ECIL ITI Trade Apprentice Recruitment 2026

Electronics Corporation of India Limited (ECIL), a Miniratna Category-I public sector enterprise under the Department of Atomic Energy, is accepting applications for 310 ITI Trade Apprentice seats at its Hyderabad facility. The opportunity is for eligible Indian citizens who live in Telangana and hold an NCVT ITI certificate in the relevant trade.

The one-year apprenticeship is scheduled to begin on 2 November 2026. Applications must be submitted online through ECIL after candidates register on the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship apprenticeship portal; the application window runs from 30 September to 11 October 2026. Selection is based on ITI marks merit, followed by document verification, with separate engagement shares for Government and Private ITI students.

Important Dates

Vacancy Details

ECIL has announced 310 seats across 13 trades. Of the total, 16 seats are horizontally reserved for candidates with disabilities. The trade and category distribution is given below.

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

Applicants must have passed ITI and hold an NCVT certificate in the trade for which they are applying. Qualifications must be from an Indian institute recognised by the appropriate statutory authority. Candidates must also register on the MSDE apprenticeship portal before applying through ECIL.

Only candidates residing in districts of Telangana State are eligible. A candidate who has already completed an apprenticeship, or is currently undergoing one under the Apprenticeship Act, 1961, with a Government, PSU or private organisation cannot apply.

Age Limit

Age is reckoned as on 31 October 2026. Applicants must be at least 18 years old. The upper age limit is 25 years for UR candidates, 28 years for OBC candidates and 30 years for SC/ST candidates. PWD candidates receive an additional 10 years of age relaxation; the notification specifies a disability level of 40% or above for PWD candidates.

Application Fee

The notification information provided does not specify an application fee or category-wise fee amount.

How to Apply

1. Register first on the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship apprenticeship portal at www.apprenticeshipindia.gov.in.
2. After completing that registration, visit the ECIL website and open Human Resources, then Current Job Openings, to submit the online application.
3. Complete the form carefully and submit it within the application window, which closes at 23:59 hrs on 11 October 2026. Applications through any mode other than the ECIL online application will not be accepted.
4. Print the submitted application form, including its system-generated application number, and retain the number for future reference. The submitted form can be reprinted before online registration closes.
5. If called for verification, bring the signed application form with a recent colour passport-size photograph, original supporting certificates and a set of photocopies. These include proof of MSDE registration, date of birth, government-issued identity, education and applicable caste or disability certificates. Category certificates for SC/ST/OBC (Non-Creamy Layer)/EWS must use the prescribed format available on ECIL's website.

The date, time, mode and venue for document verification will be published on the ECIL website. No TA/DA will be paid for attending verification. Incorrect information can lead to rejection at any stage, and an apprenticeship may be terminated if a discrepancy is found even after training begins.

Salary & Pay Scale

The notification details provided do not state an apprenticeship stipend or pay scale. The engagement is for one year only, commencing on 2 November 2026.

Selection Process

ECIL will prepare the selection on the basis of merit in ITI marks. Of the seats, 70% are allocated for Government ITI students and 30% for Private ITI students. Shortlisted candidates will be required to attend document verification; ECIL will communicate verification details by email and host the schedule and venue information on its website. Original documents must be presented for checking.

Eligible candidates who meet the trade, age and residence conditions should complete both portal registration and the ECIL application before the deadline of 11 October 2026.