ECIL Apprentices Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 248 Graduate Engineer and Technician Apprentices Posts

Age Details

• Maximum age: 25 years as on 31-12-2025
• Age relaxations: SC/ST - 5 years; OBC (NCL) - 3 years; PwD (40% and above) - 10 years

Essential Qualifications

For Graduate Engineer Apprentice (GEA)

• B.E./B.Tech in the following branches: ECE, CSE/IT, Mechanical, EEE, EIE, Civil, Chemical
• Qualification obtained on or after 1st April 2023
• Degree must be from AICTE-approved colleges or recognized Indian universities

For Technician (Diploma) Apprentice (TA)

• 3-year Diploma in the following branches: ECE, CSE/IT, Mechanical, EEE, EIE, Civil, Chemical
• Diploma obtained on or after 1st April 2023

General Eligibility

• Open to candidates residing in India
• Qualifications from Indian institutes recognized by the appropriate statutory authority
• Candidates must register on the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS) portal: www.nats.education.gov.in

Important Dates

• Advertisement hosted on ECIL Website: 06-01-2026 (10:30 Hrs)
• Last date for submitting online applications: 20-01-2026 (16:30 Hrs)
• Provisional selection list display on ECIL Website: 23-01-2026
• Document verification: 28-01-2026 to 30-01-2026
• Apprenticeship training start date: 09-02-2026
• Age calculation date: 31-12-2025

Application Fee

• No application fee is required for this recruitment.
• No TA/DA will be paid for attending the document verification.

Important Instructions

• Read the advertisement carefully and ensure eligibility in all respects before applying.
• Applications on ECIL's website shall be accepted and processed only after NATS registration.
• If selected for training, a Contract of Apprenticeship must be executed before commencement.
• The engagement is governed by the Apprenticeship Act, 1961 and does not guarantee employment after training.
• ECIL reserves the right to modify the selection process or seats based on need.
• Corrigendum, if any, will be published only on the official ECIL website.
• Do not rely on other websites or social media handles for information or updates.