URSC Apprentice 2026
The U R Rao Satellite Centre (URSC), a premier unit of ISRO under the Department of Space, has released the official notification for URSC Apprentice Recruitment 2026. A total of 410 apprenticeship positions are available across Graduate, Technician, and Commercial Practice streams for candidates who have completed their qualifying degrees or diplomas between 2022 and 2026. The engagement is governed by the Apprentices Act, 1961, and offers a fixed monthly stipend for a 12-month training period at the URSC campus in Bengaluru, Karnataka.
Short Information
U R Rao Satellite Centre (URSC), ISRO, Department of Space has announced 410 apprentice vacancies for the 2026-27 training cycle. The posts include 220 Graduate Apprentice (B.E./B.Tech.), 120 Technician Apprentice (Diploma in Engineering), and 70 Commercial Practice Apprentice (Diploma in Commercial Practice) positions. Online registration opened on 29 July 2026 and closes on 28 August 2026. Candidates must apply through the NATS portal followed by the UMANG portal. No application fee is charged for this apprenticeship engagement.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release Date | 29 July 2026 |
| Online Registration Start Date | 29 July 2026 (12:00 Hrs) |
| Online Registration End Date | 28 August 2026 (11:59 Hrs) |
| Document Verification Schedule | Check Official Notification |
| Panel Announcement / Induction Date | Check Official Notification |
Eligibility Criteria & Vacancy / Seat Details
Graduate Apprenticeship (B.E./B.Tech.) – 220 Posts
| Discipline | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Computer Science Engineering | 40 |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering | 83 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 50 |
| Chemical Engineering | 15 |
| Industrial Engineering and Management | 10 |
| Automobile Engineering | 2 |
| Aeronautical Engineering | 10 |
| Aerospace Engineering | 10 |
| Total | 220 |
Category-wise Breakup (Graduate): SC – 31, ST – 14, OBC – 59, EWS – 22, UR – 94.
Technician Apprenticeship (Diploma) – 120 Posts
| Discipline | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Computer Science Engineering | 30 |
| Electronics Engineering | 38 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 30 |
| Electrical Engineering | 10 |
| Civil Engineering | 5 |
| Instrumentation Technology | 5 |
| Automobile Engineering | 2 |
| Total | 120 |
Category-wise Breakup (Technician): SC – 17, ST – 8, OBC – 30, EWS – 12, UR – 53.
Commercial Practice Apprenticeship – 70 Posts
| Post | Vacancies (Category-wise) |
|---|---|
| Diploma in Commercial Practice | 70 (SC-10, ST-4, OBC-18, EWS-7, UR-31) |
Educational Qualification & Stipend
| Stream | Essential Qualification | Monthly Stipend |
|---|---|---|
| Graduate Apprenticeship | B.E./B.Tech. in concerned discipline from a recognized University | ₹12,300 |
| Technician Apprenticeship | Diploma in respective discipline from a recognized State Board | ₹10,900 |
| Commercial Practice Apprenticeship | Diploma in Commercial Practice from a recognized Board | ₹10,900 |
Age Limit: Not specified in the notification.
Pass-out Years: Only candidates who passed their qualifying examination in 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, or 2026 as regular candidates are eligible. Candidates who passed before 2021, those with sandwich/certificate/private/short-term courses, or those currently pursuing higher studies are not eligible.
Nationality: Indian nationals only.
Prior Experience: Candidates who have already completed or are undergoing apprenticeship elsewhere, or have one year or more of experience, or have been terminated/resigned from apprenticeship training, are not eligible.
Selection / Admission / Evaluation Process
The selection process for URSC Apprentice 2026 comprises the following stages:
- Shortlisting: Candidates are shortlisted based on the percentage of marks (or CGPA) obtained in the respective discipline of their qualifying degree/diploma.
- Document Verification: Shortlisted candidates are called for document verification. No travelling allowance is provided for attending document verification.
- Panel Formation: After successful document verification, a panel is drawn based on academic scores in the degree/diploma.
- Induction: Apprentices are engaged against vacant positions strictly according to their position in the panel.
- Communication: Selected candidates are informed only through the email ID provided during registration.
There is no written test, skill test, or interview. The entire selection is merit-based on academic performance.
How to Apply / Register / Check Status
Follow these steps to apply for URSC Apprentice Recruitment 2026:
- Visit the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS) portal and register/enroll as a candidate.
- Upload the Degree/Diploma certificate (as applicable) and a valid government-issued ID during enrolment.
- Note down the Enrolment Number/Apprenticeship Registration Number generated after successful registration on the NATS portal.
- Visit the UMANG portal and register/log in.
- Search for "URSC Apprenticeship" on the UMANG portal.
- Click on "Apply for Position" and fill in all 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 — no changes are allowed after submission.
- Submit the application before the closing date: 28 August 2026 (11:59 Hrs).
Required Documents Checklist
- 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)
- Scanned signature (JPG/JPEG/PNG, max 50 KB)
- Latest caste certificate for SC/ST/OBC candidates (max 50 KB)
- Disability certificate for PwBD candidates (max 50 KB)
- Income and Assets Certificate valid for 2025-2026 in prescribed EWS format for EWS candidates (max 50 KB)
- Valid government-issued identity proof
- Aadhaar number seeded with bank account and enabled for DBT payment
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. How many vacancies are there in URSC Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
URSC has announced a total of 410 apprentice vacancies for 2026-27: 220 under Graduate Apprenticeship, 120 under Technician Apprenticeship, and 70 under Commercial Practice Apprenticeship.
Q2. What is the last date to apply for URSC Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
The online registration closes on 28 August 2026 at 11:59 Hrs.
Q3. What is the qualification required for URSC Apprentice 2026?
Candidates need a B.E./B.Tech. in the concerned discipline for the Graduate stream, a Diploma in the respective discipline for the Technician stream, or a Diploma in Commercial Practice for the Commercial Practice stream, from a recognized University/Board.
Q4. What is the monthly stipend for URSC Apprentices?
Graduate Apprentices will receive ₹12,300/- per month, while Technician and Commercial Practice Apprentices will receive ₹10,900/- per month.
Q5. How can I apply for URSC Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
Candidates must first register on the NATS portal and then apply through the UMANG portal by searching for "URSC Apprenticeship."
Important Links
| Link Name | Link |
|---|---|
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Official Notification / Advertisement | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |