NRCB Apprentices Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 20 Graduate & Technician Apprentices Posts

No explicit numeric age limit is stated in the notification.

Category I - Graduate Apprentices

A degree in Biotechnology, Botany, Life Science, Agriculture, Horticulture, Biochemistry, Chemistry, BCA, or Computer Science (regular, full-time) issued by a statutory or deemed university and UGC-approved.

Category II - Technician Apprentices

A diploma in Agriculture or Horticulture (regular, full-time) issued by a statutory or deemed university and UGC-approved.

Passing Year & Registration

• Must have passed the B.Sc. or Diploma in 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 or 2026.
• Must be registered on the MHRD NATS Portal (www.mhrdnats.gov.in); registration is mandatory before applying.

Important: Candidates who have already undergone, or are currently undergoing, apprenticeship under the Apprentices (Amendment) Act 1973, or who have one year or more of prior work experience, are NOT eligible to apply.

Important Dates

• Online Application Start: 27 August 2026
• Online Application Last Date: 17 September 2026
• Certificate verification date is not specified in the notification and will be communicated to shortlisted candidates via registered mobile number and e-mail.

Note: The exact dates for certificate verification and interviews are not fully specified in the notification.

Application Fees

Not mentioned in the notification.

Important Instructions

• Applications are to be submitted online via the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS) portal only.
• Pass-out year requirements: 2022-2026.
• Those who have already undergone apprenticeship under the Apprentices (Amendment) Act 1973 or have one year or more of prior work experience are not eligible.
• Documents required include provisional certificates or consolidated mark sheets showing percentage of marks, reservation certificates in the standard format (SC/ST/OBC/PWD), and name as it should appear in the application. Upload these documents on the portal when applying.
• The Board of Apprenticeship Training (SR)/ICAR-NRCB authorities have not authorized any third party to coordinate the process. Beware of touts.
• The interview schedule will be communicated only through the candidate’s registered mobile number and e-mail address.
• No travel allowance or lodging expenses are admissible for certificate verification or interview.
• The Director, ICAR - NRCB, reserves the right to withdraw or cancel the advertisement/selection process without assigning any reason.