National Institute of Technology Calicut, an institute of national importance under the Ministry of Education in Kozhikode, Kerala, has announced the engagement of Apprentice Trainees for the year 2026-27 under the Apprentices Act, 1961. It is a one-year training engagement and does not lead to regular employment at the institute.
NIT Calicut Graduate and Technician Apprentice Recruitment 2026
Posted 08 Oct 2026Updated 08 Oct 2026NITC/CCESD/NATS/AT/2026/003
Total Vacancies
30
Last Date
21 Oct
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Last date 21 Oct 2026 · 3 days left
- Notification07 Oct
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About NIT Calicut Graduate and Technician Apprentice Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- National Institute of Technology Calicut
- Advertisement No.
- NITC/CCESD/NATS/AT/2026/003
- Post Name
- Library and Information Science, Hotel Management and 8 more
- Job Location
- Kozhikode, Kerala
- Who Can Apply
- Candidates from anywhere in India
- Job Type
- Contract
- Age Limit
- Up to 35 years
- Gender
- All
- Nationality
- Indian
- Tenure
- One year
Vacancy Breakdown
Library and Information Science
4
Hotel Management
1
Nursing
2
General Administration
12
Commercial Practice
2
Computer Science Engineering
5
Electronics Engineering
1
Electrical Engineering
1
Mechanical Engineering
1
Civil Engineering
1
Total30
| Post Name | Total |
|---|---|
| Library and Information Science | 4 |
| Hotel Management | 1 |
| Nursing | 2 |
| General Administration | 12 |
| Commercial Practice | 2 |
| Computer Science Engineering | 5 |
| Electronics Engineering | 1 |
| Electrical Engineering | 1 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 1 |
| Civil Engineering | 1 |
| Grand Total | 30 |
Eligibility Details
Requirements differ by post — open a post to see its own.
Library and Information Science4 posts
- Qualification
- B.Lib.Sc. with 60% marks, successfully completed on or after 01 January 2022 from a recognized University/Institution; OR Bachelor's Degree in any discipline with 60% marks, successfully completed on or after 01 January 2022 from a recognized University/Institution, along with M.Lib.Sc.
- Age Limit
- 28 years UR, 31 years OBC, 33 years SC, 33 years ST as on 21 October 2026
Hotel Management1 post
- Qualification
- Degree in Hotel Management with 60% marks, successfully completed on or after 01 January 2022 from a recognized University/Institution
- Age Limit
- 28 years UR, 31 years OBC, 33 years SC, 33 years ST as on 21 October 2026
Nursing2 posts
- Qualification
- B.Sc. Nursing with 60% marks, successfully completed on or after 01 January 2022 from a recognized University/Institution
- Age Limit
- 28 years UR, 31 years OBC, 33 years SC, 33 years ST as on 21 October 2026
General Administration12 posts
- Qualification
- Bachelor's Degree in any discipline with 60% marks, successfully completed on or after 01 January 2022 from a recognized University/Institution
- Age Limit
- 28 years UR, 31 years OBC, 33 years SC, 33 years ST as on 21 October 2026
Commercial Practice2 posts
- Qualification
- Diploma in Commercial Practice, successfully completed on or after 01 January 2022 from a recognized Board
- Age Limit
- 30 years UR, 33 years OBC, 35 years SC, 35 years ST as on 21 October 2026
Computer Science Engineering5 posts
- Qualification
- Diploma in Computer Science Engineering, successfully completed on or after 01 January 2022 from a recognized Board
- Age Limit
- 30 years UR, 33 years OBC, 35 years SC, 35 years ST as on 21 October 2026
Electronics Engineering1 post
- Qualification
- Diploma in Electronics Engineering, successfully completed on or after 01 January 2022 from a recognized Board
- Age Limit
- 30 years UR, 33 years OBC, 35 years SC, 35 years ST as on 21 October 2026
Electrical Engineering1 post
- Qualification
- Diploma in Electrical Engineering, successfully completed on or after 01 January 2022 from a recognized Board
- Age Limit
- 30 years UR, 33 years OBC, 35 years SC, 35 years ST as on 21 October 2026
Mechanical Engineering1 post
- Qualification
- Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, successfully completed on or after 01 January 2022 from a recognized Board
- Age Limit
- 30 years UR, 33 years OBC, 35 years SC, 35 years ST as on 21 October 2026
Civil Engineering1 post
- Qualification
- Diploma in Civil Engineering, successfully completed on or after 01 January 2022 from a recognized Board
- Age Limit
- 30 years UR, 33 years OBC, 35 years SC, 35 years ST as on 21 October 2026
Age Limit
Upper age limit as on 21 October 2026: Graduate Apprentice 28 years UR, 31 years OBC, 33 years SC, 33 years ST; Diploma Apprentice 30 years UR, 33 years OBC, 35 years SC, 35 years ST.
Age Relaxation
OBC 3 years and SC/ST 5 years over the UR upper age limit.
Selection Process
- 1Scrutiny of Applications
Applications received are scrutinised for eligibility.
- 2Shortlisting
Eligible candidates are shortlisted based on the information furnished in the application.
- 3Document Verification and/or Written Test and/or Interview
Shortlisted candidates may be called for document verification and/or written test and/or interview, as decided by NIT Calicut.
Salary Structure
Stipend has two components: the Government Share, equal to 50% of the applicable minimum stipend under the Apprenticeship Rules as amended with effect from 11 September 2025, paid by Direct Benefit Transfer, and the Institute Share borne and paid by NIT Calicut.
Library and Information Science
Pay: Rs 15,000 per month
Hotel Management
Pay: Rs 15,000 per month
Nursing
Pay: Rs 15,000 per month
General Administration
Pay: Rs 15,000 per month
Commercial Practice
Pay: Rs 12,500 per month
Computer Science Engineering
Pay: Rs 12,500 per month
Electronics Engineering
Pay: Rs 12,500 per month
Electrical Engineering
Pay: Rs 12,500 per month
Mechanical Engineering
Pay: Rs 12,500 per month
Civil Engineering
Pay: Rs 12,500 per month
| Post | Pay |
|---|---|
| Library and Information Science | Rs 15,000 per month |
| Hotel Management | Rs 15,000 per month |
| Nursing | Rs 15,000 per month |
| General Administration | Rs 15,000 per month |
| Commercial Practice | Rs 12,500 per month |
| Computer Science Engineering | Rs 12,500 per month |
| Electronics Engineering | Rs 12,500 per month |
| Electrical Engineering | Rs 12,500 per month |
| Mechanical Engineering | Rs 12,500 per month |
| Civil Engineering | Rs 12,500 per month |
How to Apply
- 1Check that you meet the eligibility criteria under the NATS guidelines before applying
- 2Open the online application link given in the notification
- 3Fill in the online application form with all required details
- 4Verify all entered information carefully before final submission
- 5Submit the form and save the confirmation of the submitted application for future reference
Important Details
- The prescribed qualification must have been obtained in regular mode on or after 01 January 2022 from a University/Institution in India or a State Board recognized by the competent authority.
- Candidates who have already created an apprenticeship contract with any Government or private organization under NATS are not eligible.
- All correspondence with candidates is done through email only, and shortlisted candidates are informed of subsequent stages by email.
- Shortlisting is based on the information furnished in the application, and any discrepancy in name, age, percentage of marks, year of passing or other details at any stage can lead to disqualification.
- Candidates must produce all relevant original documents at the time of document verification.
- Selected candidates must execute a Contract of Apprenticeship under the Apprentices Act, 1961 and Apprenticeship Rules, 1992, and the training is confirmed only after the Apprenticeship Contract is created on the NATS portal and approved by NATS.
- The engagement is purely a one-year training engagement and does not confer any right or claim for regular employment or appointment in NIT Calicut.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can candidates who already have an apprenticeship contract under NATS apply?
No. Candidates who have already created an apprenticeship contract with any Government or private organization or institution under NATS are not eligible for this apprenticeship training.
Does completing the apprenticeship lead to regular employment at NIT Calicut?
No. The apprenticeship is purely a one-year training engagement and does not confer any right or claim for regular employment or appointment in NIT Calicut.
Can candidates whose degree or diploma was completed before 2022 apply?
No. The prescribed qualification must have been obtained in regular mode on or after 01 January 2022 from a recognized University, Institution or State Board.
How will candidates be informed about the next stages of selection?
All correspondence is done through email only. Shortlisted candidates are informed of the subsequent stages of the selection process by email, and no other means of communication is entertained.
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