📋 Complete Advertisement & Guidelines
Graduate Apprentice and Technician Apprentice
The Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC), ISRO's premier space research centre, invites applications for the engagement of Graduate and Technician Apprentices for the training year 2026-27. This is a walk-in selection drive with a total of 460 vacancies. Eligible candidates with engineering degrees, diplomas, or bachelor's degrees in relevant disciplines can attend the drive.
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | VSSC, ISRO |
| Post Names | Graduate Apprentice, Technician Apprentice |
| Total Vacancies | 460 (273 Graduate + 187 Technician) |
| Application Mode | Walk-in Selection Drive (No online application) |
| Walk-in Date | 25th July 2026 (9:30 AM to 5:00 PM) |
| Job Type | Apprenticeship (1 Year) |
| Official Website | vssc.gov.in |
Post-wise Vacancy Breakdown
| Discipline | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| 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 | 273 |
| Discipline | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| 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 | 187 |
Employment Type:CONTRACT (Apprenticeship)
Number of Vacancies:460
Educational Qualification:
Experience:Not required. Candidates who have already undergone apprenticeship training or have one year or more of institutional experience are not eligible.
Skills:As per the relevant discipline.
Age Limit (as on 31.07.2026):
Age relaxation: OBC - 3 years; SC/ST - 5 years; PWBD - 10 years (in addition to category relaxation).
Stipend:
Selection Procedure: Walk-in Selection Drive. Candidates are ranked on merit based on marks obtained in the qualifying examination after document verification. Induction depends on the candidate's position in the merit panel and vacancy availability.
Application Fee: No application fee is mentioned.
How to Attend the Walk-in Selection Drive
There is no online application. Candidates must attend the walk-in selection drive in person. Applications will not be accepted through any other means (postal, email, or online).
- Date & Time: 25 July 2026 (Saturday), from 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM.
- Venue: Karthika Thirunal Govt V&GHSS for Girls, Manacaud, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala.
- Documents to Carry: Bring all original documents and self-attested copies of the following:
- Degree/Diploma Certificate (Provisional/Final)
- Consolidated Mark List
- SSLC/SSC/AISSE/ICSE Certificate (as Date of Birth proof)
- Experience Certificate (if any)
- One Passport-size Photograph
- Valid Community/Caste Certificate (for SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS candidates in the prescribed format)
- Disability Certificate (for PWBD candidates)
- Process: Report to the venue, undergo document scrutiny, collect and fill the application form on the spot, and submit it.
Important: Priority is given to candidates from the Southern Region (Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Puducherry). Candidates who completed their degree/diploma before April 2022 or are awaiting final year results are not eligible.
📅 Important Dates
Notification Release Date: 17 July 2026
Walk-in Selection Drive Date: 25 July 2026 (9:30 AM to 5:00 PM)
Age Reckoning Date: 31 July 2026
Official Notification (PDF): Download Official Notification (PDF)
Official Website: https://www.vssc.gov.in
Key Instructions for Candidates
- CGPA Conversion: Conversion of CGPA to percentage is not permitted for eligibility. At least one criterion (CGPA or percentage as printed on the certificate) must independently meet the norm.
- Five-Year Window: Candidates who have completed five years from the month/year of passing as specified in the Degree/Diploma certificate are not eligible.
- Prior Apprenticeship/Experience: Candidates who have already undergone or are currently undergoing apprenticeship training, or who have one year or more of experience at any institution, are not eligible.
- NATS Registration: Selected candidates must register under a contract on the NATS 2.0 portal (www.nats.education.gov.in) immediately after induction.
- No Permanent Employment: Completion of the apprenticeship training does not confer any right to permanent employment at VSSC or any ISRO/Department of Space unit.
- Accommodation: Candidates must arrange their own accommodation during the training period.