Who Can Apply
You are eligible to apply if you meet the minimum education and age criteria specified for the selected trades. For most trades, candidates must have at least 50% marks in relevant subjects in Class 10, followed by 50% aggregate marks in the respective ITI trade under NCVT or SCVT. The trades of Crane Operator Overhead and Rigger require minimum Class 10 and Class 8 pass respectively, each with 50% marks. Age does not have an upper limit but the minimum age is 14 years for non-hazardous trades and 18 years for hazardous trades such as Foundryman and Welder. Both freshers and ITI-qualified candidates can apply, following the guidelines of the Apprentices Act, 1961.
| Trade | Minimum Qualification |
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| Rigger | Minimum 50% aggregate in 8th Standard (VIII Pass) |
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| Crane Operator Overhead (SI) | Minimum 50% aggregate in 10th Standard (X Pass) |
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| All other designated trades | Minimum 50% aggregate in relevant subjects in 10th Standard, followed by minimum 50% aggregate in ITI (consolidated, all semesters) in the respective trade under NCVT or SCVT |
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| Trades | Minimum Age | Category of Trades |
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| Advance Mechanic (Instruments), COPA, Electrician, Electronics Mechanic, Programming and Systems Administration Assistant, I&CTSM, Instrument Mechanic, Machinist, Marine Engine Fitter, Fitter, Mechanic (Central AC Plant, Industrial Cooling & Package Air Conditioning), Mechanic (Embedded System & PIC), Mechanic (Motor Vehicle), Mechanic Diesel, Mechanic Industrial Electronics, Mechanic Mechatronics, Mechanic MTM, Mechanic Ref & AC, Operator Advance Machine Tool, Pipe Fitter, Mason, Sheet Metal Worker, Shipwright Steel, Shipwright Wood, Crane Operator Overhead (SI), Rigger | 14 years | Non-Hazardous |
| Foundryman, Pattern Maker, Tig / Mig Welder, Welder (G&E), Welder (Pipe and Pressure Vessels), Painter (G) | 18 years | Hazardous |