ICAR NRCB Apprentice Recruitment 2026

ICAR-National Research Centre for Banana (NRCB), Tiruchirappalli, has released the ICAR NRCB Recruitment 2026 notification for apprenticeship opportunities. The recruitment is for Graduate Apprentice and Technician (Diploma) Apprentice posts under the Apprentices (Amendment) Act, 1973, for a one-year Apprenticeship Training Programme. Candidates who have completed the required Science/Engineering qualifications and meet the pass-out year condition should apply through the mandatory NATS registration.

In total, the programme offers 20 apprentice vacancies across eight disciplines, with different monthly stipends for Graduate and Technician categories. Online applications are accepted from eligible Graduate/Diploma holders in Science/Engineering who passed out during 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 or 2026. The notification also specifies that candidates must check discipline-wise vacancies, stipend, and eligibility criteria before submitting the application. The selection process details are not provided in the available notification text; however, the recruitment is conducted under the Apprentices (Amendment) Act, 1973 and requires mandatory registration on the MHRD NATS portal.

Important Dates

Vacancy Details

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

Candidates must apply under the relevant category with the required qualification in the specified discipline. For Graduate Apprentices (Category-I), the candidate must have a Degree (regular, full-time) in one of the following disciplines: Biotechnology, Botany, Life Science, Agriculture, Horticulture, Biochemistry, Chemistry, BCA, or Computer Science. The degree must be granted by a statutory University or Deemed University in the relevant discipline and must be UGC-approved. For Technician Apprentices (Category-II), the candidate must have a Diploma (regular, full-time) in Agriculture or Horticulture, granted by a statutory University or Deemed University in the relevant discipline and must be UGC-approved.

Age Limit

The notification text provided does not mention any age limit or age relaxation. Therefore, age criteria are not specified in the available information.

Application Fee

The provided notification text does not mention any application fee. If a fee is applicable, it would be specified in the official PDF notification.

How to Apply

1. Read the official ICAR NRCB Recruitment 2026 notification PDF to confirm discipline-wise vacancies, eligibility requirements, and any additional instructions.
2. Ensure you meet the qualifying year condition: you must have passed B.Sc./Diploma in 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 or 2026.
3. Complete mandatory registration on the MHRD NATS portal (www.mhrdnats.gov.in). Registration on this portal is compulsory for all applicants.
4. Submit your online application through the NATS portal for the relevant discipline/category (Graduate Apprentice or Technician Apprentice) as per your qualification.
5. After submission, keep a copy of your application/registration details for future reference.

Salary & Pay Scale

Selection Process

The selection process stages (such as shortlisting criteria, interview, or document verification steps) are not included in the notification text provided. Candidates should refer to the official PDF notification for the complete selection procedure under the Apprentices (Amendment) Act, 1973.

Candidates who are eligible and have passed in 2022–2026 should complete their mandatory NATS registration and apply as per the official instructions before the last date mentioned in the notification PDF.