ISRO Internship 2026: Check Eligibility, Deadlines and Timelines

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has invited applications from students for its Internship and Student Project Trainee programmes for 2026. The programmes allow students to work on real projects at different ISRO and Department of Space (DoS) centres under the guidance of scientists and engineers.

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Students pursuing undergraduate, postgraduate, and PhD programmes from recognised institutions can apply if they meet the eligibility criteria.

The internship and project training are offered by different ISRO centres, and each centre follows its own application process and schedule.

Eligibility

Students applying for an internship or project must have secured at least 60% marks or a CGPA of 6.32 on a 10-point scale.

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For the Student Project Trainee programme, students should have completed the required semester before applying.

The project duration is:

• B.E./B.Tech: 10 to 24 weeks after the 6th semester
• M.E./M.Tech: 10 to 36 weeks after the 1st semester
• B.Sc./Diploma: 12 to 24 weeks in the final year
• M.Sc.: 10 to 52 weeks after the 1st semester
• PhD: 10 to 52 weeks after completion of coursework

The Internship Programme is available for eligible UG, PG, and PhD students. Students who have completed their course within the previous six months can also apply. The internship duration is generally up to 45 days.

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Application Timelines

There is no single application deadline for all ISRO internships. Every ISRO centre announces its own schedule.

• At the UR Rao Satellite Centre (URSC), applications for internships between July and September 2026 have already closed. The next application window for internships scheduled between October and December 2026 will open on 3 August 2026.

• The Liquid Propulsion Systems Centre (LPSC) will accept applications from 1 August to 31 August 2026 for internships planned between 15 October 2026 and 15 January 2027.

• The Space Applications Centre (SAC) follows a rolling application process. Students should submit their applications at least 45 days before their preferred joining date. The centre allows joining on the 1st, 11th and 21st of every month, depending on approval and availability.

How to Apply

Students should apply only through the concerned ISRO centre where they want to complete the internship or project.

Since the application process, available disciplines, and timelines differ from one centre to another, applicants are advised to check the latest notification on the respective ISRO centre’s website before submitting their application.

Selection is based on eligibility, availability of projects, and approval from the concerned centre. ISRO has also stated that meeting the eligibility criteria does not guarantee selection.

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