IGCAR Trade Apprentice Recruitment 2026: Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research (IGCAR), Kalpakkam under the Department of Atomic Energy (DAE), Government of India has released a notification for the engagement of Trade Apprentice posts under the Apprentices Act, 1961. There are 200 vacancies available in various ITI trades. Candidates with the qualification of ITI (NCVT/SCVT) are eligible to apply. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online from 20 July 2026 to 19 August 2026. The detailed eligibility and application process for IGCAR Trade Apprentice Recruitment 2026 are explained below.
Organization Name: Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research (IGCAR)
Position: Trade Apprentice
Job Location: Tamil Nadu
Stipend:
- ₹11,040 per month (For 2-Year ITI Course)
- ₹10,560 per month (For 1-Year ITI Course)
Qualification:
- ITI (NCVT/SCVT) in the Fitter, Turner, Machinist, Electrician, Mechanical Machine Tool Maintenance, Electronic Mechanic, Instrument Mechanic, Draughtsman (Mechanical), Mechanic Refrigeration & Air Conditioning, Plumber, Welder, Horticulture Assistant, Wood Work Technician/Carpenter, Mason/Civil Mistry, Book Binder, PASAA (COPA), Photography, Process Plant Operator. trade.
Total Vacancies: 200 Posts
- Fitter – 46 Posts
- Turner – 7 Posts
- Machinist – 10 Posts
- Electrician – 22 Posts
- Mechanical Machine Tool Maintenance – 1 Post
- Electronic Mechanic – 15 Posts
- Instrument Mechanic – 18 Posts
- Draughtsman (Mechanical) – 12 Posts
- Mechanic Refrigeration & Air Conditioning – 9 Posts
- Plumber – 2 Posts
- Welder – 14 Posts
- Horticulture Assistant – 3 Posts
- Wood Work Technician/Carpenter – 4 Posts
- Mason/Civil Mistry – 4 Posts
- Book Binder – 1 Post
- PASAA (COPA) – 19 Posts
- Photography – 1 Post
- Process Plant Operator – 12 Posts
Age Limit:
- Minimum Age – 18 Years
- Maximum Age – 24 Years (as on 19 August 2026)
Age Relaxation:
- SC/ST – 5 Years
- OBC (NCL) – 3 Years
- PwBD – 10 Years
Selection Process:
- Merit List (Based on ITI Marks)
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
- In case of a tie in ITI marks, 10th/8th marks (as applicable) and age will be considered for preparing the merit list.
Important Dates:
- Starting Date to Apply Online – 20 July 2026
- Last Date to Apply Online – 19 August 2026
How to Apply:
Interested and eligible candidates must first register on the Apprenticeship India Portal. After obtaining the apprenticeship registration number, candidates can submit the online application through the IGCAR Recruitment Portal between 20 July 2026 and 19 August 2026. Candidates should complete the online application form, upload the required documents and submit the application before the last date. Only online applications will be accepted.
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