NITC Apprentice Vacancy 2026-27: One-Year Paid Training at NIT Calicut
National Institute of Technology Calicut (NIT Calicut) has issued a fresh advertisement, Advt. No. NITC/CCESD/NATS/AT/2026/003 dated 07 October 2026, for 30 Apprentice Trainee posts for the year 2026-27. Its Centre for Continuing Education and Skill Development (CCESD) will engage 19 Graduate Apprentices and 11 Technician (Diploma) Apprentices for one year at the NITC campus in Kozhikode, Kerala. The stipend is ₹15,000 per month for graduates and ₹12,500 per month for diploma holders. If you are tracking government jobs in Kerala, this is a good chance to train at an institute of national importance.
Applications are accepted online only through a Google Form, and the last date is 21 October 2026. Only candidates who passed their degree or diploma in regular mode on or after 01 January 2022 can apply. This guide on GovtJobsAlert.in covers the trade-wise seats, qualifications, age limits, stipend, selection steps and the simple application process. The window is short, so please read every section carefully and apply well before the deadline.
What are the Key Highlights of NIT Calicut Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
NIT Calicut works under the Ministry of Education, Government of India. Apprentices are engaged under the Apprentices Act, 1961 and the Apprenticeship Rules, 1992, through the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS). This is a training engagement, not a regular job.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | NIT Calicut (CCESD) |
| Advertisement No. | NITC/CCESD/NATS/AT/2026/003 |
| Posts | Graduate Apprentice, Technician (Diploma) Apprentice |
| Total Vacancies | 30 (19 Graduate + 11 Diploma) |
| Stipend | ₹15,000 (Graduate) / ₹12,500 (Diploma) per month |
| Training Period | One year |
| Job Location | NIT Calicut, Kozhikode (Kerala) |
| Mode of Application | Online, Google Form only |
| Last Date | 21 October 2026 |
How Many Vacancies are in NIT Calicut Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
The seats are fixed trade by trade. The notice does not give any category-wise (UR, OBC, SC, ST) split, so only the trade-wise numbers below are official.
| Trade | Apprentice Type | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Library and Information Science | Graduate | 4 |
| Hotel Management | Graduate | 1 |
| Nursing | Graduate | 2 |
| General Administration | Graduate | 12 |
| Commercial Practice | Diploma | 2 |
| Computer Science Engineering | Diploma | 5 |
| Electronics Engineering | Diploma | 1 |
| Electrical Engineering | Diploma | 1 |
| Mechanical Engineering | Diploma | 1 |
| Civil Engineering | Diploma | 1 |
| Total Vacancies | All Trades | 30 |
General Administration, with 12 openings, is the biggest trade and accepts a degree in any discipline, so most fresh graduates looking for government jobs can try for it. Among diploma holders, Computer Science Engineering (5 seats) has the most room. Several trades have just one seat, so competition there can be tight — apply only in the trade that matches your own certificate, because any discrepancy found at any stage can lead to disqualification.
What is the Eligibility for NIT Calicut Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
Educational Qualification
| Trade | Required Qualification |
|---|---|
| Library and Information Science | B.Lib.Sc. with 60% marks, passed on or after 01 January 2022; OR a Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline with 60% marks (passed on or after 01 January 2022) along with M.Lib.Sc. |
| Hotel Management | Degree in Hotel Management with 60% marks, passed on or after 01 January 2022 |
| Nursing | B.Sc. Nursing with 60% marks, passed on or after 01 January 2022 |
| General Administration | Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline with 60% marks, passed on or after 01 January 2022 |
| Commercial Practice | Diploma in Commercial Practice from a recognised Board, passed on or after 01 January 2022 |
| Computer Science Engineering | Diploma in Computer Science Engineering, passed on or after 01 January 2022 |
| Electronics Engineering | Diploma in Electronics Engineering, passed on or after 01 January 2022 |
| Electrical Engineering | Diploma in Electrical Engineering, passed on or after 01 January 2022 |
| Mechanical Engineering | Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, passed on or after 01 January 2022 |
| Civil Engineering | Diploma in Civil Engineering, passed on or after 01 January 2022 |
The degree must come from a recognised University or Institution in India, and the diploma from a recognised Board. Diploma holders in these branches can also explore more diploma government jobs.
The passing date is the line most people miss. If you finished your degree or diploma in 2021 or earlier, you are not eligible, even with high marks. Also note that the 60% marks rule is written for the graduate trades; the diploma trades ask only for the relevant diploma from a recognised Board.
Conditions That Can Make You Ineligible
| Condition | What it means for you |
|---|---|
| Passing date and mode | Only a qualification obtained in regular mode on or after 01 January 2022 is considered eligible |
| M.Lib.Sc. holders | Eligible only if the Bachelor’s Degree was completed on or after 01 January 2022 with at least 60% marks |
| Existing NATS contract | Anyone who has already created an apprenticeship contract with any Government or private organisation under NATS is not eligible |
| NATS eligibility | It is your own responsibility to meet all NATS eligibility guidelines — check them before you apply |
| Wrong details | Any discrepancy in name, age, marks percentage, year of passing or other details, found at any stage, makes the candidature liable to disqualification, with no claim for training |
| Original documents | Failure to produce the original documents at document verification results in disqualification |
Age Limit (as on 21 October 2026)
| Category | Graduate Apprentice | Diploma Apprentice |
|---|---|---|
| UR | 28 years | 30 years |
| OBC | 31 years | 33 years |
| SC | 33 years | 35 years |
| ST | 33 years | 35 years |
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These are maximum ages. The notice prints the limits for each category directly, so read your own row and check your age on 21 October 2026, not on the day you fill the form. Diploma apprentices get two extra years in every category compared with graduate apprentices, so a diploma holder who feels a little older should still check this table before giving up.
What is the Salary (Stipend) for NIT Calicut Apprentice 2026?
| Apprentice Type | Monthly Stipend |
|---|---|
| Graduate Apprentice | ₹15,000 |
| Technician (Diploma) Apprentice | ₹12,500 |
The stipend is paid in two parts. The Government Share, equal to 50% of the minimum stipend fixed under the Apprenticeship Rules (as amended with effect from 11 September 2025), is sent directly to your bank account through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT). NIT Calicut pays the balance as the Institute Share, so the total matches the amount in the table.
Your monthly stipend will be ₹12,500 to ₹15,000, depending on whether you join as a diploma or graduate apprentice.
Please remember that completing this training does not give any right or claim to regular employment at NIT Calicut. Treat it as one year of valuable experience on your resume.
What is the Selection Process for NIT Calicut Apprentice 2026?
| Stage | Detail |
|---|---|
| Scrutiny and shortlisting | Applications are checked and eligible candidates are shortlisted on the information given in the form |
| Further stages | Shortlisted candidates may be called for document verification and/or written test and/or interview, as decided by NIT Calicut |
| Contract of Apprenticeship | Selected candidates must sign a contract under the Apprentices Act, 1961 and Apprenticeship Rules, 1992 |
| Confirmation | Training is confirmed only after the contract is created on the NATS portal and approved by NATS |
A hall ticket, a call for document verification, appearing in a test or interview, reporting in person, taking part in any stage of selection, or receipt of any communication regarding contract creation is not confirmation of selection. Only the NATS-approved contract confirms your seat. All updates come by email only, and NIT Calicut is not responsible if a mail is lost because of a wrong email ID or lands in your SPAM/BULK folder.
How to Apply Online for NIT Calicut Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
The notice asks for the application through one online Google Form. It does not mention any portal registration step before the form.
| Step | Action |
|---|---|
| 1 | Open the Google Form (link in Essential Links) |
| 2 | Read the notification PDF and confirm your trade, passing date and age |
| 3 | Fill in your personal, contact and qualification details exactly as in your certificates |
| 4 | Enter an email ID you check daily |
| 5 | Submit the form on or before 21 October 2026 and save a screenshot of the confirmation |
No other mode of application is accepted, so do not post or email your form. Before you submit, compare your name, date of birth, marks percentage and year of passing with your certificates one last time. Even a small typing mistake can lead to disqualification later, and there is no claim for training after that. Keep your original mark sheets, degree or diploma certificate and age proof ready, because failing to show originals at document verification ends your candidature.
What are the Important Dates for NIT Calicut Apprentice 2026?
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement Date | 07 October 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 21 October 2026 |
| Age Calculation Date | 21 October 2026 |
| Qualification Passed On or After | 01 January 2022 |
What is the Application Fee for NIT Calicut Apprentice 2026?
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| All Categories | Not mentioned in the notice |
The notification does not mention any application fee or payment step for any category. Read the PDF once yourself before applying, and do not pay anyone who asks for money in the name of this apprenticeship.
Essential Links — NIT Calicut Apprentice Recruitment 2026
- Download NIT Calicut Apprentice 2026-27 Notification PDF (Advt. No. NITC/CCESD/NATS/AT/2026/003)
- Apply Online for NIT Calicut Apprentice 2026-27 (Google Form)
- Visit NIT Calicut Apprentice Official Website
- Join WhatsApp Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Telegram Channel for Government Jobs
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If you passed your degree or diploma in 2022 or later, this NIT Calicut apprenticeship is a smart first step into a career. The form takes only a few minutes, but the last date is 21 October 2026, so do not leave it for the final day. Keep visiting GovtJobsAlert.in for more trusted updates on central and state government jobs.