ISRO ISTRAC Apprentices Recruitment 2026 Notification Out - Apply for 95 Graduate, Diploma & ITI Apprentice Posts
ISRO Telemetry Tracking and Command Network (ISTRAC), Department of Space, Government of India
ISRO Telemetry Tracking and Command Network (ISTRAC) has invited applications for 95 Apprentice posts under Graduate, Diploma and ITI Trade categories. Eligible candidates can apply through email mode on or before 31 July 2026. The apprenticeship training will be conducted at Bengaluru, Lucknow and Sri Vijaya Puram centres.
Vacancy Details
| Organization Name | ISRO Telemetry Tracking and Command Network (ISTRAC), Department of Space, Government of India |
| Examination Name | ISRO ISTRAC Apprentice Recruitment 2026 |
| Advertisement No. | ISTRAC:01:2026 |
| Post Name |
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| Total Vacancies | 95 |
| Job Type | Apprentice Jobs |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Location | All India |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| NOTIFICATION_DATE | 22 June 2026 |
| APPLICATION_START_DATE | 22 June 2026 |
| LAST_DATE_TO_APPLY | 31 July 2026 |
| INTERVIEW_LUCKNOW | 27 August 2026 |
| INTERVIEW_LUCKNOW_END | 28 August 2026 |
| INTERVIEW_SRI_VIJAYA_PURAM | 03 September 2026 |
| INTERVIEW_SRI_VIJAYA_PURAM_END | 04 September 2026 |
| INTERVIEW_BENGALURU | 09 September 2026 |
| INTERVIEW_BENGALURU_END | 11 September 2026 |
Eligibility Criteria
Qualification: B.E./B.Tech, Diploma, ITI, MLISc.
Graduate Apprentice (GA01-GA06): B.E./B.Tech in relevant Engineering discipline from a recognised University. Graduate Apprentice (GA07): 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. ITI Trade Apprentice (TA01-TA05): ITI Certificate in the concerned trade from a recognised institution. Additional Eligibility Conditions: Only Indian Nationals are eligible. Candidates must have passed their qualifying examination in 2024, 2025 or 2026 only. Only regular candidates are eligible. Private, correspondence and sandwich course candidates are not eligible. NATS registration is mandatory. Candidates having one year or more work experience are not eligible. Candidates currently undergoing apprenticeship elsewhere are not eligible.
Salary Structure
| Component | Amount |
|---|---|
| Graduate Apprentice Trainee | ₹12,300/- Per Month |
| Diploma Apprentice Trainee | ₹10,900/- Per Month |
| ITI Trade Apprentice | ₹9,600/- Per Month |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| All Categories | Nil |
Documents Required
- Final Degree/Diploma/ITI Certificate
- Final Year/Semester Mark Sheet (if certificate awaited)
- Class X Marksheet/Certificate
- Pre-University Marksheet/Certificate
- All Semester Mark Sheets
- NATS Enrolment Number
- Government Photo ID Proof
- Caste Certificate (if applicable)
- Disability Certificate (if applicable)
- Medical Fitness Certificate
- Recent Passport Size Photograph
Selection Process
- 1Application Scrutiny
- 2Shortlisting
- 3Document Verification
- 4Interview
- 5Merit Panel Preparation
- 6Final Induction
Exam Pattern
There is no written examination for ISRO ISTRAC Apprentice Recruitment 2026. Eligible candidates will be shortlisted based on academic performance and called for document verification and interview.
Syllabus
ISRO ISTRAC has not prescribed any official written syllabus for apprentice recruitment. Candidates should prepare their core academic subjects and ensure all original documents are available during the interview process.
How To Apply
Visit the NATS portal at https://nats.education.gov.in and complete registration. Obtain the NATS Enrolment Number. Prepare scanned copies of all required documents. Choose the training location for which you want to apply. Compose an email to the respective location-specific email ID. Mention the Post Code in the subject line (Example: Application for Post Code: GA02). Include personal details, qualification details, year of passing and NATS Enrolment ID in the email body. Attach all required documents. Send the email application before 31 July 2026. Keep a copy of the sent email for future reference.
Important Instructions
Application mode is strictly through email only. Separate emails must be sent for each training location. NATS registration is mandatory before applying. Only candidates who passed in 2024, 2025 or 2026 are eligible. Applications without NATS Enrolment Number will be rejected. Private, correspondence and sandwich course candidates are not eligible. No travelling allowance will be paid for interview/document verification. No request for change of interview venue or posting location will be entertained. Apprenticeship training does not guarantee regular employment in ISRO.
Job Description
Introduction ISRO Telemetry Tracking and Command Network (ISTRAC), functioning under the Department of Space, Government of India, has released the ISRO ISTRAC Apprentices Recruitment 2026 notification for Apprentice positions. The recruitment aims to provide one-year apprenticeship training to eligible candidates in various engineering and technical disciplines. Vacancy Overview A total of 95 apprentice vacancies have been announced under Graduate, Diploma and ITI Trade Apprentice categories. Training will be conducted at Bengaluru, Lucknow and Sri Vijaya Puram centres. The recruitment is being conducted under Advertisement No. ISTRAC:01:2026. Eligibility Candidates applying for Graduate Apprentice posts must possess a B.E./B.Tech degree in the relevant discipline. MLISc qualified candidates are eligible for Library Science Apprentice posts. Diploma holders in relevant engineering branches and ITI certificate holders in notified trades are also eligible. Only Indian Nationals who passed their qualifying examination during 2024, 2025 or 2026 can apply. NATS registration is compulsory for all applicants. Age Limit The official notification has not specified any minimum or maximum age limit for apprentice engagement. Salary Selected candidates will receive monthly stipends according to apprentice category. Graduate Apprentices will receive ₹12,300 per month, Diploma Apprentices ₹10,900 per month and ITI Trade Apprentices ₹9,600 per month. Selection Process The selection process includes application scrutiny, shortlisting based on academic performance, document verification and interview. No written examination will be conducted for this recruitment. Application Process Candidates must first register on the NATS portal and obtain an enrolment number. Applications should be submitted through email along with required documents. Separate applications are required for each training location. Important Dates The notification was issued on 22 June 2026 and the last date to apply is 31 July 2026. Interviews are scheduled between August and September 2026 at different centres. Conclusion ISRO ISTRAC Apprentices Recruitment 2026 provides a valuable opportunity for fresh graduates, diploma holders and ITI candidates to gain professional training experience at ISRO. Eligible candidates should complete the application process before the deadline.
