NIT Trichy Apprentice Recruitment 2026

NIT Trichy (National Institute of Technology Tiruchirappalli) has released the Apprentice Recruitment 2026 notification for engagement of Graduate and Diploma Apprentice Trainees. Eligible candidates can apply online through the official NATS portal. This recruitment is under the Apprentices Act, 1961 and the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS).

The drive is for a total of 24 apprentice trainee positions across various disciplines. The online registration and application process begins on 2026-08-19 and remains open till 2026-09-02. Applications must be submitted online via the NATS portal, and the selection process includes screening of applications, an interview for shortlisted candidates, and document verification with original documents at the time of interview.

Important Dates

Vacancy Details

NIT Trichy has announced a total of 24 vacancies for Graduate Apprentice Trainees and Diploma Apprentice Trainees across various disciplines. The notification indicates that the category-wise split for Graduate and Diploma apprentice trainees is to be specified, while the total number of vacancies is 24.

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

For Graduate Apprentice Trainees, candidates must have a Graduate Degree in a relevant discipline/Engineering. For Diploma Apprentice Trainees, candidates must have a Diploma in a relevant discipline/Engineering.

The notification also includes an important condition related to apprenticeship registration: apprenticeship forms must be registered by BOAT/BOPT within 3 years from the date of passing of the final examinations, as per F. No. 13-7/2017-TS.VII dated 17.12.2021. Accordingly, candidates who have completed their qualifications within the last 3 years are eligible to apply.

Age Limit

Age limit details are not provided in the information available for this recruitment notification.

Application Fee

No application fee information is provided in the available notification details.

How to Apply

1. Visit the official NATS portal: https://nats.education.gov.in.
2. On the portal, click on Student.
3. Select Student Register and complete the registration form with personal and academic details.
4. After registration, note the unique Enrolment Number generated for each student.
5. Log in using your email ID and password.
6. Under Apply against advertised vacancies, search for National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli.
7. Use the specified advertisement numbers while applying:
   • For Graduates: AATN260810820114841
   • For Diploma: AATN260810848114847
8. Click Apply and check that the status shows applied.
9. Upload the required documents and verify all details before final submission.

Salary & Pay Scale

The training duration is 1 Year, and the stipend is payable during the training period.

Selection Process

The recruitment follows a selection process that includes screening of applications based on eligibility criteria and academic credentials. Shortlisted candidates are then called for an interview, and original documents are verified at the time of the interview. The selection committee’s decision is final. The notification also states that no TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview, and the institute reserves the right to relax qualification and experience for candidates with exceptional credentials.

Candidates who meet the eligibility requirements should complete their online application on the NATS portal before the last date, 2026-09-02.