Satish Dhawan Space Centre SHAR (SDSC SHAR), Indian Space Research Organisation, Department of Space, Government of India has released the notification for engagement of 400 Apprentices under the Apprentices Act, 1961 and Amendment Act, 1973. Eligible candidates with Engineering, Graduate, Diploma, ITI, DCCP and vocational qualifications can apply online through the NATS and UMANG portals from 06/11/2026 to 26/11/2026.
Post Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|
| Organization | Satish Dhawan Space Centre SHAR (SDSC SHAR), ISRO |
| Department | Department of Space, Government of India |
| Recruitment | Apprentices Engagement 2026 |
| Post Name | Engineering Graduate Apprentice, Non-Engineering Graduate Apprentice, Technician Apprentice, Diploma DCCP, Trade Apprentice and Vocational Apprentice |
| Total Vacancies | 400 |
| Training Duration | 12 months |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Selection Basis | Academic merit and document verification |
| Application Start Date | 06/11/2026 |
| Last Date | 26/11/2026 |
| Training Location | Satish Dhawan Space Centre SHAR, Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| Notification Date | 06/11/2026 |
| Online Registration Starting Date | 06/11/2026 |
| Online Registration Closing Date | 26/11/2026 |
Vacancy Details
Engineering Graduate Apprentice - 50 Posts
| Discipline | UR | OBC | SC | ST | EWS | Total |
|---|
| Mechanical / Aerospace / Production / Industrial Engineering | Included in category total | Included in category total | Included in category total | Included in category total | Included in category total | 15 |
| Electronics (ECE/EIE/ICE/ETE) | Included in category total | Included in category total | Included in category total | Included in category total | Included in category total | 10 |
| Electrical / EEE | Included in category total | Included in category total | Included in category total | Included in category total | Included in category total | 09 |
| Computer Science (CSE/IT/AI & ML/DS/CS) | Included in category total | Included in category total | Included in category total | Included in category total | Included in category total | 05 |
| Civil | Included in category total | Included in category total | Included in category total | Included in category total | Included in category total | 04 |
| Chemical | Included in category total | Included in category total | Included in category total | Included in category total | Included in category total | 07 |
| Category Total | 22 | 13 | 07 | 03 | 05 | 50 |
Non-Engineering Graduate Apprentice - 60 Posts
| Discipline | UR | OBC | SC | ST | EWS | Total |
|---|
| Science | Included in category total | Included in category total | Included in category total | Included in category total | Included in category total | 20 |
| Commerce | Included in category total | Included in category total | Included in category total | Included in category total | Included in category total | 25 |
| Arts | Included in category total | Included in category total | Included in category total | Included in category total | Included in category total | 15 |
| Category Total | 27 | 16 | 08 | 04 | 05 | 60 |
Technician Apprentice (Diploma) - 35 Posts
| Discipline | Total Posts |
|---|
| Mechanical / Aerospace | 10 |
| Electronics (ECE/EIE/ICE/ETE) | 05 |
| Electrical & Electronics (EEE) | 05 |
| Computer Science (CSE/IT) | 03 |
| Civil | 04 |
| Chemical | 04 |
| Automobile | 03 |
| Photography | 01 |
| Category Total | 35 |
The category-wise reservation for Technician Apprentice is UR-16, OBC-09, SC-05, ST-02 and EWS-03.
Diploma (DCCP) - 60 Posts
| Discipline | UR | OBC | SC | ST | EWS | Total |
|---|
| Commercial & Computer Practice | 27 | 16 | 08 | 04 | 05 | 60 |
Trade Apprentice - 180 Posts
| Trade | Total Posts |
|---|
| Fitter | 75 |
| Electrician | 25 |
| Electronic Mechanic | 30 |
| Chemical | 15 |
| Refrigeration & Air Conditioning | 10 |
| Plumber / POCM | 05 |
| Diesel Mechanic | 05 |
| Machinist | 03 |
| Turner | 02 |
| Welder | 02 |
| Draughtsman (Mechanical) | 03 |
| Draughtsman (Civil) | 03 |
| Motor Mechanic | 02 |
| Category Total | 180 |
The category-wise reservation for Trade Apprentice is UR-75, OBC-48, SC-27, ST-13 and EWS-17.
Vocational Apprentice - 15 Posts
| Discipline | Total Posts |
|---|
| Multipurpose Health Worker (MPHW) | 07 |
| Medical Lab Technician (MLT) | 04 |
| Construction Engineering Technology (CET) | 04 |
| Category Total | 15 |
The category-wise reservation for Vocational Apprentice is UR-08, OBC-03, SC-02, ST-01 and EWS-01.
Eligibility / Qualification
| Apprentice Category | Required Qualification | Monthly Stipend |
|---|
| Engineering Graduate Apprentice | B.E. or B.Tech in the relevant discipline from a recognized University or Institute, in first class with at least 60% marks or 6.32 CGPA | ₹12,300 |
| Non-Engineering Graduate Apprentice | B.Sc. in Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Electronics or Computer Science, or B.Com. or B.A. from a recognized University or Institute, in first class with at least 60% marks or 6.32 CGPA | ₹12,300 |
| Technician Apprentice | Diploma in the relevant discipline from a recognized University or Institute, in first class with at least 60% marks or 6.32 CGPA | ₹10,900 |
| Trade Apprentice | SSLC/SSC plus ITI or NTC in the relevant trade from NCVT | ₹9,600 |
| Vocational Apprentice | Certificate in a relevant vocational course involving two years of study after secondary school education, recognized by AICTE | ₹9,600 |
For Graduate and Diploma Apprenticeship, the candidate must have passed the relevant qualification in 2022 or after. Candidates must submit the relevant marksheets and qualifying certificates.
Application Fee
No application fee is mentioned in the notification.
Selection Process
- Reservation will be implemented according to Government of India norms at the apprenticeship-category level.
- Separate category-wise merit lists will be prepared for each apprenticeship category on the basis of academic marks.
- Candidates will be shortlisted according to their position in the merit list against the relevant discipline, branch, trade or subject.
- Shortlisted candidates will be called for document verification.
- Candidates will be considered for apprenticeship only after attending document verification and fulfilling all eligibility requirements.
- Candidates called for document verification will not be eligible for Travelling Allowance.
Stipend and Training Details
- Engineering Graduate Apprentice: ₹12,300 per month.
- Non-Engineering Graduate Apprentice: ₹12,300 per month.
- Technician Apprentice: ₹10,900 per month.
- Trade Apprentice: ₹9,600 per month.
- Vocational Apprentice: ₹9,600 per month.
- The apprenticeship training period will be 12 months, beginning from the date of execution of the apprenticeship contract.
- Selected candidates must execute an apprenticeship contract under the Apprentices Act, 1961 and Amendment Act, 1973.
- Selected candidates must submit a medical fitness certificate at the time of joining.
- Apprenticeship training will not create any right to regular, temporary or permanent employment in SDSC SHAR, ISRO or the Department of Space.
General Instructions
- Only Indian nationals are eligible to apply.
- Candidates who have already completed or are currently undergoing apprenticeship training under the Apprentices Act, 1961 and Amendment Act, 1973 are not eligible.
- Candidates having one year or more work experience in any organization, candidates terminated from apprenticeship training and candidates who withdrew from apprenticeship training are not eligible.
- Combining apprenticeship training with another institution is not permitted.
- Candidates holding sandwich-course certificates, short-term courses or certificate courses, or candidates pursuing higher studies, are not eligible.
- Candidates must register on the NATS portal or the National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme portal before submitting the SDSC SHAR apprenticeship application through UMANG.
- Degree, diploma, ITI, educational qualification certificates and valid government-issued identity documents must be uploaded during registration.
- Relevant documents, including 10th/SSC, Intermediate, ITI, Diploma and Graduation certificates, must be uploaded in JPG, JPEG or PNG format and must not exceed 1 MB.
- The Aadhaar number of the candidate should be seeded with the bank account and enabled for Direct Benefit Transfer.
- Candidates must upload clear photographs and legible signatures in the format and size prescribed on the UMANG portal.
- SC, ST and OBC candidates must upload a latest caste certificate issued by the competent authority.
- EWS candidates must produce an Income and Asset Certificate valid for the year 2026-2027 in the prescribed Government of India format.
- PwBD candidates must upload a valid disability certificate and produce the Unique Disability Identity Card during document verification.
- Information submitted in the online application will be treated as final. Changes will not be permitted after submission.
- Marks, percentage, CGPA, class, month and year of passing entered in the application must match the uploaded certificates. Any discrepancy may lead to disqualification and cancellation of candidature.
- CGPA will be converted into percentage according to the formula prescribed by the concerned institution. If no formula is available, CGPA will be multiplied by 9.5 for comparison.
- Candidates must produce original documents, including date-of-birth proof, marksheets, testimonials, caste certificates and educational qualification certificates, during document verification.
- Candidates must make their own arrangements for accommodation and food during document verification.
- Accommodation may be provided on a shared basis in one of the SHAR residential colonies, subject to availability.
- Canvassing or any form of influence will result in disqualification.
- SDSC SHAR reserves the right to change or cancel vacancies in any discipline or trade, or cancel the complete engagement process, without assigning any reason.
