IIIT Bhagalpur Apprentice 2026: 21 Paid Training Seats in 9 Departments
Indian Institute of Information Technology Bhagalpur has invited applications for 21 apprentice seats under the Apprentices Act, 1961. Be clear about one thing before you read any further: this is a twelve-month training engagement, not a permanent government job. The contract ends automatically the day the training year finishes, and the notification states plainly that apprentices have no right to claim employment at the Institute. What you do get is a year of paid, certified experience inside an Institute of National Importance, with a stipend of Rs 12,300 or Rs 10,900 a month depending on your qualification.
Applications are open from 21 August 2026 to 9 September 2026, and only through the NATS 2.0 portal — you must already be registered on NATS before you can apply. There is no application fee at any stage. Nine departments are taking apprentices, from Computer Science and Mechatronics to Library, Accounts and Administration, so a diploma holder and a B.A. graduate can both find a seat here. GovtJobsAlert.in has set out the department-wise seats, the eligibility and the conditions below in one place.
What are the Key Highlights of IIIT Bhagalpur Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Indian Institute of Information Technology Bhagalpur |
| Advertisement No. | IIITBH/ADVT/NATS/2026/16 |
| Total Seats | 21 across 9 departments |
| Engagement | Apprenticeship training for 12 months |
| Stipend | Rs 12,300 or Rs 10,900 per month |
| Training Location | IIIT Bhagalpur, Sabour, Bhagalpur, Bihar |
| Application Window | 21 August 2026 to 9 September 2026 |
| How to Apply | Online through the NATS 2.0 portal only |
The engagement row is the one to sit with. Twelve months is the whole story here — the Institute will not entertain any request for appointment to any post after the training ends, and it says in writing that it carries no liability to give an apprentice a job. Treat this as a strong first line on your CV and a year of stipend, not as a back door into a permanent seat. Plenty of past apprentices use exactly that year to clear a bigger exam.
How Many Vacancies Are in IIIT Bhagalpur Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
| Department | Seats |
|---|---|
| Computer Science and Engineering | 3 |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering | 3 |
| Mechatronics and Automation Engineering | 3 |
| Mathematics and Computing | 2 |
| Library | 2 |
| Finance and Accounts | 1 |
| Computer Centre / Website Management | 2 |
| Administration | 3 |
| Store and Purchase | 2 |
| Total | 21 |
The notification says only that reservation will follow Government of India norms. It publishes no category-wise split for any department, so do not assume a seat is reserved for your category — apply on merit and keep your caste certificate ready. The only disability category named in the advertisement is VI (B, LV), that is blind and low vision, and a PwBD certificate for any other disability will not be admissible here.
What is the Eligibility Criteria for IIIT Bhagalpur Apprentice 2026?
| Department | Qualification Required |
|---|---|
| Computer Science and Engineering | B.E. or B.Tech, or Diploma, in CSE or IT |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering | B.E. or B.Tech, or Diploma, in ECE, Telecommunications or Instrumentation |
| Mechatronics and Automation Engineering | B.E. or B.Tech, or Diploma, in Mechatronics, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering |
| Mathematics and Computing | B.E. or B.Tech, or Diploma, in Mathematics and Computing, CSE or IT |
| Library | Bachelor of Library and Information Science |
| Finance and Accounts | Bachelor of Commerce |
| Computer Centre / Website Management | Bachelor of Computer Applications |
| Administration | Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Business Administration |
| Store and Purchase | Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Business Administration |
Two conditions decide eligibility as much as the degree itself. First, the gap between the date you passed your qualifying degree or diploma and 9 September 2026 must not be more than two years — a 2023 passout is out, however good the marks. Second, anyone who has already registered for, is undergoing, or has completed apprenticeship training elsewhere under the Apprentices Act is not eligible to apply. If you are a graduate looking for government jobs or hold one of the diploma-level qualifications listed above and both those conditions are clear, you are in the running.
What is the Age Limit for IIIT Bhagalpur Apprentice 2026?
| Category | Age as on 9 September 2026 |
|---|---|
| All applicants (minimum) | 18 years |
| All applicants (maximum) | 25 years |
| SC, ST, OBC and PwBD | Upper age relaxed as per Government of India guidelines |
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One catch on relaxation: an OBC applicant must produce a Non-Creamy Layer certificate issued after 1 April 2026 in the prescribed format. If you cannot show a certificate of that period at document verification, age will not be relaxed and you will be measured against the plain 25-year ceiling. SC, ST and EWS applicants must upload their certificates with the online form and bring the originals as well.
What is the Stipend for IIIT Bhagalpur Apprentice 2026?
| Apprentice Type | Consolidated Monthly Stipend |
|---|---|
| Graduate Apprentice (degree holder) | Rs 12,300 |
| Technician Apprentice (diploma holder) | Rs 10,900 |
An apprentice draws no salary and sits on no pay scale — this is a consolidated stipend and nothing else, and the notification says clearly that no other payment shall be made to apprentices. There is no accommodation and no travel allowance or facility at IIIT Bhagalpur, so if you are coming from outside Bhagalpur, work out your room rent before you accept. The stipend is paid by Direct Benefit Transfer, which is why the Aadhaar-seeded bank account is not optional paperwork.
What is the Selection Process for IIIT Bhagalpur Apprentice 2026?
| Stage | What Happens |
|---|---|
| Merit shortlisting | Purely on the percentage of marks in your qualifying degree or diploma, as claimed in the form |
| Tie-break | The applicant senior in age is preferred; any further tie is decided by the competent authority |
| Document verification | In person at the Institute on a date you will be told by email |
| Medical fitness | A certificate from a Government Hospital, except for PwBD applicants who bring a PwBD certificate |
The notification does not prescribe any written examination, interview or skill round — your marksheet is the entire contest, which makes this rare and worth the twenty minutes it takes to apply. Fill the percentage column honestly: if your result is in CGPA, convert it using your own institution’s approved formula and be ready to produce that formula at verification. The Institute does reserve the right to amend any clause of this advertisement, so keep checking its website.
What are the Important Dates for IIIT Bhagalpur Apprentice 2026?
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification issued | 21 August 2026 |
| Online application starts | 21 August 2026 |
| Last date to apply online | 9 September 2026 |
| Cut-off for age and qualification | 9 September 2026 |
| OBC-NCL certificate must be issued after | 1 April 2026 |
| Document verification | To be announced by email |
Is There Any Application Fee for IIIT Bhagalpur Apprentice 2026?
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| All applicants | Nil |
The eight-page advertisement carries no fee clause and no payment step, so nobody should ask you for money at any point. What it does demand instead is an active Aadhaar-seeded bank account that is DBT enabled, with those details entered in the online form. Your name and date of birth must match across your Class X certificate, your Aadhaar card and your bank account — a mismatch here is the single most common reason a stipend gets stuck.
Which Conditions Can Cost You the IIIT Bhagalpur Apprentice Seat?
| Condition | What it means for you |
|---|---|
| Earlier apprenticeship | Applicants who have registered for, are undergoing or have undergone apprenticeship training elsewhere under the Act are not eligible |
| Two-year gap | Passing your qualifying exam more than two years before 9 September 2026 makes you ineligible |
| Wrong information | False or wrong information at any stage means the candidature or apprenticeship is rejected, cancelled or terminated |
| Absence at verification | Appearing in person is mandatory; if you do not appear, your candidature shall be rejected, and no change of date, time or venue is allowed |
| OBC-NCL certificate | Without one issued after 1 April 2026, age will not be relaxed |
| No automatic right | Mere submission of the application, completion of document verification or empanelment confers no right of engagement |
| No job claim | No request for appointment to any post in the Institute will be entertained, and the Institute has no liability to provide any job |
| Seats can change | The Institute may increase or decrease the seats, or postpone or cancel the engagement, without giving a reason |
| Email only | All correspondence goes by email alone, so a wrong address or an unchecked spam folder can cost you the seat |
How to Apply Online for IIIT Bhagalpur Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
| Step | Action |
|---|---|
| 1 | Register on the NATS 2.0 portal first — only registered applicants who apply through it are considered |
| 2 | Log in and open this IIIT Bhagalpur advertisement (portal link in Essential Links below) |
| 3 | Fill your qualifying degree or diploma percentage, converting CGPA using your institution’s formula |
| 4 | Enter your Aadhaar-seeded, DBT-enabled bank account details |
| 5 | Submit before 9 September 2026 and save a print-out of the completed form |
No other mode of application will be accepted — no email, no post, no walk-in. Before you start, keep your Class X certificate, your qualifying marksheet showing the month and year of passing, and, if your result is in CGPA, the university’s percentage-conversion certificate. Those three are what forfeit your claim at verification if they are missing, and none of them can be produced after the closing date.
Essential Links — IIIT Bhagalpur Apprentice Recruitment 2026
| Resource | Link |
|---|---|
| Official Notification | Download Official Notification PDF |
| Apply Online on NATS 2.0 | Apply Here |
| Official Website | IIIT Bhagalpur |
| WhatsApp Channel | Join Here |
| Telegram Channel | Join Here |
If you passed within the last two years and you are under 25 on 9 September, apply — there is no fee to pay, and the notification puts nothing between you and the shortlist except your marksheet. Just go in with your eyes open: it is one training year on a stipend, it ends on its own, and no job follows from it. Do the NATS registration today rather than on 8 September, because that step alone can take a day. For more government job notifications from Bihar, keep visiting GovtJobsAlert.in.