URSC Apprenticeship 2026 Notification: 410 Training Slots at ISRO Bengaluru with Stipend
If you have just finished your B.E./B.Tech. or Diploma and you dream of working with ISRO, this news is for you. The U R Rao Satellite Centre (URSC), Bengaluru — the centre that builds India’s satellites — has released Advt. No. URSC:03:2026 for 410 apprenticeship positions for the 2026 training year. Apprentices get a monthly stipend of ₹10,900 to ₹12,300 and one full year of hands-on training inside a real space centre. For a fresher, this kind of experience on your CV is priceless. If you are hunting for engineering government jobs, do not skip this one.
Online registration opened on 29 July 2026 and closes on 28 August 2026 (11:59 AM). There is no written examination — selection is purely on your academic marks, so your existing percentage is your ticket. Candidates who passed in 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 or 2026 are eligible. In this complete guide from GovtJobsAlert.in, we explain the discipline-wise vacancy split, stipend, eligibility, and the two-step application process. Read it carefully so you don’t miss a single detail.
Key Highlights — ISRO URSC Apprenticeship 2026
U R Rao Satellite Centre (URSC) is the lead centre of ISRO for building satellites, located on Old Airport Road in Bengaluru, Karnataka. Every Indian communication, navigation and remote-sensing satellite has passed through this campus. Apprentices here train under the Apprentices Act, 1961, working alongside real ISRO engineers for 12 months. This is one of the strongest training openings among Karnataka government jobs this year.
- Post Names: Graduate Apprentice, Technician Apprentice, Commercial Practice Apprentice
- Total Vacancies: 410 positions
- Monthly Stipend: ₹12,300 (Graduate) / ₹10,900 (Technician & Commercial Practice)
- Training Period: 12 months
- Job Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka
- Application Start Date: 29 July 2026 (12:00 PM)
- Last Date to Apply: 28 August 2026 (11:59 AM)
ISRO URSC Apprentice Vacancy 2026: Discipline-Wise Breakdown
The 410 positions are split across three apprenticeship categories. Check your exact discipline below before applying.
| Apprenticeship Type | Discipline | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Graduate (B.E./B.Tech.) | Electronics & Communication | 83 |
| Graduate (B.E./B.Tech.) | Mechanical | 50 |
| Graduate (B.E./B.Tech.) | Computer Science | 40 |
| Graduate (B.E./B.Tech.) | Chemical | 15 |
| Graduate (B.E./B.Tech.) | Industrial Engg. & Management | 10 |
| Graduate (B.E./B.Tech.) | Aeronautical | 10 |
| Graduate (B.E./B.Tech.) | Aerospace | 10 |
| Graduate (B.E./B.Tech.) | Automobile | 2 |
| Technician (Diploma) | Electronics | 38 |
| Technician (Diploma) | Computer Science | 30 |
| Technician (Diploma) | Mechanical | 30 |
| Technician (Diploma) | Electrical | 10 |
| Technician (Diploma) | Civil | 5 |
| Technician (Diploma) | Instrumentation Technology | 5 |
| Technician (Diploma) | Automobile | 2 |
| Commercial Practice | Diploma in Commercial Practice | 70 |
Section-wise totals: Graduate Apprenticeship — 220, Technician Apprenticeship — 120, Commercial Practice — 70.
The category-wise reservation across all three sections is given below.
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| UR | 178 |
| OBC | 107 |
| SC | 58 |
| ST | 26 |
| EWS | 41 |
Eligibility Criteria for ISRO URSC Apprentice 2026
Read this section slowly. The year you passed matters just as much as your degree here.
Educational Qualification
- Graduate Apprenticeship: B.E./B.Tech. in the concerned discipline from any recognised university
- Technician Apprenticeship: Diploma in Engineering in the concerned discipline from a recognised technical board or institution
- Commercial Practice Apprenticeship: Diploma in Commercial Practice from a recognised board or institution
- Eligible engineering streams cover Computer Science, Electronics & Communication, Mechanical, Chemical, Industrial Engineering & Management, Automobile, Aeronautical and Aerospace at degree level, plus Electrical, Civil and Instrumentation Technology at diploma level
Year of Passing (Very Important)
Only candidates who passed out during 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 or 2026 can apply. The notification clearly states that candidates who passed the qualifying examination earlier than 2021 are not eligible. If your passing year is outside this window, this opening is unfortunately not for you.
Age Limit
The notification does not prescribe any age limit and does not mention any age relaxation. Instead of age, eligibility is decided by your year of passing as explained above. So don’t worry about your birth year here — focus on your passing year and your marks.
What is the Salary and Stipend for ISRO URSC Apprentice 2026?
URSC pays a fixed monthly stipend during the one-year training period. The notification prints the figures directly against each apprenticeship category.
- Graduate Apprenticeship (B.E./B.Tech.): ₹12,300 per month
- Technician Apprenticeship (Diploma): ₹10,900 per month
- Commercial Practice Apprenticeship: ₹10,900 per month
Apprentices receive a monthly stipend of ₹10,900 to ₹12,300, paid for the full 12-month training period.
Remember, an apprenticeship is training — not a permanent job. The notification does not promise employment after the training ends. But the certificate, the ISRO campus experience, and the technical exposure you gain will help you strongly in future recruitment across the space and defence sector. Your Aadhaar must be linked to your bank account and enabled for DBT, because the stipend is credited directly.
What is the Selection Process for ISRO URSC Apprentice 2026?
There is no written exam and no interview. This is very good news if your academics are strong. The process runs in four clear stages.
Stage 1: Shortlisting on Marks
Candidates are shortlisted based on the percentage of marks in their respective discipline. Higher marks mean a better chance — that is the only filter at this stage.
Stage 2: Document Verification
Shortlisted candidates are called for document verification. Please note that no travelling allowance is paid, and you must arrange your own lodging and boarding.
Stage 3: Panel / Merit List
After successful verification, a panel is drawn based on academic scores in your Degree, Diploma in Engineering, or Diploma in Commercial Practice.
Stage 4: Induction
Induction against vacant positions is made strictly as per your position in the panel. Selected candidates are informed only by email, so check your inbox and spam folder regularly. At joining, you must submit a Medical Certificate confirming your fitness.
How to Apply Online for ISRO URSC Apprenticeship 2026?
This application has two mandatory steps — NATS first, then UMANG. Miss one and your application is incomplete. Keep your marks certificates, ID proof, photograph and bank details ready. This same NATS-based process is used across many computer and IT government jobs too, so learning it once helps you later.
- Enrol yourself on the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS) portal and complete the student registration
- Upload your Degree or Diploma certificate and a valid government-issued photo ID during enrolment
- Note down the Enrolment Number / Apprenticeship Registration Number generated after successful NATS registration
- Make sure your Aadhaar is seeded with your bank account and enabled for DBT payments
- Now register and log in on the UMANG portal (direct link in Essential Links below), search for URSC Apprenticeship and open the position
- Fill all required details and compulsorily enter your NATS Enrolment Number in the UMANG application form
- Upload your documents in JPG, JPEG or PNG format and submit the application before the closing time
- Save a copy of the submitted application for your records
ISRO URSC Apprentice 2026 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Released | 29 July 2026 |
| Online Registration Starts | 29 July 2026 (12:00 PM) |
| Last Date to Apply | 28 August 2026 (11:59 AM) |
| Written Examination | Not applicable |
| Training Period | 12 months from contract execution |
ISRO URSC Apprentice 2026 Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| All Categories | Not mentioned in the notification |
The notification does not mention any application fee or payment mode anywhere. EWS candidates must produce an income and assets certificate valid for the year 2025-2026 at the time of verification.
Essential Links — ISRO URSC Apprentice Recruitment 2026
- Download Official Notification PDF
- Apply Online for ISRO URSC Apprentice 2026
- Visit URSC Official Website
- Join WhatsApp Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Telegram Channel for Government Jobs
Working inside an ISRO campus for one year is an opportunity very few freshers get, and here there is no exam standing between you and selection — only your marks. Complete your NATS enrolment early, because the UMANG form will not accept you without that number. The last date is 28 August 2026 (11:59 AM), and portals always get slow on the final day. Keep visiting GovtJobsAlert.in for more central and other government job updates like this one.