ISRO Master Control Facility Apprentice 2026: Discipline-Wise Vacancies, Stipend and Application Process
If you finished your degree or diploma between 2022 and 2026 and want ISRO on your resume, read this carefully. The Master Control Facility (MCF), Hassan — the ISRO centre that controls India’s communication satellites in orbit — has invited applications for 45 apprenticeship training positions under the Apprentices Act, 1961. The drive covers Graduate Apprentice Trainees (GAT) and Technician Apprentice Trainees (TAT) across engineering, library science, general degree and commercial practice streams. For candidates tracking government jobs in Karnataka, this is a rare chance to train inside a working satellite control centre.
Circular MCF:ADMN:02/10/03 dated 13.07.2026 sets the last date as 3 August 2026, and the deadline is close. There is no age limit and no application fee, but there is one strict gate — only those who passed out during 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 or 2026 may apply. Below we cover the complete discipline-wise vacancy list, stipend, eligibility conditions, merit-based selection and the two-step application method, which is a little different from the usual online form. Stay with GovtJobsAlert.in for every ISRO update.
Key Highlights — ISRO Apprentice Recruitment 2026 at MCF Hassan
The Master Control Facility at Hassan, under the Department of Space, is responsible for orbit raising, in-orbit payload testing and on-orbit operations of India’s geostationary satellites. Apprentices engaged here get exposure to real satellite operations for a full year. Please note that the vacancies are for MCF Hassan only.
- Post Names: Graduate Apprentice Trainee (GAT) and Technician Apprentice Trainee (TAT)
- Total Vacancies: 45 posts across 13 discipline rows
- Stipend: ₹12,300 per month for GAT, ₹10,900 per month for TAT
- Job Location: MCF, ISRO, Hassan — 573 201, Karnataka
- Training Duration: 12 months from the date of joining
- Last Date to Apply: 3 August 2026
How Many Vacancies Are There in ISRO MCF Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
The circular does not print a grand total — 45 is the sum of the 13 rows below.
| Apprentice Type | Discipline | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Graduate (GAT) | Mechanical Engineering | 2 |
| Graduate (GAT) | Electrical & Electronics Engineering | 2 |
| Graduate (GAT) | Electronics & Communication Engineering | 9 |
| Graduate (GAT) | Computer Science & Engineering | 4 |
| Graduate (GAT) | Civil Engineering | 2 |
| Graduate (GAT) | Library Science | 1 |
| Graduate (GAT) | General Stream (B.A / B.Com / B.Sc) | 14 |
| Technician (TAT) | Mechanical Engineering | 2 |
| Technician (TAT) | Electrical & Electronics Engineering | 3 |
| Technician (TAT) | Electronics and Communication Engineering | 2 |
| Technician (TAT) | Civil Engineering | 1 |
| Technician (TAT) | Library Science | 1 |
| Technician (TAT) | Commercial Practice | 2 |
Two points worth noting. The 14 General Stream seats are shown as one merged figure covering B.A, B.Com and B.Sc together — MCF has not split them degree-wise. And no category-wise reservation break-up is published anywhere in the circular for the Unreserved, OBC, SC, ST, EWS or PwBD categories.
What is the Eligibility for ISRO MCF Apprentice 2026?
Educational Qualification
- GAT — Engineering disciplines: B.E / B.Tech in the respective discipline from any recognised Indian University
- GAT — Library Science: Graduation in Library Science or Library & Information Science, AICTE/UGC approved
- GAT — General Stream: a B.A, B.Com or B.Sc degree from a recognised university in India. See more openings for degree holders in government departments
- TAT — Engineering disciplines: Diploma in Engineering in the respective discipline from a recognised State Board
- TAT — Library Science: Diploma in Library Science from a recognised State Board
- TAT — Commercial Practice: Diploma in Commercial Practice from a recognised State Board. More diploma-level opportunities are listed on our site
Year of Passing — The Most Important Condition
Only candidates who passed out during 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 or 2026 are eligible. In other words, you must join within 5 years of acquiring your degree or diploma, counted from the month and year printed on your certificate. Candidates who passed before 2022 are not eligible — this is a hard rule with no exception.
You must also have passed the qualifying examination as a regular candidate. Sandwich courses, private degrees and short-term or certificate courses are not acceptable. Anyone currently pursuing higher studies — B.E/B.Tech in the case of a diploma apprentice, or M.E/M.Tech in the case of a graduate apprentice — is not eligible either.
Age Limit
No age limit is prescribed in this notification. MCF has not fixed any minimum or maximum age and has not given any age cut-off date. Eligibility is controlled entirely by the year of passing (2022 to 2026) explained above. This is good news for anyone who was worried about crossing an age bar.
Who Cannot Apply
Ex-apprentices, candidates currently undergoing apprenticeship training, and anyone with one year or more of job experience in the government, public or private sector as on the date of joining are not eligible. Only Indian nationals may apply.
What is the Salary and Stipend for ISRO MCF Apprentice 2026?
This is apprenticeship training under the Apprentices Act, so there is no regular salary, no Pay Level, no Grade Pay and no Group classification — only a fixed monthly stipend.
| Apprentice Category | Monthly Stipend |
|---|---|
| Graduate Apprentice Trainee (GAT) | ₹12,300 |
| Technician Apprentice Trainee (TAT) | ₹10,900 |
Across the full 12-month training period, a Graduate Apprentice earns about ₹1,47,600 and a Technician Apprentice about ₹1,30,800.
No other allowance is mentioned in the circular, and candidates shortlisted for document verification are not eligible for travelling allowance. Be clear on one point before applying: apprentices have no claim whatsoever to regular employment in ISRO, the Department of Space or any of its centres after training ends. The value here is the experience and the certificate — and at a facility that flies India’s communication satellites, that experience is exceptional.
What is the Selection Process for ISRO MCF Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
There is no written examination and no interview. Selection is purely merit-based on your academic record.
Stage 1: Screening and Panel Preparation
All applications received are screened by MCF, Hassan. Selection panels are then drawn up based on the academic scores obtained at Degree or Diploma level. Your marks are literally your entire selection — so make sure your marksheets are complete and legible.
Stage 2: Empanelment and Document Verification
Empanelment and shortlisting are done on the basis of the documents you submit. Only shortlisted candidates are called for document verification, subject to availability of vacant training positions. You must produce all originals — proof of date of birth, marksheets, testimonials and certificates of all educational qualifications, and category certificates in the prescribed format. Any discrepancy in name, age, percentage, year of passing or category at any stage will be treated as disqualification.
Stage 3: Offer Letter, Medical and Contract
Induction is made strictly in order of your position in the panel. Selected candidates are informed through an offer letter sent by email only, must submit a Medical Fitness Certificate at joining, and must execute a contract of apprenticeship training under the Apprentices Act, 1961.
How to Apply for ISRO MCF Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
This is a two-step process — online enrolment plus an email submission. There is no direct application form on the MCF website, so follow the order exactly.
- Enrol yourself on the NATS portal first — the direct link is in the Essential Links section below. This step is mandatory.
- While enrolling, upload your Degree or Diploma certificate and a valid government-issued ID.
- Note the Enrolment Number generated on successful registration — you will need it in the next step.
- Download Annexure-1, the application form attached to the official circular, and fill it completely.
- Paste a recent passport-size photograph on the filled Annexure-1 form.
- Scan the form along with your 10th marks card, 12th marks card, all semester or year marksheets, Degree or Diploma certificate and NATS Enrolment Number as PDF files.
- Email everything to the MCF apprentice mailbox given in the official notification, with the subject line “Application for Graduate/Technician Apprenticeship Category”.
- Send it on or before 3 August 2026 — non-registered candidates are likely to be rejected.
All correspondence is done by email only, so give a valid email ID and check your spam folder regularly.
What is the Last Date to Apply for ISRO MCF Apprentice 2026? — Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Circular date | 13 July 2026 |
| Last date to submit application | 3 August 2026 |
| Eligible passing years | 2022 to 2026 |
| Training duration | 12 months from joining |
| Written exam / interview | Not applicable |
| Document verification | To be intimated by email |
Is There Any Application Fee for ISRO MCF Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| All categories | No fee mentioned in the notification |
| SC, ST, OBC, EWS, PwBD and Women | No fee mentioned in the notification |
The circular does not mention any application fee, payment mode or challan for any category. NATS enrolment is also free for students.
Essential Links — ISRO MCF Apprentice Recruitment 2026
- Download Official Notification PDF
- Enrol and Apply on NATS Portal for ISRO MCF Apprentice 2026
- Visit ISRO Official Website
- Join WhatsApp Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Telegram Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Karnataka Government Jobs Telegram Channel
A year at ISRO’s Master Control Facility, no age bar, no application fee, and a stipend of up to ₹12,300 every month — if you passed between 2022 and 2026, there is honestly no reason to skip this. Just remember that the deadline is 3 August 2026 and the application goes by email, so start your NATS enrolment right away. For more Karnataka job notifications and engineering government jobs, keep visiting GovtJobsAlert.in.