The Master Control Facility (MCF), Hassan, a constituent unit of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) under the Department of Space, released this apprenticeship notification on 13 July 2026 on its official website. As per Circular No. MCF:ADMN:02/10/03 dated 13.07.2026, MCF Hassan is inviting applications for Graduate Apprentice Trainee (GAT) and Technician Apprentice Trainee (TAT) positions for the year 2026-27. ISRO MCF Hassan Apprentice Recruitment 2026 is for candidates who want one year of hands-on training at an ISRO facility, not a regular government job.
MCF Hassan is offering 45 apprenticeship positions in total, spread across engineering, library science, commercial practice and general-degree streams. A full discipline-wise breakdown follows in the article. The training will be carried out at MCF, Hassan, Karnataka. Candidates should check all details in the article below.
Information verified from the official MCF, Hassan (ISRO) Circular No. MCF:ADMN:02/10/03 dated 13 July 2026. Last verified: 26 July 2026.
The Master Control Facility, Hassan, under ISRO is recruiting 45 Graduate and Technician Apprentice Trainees through Circular No. MCF:ADMN:02/10/03. Candidates must first register on the NATS portal (nats.education.gov.in) and then email the filled application form with documents to apprentice@mcf.gov.in. The last date to apply is 3 August 2026. Selection is through screening of academic scores, an empanelment process, and document verification.
Quick summary of ISRO MCF Hassan Apprentice Recruitment
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Master Control Facility (MCF), Hassan — ISRO, Department of Space |
| Post | Graduate Apprentice Trainee (GAT) and Technician Apprentice Trainee (TAT) |
| Total Vacancy | 45 |
| Stipend | ₹12,300/month (GAT) and ₹10,900/month (TAT) |
| Application Mode | Offline — filled form emailed to apprentice@mcf.gov.in, after NATS registration |
| Eligibility (short) | Degree/Diploma passed in 2022–2026, applying within 5 years of passing |
| Selection Process (short) | Screening, academic-score panel, document verification |
| Place of Posting | MCF, Hassan, Karnataka |
| Last Date | 3 August 2026 |
| Who Can Apply | Indian nationals with B.E./B.Tech, Diploma, BA/B.Com/B.Sc or Library Science, NATS-registered |
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About the organisation
MCF, Hassan is a constituent unit of ISRO under the Department of Space. It monitors and controls all of ISRO’s geo-synchronous communication satellites, handling orbit raising, in-orbit payload testing, and in-orbit operations for the full life of each satellite. MCF’s round-the-clock work includes Tracking, Telemetry and Commanding (TT&C) operations. For an apprentice, this means direct exposure to live satellite operations rather than a classroom-only training year.
How this compares to similar openings
This is added context, not part of the official notification. Confirm with the hiring office.
Apprenticeships like this one are common across ISRO’s other centres and across many central PSUs, and most run on the same pattern: a one-year, non-permanent training period linked to registration on the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS) portal, with the Apprentices Act, 1961 as the governing law. What sets this MCF Hassan notification apart is its breadth — it covers five engineering disciplines, library science, commercial practice, and general-degree streams (BA/B.Com/B.Sc) in a single circular, so candidates from very different academic backgrounds can apply under one notification rather than searching separately.
Important dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Circular release date | 13 July 2026 |
| Last date to submit application (by email) | 3 August 2026 |
All correspondence for this recruitment is done by email only. The notice states that MCF, Hassan will not be responsible for a candidate not receiving communication because of an invalid email ID, or because it lands in a spam or bulk mail folder.
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Vacancy details and stipend
| Apprenticeship Category | Discipline / Stream | No. of Posts | Monthly Stipend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduate Apprentice Trainee (GAT) — B.E./B.Tech | Mechanical Engineering | 02 | ₹12,300 |
| GAT — B.E./B.Tech | Electrical & Electronics Engineering | 02 | ₹12,300 |
| GAT — B.E./B.Tech | Electronics & Communication Engineering | 09 | ₹12,300 |
| GAT — B.E./B.Tech | Computer Science & Engineering | 04 | ₹12,300 |
| GAT — B.E./B.Tech | Civil Engineering | 02 | ₹12,300 |
| GAT — B.Sc | Library Science | 01 | ₹12,300 |
| GAT — General Stream | Bachelor of Arts / Bachelor of Commerce / Bachelor of Science (combined; the notification does not split this figure by individual degree) | 14 | ₹12,300 |
| Technician Apprentice Trainee (TAT) — Diploma in Engineering | Mechanical Engineering | 02 | ₹10,900 |
| TAT — Diploma in Engineering | Electrical & Electronics Engineering | 03 | ₹10,900 |
| TAT — Diploma in Engineering | Electronics & Communication Engineering | 02 | ₹10,900 |
| TAT — Diploma in Engineering | Civil Engineering | 01 | ₹10,900 |
| TAT — Diploma | Library Science | 01 | ₹10,900 |
| TAT — Diploma | Commercial Practice | 02 | ₹10,900 |
| Verified total | 45 |
The notification does not state a consolidated total on its own; the 45 above is the sum of every row it lists, and the rows add up to that figure.
Eligibility
Post-wise qualification
| Category | Discipline | Required Qualification |
|---|---|---|
| GAT (B.E./B.Tech) | Mechanical, Electrical & Electronics, Electronics & Communication, Computer Science, Civil | B.E./B.Tech in the respective discipline from a recognised Indian university |
| GAT (B.Sc) | Library Science | Graduation in Library Science / Library & Information Science (AICTE/UGC approved) from a recognised Indian university |
| GAT (General Stream) | BA / B.Com / B.Sc | Degree from a recognised university in India |
| TAT (Diploma in Engineering) | Mechanical, Electrical & Electronics, Electronics & Communication, Civil | Diploma in Engineering in the respective discipline, awarded by a recognised State Board |
| TAT (Diploma) | Library Science | Diploma in Library Science awarded by a recognised State Board |
| TAT (Diploma) | Commercial Practice | Diploma in Commercial Practice awarded by a recognised State Board |
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Eligibility window (applies to every post)
- Candidates must have passed out during 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 or 2026.
- They are eligible only if they join within 5 years of acquiring the degree/diploma, counted from the month and year of passing shown on the certificate. If this 5-year limit is crossed by the time an offer is made, the candidate will not be given the training position even if empanelled or waitlisted.
- Candidates who passed the qualifying exam before 2022 are not eligible.
- Only candidates who completed the qualifying exam as regular candidates are eligible. Sandwich courses, private degrees, and short-term/certificate courses are not acceptable, and a candidate currently pursuing higher studies (for example M.E./M.Tech for a Graduate Apprentice post, or B.E./B.Tech for a Diploma Apprentice post) is not acceptable.
- Ex-apprentices, candidates currently undergoing another apprenticeship, or candidates with one year or more of job experience in the Government, public or private sector as on the date of joining, are not eligible. Combining this apprenticeship with any other institution is not permitted.
- Only Indian nationals can apply.
- No age limit is mentioned in the official notification.
Selection process
Selection has no written exam. It is based on screening and academic performance, followed by document verification.
- All applications received are screened.
- Selection panels are drawn up based on the candidate’s academic scores at Degree/Diploma level.
- Induction against the vacant training positions is done strictly by the candidate’s position in the panel.
- Only selected candidates are informed, by email, through an offer letter.
- Shortlisted or empanelled candidates are called for document verification, subject to the availability of vacant apprenticeship positions.
Candidates shortlisted for document verification are not eligible for Travelling Allowance, as stated in the notice.
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Application fee
Application fee details are not mentioned in the official notification. Check the official website for updates.
How to apply
- Register on the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS) portal at nats.education.gov.in, uploading the Degree/Diploma certificate and a valid Government-issued ID. A NATS Enrolment Number is generated once registration is successful.
- Fill the Application Form (Annexure-1) attached with the circular.
- Gather the required documents (listed below) in PDF format.
- Email the filled application form, the documents, and the NATS Enrolment Number to apprentice@mcf.gov.in, with the subject line “Application for Graduate/Technician Apprenticeship Category.”
- Complete this before the last date, 3 August 2026.
Selected candidates must submit a Medical Fitness Certificate at the time of joining, and must execute a contract of apprenticeship as per the Apprentices Act, 1961.
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Documents to keep ready
- Filled and signed Application Form (Annexure-1), with a recent passport-size photograph
- SSLC / 10th Standard Marks Card / Certificate
- PUC / 12th Standard Marks Card / Certificate
- Degree / Diploma Marks Cards of all semesters or years
- Degree / Diploma Certificate or Provisional Certificate
- NATS Enrolment Number (and proof of registration)
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Important links
| Link | Details |
|---|---|
| Official notification circular (PDF) | Full circular with the application form (Annexure-1) |
| NATS registration portal | Mandatory enrolment before applying |
| MCF official website | For further instructions, as stated in the circular |
| Application email — apprentice@mcf.gov.in | Where the filled form and documents must be sent |
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Should you apply?
This apprenticeship suits recent graduates and diploma holders (2022–2026 pass-outs) who want practical, resume-building experience at an ISRO facility and are comfortable relocating to Hassan, Karnataka, for one year. It does not suit candidates who already hold a year or more of job experience, have completed another apprenticeship, or need a permanent income immediately — the notice states plainly that apprentices have no claim to regular employment in ISRO or any other Department of Space unit after the training period ends.
The honest trade-off is stipend versus experience: ₹12,300 or ₹10,900 a month is well below a typical starting salary, and the training carries no employment guarantee. This is added context, not part of the official notification: given ISRO’s national reputation and the open, all-India eligibility, competition for these posts is likely to be considerable, even though the notice gives no applicant numbers. Candidates who value the ISRO name and hands-on satellite-operations exposure on their resume are the best fit; those who need immediate financial security are better served by a regular vacancy.
FAQs
What is the last date to apply for ISRO MCF Hassan Apprentice 2026?
The last date to apply is 3 August 2026. Applications must be emailed to apprentice@mcf.gov.in after registering on the NATS portal; there is no other application mode mentioned in the circular.
What is the stipend for ISRO MCF Hassan apprentice trainees?
Graduate Apprentice Trainees (GAT) receive ₹12,300 per month, and Technician Apprentice Trainees (TAT) receive ₹10,900 per month, for a training period of 12 months.
Who is eligible for the ISRO MCF Hassan apprenticeship 2026?
Indian nationals who passed their qualifying Degree or Diploma as regular candidates between 2022 and 2026, and who can join within 5 years of passing, are eligible. Ex-apprentices and candidates with a year or more of job experience are not eligible.
Does the ISRO MCF apprenticeship lead to a permanent job at ISRO?
No. This is added context, not part of the official notification — confirm with the hiring office. The circular itself states apprentices have no claim to regular employment in ISRO or any Department of Space unit after training, though the practical experience can still add value on a resume for future government or PSU applications.
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