ISRO URSC Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – 410 Vacancies

ISRO URSC Apprentice Recruitment 2026: Complete Guide to Eligibility, Vacancies, and How to Apply

The ISRO URSC Apprentice Recruitment 2026 notification is finally out, and it's a big one — 410 seats spread across Graduate Apprentice and Diploma Apprentice categories at the U R Rao Satellite Centre, one of ISRO's core satellite-building units in Bengaluru. If you've been refreshing the ISRO careers page waiting for an apprenticeship opening, this is the one to act on.

Here's everything a candidate actually needs before hitting "Apply Online" — dates, eligibility, post-wise vacancy breakup, and a step-by-step application walkthrough.

Quick Overview

Important Dates

1. Application Begins: 29 July 2026
2. Last Date for Online Submission: 28 August 2026
3. Merit List: To be released as per the schedule notified by URSC
4. There's no application fee for General, OBC, EWS, SC, ST, or PwBD candidates — a rarity for most government recruitment drives, and one less hurdle for applicants working with a tight budget.

For the complete list of ongoing government openings while this window is live, check our Latest Jobs section, updated daily.

Age Limit

The official notification does not prescribe a fixed minimum or maximum age bar for this apprenticeship cycle. As always, age relaxation will apply as per standard ISRO/URSC recruitment rules for reserved categories, so candidates should still cross-check the detailed PDF for any category-specific clarifications before applying.

ISRO URSC Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Breakup

A) Graduate Apprenticeship (B.E./B.Tech Disciplines)

Eligibility: A B.E./B.Tech degree in any recognized engineering branch from a university recognized in India.

B) Diploma Technician Apprenticeship

Eligibility: A Diploma in the corresponding engineering trade from a recognized State Board.

C) Apprenticeship in Commercial Practice

Eligibility: A Diploma in Commercial Practice from a recognized board.

Between all three streams, Electronics & Communication Engineering carries the single largest share of graduate seats, and Commercial Practice is the biggest non-engineering block — worth noting if you're weighing your odds across disciplines.

Selection Process

URSC has not published a separate written exam for this cycle. Selection under the Apprentices Act framework is typically merit-based, drawn from academic marks and eligibility screening, with final confirmation subject to document verification. Candidates should still go through the detailed notification PDF, since the exact merit-list methodology and any category-wise cutoffs will be spelled out there.

How to Apply for ISRO URSC Apprentice Recruitment 2026 — Step by Step

1. Register on the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS) portal using a valid, active email ID — only one application is allowed per email ID.
2. Submit the URSC apprentice form through the UMANG app or portal, as directed in the notification.
3. Fill in personal, academic, and category details carefully — one mismatch against your certificates can hold up your candidature later.
4. Upload scanned copies of your photograph, signature, and mark sheets/certificates as specified.
5. Select your preferred discipline and post from the dropdown.
6. Review every field in the preview screen before final submission — corrections aren't always possible afterward.
7. Submit the form and save a PDF copy or printout for your records.

For the master notification and any updates, cross-check directly with the ISRO official website and the U R Rao Satellite Centre website.

Documents to keep ready in advance:

• Recent passport-size photograph (as per specified size/format)
• Signature scan
• Degree/Diploma mark sheets and provisional/final certificate
• Category certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwBD), if applicable
• Valid photo ID proof

Why This Recruitment Matters

An apprenticeship at URSC isn't just a stipend and a certificate — it's hands-on exposure to satellite systems, structures, and payload work at one of ISRO's most active centres. For engineering and diploma graduates trying to break into the space and aerospace sector, this is one of the more accessible entry points, since it doesn't require clearing a separate competitive exam.

Final Word

With 410 posts, no application fee, and a full month-long application window, the ISRO URSC Apprentice Recruitment 2026 is one of the more candidate-friendly drives this year. Don't wait for the last week of August to apply — server load on government portals tends to spike right before deadlines, and a rushed submission is how avoidable mistakes creep in.