Recruitment for 400 apprentice positions at ISRO: Opportunities for candidates ranging from 10th-grade pass to graduates..
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has announced the recruitment of 400 apprentices at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre SHAR (SDSC SHAR) in Sriharikota. The notification for this recruitment was issued on November 6, 2026. The openings include positions for engineering graduates, non-engineering graduates, technicians, diploma holders (DCCP), as well as trade and vocational apprentices. The online application process commenced on November 6, and eligible candidates may submit their applications until November 26, 2026. Selection will be based on academic marks and document verification.
ISRO has released advertisement number SDSC SHAR/SCF/P&GA-II/Apprentice/2026 for this recruitment. Candidates will undergo training across six categories of apprenticeship positions, with a training duration of 12 months. Selected candidates will receive a monthly stipend, the amount of which will vary according to the specific position. This recruitment is being conducted under the Apprentices Act, 1961, and the Amendment Act, 1973. Applications must be submitted via the UMANG portal. Further details regarding the recruitment are provided below.
Details Information
Recruiting Organization Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)
Recruitment Centre Satish Dhawan Space Centre SHAR, Sriharikota
Department Department of Space, Government of India
Advertisement Number SDSC SHAR/SCF/P&GA-II/Apprentice/2026
Total Vacancies 400
Date of Notification Release 6 November 2026
Application Start Date 6 November 2026
Application End Date 26 November 2026
Mode of Application Online
Basis of Selection Academic Merit and Document Verification
Duration of Training 12 Months
Stipend ₹9,600 to ₹12,300 per month
Official Website isro.gov.in
Application Portal UMANG
Vacancy Distribution by Category
Apprentice Category Total Vacancies General OBC SC ST EWS
Engineering Graduate 50 22 13 7 3 5
Non-Engineering Graduate 60 27 16 8 4 5
Technician (Diploma) 35 16 9 5 2 3
Diploma (DCCP) 60 27 16 8 4 5
Trade Apprentice 180 75 48 27 13 17
Vocational Apprentice 15 8 3 2 1 1
Total 400 175 105 57 27 36
Vacancy Distribution by Trade and Branch Category or Trade
Posts
Engineering Graduate
50
Non-Engineering Graduate
60
Technician Apprentice
35
Diploma (DCCP)
60
Trade Apprentice
180
Vocational Apprentice
15
Total
400
Who can apply?
For Engineering Graduate posts, a B.E. or B.Tech degree in the relevant field is required. For Non-Engineering Graduate posts, a B.Sc., B.Com., or B.A. degree—with subjects such as Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Electronics, or Computer Science—is required. Candidates must have secured at least 60% marks or a 6.32 CGPA (First Class) for these positions. For Technician posts, a diploma in the relevant field is required. For Trade Apprentice posts, a 10th-grade qualification along with an ITI/NTC certificate from the NCVT in the relevant trade is mandatory. For Vocational posts, a certificate from a recognized two-year vocational course is required.
How to apply?
Candidates must first register on the relevant NATS or Apprenticeship portal.
Keep the enrollment number or apprenticeship registration number received after completing the registration.
Next, visit the UMANG portal at web.umang.gov.in/landing/.
Log in and search for "SDSC SHAR Apprenticeship."
Select the post according to your qualifications and fill in the required information.
Upload the necessary documents in JPG, JPEG, or PNG format.
The file size for academic documents must not exceed 1 MB.
Verify all information before submitting the form, as no changes will be permitted once it has been submitted.
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