Title— Trade Apprentice (59th Batch) – Ex-ITI & Non-ITI
Organization— Yantra India Limited (YIL)
Description— Engagement of Ex-ITI and Non-ITI Trade Apprentices under the Apprentices Act, 1961 for the 59th Batch in Indian Ordnance & Ordnance Equipment Factories across multiple states. Total 3979 apprenticeship positions in various trades such as Fitter, Machinist, Turner, Electrician, Welder, AOCP, Electronics Mechanic, Foundryman, Carpenter, Plumber, Tailor, Instrument Mechanic, CNC Operator, Painter, RAC Mechanic, Secretarial Assistant, Stenographer and other trades.
Important Dates— Apply Start: 2026-02-01
Apply End— 2026-03-03
Other— Notification Release: 30-01-2026
Job— Engagement Type: Apprenticeship (Training under Apprentices Act, 1961)
Total Vacancies— 3,979
Posting Locations— Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, Uttarakhand, Odisha, Bihar & Chandigarh (Indian Ordnance & Ordnance Equipment Factories).
Age Criteria— Min: 14
Max— 35
As On— 2026-03-03
Relaxations— Age relaxation for SC / ST / OBC / PwD candidates as per Government of India rules. Minimum age for hazardous trades is 18 years.
Vacancy Breakup— Unit:
Post Name— Ex-ITI Trade Apprentice
Vacancies— 2,843, Unit:
Post Name— Non-ITI Trade Apprentice
Vacancies— 1,136
Education— Non-ITI: Passed Class 10 (Matriculation) with minimum 50% overall marks and minimum 40% marks in Mathematics & Science, as per government jobs notification for upcoming govt exams. Ex-ITI: Passed Class 10 with minimum 50% marks and ITI certificate in relevant trade from NCVT/SCVT recognized institute with minimum 50% marks in ITI under this government jobs notification related to upcoming govt exams. Candidates appearing or awaiting results are not eligible.
Experience— Not required beyond ITI qualification for Ex-ITI category.
Skills— Relevant trade skills as per ITI trade (for Ex-ITI) and aptitude for industrial training in trades such as Fitter, Machinist, Turner, Electrician, Welder (Gas & Electric), AOCP, Electronics Mechanic, Foundryman, Carpenter, Plumber, Tailor, Instrument Mechanic, CNC Operator, Painter, RAC Mechanic, Secretarial Assistant, Stenographer and other trades, as highlighted in this government jobs notification related to upcoming govt exams.
Selection Process— 1) Merit List preparation: For Non-ITI based on Class 10 marks; for Ex-ITI based on average of Class 10 & ITI marks. Selection will be factory-wise and trade-wise. 2) Document Verification. 3) Medical Examination.
Application Fee— UR / OBC: ₹200 + GST; SC / ST / Women / PwD / Transgender: ₹100 + GST. Payment Mode: Online (UPI, Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, Wallets, IMPS, NEFT, BHIM).
Reservations— Reservation and age relaxation for SC / ST / OBC / PwD candidates as per Government of India rules.
Pwd Info— PwD candidates eligible with applicable fee concession and reservation as per Government of India rules; PwD certificate required where applicable.
Documents Required— Recent passport size photograph, scanned signature, Aadhaar Card / valid ID proof, Class 10 marksheet, ITI certificate (for Ex-ITI candidates), caste certificate (if applicable), PwD certificate (if applicable).
How To Apply— Apply online through https://recruit-gov. com. Steps: 1) Visit the portal and click on 'Trade Apprentice Recruitment 2026'. 2) Register using valid Email ID and Mobile Number. 3) Fill the online application form carefully. 4) Upload required documents. 5) Pay the application fee online. 6) Submit the form and download the confirmation PDF.
Job Profile— Apprentice training in designated trades in Indian Ordnance & Ordnance Equipment Factories under the Apprentices Act, 1961.
Pay Ctc— Contract Period: As per duration of apprenticeship under Apprentices Act, 1961 for the respective trade/batch.
Bifurcation— Monthly stipend only; no additional allowances during training, as mentioned in this government jobs notification for upcoming govt exams. Stipend: Non-ITI Apprentice – ₹8,200 per month; Ex-ITI Apprentice – ₹9,600 per month under this government jobs notification related to upcoming govt exams.