NFC Hyderabad ITI Trade Apprentice Recruitment 2026 — 432 Posts, Apply Online by 16 Sep (Telangana)

Nuclear Fuel Complex (NFC), Hyderabad, a unit of the Department of Atomic Energy, Government of India, has released Advertisement No. NFC/R-III/1/08/2026 dated 27 August 2026, inviting applications from ITI-passed candidates for engagement as ITI Trade Apprentices for the year 2026-27, for 432 tentative training seats across 16 trades under the Apprentices Act, 1961. This NFC Hyderabad government apprenticeship 2026 is open to candidates who have passed 10th (SSC) along with ITI in the relevant trade from a recognised institute, with online applications accepted only through the NAPS portal until 16 September 2026. Selected candidates will undergo one year of Apprenticeship Training at Nuclear Fuel Complex, Hyderabad, in trades led by Fitter (133 seats), Computer Operator and Programming Assistant/COPA (65 seats), Electrician (58 seats) and Turner (51 seats), among 12 other designated trades; Stenographer (English) currently shows 0 seats in this cycle. There is no written examination for NFC ITI Apprentice Recruitment 2026 — the Selection Committees of NFC review NAPS applications and select candidates through a Walk-in Interview, with the interview date communicated by e-mail to shortlisted candidates only. The apprenticeship carries a monthly stipend of ₹11,040 for Fitter, Turner, Electrician, Machinist, Attendant Operator (Chemical Plant), Instrument Mechanic, Electronics Mechanic, Laboratory Assistant (Chemical Plant), Motor Mechanic (Vehicle) and Draughtsman (Mechanical), and ₹10,560 for COPA, Diesel Mechanic, Carpenter, Plumber, Welder and Stenographer (English). Candidates should note clearly that this apprenticeship offer does not confer any right of employment in NFC, and there is no provision for appointment after training completion. The NFC ITI Apprentice 2026 online application must be submitted only through the NAPS portal at apprenticeshipindia.gov.in, searching for establishment "Nuclear Fuel Complex-E11153600013," before the last date of 16 September 2026; applications received after this date or found incomplete are liable to rejection. There is no application fee. Age limit is 18 to 25 years (General), 28 years (OBC), or 30 years (SC/ST) as on the closing date. Candidates who have already undergone or are currently undergoing apprenticeship under the Apprentices Act 1961 elsewhere, and candidates holding a post-graduate degree, are NOT eligible. Candidates must read the complete official NFC ITI Apprentice 2026 notification PDF at nfc.gov.in before applying.

10th (SSC) pass along with ITI in the relevant trade from a recognised institute, matching one of the 16 notified trades: Fitter, Turner, Electrician, Machinist, Attendant Operator (Chemical Plant)/Chemical Plant Operator, Instrument Mechanic, Electronics Mechanic, Laboratory Assistant (Chemical Plant), Motor Mechanic (Vehicle), Draughtsman (Mechanical), Computer Operator and Programming Assistant (COPA), Diesel Mechanic, Carpenter, Plumber, Welder, or Stenographer (English). Candidates with a post-graduate qualification are not eligible.

• Minimum 18 years for all categories, as on the closing date of application (16 September 2026)
• Maximum: 25 years (General), 28 years (OBC), 30 years (SC/ST)

• 10th (SSC) pass along with ITI in the relevant trade from a recognised institute — trade must match one of the 16 notified disciplines
• Age Limit (as on closing date, 16 September 2026): Minimum 18 years for all categories; Maximum 25 years (General), 28 years (OBC), 30 years (SC/ST) — no separate PwBD relaxation column specified in this advertisement
• Candidates who have already undergone, or are currently undergoing, Apprenticeship under the Apprentices Act, 1961 in any Government, PSU or Private Organization are NOT eligible
• Candidates with a post-graduate qualification are NOT eligible to apply
• Reservation applies as per the Apprentices Act, 1961 and Apprenticeship Rules, 1992 — candidates claiming SC/ST/OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) status must mention this at the time of NAPS registration itself, or will be considered General by default; original category certificates must be produced at joining
• Nature of engagement: One-year training apprenticeship contract — the offer does NOT confer any right of employment in NFC, and there is no provision for appointment after completion of training
• Candidates must be registered on the NAPS portal (apprenticeshipindia.gov.in) — this is strictly a NAPS-based (not NATS-based) recruitment for ITI/Technician apprentices
• Selected candidates must submit a Medical Fitness Certificate from a Civil Surgeon/Assistant Civil Surgeon at the time of joining, and undergo police verification and character/antecedent checks

No application fee

• ₹11,040 per month: Fitter, Turner, Electrician, Machinist, Attendant Operator (Chemical Plant), Instrument Mechanic, Electronics Mechanic, Laboratory Assistant (Chemical Plant), Motor Mechanic (Vehicle), Draughtsman (Mechanical)
• ₹10,560 per month: COPA, Diesel Mechanic, Carpenter, Plumber, Welder, Stenographer (English)

1. Visit the NAPS candidate portal at https://www.apprenticeshipindia.gov.in and register as a candidate using Aadhaar, email and mobile number
2. Complete your NAPS profile fully, including education details, ITI trade, category, and required document uploads
3. Log in to the NAPS portal using your registered email ID and password
4. Click on "Apprenticeship Opportunities" and search by Establishment Name for "Nuclear Fuel Complex-E11153600013"
5. Open the list of trades offered by NFC Hyderabad and click "Apply" against your specific ITI trade
6. Upload your 10th (SSC) marksheet, ITI marksheet, National Trade Certificate, photograph and any other documents requested by the portal
7. Review all entered details carefully before final submission — the NAPS portal does not allow a second registration under the same details
8. Submit the application on or before the last date, 16 September 2026, and save/print a copy of the submitted application
9. Check your registered e-mail periodically and keep it active — the Walk-in Interview date and venue will be communicated only by e-mail to shortlisted candidates, not published on the NFC website
10. Begin the process of obtaining a Police Verification Certificate for the address on your Aadhaar card immediately after applying, since this has no prescribed format and is required at the time of joining