NITC Apprentice Vacancy 2026: One-Year Paid Training at NIT Calicut Campus
National Institute of Technology Calicut (NIT Calicut) has released the NIT Calicut Apprentice Recruitment 2026 notification for 79 Apprentice Trainee posts. The Centre for Continuing Education and Skill Development (CCESD) will engage 44 Graduate Apprentices and 35 Diploma Apprentices for one-year training at the NITC campus in Kozhikode, Kerala. Selected candidates will receive a fixed monthly stipend of ₹15,000 for Graduate Apprentices and ₹12,500 for Diploma Apprentices. If you are searching for the latest government jobs, this is a wonderful chance to begin your career at a premier national institute.
The online application window is open, and the last date to apply is 12 June 2026 — only a few days away, so please don’t delay. Applications are accepted only through an online Google Form; there is no other mode. Candidates who completed their qualifying degree or diploma in 2022 or later are eligible to apply. In this article on GovtJobsAlert.in, you will find the complete vacancy breakdown, trade-wise qualifications, age limits, stipend details, selection process, and a step-by-step application guide. Read till the end and apply today.
Key Highlights — NIT Calicut Apprentice Recruitment 2026
NIT Calicut is one of India’s premier National Institutes of Technology, working under the Ministry of Education, Government of India. Its Centre for Continuing Education and Skill Development (CCESD) engages apprentices under the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS). The official notification, dated 01 June 2026, invites online applications for apprenticeship engagement for the year 2026-27.
- Post Names: Graduate Apprentice Trainee and Diploma Apprentice Trainee (15 trades/disciplines)
- Total Vacancies: 79 (44 Graduate + 35 Diploma)
- Stipend: ₹15,000 per month (Graduate) / ₹12,500 per month (Diploma)
- Training Duration: One year
- Job Location: NIT Calicut Campus, Kozhikode (Kerala)
- Last Date to Apply: 12 June 2026
Vacancy Breakdown — NIT Calicut Apprentice Posts 2026
NIT Calicut will engage apprentices in 15 different trades. The discipline-wise vacancy details are given below.
Graduate Apprentice Trainee — 44 Posts (Stipend ₹15,000 per month)
| Discipline | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Library and Information Science | 8 |
| Hotel Management | 2 |
| Nursing | 2 |
| Lab Technician | 1 |
| Pharmacist | 1 |
| General Administration | 30 |
Diploma Apprentice Trainee — 35 Posts (Stipend ₹12,500 per month)
| Discipline | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Commercial Practice | 10 |
| Computer Science Engineering | 15 |
| Electronics Engineering | 3 |
| Electrical Engineering | 2 |
| Nursing | 1 |
| Lab Technician | 1 |
| Pharmacist | 1 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 1 |
| Civil Engineering | 1 |
Please note: the notification does not provide a category-wise (UR, OBC, SC, ST) split of these 79 positions.
What is the Eligibility Criteria for NIT Calicut Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
Educational Qualification
Each trade has its own qualification requirement. Check your discipline carefully before applying.
For Graduate Apprentice posts (all require 60% marks) — a great match for graduate job seekers:
- Library and Information Science: B.Lib.I.Sc or M.Lib.I.Sc with 60% marks
- Hotel Management: Degree in Hotel Management with 60% marks
- Nursing: B.Sc Nursing with 60% marks
- Lab Technician: B.Sc MLT (Medical Lab Technology) with 60% marks
- Pharmacist: B.Pharm with 60% marks
- General Administration: Graduation in any stream with 60% marks
For Diploma Apprentice posts — also explore more Diploma government jobs:
- Commercial Practice: Diploma in Commercial Practice from a recognised State Board
- Computer Science Engineering: Diploma in Computer Science Engineering or relevant discipline
- Electronics Engineering: Diploma in Electronics Engineering or relevant discipline
- Electrical Engineering: Diploma in Electrical Engineering or relevant discipline
- Nursing: Diploma in General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM)
- Lab Technician: Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology (DMLT)
- Pharmacist: Diploma in Pharmacy (D.Pharm)
- Mechanical Engineering: Diploma in Mechanical Engineering
- Civil Engineering: Diploma in Civil Engineering
Important conditions:
- You must have passed the qualifying examination as a regular candidate, and the qualification must have been acquired in the year 2022 or later.
- The degree or diploma must be from a recognised university in India or a recognised State Board.
- Candidates already undergoing apprenticeship or training of one year or more in any Govt./Public/Private organisation (as on the date of joining) are not eligible. Combining this apprenticeship with another institution is also not permitted.
Age Limit (as on 12 June 2026)
For Graduate Apprentice posts:
- UR: 28 years
- OBC: 31 years
- SC/ST: 33 years
For Diploma Apprentice posts:
- UR: 30 years
- OBC: 33 years
- SC/ST: 35 years
Age relaxation is already built into these limits — OBC candidates get 3 extra years and SC/ST candidates get 5 extra years over the UR limit, as per the Apprentices Act, 1961.
What is the Salary (Stipend) for NIT Calicut Apprentice 2026?
NIT Calicut will pay a fixed monthly stipend to every selected apprentice during the one-year training period. The amount depends on your category of apprenticeship:
- Graduate Apprentice Trainee: ₹15,000 per month
- Diploma Apprentice Trainee: ₹12,500 per month
In-hand stipend: ₹12,500 – ₹15,000 per month (fixed, as per NATS norms)
Since this is a training engagement under the Apprentices Act, 1961, the notification does not mention any extra allowances. But the real value here is much bigger than the stipend — you get one full year of work experience at an institute of national importance, which makes your resume stronger for future sarkari naukri exams and private sector jobs. Do remember: the engagement is purely for the one-year training period, and it does not give any claim for regular employment at NIT Calicut afterwards.
What is the Selection Process for NIT Calicut Apprentice 2026?
Don’t worry — there is no lengthy competitive exam like SSC or banking here. Selection will be strictly based on academic merit and eligibility. The process has these simple stages:
- Application Scrutiny — NIT Calicut will check all applications received through the Google Form.
- Shortlisting — Candidates will be shortlisted on the basis of academic merit and eligibility.
- Document Verification and/or Written Test — Shortlisted candidates must show original documents (date of birth proof, mark sheets, certificates, caste/tribe certificate in the prescribed format, if applicable).
- Interview — The final stage before selection.
All communication will be done through email only, so keep checking your inbox and SPAM/BULK folder regularly. Be careful while filling the form — any mismatch in your name, age, percentage, year of passing, or caste/tribe details at any stage will lead to disqualification.
How to Apply Online for NIT Calicut Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
Applying is very easy and takes hardly 10-15 minutes. Just follow these steps:
- Open the online application form — the direct Google Form link is given in the Essential Links section below.
- Read the official notification PDF carefully before filling the form.
- Enter your personal details, contact details, and educational qualifications correctly.
- Upload clear copies of your qualification certificate, proof of date of birth, and a valid ID proof.
- Re-check every detail once, then submit the form before 12 June 2026.
- Take a screenshot of the submitted confirmation for your records.
One small but important tip: fill in a valid email ID that you check daily — NIT Calicut will contact shortlisted candidates through email only.
What are the Important Dates for NIT Calicut Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Date | 01 June 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 12 June 2026 |
| Age Calculation Date | 12 June 2026 |
Application Fees — NIT Calicut Apprentice Recruitment 2026
Good news! The official notification does not mention any application fee for this recruitment — for any category. No fee table or payment mode is given in the notification. Still, we advise you to read the official notification PDF once before applying.
Essential Links — NIT Calicut Apprentice Recruitment 2026
- Download Official Notification PDF
- Apply Online for NIT Calicut Apprentice 2026
- Visit NIT Calicut Official Website
- Join WhatsApp Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Telegram Channel for Government Jobs
The NIT Calicut Apprentice Recruitment 2026 is a wonderful chance for fresh graduates and diploma holders to earn while gaining one year of solid training experience at an institute of national importance. With 79 posts across 15 trades and a simple Google Form application, you should not miss this. Apply before 12 June 2026, and keep exploring more government jobs in Kerala on GovtJobsAlert.in — we wish you all the best!