Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must meet specific educational and residency requirements. For ITI Trade Apprentices, applicants should have passed their 10th standard and hold a National Trade Certificate (NTC) in a relevant trade. Those applying for Technician (Vocational) Apprentices need to have completed Vocational Higher Secondary Education (VHSE) in the subject area of their interest. The minimum age required for ITI Trade Apprentices is 18 years as of 8 October 2026. Candidates must also be domiciles of Kerala to be eligible for these positions.
| criteria | ITI Trade Apprentices | Technician (Vocational) Apprentices |
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| Education | Pass in Xth standard; and Pass in ITI (National Trade Certificate – NTC) in any one of the notified trades | Pass in Vocational Higher Secondary Education (VHSE) in the concerned discipline |
| Age | Minimum 18 years as on 08.10.2026 | |
| Physical Standards | As prescribed in the Apprentices Act 1961, Apprenticeship Rules 1992, and amendments thereof, if any | |
| Domicile | The applicant shall be a domicile of Kerala | |
| Reservation | Applicable as per Government of India Rules | |