The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) has opened applications for its 2026 apprentice recruitment, offering 410 apprenticeship posts at the UR Rao Satellite Center (URSC) in Bengaluru, Karnataka. The recruitment drive covers graduate, technical and commercial apprenticeships.The online application process began on July 29 through the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS) portal. Eligible candidates can submit their applications till 23:59 on 28 August 2026.
Recruitment opens doors to careers in the Indian Space Agency
ISRO’s latest apprenticeship program aims to provide young professionals with hands-on exposure to engineering and commercial disciplines while working in a high-tech environment. In addition to the application process, there is also an announcement from the organization about the recruitment with all the details about the eligibility criteria, vacancies in the respective disciplines, scholarship information and the selection process.Candidates who intend to apply should first register on the NATS website and fill the application form with the relevant information and documents.
410 vacancies have been announced in three categories of apprentices
The recruitment campaign includes a total of 410 trainee places distributed in three categories. The organization has also specified the monthly stipend that the selected candidates will receive during the apprenticeship period.
Candidates are advised to go through the official notification carefully to ensure that 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 list selection process is mainly based on merit. In the initial phase, candidates would be selected based on the percentage of marks obtained in their respective fields of study.Selected candidates will be called for document verification at the specified centre. After the verification is completed, the organization will form the final merit panel of the candidates based on their academic merit in their degree/diploma courses.It is also stated in the notification that there will be no Travel Allowance (TA) for the candidates traveling for document verification.
Important dates candidates should remember
Applicants planning to participate in the recruitment process should keep track of key deadlines:
- The application process begins: July 29, 2026
- Last day to submit the application: August 28, 2026 (23:59)
ISRO Trainee Recruitment 2026 : How to apply
Candidates can follow these steps to submit their application for ISRO URSC Trainee Recruitment 2026:
- Visit the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS) portal, isro.gov.in.
- Register as a student if you are not already registered.
- Log in with your registered credentials.
- Search for UR Rao Satellite Center (URSC), ISRO in the given learning offers.
- Choose the right apprenticeship job.
- Please provide all the details required for the application process.
- Upload the required documents in the specified format.
- Please go through all the details provided before applying.
- Apply for the application and take the confirmation page after downloading or printing it.
Alternatively, candidates can click on the link provided here to apply for ISRO trainee recruitment. Candidates are advised to stay tuned to the official website for latest updates related to ISRO Trainee Recruitment.