ISRO SDSC SHAR Recruitment 2026: 400 Apprentice – Apply Online @ shar.gov.in

Post-Wise Vacancy & Monthly Stipend

A total of 400 apprenticeship training positions are distributed across six categories. The following table lists each apprenticeship category with vacancies and the prescribed monthly stipend for the 12-month training period.

Discipline-Wise Vacancy Breakdown – Engineering Graduate Apprentice (50 Posts)

Discipline-Wise Vacancy Breakdown – Non-Engineering Graduate Apprentice (60 Posts)

Discipline-Wise Vacancy Breakdown – Technician Apprentice (35 Posts)

Trade-Wise Vacancy Breakdown – Trade Apprentice (180 Posts)

Vocational Apprentice – 15 Posts

Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualification

• Engineering Graduate Apprentice: B.E./B.Tech in the relevant discipline from a recognized university or institute. Candidates must have passed with first class (at least 60% marks or 6.32 CGPA). Passing year must be 2022 or later.
• Non-Engineering Graduate Apprentice: B.Sc (Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Electronics, or Computer Science), B.Com, or B.A. from a recognized university or institute. First class with at least 60% marks or 6.32 CGPA. Passing year must be 2022 or later.
• Technician Apprentice (Diploma): Diploma in the relevant discipline from a recognized university or institute. First class with at least 60% marks or 6.32 CGPA. Passing year must be 2022 or later.
• DCCP Apprentice: Diploma in Commercial and Computer Practice.
• Trade Apprentice: SSLC/SSC with ITI/NTC in the relevant trade from NCVT.
• Vocational Apprentice: Certificate in the relevant vocational course involving two years of study after secondary school education, recognized by AICTE.

Key Eligibility Conditions

• Only Indian nationals are eligible to apply.
• Graduate and diploma candidates must have passed their qualification in 2022 or later.
• Candidates who have already completed or are currently undergoing apprenticeship training are not eligible.
• Applicants with one year or more of professional experience in an organization are not eligible.
• Sandwich-course certificates, short-term or certificate courses, and candidates currently pursuing higher studies are not eligible.
• Candidates who have been terminated or have withdrawn from previous apprenticeship training are not eligible.
• No specific minimum or maximum numerical age limit is prescribed in this notification.

Selection Process & Screening Clause

Selection for SDSC SHAR Apprenticeship 2026 will be based on academic merit and document verification. There is no written examination or interview in the selection procedure.

1. Academic Merit List: Category-wise merit lists (UR, OBC, SC, ST, EWS) will be prepared based on the marks obtained in the relevant educational qualification.
2. Discipline-Wise Shortlisting: Candidates will be shortlisted as per their rank in the merit list for the respective discipline, branch, trade, or subject.
3. Document Verification: Shortlisted candidates must attend document verification with original certificates at SDSC SHAR premises. The date and venue will be communicated to shortlisted candidates.
4. Final Engagement: Only candidates who attend document verification and satisfy all prescribed eligibility requirements will be considered for apprenticeship engagement.

No travelling allowance or daily allowance (TA/DA) will be paid to candidates attending document verification. Selection is subject to satisfactory verification of qualifications, marks, and supporting documents.

Training Duration & Contractual Nature

The apprenticeship training duration is 12 months, commencing from the execution of the apprenticeship contract. Selected candidates must execute the contract in accordance with the Apprentices Act, 1961 and submit a medical fitness certificate at the time of joining.

Completion of apprenticeship training does not create any claim to temporary, ad hoc, or permanent employment at SDSC SHAR, any ISRO centre, or any Department of Space unit.

How to Apply Online

1. Visit the NATS portal at nats.education.gov.in or the National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme portal at www.apprenticeship.gov.in, as applicable, and complete apprenticeship registration.
2. Upload the applicable Degree/Diploma certificate and valid government-issued identification documents during portal registration.
3. Retain the generated Enrolment Number or Apprenticeship Registration Number.
4. Ensure your Aadhaar number is linked to your bank account and enabled for Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).
5. Visit the UMANG portal at web.umang.gov.in and register or log in.
6. Search for SDSC SHAR Apprenticeship, select the appropriate apprenticeship position, and enter the required details.
7. Upload supporting documents in JPG, JPEG, or PNG format (maximum 1 MB per document), along with the prescribed photograph, signature, and category certificate.
8. Verify educational qualification, marks, passing year, category, and all other details before final submission.
9. Submit the online application on or before 26 November 2026 and retain a copy for reference.

No changes will be permitted after final submission. Applications submitted through any mode other than the prescribed online portal will not be accepted.

Required Documents & Instructions for Candidates

• 10th / SSC Certificate as Proof of Date of Birth
• Intermediate Certificate (where applicable)
• ITI / NTC Certificate from NCVT (for Trade Apprentices, where applicable)
• Diploma Certificate and Consolidated Mark Sheets (for Technician Apprentices, where applicable)
• B.E./B.Tech, B.Sc, B.Com, or B.A. Degree Certificates and Consolidated Mark Sheets (for Graduate Apprentices, where applicable)
• Relevant Vocational Course Certificate recognized by AICTE (for Vocational Apprentices, where applicable)
• Valid Government-Issued Photo Identity Proof (Aadhaar / Voter ID / PAN)
• Recent Passport-size Photograph and Scanned Signature
• Valid SC / ST / OBC-NCL Certificate in Central Government prescribed format (if applicable)
• EWS Income and Asset Certificate valid for 2026-27 (if applicable)
• PwBD Certificate and Unique Disability Identity Card (if applicable)
• NATS / Apprenticeship Registration Number

Supporting educational documents must be uploaded in JPG, JPEG, or PNG format with a maximum file size of 1 MB. Photograph, signature, and category documents must follow the format and size instructions displayed on the UMANG portal.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the last date to apply for ISRO SDSC SHAR Apprentice Recruitment 2026?

The last date to submit the online application is 26 November 2026. The application window opens on 06 November 2026 and closes on 26 November 2026. Applications submitted after this date through any mode will not be accepted.

Where do I submit the SDSC SHAR Apprentice 2026 application?

The application must be submitted online through the UMANG portal at web.umang.gov.in. Before applying on UMANG, candidates must complete apprenticeship registration on the NATS portal (nats.education.gov.in) or the apprenticeship portal (www.apprenticeship.gov.in) and obtain their Enrolment Number.

Is there an application fee for SDSC SHAR Apprentice 2026?

No. The official notification does not prescribe any application fee. Candidates can apply without paying any fee.

What is the nature of the employment for SDSC SHAR Apprentice positions?

This is an apprenticeship training position of 12 months duration under the Apprentices Act, 1961. It is a temporary training engagement, not a permanent government job. Upon completion of training, candidates do not acquire any claim to temporary, ad hoc, or permanent employment at SDSC SHAR or any ISRO or Department of Space centre.

What is the monthly stipend for ISRO SDSC SHAR Apprenticeship 2026?

The monthly stipend varies by category: Engineering Graduate Apprentice and Non-Engineering Graduate Apprentice: Rs. 12,300; Technician Apprentice: Rs. 10,900; Trade Apprentice and Vocational Apprentice: Rs. 9,600. DCCP stipend should be verified with SDSC SHAR as it is not separately specified in the notification.

What is the selection process for SDSC SHAR Apprentice 2026?

Selection is based on academic merit and document verification only. There is no written examination or interview. Category-wise merit lists are prepared based on marks in the relevant qualification, and shortlisted candidates attend document verification at SDSC SHAR. No TA/DA is provided for document verification attendance.