Last Updated on July 20, 2026 by Admin
VSSC Apprentice Recruitment 2026 has been announced by the Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre, Department of Space, Government of India, for the engagement of Graduate Apprentices and Technician Apprentices for the 2026–27 training year.
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A total of 460 apprenticeship training positions are available for engineering graduates, non-engineering graduates, hotel-management graduates and engineering diploma holders. Eligible candidates must attend the walk-in selection drive scheduled for 25 July 2026 in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala.
The apprenticeship will be offered under the Apprentices Act, 1961, as amended in 1973. The training period will be one year. Graduate Apprentices will receive a monthly stipend of ₹12,300, while Technician Apprentices will receive ₹10,900 per month.
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VSSC Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Organisation | Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre |
| Department | Department of Space, Government of India |
| Notification Number | VSSC/R&R/9.2/WII-01/2026 |
| Notification Date | 17 July 2026 |
| Recruitment Type | Apprenticeship Training |
| Training Year | 2026–27 |
| Total Positions | 460 |
| Graduate Apprentice Positions | 273 |
| Technician Apprentice Positions | 187 |
| Training Duration | One year |
| Selection Drive Date | 25 July 2026, Saturday |
| Time | 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Location | Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala |
| Application Mode | In person on the day of the selection drive |
About Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre
Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre is the lead centre of the Indian Space Research Organisation for the design and development of launch-vehicle technology. VSSC undertakes research and development in areas including aeronautics, avionics, propulsion, materials, structures, mechanisms, vehicle integration and space-transportation systems.
VSSC Graduate Apprentice Vacancy Details
VSSC has announced 273 Graduate Apprentice training positions across engineering, hotel management and general non-engineering streams.
| Discipline | Positions |
|---|---|
| Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering | 15 |
| Chemical Engineering | 10 |
| Civil Engineering | 12 |
| Computer Science/Computer Engineering | 20 |
| Electrical Engineering | 12 |
| Electronics Engineering | 43 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 45 |
| Metallurgy | 6 |
| Production Engineering | 4 |
| Fire and Safety Engineering | 2 |
| Hotel Management/Catering Technology | 4 |
| General Stream Non-Engineering Graduates | 100 |
| Total | 273 |
The 100 General Stream positions are intended for training in administrative functions such as administration, finance and accounts, and purchase.
Graduate Apprentice Educational Qualification
- Engineering applicants must hold a three-year or four-year engineering degree, including lateral-entry qualifications, from a recognised university in the relevant discipline.
- Engineering graduates must have secured at least 65% marks or 6.84 CGPA.
- Hotel Management or Catering Technology applicants must possess a first-class degree from a recognised university with at least 60% marks.
- General Stream applicants must hold a three-year bachelor’s degree from a recognised university with at least 60% marks or 6.32 CGPA.
VSSC Technician Apprentice Vacancy Details
A total of 187 Technician Apprentice positions are available for engineering diploma holders and Diploma in Commercial Practice candidates.
| Discipline | Positions |
|---|---|
| Automobile Engineering | 8 |
| Chemical Engineering | 25 |
| Civil Engineering | 8 |
| Computer Science/Computer Engineering | 15 |
| Electrical Engineering | 10 |
| Electronics Engineering | 40 |
| Instrumentation Technology | 6 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 50 |
| Diploma in Commercial Practice | 25 |
| Total | 187 |
Technician Apprentice Educational Qualification
- Engineering applicants must possess a first-class, three-year diploma in the relevant engineering discipline from a State Board of Technical Education.
- Commercial Practice applicants must possess a three-year Diploma in Commercial Practice from a State Board of Technical Education with at least 6.32 CGPA.
VSSC Apprentice Stipend
| Apprenticeship Category | Monthly Stipend |
|---|---|
| Graduate Apprentice | ₹12,300 |
| Technician Apprentice | ₹10,900 |
The training duration for both categories will be one year from the date of joining. Canteen and transport facilities will be admissible during the training period. Selected candidates must arrange accommodation independently.
Age Limit as on 31 July 2026
Graduate Apprentice Age Limit
| Category | Maximum Age | PWBD Maximum Age |
|---|---|---|
| UR | 28 years | 38 years |
| OBC | 31 years | 41 years |
| SC | 33 years | 43 years |
| ST | 33 years | 43 years |
Technician Apprentice – Engineering Diploma Age Limit
| Category | Maximum Age | PWBD Maximum Age |
|---|---|---|
| UR | 30 years | 40 years |
| OBC | 33 years | 43 years |
| SC | 35 years | 45 years |
| ST | 35 years | 45 years |
Technician Apprentice – Commercial Practice Age Limit
| Category | Maximum Age | PWBD Maximum Age |
|---|---|---|
| UR | 26 years | 36 years |
| OBC | 29 years | 39 years |
| SC | 31 years | 41 years |
| ST | 31 years | 41 years |
Important Eligibility Conditions
- Only Indian nationals are eligible to participate.
- Candidates who acquired their degree or diploma before April 2022 are not eligible.
- Final-year students, result-awaiting candidates and candidates pursuing M.E. or M.Tech are not eligible.
- Candidates who have already completed or are currently undergoing apprenticeship training under the Apprentices Act are not eligible.
- Candidates having one year or more experience as an apprentice in any institution are not eligible.
- Combining apprenticeship training undertaken at different organisations is not permitted.
- Candidates completing five years from the month and year of passing the prescribed qualification will not be considered if the five-year period is crossed while they remain empanelled or waitlisted.
CGPA and Percentage Rules
Where a university mentions both CGPA and percentage in the degree certificate or consolidated mark sheet, at least one of the two must meet the prescribed eligibility requirement.
Conversion of CGPA into percentage will not be permitted for determining eligibility, even when a university has prescribed a conversion formula. The marks or CGPA directly mentioned in the certificate or consolidated mark sheet will be considered.
Regional Preference
Priority will be given to applicants who obtained their qualifications from recognised universities or State Boards of Technical Education located within the Southern Region of the Board of Apprenticeship Training, including Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Puducherry.
Candidates from universities or technical boards outside these regions may be considered only when sufficient applications are not available in a particular discipline.
VSSC Selection Drive Date, Time and Venue
Date: 25 July 2026, Saturday
Time: 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Venue:
Karthika Thirunal Government V&GHSS for Girls,
Manacaud,
Thiruvananthapuram District,
Kerala
How to Apply for VSSC Apprentice Recruitment 2026
No online, postal or email application is prescribed for this selection drive. Applications will be accepted only at the venue on 25 July 2026.
- Confirm eligibility for the relevant Graduate or Technician Apprentice discipline.
- Visit the notified venue in Thiruvananthapuram on 25 July 2026.
- Carry all original certificates and self-attested photocopies.
- Report for document scrutiny during the notified selection-drive hours.
- The application form will be provided after the educational qualifications and other eligibility conditions have been verified.
- Complete the application form and submit it with the required certificate copies to VSSC officials at the venue.
Applications submitted through any other mode will not be accepted.
Documents Required at the Selection Drive
Candidates should carry the following original documents along with self-attested copies:
- B.E., B.Tech, Hotel Management degree, non-engineering graduation or diploma certificate, either provisional or final.
- Consolidated mark sheet for the qualifying examination.
- SSLC, SSC, AISSE or ICSE certificate as proof of date of birth.
- Experience certificate, where applicable.
- One recent passport-size photograph.
Category Certificates
- SC/ST: Valid community or caste certificate issued by the competent Tahsildar or Taluk Office.
- OBC: Valid Non-Creamy Layer certificate issued in the prescribed Government of India format for education or employment purposes.
- EWS: Valid Income and Asset Certificate in the Government of India format for the financial year 2026–27.
- PWBD: Disability certificate issued by the competent authority.
VSSC Apprentice Selection Process
Selection will be based on the highest marks obtained by candidates in the relevant qualifying examination, with applicable consideration for reservation categories.
Induction against the 2026–27 training positions will depend on the candidate’s position in the selection panel, the availability of vacancies and the validity period of the panel. The number of training positions may change according to organisational requirements.
No written examination has been specified in the notification. Candidates should nevertheless attend the selection drive with complete and valid documents because eligibility scrutiny will be conducted at the venue.
NATS 2.0 Registration
Selected candidates will be registered under an apprenticeship contract on the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme 2.0 portal after induction. Candidates must first enrol as students on the NATS portal and keep the required registration information ready.
Completion of the one-year apprenticeship at VSSC or another Department of Space unit will not provide any right to permanent employment at VSSC, ISRO or any other Department of Space centre.
Official VSSC and Apprenticeship Links
- Download the official VSSC Apprentice Notification
- VSSC Apprenticeship Training Page
- VSSC Official Careers Page
- NATS Student Registration Portal
- Apprentices Act, 1961 – India Code
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- Hidden Construction Careers That Pay More Than Engineering
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Relevant Online Courses
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- Engineering Project Management: Initiating and Planning – Coursera
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- Introduction to Aerospace Engineering: Astronautics and Human Spaceflight – edX
- Job Interview Preparation Course – Udemy
Important Instructions for Candidates
- Carry complete original documents and readable self-attested copies.
- Ensure that the name, qualification, discipline, marks, CGPA and date of birth are consistent across all documents.
- Do not rely on CGPA-to-percentage conversion when the prescribed CGPA requirement is not met.
- Report within the notified selection-drive hours.
- Canvassing in any form will result in disqualification.
- No interim correspondence regarding the selection process will be entertained.
- Check the official VSSC website before travelling for any corrigendum or schedule change.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many vacancies are available under VSSC Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
There are 460 training positions, including 273 Graduate Apprentice positions and 187 Technician Apprentice positions.
When will the VSSC apprentice selection drive be conducted?
The selection drive will be conducted on Saturday, 25 July 2026, from 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM.
Where is the VSSC selection drive venue?
The venue is Karthika Thirunal Government V&GHSS for Girls, Manacaud, Thiruvananthapuram District, Kerala.
What is the stipend for VSSC Graduate Apprentices?
Graduate Apprentices will receive a monthly stipend of ₹12,300 during the one-year training period.
What is the stipend for VSSC Technician Apprentices?
Technician Apprentices will receive a monthly stipend of ₹10,900.
Can final-year students attend the VSSC selection drive?
No. Final-year students, result-awaiting candidates and candidates currently pursuing M.E. or M.Tech are not eligible.
Can candidates who passed before April 2022 apply?
No. Candidates who acquired the prescribed degree or diploma before April 2022 are not eligible.
Is an online application required?
No. Applications will be accepted only in person at the notified venue on 25 July 2026. Applications sent through any other mode will not be accepted.
How will candidates be selected?
Selection will be based on marks obtained in the relevant qualifying examination, subject to reservation rules, vacancy availability and the candidate’s position in the selection panel.
Does the apprenticeship guarantee permanent employment at ISRO?
No. Completion of apprenticeship training does not provide any right to permanent employment at VSSC, ISRO or another Department of Space centre.
