CSIR-CECRI Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – 27 Vacancies | Salary up to ₹12,300

CSIR-CECRI Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – 27 Vacancies | Salary up to ₹12,300 | Apply by 10 August 2026

Last date to Apply 10 August 2026

Introduction - CSIR-CECRI Apprentice Recruitment 2026

CSIR-CECRI Karaikudi invites applications for 27 apprentice vacancies across ITI, Diploma, and Graduate disciplines under the Apprenticeship Act, 1961. The institute, a premier R&D body under CSIR, Ministry of Science & Technology, Government of India, offers training opportunities with stipends ranging from ₹6,800 to ₹12,300 per month. Selection will be through a walk-in interview scheduled on 10 August 2026 at Karaikudi. Successful candidates will receive a National Apprenticeship Certificate from NCVT/BOAT.

This recruitment provides opportunities for ITI trades such as Electrician, Machinist, and Welder, Diploma apprentices in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, and Electronics, and Graduate apprentices in Civil Engineering and other disciplines. Candidates must register on NAPS/NATS portals before attending the interview.

Job Overview - CSIR-CECRI Apprentice Recruitment 2026

Requirement	Details
Recruiting Body	CSIR - Central Electrochemical Research Institute (CECRI), Karaikudi
Advertisement No.	APP-08/2026
Post	Apprentice Trainee
Disciplines	ITI Trades, Diploma Engineering (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics), Graduate (Civil & Non-Engineering)
Total Vacancies	27
Salary	₹6,800 – ₹12,300 per month
Job Type & Location	Apprenticeship Training, CSIR-CECRI Campus, Karaikudi, Tamil Nadu
Application Start Date	22 July 2026
Application End Date	10 August 2026 (Walk-in Interview)
Submission Mode	Offline (Walk-in Interview at CECRI, Karaikudi)
Apply Online	Apply via NAPS (ITI) Apply via NATS (Diploma/Graduate)

Salary Structure - CSIR-CECRI Apprentice Recruitment 2026

Category	Stipend (per month)
ITI Apprentices	₹11,040/- (most trades), ₹10,560/- (Welder & PASAA), ₹6,800/- (Glass Former)
Diploma Apprentices	₹10,900/-
Graduate Apprentices	₹12,300/-

Important Dates - CSIR-CECRI Apprentice Recruitment 2026

Event	Date
Notification Release	22 July 2026
Walk-in Interview	10 August 2026 (09:00 AM)

Vacancy Details - CSIR-CECRI Apprentice Recruitment 2026

Category	Vacancies
ITI Apprentices	18
Diploma Apprentices	5
Graduate Apprentices	4
Total	27

Application Fee - CSIR-CECRI Apprentice Recruitment 2026

Category	Fee
All Categories	No Application Fee

Important Links - CSIR-CECRI Apprentice Recruitment 2026

Link	Description
Detailed Notification	Download the official recruitment advertisement PDF for complete details.
Apply Online (NAPS)	Submit your application via NAPS portal for ITI Trade Apprentices.
Apply Online (NATS)	Submit your application via NATS portal for Graduate & Diploma Apprentices.
Official Website	Visit CSIR-CECRI official website for updates and notifications.
Join WhatsApp	Get instant recruitment updates via the official WhatsApp channel.
Join Telegram	Follow RapidoJobsIndia Telegram channel for job alerts and notifications.

Eligibility Criteria - CSIR-CECRI Apprentice Recruitment 2026

Category	Requirements
ITI Apprentices	14 years minimum, ITI pass in relevant trade, registered on NAPS portal.
Diploma Apprentices	18–24 years, Diploma in relevant engineering discipline, registered on NATS portal.
Graduate Apprentices	21–26 years, BE/B.Tech Civil or any degree, registered on NATS portal.

Documents Required - CSIR-CECRI Apprentice Recruitment 2026

SSC/HSC Marksheet: Proof of completion of secondary or higher secondary education, if applicable.
ITI/Diploma/Graduate Certificates & Marksheets: Original and self-attested copies of technical or academic qualifications relevant to the apprenticeship discipline.
Proof of Date of Birth: Birth certificate or SSLC certificate to verify age eligibility.
Aadhaar Card: Mandatory government-issued identity proof for verification.
Caste Certificate (if applicable): Valid certificate for SC/ST/OBC/EWS candidates in Government of India format.
Apprenticeship Portal Registration Printout: Proof of successful registration on NAPS/NATS portal with enrolment number.
Recent Passport-size Photograph: Signed and affixed on the application form for identification.

How to Apply - CSIR-CECRI Apprentice Recruitment 2026

Step 1: Register on the appropriate apprenticeship portal (NAPS for ITI, NATS for Diploma/Graduate) and obtain an enrolment number.
Step 2: Download the official application form from the CECRI website under the Opportunities/Careers section.
Step 3: Fill in all required details carefully, including personal information, qualification details, and the enrolment number.
Step 4: Attach self-attested copies of all required documents along with the application form.
Step 5: Attend the walk-in interview at CSIR-CECRI, Karaikudi on 10 August 2026 at 09:00 AM with the completed application form and original documents for verification.

Selection Procedure - CSIR-CECRI Apprentice Recruitment 2026

Walk-in Interview: Candidates will be evaluated based on their performance during the interview.
Shortlisting: If the number of applicants exceeds available vacancies, the Selection Committee may adopt shortlisting criteria.
Merit-based Selection: Final selection will be purely on merit and suitability of candidates for apprenticeship training.
Authority Decision: The final decision regarding selection rests solely with the Director, CSIR-CECRI, and will be binding on all applicants.