ECIL ITI Trade Apprentices Recruitment 2026 Notification Out - Apply Online for 310 Posts

Candidates applying for major trades like Fitter (87 posts), Electronics Mechanic (86 posts), Electrician (50 posts), and COPA (41 posts) must possess an ITI pass certificate in those exact trade disciplines. Smaller trade allocations such as Welder (16 posts), Turner (8 posts), Machinist (7 posts), and Diesel Mechanic (2 posts) similarly require trade certificates matching the specific discipline.

Before applying, verify your exact age against official cut-off dates using the age calculator to ensure your age falls strictly within the relaxation guidelines.

• Monthly Stipend: Consolidated monthly stipend as per Apprentices Act regulations (typically ₹7,700 to ₹8,050 depending on trade duration).
• Statutory Deductions: Zero deductions for NPS, Provident Fund (PF), Dearness Allowance (DA), or House Rent Allowance (HRA).

Under the Apprentices Act, 1961, engagement as an ITI Trade Apprentice is a temporary technical training period and not regular salaried public employment. Therefore, statutory deductions like National Pension System (NPS) and Employees Provident Fund (PF) do not apply to your stipend, nor are regular government allowances like DA or HRA provided. The monthly stipend is paid directly to your bank account in full. Completing a one-year apprenticeship at a central enterprise like ECIL grants valuable practical exposure to industrial electronics and defense manufacturing, significantly improving your credentials for regular technician jobs in public and private sectors. You can estimate your earnings using the salary calculator.

1. Failing to complete mandatory registration on the NAPS portal before submitting the ECIL online form.

2. Uploading blurry photos or signatures that do not adhere to size and format instructions.

3. Entering incorrect total or obtained marks for ITI trade exams, which leads to immediate disqualification during merit list audit.

4. Selecting a trade in the application form that does not match the trade specified on your ITI pass certificate.

5. Claiming category relaxation under OBC, SC, ST, or PwD without holding a valid certificate in the prescribed central format.

Once the merit list is published on the official web portal, shortlisted candidates receive email notifications to report for Document Verification at ECIL Hyderabad. Candidates must bring all original educational certificates, ITI mark sheets, trade pass certificates, caste/category certificates, and photo ID proofs along with self-attested photocopies.

After document verification is completed successfully, candidates undergo a basic medical examination. Fit candidates execute an apprenticeship contract and join their practical training units. The complete process from application closing to onboarding usually takes 4 to 8 weeks.

Electronics Corporation of India Limited (ECIL) is a leading Public Sector Enterprise under the Department of Atomic Energy, Government of India, established in 1967 in Hyderabad. The enterprise was set up to build a strong indigenous base in strategic electronics, serving nuclear power, defense, aerospace, security, and telecommunication sectors.

ECIL plays a vital role in national projects, including the development of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs), control and instrumentation systems for nuclear power plants, and advanced defense radars. It is a key public employer committed to technical skill development and national self-reliance.

An ITI Trade Apprentice at ECIL works under technical supervisors across production shops, testing laboratories, and assembly lines. Daily tasks depend on the assigned trade: Fitter apprentices assemble mechanical components; Electronics Mechanic and Electrician apprentices assist in wiring, circuit assembly, and electronic panel testing; while COPA apprentices handle data entry, system troubleshooting, and basic IT operations.

This role provides practical shop-floor training using industrial equipment, testing tools, and manufacturing systems. Apprentices learn standard operating procedures, safety norms, and technical documentation during their one-year training term.