The ISRO Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC), Thiruvananthapuram, has invited applications for 460 Apprentice Trainee vacancies for the 2026-27 training year. The recruitment includes opportunities for both Graduate Apprentices and Technician Apprentices.
According to the recruitment notification, there will be no online application process. Instead, eligible candidates are required to participate in a walk-in recruitment drive by appearing at the designated venue with the necessary documents for verification and selection.
The apprenticeship training will be conducted for a period of one year from the date of joining.
Walk-In Interview Date, Time and Venue
Candidates interested in applying must attend the walk-in recruitment drive scheduled for July 25 (Saturday).
Interview Details:
- Walk-in Interview Date: July 25
- Reporting Time: 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM
- Venue: Karthika Thirunal Govt V&GHSS for Girls, Manacaud, Thiruvananthapuram
Applicants must carry all original certificates along with self-attested photocopies for document verification. Candidates who fail to produce the required documents may not be considered during the selection process.
Those seeking additional information can visit the official VSSC website and refer to the VSSC Apprentice Trainee Recruitment 2026-27 PDF notification.
Important Dates
The recruitment schedule includes the following key dates:
- Notification release: Recruitment notification issued
- Walk-in interview: July 25
- Reporting time: 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM
- Age eligibility date: July 31
Total Vacancies
A total of 460 Apprentice positions have been announced under two categories:
- Graduate Apprentice: 273 posts
- Technician Apprentice: 187 posts
Eligibility Criteria
Eligibility requirements differ depending on the category of apprenticeship.
The notification states that candidates who graduated before April 2022, final-year students awaiting results, and M.E./M.Tech students are not eligible to participate in the recruitment drive.
Graduate Apprentice
Applicants for Graduate Apprentice positions must possess an engineering degree from a recognized university with 65% or more marks.
For Hotel Management/Catering Technology, candidates should hold a First Class degree in Hotel Management/Catering Technology with a minimum of 60% marks from a recognized university.
For the General Stream (Non-Engineering) category, applicants should have a three-year Bachelor’s degree with 60% marks or 6.32 CGPA from a recognized university. Selected candidates in this stream will receive training in Administration, Finance & Accounts, and Purchase.
Technician Apprentice
Candidates applying for Technician Apprentice (Engineering Diploma) positions should possess a three-year Engineering Diploma with First Class from a recognized State Board of Technical Education.
Applicants for Diploma in Commercial Practice should have a First Class three-year Diploma in Commercial Practice with a minimum 6.32 CGPA from a State Board of Technical Education.
Graduate Apprentice Vacancy Distribution
The 273 Graduate Apprentice vacancies are distributed as follows:
- Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering: 15
- Chemical Engineering: 10
- Civil Engineering: 12
- Computer Science/Engineering: 20
- Electrical Engineering: 12
- Electronics Engineering: 43
- Mechanical Engineering: 45
- Metallurgy: 6
- Production Engineering: 4
- Fire & Safety Engineering: 2
- Hotel Management/Catering Technology: 4
- General Stream (Non-Engineering) Graduates: 100
Total: 273 posts
Technician Apprentice Vacancy Distribution
The 187 Technician Apprentice vacancies are available in the following disciplines:
- Automobile Engineering: 8
- Chemical Engineering: 25
- Civil Engineering: 8
- Computer Science/Engineering: 15
- Electrical Engineering: 10
- Electronics Engineering: 40
- Instrument Technology: 6
- Mechanical Engineering: 50
- Diploma in Commercial Practice: 25
Total: 187 posts
Age Limit
Graduate Apprentice (Engineering & Non-Engineering)
- UR: 28 years
- OBC: 31 years
- SC: 33 years
- ST: 33 years
Graduate Apprentice (PWBD)
- UR: 38 years
- OBC: 41 years
- SC: 43 years
- ST: 43 years
Technician Apprentice (Engineering Diploma)
- UR: 30 years
- OBC: 33 years
- SC: 35 years
- ST: 35 years
Technician Apprentice (Engineering Diploma – PWBD)
- UR: 40 years
- OBC: 43 years
- SC: 45 years
- ST: 45 years
Technician Apprentice (Diploma in Commercial Practice)
- UR: 26 years
- OBC: 29 years
- SC: 31 years
- ST: 31 years
Technician Apprentice (Commercial Practice – PWBD)
- UR: 36 years
- OBC: 49 years
- SC: 41 years
- ST: 41 years
Application Fee
The recruitment notification does not mention any application fee for participating in the apprenticeship selection process.
Selection Process
The selection process will begin with document verification at the walk-in venue. Candidates must bring their original certificates along with self-attested photocopies. VSSC officials will verify the educational qualifications and other required details.
Eligible candidates will receive an application form at the venue itself. The completed form must be submitted along with photocopies of the required certificates.
Selection will be based on the highest marks obtained in the qualifying examination, while applicable reservation rules will also be followed.
The notification states that apprenticeship positions for the 2026-27 session will be offered according to the candidate’s position in the merit list, subject to the availability of vacancies and the validity period of the panel.
After selection, candidates will be registered under an apprenticeship contract on the NATS 2.0 portal through www.nats.education.gov.in.
How to Apply
Eligible candidates should report to the VSSC pavilion at Karthika Thirunal Govt V&GHSS for Girls, Manacaud, Thiruvananthapuram between 9:30 AM and 5:00 PM on the scheduled walk-in interview date.
Applicants must carry all original certificates along with self-attested photocopies of the required documents. Following document verification by VSSC officials, eligible candidates will receive the application form, which should be completed and submitted at the venue along with copies of the supporting certificates.