IGCAR Apprentice Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 200 Trade Apprentice Posts

IGCAR is offering 200 apprentice seats across 18 trades. The category-wise distribution is as follows: Of the 200 seats, 8 vacancies are identified for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) as per extant Government of India orders: 2 in Fitter (Dwarfism/Acid Attack Victim/Leprosy Cured), 1 in Turner (Specific Learning Disability), 1 in Machinist (Low Vision), 1 in Electrician (Hard of Hearing), 1 in Instrument Mechanic (Specific Learning Disability), 1 in Plumber (Low Vision), and 1 in Welder (Hard of Hearing). For PwBD candidates, disability must be 40% or more.

Candidates must hold an ITI pass certificate in the relevant trade corresponding to the trade applied for, as listed in the vacancy table above. Applicants who have already undergone, or are currently undergoing, apprenticeship training under the Apprentices Act, 1961 in any Government, PSU, or Private Industrial organization (partially or fully) are not eligible to apply. Candidates awarded grading under the CGPA system must submit a University/Institute-issued certificate converting CGPA into an appropriate percentage. Age relaxation for SC/ST/OBC (NCL) candidates is applicable as per Central Government rules.

Stipend rates are as per the Gazette Notification (G.S.R. 610(E) dated 03-09-2025) on the Apprenticeship (Amendment) Rules, 2025, issued by the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, and rules applicable from time to time.

Application fee is not specified in the notification.

Applications will be shortlisted on the following basis: The candidate must possess an ITI certificate in the trade applied for. Candidates are shortlisted for training based on the percentage of marks obtained in their ITI course. In case of a tie in ITI marks percentage, candidates with a higher percentage in 10th standard (8th standard only for Welder, Carpenter/Wood Work Technician, Mason/Civil Mistry, and Plumber) are placed higher in the merit list. If there is still a tie in 10th/8th class marks percentage, the candidate born earlier (older) is given preference. The selected list for each trade is published on the IGCAR website. All shortlisted candidates must appear for Document Verification; failure to do so results in cancellation of candidature. Engagement as an Apprentice is subject to qualifying a standard medical examination prescribed by the Competent Authority. Before com

Candidates must bring the following (original plus one set of self-attested photocopies) at the time of Document Verification: Signed printout of the online application form with a recent passport-size photograph pasted on it Police Verification Certificate from the local police station at the place of residence Date of Birth Certificate/SSC certificate 8th/10th standard mark sheets prior to the ITI course ITI trade certificates (NCVT/SCVT) with year-wise mark sheets and consolidated mark sheet Caste certificate (SC/ST/OBC-NCL) in the prescribed format, valid as on 19-08-2026, if applicable Valid Income and Assets Certificate as on 19-08-2026, for EWS category Disability Certificate for PwBD (above 40%), if applicable Savings Bank Account number and passbook Aadhaar Card of the applicant PAN Card of the applicant Confirmation copy of Apprentice Registration through the apprenticeshipindi

Candidates should submit an online application for one trade only. Applicants who have already undergone or are currently undergoing apprenticeship training under the Apprentices Act, 1961 elsewhere are not eligible. Selected candidates must submit a Police Verification Certificate from their local police station at the time of Document Verification. Registered email ID and mobile number are mandatory and must remain active until completion of the selection process; no changes are allowed once registered. IGCAR reserves the right to cancel or alter the number of seats in a trade, or the entire engagement process, without assigning any reason. Disrespectful, aggressive, dishonest, or evasive behavior by an apprentice can lead to termination of the apprenticeship. There is no provision for employment after completion of the apprenticeship training, and candidates cannot claim employment on