ISRO SDSC SHAR Apprentice Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 400 Posts

ISRO’s Satish Dhawan Space Centre SHAR (SDSC SHAR), Sriharikota has released its Apprentice Notification 2026 for 400 apprenticeship positions under the Apprentices Act, 1961. The seats cover Engineering and Non-Engineering Graduates, Diploma holders, ITI trades and Vocational courses. Online registration is open from 6 November 2026 to 26 November 2026. There is no written exam: selection is on the basis of academic merit followed by document verification.

ISRO SDSC SHAR Apprentice 2026: Overview

Organisation	Satish Dhawan Space Centre SHAR, ISRO, Sriharikota (Andhra Pradesh)
Notice no.	SDSC SHAR/SCF/P&GA-II/Apprentice/2026, dated 6 November 2026
Total positions	400
Training period	12 months
Selection	Category-wise merit on academic marks + document verification
Apply through	NATS / NAPS registration, then the UMANG portal
Official website	shar.gov.in

Important Dates

Online registration starts	06 November 2026
Last date for online registration	26 November 2026
Document verification	Shortlisted candidates will be informed

Category-wise Seats and Stipend

Category	Seats	Stipend (₹/month)
Engineering Graduate Apprentice	50	12,300
Non-Engineering Graduate Apprentice	60	12,300
Technician Apprentice (Diploma)	35	10,900
Diploma (DCCP) – Commercial & Computer Practice	60	As per notice
Trade Apprentice (ITI)	180	9,600
Vocational Apprentice	15	9,600
Total	400

Branch / Trade-wise Seats

• Engineering Graduate (50): Mechanical/Aerospace/Production/Industrial 15, Electronics (ECE/EIE/ICE/ETE) 10, Electrical/EEE 9, Computer Science (CSE/IT/AI&ML/DS/CS) 5, Civil 4, Chemical 7.
• Non-Engineering Graduate (60): Science 20, Commerce 25, Arts 15.
• Technician – Diploma (35): Mechanical/Aerospace 10, Electronics 5, Electrical & Electronics 5, Computer Science 3, Civil 4, Chemical 4, Automobile 3, Photography 1.
• Diploma DCCP (60): Commercial & Computer Practice 60.
• Trade – ITI (180): Fitter 75, Electronic Mechanic 30, Electrician 25, Chemical 15, Refrigeration & AC 10, Plumber/POCM 5, Diesel Mechanic 5, Machinist 3, Draughtsman (Mechanical) 3, Draughtsman (Civil) 3, Turner 2, Welder 2, Motor Mechanic 2.
• Vocational (15): Multipurpose Health Worker 7, Medical Lab Technician 4, Construction Engineering Technology 4.

Seats in every category are split among UR, OBC, SC, ST and EWS as given in the notification.

Educational Qualification

• Engineering Graduate: B.E./B.Tech in the relevant discipline from a recognised university/institute, first class with at least 60% marks or 6.32 CGPA.
• Non-Engineering Graduate: B.Sc. (Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Electronics or Computer Science), B.Com. or B.A., first class with at least 60% marks or 6.32 CGPA.
• Technician (Diploma): diploma in the relevant discipline, first class with at least 60% marks or 6.32 CGPA.
• Trade (ITI): SSLC/SSC plus ITI/NTC (NCVT) in the relevant trade.
• Vocational: certificate of a two-year vocational course after secondary school in the relevant discipline, recognised by AICTE.
• Graduate and Diploma applicants must have passed in 2022 or later. People with sandwich, short-term or certificate courses, or those pursuing higher studies, are not eligible. Those who have already done apprenticeship or have one year or more of work experience cannot apply.

How to Apply

1. Register on the apprenticeship portal: NATS (graduate and diploma) or NAPS – apprenticeship.gov.in. Upload your degree/diploma certificate and a valid government ID to get your enrolment/registration number.
2. Make sure your Aadhaar is seeded with your bank account and enabled for DBT, because the stipend is paid this way.
3. Open the UMANG portal, register/log in and search for SDSC SHAR Apprenticeship.
4. Choose Apply for position, fill in all details and enter your aggregate marks correctly (in CGPA or percentage as in your consolidated mark sheet).
5. Upload your photo, signature and certificates (10th, 12th, ITI, diploma or degree as applicable) in JPG/JPEG/PNG, each under 1 MB, and submit before 26 November 2026.

Selection Process

A category-wise merit list (UR/OBC/SC/ST/EWS) is prepared on the basis of academic marks for each apprenticeship category. CGPA is converted to percentage using your institution’s formula, or by multiplying by 9.5 if no formula exists. Shortlisted candidates are called for document verification with original certificates, and only those who attend and meet all conditions are engaged. No travelling allowance is paid for document verification, and selected apprentices must give a medical fitness certificate at joining.

Important Links

Official Notification (PDF)	Download PDF
Apply on UMANG	web.umang.gov.in
NATS registration	nats.education.gov.in
Telegram updates	Join Sarkari Chatra

FAQs

How many posts are in ISRO SDSC SHAR Apprentice 2026?

There are 400 positions: 50 Engineering Graduate, 60 Non-Engineering Graduate, 35 Technician (Diploma), 60 DCCP, 180 Trade (ITI) and 15 Vocational.

What is the last date to apply?

26 November 2026. Registration opened on 6 November 2026.

Is there a written exam?

No. Selection is on merit based on academic marks, followed by document verification.

What is the stipend?

₹12,300 a month for graduate apprentices, ₹10,900 for technician (diploma) apprentices and ₹9,600 for trade and vocational apprentices.

Can 2021 pass-outs apply?

No. Graduate and diploma applicants must have passed in 2022 or later.