ISRO URSC Apprentice Recruitment 2026-27: Apply Online for 410 Graduate, Technician & Commercial Practice Posts

ISRO URSC Apprentice Recruitment 2026-27: U R Rao Satellite Centre (URSC), Bengaluru, the leading ISRO centre for satellite technology, has invited online applications for engaging 410 Apprentices under the Apprentices Act, 1961 and amendment Act, 1973, for the year 2026-27, across Graduate, Technician, and Commercial Practice streams.

Quick Answer: URSC needs 410 apprentices: 220 Graduate Apprentices (B.E./B.Tech, Rs.12,300/month stipend), 120 Technician Apprentices (Diploma, Rs.10,900/month), and 70 Commercial Practice Apprentices (Diploma, Rs.10,900/month). Only candidates who passed out in 2022-2026 are eligible. Register on the NATS portal, then apply via the UMANG portal, from 29 July to 28 August 2026.

Quick Highlights

• Organization: U R Rao Satellite Centre (URSC), ISRO, Bengaluru
• Advertisement No: URSC:03:2026
• Streams: Graduate, Technician, Commercial Practice Apprenticeship
• Total Positions: 410
• Training Period: 12 Months
• Last Date: 28 August 2026, 11:59 PM

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Official Website: www.ursc.gov.in

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Important Dates

A. Graduate Apprenticeship (B.E./B.Tech) – Stipend Rs.12,300/month

Essential Qualification: B.E./B.Tech in the concerned discipline from any recognized University.

B. Technician Apprenticeship (Diploma) – Stipend Rs.10,900/month

Essential Qualification: Diploma in the respective discipline from a recognized State Board.

C. Apprenticeship for Commercial Practice – Stipend Rs.10,900/month

Essential Qualification: Diploma in Commercial Practice from a recognized Board.

Eligibility Criteria

• Candidates must have acquired a Degree/Diploma in Engineering or a Diploma in Commercial Practice from a recognized University/Technical Board/Institution.
• Only candidates who have passed out during 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, and 2026 are eligible to undergo Apprenticeship. Candidates who passed the qualifying examination earlier than 2021 are not eligible.
• Only candidates who have completed the qualifying examination as regular candidates are eligible to apply.
• Candidates who have already undergone or are currently undergoing Apprenticeship training under the Apprentices Act 1961/Amendment Act 1973, or who have one year or more experience from any institution, or who have been terminated or resigned from Apprenticeship Training, are not eligible.
• Candidates with sandwich courses, certificates, private college degrees, short-term/certificate courses, or those pursuing higher studies, are not acceptable.
• Only Indian Nationals need to apply.

Stipend Summary

Selection Process

• Candidates are shortlisted based on the percentage of marks secured in the respective discipline (Degree/Diploma).
• Shortlisted candidates are called for Document Verification.
• On successful completion of Document Verification, a merit panel is drawn based on academic scores in the Degree/Diploma.
• Induction of apprentices against vacant positions is made strictly based on the candidate’s position in the panel.
• Selected candidates are informed only by email. Candidates shortlisted for Document Verification are not eligible for Travelling Allowance.

How to Apply

1. Register on the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS) portal: nats.education.gov.in.
2. While registering, upload your Degree/Diploma Certificate (as applicable) and a valid government-issued ID. An Enrolment Number/Apprenticeship Registration Number will be generated after successful registration.
3. Ensure your Aadhaar number is seeded with your bank account and enabled for DBT (Direct Benefit Transfer) payment.
4. After NATS registration, visit the UMANG portal: web.umang.gov.in/landing/, and search for “URSC Apprenticeship.”
5. Register and log in on UMANG, apply for the desired position, fill in all required details, and submit the application.
6. Upload B.E./B.Tech/Diploma marks certificates (all semesters/years, single file, max 1 MB) and the Degree/Diploma/Provisional/Passing Certificate (max 1 MB), in jpg/jpeg/png format.
7. Compulsorily indicate the NATS Enrolment Number/Apprenticeship Registration Number in the online application form on the UMANG Portal.

Important Instructions

• Use a valid, active email ID for registration; only one application can be submitted per email ID, and duplicate applications from multiple IDs should be avoided.
• Scanned photograph and signature must be uploaded in jpg/jpeg/png format, each with a maximum size of 50 KB.
• SC/ST/OBC candidates must submit a latest caste certificate (max 50 KB) issued by the Competent Authority, in the relevant field on the UMANG portal.
• PwBD candidates must upload a certificate in support of disability issued by the Competent Authority.
• Aggregate marks in B.E./B.Tech/Diploma should be entered either in CGPA or percentage, as given in the consolidated mark list, and must be verifiable against uploaded certificates. Any discrepancy at any stage will lead to disqualification.
• Candidates must make their own arrangements for lodging and boarding during Document Verification, at their own expense.
• Apprentices have no claim, whatsoever, to employment at URSC, Bengaluru, or any other ISRO/Department of Space centre or unit, after completion of the training period.
• In case of any ambiguity between the Hindi and English versions of the notification, the English version instructions shall be final.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. How many total apprenticeship positions are there at URSC for 2026-27?
There are 410 positions: 220 Graduate Apprentice, 120 Technician Apprentice, and 70 Commercial Practice Apprentice.

Q2. What is the last date to apply?
28 August 2026, up to 11:59 PM, on the NATS portal.

Q3. What is the monthly stipend for Graduate Apprentices?
Rs.12,300 per month.

Q4. What is the monthly stipend for Technician and Commercial Practice Apprentices?
Rs.10,900 per month for both streams.

Q5. Which passing-out years are eligible for this apprenticeship?
Only candidates who passed out in 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, or 2026 are eligible.

Q6. How do I apply for this apprenticeship?
First register on the NATS portal (nats.education.gov.in), then apply through the URSC Apprenticeship section on the UMANG portal (web.umang.gov.in).

Q7. What is the duration of the apprenticeship training?
12 months, commencing from the execution of the Apprenticeship contract.

Q8. Which discipline has the most Graduate Apprenticeship positions?
Electronics and Communication Engineering, with 83 positions.

Q9. Does completing this apprenticeship guarantee a job at ISRO?
No, apprentices have no claim to employment at URSC or any other ISRO/Department of Space centre after completing the training.

Q10. What is the selection process for these apprenticeships?
Shortlisting based on percentage of marks, followed by Document Verification, and a merit panel drawn from academic scores; induction is strictly based on panel position.

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