ISRO Opens 410 Apprentice Positions in 2026 Recruitment Drive Amid Staffing Challenges
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has launched its 2026 recruitment drive, inviting applications for 410 apprentice positions across graduate, technician, and commercial practice categories at the U R Rao Satellite Centre in Bengaluru. The application period runs from July 29 to August 28 or 29, 2026, via the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme portal. Monthly stipends range from Rs 10,900 to Rs 12,300. Additionally, ISRO is addressing a broader staffing challenge with 746 vacancies, including scientific and administrative roles, amid a 25-year-high vacancy rate in the Department of Space.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (50–50/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
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indianexpress broke this story on 30 Jul, 08:57 am. Other outlets followed.