Electronics Corporation of India Limited (ECIL) has opened Advertisement No. 11/2026 for 310 ITI Trade Apprentice seats at its Hyderabad establishment. The one-year apprenticeship intake covers 13 trades, with the largest seat groups in Fitter, Electronics Mechanic, Electrician and Computer Operator and Programming Assistant (COPA).
Online applications are being accepted from 30 September 2026 at 6:00 PM to 11 October 2026 at 11:59 PM. This intake is restricted to candidates residing in Telangana State, and the essential qualification is an ITI pass certificate with an NCVT certificate in the relevant trade.
Candidate note: This is apprenticeship training under the Apprenticeship Act, 1961. The notification expressly states that completion of training does not create a right to regular employment in ECIL.
ECIL Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruiting organisation | Electronics Corporation of India Limited (ECIL) |
| Administrative department | Department of Atomic Energy, Government of India |
| Advertisement | 11/2026 |
| Advertisement date | 30 September 2026 |
| Engagement | ITI Trade Apprentice |
| Total seats | 310 |
| Trades | 13 |
| Training location | ECIL, Hyderabad, Telangana |
| Applicant residence rule | Residents of Telangana State only |
| Qualification | ITI + NCVT certificate in the relevant trade |
| Selection basis | ITI marks merit + document verification |
| Training period | One year |
| Training starts | 2 November 2026 |
| Application mode | Online |
| Application window | 30 September–11 October 2026 |
Trade-Wise ECIL Apprentice Seats
| Trade | UR | EWS | OBC | SC | ST | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electronics Mechanic | 35 | 8 | 23 | 14 | 6 | 86 |
| Fitter | 36 | 9 | 23 | 13 | 6 | 87 |
| Computer Operator and Programming Assistant (COPA) | 17 | 4 | 11 | 6 | 3 | 41 |
| Mechanic (Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Technician) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 |
| Turner | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 8 |
| Welder | 7 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 16 |
| Machinist | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 7 |
| Machinist (G) | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Painter | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Electrician | 19 | 5 | 13 | 9 | 4 | 50 |
| Carpenter | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Plumber | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Diesel Mechanic | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Total | 125 | 31 | 84 | 47 | 23 | 310 |
The category totals reconcile to all 310 seats. ECIL also states that 16 seats are horizontally reserved for PwD candidates.
Qualification
Applicants must hold an ITI Pass Certificate with an NCVT certificate in the trade for which they apply. The trade on the certificate therefore needs to match the notified apprenticeship trade.
| Requirement | Official condition |
|---|---|
| Basic technical qualification | ITI pass certificate |
| Trade certification | NCVT certificate |
| Trade match | Certificate must correspond to the applied trade |
| Institution recognition | Qualification must be from an Indian institute recognised by the appropriate statutory authority |
Candidates can use the Government Job Eligibility Checker as a personal pre-check after reading the official advertisement, but ECIL's notification remains the controlling eligibility document.
Age Limit as on 31 October 2026
ECIL uses 31 October 2026 as the age reckoning date. A candidate must be at least 18 years old on that date.
| Category | Upper age limit |
|---|---|
| General / UR | 25 years |
| OBC | 28 years |
| SC / ST | 30 years |
| PwD | Additional 10 years relaxation |
If you are close to an age boundary, use the Age Calculator with 31 October 2026 as the cut-off date and then apply the category rule stated in the ECIL notice.
Telangana Residence Restriction
This recruitment is not an all-India apprenticeship intake. ECIL states that only candidates residing in districts of Telangana State are eligible to apply.
Candidates outside Telangana should not rely only on the organisation being a central public-sector enterprise; the residence restriction in Advertisement 11/2026 applies to this specific apprenticeship batch.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement issued | 30 September 2026 |
| Online registration opens | 30 September 2026, 6:00 PM |
| Online registration closes | 11 October 2026, 11:59 PM |
| Tentative document verification | 22–24 October 2026 |
| Tentative offer letters by email | 28–29 October 2026 |
| Apprenticeship training begins | 2 November 2026 |
The verification and offer-letter dates are marked tentative in the official advertisement. Candidates should watch the ECIL recruitment page and their registered email for changes.
Selection Process
There is no written examination listed in Advertisement 11/2026. Selection is tied to ITI academic performance.
| Stage | What ECIL states |
|---|---|
| Merit preparation | Candidates selected on ITI marks merit |
| Institute mix | 70% of seats for Government ITI students and 30% for Private ITI students |
| Shortlisted candidates | Called for original document verification |
| Verification intimation | Communicated by email |
| Final joining | Subject to required verification and joining documents |
Because verification can be called at short notice, applicants should keep original certificates and photocopies organised before the merit process concludes.
Who Is Not Eligible Under the Previous-Apprenticeship Rule?
ECIL says candidates who have already completed an apprenticeship or are currently undergoing apprenticeship under the Apprenticeship Act, 1961 in a Government organisation, PSU or private organisation are not eligible for this intake.
This condition is separate from the ITI qualification requirement, so candidates with earlier apprenticeship history should verify it before submitting an application.
Application Fee
Advertisement 11/2026 does not specify an application fee amount. Candidates should follow the current official application portal and ECIL instructions rather than importing a fee from an older ECIL recruitment or a third-party page.
Stipend
The advertisement refers to stipend in its apprenticeship conditions but does not state a fixed monthly rupee amount for these 310 seats. For that reason, no unsupported stipend figure is used here.
How to Apply for ECIL ITI Apprentice Recruitment 2026
The application has two required stages.
- Register as a candidate on the Apprenticeship India Portal.
- After completing the apprenticeship-portal registration, open the ECIL Current Job Openings page.
- Find Advertisement No. 11/2026 for ITI Trade Apprentices.
- Open the ECIL ITI Apprentice Online Application.
- Enter the required personal, apprenticeship-registration and ITI details accurately.
- Select the notified trade matching your NCVT certificate.
- Submit the ECIL application before 11 October 2026 at 11:59 PM.
- Print or save the registered application form and note the system-generated application number for future correspondence.
ECIL specifically states that registration on the apprenticeship portal alone is not enough; the online application through the ECIL website must also be submitted.
Documents to Keep Ready
The notification lists originals and photocopies for document verification. Prepare them early rather than waiting for the verification email.
| Document | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Printed ECIL online application | Must be signed and carry a recent colour photograph for verification |
| Apprenticeship/MSDE registration proof | Confirms portal registration |
| Date-of-birth proof | Age verification |
| Government-issued identity proof | Identity verification |
| ITI / NCVT qualification records | Essential trade qualification |
| SC / ST / OBC-NCL / EWS certificate | Reservation claim, if applicable |
| PwD certificate | Disability claim, if applicable |
| Photocopy set | Required with originals at verification |
The Government Job Document Checklist can help you arrange a stage-specific list without storing your document numbers or files.
Joining Conditions Candidates Should Notice
ECIL includes two important joining-stage requirements:
- selected apprentices must provide a Police Verification Certificate from the SP office of their district headquarters; and
- a physical fitness certificate from a Civil/Assistant Surgeon must be produced at joining.
These requirements come after selection, but candidates should know about them before accepting the apprenticeship timetable.
Document Verification Venue
The notification identifies the verification venue as the Corporate Learning & Development Centre (CLDC), Nalanda Complex, TIFR Road, ECIL, Hyderabad – 500 062.
ECIL states that no TA/DA will be paid for attending document verification.
What Happens After the One-Year Training?
The apprenticeship is scheduled to run for one year beginning 2 November 2026. The notice states that apprentices completing the training must undergo a practical test for proficiency in the designated trade. A National Apprenticeship Certificate is issued by the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship after the prescribed requirement is successfully completed.
The same notice also makes clear that apprenticeship training does not obligate ECIL to offer regular employment and does not give an apprentice a right to claim a job in ECIL after training.
Important Links
| Link | Purpose |
|---|---|
| ECIL ITI Apprentice Online Application | Submit ECIL application after apprenticeship-portal registration |
| Official ECIL Advertisement 11/2026 | Detailed recruitment conditions |
| ECIL Current Job Openings | Official recruitment page and updates |
| Apprenticeship India Portal | Mandatory apprenticeship registration before ECIL application |
| ECIL Official Website | Organisation website |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many ECIL ITI Apprentice seats are available in 2026?
There are 310 seats across 13 ITI trades under Advertisement 11/2026.
What is the last date to apply?
The ECIL online application closes on 11 October 2026 at 11:59 PM.
Can candidates from outside Telangana apply?
No. Advertisement 11/2026 restricts eligibility to candidates residing in Telangana State.
What qualification is required?
Applicants need an ITI pass certificate with an NCVT certificate in the respective trade.
Is there a written exam?
No written examination is listed. ECIL states that selection will be based on ITI marks merit, followed by document verification.
What is the age limit?
Candidates must be at least 18 years old as on 31 October 2026. The upper age limit is 25 years for General candidates, 28 for OBC and 30 for SC/ST, with an additional 10-year relaxation for PwD candidates.
Does this apprenticeship guarantee a permanent ECIL job?
No. The official notice explicitly says there is no obligation to provide employment after apprenticeship training.