Yantra India Limited (YIL) has released the official notification (Advertisement No. 1457 dated 30 January 2026) inviting applications for Trade Apprentice Recruitment 2026 (59th Batch) under the Apprentices Act, 1961.
A total of 3979 Trade Apprentice vacancies are notified for ITI and Non-ITI candidates across Ordnance and Ordnance Equipment Factories located in different states of India.
YIL Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Yantra India Limited (YIL) |
| Advertisement Number | 1457 |
| Post Name | Trade Apprentice |
| Batch | 59th Batch |
| Total Vacancies | 3979 |
| ITI Vacancies | 2843 |
| Non-ITI Vacancies | 1136 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Dates | 01 Feb 2026 – 03 Mar 2026 |
| Official Website | https://recruit-gov.com |
Vacancy Distribution
- Vacancies are factory-wise and trade-wise
- Total Posts: 3979
- Ex-ITI Candidates: 2843
- Non-ITI Candidates: 1136
- Vacancies are provisional and subject to change
Age Limit (as on last date)
- Minimum Age: 14 years (General Trades)
- Minimum Age: 18 years (Hazardous Trades)
- Maximum Age: 35 years
- Age relaxation applicable as per Apprentices Act, 1961
Educational Qualification
Non-ITI Candidates
- Passed Class 10 (Matriculation) or equivalent
- Minimum 50% marks overall
- Minimum 40% marks in Mathematics & Science
ITI Candidates (Ex-ITI)
- Passed relevant ITI trade from NCVT / SCVT institute
- Minimum 50% marks in ITI
- Class 10 passed with at least 50% marks
Not Eligible: Candidates who have already completed apprenticeship training or possess NAC certificate.
Selection Process
- No written examination
- Selection is purely on merit basis
- Merit list prepared factory-wise and trade-wise
Merit Calculation
- Non-ITI: Based on Class 10 percentage
- ITI: Average of Class 10 + ITI marks
Tie-Breaking Rules
- Older candidate preferred
- Earlier year of passing Class 10
- Alphabetical order of candidate name
Stipend Details
- Non-ITI Apprentice: ₹8,200 per month
- Ex-ITI Apprentice: ₹9,600 per month
- No TA / DA or additional allowances
Training Duration & Certification
- Training duration as per Apprentices Act, 1961
- On successful completion, National Trade Certificate (NTC) issued by NCVT
- No guarantee of employment after apprenticeship
Medical Fitness
Candidates must be medically fit as per rules prescribed under the Apprentices Act and Yantra India Limited guidelines.
Application Fee
- UR / OBC: ₹200 + GST
- SC / ST / Women / PwBD: ₹100 + GST
- Fee is non-refundable and must be paid online
Documents Required
- Class 10 Marksheet
- ITI Certificate (if applicable)
- Aadhaar Card / Valid ID
- Caste Certificate (if applicable)
- PwBD Certificate (if applicable)
- Passport-size photograph & signature
How to Apply for YIL Apprentice Recruitment 2026
- Visit https://recruit-gov.com
- Register and complete application form
- Upload documents and photographs
- Pay application fee online
- Submit before 03 March 2026
Important: Candidates registered on apprenticeship.gov.in must re-apply on recruit-gov.com.
Important Dates
- Application Start Date: 01 February 2026
- Last Date to Apply: 03 March 2026
- Merit List: To be notified
Notification & Application Links
- Application Link – Click here
- Notification PDF – Download
FAQs – YIL Apprentice Recruitment 2026
Q1. How many vacancies are available?
3979 Trade Apprentice posts.
Q2. Is there a written exam?
No, selection is merit-based.
Q3. Can 10th pass candidates apply?
Yes, Non-ITI candidates are eligible.
Q4. What is the stipend?
₹8,200 (Non-ITI) and ₹9,600 (ITI).
Q5. Is employment guaranteed after training?
No, apprenticeship does not guarantee employment.
