ECIL ITI trade apprentice 2026 — 310 seats, Hyderabad (11 Oct, 23:59)
Electronics Corporation of India Limited
- Location
- Hyderabad, Telangana (Telangana residents only)
- Last date
- 11 Oct 2026
- Qualification
- NCVT ITI pass in the notified trade
- Age limit
- 18 to 25 General, 28 OBC, 30 SC/ST as on 31 Oct 2026; plus 10 years PwD
- Vacancies
- 310
- Pay / stipend
- Stipend not printed in Advt 11/2026
- Experience
- Not already an apprentice under the Apprenticeship Act 1961
- Application fee
- Not printed in Advt 11/2026
- Selection
- ITI marks merit; 70% govt ITI, 30% private ITI; document verification
Official Details
ECIL ITI trade apprentice 2026 is Advertisement No. 11/2026 dated 30 September 2026. Last date to register online is 11 October 2026, 23:59 hours. The window opened at 18:00 hours on 30 September 2026. Register first on apprenticeshipindia.gov.in, then submit the form from ecil.co.in current job openings. Detailed notice — Advertisement No. 11/2026 PDF.
If the words below feel new, read this first. An ITI is a trade certificate after Class 10, issued as an NCVT certificate. An apprentice is a trainee under the Apprenticeship Act, 1961. It is not a permanent job. ECIL says there is no obligation to employ you after the year, and you cannot claim a post in ECIL when training ends.
What Electronics Corporation of India Limited actually does
Electronics Corporation of India Limited (ECIL) is a Miniratna Category-I public sector enterprise under the Department of Atomic Energy. This advertisement is for trade apprentices at the Hyderabad unit, PIN 500062. Training is planned to start on 2 November 2026 and last one year only.
What kind of seat this is
This is a one-year designated-trade apprenticeship at ECIL Hyderabad, not a regular Group C vacancy. You must live in a district of Telangana. Document verification is at Corporate Learning and Development Centre, Nalanda Complex, TIFR Road, ECIL, Hyderabad 500062 (phone 040-27186454 / 2279). Selected trainees must submit a police verification certificate from the Superintendent of Police of their district headquarters and a physical fitness certificate from a Civil or Assistant Surgeon at joining. No TA/DA is paid for document verification.
Who should apply — and who should skip
Apply if you hold an NCVT ITI pass certificate in the trade you pick, you are at least 18 on 31 October 2026, you are a Telangana resident, and you have not already done or started an apprenticeship under the 1961 Act in any government, PSU or private organisation.
Skip if you studied outside Telangana, your ITI trade is not in the table, you already finished or are doing an apprenticeship, or you want a permanent ECIL job. Also skip any WhatsApp seat fixer. The PDF says selection is on merit only.
Dates and fee
| Item | On Advertisement No. 11/2026 |
|---|---|
| Apply start | 30 September 2026, 18:00 hours |
| Last date | 11 October 2026, 23:59 hours |
| Document verification | 22 to 24 October 2026 |
| Offer letters by mail | 28 to 29 October 2026 |
| Training start | 2 November 2026, for one year |
| Fee | Not printed in Advertisement No. 11/2026. Do not pay a coaching site. |
| Stipend | Not printed in Advertisement No. 11/2026. |
Available positions and category breakdown
Seats are for Telangana candidates only. 70 percent of seats are for government ITI students and 30 percent for private ITI students. Out of 310 seats, 16 are horizontally reserved for PwD candidates with 40 percent or more disability. Printed 0 stays 0.
1. Electronics Mechanic (EM) 86 seats
Eligibility criteria
ITI pass certificate (NCVT) in Electronics Mechanic. Age on 31 October 2026: not below 18. Upper age 25 for General, 28 for OBC, 30 for SC/ST, plus 10 years for PwD.
| UR | EWS | OBC | SC | ST |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35 | 8 | 23 | 14 | 6 |
2. Fitter 87 seats
Eligibility criteria
NCVT ITI in Fitter. Same age bands. Telangana residence only.
| UR | EWS | OBC | SC | ST |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36 | 9 | 23 | 13 | 6 |
3. Computer Operator and Programming Assistant 41 seats
Eligibility criteria
NCVT ITI in Computer Operator and Programming Assistant.
| UR | EWS | OBC | SC | ST |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 | 4 | 11 | 6 | 3 |
4. Mechanic (Refrigeration and Air Conditioning) 5 seats
Eligibility criteria
NCVT ITI in Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technician.
| UR | EWS | OBC | SC | ST |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
5. Turner 8 seats
Eligibility criteria
NCVT ITI in Turner.
| UR | EWS | OBC | SC | ST |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
6. Welder 16 seats
Eligibility criteria
NCVT ITI in Welder.
| UR | EWS | OBC | SC | ST |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
7. Machinist 7 seats
Eligibility criteria
NCVT ITI in Machinist.
| UR | EWS | OBC | SC | ST |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
8. Machinist (Grinder) 2 seats
Eligibility criteria
NCVT ITI in Machinist (G).
| UR | EWS | OBC | SC | ST |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
9. Painter 2 seats
Eligibility criteria
NCVT ITI in Painter.
| UR | EWS | OBC | SC | ST |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
10. Electrician 50 seats
Eligibility criteria
NCVT ITI in Electrician.
| UR | EWS | OBC | SC | ST |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 | 5 | 13 | 9 | 4 |
11. Carpenter 2 seats
Eligibility criteria
NCVT ITI in Carpenter.
| UR | EWS | OBC | SC | ST |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
12. Plumber 2 seats
Eligibility criteria
NCVT ITI in Plumber.
| UR | EWS | OBC | SC | ST |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
13. Diesel Mechanic 2 seats
Eligibility criteria
NCVT ITI in Diesel Mechanic.
| UR | EWS | OBC | SC | ST |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Total seats — 310 (UR 125, EWS 31, OBC 84, SC 47, ST 23). Horizontal PwD 16. ECIL can increase or decrease seats.
Educational qualifications
| Trade | Certificate | Extras |
|---|---|---|
| All 13 trades above | ITI pass, NCVT certificate in that trade, from an institute recognised by the statutory authority | Telangana residence. Not already an apprentice under the 1961 Act. Merit on ITI marks. |
Selection
- Merit on ITI marks.
- 70 percent government ITI and 30 percent private ITI.
- Document verification of originals, on short email notice, at CLDC Hyderabad.
- Police verification and fitness certificate before joining.
- After the year, a practical test. The National Apprenticeship Certificate is issued by the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship only if you pass.
- If you fail to complete training you can be asked to refund the cost of training and the stipend received, as decided by the Central Apprenticeship Adviser. Stipend amount is not printed in this advertisement.
How to prepare (free, official)
How to apply without getting played
- Register first on apprenticeshipindia.gov.in. ECIL will not accept a form that skipped this step.
- Then apply only on ecil.co.in under Human Resources, Current Job Openings. ECIL says only that form is considered.
- Note the system-generated application number. Future mail goes only to the email you typed.
- Take a print of the signed form with a recent colour photo before 11 October 2026, 23:59.
- Do not pay anyone who promises a seat. False documents can end the apprenticeship even after it starts.
FAQs
What is the last date?
11 October 2026, 23:59 hours. Online registration started at 18:00 hours on 30 September 2026.
Who can apply?
Telangana residents with an NCVT ITI in the notified trade, age 18 to 25 (General), 28 (OBC) or 30 (SC/ST) as on 31 October 2026, plus 10 years for PwD.
How many seats?
310. Electronics Mechanic 86, Fitter 87, COPA 41, Electrician 50, Welder 16, and smaller trades as in the cards.
Where do I apply?
First apprenticeshipindia.gov.in, then ecil.co.in.
What is the fee?
Not printed in Advertisement No. 11/2026.
Can final-year ITI students apply?
The notice asks for an ITI pass certificate. It does not say final-year students can apply.
Applicant Safety
Always verify notices on the official institutional website. Campus Reality only lists public notifications.
- Double-check deadlines.
- Never pay fees through unverified third-party links.
- Read the official PDF carefully before applying.