Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC) SHAR, Sriharikota, a centre of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), has notified 400 apprenticeship positions for 2026 under the Apprentices Act, 1961. There are seats for ITI, diploma, B.E./B.Tech, B.Sc./B.Com./B.A. and vocational course holders. Online registration is open from 6 to 26 November 2026.
There is no written exam: selection is on a merit list of academic marks, followed by document verification. The training is for 12 months at Sriharikota (Andhra Pradesh). Everything below is from the SDSC SHAR notification no. SDSC SHAR/SCF/P&GA-II/Apprentice/2026.
ISRO SDSC SHAR Apprentice 2026 — Overview
| Item | Details |
|---|
| Organisation | Satish Dhawan Space Centre SHAR, ISRO, Sriharikota |
| Total positions | 400 |
| Categories | Engineering Graduate 50, Non-Engineering Graduate 60, Technician (Diploma) 35, Diploma (DCCP) 60, Trade (ITI) 180, Vocational 15 |
| Stipend | ₹9,600 to ₹12,300, depending on the category |
| Training period | 12 months |
| Selection | Merit list of academic marks → document verification (no exam) |
| Online registration | 6 – 26 November 2026 |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| Notification | 6 November 2026 |
| Online registration opens | 6 November 2026 |
| Online registration closes | 26 November 2026 |
| Merit list and document verification | To be announced on the SDSC SHAR / ISRO website |
Category-wise Positions
| Category | Branch / trade and positions |
|---|
Engineering Graduate Apprentice (50)
UR 22, OBC 13, SC 7, ST 3, EWS 5 | 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 Apprentice (60)
UR 27, OBC 16, SC 8, ST 4, EWS 5 | Science 20 · Commerce 25 · Arts 15 |
Technician Apprentice, Diploma (35)
UR 16, OBC 9, SC 5, ST 2, EWS 3 | Mechanical/Aerospace 10 · Electronics 5 · Electrical & Electronics 5 · Computer Science 3 · Civil 4 · Chemical 4 · Automobile 3 · Photography 1 |
Diploma, DCCP (60)
UR 27, OBC 16, SC 8, ST 4, EWS 5 | Commercial & Computer Practice 60 |
Trade Apprentice, ITI (180)
UR 75, OBC 48, SC 27, ST 13, EWS 17 | Fitter 75 · Electrician 25 · Electronic Mechanic 30 · Chemical 15 · Refrigeration & AC 10 · Plumber/POCM 5 · Diesel Mechanic 5 · Machinist 3 · Turner 2 · Welder 2 · Draughtsman (Mech) 3 · Draughtsman (Civil) 3 · Motor Mechanic 2 |
Vocational Apprentice (15)
UR 8, OBC 3, SC 2, ST 1, EWS 1 | Multipurpose Health Worker 7 · Medical Lab Technician 4 · Construction Engineering Technology 4 |
Qualification and Stipend
| Category | Qualification and stipend |
|---|
| Engineering Graduate | B.E./B.Tech in the relevant discipline, first class with at least 60% (or 6.32 CGPA)
Stipend: ₹12,300 |
| Non-Engineering Graduate | B.Sc. (Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Electronics or Computer Science), B.Com. or B.A., first class with at least 60% (or 6.32 CGPA)
Stipend: ₹12,300 |
| Technician (Diploma) | Diploma in the relevant discipline, first class with at least 60% (or 6.32 CGPA)
Stipend: ₹10,900 |
| Trade (ITI) | SSLC/SSC + ITI/NTC in the relevant trade from NCVT
Stipend: ₹9,600 |
| Vocational | Two-year vocational course certificate after secondary school, recognised by AICTE
Stipend: ₹9,600 |
- Graduate and diploma applicants must have passed in 2022 or later.
- Sandwich course, short-term or certificate course holders, and those pursuing higher studies, are not eligible.
- Anyone who has done or is doing apprenticeship under the Apprentices Act, or has one year or more of work experience, cannot apply.
- The notification does not give an age limit.
- CGPA is converted to percentage by your institution's formula, or by multiplying by 9.5 if there is none.
How to Apply (two steps)
- Register on the apprenticeship portal: the notification asks you to register on NATS (nats.education.gov.in) / the NAPS portal (apprenticeship.gov.in). Upload your degree/diploma certificate and a government ID. Note the enrolment / apprenticeship registration number.
- Make sure your Aadhaar is seeded with your bank account and enabled for DBT, as the stipend is paid this way.
- Apply on UMANG: register and log in at web.umang.gov.in, search for "SDSC SHAR Apprenticeship", choose the position and fill in the form.
- Upload your photo, signature, certificates (10th, 12th, ITI, diploma or degree; JPG/JPEG/PNG, up to 1 MB) and caste/EWS/PwBD certificates if applicable. Enter marks exactly as on your consolidated marksheet.
- Submit by 26 November 2026 and keep a copy. No changes are allowed after submission.
Selection
- A category-wise (UR/OBC/SC/ST/EWS) merit list based on academic marks is prepared for each discipline or trade.
- Shortlisted applicants are called for document verification with original certificates. No travelling allowance is paid.
- Selected apprentices sign an apprenticeship contract and submit a medical fitness certificate at joining.
- Shared accommodation in SHAR colonies may be given, subject to availability.
- Apprenticeship does not give any claim to a job at SDSC SHAR or ISRO.
Questions can be emailed to apprenticeship@shar.gov.in; phone enquiries are not taken.
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