YIL Trade Apprentices (Ex-ITI & Non-ITI) 2026 Apply for 3979 vacancies

Eligibilty

Essential Qualification (as on 03-03-2026):

• For Non-ITI Category:
  • Should have passed Madhyamik (Class X std or equivalent) as on the closing date of online application.
  • Must possess a minimum of 50% marks as per the criteria of the concerned Board (as per original Marksheet).
  • Must have a minimum of 40% marks in both Mathematics and Science.
• For ITI Category:
  • Should have passed the relevant trade test from any institute recognized by NCVT or SCVT or any other authority specified through Gazette notification of the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship/Ministry of Labour and Employment.
  • The duration of the trade test must be as per the Trade Apprentices Act 1961.
  • Must possess a minimum of 50% marks in the ITI examination.
  • The relevant trade considered will strictly be based on Schedule I of Apprentice Act 1961 and available vacancies.
  • In addition, the candidate must have passed Madhyamik / Class X std or equivalent (Minimum 50% marks in Matriculate / Class X std).

Note: Candidates must have already passed the prescribed qualification on the closing date of the online application. Candidates appearing in the qualifying examination or whose results are awaited are not eligible to apply.

Vaccancy

Total Vacancies: Approximately 3979

The total number of vacancies is approximately 3979, which includes 2843 for Ex-ITI candidates and 1136 for Non-ITI candidates. These positions are spread across various Ordnance and Ordnance Equipment Factories in different states. Candidates can only choose one factory for their trade apprenticeship training.

A detailed breakdown of vacancies by factory, trade, and reservation category is provided in the official notification (Annexure-I). Below is a summary of the total vacancies per state/factory:

Reservations for SC/ST/OBC & PH candidates are applicable as per Government of India rules and are included in the total vacancies.

Important Links

Official Notification:  Download Pdf

Stipend During Apprenticeship Training:

The minimum stipend per month will be paid to trade apprentices as per the provision of sub-rule (1) of rule 11 of the Apprenticeship Rules, 1992, and as per Office Memorandum (OM) DGT-36/1/2021-AP (E-38255) dated 19.09.2025.

• NON-ITI (Matriculation/Xth Class Candidate): ₹ 8200 per month
• EX-ITI (ITI Pass candidate): ₹ 9600 per month

No other allowances will be paid during the entire period of apprenticeship training. For Ex-ITI candidates, the period of training already undergone will be considered for determining the stipend. These payments are subject to change based on relevant amendments issued by the Government of India.

Mode of Selection:

Selection will be based on merit and the candidate's choice of Ordnance Factory. Separate merit lists will be prepared for NON-ITI and EX-ITI categories.

For NON-ITI Category:

• The merit list will be prepared factory-wise based on the overall percentage of marks in Madhyamik or Matriculation (Class X standard or equivalent).
• The aggregate marks (all subjects or best of 5 subjects, as per the concerned 10th Board criteria) entered by the candidate in the online application form will be considered.
• Candidates must submit the original marksheet of Madhyamik Board (Class X std. or equivalent) for verification.
• A factory-wise common merit list will be prepared, and trades will be allotted on a Merit-cum-Choice basis after selection.
• For candidates with CGPA/GPA grading, marks (not CGPA) must be entered by converting them as per the 10th standard board criteria. If incorrect CGPA is entered or no clear conversion is provided by the board, a standard multiplication factor of 9.5 will be uniformly used. Incorrect conversion may lead to rejection during document verification.
• For results declared in grades (A+/A/B+ etc.), candidates must enter the percentage of marks obtained as per the 10th board criteria. If no conversion formula is provided by the board, the following table will be used:

For EX-ITI Category:

• The merit list will be prepared factory-wise and trade-wise.
• Selection will be based on the simple average of the percentage of marks in both Matriculation and ITI (minimum 50% in aggregate in each).
• For Matriculation, marks obtained and entered in the online application (aggregate of all subjects or best of 5 subjects, as per 10th Board guidelines) will be considered.
• For ITI marks, marks mentioned in the provisional/final certificate will be considered.

Tie-Resolution:

In cases where two candidates have the same marks/percentage:

1. The older candidate shall be preferred.
2. If dates of birth are also the same, candidates with a Matriculation certificate from an earlier year shall be preferred.
3. If the year of passing Matriculation is also the same, the alphabetical order of names (candidate whose name appears first) shall be preferred.

Based on vacancy positions, select lists will be prepared, and only provisionally selected candidates will be called for document verification and medical examination.

How To Apply:

1. Candidates must apply 'online' ONLY through the official website: https://recruit-gov.com. No other application format will be accepted.
2. Before submitting the application, candidates are advised to thoroughly read the instructions in the advertisement.
3. Fill personal details carefully. Ensure that your name, father's name, date of birth, and marks exactly match those in your Matriculation or equivalent certificate. Any discrepancies found during document verification may lead to cancellation of candidature.
4. Provide an active mobile number and a valid email ID in the online application. Keep them active throughout the engagement process as all important communications will be sent via email/SMS.
5. Documents to be ready before filling the application
   
   
6. Unclear/illegible documents will lead to rejection. Irrelevant or illegible uploaded documents may result in summary rejection of candidature.
7. Candidates are not required to send any hard copies of the application form or documents to the factory/unit/YIL. A soft copy of the submitted application in PDF format will be emailed to the registered email ID.
8. Successful applicants will receive notification on the website and/or via SMS/email. No request to change the chosen factory will be entertained after final submission.
9. Only one application per candidate will be accepted. Multiple applications with differing particulars will be summarily rejected.
10. Provisionally selected candidates with Aadhaar cards must produce the original Aadhaar card or other specified identification at the time of document verification.
11. Candidates must upload scanned copies of documents as proof of Address (Bank Passbook, Voter ID, Passport, Latest electricity/telephone bill, Driving License, Property tax receipt, Aadhaar Card).
12. Original Caste certificates (SC/ST/OBC in Central Government proforma) issued by the appropriate authority must be produced at the time of document verification.

There is no specific syllabus mentioned for an examination as the selection for Trade Apprentices is primarily based on a merit list prepared from academic marks (Matriculation for Non-ITI and Matriculation + ITI for Ex-ITI candidates).

Documents Required for Online Application (Soft/Scanned Copies):

• Recent clear color photograph (3.5 cm x 3.5 cm, JPG/JPEG/PNG/BMP, 100 DPI, 20-70 KB).
• Clear scanned signature (3.5 cm x 3.5 cm, JPG/JPEG/PNG/BMP, 100 DPI, 20-30 KB).
• 12-digit Aadhaar Card Number or first 14-digit Aadhaar Enrollment ID. Alternatively, for specified states or lack of Aadhaar, ID Card Number of:
  • Voter ID Card
  • Passport
  • PAN Card
  • Driving License
  • Photo ID Card issued by Central/State Government
  • Student Identity Card with photograph
  • Nationalized Bank passbook with photograph
• Legible scanned copies of original documents (PDF or JPG/JPEG, 100-200 KB):
  • Aadhaar Card / Identity Card (in absence of Aadhaar).
  • SSC (Matriculation / 10th Standard) or its equivalent mark sheet.
  • Certificate for proof of date of birth (10th Standard/Matriculate certificate/mark sheet or school leaving certificate).
  • Consolidated mark sheet for all semesters of the relevant ITI Pass trade / Provisional National Trade Certificate indicating marks (for ITI candidates).
  • National Trade Certificate (NTC) issued by NCVT or Provisional NTC issued by NCVT / SCVT (for ITI pass candidates).
  • Caste certificate for SC/ST/OBC candidates (OBC Non-Creamy layer certificate issued in the last three years for OBC-NCL candidates).
  • Physical Disability certificate, if applicable, issued by a competent Medical Board/Authority.

Documents for Verification (Originals required):

Provisionally selected candidates will be required to produce the following original documents during the document verification process:

• Original Aadhaar Card or other specified identity proof.
• Original Caste certificates (SC/ST/OBC in prescribed Central Government proforma) issued by appropriate authority.
• Original Marksheet of Madhyamik Board (Class X std. or equivalent).
• Original ITI provisional/final certificate.