Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) / U R Rao Satellite Centre (URSC) has released the Graduate Apprentice Trainee and Diploma Apprentice Trainee Recruitment 2026 notification under Advertisement No. URSC:03:2026. Interested candidates can apply online from 29/07/2026 to 28/08/2026. The recruitment includes 410 apprenticeship opportunities for engineering graduates, diploma holders and candidates with a Diploma in Commercial Practice.

Important: No application fee is required for ISRO URSC Apprentice Recruitment 2026. Candidates should submit the online application before 28 August 2026 and keep the final acknowledgement for future reference.

Overview

Important Dates

Application Fee

No application fee is required for any category. Candidates should nevertheless complete all online application fields and submit the form successfully. A fee-free application can still be incomplete if the final submission is not completed.

Age Limit

The available recruitment summary does not specify a minimum or maximum age. Candidates should read the detailed URSC advertisement for any apprenticeship-specific age condition, relaxation, cut-off date or other restriction before applying.

ISRO URSC Apprentice Vacancy Details – Total 410 Post

Graduate Apprentice Eligibility

Applicants for Graduate Apprentice Trainee positions should possess a B.E. or B.Tech qualification in the relevant engineering discipline from a recognised university or institution. The discipline must correspond with the trade for which the candidate applies.

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

Diploma Technician Apprentice Eligibility

Applicants for Diploma Technician Apprentice positions should possess a diploma in the related engineering trade or branch from a recognised State Board or institution in India. Candidates should apply only for a discipline that matches their diploma qualification.

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

Commercial Practice Apprentice Eligibility

There are 70 posts for Diploma in Commercial Practice. Candidates should possess the specified diploma from a recognised board or institution. The exact certificate, discipline and passing-date requirements must be verified from the URSC notification.

Apprenticeship Conditions

• Apprenticeship engagement is subject to the provisions of the Apprentices Act and the terms stated in the URSC advertisement.
• Apprenticeship training does not automatically create a right to regular appointment in ISRO or URSC.
• Candidates should check whether they have already undergone apprenticeship training, because previous training or employment may affect eligibility under apprenticeship rules.
• Applicants may be required to register on the applicable apprenticeship portal and provide registration details during the URSC application process.
• Original certificates may be checked before joining or at document verification.
• Medical fitness and other conditions may apply before engagement.
• Stipend, training duration, reporting location and joining instructions should be checked in the detailed notification.

Selection Procedure

The merit list, document-verification schedule and joining instructions will be issued according to the URSC recruitment schedule. Candidates should not assume that an examination or interview will be conducted unless URSC announces it in the official notification or a subsequent notice.

How to Apply Online

1. Visit the official ISRO website or the URSC recruitment page.
2. Open the notification for Graduate Apprentice Trainee and Diploma Apprentice Trainee Recruitment 2026.
3. Read Advertisement No. URSC:03:2026 carefully.
4. Check the relevant Graduate Apprentice, Diploma Technician Apprentice or Commercial Practice category.
5. Complete apprenticeship-portal registration if required by the notification.
6. Enter name, date of birth, contact details, educational qualification and other information exactly as shown in documents.
7. Select the appropriate engineering trade or Commercial Practice discipline.
8. Upload photograph, signature, certificate, marksheet, identity proof and other required documents in the prescribed format.
9. Submit the application before 28 August 2026. No fee is required.
10. Download or print the final submitted application and save the registration details.

Documents Required

• Recent passport-size photograph.
• Scanned signature.
• Valid identity proof.
• Address details.
• B.E./B.Tech degree and marksheets for Graduate Apprentice posts.
• Diploma certificate and marksheets for Diploma Technician Apprentice posts.
• Diploma in Commercial Practice certificate for Commercial Practice posts.
• Category certificate, PwBD certificate or other special-category document, where applicable.
• Apprenticeship registration proof, if required.
• Any undertaking, declaration or medical document specified by URSC.

Important Instructions

Before submitting the form: Confirm your discipline, qualification, passing year, apprenticeship registration, mobile number, email ID and uploaded documents. Take a printout of the final submitted form.

• Read the complete notification before applying.
• Apply only through the official ISRO/URSC recruitment channel.
• Do not submit false or incomplete qualification information.
• Check whether prior apprenticeship training affects eligibility.
• Keep the registered email and mobile number active.
• Monitor the official website for merit list, document verification and joining updates.
• Apprenticeship training does not guarantee regular employment in ISRO.

Important Links

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. When did the ISRO URSC Apprentice 2026 application process start?
The application process started on 29 July 2026.

Q2. What is the last date to apply?
The last date to apply online is 28 August 2026.

Q3. How many vacancies are available?
A total of 410 Graduate Apprentice Trainee, Diploma Technician Apprentice and Commercial Practice Apprentice posts are listed.

Q4. What is the application fee?
No application fee is required. The fee is ₹0 for all listed categories.

Q5. What is the age limit?
The available recruitment summary shows the minimum and maximum age as NA. Candidates must check the detailed URSC notification for apprenticeship-specific age conditions.

Q6. What qualification is required for Graduate Apprentice posts?
A relevant B.E./B.Tech qualification is required for the Graduate Apprentice disciplines listed in the vacancy table.

Q7. What qualification is required for Diploma Technician Apprentice posts?
A diploma in the related engineering trade or branch is required.

Q8. What qualification is required for Commercial Practice Apprentice posts?
A Diploma in Commercial Practice from a recognised board or institution is required.

Q9. How will candidates be selected?
The merit list will be released as per schedule. Candidates should read the official notification for the detailed selection procedure.

Q10. Is there an examination or interview?
The available recruitment summary does not confirm a separate examination or interview. Selection details should be confirmed from the URSC notification.

Q11. Does apprenticeship guarantee a permanent ISRO job?
No. Apprenticeship training does not automatically guarantee regular appointment.

Q12. Where can I find the official update?
Check the official ISRO/URSC website and the recruitment notice under Advertisement No. URSC:03:2026.

Final Advice

ISRO URSC Apprentice Recruitment 2026 provides 410 apprenticeship opportunities for engineering graduates, diploma holders and Commercial Practice diploma holders. Candidates should select the correct discipline, verify their qualification and passing details, complete the online form before 28 August 2026 and retain the final acknowledgement. Merit-list, document-verification and joining updates should be checked on the official ISRO/URSC website.

Disclaimer: This article is prepared for informational purposes using the ISRO URSC Apprentice Recruitment 2026 notification and publicly available recruitment information checked on 27 August 2026. Vacancy, eligibility, age, selection, stipend, training duration and application conditions may be amended by ISRO/URSC. Always read the complete official notification and verify the latest information on the official ISRO website before applying.