergone or are currently undergoing apprenticeship training under the Apprentices Act, or who have one year or more of experience from any institution, or who have been terminated or resigned from apprenticeship training, are also not eligible. Combining this apprenticeship with any other institution is not permitted.

How to Apply

1. Check eligibility and read the official notification, Advt No. URSC:03:2026 dated 29 July 2026, on the ISRO or URSC website.
2. Register on the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS) portal at nats.education.gov.in, uploading your degree or diploma certificate and a valid government-issued ID.
3. Note the Enrolment Number or Apprenticeship Registration Number generated after successful registration on the NATS portal.
4. Ensure your Aadhaar number is seeded with your bank account and enabled for DBT payment before proceeding.
5. Register and log in on the UMANG portal, search for URSC Apprenticeship, and open the application form for the relevant position.
6. Fill in all required details, including the NATS Enrolment Number, and upload the prescribed documents such as mark sheets, degree or diploma certificate, photograph, signature, and category certificates where applicable.
7. Review the application carefully, since no changes are allowed once it is submitted, and submit it before the closing date of 28 August 2026.

Documents Required

• B.E./B.Tech./Diploma marks certificates of all semesters or years, combined in one file not exceeding 1 MB
• B.E./B.Tech./Diploma certificate, provisional certificate or passing certificate, not exceeding 1 MB
• Scanned photograph in jpg/jpeg/png format, maximum 50 KB, clear enough for identification
• Scanned signature in jpg/jpeg/png format, maximum 50 KB, clear and legible
• Latest caste certificate for SC/ST/OBC candidates, issued by the Competent Authority, maximum 50 KB
• Disability certificate for PwBD candidates, issued by the Competent Authority
• Income and assets certificate valid for 2025-2026 for EWS candidates, if applicable

Selection Process

Candidates will be shortlisted based on their percentage of marks in the respective discipline. Shortlisted candidates will be called for document verification, but they will not be eligible for travelling allowance for this purpose. On successful completion of document verification, a panel will be drawn up based on academic scores in the Degree/Diploma in Engineering or Diploma in Commercial Practice. Induction of apprentices against the vacant positions will be made strictly according to position in this panel. Selected candidates will be informed only by email.

General Rules

• Only Indian nationals are eligible to apply.
• Each candidate may submit only one application from a single, valid and active email ID; in case of multiple or duplicate applications for the same discipline, only the latest application will be considered.
• Data entered in the online application will be treated as final, and no changes are permitted after submission.
• Selected candidates must execute a contract of apprenticeship as per the Apprentices Act 1961 and amendment Act 1973, and submit a Medical Certificate of fitness at the time of joining.
• The apprenticeship period is 12 months from the date the contract is executed.
• Trainees will have no claim to employment at URSC or any other ISRO/Department of Space centre or unit after completing the training.
• Candidates with sandwich course qualifications, certificate courses, private college degrees, short-term or certificate courses, or those currently pursuing higher studies, are not acceptable.
• No interim correspondence will be entertained, and canvassing in any form will lead to disqualification.
• URSC reserves the right to cancel or alter the number of vacancies in any discipline, or the entire apprentice engagement process, without assigning any reason.
• Any discrepancy noticed at any stage in name, age, percentage or year of passing will lead to cancellation of candidature.
• Any corrigendum or addendum to this notification will be published only on the ISRO/URSC website.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. What is URSC Apprentice Recruitment 2026 about?

URSC Apprentice Recruitment 2026 is an online application process by U R Rao Satellite Centre, ISRO to engage apprentices for one-year training under the Apprentices Act 1961 and amendment Act 1973. It covers Graduate Apprenticeship for B.E./B.Tech holders, Technician Apprenticeship for Diploma holders in Engineering, and Apprenticeship for Commercial Practice for Diploma in Commercial Practice holders.

Q2. How many vacancies are available under URSC Apprenticeship 2026-27?

There are 410 apprentice positions in total, made up of 220 Graduate Apprenticeship posts, 120 Technician Apprenticeship posts, and 70 Apprenticeship for Commercial Practice posts, spread across engineering branches such as Computer Science, Electronics, Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, Civil, Instrumentation, Automobile, Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering.

Q3. What is the monthly stipend for URSC apprentices?

Graduate Apprentices in B.E./B.Tech disciplines receive a monthly stipend of Rs 12,300, while Technician Apprentices in Diploma disciplines and apprentices under Commercial Practice receive Rs 10,900 per month.

Q4. Who is eligible to apply for URSC Apprentice Recruitment 2026?

Candidates who hold a B.E./B.Tech in the concerned discipline from a recognized university are eligible for Graduate Apprenticeship, candidates with a Diploma in the respective engineering discipline from a recognized State Board are eligible for Technician Apprenticeship, and candidates with a Diploma in Commercial Practice from a recognized Board are eligible for the Commercial Practice apprenticeship. Only candidates who passed their qualifying examination as regular students during 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 or 2026 can apply, and those who passed before 2021 are not eligible.

Q5. What is the last date to register for URSC Apprenticeship 2026?

Online registration opened on 29 July 2026 at 12:00 hrs and will close on 28 August 2026 at 23:59 hrs.

Q6. How do I apply for URSC Apprentice Recruitment 2026?

Candidates must first register on the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS) portal and upload their degree or diploma certificate along with a valid government ID. After receiving the Enrolment Number from NATS, eligible candidates must fill the application on the UMANG portal under URSC Apprentice, entering the NATS Enrolment Number and uploading the required documents before the closing date.

Q7. What is the duration of the apprenticeship training at URSC?

The apprenticeship training period is 12 months, commencing from the date of execution of the apprenticeship contract.

Source

This article is based on the official notification Advt No. URSC:03:2026 dated 29 July 2026, issued by U R Rao Satellite Centre, Indian Space Research Organisation, Department of Space, Government of India.

Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only. Candidates are advised to verify all details from the official URSC/ISRO notification and websites before applying, and to keep visiting the official website for any corrigendum or addendum.