SAMEER Apprentice Trainee 2026 Notification: 77 Vacancies, Stipend Details & Walk-in Interview Schedule
If you have just finished your B.E., B.Tech, Diploma or ITI and want real hands-on training in one of India’s top electronics research laboratories, this opportunity is made for you. SAMEER — the Society for Applied Microwave Electronics Engineering and Research, a premier RF and Microwave R&D laboratory under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) — has invited applications for 77 Apprentice Trainee posts for the year 2026-2027. There is no written exam and no application fee — just walk in with your form. This is a rare chance among central government and PSU opportunities for freshers.
The best part is the stipend: ₹12,300 per month for Graduate Apprentices, ₹11,040 for most ITI trades and ₹10,900 for Diploma Technician Apprentices. Interviews are held as walk-ins on 24, 25 and 27 August 2026 at the SAMEER campuses in Mumbai and Navi Mumbai, and you must report by 9:00 AM — no candidate is admitted after 10:00 AM. Read this article fully so you know your exact date, your documents and the one registration step you must complete beforehand. Keep GovtJobsAlert.in with you for every apprenticeship update.
Key Highlights — SAMEER Apprentice Recruitment 2026
SAMEER works on microwave engineering, electromagnetics and RF technology for national projects, and training here adds serious weight to any engineering resume. The engagement is a one-year contract under the Apprentices Act, 1961, covering both the Powai (IIT-Bombay campus) and Navi Mumbai centres. This drive is open to engineering graduates and diploma holders as well as ITI trade certificate holders, plus B.Com and B.Sc. Physics students.
- Post Names: Graduate Apprentice, Technician (Diploma) Apprentice, ITI Trade Apprentice
- Total Vacancies: 77 posts (Advt. No. 09/2026 and 08/2026 combined)
- Stipend: ₹10,560 to ₹12,300 per month
- Job Location: Powai, Mumbai and Belapur, Navi Mumbai (Maharashtra)
- Training Duration: One year
- Walk-in Interview Dates: 24, 25 and 27 August 2026
SAMEER Apprentice Vacancy 2026: Post-Wise Breakdown
The 77 posts come from two separate advertisements — Advt. No. 09/2026 for Graduate and Diploma Apprentices (35 posts) and Advt. No. 08/2026 for ITI Trade Apprentices (42 posts).
| Post / Discipline | Type | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Electronics & Telecommunication | Graduate | 16 |
| Commerce | Graduate | 4 |
| Physics | Graduate | 3 |
| Computer Science & IT | Graduate | 2 |
| Mechanical Engineering | Graduate | 2 |
| Electronics & Telecommunication | Diploma | 8 |
| Electronics Mechanic | ITI Trade | 16 |
| COPA | ITI Trade | 9 |
| Fitter | ITI Trade | 5 |
| Machinist | ITI Trade | 4 |
| Turner | ITI Trade | 2 |
| ICTSM / ITESM | ITI Trade | 2 |
| Electrician | ITI Trade | 2 |
| Draftsman Mechanical | ITI Trade | 1 |
| MRAC | ITI Trade | 1 |
| Total | — | 77 |
By category, that works out to 27 Graduate, 8 Technician (Diploma) and 42 ITI Trade apprentice posts.
What is the Eligibility for SAMEER Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
Educational Qualification
Match your degree or certificate to the exact discipline below — SAMEER is strict about the stream.
- Graduate Apprentice (Electronics & Telecom): B.E. or B.Tech in Electronics or Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering
- Graduate Apprentice (Computer Science & IT): B.E. or B.Tech in Computer Science or Information Technology Engineering
- Graduate Apprentice (Mechanical): B.E. or B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering
- Graduate Apprentice (Commerce): Bachelor of Commerce
- Graduate Apprentice (Physics): Bachelor of Science in Physics
- Technician (Diploma) Apprentice: Diploma in Electronics or Electronics and Communication
- ITI Trade Apprentice: ITI certificate in the relevant trade — Fitter, Turner, Machinist, Draftsman Mechanical, Electronics Mechanic, ICTSM/ITESM, Electrician, MRAC or COPA
There are minimum marks conditions too. Graduate and Diploma candidates need minimum 55% marks in the qualifying examination. ITI Trade candidates need minimum 55% marks in the 10th or 12th Standard examination (SSC/HSC). Candidates who have appeared for or passed ITI are eligible to apply. ITI certificate holders get the largest share of posts in this drive.
Mandatory Portal Registration
This is the step most candidates miss. You must be registered and approved on the apprenticeship portal before the interview — it decides whether you can even appear (Advt. No. 09/2026) or be considered for selection (Advt. No. 08/2026).
- Graduate and Diploma Apprentices: registered and approved on the NATS web portal and by the Board of Apprenticeship Training (BOAT), Mumbai
- ITI Trade Apprentices: registered and approved on the NAPS web portal and by the Regional Directorate of Apprentice Training (RDAT)
Age Limit
The two advertisements treat age differently, so please read this carefully.
| Apprentice Type | Age Condition |
|---|---|
| Graduate & Diploma (Advt. 09/2026) | Within 25 years of age |
| ITI Trade (Advt. 08/2026) | No age limit stated in the notification |
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Graduate and Diploma candidates must also have passed their qualifying examination within the last five years. One more disqualifying condition applies to them: anyone who has had training or job experience of one year or more after obtaining the essential qualification is not eligible to be engaged as an apprentice under the Act.
What is the Stipend and Salary for SAMEER Apprentice Trainee 2026?
The stipend is fixed monthly and is paid throughout the one-year training period. These figures come directly from the two notifications.
- Graduate Apprentice Trainees (Engineering & General Stream): ₹12,300 per month
- ITI Trade Apprentices (all trades except COPA): ₹11,040 per month
- Technician (Diploma) Apprentice Trainees: ₹10,900 per month
- ITI COPA Trade Apprentices: ₹10,560 per month
Advt. No. 09/2026 adds one more benefit for Graduate and Diploma Apprentice Trainees — they can avail subsidised canteen food as well as the bus facilities available to employees, a real saving in a city like Mumbai. The ITI Trade notification does not mention this facility.
Please be clear about one thing before you apply. On completion of the apprenticeship period, SAMEER has no obligation to offer employment, and an apprentice cannot claim any right to a job based on completing the training. Treat this as a valuable one-year learning and certification opportunity, not a permanent posting. The ITI Trade notification (Advt. No. 08/2026) also states clearly that hostel accommodation will not be provided.
What is the Selection Process for SAMEER Apprentice 2026?
Selection is through a walk-in interview — there is no written examination in either advertisement. Here is exactly how the day will go.
- Complete your NATS or NAPS portal registration and get approval before the interview date
- Report at the correct venue on your scheduled date by 9:00 AM — entry closes at 10:00 AM
- Submit your duly filled application form along with one set of photocopies
- Attend document verification with all original certificates in hand
- Appear for the personal interview before the selection panel
- Selected candidates submit a medical fitness certificate from a government hospital before joining
Reservation is applied as per the Apprenticeship Act, 1961 and the Apprenticeship Rules, and reserved category candidates must produce an SC, ST, OBC, PwD or EWS certificate in the prescribed government format. Two honest warnings from the notification itself: merely attending the document verification and interview does not guarantee selection, and no TA or DA will be paid for attending any stage.
How to Apply for SAMEER Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
There is no online application link — this is a fully offline walk-in process where you carry the printed form to the venue.
- Register and get approved on the NATS portal (Graduate/Diploma) or NAPS portal (ITI Trade)
- Download the official notification PDF from the Essential Links section below
- Print the application form attached as the last page of the notification
- Fill in your BOAT or RDAT registration number, personal details and full education history
- Paste a passport-size photograph and sign the declaration on the form
- Attach true copies of all certificates and mark sheets as listed in the notification
- Reach the correct venue for your discipline by 9:00 AM on your scheduled date
- Carry all original documents plus one set of photocopies for submission
Documents to carry (both adverts): 10th and 12th mark sheets and certificates, qualifying exam passing certificate, qualifying exam mark sheets for all years, birth date proof such as Aadhaar or PAN card, two passport-size photographs, and a caste certificate if applicable. Graduate and Diploma candidates (Advt. No. 09/2026) must additionally carry the duly filled application form and experience certificates, if any.
Venues: Graduate and Diploma Apprentice interviews are held at SAMEER, IIT-B Campus, Powai, Mumbai – 400076 (nearest stations Vikhroli and Kanjur Marg; the office is about 2 km inside the IIT campus from the main gate). ITI Trade Apprentice interviews are held at SAMEER, 444, Rain Tree Marg, Sector 7, Belapur, Navi Mumbai, which is walking distance from Kharghar Railway Station.
SAMEER Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Walk-in: Electronics & Telecom (Graduate + Diploma) | 24 August 2026 |
| Walk-in: ITI Fitter, Turner, Machinist, Draftsman Mechanical | 24 August 2026 |
| Walk-in: Mechanical, Computer Science, Commerce, Physics (Graduate) | 25 August 2026 |
| Walk-in: ITI MRAC, Electrician, COPA, ICTSM/ITESM | 25 August 2026 |
| Walk-in: ITI Electronics Mechanic | 27 August 2026 |
| Reporting Time (all dates) | 9:00 AM — no entry after 10:00 AM |
SAMEER Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| All candidates | No Fee |
Neither advertisement mentions any application fee, processing charge or payment of any kind. You simply attend the walk-in interview with your duly filled application form and documents.
Essential Links — SAMEER Apprentice Recruitment 2026
- Download Graduate & Diploma Apprentice Notification PDF
- Download ITI Trade Apprentice Notification PDF
- Visit SAMEER Official Website
- Join WhatsApp Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Telegram Channel for Government Jobs
An apprenticeship at a national research laboratory like SAMEER teaches you things no classroom can, and with no exam and no fee, the only thing standing between you and the interview is your NATS or NAPS registration. Do that today, print your form, and reach the venue by 9:00 AM on your scheduled date in August 2026 — remember, entry closes at 10:00 AM sharp. For more apprentice and PSU job notifications, keep visiting GovtJobsAlert.in, where every update reaches you first in simple words.