ISRO ISTRAC Apprentice Recruitment 2026: Your Gateway to Space Sector Careers
The Indian Space Research Organisation has just announced its latest recruitment drive for 95 Apprentice positions at the ISRO Telemetry Tracking and Command Network (ISTRAC). This is your chance to kickstart a career in the prestigious space sector if you’re a Graduate, Diploma, or ITI pass-out.
What’s exciting about this opportunity? You’ll get hands-on training for 12 months with a competitive monthly stipend. The recruitment is for Advt. No. ISTRAC:01:2026, and the last date to apply is July 31, 2026.
Quick Overview
- Organization: ISRO Telemetry Tracking and Command Network (ISRO ISTRAC)
- Apply Mode: Email Only
- Job Type: Apprenticeship Training (Contract) – 12 months only
- Advt. No. ISTRAC:01:2026
- Post Name: Apprentice
- Vacancies: 95
Eligibility Criteria: What You Need to Qualify
Educational Qualifications
- Graduate Apprentice (GA01-GA06): B.E./B.Tech in relevant engineering discipline from any recognized University. For GA07 (Library Science): MLISc. (Library and Information Science).
- Diploma Apprentice (DA01-DA06): Diploma in Engineering from a recognized State Board in the respective discipline. DA06 requires Diploma in Commercial Practice.
- ITI Trade Apprentice (TA01-TA05): ITI certificate in the concerned trade from any recognized University.
How They’ll Select You
The selection process is straightforward. Your application goes through initial screening, followed by document verification and interview. The panel considers your academic scores in your Degree/Diploma/ITI level and your interview performance. Your position in the final panel determines your selection for the apprenticeship positions.
Only shortlisted candidates receive email notifications. Remember, those called for document verification/interview don’t get traveling allowance.
How to Apply: Step-by-Step Guide
Applications are accepted exclusively via email—no online portal or postal applications. You’ll need to send separate emails to each location if applying to multiple places.
Step-by-Step Application Process
- Register on the NATS portal at nats.education.gov.in and get your NATS Enrolment Number.
- Prepare scanned copies of: Final Degree/Diploma/ITI Certificate (or final year/semester mark sheet if certificate is awaited), Class X and Pre-University marks card/certificate, and your NATS Enrolment Number.
- Compose an email to the correct location-specific email ID (see table below).
- In the Subject Line, mention the Post Code – e.g., “Application for Post Code: GA02”.
- In the body of the email, clearly state: Name, Contact Number, Degree/Diploma/ITI Details, Year of Passing, and NATS Enrolment ID.
- Attach all required documents and send before July 31, 2026.
Important Dates to Remember
- 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
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