Apprenticeship: Recruitment for Graduate Trainee positions at IIT Jodhpur, monthly stipend of ₹20,000; apply by this date..
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Jodhpur invites applications from eligible candidates for the recruitment of Graduate Apprentices. A total of 27 Graduate Apprentice positions across administrative and technical units will be filled through this recruitment drive. The training period will be one year and will consist of practical training. Candidates must apply online via the NATS 2.0 portal. Registration on the portal is mandatory before applying. There is no application fee for this recruitment. Applications must be submitted solely through the online mode.
**Recruitment Overview**
**Details** | **Information**
Institute | Indian Institute of Technology Jodhpur
Advertisement No. | IITJ/Apprentice (2)/2026
Total Posts | 27
Administrative Posts | 15
Technical Posts | 12
Training Duration | 1 Year
Monthly Stipend | ₹20,000
Application Fee | Nil
Eligible Graduation Years | 2022 to 2026
Last Date to Apply | 30 October 2026
Application Mode | NATS 2.0 Portal
Support Email | apprentices@iitj.ac.in
**Post Distribution by Unit**
**Post/Unit** | **Educational Qualification** | **General** | **OBC** | **SC** | **ST** | **Total Posts**
Graduate Apprentice (Admin) | Bachelor's degree in any discipline | 7 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 15
Graduate Apprentice (Technical) | Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Technology | 7 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 12
**Total** | | **14** | **5** | **5** | **3** | **27**
**Eligibility Criteria**
For the Administrative unit, a Bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognized university or institute is required.
For the Technical unit, a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Technology is required.
Candidates must have completed their qualification by 30 October 2026. Only candidates who have completed their respective undergraduate degrees in 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, or 2026 are eligible to apply.
Candidates who have already completed apprenticeship training elsewhere or are currently undergoing such training are not eligible for this recruitment.
If marks are awarded in CGPA or OGPA format, they must be converted into a percentage using the formula prescribed by the respective university or institute. Proof of this conversion must be provided at the time of document verification.
Rules regarding category certificates:
Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST), and Other Backward Class (OBC) certificates must be valid for the financial year 2026-27.
These certificates must have been issued on or after April 1, 2026.
The OBC Non-Creamy Layer certificate must be valid as of the application deadline.
How will the selection take place?
Initial shortlisting of candidates will be based on the percentage secured in their undergraduate degree. If the volume of applications is high, the institute may conduct a written screening test at its discretion. Final selection will be based entirely on performance in the interview.
Initial shortlisting based on undergraduate percentage
Written screening test (if required)
Interview
Document verification
Selection of preference between Technical and Administration units
What is the monthly stipend?
Graduate trainees in both Administration and Technical categories will receive a consolidated stipend of ₹20,000 per month. The training duration will be one year. This is a practical training program for apprentices, not a regular job.
Upon completion of the training, the trainee will have no right or claim to a regular job at IIT Jodhpur. The apprenticeship will automatically terminate upon completion of the training. Additionally, no accommodation, travel allowance, or other monetary benefits will be provided for the examination, interview, document verification, or joining process.
How to apply and what is the deadline?
Candidates must apply online via the NATS 2.0 portal. Registration on the portal is mandatory before applying. The deadline for applications is October 30, 2026.
Points to note before applying:
Register on the NATS 2.0 portal.
Applications will be accepted only online mode.
No paper-based or offline applications will be accepted.
An Aadhaar-linked bank account is required.
The bank account must be active for Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).
The candidate's name and date of birth must match across the matriculation certificate, Aadhaar card, and bank records.
Enter accurate details regarding the percentage of academic qualifications in the application.
Candidates may visit the official website of IIT Jodhpur for recruitment-related updates. In case of any issues regarding the online application, assistance can be sought via the provided support email.
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