Yantra India Limited (YIL), a defence-sector Public Sector Undertaking, has released the Apprentice Recruitment 2026 notification inviting applications for 3,979 Trade Apprentice positions in its ordnance and ordnance equipment factories located across India under the provisions of the Apprentices Act, 1961.
YIL Apprentice 2026 Registration Dates and Application Process
The online application window for the Yantra India Limited Apprentice 2026 has been scheduled to open from 01 February 2026 and will close on 03 March 2026 (11:59 PM). Applicants must submit their forms within this period through the official portal recruit-gov.com.To apply, candidates need to complete an online registration, upload required documents and pay the application fee (where applicable) before the deadline. Detailed steps and the official notification PDF are available on the recruitment portal.
Total Vacancies and Category Breakdown
The 3959 apprentice vacancies are broadly categorised into two main groups:
This distribution allows opportunities for candidates with varying educational backgrounds—Non-ITI roles are suitable for those with Class 10 pass certificates, while Ex-ITI positions require relevant ITI trade qualifications.
Eligibility Criteria for YIL Apprentice 2026
To be eligible for the Yantra India Limited Apprentice Recruitment 2026, applicants must meet certain age and educational criteria:
Age Limit:
- Minimum age: 14 years (for general trades)
- Minimum age: 18 years (for designated hazardous trades)
- Maximum age: 35 years (for all categories)
Educational Qualifications:
- Non-ITI Category: Passed Madhyamik (Class X or equivalent) with minimum 50% aggregate and at least 40% marks in Mathematics and Science as per the original marksheet.
- Ex-ITI Category: Passed Class X with a relevant ITI trade certificate recognised by NCVT/SCVT and minimum 50% marks in ITI.
Candidates must ensure they hold the required qualifications on or before the closing date of application to be considered eligible.
Selection Process Overview
The selection mechanism for the apprenticeship programme normally involves:
- Shortlisting of applications based on eligibility criteria and educational performance.
- Factory-wise and trade-wise merit lists for final selection.
- Document verification to confirm authenticity of credentials.
- Medical examination to ensure fitness for apprenticeship training.
Exact dates and details for merit list publication and subsequent stages will be released by YIL after the application window closes.
Stipend and Training Benefits
Selected candidates will receive a monthly stipend as per the Apprentices Act norms throughout the training period.
- Non-ITI Apprentices: stipend as prescribed under the Apprentices Act.
- Ex-ITI Apprentices: typically a slightly higher stipend reflecting specific trade skills.
Training will be provided in various ordnance factories, offering hands-on industrial experience that can help build foundational technical skills for future career opportunities.
Important Points for Applicants
- Applicants who previously applied through the Government of India apprenticeship portal must re-apply through the YIL notification portal.
- Ensure document uploads (photo, educational certificates and identity proof) follow the specified format and size guidelines
- Keep a printout of the confirmation page after successful submission for reference during future selection stages
Prospective candidates are advised to check the official recruitment portal frequently for updates related to selection stages and any changes in the calendar of events.