VSSC (ISRO) Apprentice Trainee Recruitment 2026-27: Walk-In Selection Drive on 25 July 2026
VSSC Apprentice Recruitment 2026-27 has been officially announced by Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC), Department of Space, Government of India, under Notification No. VSSC/R&R/9.2/WII-01/2026 dated 17.07.2026. Unlike a typical online application process, VSSC is conducting a walk-in Selection Drive for Graduate Apprentices (B.E/B.Tech, Hotel Management, General Stream Non-Engineering Graduates) and Technician Apprentices (Diploma in Engineering) for the training year 2026-27. Eligible candidates must appear in person at Thiruvananthapuram on 25 July 2026 with original documents — there is no online application for this drive.
Total Posts: 460 | Pay Scale: 10,900/- & 12300/- | Last Date: 25 July 2026 | Application Fee: Nil | Eligibility: UG, Hotel Management, B.Tech, Diploma | Age Limit: 18 to 43 Years |
Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|
| Organization | Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC), Department of Space, Government of India |
| Notification No. | VSSC/R&R/9.2/WII-01/2026, dated 17.07.2026 |
| Post Name | Apprentice Trainees — Graduate Apprentice & Technician Apprentice |
| Total Training Positions | 460 (273 Graduate Apprentice + 187 Technician Apprentice) |
| Training Period | One year from date of joining |
| Stipend | ₹12,300/month (Graduate Apprentice); ₹10,900/month (Technician Apprentice) |
| Mode of Selection | Walk-in Selection Drive (Direct Interview) — no online application |
| Selection Drive Date | 25 July 2026 (Saturday), 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Venue | Karthika Thirunal Govt V&GHSS for Girls, Manacaud, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala |
| Application Fee | Nil |
| Official Website | www.vssc.gov.in |
Note: Some early reports circulating online mentioned a total of 358 posts with an online application deadline of 25 July 2026. As per the official notification, this is incorrect — the actual figure is 460 training positions across Graduate and Technician Apprentice categories, and 25 July 2026 is the date of the in-person Selection Drive, not an online application deadline.
Important Dates
- Notification Released: 17 July 2026
- Selection Drive (Walk-In Interview): 25 July 2026, Saturday, 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
- Mode: No online registration — candidates must appear directly at the venue with documents
Selection Drive Venue Details
| Date, Day & Time | Venue |
|---|
25.07.2026, Saturday
9:30 AM to 5:00 PM | Karthika Thirunal Govt V&GHSS for Girls, Manacaud, Thiruvananthapuram District, Kerala |
Vacancy Details — Graduate Apprentice (Stipend ₹12,300/month)
| SI No | Discipline | No. of Positions | Essential Qualification |
|---|
| 1 | Aeronautical/Aerospace Engg. | 15 | Engineering Degree (Four/three-year duration for lateral entry) from a recognised University in the respective field with not less than 65% marks/6.84 CGPA |
| 2 | Chemical Engg. | 10 |
| 3 | Civil Engg. | 12 |
| 4 | Computer Science/Engg. | 20 |
| 5 | Electrical Engg. | 12 |
| 6 | Electronics Engg. | 43 |
| 7 | Mechanical Engg. | 45 |
| 8 | Metallurgy | 6 |
| 9 | Production Engg. | 4 |
| 10 | Fire & Safety Engg. | 2 |
| 11 | Hotel Management/Catering Technology | 4 | First Class Degree in Hotel Management/Catering Technology from a recognised University with not less than 60% marks |
| 12 | General Stream (Non-Engineering) Graduates | 100 | Bachelor's Degree (Three-year duration) from a recognised University with not less than 60% marks/6.32 CGPA. Training will be in administrative areas such as Administration, Finance & Accounts, and Purchase. |
| Total Graduate Apprentice Positions | 273 |
Vacancy Details — Technician Apprentice (Stipend ₹10,900/month)
| SI No | Discipline | No. of Positions | Essential Qualification |
|---|
| 1 | Automobile Engg. | 8 | First Class Diploma in Engineering (Three years duration) from a State Board of Technical Education |
| 2 | Chemical Engg. | 25 |
| 3 | Civil Engg. | 8 |
| 4 | Computer Science/Engg. | 15 |
| 5 | Electrical Engg. | 10 |
| 6 | Electronics Engg. | 40 |
| 7 | Instrument Technology | 6 |
| 8 | Mechanical Engg. | 50 |
| 9 | Diploma in Commercial Practice | 25 | Diploma in Commercial Practice (Three years duration) from a State Board of Technical Education with not less than 6.32 CGPA |
| Total Technician Apprentice Positions | 187 |
Note: The number of positions/vacancies is likely to change as per VSSC's requirement.
Eligibility Criteria
Age Limit (as on 31.07.2026)
| Category | UR | OBC | SC | ST |
|---|
| Graduate Apprentice (Engg & Non-Engg) | 28 | 31 | 33 | 33 |
| Graduate Apprentice – PWBD | 38 | 41 | 43 | 43 |
| Technician Apprentice (Diploma in Engg.) | 30 | 33 | 35 | 35 |
| Technician Apprentice (Diploma Engg.) – PWBD | 40 | 43 | 45 | 45 |
| Technician Apprentice (Diploma in Commercial Practice) | 26 | 29 | 31 | 31 |
| Technician Apprentice (Commercial Practice) – PWBD | 36 | 39 | 41 | 41 |
Who Is NOT Eligible
- Candidates who acquired their Degree/Diploma before April 2022.
- Candidates appearing for final-year exams or awaiting results.
- Candidates currently pursuing M.E./M.Tech.
- Candidates who have already undergone, or are currently undergoing, Apprenticeship training under the Apprentices Act 1961/1973, or have one year or more of experience from any institution as an Apprentice. Combining apprenticeship across institutions is not permitted.
- Candidates who have completed five years from the month/year of passing as per their Degree/Diploma certificate. If a candidate crosses this five-year window while empanelled or waitlisted, they will not be considered for training.
Other Eligibility Notes
- Where a university mentions both CGPA and percentage of marks on the certificate/marksheet, at least one criterion (either CGPA or percentage) must meet the eligibility norm.
- Conversion of CGPA into percentage is not permitted to determine eligibility, regardless of any conversion formula prescribed by the university, unless only percentage is mentioned in the certificate.
- Priority will be given to candidates from recognised universities/State Boards of Technical Education under the Southern Region of BoAT (Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and Puducherry). Candidates from other regions will be considered only if there is a shortage of applications in a discipline.
- Only Indian nationals are eligible to apply.
Stipend & Training Duration
- Training Duration: One year from the date of joining.
- Graduate Apprentice Stipend: ₹12,300 per month.
- Technician Apprentice Stipend: ₹10,900 per month.
- Canteen and transport facilities are admissible during the training period; accommodation must be arranged by the candidate themselves.
- Selected candidates will be registered under a contract on the NATS 2.0 portal (www.nats.education.gov.in) immediately after induction.
- Mere completion of one year of Apprenticeship training at VSSC or its units does not confer any right to permanent employment in any ISRO/Department of Space Centre or Unit.
Application Fee
There is no application fee for this recruitment. However, this is not a form-based online application — it is a walk-in Selection Drive where eligible candidates appear directly with documents.
How to Apply — Walk-In Selection Drive Process
This recruitment does not use an online application portal. Instead, candidates must follow these steps:
- Applications will be received only on the day of the Selection Drive, i.e., 25 July 2026. Applications will not be accepted through any other means.
- Report to the VSSC pavilion at Karthika Thirunal Govt V&GHSS for Girls, Manacaud, Thiruvananthapuram on 25 July 2026, between 9:30 AM and 5:00 PM.
- Carry your original documents along with self-attested photocopies of:
- B.E/B.Tech/Bachelor in Hotel Management/Non-Engineering Graduation/Diploma Certificate (Provisional/Final)
- Consolidated Mark list (Provisional/Final)
- SSLC/SSC/AISSE/ICSE certificate as proof of date of birth
- Experience Certificate, if any
- One passport-size photograph
- If applicable, also carry category-specific certificates:
- SC/ST: Valid Community/Caste Certificate issued by the Tahsildar
- OBC: Valid Non-Creamy Layer Certificate
- EWS: Valid Income & Asset Certificate for financial year 2026-27
- PWBD: Certificate of Disability issued by a competent authority
- Application forms will be provided at the venue itself for consideration after scrutiny of your supporting documents.
- Duly filled application forms, along with certificate/testimonial copies, must be handed over to VSSC officials at the time of the Selection Drive.
Selection Process
- Selection will be based on the highest marks scored by candidates in the relevant qualifying examination, with due weightage given to reservation categories.
- Induction against the 2026-27 training positions will be strictly based on the candidate's position in the merit panel, subject to availability of vacancies and validity of the panel.
Why This Recruitment Is Important
- A rare opportunity to gain hands-on, one-year apprenticeship experience at a premier ISRO centre involved in India's space programme.
- Covers both Engineering and Non-Engineering (Administration, Finance, Purchase) streams, widening eligibility for a broad range of graduates and diploma holders.
- Since selection is via direct interaction and document verification rather than a written exam, candidates with strong academic records get a faster, more transparent route to selection.
- Stipend and NATS 2.0 registration provide formal recognition of the apprenticeship under the Apprentices Act, useful for future career applications.
General Conditions
- Only Indian nationals are eligible to apply.
- No interim correspondence will be entertained; canvassing in any form will lead to disqualification.
- The number of positions/vacancies mentioned is subject to change as per VSSC's requirements.
- Selected candidates must arrange their own accommodation during the training period.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. Is VSSC Apprentice Recruitment 2026-27 an online application process?
No. This is a walk-in Selection Drive. Candidates must appear in person at the venue on 25 July 2026 with original documents; there is no online application form.
Q2. How many total training positions are available?
A total of 460 positions are available — 273 under Graduate Apprentice and 187 under Technician Apprentice categories.
Q3. Where and when is the Selection Drive being held?
The Selection Drive will be held on 25 July 2026 (Saturday), from 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM, at Karthika Thirunal Govt V&GHSS for Girls, Manacaud, Thiruvananthapuram.
Q4. What is the stipend for VSSC Apprentice Trainees?
Graduate Apprentices receive ₹12,300 per month, and Technician Apprentices receive ₹10,900 per month.
Q5. Who is not eligible to apply?
Candidates who completed their Degree/Diploma before April 2022, final-year/result-awaiting candidates, M.E./M.Tech pursuing candidates, and those who have already undergone or are undergoing Apprenticeship elsewhere are not eligible.
Q6. Is there any application fee?
No, there is no application fee for this recruitment.
Q7. Does this apprenticeship guarantee a permanent job at ISRO?
No. As per the official notification, mere completion of the one-year apprenticeship does not confer any right to permanent employment at VSSC or any other ISRO/Department of Space Centre or Unit.
Author & Last Updated
Written by: Aapka Result 360 Editorial Team
Last Updated: 19 July 2026
Source: Official VSSC Notification No. VSSC/R&R/9.2/WII-01/2026, dated 17.07.2026, issued by Kamalambika K, Sr. Administrative Officer, VSSC (Tele: 0471-2565517)
Disclaimer
This information is published for general reference purposes only, based on the official VSSC notification. The number of vacancies and other details are subject to change as per VSSC's requirements. Candidates are strongly advised to read the complete official notification and check the VSSC website, intranet, and newspaper announcements for the latest updates before attending the Selection Drive.
