IN-SPACe Young Professional Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 10 Grade-1 & Grade-2 Posts

The Indian National Space Promotion and Authorization Centre (IN-SPACe), an independent single-window nodal agency functioning under the Department of Space (DoS), Government of India, has officially released its premium employment notification (Advt No. IN-SPACe: 02: 2026). This highly prestigious recruitment drive offers a golden opportunity for engineering, science, law, and economics professionals to contribute directly to India’s commercial, academic, and private space sector operations.

​The official notification announces 10 multi-disciplinary vacancies for the role of Young Professional (Grade-1 and Grade-2). These positions are purely contractual and will be based across key space administration directorates in Ahmedabad and Bengaluru. The online application window is actively open on the IN-SPACe Digital Platform (IDP) and will close on the strict deadline of June 20, 2026.

​IN-SPACe Young Professional 2026: Essential Exam Dates

​Candidates planning to break into the administrative space ecosystem must strictly follow the official web timeline:

Recruitment Event Phase	Official Target Schedule
Official Notification Released	May 30, 2026
Online Application Process Commences	May 30, 2026
Last Date to Apply Online via Portal	June 20, 2026 (11:59 PM)
Shortlist Publication & Interview Dates	To be individual communicated via email/SMS

1. Directorate-Wise Vacancy & Posting Location Breakup

​The 10 specialized posts are segmented among specific regulatory and promotional wings:

Concerned Directorate / Operational Area	Total Vacancies	Designated Workplace Location
Technical Directorate (Downstream)	01 Post	Bopal Headquarters, Ahmedabad
Technical Directorate (Upstream)	02 Posts	Bopal Headquarters, Ahmedabad
Promotion Directorate (International Outreach)	01 Post	ISRO ISITE Campus, Bengaluru
Promotion Directorate (Academia Outreach)	01 Post	ISRO ISITE Campus, Bengaluru
PMA Directorate (Program Management)	01 Post	Bopal Headquarters, Ahmedabad
PMA Directorate (Authorization Directorate)	01 Post	Bopal Headquarters, Ahmedabad
Decadal Vision Implementation Team (A)	01 Post	Bopal Headquarters, Ahmedabad
Decadal Vision Implementation Team (B)	01 Post	Bopal Headquarters, Ahmedabad
Legal Directorate	01 Post	Bopal Headquarters, Ahmedabad

2. Eligibility Criteria & Domain Mapping (As of Application Date)

​A. Maximum Age Ceiling

• ​Young Professional (Grade-1): Maximum 25 Years

• ​Young Professional (Grade-2): Maximum 30 Years

​B. Educational Qualifications & Post-Qualification Experience

​Because these are specialized vertical profiles, the board requires strict academic alignment paired with a minimum of 1 to 2 years of relevant post-qualification experience:

• ​Technical (Downstream): Post Graduate Degree in Science / Engineering. Minimum 1 year experience preferably in Geospatial, GIS, or Remote Sensing space technologies.

• ​Technical (Upstream): Regular B.E. / B.Tech in Electronics, Mechanical, Aerospace, Electronics & Communication, or Computer Science. Minimum 1 year experience in space systems or allied strategic manufacturing sectors.

• ​Legal Directorate: Master of Laws (LLM Degree) from a recognized university with a sound understanding of corporate compliance, international laws, or space policy frameworks.

• ​Decadal Vision Implementation (A & B): Full-time Graduation/Post-Graduation in Engineering, Science, or Economics. Minimum 1 year experience acting as a professional consultant, research associate, or management trainee. An added MBA/PGDM is highly preferred.

​3. Remuneration & Contractual Tenure Details

​The remuneration for these assignments represents some of the highest central government compensation blocks for contractual technical and executive advisors:

• ​Young Professional (Grade-1): Consolidated ₹70,000/- per month (Fixed).

• ​Young Professional (Grade-2): Consolidated ₹90,000/- per month (Fixed).

• ​Tenure Window: Selected professionals will be engaged initially for 1 year. Based on routine performance assessments, institutional milestones, and agency mandates, the contract can be extended up to a maximum cumulative limit of 3 years.

​4. Integrated Selection Scheme

​The selection team uses a highly competitive, objective screening process:

1. ​Application Scrutiny (70% Weightage): Initial profiles are heavily evaluated and scored based on graduation percentages, relevant project profiles, and total months of effective industrial work experience.

1. ​Personal Interview (30% Weightage): Top-ranked shortlisted candidates will be invited to appear before an expert panel for a comprehensive technical and situational evaluation.

​5. Step-by-Step Online Application Process via IDP

​The registration layout is completely paperless and processed strictly through the IN-SPACe Digital Platform. Follow these exact steps to avoid submission failure: 

1
Access the IN-SPACe Career Gateway
Official Space Portal
Open your secure browser and head directly to inspace.gov.in. Scroll to the current announcements section and locate the link designated for “Engagement of Young Professionals 2026”.
2
Initialize Registration Profile
Digital Platform IDP
Click on the “Apply” link to open the integrated IN-SPACe Digital Platform (IDP) interface. If you are a new user, register your profile by setting up a username, email address, and primary password

3
Enter Academic and Experience History
Profile Population
Log in with your validated credentials. Fill in every personal detail accurately. When inputting your academic scores, ensure all graduation, intermediate, and matriculation marks are expanded to exactly two decimal places.
4
Upload Formatted Digital Certifications
Dossier Attachment
Upload your passport photo, clean signature graphic, final qualifying degree certificates (B.Tech/Post Graduate/LLM), and clear employment relieving/experience letters in the prescribed file sizes.

5
Submit the Application Layout
Final Verification
Review the completed data structure carefully via the application summary page. Verify that your chosen Directorate matched your background, and click on “Final Submit” before June 20, 2026, at 23:59 hours. Note down your auto-generated application tracking identifier.

6. Important Official Links :

Structural Asset Document	Verified Web Target Link Location
Direct Application Portal Gateway	Click here
Download Official Notification PDF	click here
Official Agency Main Web Portal	Click here

7. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

​Q1: Is there any registration fee for the IN-SPACe Young Professional form?

Ans: No. There is completely Nil (No Application Fee) charged to process or submit your online form profiles on the IDP portal for this recruitment drive.

​Q2: Can final-semester students apply if their final exams conclude in June 2026?

Ans: No. Candidates must already possess their final passing degrees, full marksheets, and the mandatory 1-year post-qualification practical experience certificates as on the exact date they lock and submit their online applications.

​Q3: Does selection for these posts guarantee any priority or permanent absorption in ISRO or DoS?

Ans: No. This engagement is purely contractual in nature for a temporary tenure. It does not confer any structural right, entitlement, or priority status to claim regular, permanent absorption within IN-SPACe, ISRO, or any sub-department under the Department of Space.