Apprenticeship Training for Graduate, Technician & Commercial Practice at URSC (2026-27)

📋 Job Description

- One-year apprenticeship training under the Apprentices Act 1961 and Amendment Act 1973 at U R Rao Satellite Centre (URSC), Bengaluru.
- URSC is ISRO's premier center for satellite technology, involved in spacecraft design, development, fabrication, testing, launch, and in-orbit management.
- Training opportunities available in Graduate (B.E./B.Tech.), Technician (Diploma), and Commercial Practice disciplines.
- Monthly stipend ranging from ₹10,900 to ₹12,300 based on the discipline.
- No guarantee of employment post-training; trainees must execute a contract as per Apprentices Act provisions.

✅ Eligibility Criteria

- Candidates must be Indian nationals.
- For Graduate Apprenticeship: B.E./B.Tech. degree in relevant discipline from a recognized university.
- For Technician Apprenticeship: Diploma in relevant discipline from a recognized State Board.
- For Commercial Practice Apprenticeship: Diploma in Commercial Practice from a recognized Board.
- Candidates must have passed their qualifying examination in 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, or 2026 (regular candidates only).
- Candidates who have completed a sandwich course, private college degree, or short-term/certificate courses are not eligible.
- Candidates pursuing higher studies are not eligible.
- Candidates who have already undergone or are currently undergoing apprenticeship training under the Apprentices Act are not eligible.

🏆 Selection Process

- Shortlisting based on academic performance (percentage/CGPA) in the qualifying examination.
- Shortlisted candidates will be called for document verification.
- Final selection based on merit ranking in the panel, prepared from academic scores.
- Selected candidates will be informed via email only.
- No traveling allowance will be provided for document verification.

📊 Key Information

Organization	Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) - U R Rao Satellite Centre
Location / State	Karnataka
Job Location	Bengaluru, Karnataka
Category Eligibility	All categories (UR, SC, ST, OBC, EWS).
Experience Required	None (fresh graduates/diploma holders eligible).
Application Start	29 July 2026
Last Date to Apply	28 August 2026

📊 ISRO-URSC Recruitment - Vacancy Details

Post Name	Total Posts
Computer Science Engineering (Graduate)	40
Electronics and Communication Engineering (Graduate)	83
Mechanical Engineering (Graduate)	50
Chemical Engineering (Graduate)	15
Industrial Engineering and Management (Graduate)	10
Automobile Engineering (Graduate)	2
Aeronautical Engineering (Graduate)	10
Aerospace Engineering (Graduate)	10
Computer Science Engineering (Technician/Diploma)	30
Electronics Engineering (Technician/Diploma)	38
Mechanical Engineering (Technician/Diploma)	30
Electrical Engineering (Technician/Diploma)	10
Civil Engineering (Technician/Diploma)	5
Instrumentation Technology (Technician/Diploma)	5
Automobile Engineering (Technician/Diploma)	2
Commercial Practice (Diploma)	70
Total	410

📁 Required Documents

- Scanned copy of Degree/Diploma marksheet (all semesters/years) in a single file (max 1 MB).
- Scanned copy of Degree/Diploma certificate/provisional certificate/passing certificate (max 1 MB).
- Government-issued valid ID proof (Aadhaar, PAN, etc.).
- Scanned photograph (max 50 KB) and signature (max 50 KB) in JPG/JPEG/PNG format.
- Caste certificate (for SC/ST/OBC candidates) issued by competent authority (max 50 KB).
- Income and assets certificate (for EWS candidates) valid for 2025-2026.
- Disability certificate (for PwBD candidates with 40% or more disability).
- Medical fitness certificate at the time of joining.

🎓 Required Qualifications

📊 Vacancy Details

Total Graduate Apprenticeship vacancies: 220 (UR: 94, SC: 31, ST: 14, OBC: 59, EWS: 22).
Total Technician Apprenticeship vacancies: 120 (UR: 53, SC: 17, ST: 8, OBC: 30, EWS: 12).
Total Commercial Practice Apprenticeship vacancies: 70 (UR: 31, SC: 10, ST: 4, OBC: 18, EWS: 7).
Reservation categories: UR (Unreserved), SC (Scheduled Caste), ST (Scheduled Tribe), OBC (Other Backward Classes), EWS (Economically Weaker Sections).

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What are the eligibility criteria for applying to the Graduate Apprenticeship program?

A. Candidates must have a B.E./B.Tech. degree in the relevant engineering discipline from a recognized university. Only those who passed their qualifying examination in 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, or 2026 are eligible.

Q. How do I apply for the Apprenticeship Training at URSC?

A. First, register on the NATS portal (https://nats.education.gov.in) with your degree/diploma certificate and government ID. After registration, apply on the UMANG portal (https://web.umang.gov.in/landing/) under the URSC Apprenticeship section.

Q. What is the monthly stipend for Technician Apprenticeship (Diploma)?

A. The monthly stipend for Technician Apprenticeship (Diploma) is ₹10,900.

Q. Can candidates with prior apprenticeship experience apply again?

A. No, candidates who have already completed or are currently undergoing apprenticeship training under the Apprentices Act, 1961, or have more than one year of experience are not eligible to apply.

Q. What documents are required for document verification?

A. Candidates must produce original documents such as proof of date of birth, mark sheets, testimonials, caste certificate (if applicable), disability certificate (if applicable), and medical fitness certificate during document verification.