The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) Telemetry Tracking and Command Network (ISTRAC) invites applications for 95 Graduates, Diploma and Trade (ITI) Apprentice posts for 2026-27 training year. The last date to submit application through Email is 31 July 2026 and interviews will likely occur in August – September 2026. Eligible candidates who graduated in 2024, 2025 or 2026 must register on the NATS portal and submit their details to the respective center Email address. Read the detailed eligibility criteria, vacancies, application process, selection process and salary below.
ISTRAC Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Overview:
| Parameter | Official recruitment details |
| Recruitment body | ISRO Telemetry Tracking & command network (ISTRAC) |
| Advertisement number | ISTRAC:01:2026 |
| Posts name | Graduate, diploma and Trade (ITI) Apprentice |
| Total vacancies | 95 |
| Application last date | 31 July 2026 |
| Selection process | applications shortlisting and personal interview |
| Official portal | NATS website |
Important Dates & Interview Schedule
Candidates must appear for interview at 8:30 a.m. in the respective reporting centre on the date mentioned below:
| Event | Dates |
| Official notification date | 22 June 2026 |
| Lucknow interviews | 27-28 August 2026 |
| 3-4 September 2026 | |
| Benguluru interviews | 9-11 September 2026 |
ISTRAC Vacancy Details & Post-Wise Distribution
The recruitment is for 3 primary locations: Bengaluru, Lucknow and Sri Vijaya Puram (Port blair).
Graduate Apprentice (62 Posts)
| Branch | Seats |
| Computer science Engineering and allied (GA01) | 23 |
| Electronics & communication engineering & allied (GA02) | 28 |
| Electronics & communication engineering & allied (GA03) | 3 |
| Mechanical engineering and allied (GA04) | 4 |
| Civil engineering (GA05) | 1 |
| B.Sc. (CS/IT) | 1 |
| Library science (MLIsc) (GA07) | 2 |
Diploma Apprentice (25 Posts)
| Mechanical engineering and allied (DA01) | 3 |
| Electronics & electronics engineering engineering & allied (DA02) | 3 |
| Electronics & communication engineering engineering & allied (DA03) | 6 |
| Civil engineering and allied (DA04) | 1 |
| Computer science engineering and allied (DA05) | 7 |
| Commercial practice (DA06) | 5 |
Trade (ITI) Apprentice (8 Posts)
| Electronics mechanic (TA01) | 4 |
| Machinist (TA02) | 1 |
| Electrical (TA03) | 1 |
| IT-TSM (TA04) | 1 |
| Fitter ((TA05) | 1 |
Complete Eligibility Criteria & Essential Requirements
| Educational qualifications | candidates must possess B.E./B.Tech/ BSc (CS/IT), MLISc Diploma or ITI certificate in concerned discipline recognised university or board |
| Passing year | candidates who have passed their qualifying examination in 2024 2025 or 2026 |
| Mandatory registration | candidates must be registered on any NATS portal and provide a valid NATS enrollment number in their application |
| Ineligibility clauses | with 1 or more year of job experience or those currently |
Step-by-Step Selection & Evaluation Process
The selection process includes 5 stages:
- Email application submission – candidates must send their details to the location – specific email by 31 July 2026
- Initial shortlisting on the basis of qualifying degree/diploma/ITI
- Documents verification & interview
- Final panel formation on the basis of academic scores and interviews
- Medical fitness – must submit a medical fitness certificate at the time of joing
Interview Schedule & Venue Details
All the interview will start at 8:30 AM at the following reporting centre:
- Lucknow– 27-28 august 2026 at ISTRAC, Sector-G, Jankipuram
- Sri Vijaya Puram – 3 to 4 September 2026 at ISTRAC, Dollygunj
- Benguluru– 9 to 11 September 2026 at ISTRAC, Peenya Industrial Area
Application Method via Email
Applications are accepted through Email. The subject line must mention “Post code”. The Email body must include:
- Name and contact number
- Educational details (degree/diploma/ITI) and passing year
- NATS enrollment ID
- Scanned copies of final degree/diploma/ITI certificate and class 10th/pre-university marks
Official ISTRAC Recruitment Links
| Resource | Official portal |
| Official Notification PDF | Download here |
| NATS Registration portal | Click here |
| Official ISTRAC website | Click here |
| Email for sending application | Bengaluru: [email protected] Lucknow: [email protected] Sri Vijaya Puram: [email protected] |
| For more updates | Click here |
Conclusion
The selection process includes Email and documents verification. Candidates must provide all original documents including birth certificate proof, academic marks sheets during verification stage. Selected candidates must submit medical fitness certificate at the time of joining. It’s important for candidates that completing the Apprenticeship does not grant any claim for regular employment within ISRO or department of Space. Candidates who are pursuing higher studies such as M.E./M.Tech for graduates or B.E./B.Tech for diploma holders are not eligible for this programme.
ISRO ISTRAC Apprentice Recruitment 2026 FAQs
Graduates, Diploma holders and ITI Certificates who have passed a qualifying exams in year 2024, 2025 or 2026 are eligible.
Yes, candidates must register at NATS portal as applicants without a valid NATS enrollment number will be rejected.
Candidates must submit the application through Email.
Yes, if you wish to apply for multiple location do must send you details to the email address for each centre.
You must attach final copies of your final degree or diploma or ITI certificate and your class 10th/pre-university marks cards.
