ISRO VSSC Apprentice Recruitment 2026-27 – Walk-In Interview for 460 Vacancies
The prestigious Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC) under ISRO (Indian Space Research Organisation), Department of Space, has announced a unique opportunity for graduates and diploma holders. For the training year 2026-27, VSSC invites eligible candidates to join as Apprentice Trainees through a direct walk-in interview scheduled on 25th July 2026. A total of 460 vacancies are available across Graduate and Technician Apprentice posts spanning multiple disciplines. This offline recruitment process facilitates direct interaction and verification without an online application system.
इसरो के विक्रम साराभाई अंतरिक्ष केंद्र (VSSC), जो अंतरिक्ष विभाग के अंतर्गत आता है, ने 2026-27 के प्रशिक्षण वर्ष के लिए स्नातक एवं डिप्लोमा होल्डर्स के लिए अप्रेंटिस ट्रेनी पदों पर भर्ती निकाली है। कुल 460 पदों (ग्रेजुएट और टेक्नीशियन अप्रेंटिस) के लिए 25 जुलाई, 2026 को वॉक-इन इंटरव्यू का आयोजन किया जाएगा। यह प्रक्रिया पूरी तरह ऑफलाइन है, जिसमें उम्मीदवारों को व्यक्तिगत रूप से दस्तावेज सत्यापन और चयन के लिए उपस्थित होना होगा।
| Organization / संगठन | Post Name / पद का नाम | Total Vacancies / कुल पद | Qualification / योग्यता | Age Limit / आयु सीमा | Application Dates / आवेदन तिथि | Application Mode / आवेदन का तरीका | Official Website / आधिकारिक वेबसाइट |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC), ISRO विक्रम साराभाई अंतरिक्ष केंद्र (VSSC), इसरो |
Graduate Apprentice & Technician Apprentice ग्रेजुएट अप्रेंटिस एवं टेक्नीशियन अप्रेंटिस |
460 (273 Graduate + 187 Technician) 460 (273 ग्रेजुएट + 187 टेक्नीशियन) |
Graduate: Degree in Engineering/Hotel Mgmt/General Stream Technician: Diploma in Engineering / Commercial Practice स्नातक: इंजीनियरिंग / होटल मैनेजमेंट / सामान्य क्षेत्र तकनीशियन: इंजीनियरिंग / वाणिज्यिक प्रैक्टिस डिप्लोमा |
Graduate: Up to 28 years (UR) Technician: Up to 30/26 years (Diploma streams) (Age relaxation as per govt. rules) स्नातक: 28 वर्ष तक (सामान्य) तकनीशियन: 30/26 वर्ष तक (सरकारी नियमों अनुसार आयु छूट) |
Notification: 17 July 2026 Walk-in Interview: 25 July 2026 नोटिफिकेशन: 17 जुलाई 2026 वॉक-इन इंटरव्यू: 25 जुलाई 2026 |
Walk-in / Offline only केवल वॉक-इन / ऑफलाइन |
https://www.vssc.gov.in https://www.vssc.gov.in |
VSSC Apprentice Recruitment 2026-27 Overview / भर्ती अवलोकन
The apprenticeship positions are divided into two major categories:
- Graduate Apprentice (273 posts): For engineering graduates, hotel management degree holders, and general stream graduates.
- Technician Apprentice (187 posts): For diploma holders in engineering and commercial practice.
प्रशिक्षण की अवधि 1 वर्ष होगी, जिसमें स्नातक अप्रेंटिस को मासिक स्टाइपेंड ₹12,300 और तकनीशियन अप्रेंटिस को ₹10,900 दिया जाएगा।
Vacancy Details / पदों का विवरण
| Discipline / विषय | Graduate Apprentice Posts / ग्रेजुएट पद | Technician Apprentice Posts / तकनीशियन पद |
|---|---|---|
| Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering / एयरोनॉटिकल/एयरोस्पेस इंजीनियरिंग | 15 | - |
| Chemical Engineering / केमिकल इंजीनियरिंग | 10 | 25 |
| Civil Engineering / सिविल इंजीनियरिंग | 12 | 8 |
| Computer Science/Engineering / कंप्यूटर साइंस/इंजीनियरिंग | 20 | 15 |
| Electrical Engineering / इलेक्ट्रिकल इंजीनियरिंग | 12 | 10 |
| Electronics Engineering / इलेक्ट्रॉनिक्स इंजीनियरिंग | 43 | 40 |
| Mechanical Engineering / मैकेनिकल इंजीनियरिंग | 45 | 50 |
| Metallurgy / धातुकर्म | 6 | - |
| Production Engineering / उत्पादन इंजीनियरिंग | 4 | - |
| Fire & Safety Engineering / अग्नि एवं सुरक्षा इंजीनियरिंग | 2 | - |
| Hotel Management / Catering Technology / होटल मैनेजमेंट / कैटरिंग तकनीक | 4 | - |
| General Stream Graduates / सामान्य धाराधारक (Non-Engineering) | 100 | - |
| Diploma in Commercial Practice / वाणिज्यिक प्रैक्टिस डिप्लोमा | - | 25 |
| Total / कुल | 273 | 187 |
Eligibility Criteria / पात्रता मापदंड
Educational Qualification / शैक्षिक योग्यता
- Graduate Apprentice: Candidates must have a relevant engineering degree (four-year or lateral entry three-year) with minimum 65% marks or 6.84 CGPA.
For Hotel Management: First class degree with minimum 60% marks.
For General Stream Graduates: Bachelor's degree with minimum 60% marks or 6.32 CGPA. - Technician Apprentice: First-class diploma in engineering (three years) or diploma in commercial practice with minimum 6.32 CGPA.
Age Limit (As on 31 July 2026) / आयु सीमा (31 जुलाई 2026 के अनुसार)
General category candidates must be below 28 years for Graduate Apprentices and between 26-30 years for various Technician Apprenticeships. Age relaxation is as per government norms for OBC, SC, ST, and PwBD candidates.
Other Conditions / अन्य शर्तें
- Only Indian nationals are eligible.
- Candidates with prior apprenticeship or one year or more of work experience are ineligible.
- Candidates must not have passed their degree/diploma more than 5 years before the application date.
Selection Process / चयन प्रक्रिया
VSSC recruitment follows a straightforward walk-in interview process:
- Document Verification at the venue with original certificates and self-attested copies.
- Distribution and submission of application forms after document scrutiny.
- Merit list preparation based on qualifying examination marks.
- Panel formation and selection from the merit list subject to vacancy availability.
- Registration of selected apprentices on the NATS 2.0 portal for formal contractual engagement.
How to Apply / आवेदन कैसे करें
There is no online application process for this recruitment. Interested and eligible candidates must attend the walk-in interview in person with the required documents at:
Karthika Thirunal Government V&GHSS for Girls, Manacaud, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
Date & Time: 25 July 2026, 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Candidates should carry original certificates and attested copies including degree/diploma, mark sheets, proof of age, caste/category certificates (if applicable), photo, and experience certificate (if any).
Stipend Details / वेतन सूचना
| Category / श्रेणी | Monthly Stipend / मासिक स्टाइपेंड |
|---|---|
| Graduate Apprentice / ग्रेजुएट अप्रेंटिस | ₹12,300 / माह |
| Technician Apprentice / तकनीशियन अप्रेंटिस | ₹10,900 / माह |
Important Dates / आवश्यक तिथियाँ
- Notification Release: 17 July 2026
- Walk-In Interview: 25 July 2026 (Saturday), 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM
- Age Calculation Date: 31 July 2026
Documents Required / आवश्यक दस्तावेज
- Degree/Diploma certificate (provisional/final) and consolidated mark sheets.
- Proof of date of birth (SSC, SSLC, AISSE, ICSE certificate).
- Experience certificate (if applicable) and recent passport size photograph.
- Category certificates - SC/ST, OBC-NCL, EWS, PwBD (as applicable) issued by competent authority.
Common Mistakes to Avoid / आम गलतियाँ जिन्हें बचें
- अर्ज़ी के समय केवल फोटोकॉपी लेकर आने की गलती न करें – असली दस्तावेज साथ लेकर आएं।
- CGPA से खुद से प्रतिशत कन्वर्शन न करें, केवल प्रमाणपत्र पर अंक मान्य हैं।
- पांच साल की सीमा से अधिक पुराने प्रमाणपत्र के साथ आवेदन न करें।
- OBC उम्मीदवार कृपया ताजा और सही फॉर्मेट में एनसीएल प्रमाणपत्र लेकर आएं।
- ऑनलाइन आवेदन खोजने की गलती न करें – यह केवल वॉक-इन प्रक्रिया है।
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) / अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले प्रश्न
Q1. How many vacancies are available?A1. There are 460 vacancies: 273 Graduate Apprentice and 187 Technician Apprentice posts.
Q2. What is the date of the walk-in selection drive?
A2. The interview is on 25 July 2026 from 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM at Thiruvananthapuram.
Q3. Can I apply online?
A3. No, applications are only accepted in person on the walk-in interview date.
Q4. What stipend is offered?
A4. Graduate Apprentices get ₹12,300 per month; Technician Apprentices get ₹10,900 per month.
Q5. What is the age eligibility?
A5. Graduates: Up to 28 years (UR); Technicians: 26-30 years depending on diploma type; relaxations apply.
Q6. What documents do I need?
A6. Original degree/diploma certificates, mark sheets, age proof, category certificates, photo, experience certificates (if any).
Q7. Can those who already completed apprenticeship apply?
A7. No, candidates with prior apprenticeship training or work experience of one year or more are not eligible.
Q8. Does apprenticeship guarantee a job?
A8. No, completing apprenticeship does not guarantee employment at VSSC or ISRO.
Official Links / आधिकारिक लिंक
Conclusion / निष्कर्ष
VSSC’s apprenticeship recruitment is an excellent opportunity for fresh engineering graduates, diploma holders, and degree holders in hotel management or general streams to begin their career with India’s premier space research organization. Interested candidates are advised to prepare diligent documentation and attend the walk-in drive on time. Since this is a walk-in
