Yantra India Limited (YIL), a Government of India enterprise under the Ministry of Defence, has released Advertisement No. 1457 dated 30 January 2026 for engagement of Trade Apprentices (Ex-ITI & Non-ITI) for the 59th Batch. This recruitment is conducted under the Apprentices Act, 1961 with the objective of promoting the Skill India Mission.
This is an excellent opportunity for 10th pass and ITI candidates to gain hands-on industrial training in Indian Ordnance and Ordnance Equipment Factories located across various states in India. A total of 3979 apprentice vacancies have been announced, making it one of the largest apprentice recruitments in 2026.
Yantra India Limited Apprentice Recruitment 2026
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Yantra India Limited (YIL), Ministry of Defence |
| Total Vacancies | 3,979 Posts (approx.) |
| Post Categories | Ex-ITI: 2,843 posts | Non-ITI: 1,136 posts |
| Notification Date | January 2026 |
| Application Start | 1 February 2026 |
| Application End | 3 March 2026 (23:59 Hrs) |
| Selection Process | Merit List (based on 10th/ITI marks) → Document Verification → Medical Exam |
| Age Limit | 14 to 35 years (as of 1 Jan 2026); 18 years min. for hazardous trades |
| Official Portal | recruit-gov.com |
Yantra India Limited Apprentice Vacancy 2026 – Post Details
Yantra India Limited has announced approximately 3979 vacancies for Trade Apprentices.
Category-wise Vacancy Distribution
Ex-ITI Apprentices: 2843 Posts
Non-ITI Apprentices: 1136 Posts
Total Vacancies: 3979 Posts (Approx.)
Important Dates – YIL Apprentice Recruitment 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release Date | 30/01/2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | 01/02/2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 03/03/2026 |
Eligibility Criteria for Yantra India Limited Apprentice 2026
Before applying, candidates must ensure they fulfill all eligibility conditions as on the closing date of application (03 March 2026).
Age Limit (as on 03-03-2026)
Minimum Age:
14 years (General trades)
18 years (Hazardous industry related trades)
Maximum Age:
35 years for all categories
The age criteria are strictly followed as per the Apprentices Act, 1961 and National Apprentice Promotion Scheme (NAPS-2) guidelines.
Age Relaxation
SC/ST/OBC/PwD: As per Government of India rules and Apprentices Act, 1961
Educational Qualification (Essential Qualification)
The educational qualification requirements differ for Non-ITI and ITI candidates.
For Non-ITI Category
Candidates must have:
- Passed Madhyamik / Class 10 or equivalent
Minimum 50% marks overall as per Board criteria - Minimum 40% marks each in Mathematics and Science
- Marks will be calculated based on the original marksheet.
For ITI Category
Candidates must fulfill both conditions below:
- ITI Qualification
Passed relevant trade test from:
NCVT or
SCVT or
Any authority notified by the Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship
Minimum 50% marks in ITI examination - Class 10 Qualification
Passed Madhyamik / Class 10 or equivalent
Minimum 50% marks
The ITI trade must strictly match the approved trades under Schedule-I of the Apprentices Act, 1961.
Stipend / Salary for YIL Apprentices
Selected apprentices will receive a monthly stipend as per the Apprentices Act, 1961 and Government of India norms.
Non-ITI (Class X Pass): ₹8,200 per month.
Ex-ITI (ITI Pass): ₹9,600 per month.
Application Fee
General / OBC (Creamy & Non-Creamy Layer) / EWS: ₹200 + GST
SC / ST / Women / PwD / Others (Transgender): ₹100 + GST
Selection Process for Yantra India Limited Recruitment 2026
- Merit List Preparation (Based on Marks)
- Factory-wise & Trade-wise Selection
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
Merit Criteria:
Ex-ITI: Average of Class 10 and ITI marks
Non-ITI: Based on percentage of marks in Class 10
How to Apply Online for Yantra India Limited Apprentice 2026
Follow the step-by-step process carefully:
Step 1: Visit Official Website
Go to https://recruit-gov.com
Step 2: New Registration
Click on “Trade Apprentice Recruitment – YIL”
Register using valid email ID and mobile number
Step 3: Fill Application Form
Enter personal details
Enter educational qualifications
Select trade and factory preference
Step 4: Upload Documents
Passport size photograph
Signature
Class 10 marksheet
ITI certificate (if applicable)
Step 5: Final Submission
Review all details carefully
Submit application
Take a printout for future reference
Documents Required
- Class 10 Certificate & Marksheet
- ITI Certificate & Marksheet (if applicable)
- Aadhaar Card
- Caste Certificate (if applicable)
- Recent Passport Size Photograph
- Signature
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