CSIR – CSMCRI Apprentice Recruitment 2026: Apply for Apprentice Trainee Posts

Summary
CSIR – Central Salt & Marine Chemicals Research Institute (CSIR-CSMCRI), Bhavnagar, has published an advertisement (Advt. No. Apprentice/2026-27) inviting applications for the engagement of Apprentice Trainees under the Apprentice Act, 1961. Eligible candidates holding ITI, Diploma, or Graduate Degrees in relevant trades/branches can apply by submitting the prescribed application form to the Institute’s Recruitment Cell on or before November 10, 2026.
Designation
Apprentice Trainee
Research Area / Trade
The engagement is open for various ITI, Diploma, and Degree trades as follows:
Vacancies under Regional Directorate of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (RDSDE), Gandhinagar
- Fitter: 01 Post
- Electrician: 03 Posts
- Carpenter: 01 Post
- Plumber: 01 Post
- Instrument Mechanic: 02 Posts
- Mechanic (Refrigeration & Air Conditioning): 04 Posts
- Draughtsman (Civil): 01 Post
- Electronic Mechanic: 02 Posts
- Computer Operator and Programming Assistant (COPA): 17 Posts
- Turner: 01 Post
- Welder: 01 Post
- Machinist: 01 Post
Vacancies under Board of Apprenticeship & Training (BOAT), Mumbai
- Mechanical Engineering (Diploma): 02 Posts
- Civil Engineering (Diploma): 01 Post
- Electrical Engineering (Diploma): 01 Post
- Mechanical Engineering (Graduate Degree): 02 Posts
- Civil Engineering (Graduate Degree): 01 Post
- Electrical Engineering (Graduate Degree): 01 Post
Location
CSIR – Central Salt & Marine Chemicals Research Institute (CSIR-CSMCRI), G. B. Marg, Bhavnagar – 364 002, Gujarat.
Eligibility / Qualification
- For ITI Trades (Sr. No. 1 to 12): Passed ITI in the concerned trade.
- For Diploma Trades (Sr. No. 13 to 15): Passed Diploma in Mechanical, Civil, or Electrical Engineering.
- For Graduate Degree Trades (Sr. No. 16 to 18): Passed Graduate Degree in Mechanical, Civil, or Electrical Engineering.
- Additional Requirements:
- Candidates must have passed the relevant examination during the last 3 years.
- Candidates must not have availed Apprenticeship Training previously in any institution.
- Registration on the respective official Apprenticeship Portal is mandatory.
Job Description
Selected candidates will undergo apprenticeship training at CSIR-CSMCRI, Bhavnagar, under the provisions of the Apprentice Act, 1961. Received applications will be screened based on criteria fixed by the Institute. Shortlisted candidates who meet the screening standards will be called for an interview via speed post or email.
How to Apply
- Register on the designated Apprenticeship Portal:
- ITI candidates (Sr. No. 1 to 12): Register on the NAPS Portal.
- Diploma & Degree candidates (Sr. No. 13 to 18): Register on the BOAT / NATS Portal.
- Download the prescribed application form from the official CSIR-CSMCRI website or obtain it in person from the Institute’s Recruitment Cell during office hours.
- Fill out the application form in block letters in your own handwriting. Ensure full postal address, valid email ID, and mobile number are clearly mentioned.
- Attach self-attested copies of the following mandatory documents:
- SSC Marksheet (if applicable)
- HSC Marksheet (if applicable)
- ITI / Diploma / Degree Certificate & Marksheets
- Proof of date of birth
- Aadhar Card
- Caste Certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS), if applicable
- Printout of the profile registration completed on the Apprenticeship Portal
- Recent self-attested passport-size photograph affixed on the application form
- Submit the completed application form along with enclosures to the Recruitment Cell of the Institute on or before the closing date.
Last Date for Apply
10th November, 2026
Apply Link
- NAPS Portal (for ITI Trades): Apprenticeship India Portal
- NATS Portal (for Diploma & Graduate Degree): NATS Education Portal
- Official CSIR-CSMCRI Jobs Page / Application Form: CSIR-CSMCRI Temporary Jobs
- Official Advertisement & Application Form (PDF): Download Notification & Application Form