- Recruitment for 20 Apprentice posts under the Apprentices (Amendment) Act, 1973 at ICAR-NRCB, Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu.
- 18 Graduate Apprentice posts in disciplines like Biotechnology, Botany, Life Science, Agriculture, Horticulture, Biochemistry, Chemistry, BCA, and Computer Science.
- 2 Technician (Diploma) Apprentice posts in Agriculture/Horticulture disciplines.
- One-year training program with monthly stipend of ₹12,300 for Graduate Apprentices and ₹10,900 for Technician Apprentices.
- Selection based on merit (aggregate marks in qualifying examination) followed by certificate verification.
- No obligation for regular employment after completion of apprenticeship.
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ICAR-NRCB Apprentices Recruitment 2026
ICAR – National Research Centre for Banana (NRCB)
Total Vacancies
20
Job Location
Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu
Apply Start
27 Aug 2026
Apply Deadline
17 Sep 2026
📋 Recruitment Overview
| Organization | ICAR – National Research Centre for Banana (NRCB) (NRCB) |
| Job Category | Agriculture |
| Eligibility Qualification | Apprenticeship (apprenticeship), Diploma (diploma), Polytechnic Diploma (polytechnic-diploma), B.A. (bachelor-degree), B.Sc. (bsc), BCA (bca) |
| Number of Vacancies | 20 Posts |
| Salary / Pay Scale | ₹10,900 - ₹12,300 Per Month |
| Gender Eligibility | both |
| Experience Required | - Candidates with 1 year or more of prior work experience are ineligible. |
| Application Fee | - No application fee is mentioned in the official notification. |
📄 Details & Description
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
- Graduate Apprentices: Degree in Biotechnology/Botany/Life Science/Agriculture/Horticulture/Biochemistry/Chemistry/BCA/Computer Science (regular, full-time) from a statutory or deemed UGC-approved university.
- Technician Apprentices: Diploma in Agriculture/Horticulture (regular, full-time) from a statutory or deemed UGC-approved university.
- Must have passed qualifying examination in 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, or 2026.
- Candidates already undergoing or completed apprenticeship under Apprentices (Amendment) Act 1973 or with 1+ year of work experience are ineligible.
- Mandatory registration on MHRD NATS Portal (www.mhrdnats.gov.in or nats.education.gov.in) before applying.
- Technician Apprentices: Diploma in Agriculture/Horticulture (regular, full-time) from a statutory or deemed UGC-approved university.
- Must have passed qualifying examination in 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, or 2026.
- Candidates already undergoing or completed apprenticeship under Apprentices (Amendment) Act 1973 or with 1+ year of work experience are ineligible.
- Mandatory registration on MHRD NATS Portal (www.mhrdnats.gov.in or nats.education.gov.in) before applying.
⚙️ Selection Process
- Selection is purely merit-based on aggregate marks obtained in the qualifying Graduate/Diploma examination.
- Preference given to children of employees of the host establishment (VPA) including deceased, medically invalidated, superannuated, and serving employees.
- Final rank list prepared category-wise (General/SC/ST/OBC) after certificate verification conducted jointly by Board of Apprenticeship Training (SR) and ICAR-NRCB officials.
- Interview schedule for shortlisted candidates communicated via registered mobile number and email only.
- Preference given to children of employees of the host establishment (VPA) including deceased, medically invalidated, superannuated, and serving employees.
- Final rank list prepared category-wise (General/SC/ST/OBC) after certificate verification conducted jointly by Board of Apprenticeship Training (SR) and ICAR-NRCB officials.
- Interview schedule for shortlisted candidates communicated via registered mobile number and email only.
🏷️ Category Eligibility & Reservations
General
OBC
SC
ST
EWS
OBC
SC
ST
EWS
📂 Required Documents
- B.Sc./B.C.A./B.A./Diploma Provisional Certificate or Consolidated Mark Sheet showing percentage of marks.
- SC/ST/OBC/PWD reservation certificate in Government-prescribed standard format (if claiming reservation).
- Secondary (or equivalent) educational certificate with name matching application (legal proof required if name changed).
- Mandatory to enter percentage of marks (or CGPA × 10) in the '% of marks/CGPA x 10' column on NATS portal.
- SC/ST/OBC/PWD reservation certificate in Government-prescribed standard format (if claiming reservation).
- Secondary (or equivalent) educational certificate with name matching application (legal proof required if name changed).
- Mandatory to enter percentage of marks (or CGPA × 10) in the '% of marks/CGPA x 10' column on NATS portal.
💳 Application Fee Details
- No application fee is mentioned in the official notification.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q.
How many total apprentice posts are available in the ICAR-NRCB Recruitment 2026?
A total of 20 apprentice posts are available — 18 Graduate Apprentice posts and 2 Technician (Diploma) Apprentice posts.
Q.
What is the last date to apply for the ICAR-NRCB Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
The last date to apply online is 17 September 2026 via the NATS portal.
Q.
What is the stipend amount for Graduate and Technician Apprentices in this recruitment?
Graduate Apprentices receive ₹12,300 per month, while Technician (Diploma) Apprentices receive ₹10,900 per month.
Q.
Is there an application fee for applying to the ICAR-NRCB Apprentice posts?
No application fee is mentioned in the official notification for this recruitment.
Q.
What disciplines are eligible for the Graduate Apprentice posts in ICAR-NRCB Recruitment 2026?
Eligible disciplines include Biotechnology, Botany, Life Science, Agriculture, Horticulture, Biochemistry, Chemistry, BCA, and Computer Science.