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ISRO VSSC Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – 460 Posts, Walk-In Drive

Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC) Apprentice Recruitment 2026: 460 vacancies. Attend walk-in selection drive on 25 July 2026 — eligibility, stipend,

·Posted 20 July 2026 at 02:23 am

·by Sombir Redhu

Vikram Sarabhai Space CentreVSSC/R&R/9.2/WII-01/2026 dated 17.07.2026GraduateDiploma460 postsvssc.gov.in

Quick Summary

ISRO VSSC Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – 460 Posts, Walk-In Drive recruitment banner

Last Date

25 Jul 2026

Organization

Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre

Examination / Post Name

ISRO VSSC Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – 460 Posts, Walk-In Drive

Advertisement / Notification No.

VSSC/R&R/9.2/WII-01/2026 dated 17.07.2026

Total Vacancies

460

Job Category

Internships

Educational Qualification

Graduate, Diploma

Salary / Pay Scale

Apprentice Category	Monthly Stipend
Graduate Apprentice	₹12,300
Technician Apprentice	₹10,900

Age Limit

Category	UR (Max Age)	OBC (Max Age)	SC (Max Age)	ST (Max Age)
Graduate Apprentice (Engineering & Non-Engineering)	28 years	31 years	33 years	33 years
Graduate Apprentice (PWBD)	38 years	41 years	43 years	43 years
Technician Apprentice (Engineering Diploma)	30 years	33 years	35 years	35 years
Technician Apprentice (Engineering Diploma) - PWBD	40 years	43 years	45 years	45 years
Technician Apprentice (Commercial Practice Diploma)	26 years	29 years	31 years	31 years
Technician Apprentice (Commercial Practice Diploma) - PWBD	36 years	39 years	41 years	41 years

Application Fee

Category	Fee
All Candidates	Nil

Selection Process

Document Scrutiny — Verification of original certificates and self-attested copies at the venue.
Application Form Submission — Eligible candidates receive and submit an application form on-site.
Merit-Based Selection — Candidates are selected based on marks in the qualifying examination, considering reservation categories.
Panel Formation — A merit panel is created, and induction depends on position, vacancy, and panel validity.
NATS 2.0 Registration — Selected candidates are registered on the NATS 2.0 portal (www.nats.education.gov.in) post-induction.

Detailed Guide

Age Limit

Category	UR (Max Age)	OBC (Max Age)	SC (Max Age)	ST (Max Age)
Graduate Apprentice (Engineering & Non-Engineering)	28 years	31 years	33 years	33 years
Graduate Apprentice (PWBD)	38 years	41 years	43 years	43 years
Technician Apprentice (Engineering Diploma)	30 years	33 years	35 years	35 years
Technician Apprentice (Engineering Diploma) - PWBD	40 years	43 years	45 years	45 years
Technician Apprentice (Commercial Practice Diploma)	26 years	29 years	31 years	31 years
Technician Apprentice (Commercial Practice Diploma) - PWBD	36 years	39 years	41 years	41 years

Application Fee

Category	Fee
All Candidates	Nil

Salary

Apprentice Category	Monthly Stipend
Graduate Apprentice	₹12,300
Technician Apprentice	₹10,900

Important Dates

Event	Date
Official Notification Release	17 July 2026
Walk-In Selection Drive	25 July 2026
Reporting Time for Walk-In	9:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Age Calculation Date	31 July 2026

Overview

The Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC), a unit of ISRO under the Department of Space, is conducting a recruitment drive for 460 Apprentice Trainee positions for the 2026-27 training year. This ISRO VSSC Apprentice Recruitment 2026 offers opportunities for Graduate and Technician Apprentices, with a walk-in selection drive scheduled for 25 July 2026 in Thiruvananthapuram.

Eligibility / Education Qualification

Apprentice Category	Minimum Educational Qualification	Other Conditions
Graduate Apprentice (Engineering)	Engineering Degree (4-year or 3-year lateral entry) with ≥65% marks or 6.84 CGPA	Degree/Diploma completed after April 2022. No prior apprenticeship training under the Apprentices Act. Less than one year of institutional experience. Not more than five years since passing the qualifying examination. Must be an Indian national.
Graduate Apprentice (Hotel Management/Catering Technology)	First Class Degree in Hotel Management/Catering Technology with ≥60% marks
Graduate Apprentice (General Stream Non-Engineering)	Bachelor's Degree (3-year) with ≥60% marks or 6.32 CGPA
Technician Apprentice (Engineering Diploma)	First Class Diploma in Engineering (3-year)
Technician Apprentice (Commercial Practice Diploma)	Diploma in Commercial Practice (3-year) with ≥6.32 CGPA

Selection Process

Document Scrutiny — Verification of original certificates and self-attested copies at the venue.
Application Form Submission — Eligible candidates receive and submit an application form on-site.
Merit-Based Selection — Candidates are selected based on marks in the qualifying examination, considering reservation categories.
Panel Formation — A merit panel is created, and induction depends on position, vacancy, and panel validity.
NATS 2.0 Registration — Selected candidates are registered on the NATS 2.0 portal (www.nats.education.gov.in) post-induction.

Full Details

About the Recruitment

The Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC), a prominent unit of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) under the Department of Space, has announced the ISRO VSSC Apprentice Recruitment 2026 for 460 Apprentice Trainee positions for the 2026-27 training year. This walk-in selection drive offers valuable one-year apprenticeship opportunities for both Graduate and Technician candidates in various disciplines.

Post-wise and Category-wise Vacancy Details

The VSSC Apprentice Trainee Recruitment 2026-27 includes a total of 460 vacancies, divided into 273 Graduate Apprentice posts and 187 Technician Apprentice posts. These positions are available across diverse engineering, non-engineering, and technical diploma disciplines.

Graduate Apprentice Vacancies (273 Posts)

Discipline	Number of Positions
Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering	15
Chemical Engineering	10
Civil Engineering	12
Computer Science/Engineering	20
Electrical Engineering	12
Electronics Engineering	43
Mechanical Engineering	45
Metallurgy	6
Production Engineering	4
Fire & Safety Engineering	2
Hotel Management/Catering Technology	4
General Stream (Non-Engineering) Graduates	100
Total Graduate Apprentice Posts	273

Technician Apprentice Vacancies (187 Posts)

Discipline	Number of Positions
Automobile Engineering	8
Chemical Engineering	25
Civil Engineering	8
Computer Science/Engineering	15
Electrical Engineering	10
Electronics Engineering	40
Instrument Technology	6
Mechanical Engineering	50
Diploma in Commercial Practice	25
Total Technician Apprentice Posts	187

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates applying for the VSSC Apprentice Trainee positions must meet specific educational qualifications and other conditions as of 31 July 2026.

Apprentice Category	Minimum Educational Qualification	Other Conditions
Graduate Apprentice (Engineering)	Engineering Degree (4-year or 3-year lateral entry) with ≥65% marks or 6.84 CGPA	Degree/Diploma completed after April 2022. No prior apprenticeship training under the Apprentices Act. Less than one year of institutional experience. Not more than five years since passing the qualifying examination. Must be an Indian national.
Graduate Apprentice (Hotel Management/Catering Technology)	First Class Degree in Hotel Management/Catering Technology with ≥60% marks
Graduate Apprentice (General Stream Non-Engineering)	Bachelor's Degree (3-year) with ≥60% marks or 6.32 CGPA
Technician Apprentice (Engineering Diploma)	First Class Diploma in Engineering (3-year)
Technician Apprentice (Commercial Practice Diploma)	Diploma in Commercial Practice (3-year) with ≥6.32 CGPA

Important Note: Direct conversion of CGPA to percentage is not accepted for eligibility; candidates must meet the percentage or CGPA criteria as printed on their certificates. Priority will be given to candidates from universities/State Boards of Technical Education located in the Southern Region of BoAT (Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and Puducherry).

Age Limit and Relaxation

The age limits for the VSSC Apprentice Recruitment 2026 are calculated as of 31 July 2026, with relaxations applicable for reserved categories and Persons with Benchmark Disability (PWBD) candidates.

Apprentice Category	UR (Max Age)	OBC (Max Age)	SC (Max Age)	ST (Max Age)
Graduate Apprentice (Engineering & Non-Engineering)	28 years	31 years	33 years	33 years
Graduate Apprentice (PWBD)	38 years	41 years	43 years	43 years
Technician Apprentice (Engineering Diploma)	30 years	33 years	35 years	35 years
Technician Apprentice (Engineering Diploma) - PWBD	40 years	43 years	45 years	45 years
Technician Apprentice (Commercial Practice Diploma)	26 years	29 years	31 years	31 years
Technician Apprentice (Commercial Practice Diploma) - PWBD	36 years	39 years	41 years	41 years

Application Fee and Payment Method

There is no application fee required for the VSSC Apprentice Trainee Recruitment 2026-27, as the selection is conducted through a walk-in drive.

Category	Fee
All Candidates	Nil

Selection Process

The selection process for VSSC Apprentice Trainees involves a walk-in selection drive, focusing on document verification and merit-based ranking.

Document Scrutiny — Candidates must report to the venue with all original certificates and self-attested copies for verification by VSSC officials.
Application Form Submission — An application form will be provided on the spot to eligible candidates, which must be filled and submitted along with copies of testimonials.
Merit-Based Selection — Final selection is determined by the marks obtained in the relevant qualifying examination, with due consideration for reservation policies.
Panel Formation — A merit panel will be formed, and the induction of apprentices for 2026-27 will depend on the candidate's rank, vacancy availability, and panel validity.
NATS 2.0 Registration — Successfully selected candidates will be registered under an apprenticeship contract on the NATS 2.0 portal (www.nats.education.gov.in) immediately after their induction.

Pay Scale and Benefits

Apprentice Trainees at VSSC will receive a monthly stipend for a one-year training period, along with access to canteen and transport facilities.

Apprentice Category	Monthly Stipend
Graduate Apprentice	₹12,300
Technician Apprentice	₹10,900

The training duration is strictly one year from the date of joining. Candidates are responsible for their own accommodation arrangements. Completion of the apprenticeship does not guarantee permanent employment at VSSC or any ISRO unit.

How to Apply — Step by Step

Candidates interested in the VSSC Apprentice Trainee positions must attend the walk-in selection drive in person, as no online or postal applications will be accepted.

Attend the Drive: Visit the VSSC pavilion at Karthika Thirunal Govt V&GHSS for Girls, Manacaud, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, on 25 July 2026, between 9:30 AM and 5:00 PM.
Carry Documents: Bring all original documents and self-attested copies of the required certificates.
Document Scrutiny: Undergo the document verification process conducted by VSSC officials at the venue.
Fill Application Form: Collect and accurately fill out the application form provided on-site after successful scrutiny.
Submit Application: Submit the completed application form along with the self-attested copies of certificates/testimonials to the VSSC officials during the selection drive.

Applications submitted through any other method, such as postal mail or email, will not be considered.

Documents Required

Candidates attending the VSSC Apprentice selection drive must bring the following original documents along with self-attested photocopies:

B.E./B.Tech./Bachelor in Hotel Management/Non-Engineering Graduation/Diploma Certificate (Provisional or Final).
B.E./B.Tech./Bachelor in Hotel Management/Non-Engineering Graduation/Diploma Consolidated Mark List (Provisional or Final).
SSLC/SSC/AISSE/ICSE certificate as proof of date of birth.
Any experience certificate (if applicable).
One recent passport-size photograph.
For SC/ST candidates: A valid Community/Caste Certificate issued by the Tahsildar (Taluk Office).
For OBC candidates: A valid Non-Creamy Layer Certificate issued by the Tahsildar in the prescribed Government of India format.
For EWS candidates: A valid Income & Asset Certificate issued by the Tahsildar for the financial year 2026-27.
For PWBD candidates: A Certificate of Disability issued by a competent authority.

Important Dates

The key dates for the VSSC Apprentice Trainee Recruitment 2026-27 are primarily centered around the single-day walk-in selection drive.

Event	Date
Official Notification Release	17 July 2026
Walk-In Selection Drive	25 July 2026
Reporting Time for Walk-In	9:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Age Calculation Date	31 July 2026

Important Links

Access the official notification and other relevant resources for the VSSC Apprentice Trainee Recruitment 2026-27 through the links below.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

QHow many vacancies are available in the VSSC Apprentice Recruitment 2026?

AThe VSSC Apprentice Recruitment 2026 has a total of 460 vacancies, comprising 273 Graduate Apprentice posts and 187 Technician Apprentice posts.

QWhat is the date for the VSSC Apprentice walk-in selection drive?

AThe walk-in selection drive for VSSC Apprentice positions is scheduled for 25 July 2026 (Saturday), from 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM.

QIs there an online application process for VSSC Apprentice 2026?

ANo, there is no online application for the VSSC Apprentice Recruitment 2026; candidates must apply in person by attending the walk-in selection drive.

QWhat is the monthly stipend for VSSC Graduate and Technician Apprentices?

AGraduate Apprentices will receive a monthly stipend of ₹12,300, while Technician Apprentices will receive ₹10,900 per month for their one-year training period.

QWhat are the age limits for VSSC Apprentice Trainees in 2026?

AAs of 31 July 2026, the maximum age for unreserved Graduate Apprentices is 28 years, and for Technician Apprentices (Engineering Diploma) it is 30 years, with relaxations for reserved categories.

QWhat documents should I bring to the VSSC Apprentice selection drive?

ACandidates must bring original degree/diploma certificates, consolidated mark lists, SSLC/SSC certificate for date of birth, a passport photo, and relevant category certificates (OBC-NCL, SC/ST, EWS, PWBD).

QWho is eligible to apply for VSSC Graduate Apprentice posts?

ACandidates with an Engineering Degree (65% marks/6.84 CGPA), Hotel Management Degree (60% marks), or a General Stream Bachelor's Degree (60% marks/6.32 CGPA) are eligible, provided they meet other conditions like passing year and no prior apprenticeship.

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