IGCAR Trade Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – 200 Vacancies | ₹11,040 Stipend

IGCAR Trade Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – 200 Vacancies | ₹11,040 Stipend | Apply Online by 19 Aug 2026

Last date to Apply 19 August 2026

Introduction - IGCAR Trade Apprentice Recruitment 2026

Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research (IGCAR), under the Department of Atomic Energy, Government of India, invites online applications for 200 ITI Trade Apprentice posts at Kalpakkam, Tamil Nadu. The apprenticeship will be for one year under the Apprentices Act, 1961. Selected candidates will receive a monthly stipend up to ₹11,040 depending on ITI course duration. This recruitment offers opportunities across multiple trades including Fitter, Electrician, Machinist, Welder, PASAA, and more. Applications must be submitted online before 19 August 2026.

The selection process is merit-based on ITI marks, with tie-breakers using 10th/8th marks and age. No written exam is conducted. Apprenticeship completion does not guarantee employment, but successful candidates will receive a National Apprenticeship Certificate. This notification provides a chance to gain valuable training experience in a premier Government of India research institution.

Job Overview- IGCAR Trade Apprentice Recruitment 2026

Requirement	Details
Recruiting Body	Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research (IGCAR), Department of Atomic Energy, Govt of India
Advertisement No.	IGCAR/03/2026
Post	Trade Apprentice
Total Vacancies	200
Salary	₹11,040 per month (2-Year ITI) / ₹10,560 per month (1-Year ITI)
Job Type & Location	Apprenticeship Training, Kalpakkam, Chengalpattu District, Tamil Nadu – 603102
Application Start Date	20 July 2026
Application End Date	19 August 2026
Submission Mode	Online
Apply Online	Apply Online via IGCAR Portal Apply via NAPS Apprenticeship Portal

Salary Structure - IGCAR Trade Apprentice Recruitment 2026

Qualification	Stipend & Details (per month)
2-Year ITI Course	• ₹11,040 per month • Applicable for candidates who completed a two-year ITI program • Stipend as per Apprenticeship (Amendment) Rules, 2025 • Includes basic stipend only; allowances not applicable
1-Year ITI Course	• ₹10,560 per month • Applicable for candidates who completed a one-year ITI program • Stipend as per Apprenticeship (Amendment) Rules, 2025 • Includes basic stipend only; allowances not applicable
Payment Mode	• Monthly credit directly to candidate’s bank account via ECS/UPI • No cash disbursement allowed
Revision	• Subject to periodic revision by Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship • Any changes will be notified on IGCAR official website

Important Dates - IGCAR Trade Apprentice Recruitment 2026

Event	Date / Details
Application Start Date	20 July 2026 – Online application portal opens
Application End Date	19 August 2026 – Last date to submit applications
Exam Date	No written exam; selection purely merit-based on ITI marks
Result Publication	Merit list will be published on IGCAR official website

Vacancy Details - IGCAR Trade Apprentice Recruitment 2026

Category	Number of Vacancies
Scheduled Caste (SC)	38
Scheduled Tribe (ST)	2
Other Backward Class (OBC – NCL)	54
Economically Weaker Section (EWS)	20
Unreserved (UR)	86
Total	200

Application Fee - IGCAR Trade Apprentice Recruitment 2026

Category	Application Fee Details
General / UR / SC / ST / OBC / EWS / PwBD	No Application Fee – Candidates can apply free of cost.
Note	• No category is required to pay any fee for this recruitment. • Applications are accepted free of charge via online mode only. • Candidates should ensure eligibility before applying.

Important Links - IGCAR Trade Apprentice Recruitment 2026

Link	Description
Detailed Notification	Download the official recruitment notification PDF for complete details.
Apply Online	Submit your application directly via the IGCAR recruitment portal.
Apply via NAPS Portal	Register and apply through the National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS) portal.
Join WhatsApp	Get instant updates and alerts via the official WhatsApp channel.
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Eligibility Criteria - IGCAR Trade Apprentice Recruitment 2026

Requirement	Details
Age Limit	• Minimum: 18 years • Maximum: 24 years (as on 19 Aug 2026) • Relaxations: SC/ST – 5 years, OBC – 3 years, PwBD – 10 years
Educational Qualification	• ITI pass certificate in relevant trade • Must be from a recognized institute • Candidates should apply for only one trade

Documents Required - IGCAR Trade Apprentice Recruitment 2026

Valid ITI Certificate in the relevant trade
10th/8th Class Marksheets (as applicable)
Government-issued Identity Proof (Aadhar, PAN, Voter ID, Driving License)
Police Verification Certificate from local police station
Caste Certificate (if applicable for SC/ST/OBC/EWS)
PwBD Certificate (if applicable)
Recent Passport-size Photograph and Signature

How to Apply - IGCAR Trade Apprentice Recruitment 2026

Visit the official IGCAR portal at www.igcar.gov.in.
Go to Opportunities → Recruitment section.
Register using a valid email ID and mobile number (keep active until completion of selection process).
Fill the online application form carefully for one trade only.
Upload scanned copies of required documents in the prescribed format.
Submit the application form before the closing date (19 August 2026).
Download and save the application slip for future reference.

Selection Procedure - IGCAR Trade Apprentice Recruitment 2026

Shortlisting based on percentage of marks obtained in ITI course.
Tie-breaker rules:
- Higher marks in 10th/8th class (depending on trade).
- If still tied, candidate older in age will be preferred.
Document Verification is mandatory; absence will lead to cancellation of candidature.
No written exam will be conducted; selection is purely merit-based.
Final list of selected candidates will be published on IGCAR website.

Exam Pattern - IGCAR Trade Apprentice Recruitment 2026

Aspect	Details
Mode of Selection	• Merit-based selection • No written exam conducted • Based purely on ITI marks percentage
Primary Criteria	• Percentage of marks obtained in ITI course • Higher ITI marks = higher rank in merit list
Tie-Breaker Rules	• If ITI marks are equal, higher marks in 10th/8th class considered • For trades like Welder, Carpenter, Mason, Plumber → 8th class marks only • If still tied, candidate older in age preferred
Document Verification	• Mandatory for shortlisted candidates • Absence will lead to cancellation of candidature • Police Verification Certificate required at this stage
Final Result	• Merit list published on IGCAR official website • Candidates advised to check regularly under Opportunities → Recruitment tab