IGCAR Kalpakkam ITI Trade Apprentice Recruitment 2026 — 200 Posts, Apply Online by 19 Aug (Tamil Nadu)

Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research (IGCAR), Kalpakkam — a premier nuclear research centre under the Department of Atomic Energy (DAE), Government of India — has released the IGCAR Trade Apprentice Recruitment 2026 for 200 ITI Trade Apprentice vacancies. IGCAR is India's second-largest DAE establishment and is dedicated to the development of Fast Breeder Reactor technology, making this a prestigious central government apprenticeship opportunity for ITI-qualified candidates in Tamil Nadu. As of July 2026, applications are open for ITI holders who passed their qualifying examination in 2024, 2025, or 2026. Selected IGCAR Trade Apprentices 2026 will undergo one year of hands-on training at IGCAR's Kalpakkam facility in Chengalpattu District, Tamil Nadu, across various engineering and manufacturing trades including Fitter, Turner, Machinist, Electrician, Welder, and other notified ITI trades. The selection process for IGCAR Apprentice 2026 is merit-based, with shortlisting done on the basis of ITI marks percentage, followed by document verification. Monthly stipend during training is ₹7,700 to ₹8,050 depending on the duration of the ITI course, with no application fee for any category. The IGCAR Trade Apprentice 2026 application is available at igcar.gov.in. The last date to apply for IGCAR Kalpakkam Apprentice Recruitment 2026 is 19 August 2026. Candidates must mandatorily register on the NAPS (National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme) portal and complete their Aadhaar (e-KYC) verification before applying. Read the complete official IGCAR 2026 notification PDF at igcar.gov.in before submitting your application.

- ITI certificate (NCVT/SCVT) in relevant trade from a recognised ITI with minimum 50% marks - Qualifying ITI course must have been completed in 2024, 2025, or 2026 only — earlier passouts are not eligible - Age: 18 to 24 years; SC/ST — 5 years relaxation; OBC — 3 years; PwBD — 10 years - Candidates must be registered on the NAPS portal with a valid Unique Registration Number (URN) before applying - Aadhaar (e-KYC) verification mandatory on the NAPS portal - Indian citizenship required; work location is Kalpakkam, Chengalpattu District, Tamil Nadu

Nil — No application fee for any category. Training stipend: ₹8,050 per month for 2-year ITI course candidates; ₹7,700 per month for 1-year ITI course candidates.

Stipend: ₹7,700 – ₹8,050 per month during the one-year apprenticeship training period at IGCAR, Kalpakkam, Tamil Nadu. No regular employment guarantee post-training; this is an apprenticeship under the Apprentices Act.

1. Visit the NAPS portal at naps.gov.in and register as an apprentice with your Aadhaar details to obtain a Unique Registration Number (URN) 2. Complete the Aadhaar e-KYC verification on the NAPS portal using your registered mobile number 3. Visit the official IGCAR website at igcar.gov.in and navigate to the "Recruitment" or "Apprentice" section 4. Download and read the official IGCAR Trade Apprentice 2026 notification PDF carefully 5. Click the online application link and fill in your personal, educational, and ITI qualification details accurately 6. Enter your NAPS registration number and provide your registered email ID and mobile number 7. Upload scanned ITI certificate, marksheets, photograph, Aadhaar card, and other required documents in specified formats 8. Review all details carefully before final submission — no fee payment required 9. Submit the application form and note your application reference number 10. Take a printout of the submitted application for document verification reference at the time of shortlisting