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

Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research (IGCAR), a premier Research and Development Centre under the Department of Atomic Energy, Government of India, has released IGCAR Trade Apprentice Recruitment 2026 under Advertisement No. IGCAR/03/2026 for 200 posts at its Kalpakkam campus. This is a central government apprenticeship opportunity under the Apprentices Act, 1961, for ITI-qualified candidates seeking hands-on training at one of India's leading nuclear research institutions. Vacancies span 18 trades including Fitter, Turner, Electrician, Welder and PASAA. Selected apprentices will undergo structured on-the-job training at the IGCAR campus in Kalpakkam, Chengalpattu district, gaining practical exposure in a nuclear research and engineering environment. Selection for IGCAR Trade Apprentice 2026 is based on merit in ITI course marks, followed by document verification; no written exam is conducted. Apprentices receive a monthly stipend of ₹11,040 for two-year ITI qualification holders and ₹10,560 for one-year ITI qualification holders during the training period. The IGCAR Trade Apprentice 2026 online application is available at igcar.gov.in. Candidates must first register on the Apprenticeship India portal and complete Aadhaar e-KYC verification before applying. The last date to apply online is 19 August 2026. Candidates must read the complete official IGCAR notification PDF (Advt No. IGCAR/03/2026) before applying, as candidates who completed a prior apprenticeship are not eligible.

• ITI pass certificate (NCVT/SCVT) in the relevant trade from a recognised Industrial Training Institute — 18 trades available including Fitter, Turner, Electrician, Welder and PASAA
• Candidates who have completed a prior apprenticeship are not eligible
• Registration on the Apprenticeship India portal with completed Aadhaar e-KYC verification required before applying

• 18 to 24 years as on 19 August 2026

• ITI pass certificate (NCVT/SCVT) in the applied trade from a recognised institute
• Age 18 to 24 years as on 19 August 2026
• Must not have completed a prior apprenticeship under the Apprentices Act
• Registration and Aadhaar e-KYC on Apprenticeship India portal mandatory before applying
• Training location: IGCAR Campus, Kalpakkam, Chengalpattu District, Tamil Nadu

• No application fee specified in the official notification

• Stipend of ₹11,040 per month for 2-year ITI qualification holders
• Stipend of ₹10,560 per month for 1-year ITI qualification holders

1. Visit apprenticeshipindia.gov.in and register/complete Aadhaar e-KYC verification
2. Visit igcar.gov.in — official website of IGCAR, under the "Opportunities → Recruitment" tab
3. Locate Advertisement No. IGCAR/03/2026 for Trade Apprentice engagement
4. Fill the online application form with personal, educational and trade preference details
5. Upload scanned ITI marksheet, SSC marksheet and other required documents
6. Select your preferred trade from the 18 available options
7. Review all filled details carefully before final submission
8. Submit the application before 19 August 2026
9. Download the application confirmation receipt
10. Retain original ITI and SSC certificates for document verification