URSC Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Notification has been released on 29 July 2026 on the official website of the U R Rao Satellite Centre (URSC), ISRO, Department of Space. A total of 410 Apprentice vacancies have been announced through the URSC Apprentice Recruitment 2026 for Graduate Apprentice (B.E./B.Tech.), Technician Apprentice (Diploma), and Commercial Practice Apprentice posts.
Candidates who have completed a B.E./B.Tech., Diploma in Engineering, or Diploma in Commercial Practice from a recognized University/Board/Institution and are passed out during 2022–2026 are eligible to apply for these Apprentice vacancies. The online application process for URSC Apprentice Recruitment 2026 started on 29 July 2026 and will remain open until 28 August 2026.
Candidates can download the URSC Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF and apply online through the NATS Portal and UMANG Portal using the direct links provided below in this article.
URSC Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF Out
URSC has published the official bilingual (Hindi/English) notification detailing eligibility, vacancy distribution, and the application procedure for the Apprentice engagement 2026-27. Candidates are advised to read the notification carefully before applying.
- Download URSC Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF
- Apply Online: NATS Portal (https://nats.education.gov.in) followed by UMANG Portal (https://web.umang.gov.in/landing/)
- Official Website
URSC Apprentice Recruitment 2026 - Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | U R Rao Satellite Centre (URSC), ISRO, Department of Space |
| Advertisement No. | URSC:03:2026 |
| Post Name | Apprentice (Graduate / Technician / Commercial Practice) |
| Total Vacancies | 410 |
| Job Location | Bengaluru, Karnataka |
| Mode of Application | Online (NATS Portal + UMANG Portal) |
| Registration Start Date | 29.07.2026 (12:00 Hrs) |
| Registration Last Date | 28.08.2026 (11:59 Hrs) |
| Training Duration | 12 months |
URSC Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Opening Date for Online Registration | 29 July 2026 (12:00 Hrs) |
| Closing Date for Online Registration | 28 August 2026 (11:59 Hrs) |
No other dates such as document verification schedule or panel announcement have been specified in the notification.
URSC Apprentice Vacancy 2026 Out
A total of 410 apprentice posts are available across three categories. The Graduate stream (B.E./B.Tech.) has 220 posts, the Technician stream (Diploma) has 120 posts, and the Commercial Practice stream has 70 posts.
A. Graduate Apprenticeship (B.E./B.Tech.) - 220 Posts
| S. No. | Branch / Discipline | No. of Posts |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Computer Science Engineering | 40 |
| 2 | Electronics and Communication Engineering | 83 |
| 3 | Mechanical Engineering | 50 |
| 4 | Chemical Engineering | 15 |
| 5 | Industrial Engineering and Management | 10 |
| 6 | Automobile Engineering | 2 |
| 7 | Aeronautical Engineering | 10 |
| 8 | Aerospace Engineering | 10 |
Category-wise breakup for Graduate Apprenticeship (total 220): SC-31, ST-14, OBC-59, EWS-22, UR-94.
B. Technician Apprenticeship (Diploma) - 120 Posts
| S. No. | Branch / Discipline | No. of Posts |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Computer Science Engineering | 30 |
| 2 | Electronics Engineering | 38 |
| 3 | Mechanical Engineering | 30 |
| 4 | Electrical Engineering | 10 |
| 5 | Civil Engineering | 5 |
| 6 | Instrumentation Technology | 5 |
| 7 | Automobile Engineering | 2 |
Category-wise breakup for Technician Apprenticeship (total 120): SC-17, ST-8, OBC-30, EWS-12, UR-53.
C. Apprenticeship for Commercial Practice - 70 Posts
| S. No. | Post Name | No. of Posts |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Diploma in Commercial Practice | 70 (SC-10, ST-4, OBC-18, EWS-7, UR-31) |
URSC Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria
| Stream | Essential Qualification |
|---|---|
| Graduate Apprenticeship | B.E./B.Tech. in the concerned discipline from any recognized University |
| Technician Apprenticeship | Diploma in the respective discipline from a recognized State Board |
| Commercial Practice Apprenticeship | Diploma in Commercial Practice from a recognized Board |
Only candidates who have passed out in the years 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, or 2026 are eligible to apply. Candidates who cleared their qualifying examination before 2021 are not eligible. Only those who completed the qualifying examination as regular candidates can apply - candidates with sandwich course, certificate, private college degree, or short-term/certificate course qualifications are not acceptable, and candidates currently pursuing higher studies are also not eligible.
URSC Apprentice 2026 Salary Structure
Selected apprentices will receive a fixed monthly stipend as per their stream: ₹12,300/- per month for Graduate Apprentices (B.E./B.Tech.), and ₹10,900/- per month for both Technician Apprentices (Diploma) and Commercial Practice Apprentices.
URSC Apprentice 2026 - Terms of Engagement
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Governing Law | Apprentices Act, 1961 and Amendment Act, 1973 |
| Training Period | 12 months from the date of execution of the Apprenticeship contract |
| Prior Apprenticeship/Experience | Candidates who have already completed or are undergoing apprenticeship elsewhere, or have 1 year or more of experience with any institution, or have been terminated/resigned from apprenticeship training, are not eligible |
| Combining with Other Institutions | Not permitted |
| Medical Certificate | Selected candidates must submit a Medical Fitness Certificate at the time of joining |
| Claim to Employment | Trainees have no claim whatsoever to employment at URSC or any other ISRO/Department of Space centre after completion of training |
These are engagement terms for a fixed-duration apprenticeship and do not constitute regular employment with URSC or ISRO.
URSC Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Selection Process
- Candidates will be shortlisted based on their percentage of marks in the respective discipline
- Shortlisted candidates will be called for Document Verification
- On successful completion of document verification, a panel will be drawn based on academic scores in the Degree/Diploma
- Induction of apprentices against vacant positions will be made strictly based on the candidate's position in the panel
- Selected candidates will be informed only through email
- Candidates shortlisted for document verification are not eligible for Travelling Allowance
URSC Apprentice 2026 Documents Required
- Degree/Diploma Certificate or Provisional/Passing Certificate (JPG/JPEG/PNG, max 1 MB)
- Marks certificates of all semesters/years combined in a single file (max 1 MB)
- Scanned photograph (JPG/JPEG/PNG, max 50 KB), clear enough for identification
- Scanned signature (JPG/JPEG/PNG, max 50 KB), clear and legible
- Latest caste certificate for SC/ST/OBC candidates, issued by the Competent Authority (max 50 KB)
- Disability certificate issued by the Competent Authority, for PwBD candidates
- Income and Assets Certificate valid for 2025-2026, in the prescribed EWS format, for EWS candidates (if applicable)
- Valid government-issued identity proof
- Aadhaar number seeded with bank account and enabled for DBT payment
How to Apply Online for URSC Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
- Visit the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS) portal at https://nats.education.gov.in and register/enroll as a candidate
- Upload the Degree/Diploma certificate (as applicable) and a valid government-issued ID during enrolment
- Note the Enrolment Number/Apprenticeship Registration Number generated after successful registration on the NATS portal
- Visit the UMANG portal at https://web.umang.gov.in/landing/ and register/log in
- Search for "URSC Apprenticeship" on the UMANG portal
- Click on Apply for Position and fill in all the required details, compulsorily including the NATS Enrolment Number/Apprenticeship Registration Number
- Upload the required documents (photograph, signature, certificates, caste/EWS/disability certificate as applicable)
- Review all entered details carefully, since no changes are allowed once the application is submitted
- Submit the application before the closing date, 28 August 2026 (11:59 Hrs)
URSC Apprentice 2026 Important Instructions
- Use a valid and active email ID for registration; this email will be used for all future communication, and only one application can be submitted per email ID - duplicate applications from multiple email IDs should be avoided
- In case of multiple/duplicate applications for the same discipline, only the latest application will be considered
- The aggregate marks in B.E./B.Tech./Diploma must be entered either as CGPA or percentage, exactly as given in the consolidated mark list, and must be verifiable from the uploaded certificates - any discrepancy at any stage will lead to disqualification
- Only Indian nationals are eligible to apply
- Candidates must produce all relevant original documents (proof of date of birth, mark sheets, testimonials, and educational certificates) at the time of document verification, failing which they will not be considered for apprenticeship
- Candidates will have to make their own arrangements and bear all expenses for lodging and boarding during document verification
- No interim correspondence will be entertained, and canvassing in any form will lead to disqualification
- At the time of joining, original certificates will be verified; any mismatch with the online application data will result in summary rejection of candidature
- URSC reserves the right to cancel or alter the number of vacancies in a particular discipline, or the entire apprentice engagement process, without assigning any reason
- Any information/corrigendum/addendum related to this notification will be published only on the ISRO/URSC website - candidates are advised to check it regularly
- In case of any ambiguity or dispute in interpreting the Hindi version of the notification, the instructions in the English version will be treated as final
- The Government encourages women and transgender candidates to apply, in line with its effort to maintain gender balance in the workforce
Candidates who have completed their B.E./B.Tech. or Diploma in Engineering can also explore more Engineering Government Jobs and ISRO Recruitment 2026 notifications. Those holding a Diploma in Commercial Practice can browse more Diploma Government Jobs matching their qualification. Applicants looking for openings closer to Bengaluru can also check Karnataka Government Jobs across various departments, and candidates open to apprenticeship roles nationwide can explore more Apprentice Jobs 2026 and PSU Apprenticeship Jobs currently open across India.
