Trade Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – CFA

Minimum age: 18 years for designated trades related to hazardous industries, as per Section 3(a) of the Apprentices Act, 1961, and amendments thereof. Maximum age: 35 years for all categories, as per Clause 3 of the National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme-2 (NAPS-2) issued by the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship vide MSDE-5/01/2022-AP dated 25.08.2023.

Educational Qualification:

Category

Qualification Required

Non-ITI Category

Passed Madhyamik (Class X standard or equivalent) as on the closing date of application, with a minimum of 50% marks as per the concerned Board's criteria (as per original mark sheet), and a minimum of 40% marks in both Mathematics and Science.

ITI Category

1) Passed the relevant trade test from an institute recognised by NCVT or SCVT (or any other authority notified by the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneu...

The official notification does not mention any application fee. No fee amount, payment mode, or fee exemption details are specified in the source document, so this information is not available.

Selection is made purely on the basis of merit, with separate merit lists prepared for the Non-ITI and Ex-ITI categories. Non-ITI merit list: Based on the overall average percentage of marks obtained in Madhyamik/Matriculation (Class X or equivalent) - either aggregate of all subjects or the best 5 subjects, as per the concerned Board's criteria. Ex-ITI merit list: Based on the simple average of percentage of marks in both Matriculation and ITI (minimum 50% aggregate required in each).

To Be Submitted with the Application:

1. Recent clear colour photograph (3.5 cm x 3.5 cm), not older than three months from the date of publication of the notification, plus one extra self-attested photograph (signed on the back)

2. Clear scanned signature on white paper in black/blue ink (3.5 cm x 3.5 cm)

3. 12-digit Aadhaar Card number, or the first 14-digit Aadhaar Enrolment ID (if Aadhaar is not yet issued)

4. Identity Card copy (such as Voter ID), if Aadhaar is unavailable

5. SSC/Matriculat...

Download the Application Form using the link provided on the official website and take a printout. Fill the form in BLOCK LETTERS only, entering personal details carefully. Name, father's name, date of birth, and marks must exactly match your Matriculation/equivalent certificate. Attach all required enclosures, including one extra self-attested photograph (signed on the back). Superscribe the envelope as: "APPLICATION FOR THE INDUCTION OF TRADE APPRENTICES - (ATTENDANT OPERATOR CHEMICAL PLANT)" ...