Last Updated: 5 November 2026 : Recruiting Organization: Satish Dhawan Space Centre SHAR (ISRO) Notification No.: SDSC SHAR/SCF/P&GA-II/Apprentice/2026
The Satish Dhawan Space Centre SHAR (SDSC SHAR), under the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), has released the SDSC SHAR Apprenticeship 2026 notification for the engagement of 400 apprentices under various disciplines and trades. The vacancies include Engineering Graduate, Non-Engineering Graduate, Technician, Diploma (DCCP), Trade and Vocational Apprentices.
Candidates with the required engineering degree, graduation, diploma, ITI or vocational qualification can apply for the relevant apprenticeship category. The monthly stipend ranges from ₹9,600 to ₹12,300, and the training period is 12 months.
The online application process will start on 6 November 2026 and the last date to apply is 26 November 2026. Selection will be based on academic merit and document verification. There is no separate written examination or interview mentioned in the notification.
Candidates looking for more opportunities can also explore the latest ISRO recruitment notifications for different qualifications and technical disciplines.
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SDSC SHAR has announced 400 vacancies across six apprenticeship categories. The Trade Apprentice category has the highest number of positions, with 180 vacancies.
The notification provides the following category-wise vacancy distribution:
Category
UR
OBC
SC
ST
EWS
Total
Engineering Graduate Apprentice
22
13
7
3
5
50
Non-Engineering Graduate Apprentice
27
16
8
4
5
60
Technician Apprentice
16
9
5
2
3
35
Diploma (DCCP)
27
16
8
4
5
60
Trade Apprentice
75
48
27
13
17
180
Vocational Apprentice
8
3
2
1
1
15
Total
175
105
57
27
36
400
Reservation will be applied at the apprenticeship category level as per Government of India norms.
Educational Qualification and Stipend
Candidates must possess the relevant qualification for the apprenticeship category. The minimum marks and stipend details are given below.
Category
Qualification
Stipend (Rs.)
Engineering Graduate Apprentice
B.E./B.Tech in the relevant discipline from a recognized University/Institute in first class with minimum 60% marks/6.32 CGPA.
12,300
Non-Engineering Graduate Apprentice
B.Sc. in Mathematics/Physics/Chemistry/Electronics/Computer Science, B.Com., or B.A. from a recognized University/Institute in first class with minimum 60% marks/6.32 CGPA.
12,300
Technician Apprentice (Diploma)
Diploma in the relevant discipline from a recognized University/Institute in first class with minimum 60% marks/6.32 CGPA.
10,900
Trade Apprentice
SSLC/SSC + ITI/NTC in the relevant trade from NCVT.
9,600
Vocational Apprentice
Certificate of a vocational course in a relevant discipline involving two years of study after completion of the secondary stage of school education, recognized by AICTE.
9,600
Note about Diploma (DCCP): The vacancy table separately lists 60 Diploma (DCCP) positions for Commercial & Computer Practice. However, the notification’s educational qualification and stipend table does not provide a separate DCCP entry. Candidates interested in these positions should check the official notification and application portal for the applicable qualification and stipend details before applying.
Graduate and Diploma applicants must have passed the relevant qualification in 2022 or later.
The prescribed minimum for Engineering Graduate, Non-Engineering Graduate and Technician Apprentices is first class with 60% marks or 6.32 CGPA.
Candidates pursuing higher studies are not eligible.
Applicants holding sandwich course certificates or short-term/certificate courses are not eligible.
Marks and passing details entered in the application must match the uploaded certificates.
If the institution has not prescribed a CGPA-to-percentage conversion formula, CGPA will be multiplied by 9.5 for comparison.
Apprenticeship Duration
The apprenticeship training period will be 12 months, starting from the execution of the apprenticeship contract. Selected candidates must sign the apprenticeship contract under the Apprentices Act, 1961 and its amendment.
Monthly Stipend
Apprenticeship Category
Monthly Stipend
Engineering Graduate Apprentice
₹12,300
Non-Engineering Graduate Apprentice
₹12,300
Technician Apprentice
₹10,900
Trade Apprentice
₹9,600
Vocational Apprentice
₹9,600
The apprenticeship training period will be 12 months from the date of execution of the apprenticeship contract.
ISRO SDSC SHAR Apprentice Selection Process 2026
Selection for ISRO SDSC SHAR Apprenticeship 2026 will be based on academic merit and document verification. The notification provides for category-wise merit lists using the marks obtained in the relevant educational qualification. It does not announce a separate written examination or interview as part of the stated selection procedure.
Academic Merit List: Merit lists will be prepared based on academic scores separately for UR, OBC, SC, ST and EWS categories.
Discipline-Wise Shortlisting: Applicants will be shortlisted according to their position in the merit list for the relevant discipline, branch, trade or subject.
Document Verification: Shortlisted candidates will be required to attend document verification with original certificates.
Final Consideration: Only candidates who attend verification and satisfy all prescribed eligibility requirements will be considered for apprenticeship engagement.
No travelling allowance will be provided to candidates attending document verification. Selection is subject to satisfactory verification of qualifications, marks and supporting documents.
Eligibility Conditions
Applicants must fulfil the following conditions:
Only Indian citizens are eligible to apply.
Candidates who have already completed or are currently undergoing apprenticeship training under the Apprentices Act, 1961 and its amendment are not eligible.
Applicants with one year or more of experience in any organisation are not eligible.
Candidates whose previous apprenticeship training was terminated or who withdrew from the training are not eligible.
Combining apprenticeship training with another organisation is not permitted.
Selected candidates must submit a medical fitness certificate at the time of joining.
Age Limit: The official notification does not specify a separate minimum or maximum age limit. Candidates should refer to the official notification for any subsequent clarification.
How to Apply for SDSC SHAR Apprenticeship 2026
Eligible candidates must complete their apprenticeship registration and then submit the SDSC SHAR application through the UMANG portal.
Step 1: Register on the Apprenticeship Portal
Graduate and Diploma applicants should register on the NATS Portal.
Fill in the required personal and educational details.
Upload the supporting documents.
Check the details carefully and submit the application.
Step 3: Save the Submitted Application
Download or save a copy of the submitted application for future reference. The notification states that no changes will be allowed after final submission.
Candidates should keep the following documents ready:
10th/SSC certificate
Intermediate certificate, where applicable
ITI/NTC certificate, where applicable
Diploma certificate and marksheets
Graduation certificate and marksheets
Government-issued identity proof
Recent photograph and signature
Latest caste certificate for SC/ST/OBC applicants, where applicable
PwBD certificate, where applicable
Supporting educational certificates must be uploaded in JPG/JPEG/PNG format, with a maximum file size of 1 MB. Photograph and signature uploads must follow the format and size requirements displayed on UMANG.
Important Instructions for Applicants
Aadhaar must be linked to a DBT-enabled bank account.
Enter marks correctly. If no CGPA conversion formula is available, multiply CGPA by 9.5.
Carry original certificates and marksheets for document verification.
EWS candidates must have a valid 2026–27 certificate; PwBD candidates must carry their disability certificate and UDID card.
Candidates must arrange their own food and accommodation for document verification. Shared accommodation may be available subject to availability.
Apprenticeship completion does not guarantee employment at ISRO or SDSC SHAR.
SDSC SHAR reserves the right to modify vacancies or cancel the engagement process.
Candidates should read the official notification carefully before applying. Any corrigendum or further recruitment update will be published on the ISRO or SDSC SHAR official website.
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