NIT Calicut Apprentice Recruitment 2026 - 31 Posts

NIT Calicut has extended the last date to apply for apprentice trainees to 5 November 2026. The original advertisement, No. NITC/CCESD/NATS/AT/2026/003, is dated 7 October 2026. A notice dated 28 October 2026 extends the date and adds one Diploma seat in Chemical Engineering. There are now 31 seats, for one year under the Apprentices Act, 1961.

Important Dates

• Original last date: 21 October 2026
• Extended last date: 5 November 2026

Vacancy Details

Monthly Stipend

• Graduate apprentices: Rs. 15,000
• Diploma apprentices: Rs. 12,500
• The government share comes by DBT, and NIT Calicut pays the balance.

Eligibility

• The qualification must be in regular mode and completed on or after 1 January 2022.
• Graduate seats need at least 60% marks.
• Anyone who already has an apprenticeship contract under NATS is not eligible.

Age Limit

• Age limit as on 21 October 2026, Graduate: UR 28, OBC 31, SC and ST 33 years.
• Diploma: UR 30, OBC 33, SC and ST 35 years.

How Selection Works

• Applications are scrutinised and eligible candidates are shortlisted.
• They may be called for document verification, a written test or an interview, as NIT Calicut decides.

How to Apply

• Apply only through the online link in the notification.
• Shortlisted candidates will hear by e-mail.

Before You Apply

• Read the full official notice linked at the end of this page, as it is the final word on eligibility.
• Keep your certificates, ID proof, category certificate and experience proof ready before you start.
• Check your name and date of birth against your 10th certificate.
• Do not leave it for the last day. Late or incomplete applications are not considered.
• Keep a copy of what you submit, and any receipt or acknowledgement.

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