ISRO ISTRAC Apprentice Recruitment 2026-27 Notification Out – Apply for Graduate, Diploma & ITI Apprentice Posts

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), through the ISRO Telemetry Tracking and Command Network (ISTRAC), Bengaluru, has released the Apprentice Recruitment Notification 2026-27 for Graduate Apprentices, Diploma Apprentices, and ITI Trade Apprentices. Eligible candidates who completed their qualification during 2024, 2025, or 2026 can apply through email before the last date.

This apprenticeship program offers an excellent opportunity for engineering graduates, diploma holders, and ITI candidates to gain practical training experience at one of India’s premier space organizations. Selected candidates will undergo one year of apprenticeship training at Bengaluru, Lucknow, and Sri Vijaya Puram (Port Blair) locations.

ISRO ISTRAC Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – Overview

Important Dates

Graduate Apprentice Vacancy Details

Total Graduate Apprentice Posts: 61

Diploma Apprentice Vacancy Details

Total Diploma Apprentice Posts: 25

Trade Apprentice (ITI) Vacancy Details

Total ITI Apprentice Posts: 8

Total Vacancies

Educational Qualification

Graduate Apprentice

• B.E./B.Tech in relevant discipline from a recognized University.
• B.Sc (CS/IT) for specified post.
• MLISc (Library and Information Science) for Library Science post.

Diploma Apprentice

• Diploma in Engineering awarded by a recognized State Board in the relevant discipline.

Trade Apprentice (ITI)

• ITI Certificate in the relevant trade from a recognized institution.

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must satisfy the following conditions:

• Candidates who passed out during 2024, 2025, or 2026 only are eligible.
• Must register on the NATS portal.
• Must possess a valid NATS Enrollment Number.
• Only Indian Nationals can apply.
• Candidates should have completed the qualifying examination as regular students.
• Apprentices currently undergoing training are not eligible.
• Candidates with one year or more work experience are not eligible.
• Candidates pursuing higher studies are not eligible.
• Private degree holders and sandwich course candidates are not eligible.

Stipend Details

Selection Process

The selection process consists of:

• Application Screening
• Academic Merit Evaluation
• Document Verification
• Personal Interview
• Final Merit Panel Preparation

No Travelling Allowance (TA) will be paid for attending the interview/document verification process. Selected candidates will be informed through email only.

How to Apply

Step 1: Register on NATS Portal

Visit:

Click Here

Complete registration and obtain your NATS Enrollment Number.

Step 2: Prepare Documents

Attach scanned copies of:

• Degree/Diploma/ITI Certificate
• Final Semester Marksheet (if certificate not issued)
• Class 10 Certificate
• Pre-University/Intermediate Certificate
• NATS Enrollment Number

Step 3: Send Application by Email

Mention the relevant Post Code in the email subject.

Example:

Application for Post Code: GA02

Include the following in the email body:

• Name
• Contact Number
• Degree/Diploma/ITI Details
• Discipline
• Passing Year
• NATS Enrollment Number

Email IDs for Application

Interview Schedule

Important Instructions

• Training duration is 12 months.
• Medical Fitness Certificate is mandatory at joining.
• Apprenticeship training does not guarantee permanent employment in ISRO.
• Original documents must be produced during verification.
• Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.
• Candidates must apply separately for each location if interested in multiple locations.
• NATS Enrollment Number is mandatory.

Important Links

The ISRO ISTRAC Apprentice Recruitment 2026-27 offers 94 apprenticeship opportunities for Engineering Graduates, Diploma Holders, and ITI candidates across Bengaluru, Lucknow, and Sri Vijaya Puram. With attractive monthly stipends of up to ₹12,300, one-year practical training, and exposure to India’s prestigious space research organization, this apprenticeship is an excellent career-building opportunity for fresh pass-outs of 2024, 2025, and 2026 batches.

Candidates are advised to complete their NATS registration, prepare the required documents, and submit their application through the designated email ID well before the 31 July 2026 deadline. The notification clearly states that only eligible candidates meeting all conditions will be shortlisted for document verification and interview.