IGCAR Apprentice Recruitment 2026
Advt. No. IGCAR/03/2026
IGCAR Apprentice Recruitment 2026: The Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research (IGCAR), a premier research establishment under the Department of Atomic Energy (DAE), Government of India, has announced the recruitment of 200 Trade Apprentices for one-year training at its Kalpakkam facility. This recruitment is conducted under the Apprentices Act, 1961, and applications are invited through the official website.
Notification Overview
The Short information of this apprentice is give in the table.
| Particular | Details |
| Recruitment Organization | Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research (IGCAR) |
| Advertisement No. | IGCAR/03/2026 |
| Post Name | Trade Apprentice |
| Qualification | 10th+ ITI |
| Total Vacancy | 200 |
| Job Location | Kalpakkam, Tamil Nadu |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | igcar.gov.in |
IGCAR Apprentice Vacancy 2026
The 200 vacancies are distributed across various ITI trades:
| S.N | Trade / Discipline | Vacancy |
| 1 | Fitter | 46 |
| 2 | Turner | 07 |
| 3 | Machinist | 10 |
| 4 | Electrician | 22 |
| 5 | Mechanical Machine Tool Maintenance | 1 |
| 6 | Electronic Mechanic | 15 |
| 7 | Instrument Mechanic | 18 |
| 8 | Draughtsman (Mechanical) | 12 |
| 9 | Mechanic Refrigeration & Air Conditioning | 09 |
| 10 | Plumber | 02 |
| 11 | Welder (Gas & Electric) | 14 |
| 12 | Horticulture Assistant | 03 |
| 13 | Wood Work Technician / Carpenter | 04 |
| 14 | Mason / Civil Mistry | 04 |
| 15 | Book Binder | 01 |
| 16 | PASAA (Programming and System Administration Assistant) | 19 |
| 17 | Photography | 01 |
| 18 | Process Plant Operator | 12 |
| Total | 200 |
IGCAR Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Qualification
Candidates must possess an ITI Pass Certificate in the relevant trade from a recognized NCVT/SCVT institute.
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Note: Candidates who have previously undergone or are currently undergoing apprenticeship training under the Apprentices Act, 1961, in any organization are not eligible.
Age Limit & Relaxation
The age limit is calculated as of the closing date, 19 August 2026.
| Category | Age Relaxation |
| General (Age Limit) | 18 to 24 Years |
| SC/ST | 5 Years |
| OBC (NCL) | 3 Years |
| PwBD | 10 Years |
Application Fees
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Fees: There is no application fee mentioned for this recruitment.
Selection Process
The selection of candidates is based on the percentage of marks obtained in the ITI course.
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Merit List: Candidates are shortlisted based on their ITI marks.
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Tie-Breaking: If two candidates have the same marks, the one with a higher percentage in their 10th/8th standard will be prioritized.
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Final Tie-Break: If the tie persists, the older candidate is given preference.
How to Apply
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Registration: First, register on the Apprenticeship India Portal and complete the mandatory Aadhaar e-KYC verification to obtain a unique registration number.
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Application: Visit the IGCAR Official Website, navigate to the “Opportunities -> Recruitment” tab, and fill out the online application form using your registration number.
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Documentation: Keep scanned copies of your 8th/10th mark sheet, ITI certificate, and relevant category certificates ready in PDF format.
IGCAR Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Apply Now
Those candidate who are eligible for this apprentice can apply online from 20 July 2026 from below link.
| Event | Date |
| Notification Release | 17 July 2026 |
| Online Application Start | 20 July 2026 |
| Notification | Download |
| Advertisement | Download |
| Last Date to Apply | 19 August 2026 |
| Registration Link | Click Here |
| Apply Link | Click Here |
