SAC Ahmedabad Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for Graduate, Technician & Trade Apprentice Seats (Apprenticeship, 1 year)

Space Applications Centre (SAC), Ahmedabad, one of the lead centres of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) under the Department of Space, has invited online applications for engagement as Graduate, Technician and Trade Apprentices under the Apprentices Act, 1961. The official notice is Advertisement No. SAC: 03:2026 dated 11 November 2026. Training lasts one year; selected apprentices are registered under the Act and receive a monthly stipend. There is no claim for employment in SAC or any other ISRO/Department of Space centre after the training ends.

SAC Graduate, Technician & Trade Apprentice Bharti 2026 covers apprenticeship seats in Ahmedabad. The notice lists 26 post codes but prints no vacancy numbers or category-wise breakup. Degree and diploma candidates must hold qualifications from universities, boards or institutes in Maharashtra, Gujarat, Goa, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan or Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu. Trade apprentices must hold ITI (NTC/STC) from a recognised institute in Gujarat. Candidates must have passed the relevant qualification in or after December 2023 and must not have completed three years after acquiring it by the expected joining date (January/February 2027).

Applications are accepted only online at the SAC official website or SAC careers portal from 9:30 AM on 11 November 2026 to 5:00 PM on 2 December 2026. Shortlisted candidates are informed only by email and called for document verification, subject to vacant positions.

⚠️ Application Alerts: check these before you submit the form.

• You must have passed the degree, diploma or ITI in or after December 2023 and must not be three years past the expected joining date (January/February 2027).
• Prior apprenticeship training or one year or more of job experience after the required qualification (as on the joining date) makes you ineligible.
• Degree/diploma must be from a government-recognised institution in the listed states/UTs; Trade ITI must be from Gujarat. Sandwich courses, private degrees/diplomas, short-term courses and candidates pursuing higher studies are not eligible.
• The application can be submitted only once; data cannot be changed after submission. Upload essential qualification certificates in PDF (maximum 1 MB).

📋 Official Source Chain: where the facts in this article were confirmed.

• Official notice: Detailed Advertisement No. SAC: 03:2026, dated 11 November 2026 — SAC Apprentice Detailed Advertisement 2026 (PDF)
• Official application route: Online registration only at sac.gov.in or careers.sac.gov.in
• Official updates page: SAC Careers page
• Last checked: 12 November 2026, 11:33 PM IST

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Who Should Apply? (Quick Eligibility Check)

• Graduate Apprentice (post codes 01–09): B.E./B.Tech. or equivalent (engineering fields) or graduation (B.Com, BCA, BA Hindi/English) with minimum 60% aggregate from a government-recognised university/board/institute in Maharashtra, Gujarat, Goa, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan or Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu; age 18–28 years as on 2 December 2026.
• Technician Apprentice (post codes 10–14): Diploma in Engineering/Technology in the respective field with first class from a recognised State Board of Technical Education in the same listed states/UTs; age 18–35 years as on 2 December 2026.
• Trade Apprentice (post codes 15–26): SSC/Matriculation/10th plus ITI (NTC/STC) in the relevant trade from a recognised institute of Gujarat (ITI alone for codes 19–26); age 18–35 years as on 2 December 2026.
• Do not apply if: you have undergone or are undergoing apprenticeship training, or have one year or more job experience after the required qualification (as on joining); you completed three years after the qualification by the expected joining date; or you are pursuing higher studies (B.E./B.Tech. after diploma or M.E./M.Tech. after graduation).

Important Dates

Quick Overview – SAC Graduate, Technician & Trade Apprentice Recruitment 2026

• Organisation: Space Applications Centre (SAC), Ahmedabad, Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), Department of Space
• Sector: Central Government (Department of Space)
• Recruitment / Exam Name: Engagement of Graduate, Technician and Trade Apprentices (FY 2026-27)
• Notification / Advertisement No.: SAC: 03:2026
• Post(s): Graduate Apprentice, Technician Apprentice, Trade Apprentice (26 post codes)
• Total Vacancies: Not specified in the advertisement (26 post codes listed)
• Job Location: Space Applications Centre, Ahmedabad, Gujarat
• Job Type / Nature: Central Govt (Department of Space / ISRO – Space Applications Centre) · Apprenticeship (1 year)
• Stipend: Graduate ₹12,300; Technician ₹10,900; Trade ₹10,560 (post codes 15–16) or ₹11,040 (post codes 17–26) per month
• Training Duration: One year (12 months)
• Apply Between: 11 November 2026 (0930 hours) to 2 December 2026 (1700 hours)
• Apply Online: SAC Careers / Apply Online (open)
• Notification PDF: SAC Apprentice Detailed Advertisement 2026 (PDF)
• Official Portal: SAC Careers page

What Posts Are Available? – SAC Graduate, Technician & Trade Apprentice Vacancy 2026

The advertisement lists 26 post codes under three designations but does not print the number of seats available for any post or a total. Empanelment and document verification are subject to the availability of vacant positions.

No category-wise reservation breakup is printed in the advertisement.

Your qualifying exam percentage decides who is shortlisted for document verification. Empanelment is based on the percentage of marks in the qualifying examination declared by a government-recognised university/board/institute, with due weightage to reservation categories. Only shortlisted candidates are called for document verification subject to vacant positions. Intimation is by email only.

Who Is Eligible for SAC Graduate, Technician & Trade Apprentice 2026? – Education, Age & Domicile

Nationality, Domicile & Basic Requirements

• Nationality: Only Indian Nationals are eligible to apply.
• Domicile / local condition: Degree and diploma candidates must qualify as a government-recognised university/board/institute in Maharashtra, Gujarat, Goa, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan or Dadra Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu. Trade apprentices must hold ITI (NTC/STC) from a recognised institute of Gujarat.

Educational Qualification

• Graduate Apprentice (Electronics & Communication Engg., Mechanical Engg., Computer Engg./Computer Science/Information Technology, Electrical Engg., Civil Engg., Production Engg.): B.E./B.Tech. or equivalent qualification in the respective field with an aggregate minimum of 60% marks as declared by a government-recognised university/board/institute.
• Graduate Apprentice (Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Computer Application, Bachelor of Arts – Hindi/English): Graduation in the respective field with a minimum of 60% marks as declared by a government-recognised university/board/institute.
• Technician Apprentice (Electronics & Communication Engg., Mechanical Engg., Computer Engg./Computer Science/Information Technology, Electrical Engg., Civil Engg.): Diploma in Engineering/Technology in the respective field with first class by a recognised State Board of Technical Education.
• Trade Apprentice (Computer Operator & Programming Assistant, Carpenter/Wood Work Technician, Painter (General), Draughtsman Mechanical): SSC/Matriculation/10th and ITI (NTC/STC) in the relevant trade from a recognised institute of Gujarat.
• Trade Apprentice (Machinist, Fitter, Turner, Lab Assistant Chemical Plant, Attendant Operator Chemical Plant, Refrigeration & Air Conditioning, Electronics Mechanic & Radio T.V., Electrician): ITI (NTC/STC) in the relevant trade from a recognised institute in Gujarat.
• Qualification must be held by: Passed in or after December 2023; candidate must not have completed three years after acquiring the qualification on the expected date of joining (January/February 2027).
• Minimum marks: 60% aggregate for Graduate Apprentice; first class for Technician Apprentice (as declared by the institution).

Need to convert CGPA? Use our CGPA to Percentage Calculator. This calculator gives an indicative estimate; the official method in the notification prevails.

What Is the Age Limit? (as on 2 December 2026)

Examples:

• ✅ A 27-year-old UR candidate born on 1 January 1999 — eligible for post codes 01–09 (as on 2 December 2026).
• ❌ A 29-year-old UR candidate born on 1 January 1997 — not eligible for postcodes 01–09 (one full year over the limit).

Use our Age Eligibility Calculator to check instantly.

Additional Requirements

• Candidates who have undergone or are undergoing apprenticeship training, or who have job experience of one year or more after attaining the required qualification (as on the date of joining as an apprentice), are not eligible.
• Sandwich courses, private degree/diploma, short-term courses, degree/diploma in other disciplines/areas, and candidates pursuing higher studies (B.E./B.Tech. in case of diploma holders and M.E./M.Tech. in case of graduates) are not eligible.
• Medical fitness as prescribed must be met at the time of joining.

Higher Qualification / Experience Rules

Higher qualifications and prior experience after the required qualification can make a candidate ineligible (see rejection rules).

Reservation & PwBD Suitability

• Reservation: Empanelment/shortlisting gives due weightage to reservation categories. Category certificates must be in the prescribed format for Central Government posts, for the current financial year.
• PwBD: Age relaxation as per Government of India rules. Disability certificate in prescribed format (if applicable) is required.

What Is the Graduate, Technician & Trade Apprentice Stipend? – Monthly Stipend

The stipend is paid monthly during the one-year training and is subject to amendment or revision from time to time as per extant orders.

No other benefits are printed.

What Is the Application Fee?

No application fee is mentioned in the notification.

How to Apply for SAC Graduate, Technician & Trade Apprentice 2026?

The SAC Graduate, Technician & Trade Apprentice online form 2026 is filled out on the SAC website or careers portal from 11 November 2026 to 2 December 2026.

1. Open the SAC official website or SAC careers portal (open).
2. Register using a valid email ID (you can register only once with this email ID).
3. Enter the correct data in the relevant columns. Fields marked * are mandatory. Enter marks/percentage as declared by the institution.
4. Upload essential qualification certificates (B.E./B.Tech./Graduation/Diploma/ITI) in PDF format, maximum 1 MB each. Data on marks, percentage, class, month and year of passing must be verifiable from the uploaded certificates.
5. Fill the characters shown in the security image (regenerate if not clear).
6. Submit the application. No changes are allowed after submission. Note the 14-digit Online Registration Number and take a printout of the application summary (the site closes for printing after 1700 hours on 2 December 2026).

Common Mistakes to Avoid

• Registering more than once with the same email ID.
• Entering marks as CGPA or grade instead of percentage, or uploading certificates that do not match the entered data.
• Submitting without the required PDF certificates (maximum 1 MB).
• Forgetting to note the 14-digit registration number or print the application summary before the site closes.
• Applying if you have prior apprenticeship training, one year or more of post-qualification experience, or if you will complete three years after the qualification by January/February 2027.

What Can Get Your Application Rejected?

SAC અમદાવાદ એપ્રેન્ટિસ ભરતી 2026 – ગ્રેજ્યુએટ, ટેકનિશિયન અને ટ્રેડ સીટો

સ્પેસ એપ્લિકેશન્સ સેન્ટર (SAC), અમદાવાદ, ઇસરો હેઠળ ગ્રેજ્યુએટ, ટેકનિશિયન અને ટ્રેડ એપ્રેન્ટિસ માટે એક વર્ષની તાલીમ માટે ઓનલાઈન અરજીઓ મંગાવે છે. જાહેરાત નં. SAC: 03:2026 તારીખ 11 નવેમ્બર 2026. સીટોની સંખ્યા જાહેરાતમાં છાપી નથી. અંતિમ તારીખ 2 ડિસેમ્બર 2026 સાંજે 5 વાગ્યા સુધી છે.

અંતિમ તારીખ ક્યારે છે?
ઓનલાઈન નોંધણી 11 નવેમ્બર 2026 સવારે 9:30 થી 2 ડિસેમ્બર 2026 સાંજે 5 વાગ્યા સુધી ખુલ્લી છે. આ પછી સાઈટ બંધ થઈ જશે.

કોણ અરજી કરી શકે છે?
ભારતીય નાગરિક. ગ્રેજ્યુએટ માટે લિસ્ટેડ રાજ્યો/કેન્દ્રશાસિત પ્રદેશોમાંથી 60% સાથે ડિગ્રી અથવા B.E./B.Tech. ટેકનિશિયન માટે ફર્સ્ટ ક્લાસ ડિપ્લોમા. ટ્રેડ માટે ગુજરાતના માન્ય સંસ્થામાંથી ITI. ડિસેમ્બર 2023 અથવા તે પછી પાસ કરેલ હોવું જોઈએ અને જોડાણ સમયે 3 વર્ષ પૂરા ન થયા હોય. પહેલાં એપ્રેન્ટિસ અથવા 1 વર્ષનો અનુભવ હોય તો અયોગ્ય.

અરજી કેવી રીતે કરવી?
ફક્ત ઓનલાઈન sac.gov.in અથવા careers.sac.gov.in પર. માન્ય ઈમેઈલથી નોંધણી કરો, વિગતો ભરો, PDF સર્ટિફિકેટ અપલોડ કરો અને સબમિટ કરો. 14 અંકની નોંધણી નંબર નોંધી લો અને પ્રિન્ટ કાઢો.

સ્ટાઈપેન્ડ અને પસંદગી કેવી રીતે?
ગ્રેજ્યુએટ ₹12,300, ટેકનિશિયન ₹10,900, ટ્રેડ ₹10,560 અથવા ₹11,040 પ્રતિ મહિને. પસંદગી ક્વોલિફાઈંગ એક્ઝામના ટકા આધારે શોર્ટલિસ્ટ અને ડોક્યુમેન્ટ વેરિફિકેશનથી. તાલીમ પછી નોકરીનો દાવો નહીં.

અધિકૃત વેબસાઈટ: sac.gov.in અથવા careers.sac.gov.in

How Are Candidates Selected?

1. Empanelment / shortlisting on the basis of information furnished in the online application (percentage of marks in the qualifying examination declared by a government-recognised university/board/institute), with due weightage to reservation categories.
2. Only shortlisted/empaneled candidates are called for document verification and further process, subject to availability of vacant positions.
3. Intimation is sent only by email. Candidates must produce all original documents when called.
4. Medical fitness is checked at the time of joining. Failure to meet the criteria cancels the candidature.

No written examination, interview or other stages are mentioned in the notice. The shortlisting rule is described above.

The SahisarkariJobs.in Analyst's Take – Is This Apprenticeship for You?

This is a one-year training engagement under the Apprentices Act, 1961 at SAC Ahmedabad, not a job. The notice prints no seat numbers, so competition and final selection depend entirely on the marks-based shortlist and available positions at the time of document verification. A candidate who passed in December 2023 or later and will not have completed three years by January/February 2027 has a clear window; anyone closer to the three-year mark risks becoming ineligible by joining. Stipend ranges from ₹10,560 to ₹12,300 per month depending on the post code group, with no other benefits printed.

Best fit: Fresh graduates, diploma holders and ITI pass-outs (December 2023 or later) from the listed states/UTs (or Gujarat for trades) who have no prior apprenticeship or post-qualification work experience and want structured training at an ISRO centre.

Skip if you already have one year or more of experience after the qualification, are pursuing higher studies, or need a permanent post with employment rights after the training ends.

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Practical tip: Calculate your exact age as on 2 December 2026 and confirm the month and year of passing on your certificates before filling the form; both are used for shortlisting and eligibility checks.

What Documents Are Required?

At Application

• Essential qualification certificates (B.E./B.Tech./Graduation/Diploma/ITI) in PDF, maximum 1 MB each. Marks, percentage, class, month and year of passing must be verifiable from the uploaded files.

At Document Verification / Joining

• Proof of date of birth
• SSC (10th) and/or HSC (12th) mark sheets and certificates
• Mark sheets and certificate of the qualifying exam (Degree/Diploma/ITI)
• Latest OBC (NCL)/Caste/Income and Asset Certificate (EWS)/Tribe certificate/Disability certificate (if applicable) in prescribed format for Central Government posts (current financial year)
• Aadhaar Card
• Hard copy of the online application summary with self-attested copies of the above

⚠️ Document Alert Specific to This Recruitment

• Category certificates must be issued by a competent authority in the prescribed format for recruitment to Central Government posts for the current financial year.
• Uploaded certificates must exactly match the marks, percentage, class and passing month/year entered in the form; any discrepancy leads to disqualification.

What Are the Apprenticeship Terms & Conditions?

• Training period is one year (12 months) commencing from the execution of the contract of apprenticeship under the Apprentices Act, 1961.
• Apprentices will have no claim whatsoever for employment in Space Applications Centre, Ahmedabad or any other centres/units of ISRO/Department of Space after completion of the training period.
• Stipend is as printed and subject to amendment/revision from time to time as per extant orders.
• Medical fitness criteria must be met at joining; failure cancels the candidature.
• Selected candidates must execute a contract of apprenticeship training as per the Apprentices Act 1961 and the Apprentices Act Amendment Act 1973.

What Happens After Selection?

1. Document verification of shortlisted candidates (subject to vacant positions).
2. Medical fitness check at the time of joining.
3. Execution of the apprenticeship contract and registration under the Apprentices Act, 1961.
4. One-year training period at SAC Ahmedabad.

✅ Confirmed: No automatic employment after training. ❓ Not specified: Exact joining formalities beyond the contract and medical check.

Contact & Helpline

For general inquiries: 079-26913021 / 079-26913022
Only for technical queries: 079-26915510 / 079-26915513
Timings: 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM (Monday to Friday)

SAC Careers page

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FAQs – SAC Graduate, Technician & Trade Apprentice 2026

What is the last date to apply for SAC Graduate, Technician & Trade Apprentice 2026?

2 December 2026 (1700 hours). Online registration is open from 9:30 AM on 11 November 2026. No extension has been announced as of 12 November 2026.

What is the age limit for SAC Graduate Apprentice?

18 to 28 years as of 2 December 2026 for post codes 01–09 (Graduate). Technician and Trade post codes 10–26 have 18 to 35 years. OBC (NCL) get 3 years, and SC/ST get 5 years relaxation in the upper limit. PwBD as per Government of India rules.

Is there an exam for SAC Graduate Apprentice, or is it interview-based?

No written examination or interview is mentioned. Shortlisting is based on the percentage of marks in the qualifying examination, with weightage to reservation categories, followed by document verification of shortlisted candidates.

What is the Graduate Apprentice stipend in SAC 2026?

₹12,300 per month for Graduate Apprentice. Technician Apprentices receive ₹10,900; Trade Apprentices receive ₹10,560 (post codes 15–16) or ₹11,040 (post codes 17–26) per month. Subject to revision as per orders.

Can final-year students apply for this recruitment?

No. Candidates must have passed the Degree/Diploma/ITI in or after December 2023 and must not complete three years after the qualification by the expected joining date (January/February 2027). Those pursuing higher studies are not eligible.

Is this Apprentice post a permanent government job?

No — a one-year apprenticeship training engagement under the Apprentices Act, 1961. Apprentices have no claim whatsoever for employment in SAC or any other ISRO/Department of Space centre after the training period.

Can candidates from other states apply?

Yes, for Graduate and Technician Apprentice if the degree/diploma is from a government-recognised institution in Maharashtra, Gujarat, Goa, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan or Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu. Trade Apprentice must have ITI from a recognised institute of Gujarat.

Where will selected candidates be posted?

Space Applications Centre, Ahmedabad. No other posting locations are mentioned.

What is the official website for SAC recruitment?

The official notice and application portal is the SAC website or SAC careers portal. Updates are posted on the SAC Careers page.

Before You Apply: Quick Self-Check

• You meet the age condition as of 2 December 2026 and qualify as having passed in or after December 2023 (and will not complete three years by joining).
• You meet the condition that decides this recruitment: no prior apprenticeship or one year or more post-qualification experience, and qualification from the allowed states/UTs (or Gujarat ITI for trades).
• You can produce every document and certificate the notice requires at verification.
• You are ready for the selection stage that applies to your post: marks-based shortlisting followed by document verification.
• You accept the posting terms: training at SAC Ahmedabad with no claim for employment afterwards.

📄 Primary source: Detailed Advertisement No. SAC: 03:2026, Space Applications Centre (SAC), Ahmedabad, ISRO/Department of Space, dated 11 November 2026 (linked under Important Links). The recruitment facts above come from that notice; tips and estimates are labelled where they appear.