ISRO ISTRAC is recruiting for 95 positions of Graduate, Diploma, and ITI Trade Apprentices in Bengaluru. Candidates must possess relevant educational qualifications and join within three years of passing their course. The training duration is 12 months, and applications are accepted via email until July 31, 2026.
The ISRO ISTRAC Apprentice 2026 eligibility rules are strict and candidates should verify each condition carefully before applying.
Eligibility Criteria
The candidates must have passed their qualifying examination as regular candidates are eligible - correspondence, private, or sandwich course degrees are not accepted. Candidates currently pursuing higher studies (e.g., B.E./B.Tech for diploma holders) are also not eligible.
Educational Qualification
Graduate Apprentice (GA01-GA06): B.E./B.Tech in the relevant engineering discipline from any recognised University. For GA07 (Library Science): MLISc. (Library and Information Science).
Diploma Apprentice (DA01-DA06): Diploma in Engineering awarded by a recognised State Board in the respective discipline. DA06 requires Diploma in Commercial Practice.
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ITI Trade Apprentice (TA01-TA05): ITI certificate in the concerned trade from any recognised University.
Year of Passing Condition
Candidates must have passed their qualifying course in 2024, 2025, or 2026 only. Candidates are also required to join within 3 years of acquiring the degree/diploma/ITI (calculated from the month and year of passing as stated in the certificate). If this three-year window lapses before the date of joining, the candidature will be cancelled.
NATS Registration (Mandatory)
Every candidate must register on the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS) portal at nats.education.gov.in before applying. The NATS Enrolment Number must be included in the email application. Applications without a valid NATS Enrolment Number are liable to be rejected.
Other Eligibility Conditions
Only Indian Nationals are eligible to apply. Ex-apprentices, candidates currently undergoing apprenticeship elsewhere, or candidates with one year or more of work experience in Government/Public/Private Sector as on the date of joining are not eligible. Combining this apprenticeship with any other institution's apprenticeship is not permitted.
Application Fee
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How to Apply
Applications for ISRO ISTRAC Apprentice 2026 are accepted exclusively via email - no online portal, no postal applications. Candidates must send their application to the dedicated email ID of the location they are applying for. If applying to multiple locations, separate emails must be sent to each location's dedicated email address.
Selection Process
The ISRO ISTRAC Apprentice selection process consists of document scrutiny followed by an in-person interview. There is no written examination. Candidates shortlisted after screening will be called to the respective location for document verification and interview.
Stipend / Monthly Salary
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Important Dates
Notification Date: 22 June 2026
Last Date to Apply (Email): 31 July 2026
Interview - Lucknow: 27-28 August 2026
Interview - Sri Vijaya Puram: 03-04 September 2026
Interview - Bengaluru: 09-11 September 2026
Documents Required at Interview
Proof of date of birth
Class X and Pre-University marks card/certificate
Final Degree/Diploma/ITI Certificate or final year mark sheet (if certificate is awaited)
Mark sheets of all years/semesters of qualifying course
NATS Enrolment ID
Caste/Tribe/Disability certificate in prescribed format (if applicable)
Medical Fitness Certificate (to be submitted at the time of joining)