IGCAR ITI Trade Apprentice Recruitment 2026: Apply for 200 Vacancies

The Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research (IGCAR), Kalpakkam, operating under the Department of Atomic Energy, Government of India, has officially issued a recruitment notification for aspiring technical candidates. Under Advt. No. IGCAR/03/2026, the organization aims to fill 200 ITI Trade Apprentice positions. Successful applicants will undergo a comprehensive one-year training program at the advanced IGCAR facility located in Kalpakkam, Chengalpattu District, Tamil Nadu.

For complete official details, candidates can review the official notification file available here: IGCAR Apprentice 2026 Official Notification PDF.

IGCAR ITI Trade Apprentice Recruitment 2026- Overview

Review the table below for a quick summary of important highlights, dates, and administrative details concerning the IGCAR apprenticeship drive:

Important Dates and Schedule

Keep track of the vital event milestones to ensure timely submission of applications through the official portal at www.igcar.gov.in.

IGCAR ITI Trade Apprentice Vacancies

A total of 200 openings are distributed among various specialized technical trades. Below is the complete checklist of trade-wise vacancy distributions:

• Fitter: 46
• Electrician: 22
• PASAA (Programming and System Administration Assistant): 19
• Instrument Mechanic: 18
• Electronic Mechanic: 15
• Welder (Gas & Electric): 14
• Draughtsman (Mechanical): 12
• Process Plant Operator: 12
• Machinist: 10
• Mechanic Refrigeration & Air Conditioning: 09
• Turner: 07
• Wood Work Technician / Carpenter: 04
• Mason / Civil Mistry: 04
• Horticulture Assistant: 03
• Plumber: 02
• Mechanical Machine Tool Maintenance: 01
• Book Binder: 01
• Photography: 01

Selection Process

The selection procedure for the IGCAR ITI Trade Apprentice position does not involve a written entrance examination. Instead, it follows a multi-stage evaluation checklist:

• Shortlisting based on the percentage of marks obtained in the respective ITI course.
• Tie-breaking based on 10th/8th standard marks and date of birth (older candidate preferred).
• Document Verification (DV).
• Medical Examination.

After checking your shortlisting status and merit details, candidates must ensure all educational certificates, ITI mark sheets, identity proofs, and medical fitness documents are organized for upcoming Document Verification and Medical Examinations at Kalpakkam.