ISRO Recruitment 2026 announced for 462 posts; Check walk-in date, eligibility criteria, documents and selection process

The Indian Space Research Organisation’s Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC) has invited applications for its 2026–27 apprentice training programme, offering a total of 462 vacancies. The selection will be conducted through a walk-in process.

Walk-in Selection on July 25

The selection drive is scheduled for July 25, 2026, and will take place at VSSC in Thiruvananthapuram. Candidates must report between 9:30 am and 5:00 pm for the process.

Application Process

Unlike regular recruitment drives, applications will not be submitted online or in advance. Interested candidates will need to apply directly on the day of the walk-in selection.

Document Verification and Shortlisting

Candidates will be shortlisted based on the verification of their documents during the selection process at the venue. Only those who meet the eligibility criteria and provide valid documents will be considered for further steps.

Vacancy Details

The Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC), under the Indian Space Research Organisation, has announced a total of 462 apprentice vacancies for the 2026–27 training cycle. The posts are divided as follows:

• Graduate Apprentice: 273 posts
• Technician Apprentice: 189 posts

Selection Venue

Candidates are required to report on July 25, 2026, at the VSSC pavilion located at:

• Karthika Thirunal Government Vocational and Higher Secondary School for Girls

Documents Required

Applicants must carry original documents along with self-attested copies of the following certificates at the time of the walk-in selection:

• Educational Qualification Certificates
• B.E/B.Tech / Bachelor in Hotel Management / Non-Engineering Graduation / Diploma Certificate (Provisional or Final)
• Consolidated mark sheet for the above qualifications (Provisional or Final)
• Proof of Date of Birth
• SSLC / SSC / AISSE / ICSE certificate

Additional Documents

• Experience certificate (if applicable)
• One recent passport-size photograph

Category-wise Certificates (If Applicable)

Candidates belonging to reserved categories must submit valid supporting documents:

• SC/ST: Community/Caste Certificate issued by the Tahsildar (Taluk Office)
• OBC: Non-creamy layer certificate issued by the Tahsildar in the prescribed Government of India format
• EWS: Income and Asset Certificate for the financial year 2026–27, issued by the Tahsildar
• PwBD: Disability certificate issued by a competent authority

Selection Process

The Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC), under the Indian Space Research Organisation, will conduct the apprentice selection without any written test or interview.

The selection will take place during the walk-in itself, where candidates will be shortlisted based on:

• Academic performance
• Fulfilment of eligibility criteria
• Verification of documents

Mandatory NATS Registration

Candidates must register on the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS) portal before attending the walk-in selection. Only those who have successfully enrolled on the portal will be permitted to participate in the recruitment process.