The Satish Dhawan Space Centre SHAR (SDSC SHAR), Sriharikota, of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), Department of Space, has invited applications for Apprentice Recruitment 2026. Under Advertisement No. SDSC SHAR/SCF/P&GA-II/Apprentice/2026, dated 6 November 2026, a total of 400 apprentice posts will be filled across graduate, diploma, ITI trade and vocational categories. Applications can be submitted online from 6 November to 26 November 2026.
This is a 12-month apprenticeship, not a permanent job. There is no examination and no interview: selection will be made through a category-wise merit list prepared on academic marks, followed by document verification. Selected apprentices will receive a stipend of Rs 9,600 to Rs 12,300 per month.
Key Details
| Particular | Detail |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), Department of Space |
| Centre | Satish Dhawan Space Centre SHAR (SDSC SHAR), Sriharikota |
| Advertisement number | SDSC SHAR/SCF/P&GA-II/Apprentice/2026 |
| Notification date | 6 November 2026 |
| Total posts | 400 |
| Duration | 12 months (not a permanent job) |
| Application period | 6 November to 26 November 2026 |
| Stipend | Rs 9,600 to Rs 12,300 per month |
| Selection | No exam, merit list on academic marks, then document verification |
| Application fee | No fee is mentioned in the notification |
| Age limit | No age limit is printed in the notification |
Category-wise Vacancies
| Category | Posts | Stipend (per month) |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering Graduate Apprentice | 50 | Rs 12,300 |
| Non-Engineering Graduate Apprentice | 60 | Rs 12,300 |
| Technician (Diploma) Apprentice | 35 | Rs 10,900 |
| Diploma DCCP | 60 | Not printed in the notification |
| Trade Apprentice | 180 | Rs 9,600 |
| Vocational Apprentice | 15 | Rs 9,600 |
| Total | 400 | — |
Please note: the qualification and stipend for the Diploma DCCP category are not printed in the notification. Candidates interested in this category should write to [email protected] for clarification before applying.
Trade-wise Vacancies
The 180 Trade Apprentice posts are divided as follows: Fitter 75, Electrician 25, Electronic Mechanic 30, Chemical 15, Refrigeration and AC 10, Plumber/POCM 5, Diesel Mechanic 5, Machinist 3, Turner 2, Welder 2, Draughtsman (Mechanical) 3, Draughtsman (Civil) 3 and Motor Mechanic 2.
Eligibility Conditions
- Graduate and Diploma candidates must have passed in 2022 or later, in first class with 60% marks or 6.32 CGPA.
- Trade Apprentice: SSLC/SSC with NCVT ITI in the relevant trade.
- Vocational Apprentice: a two-year AICTE vocational course.
- Diploma DCCP: the qualification is not printed in the notification — confirm it from [email protected].
- Reservation: UR, OBC, SC, ST and EWS reservation will apply at the category level as per Government of India norms.
- Documents: JPG, JPEG or PNG format, maximum size 1 MB.
- For DBT: the candidate’s Aadhaar must be seeded with the bank account.
Selection Process
There will be no written examination and no interview. A category-wise merit list will be prepared on the basis of academic marks, and shortlisted candidates will then be called for document verification.
How to Apply
- First register on the NATS portal (nats.education.gov.in) or the NAPS portal (apprenticeship.gov.in).
- Then open UMANG (web.umang.gov.in/landing/) and search for “SDSC SHAR Apprenticeship”.
- Fill in the application form and upload the required documents in JPG, JPEG or PNG format (maximum 1 MB).
- Submit the application before 26 November 2026 and keep the confirmation for your records.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification issued | 6 November 2026 |
| Applications open | 6 November 2026 |
| Last date to apply | 26 November 2026 |
| Apprenticeship duration | 12 months |
Important Links
- Official notification PDF: Apprenticeship2026.pdf
- NATS portal: nats.education.gov.in
- NAPS portal: apprenticeship.gov.in
- UMANG (apply here): web.umang.gov.in/landing/
- SDSC SHAR website: shar.gov.in
- Email: [email protected]
Next Action
Register first on NATS or NAPS, then apply on UMANG by searching for “SDSC SHAR Apprenticeship” — before 26 November 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. How many posts are available in ISRO SDSC SHAR Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
There are 400 posts in total: Engineering Graduate 50, Non-Engineering Graduate 60, Technician Diploma 35, Diploma DCCP 60, Trade Apprentice 180 and Vocational 15.
2. What is the last date to apply?
Applications are open from 6 November to 26 November 2026. The last date is 26 November 2026.
3. What stipend will apprentices receive?
The stipend ranges from Rs 9,600 to Rs 12,300 per month, depending on the category. Graduate categories receive Rs 12,300, Technician Diploma Rs 10,900, and Trade and Vocational Rs 9,600. The DCCP stipend is not printed in the notification.
4. Is there an examination or interview?
No. There is no examination and no interview. Selection is based on a category-wise merit list prepared on academic marks, followed by document verification.
5. Who is eligible for the graduate and diploma categories?
Candidates who passed in 2022 or later, in first class with 60% marks or 6.32 CGPA.
6. Is there an application fee or an age limit?
The notification mentions no application fee, and no age limit is printed in it.
7. How do I apply?
Register first on NATS or NAPS, then apply on UMANG by searching for “SDSC SHAR Apprenticeship”.
8. Is this a permanent job?
No. It is a 12-month apprenticeship, and it carries no claim to permanent employment.
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