UCSL Apprentice Recruitment 2025-26: Apply Online for 5 Graduate & Technician Apprentices (Mechanical & Electrical)

Age Details

• Minimum Age: 18 years as of 22 December 2025
• Maximum Age: As per Government of India apprenticeship rules (no fixed upper limit specified in the notification)

Educational Qualifications

• Graduate Apprentices (Mechanical Engineering): Candidates must possess a Degree in Engineering or Technology in the relevant discipline from a statutory university, an institution empowered by an Act of Parliament, or a professionally recognized body as equivalent. If results are provided as CGPA/OGPA/CPI without a percentage, the conversion will follow the university’s formula or, if not defined, multiply the aggregate grade points by 10.

• Technician Apprentices (Electrical Engineering): Candidates must hold a Diploma in Engineering or Technology in the relevant discipline from a State Council or Board of Technical Education, or a recognized University. Equivalency qualifications must be supported by an Equivalency Certificate issued by the competent authority; without it, candidature will not be considered.

Age Limit

As on 22-12-2025, candidates must be above 18 years of age. Upper age limits follow apprenticeship norms and Government of India rules, with reservation benefits applicable as per directives.

Important Dates

• Notification Release Date: 22-12-2025
• Apply Online Starts: 22-12-2025
• Last Date to Apply Online: 21-01-2026
• Last Date to Pay Application Fee: Not Applicable (No fee)
• Correction Window: Not specified
• Admit Card Release: Not applicable (no written exam mentioned)
• Examination Date: Not applicable
• Result Declaration: To be notified via email/website

Application Fee

• There is no application fee for General, SC, ST, OBC, PwBD, or female candidates. Registration and application on the NATS portal must be completed within the specified dates.

Important Instructions

• Ensure all eligibility conditions (qualification, age, domicile, and apprenticeship status) are met before applying.
• Double-check marks and other details; mismatches with uploaded documents may lead to rejection.
• No application fee is required; submit applications within the dates via the NATS portal only.
• Call letters for certificate verification will not be sent by post; regularly check your registered email and UCSL/CSL websites for updates.
• Submission of the application constitutes acceptance of all terms and conditions in the vacancy notification.
• Candidates who have previously undergone or are currently undergoing apprenticeship under the Apprentices (Amendment) Act 1973 are not eligible to apply.
• UCSL is not obligated to offer employment after the apprenticeship; there is no right to employment by virtue of participating in the program.
• Any suppression of facts or provision of false information will result in cancellation/rejection of candidature.
• All legal matters will be under the jurisdiction of courts/tribunals at Udupi.
• Any amendment to the advertisement will be published only on CSL/UCSL websites.