IIIT Bhagalpur Apprentice Recruitment 2026

The Indian Institute of Information Technology (IIIT) Bhagalpur has released a recruitment notification for the engagement of apprentices under the Apprentices Act, 1961. A total of 21 vacancies have been announced across multiple departments for a 12-month apprenticeship training program. Eligible candidates who meet the age and qualification requirements can apply online through the NATS 2.0 portal.

The recruitment is being conducted by IIIT Bhagalpur and offers 21 apprentice positions distributed across nine units/departments. The online application window began on 2026-08-21 and closes on 2026-09-09. Applications must be submitted online only via the NATS 2.0 portal. Selection will be merit-based, determined by the percentage of marks obtained in the qualifying degree/diploma examination.

Important Dates

Vacancy Details

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

Candidates must possess the relevant qualification as specified for the department/unit they are applying to. The notification also states that the gap between the last date of application (2026-09-09) and the passing date of the qualifying degree/diploma examination should not be more than two years.

Department-wise qualifications are as follows: for Computer Science and Engineering, candidates must have a Bachelor/BE/B.Tech or a Diploma in CSE/IT. For Electronics & Communication Engineering, the requirement is a Bachelor/BE/B.Tech or a Diploma in ECE/Telecommunications/Instrumentation, or a Diploma in ECE. For Mechatronics & Automation Engineering, candidates must have a Bachelor/BE/B.Tech or a Diploma in Mechatronics/Electrical/Mechanical Engineering, or a Diploma in Mechanical Engineering. For Mathematics & Computing, candidates must have a Bachelor/BE/B.Tech or a Diploma in Mathematics & Computing/CSE/IT.

For the Library unit, the required qualification is a Bachelor of Library and Information Science. For Finance & Accounts, candidates must have a Bachelor of Commerce. For Computer Centre/Website Management, the required qualification is a Bachelor of Computer Applications. For Administration, candidates must have a Bachelor of Arts or a Bachelor of Business Administration. For Store & Purchase, the requirement is also a Bachelor of Arts or a Bachelor of Business Administration.

Age Limit

Candidates must be at least 18 years old and not more than 25 years old as on 2026-09-09. The notification further mentions that age relaxation is applicable for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD candidates as per Government of India guidelines. The cut-off date for determining age eligibility is 2026-09-09.

Application Fee

The provided notification text does not mention any application fee. If the official PDF specifies a fee, candidates should verify it in the notification before submitting the application.

How to Apply

1. Visit the NATS 2.0 portal at https://nats.education.gov.in/student_type.php.
2. Register or log in as a student on the NATS 2.0 portal if you are not already registered.
3. Find and apply against the IIIT Bhagalpur advertisement with Advertisement No. IIITBH/ADVT/NATS/2026/16.
4. Fill in the required details such as educational qualification, percentage of marks, category, and other asked particulars.
5. Upload the required certificates, including caste/category certificates (SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS) if you are claiming age relaxation, as per the prescribed annexure formats.
6. Review all entries carefully before submission, including bank account details (the notification mentions Aadhaar-seeded and DBT-enabled bank account details).
7. Submit the application form online within the application timeline (closing on 2026-09-09).

Salary & Pay Scale

Selection Process

The selection process is merit-based. Candidates will be shortlisted based on the percentage of marks obtained in the qualifying degree/diploma examination. The notification also indicates that document verification will be conducted, but the schedule is “To Be Announced.”

Candidates who meet the eligibility criteria should complete their application on the NATS 2.0 portal well before the last date of 2026-09-09 to avoid any last-minute issues.