The U R Rao Satellite Centre (URSC), a lead centre of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) located in Bengaluru, has officially issued its recruitment notification (Advt. No. URSC:03:2026) for 410 Apprentice Trainees under the Apprentices Act, 1961.
This 1-year apprenticeship program offers fresh engineering graduates and diploma holders direct training exposure inside India’s premier space research establishment. The selection involves no written test or interview; candidates are shortlisted purely based on their academic performance.
1. Key Recruitment Overview
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Recruiting Body: U R Rao Satellite Centre (URSC), ISRO
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Advertisement No: URSC:03:2026
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Total Vacancies: 410 Seats
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Training Location: URSC Campus, Bengaluru, Karnataka
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Training Tenure: 1 Year (12 Months)
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Selection Criteria: Academic Marks Percentage + Document Verification
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Application Fee: ₹0 (Exempted for all categories)
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Important Dates:
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Notification Release: July 28, 2026
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Online Application Start Date: July 29, 2026 (12:00 PM)
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Online Application Deadline: August 28, 2026 (11:59 PM)
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2. Posts, Vacancies & Monthly Stipend
The 410 vacancies are distributed across three primary categories with monthly stipends:
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Graduate Apprentice: 220 Vacancies | Qualification: B.E. / B.Tech in relevant branch | Stipend: ₹12,300 per month
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Technician Apprentice: 120 Vacancies | Qualification: 3-Year Diploma in relevant branch | Stipend: ₹10,900 per month
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Commercial Practice Apprentice: 70 Vacancies | Qualification: Diploma in Commercial Practice | Stipend: ₹10,900 per month
Discipline-Wise Vacancy Breakdown
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Graduate Apprentices (B.E./B.Tech):
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Electronics & Communication Engineering (ECE): 83 Posts
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Mechanical Engineering (ME): 50 Posts
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Computer Science & Engineering (CSE): 40 Posts
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Aeronautical / Aerospace Engineering: 20 Posts
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Chemical Engineering: 15 Posts
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Industrial Engineering & Management: 10 Posts
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Automobile Engineering: 2 Posts
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Technician Apprentices (Diploma):
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Electronics Engineering: 38 Posts
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Mechanical Engineering: 30 Posts
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Computer Science Engineering: 30 Posts
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Electrical Engineering: 10 Posts
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Civil Engineering: 5 Posts
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Instrumentation Technology: 5 Posts
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Automobile Engineering: 2 Posts
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3. Eligibility Rules
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Nationality: Must be an Indian national.
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Year of Passing: Only candidates who passed their qualifying degree or diploma in 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, or 2026 are eligible. Those who passed prior to 2022 are ineligible.
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Course Type: Only full-time / regular degree and diploma courses are accepted. Distance education, short-term certificates, or sandwich courses are rejected.
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Prior Experience: Candidates with prior job experience of 1 year or more, or those who have already completed an apprenticeship elsewhere, are ineligible.
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Age Limits & Relaxation: Minimum age is 18 years as of August 28, 2026. Standard relaxations apply: 3 years for OBC (Non-Creamy Layer), 5 years for SC/ST, and 10 years for PwBD candidates.
4. Selection Procedure
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Academic Merit Ranking: Applicants are ranked branch-wise based on the exact percentage of marks obtained in their qualifying degree or diploma.
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Document Verification Call: Shortlisted candidates receive an official call letter via email to present original certificates at the URSC campus in Bengaluru. No TA/DA is provided for attending document verification.
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Final Panel Order: After successful physical verification, the final merit panel is published and onboarding instructions are issued.
5. Application Steps & Document Specifications
Submission involves a mandatory two-stage online application process:
Stage 1: NATS 2.0 Registration
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Visit the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme portal (
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Complete the student enrolment process to obtain a valid 16-digit NATS Enrolment Number.
Stage 2: UMANG Portal Submission
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Access the UMANG portal (
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Search for URSC Apprenticeship.
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Fill in personal details, select your qualification branch, and enter your NATS Enrolment Number.
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Upload required documents matching the technical criteria below:
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Passport Photo: JPG/JPEG/PNG format, maximum 50 KB.
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Signature: JPG/JPEG/PNG format, maximum 50 KB.
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Semester Marksheets: Combined into a single file, maximum 1 MB.
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Degree / Diploma / Provisional Certificate: Single file, maximum 1 MB.
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Category / Disability Certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwBD): JPG/JPEG/PNG format, maximum 50 KB.
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Review the information, submit the application, and save a PDF copy of the acknowledgement page.
6. Document Verification Checklist
Candidates invited to Bengaluru for physical verification must bring original copies and one set of self-attested photocopies of:
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Printed UMANG Application Form and NATS Registration Profile
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10th Standard / SSLC Marksheet (Proof of Birth Date)
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All Semester Marksheets and Degree/Diploma/Provisional Passing Certificates
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Aadhaar Card or Valid Government Photo ID Proof
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Recent Caste / Category Certificate issued in the prescribed Central Government format (if applicable)
7. Key Program Terms
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No Permanent Employment Claim: The 1-year training confers no right or preference for regular employment or permanent absorption into ISRO, URSC, or the Department of Space.
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Certificate Awarded: Trainees who successfully complete the 12-month program are awarded a Certificate of Proficiency by the Ministry of Education, Government of India.
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Accommodation: Selected trainees must make their own arrangements for lodging and daily commute in Bengaluru during the training period.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. What is the last date to apply for the ISRO URSC Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
The last date to submit online applications on the UMANG portal is August 28, 2026 (11:59 PM).
2. Is there an application fee for this recruitment?
No, there is no application fee for any category (General, OBC, SC, ST, EWS, or PwBD).
3. Will there be a written exam or interview?
No. Selection is based strictly on academic merit (percentage obtained in your B.E./B.Tech or Diploma) followed by document verification.
4. Can candidates who passed out before 2022 apply?
No. Only candidates who passed their qualifying degree or diploma in 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, or 2026 as regular full-time students are eligible.
5. What is the monthly stipend provided during the training?
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Graduate Apprentices (B.E. / B.Tech): ₹12,300 per month
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Technician / Commercial Practice Apprentices (Diploma): ₹10,900 per month
6. Is permanent job absorption guaranteed after the 1-year training?
No. The apprenticeship is strictly a 1-year skill development training program under the Apprentices Act, 1961, and does not guarantee permanent employment at ISRO or URSC.
7. How do I get a NATS Enrolment Number?
You must register as a student on the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS) portal (
nats.education.gov.in) using your basic details, educational certificates, and Aadhaar card. Once registered, a 16-digit NATS ID will be generated.Conclusion
The ISRO URSC Apprentice Recruitment 2026 is a prestigious opportunity for fresh engineering and diploma graduates to gain hands-on technical exposure at India’s leading satellite facility. With 410 vacancies, zero application fee, and direct selection based on academic marks, eligible candidates are strongly advised to complete their NATS 2.0 registration and submit their applications on the UMANG portal before the August 28, 2026 deadline.
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