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

Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research (IGCAR), a Research and Development Centre under the Department of Atomic Energy, Government of India, has invited online applications for engagement of ITI Trade Apprentices at its Kalpakkam campus under the Apprentices Act, 1961. This is Advertisement No. IGCAR/03/2026, offering 200 apprentice seats across 18 trades such as Fitter, Turner, Electrician, Welder, and PASAA. Online registration opened on 20 July 2026 and closes on 19 August 2026. This article covers the trade-wise vacancy breakup, eligibility, age limit, stipend, selection process, and the complete application procedure.

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.

1. The candidate must possess an ITI certificate in the trade applied for.
2. Candidates are shortlisted for training based on the percentage of marks obtained in their ITI course.
3. 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.
4. If there is still a tie in 10th/8th class marks percentage, the candidate born earlier (older) is given preference.
5. The selected list for each trade is published on the IGCAR website.
6. All shortlisted candidates must appear for Document Verification; failure to do so results in cancellation of candidature.
7. Engagement as an Apprentice is subject to qualifying a standard medical examination prescribed by the Competent Authority.