ISRO SAC Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – Walk-in for Graduate, Technician, and Trade Apprentice Posts

The Space Applications Centre (SAC), a major research hub of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) in Ahmedabad, is holding walk-in registration for Graduate, Technician, and Trade Apprentices. Walk-in sessions will run from June 20, 2026, to July 3, 2026, during working days at the Ahmedabad center. Candidates are recruited on a first-come, first-served basis through certificate verification with no application fees.

• Recruitment Overview
• Is This Job for You?
• Vacancy Details by Category
• Walk-In Dates & Venue Details
• Monthly Stipend Details
• Selection Criteria
• Required Documents Checklist
• Application Process Steps
• Frequently Asked Questions

Recruitment Overview

Is This Job for You?

You should consider applying if you are a fresh graduate, diploma holder, or ITI certificate holder seeking industrial training in a space research facility, and you live in the designated western/central states (Maharashtra, Gujarat, Goa, Chhattisgarh, MP, Rajasthan, or UTs for Graduate/Technician; Gujarat only for Trade). Since selection is based entirely on academic eligibility on a first-come basis, this is a direct path to secure training without taking competitive tests.

You should skip this if you reside outside the specified eligible states, have already completed an apprentice program, have more than one year of post-qualification job experience, or scored below the basic pass requirements in your degree/diploma/ITI.

Vacancy Details by Category

The program includes multiple technical disciplines such as Electronics, Mechanical, Computer Science, Information Technology, Electrical, Civil Engineering, and Trade specializations like Computer Operator and Programming Assistant (COPA), Fitter, Machinist, Turner, and Carpenter.

Walk-In Dates & Venue Details

Monthly Stipend Details

Trainees will receive a fixed consolidated monthly stipend for the duration of the one-year training program as follows:

• Graduate Apprentice: ₹12,300 per month
• Technician Apprentice: ₹10,900 per month
• Trade Apprentice (COPA): ₹10,560 per month
• Trade Apprentice (Other Trades): ₹11,040 per month

No additional benefits, accommodation, transport allowances, or medical facilities are paid to the trainees during the apprenticeship tenure.

Selection Criteria

The selection process comprises the following stages:

1. First-Come, First-Served Registration: Candidates must report in-person during reporting hours. Registration stops once daily limits are met.
2. Document Verification: Review of original qualification certificates, residence proofs, and identity documents to verify eligibility.
3. Merit Validation: Verification of percentage of marks obtained in the qualifying exam.
4. Medical Fitness: Candidates must present a basic medical certificate to confirm fitness for work.

Required Documents Checklist

Candidates must bring self-attested photocopies along with original documents:

• Completed Application Format (downloaded from the SAC website)
• Aadhaar Card or PAN Card
• Matriculation (Class 10) Certificate showing Date of Birth
• Degree, Diploma, or ITI final certificate and marksheets
• Caste/Category Certificate (if claiming age relaxation)
• Local Police Verification / Character Certificate (issued by local police authority)
• Medical Fitness Certificate from a registered doctor, showing Blood Group
• SBI Bank Account Passbook copy

Application Process Steps

1. Visit the official website www.sac.gov.in and go to the “Careers” section.
2. Download the advertisement and the attached “Application Format” PDF.
3. Print the application format and fill in your details manually using a blue/black ballpoint pen.
4. Ensure you register on the NATS portal (for Graduate/Technician) or NAPS portal (for Trade) and note your enrollment ID.
5. Gather all original academic, category, police clearance, and medical certificates, along with self-attested copies of each.
6. Travel to the venue: Building No. 30-D, SAC, ISRO, Ahmedabad, between June 20, 2026, and July 3, 2026.
7. Report between 10:00 hrs and 13:00 hrs on any working day to register.
8. Present your filled application form and undergo document verification. Selected candidates will be notified on the spot or via email.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Can candidates from any state apply?

No. For Graduate and Technician apprentices, candidates must have qualified from institutes in Maharashtra, Gujarat, Goa, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, or the UTs of Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu. For Trade apprentices, candidates must have qualified from institutes in Gujarat state only.

2. Is there a written test or interview for selection?

No. Selection is conducted purely based on document verification on a first-come, first-served basis for candidates who meet the eligibility criteria.

3. Can I send my application form by post or email?

No. Applications submitted via post, courier, or email will not be accepted. Candidates must report in person at the Ahmedabad venue with their documents.

4. What is the duration of this apprentice training?

The apprenticeship training is strictly for a period of one year as per the Apprentices Act.

5. Is a police verification certificate mandatory?

Yes. Candidates must bring a valid local police verification/character certificate during the walk-in to confirm clearance from any pending cases.

6. What are the reporting times for the walk-in?

Candidates must report at the venue between 10:00 AM and 1:00 PM on working days. Walk-ins are not conducted on Saturdays, Sundays, and official holidays.