IGCAR ITI Trade Apprentice Recruitment 2026: 200 ITI Apprentice Vacancies

Quick Highlights

• Organisation: Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research (IGCAR), Kalpakkam
• Advertisement No.: IGCAR/03/2026
• Total Apprentice Seats: 200
• Training Duration: One year
• Application Mode: Online only
• Registration Opens: 20th July 2026
• Last Date to Apply: 19th August 2026

Important Dates

Trade-Wise Vacancy and Stipend Details

Candidates must hold an ITI pass certificate in the relevant trade to be eligible. The stipend amount depends on whether the candidate completed a two-year or one-year ITI course, as fixed under the Apprenticeship (Amendment) Rules, 2025.

Category-Wise Distribution

Of the 200 total seats, 8 are identified as benchmark disability (PwBD) vacancies against specific trades, adjusted within the category totals below.

Benchmark PwBD candidates must have a disability of 40 percent or more to be considered against the 8 identified seats, which include categories such as low vision, hearing impairment, specific learning disability, dwarfism, acid attack victims, and leprosy cured, as specified against each trade in the official notification.

Place and Duration of Training

Training will be conducted at Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research, Kalpakkam, Chengalpattu District, Tamil Nadu, for a duration of one year.

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

Candidates must hold an ITI pass certificate in the trade they are applying for, matching the discipline listed in the vacancy table above.

Age Limit (as on 19.08.2026)

The minimum age is 18 years and the maximum age is 24 years as on the closing date of the online application, 19th August 2026. Age relaxation applies as follows: 5 years for SC/ST candidates, 3 years for OBC (NCL) candidates, and 10 years for PwBD candidates. Relaxation for SC/ST/OBC (NCL) candidates will otherwise follow Central Government rules.

Other Conditions

Candidates who have already undergone, or are currently undergoing, apprenticeship training under the Apprentices Act 1961 in any Government, PSU, or private industrial organisation, whether partially or fully, are not eligible to apply. Each candidate may submit an online application for only one trade.

Stipend Amount

As per the Apprenticeship (Amendment) Rules, 2025 (Gazette Notification No. G.S.R. 610(E) dated 3rd September 2025), the stipend is fixed as follows:

• Rs. 11,040 per month for candidates who completed a two-year ITI training course.
• Rs. 10,560 per month for candidates who completed a one-year ITI training course.

Selection Procedure

There is no written examination for this recruitment. Selection is based entirely on academic merit, following this order:

1. Candidates must hold a valid ITI certificate in the trade applied for.
2. Shortlisting for training is based on the percentage of marks obtained in the ITI course.
3. In case of a tie in ITI marks, the candidate with a higher percentage in Class 10 will rank higher (Class 8 percentage is used instead for Welder, Carpenter/Wood Work Technician, Mason/Civil Mistry, and Plumber trades).
4. If there is still a tie in Class 10/Class 8 marks, the candidate born earlier (older in age) will be given preference.

The selected list for each trade will be published on the IGCAR website, and all shortlisted candidates must appear for Document Verification, failing which their candidature will be treated as cancelled.

Documents Required at Document Verification

• Signed online application form with a recent passport-size photograph pasted on it
• Police Verification Certificate from the local police station of residence
• Date of Birth Certificate or SSC certificate
• 8th/10th standard mark sheets from before the ITI course
• ITI trade certificate (NCVT/SCVT) with year-wise and consolidated mark sheets
• Caste certificate for SC/ST/OBC (NCL), valid as on 19th August 2026, if applicable
• Income and Assets Certificate for EWS category, valid as on 19th August 2026, if applicable
• Disability Certificate for PwBD candidates (above 40 percent), if applicable
• Savings bank account number and passbook
• Aadhaar card and PAN card of the applicant
• Confirmation copy of registration on the Apprenticeship India portal
• CGPA-to-percentage conversion certificate from the university/institute, where applicable

No TA/DA is paid for attending Document Verification or the medical examination.

How to Apply for IGCAR ITI Trade Apprentice Recruitment 2026

Applications must be submitted online only, and registration on the national Apprenticeship India portal is a mandatory first step before applying through IGCAR's own website.

1. Register as an apprentice on the web portal apprenticeshipindia.gov.in and complete Aadhaar (e-KYC) verification of your enrollment.
2. Note down the unique registration number generated by the portal (in the format AXXXXXXXXXX), as applications cannot be submitted without it.
3. Keep scanned PDF copies ready of your caste/disability/EWS certificate (if applicable) and a single combined PDF of your 8th or 10th class mark sheet, ITI trade certificate, semester-wise mark sheets, and consolidated mark sheet.
4. Visit the IGCAR website www.igcar.gov.in and go to the "Opportunities -> Recruitment" tab to access the online application form.
5. Fill in your personal details and the trade applied for exactly as they appear on your certificates, using the registered e-KYC email ID and mobile number.
6. Check all entered details carefully, since no changes or corrections are allowed after final submission.
7. Submit the completed application along with the required scanned documents before 19th August 2026.

General Instructions

• Only one online application per candidate is allowed, and it must be for a single trade.
• Engagement as an apprentice is subject to qualifying a standard medical examination.
• Before training begins, selected candidates must execute a Contract of Apprenticeship.
• On completing the training period, apprentices must clear a Trade Test to receive the National Apprenticeship Certificate through the Apprenticeship portal.
• This engagement is governed strictly by the Apprentices Act, 1961, and does not carry any provision or claim for employment at IGCAR after training.
• Selected candidates will be provided hostel accommodation on a chargeable basis, subject to availability.
• IGCAR reserves the right to cancel or alter the number of seats in any trade, or the entire recruitment process, without assigning any reason.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. How many apprentice vacancies are there in IGCAR Recruitment 2026?

IGCAR Kalpakkam has announced 200 ITI Trade Apprentice vacancies across 18 different trades under Advertisement No. IGCAR/03/2026.

Q2. What is the last date to apply for IGCAR ITI Trade Apprentice Recruitment 2026?

The online application window is open from 20th July 2026 to 19th August 2026.

Q3. What is the age limit for IGCAR ITI Trade Apprentice Recruitment 2026?

The minimum age is 18 years and the maximum age is 24 years as on the closing date of the online application, 19th August 2026, with relaxation applicable for SC, ST, OBC (NCL), and PwBD candidates.

Q4. What is the stipend for IGCAR ITI Trade Apprentices?

Candidates who completed a two-year ITI course receive Rs. 11,040 per month, while those who completed a one-year ITI course receive Rs. 10,560 per month.

Q5. Is there a written exam for IGCAR ITI Trade Apprentice Recruitment 2026?

No, there is no written examination. Selection is based on the percentage of marks obtained in the ITI course, with Class 10 or Class 8 marks used as tie-breakers.

Q6. Where will the IGCAR apprenticeship training be conducted?

Training will be conducted at Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research, Kalpakkam, Chengalpattu District, Tamil Nadu, for a duration of one year.

Q7. Is registration on the Apprenticeship India portal compulsory for IGCAR ITI Trade Apprentice Recruitment 2026?

Yes, candidates must first register on apprenticeshipindia.gov.in and complete Aadhaar e-KYC verification, since applications will not be accepted without the registration number generated there.

Q8. Does completing the IGCAR apprenticeship guarantee a job?

No, the engagement and training are strictly in compliance with the Apprentices Act 1961, and there is no provision for employment at IGCAR on completion of training.

Source

This article is based on the official Notification for Engagement of Trade Apprentices, Advertisement No. IGCAR/03/2026, published by Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research.

Disclaimer: The information above is compiled from the official IGCAR recruitment notification for reader convenience. Candidates are advised to verify all details, including dates, vacancy numbers, and eligibility conditions, from the official IGCAR website before applying.