ISRO SAC Apprentice Recruitment 2026: Apply Online, Check Eligibility, Stipend and Last Date

The Space Applications Centre (SAC), Ahmedabad, a lead Centre of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), has released Advertisement No. SAC: 03:2026 dated 11 November 2026 for the ISRO SAC Apprentice Recruitment 2026. Applications started on 11 November 2026 and the last date to apply is 2 December 2026. This guide covers the ISRO SAC Apprentice Recruitment 2026 apply online process, the stipend, the eligibility rules and the last date. Read this first: the notice lists 26 position codes and prints no seat count for any code and no total vacancy figure, so 26 is the number of position codes, not a vacancy total. Selection is on merit, with no written test and no interview. Candidates tracking a related ISRO apprenticeship can also read our ISRO SDSC SHAR Apprentice Recruitment 2026 guide.

ISRO SAC Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – Overview

ISRO SAC Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – Important Dates

Apply well before the last date. The application can be submitted only once and no correction is possible afterwards, so check every detail before submitting. The website will not be open for printing the application summary after 5:00 PM on 2 December 2026.

ISRO SAC Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – Position Codes

The advertisement lists 26 position codes across three apprentice categories: Graduate Apprentice (9 codes), Technician Apprentice (5 codes) and Trade Apprentice (12 codes). The notice prints no seat count for any code and no total vacancy figure. Several websites wrongly call this “26 vacancies” — 26 is the count of position codes, and the actual number of seats will depend on the vacancies available at the time of document verification. The full list of codes from the official advertisement is:

ISRO SAC Apprentice Eligibility Criteria 2026

Age limit. As on 2 December 2026, candidates for codes 01 to 09 must be at least 18 years old and at most 28 years old, and candidates for codes 10 to 26 must be at least 18 years old and at most 35 years old. Age relaxation is 3 years for OBC (NCL), 5 years for SC/ST, and as per Government of India rules for PwBD candidates.

Passing year. The degree, diploma or ITI must have been passed in or after December 2023. Candidates who completed three years after acquiring the qualification by the expected joining date cannot apply.

Region rule. Graduate and Technician Apprentice applicants must hold a degree or diploma from a Government-recognised University, Board or Institute in Maharashtra, Gujarat, Goa, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, or Dadra Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu. Trade Apprentice applicants must hold an ITI from a recognised institute of Gujarat State.

Post-wise qualification. The qualification required for each code is fixed in the advertisement, and applying with the wrong combination is the most common reason for rejection. The full requirement is:

Who cannot apply. Candidates who have undergone or are undergoing apprenticeship training, or who have one year or more of job experience after the qualification, as on the date of joining, cannot apply. Sandwich or private degree/diploma holders, short-term course holders and candidates from other disciplines cannot apply. Candidates pursuing higher studies — B.E./B.Tech for diploma holders and M.E./M.Tech for graduates — cannot apply.

ISRO SAC Apprentice Application Fee 2026

The official advertisement does not mention any application fee. No fee figure is printed in the notice, so no fee is charged according to the information available in the advertisement. Candidates should check the official website while applying, and should not pay any fee demanded through any unofficial channel.

How to Apply for ISRO SAC Apprentice Recruitment 2026

Applications are accepted online only, through the official SAC websites. Follow the ISRO SAC Apprentice Recruitment 2026 apply online steps below:

1. Go to the official website https://www.sac.gov.in or https://careers.sac.gov.in.
2. Open the link for Advertisement No. SAC: 03:2026 and read the instructions before registering.
3. Register with a valid email ID. Only one registration is allowed per email ID.
4. Fill in the application form and enter marks as percentage only.
5. Upload the qualification certificates as PDF files, maximum 1 MB each.
6. Check every detail carefully. The application can be submitted only once and no correction is possible afterwards.
7. Submit the application before 5:00 PM on 2 December 2026 and note the 14-digit Online Registration Number.
8. Take a printout of the application summary before 5:00 PM on 2 December 2026. The site will not be open for printing after that.

One application only. An application submitted without the requisite documents is invalid, so upload every required certificate before the final submission.

ISRO SAC Apprentice Selection Process 2026

Stage 1 – Shortlisting on merit. Candidates are shortlisted and empanelled on the percentage of marks in the qualifying examination (Degree, Diploma or ITI), with due weightage to reservation categories. There is no written test and no interview in this recruitment.

Stage 2 – Document verification. Shortlisted candidates are called for document verification, subject to the availability of vacant positions. Intimation is sent only by email. The notice gives no date for document verification, so shortlisted candidates should watch their registered email ID.

Apprentices have no claim for employment in SAC or any other ISRO or Department of Space centre after the training. No travelling allowance is paid for document verification. Women candidates are encouraged to apply. For enquiries, call 079-26913021/22 (technical: 079-26915510/5513) between 10 AM and 5 PM, Monday to Friday.

ISRO SAC Apprentice Stipend 2026

The monthly stipend is fixed by the apprentice category in the advertisement. It is a stipend for one year of apprenticeship training, not a salary, and it is subject to revision under extant orders.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

How many vacancies are there in ISRO SAC Apprentice Recruitment 2026?

The official notice lists 26 position codes and prints no seat count for any code and no total vacancy figure. So 26 is the count of position codes, not a vacancy total. Several websites wrongly call this 26 vacancies, but the advertisement itself gives no vacancy number.

What is the last date to apply for ISRO SAC Apprentice Recruitment 2026?

The last date to apply online is 2 December 2026, 5:00 PM. Applications opened on 11 November 2026 at 9:30 AM. Take a printout of the application summary before 5:00 PM on 2 December 2026, because the site will not be open for printing after that.

What is the stipend for ISRO SAC Apprentice 2026?

The monthly stipend is Rs 12,300 for Graduate Apprentice, Rs 10,900 for Technician Apprentice, Rs 10,560 for Trade Apprentice codes 15 and 16, and Rs 11,040 for Trade Apprentice codes 17 to 26. The stipend is subject to revision under extant orders.

What is the age limit for ISRO SAC Apprentice Recruitment 2026?

As on 2 December 2026, the age limit is 18 to 28 years for Graduate Apprentice codes 01 to 09, and 18 to 35 years for codes 10 to 26. Age relaxation is 3 years for OBC (NCL), 5 years for SC/ST, and as per Government of India rules for PwBD candidates.

What qualification is needed for ISRO SAC Apprentice 2026?

Codes 01 to 06 need B.E./B.Tech or equivalent with minimum 60% aggregate, codes 07 to 09 need graduation with minimum 60%, codes 10 to 14 need a first class Diploma in Engineering/Technology, codes 15 to 18 need 10th plus ITI (NTC/STC), and codes 19 to 26 need ITI (NTC/STC) from a recognised institute of Gujarat State. The degree, diploma or ITI must have been passed in or after December 2023.

Is there any application fee for ISRO SAC Apprentice Recruitment 2026?

No application fee is mentioned in the official advertisement. No fee figure is printed in the notice, so no fee is charged according to the information available in the advertisement. Candidates should check the official website while applying.

Is there any exam or interview for ISRO SAC Apprentice 2026?

No. There is no written test and no interview. Selection is by shortlisting on the percentage of marks in the qualifying examination (Degree, Diploma or ITI), with due weightage to reservation categories, followed by document verification for shortlisted candidates.

Who cannot apply for ISRO SAC Apprentice Recruitment 2026?

Candidates who have undergone or are undergoing apprenticeship training, or who have one year or more of job experience after the qualification, as on the date of joining, cannot apply. Candidates who completed three years after acquiring the qualification by the expected joining date, sandwich or private degree/diploma holders, and candidates pursuing higher studies such as B.E./B.Tech for diploma holders or M.E./M.Tech for graduates also cannot apply.

How do I apply online for ISRO SAC Apprentice Recruitment 2026?

Apply online only at https://www.sac.gov.in or https://careers.sac.gov.in between 11 November 2026 (9:30 AM) and 2 December 2026 (5:00 PM). Register with one email ID, fill the form, enter marks as percentage only, upload qualification certificates as PDF files of maximum 1 MB each, submit once, note the 14-digit Online Registration Number, and print the application summary before 5:00 PM on 2 December 2026.

When will the ISRO SAC Apprentice training start?

The training period is one year (12 months) under the Apprentices Act, 1961, and the tentative joining is January/February 2027. The notice gives no date for document verification, and shortlisted candidates will be informed only by email.

For more government jobs and daily updates, browse the Latest Jobs section of New Sarkari Results, and always verify the final details in the official Advertisement No. SAC: 03:2026 on sac.gov.in before applying.

Written by Ravi Singh

Ravi Singh is the Editor (Government Jobs) at New Sarkari Results, covering SSC, Railways, Banking, Teaching and state recruitment updates. Every article he publishes is checked against the official notification PDF before it goes live.

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