The ISRO Telemetry Tracking and Command Network (ISTRAC) under the Department of Space, Government of India, has released the official notification for ISRO ISTRAC Apprentice Recruitment 2026. A total of 95 Apprentice vacancies have been announced for Graduate Apprentice, Diploma Apprentice, and ITI Trade Apprentice positions under Advertisement No. ISTRAC:01:2026.

Eligible candidates holding B.E./B.Tech, Diploma, ITI, B.Sc. (CS/IT), or MLISc. qualifications can apply for these apprenticeship opportunities. The apprenticeship training period will be 12 months, and applications are accepted through Email Mode Only. The last date to submit applications is 31 July 2026.

This recruitment offers an excellent opportunity for fresh graduates, diploma holders, and ITI candidates to gain valuable experience at one of India’s premier space research organizations.

ISRO ISTRAC Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Highlights

Particulars	Details
Organization	ISRO Telemetry Tracking & Command Network (ISTRAC)
Department	Department of Space, Government of India
Advertisement No.	ISTRAC:01:2026
Post Name	Graduate, Diploma & ITI Trade Apprentice
Total Vacancies	95 Posts
Training Duration	12 Months
Application Mode	Email Only
Notification Date	22 June 2026
Last Date to Apply	31 July 2026
Training Locations	Bengaluru, Lucknow, Sri Vijaya Puram
Official Website	istrac.gov.in

ISRO ISTRAC Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Important Dates

Event	Date
Notification Release Date	22 June 2026
Application Start Date	22 June 2026
Last Date to Apply	31 July 2026
Interview (Lucknow)	27-28 August 2026
Interview (Sri Vijaya Puram)	03-04 September 2026
Interview (Bengaluru)	09-11 September 2026

ISRO ISTRAC Vacancy 2026

Graduate Apprentice Trainee Vacancies

Post Code	Discipline	Bengaluru	Lucknow	Sri Vijaya Puram	Total
GA01	Computer Science Engineering & Allied	20	2	1	23
GA02	Electronics & Communication Engineering & Allied	20	5	3	28
GA03	Electrical & Electronics Engineering & Allied	2	1	0	3
GA04	Mechanical Engineering & Allied	3	1	0	4
GA05	Civil Engineering	1	0	0	1
GA06	B.Sc. (CS/IT)	0	0	1	1
GA07	Library Science (MLISc.)	1	1	0	2
Total	—	47	10	5	62

Diploma Apprentice Trainee Vacancies

Post Code	Discipline	Bengaluru	Lucknow	Sri Vijaya Puram	Total
DA01	Mechanical Engineering	2	1	0	3
DA02	Electrical & Electronics Engineering	1	1	1	3
DA03	Electronics & Communication Engineering	4	1	1	6
DA04	Civil Engineering	1	0	0	1
DA05	Computer Science Engineering	5	1	1	7
DA06	Commercial Practice	5	0	0	5
Total	—	18	4	3	25

ITI Trade Apprentice Vacancies

Post Code	Trade	Bengaluru	Lucknow	Sri Vijaya Puram	Total
TA01	Electronics Mechanic	3	1	0	4
TA02	Machinist	1	0	0	1
TA03	Electrical	1	0	0	1
TA04	IT-TSM	0	0	1	1
TA05	Fitter	0	0	1	1
Total	—	5	1	2	8

Overall Vacancy Summary

Category	Vacancies
Graduate Apprentice	62
Diploma Apprentice	25
ITI Trade Apprentice	8
Grand Total	95

ISRO ISTRAC Eligibility Criteria 2026

Candidates must fulfill all eligibility conditions prescribed by ISTRAC.

Nationality

Criteria	Requirement
Nationality	Indian Citizen
Apprenticeship Status	Should not have undergone apprenticeship earlier
Work Experience	Less than 1 year experience

Educational Qualification

Graduate Apprentice

Post Code	Qualification
GA01-GA05	B.E./B.Tech in Relevant Engineering Discipline
GA06	B.Sc. (Computer Science / IT)
GA07	Master of Library & Information Science (MLISc.)

Diploma Apprentice

Post Code	Qualification
DA01-DA05	Diploma in Relevant Engineering Discipline
DA06	Diploma in Commercial Practice

ITI Trade Apprentice

Post Code	Qualification
TA01	ITI Electronics Mechanic
TA02	ITI Machinist
TA03	ITI Electrician
TA04	ITI IT-TSM
TA05	ITI Fitter

Year of Passing Criteria

Requirement	Details
Eligible Passing Years	2024, 2025, 2026
Mode of Study	Regular Candidates Only
Private/Correspondence Courses	Not Eligible
Sandwich Courses	Not Eligible

NATS Registration Requirement

Requirement	Status
NATS Registration	Mandatory
Portal	nats.education.gov.in
NATS Enrollment Number	Required in Application

Age Limit

Age will be governed as per Apprenticeship Rules and Government guidelines.

Application Fee

Category	Application Fee
General	Nil
OBC	Nil
SC	Nil
ST	Nil
EWS	Nil
Female	Nil
PwBD	Nil

Fee Details

Particulars	Details
Application Fee	No Fee
Processing Fee	Nil
Mode of Application	Email Only

ISRO ISTRAC Selection Process 2026

The selection process consists of the following stages:

Stage	Process
Stage 1	Application Screening
Stage 2	Academic Merit Based Shortlisting
Stage 3	Document Verification
Stage 4	Personal Interview
Stage 5	Final Merit List

Selection Criteria

Component	Weightage
Academic Performance	Considered
Interview Performance	Considered
Document Verification	Mandatory

ISRO ISTRAC Stipend 2026

Monthly Stipend

Category	Monthly Stipend
Graduate Apprentice	₹12,300/-
Diploma Apprentice	₹10,900/-
ITI Trade Apprentice	₹9,600/-

Training Duration

Particulars	Details
Training Period	12 Months
Type of Engagement	Apprenticeship
Extension	Not Applicable
Regular Employment Guarantee	No

Interview Schedule

Location	Interview Dates	Reporting Time
Lucknow	27-28 August 2026	8:30 AM
Sri Vijaya Puram	03-04 September 2026	8:30 AM
Bengaluru	09-11 September 2026	8:30 AM

Documents Required

Document	Required
Degree/Diploma/ITI Certificate	Yes
All Semester Mark Sheets	Yes
Class 10 Certificate	Yes
PUC/12th Certificate	Yes
NATS Enrollment Number	Yes
Identity Proof	Yes
Caste Certificate	If Applicable
PwBD Certificate	If Applicable
Medical Fitness Certificate	At Joining

How to Apply for ISRO ISTRAC Apprentice Recruitment 2026

Step-by-Step Application Process

Step	Process
1	Register on NATS Portal
2	Obtain NATS Enrollment Number
3	Prepare Required Documents
4	Choose Preferred Training Location
5	Compose Email Application
6	Mention Post Code in Subject Line
7	Attach Documents
8	Send Email Before 31 July 2026

Location Wise Email IDs

Centre	Email ID
Bengaluru	apprmt_blr@istrac.gov.in
Lucknow	apprmt_lko@istrac.gov.in
Sri Vijaya Puram	apprmt_ixz@istrac.gov.in

Important Links

Description	Link
Official Notification	Download PDF
Official Website	istrac.gov.in
NATS Registration	nats.education.gov.in
Bengaluru Application	apprmt_blr@istrac.gov.in
Lucknow Application	apprmt_lko@istrac.gov.in
Sri Vijaya Puram Application	apprmt_ixz@istrac.gov.in

Key Takeaways

Feature	Details
Total Vacancies	95
Application Mode	Email Only
Application Fee	Free
Training Duration	12 Months
Graduate Stipend	₹12,300/-
Diploma Stipend	₹10,900/-
ITI Stipend	₹9,600/-
Last Date to Apply	31 July 2026

Final Thoughts on ISRO ISTRAC Apprentice Recruitment 2026

The ISRO ISTRAC Apprentice Recruitment 2026 is a golden opportunity for engineering graduates, diploma holders, ITI candidates, and library science professionals to gain practical training experience at India’s premier space organization. With 95 apprentice vacancies, attractive monthly stipends, and exposure to advanced space tracking and communication systems, this apprenticeship program can significantly boost a candidate’s career prospects.

Interested candidates should complete their NATS registration and submit their applications before the closing date of 31 July 2026. Since there is no application fee and no written examination, eligible candidates should not miss this opportunity.

FAQs

Q1. How many vacancies are available in ISRO ISTRAC Apprentice Recruitment 2026?

95 vacancies.

Q2. What is the last date to apply?

31 July 2026.

Q3. What is the application mode?

Email only.

Q4. Is there any application fee?

No.

Q5. What is the stipend for Graduate Apprentices?

₹12,300/- per month.

Q6. What is the stipend for Diploma Apprentices?

₹10,900/- per month.

Q7. What is the stipend for ITI Apprentices?

₹9,600/- per month.

Q8. Is NATS registration mandatory?

Yes.

Q9. What is the training duration?

12 months.

Q10. Is there any written examination?

No, selection is based on shortlisting and interview.