National Research Centre for Banana (NRCB) Invites Application for 20 Graduate Apprentice, Technician Apprentice Recruitment 2026

Discipline-wise Vacancy Details

Eligibility Criteria

• Qualifying Years: B.Sc./Diploma passed only in the years 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 or 2026.
• Mandatory Registration: Registration on the MHRD NATS Portal (www.mhrdnats.gov.in) is compulsory for all applicants.
• Previous Training/Experience: Candidates who have already undergone or are currently undergoing Apprenticeship under the Apprentices (Amendment) Act, 1973, or having one year or more experience are not eligible.
• Age Limit: As per Apprenticeship rules.
• Reservation: As per Apprentices Act guidelines for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD.

• www.mhrdnats.gov.in ↗Source-provided destination — verify before signing in or paying.

🎯 Selection Process

• Merit Basis: Engagement will be made purely on the basis of aggregate marks obtained in the qualifying Graduate/Diploma examination.
• Preference: Preference will be given to the children of VPA Employees (deceased/medically invalidated/superannuated/serving employees).
• Certificate Verification: A final rank list will be prepared after certificate verification.
• No TA/DA: No TA/DA will be paid for attending certificate verification.
• No Boarding/Lodging: No boarding or lodging expenses are admissible.

📝 How to Apply Step-by-Step

• Candidates must apply online through the MHRD NATS Portal. Follow these steps based on your registration status:
• Visit NATS Portal: Go to https://nats.education.gov.in.
• For Existing Users (Category A & B): Login with your registered email ID and password. Under "Apply against advertised vacancies", search for 'ICAR – NATIONAL RESEARCH CENTRE FOR BANANA'. Click 'Apply'. You can see the status as "applied".
• For New Users (Category C): Click on 'Student' and then 'Student Register'. Complete the application form. A unique 12-digit Enrolment Number will be generated. Login with email ID and password. Under "Apply against advertised vacancies", search for 'ICAR – NATIONAL RESEARCH CENTRE FOR BANANA'. Click 'Apply'.
• Upload Documents: Upload the B.Sc./B.C.A./B.A./Diploma Provisional Certificate or Consolidated Mark Sheet.
• Enter Percentage: Compulsorily enter the percentage of marks in the column "% of marks / CGPA x 10" in the NATS portal. If the percentage is not furnished, the candidature will not be considered.
• Meet Deadline: Ensure the application is submitted before 17 September 2026.
• Last Date: 17 September 2026.
• Important Note: Incomplete/erroneous online applications received after the due date will be rejected. No further communication will be entertained.

• https://nats.education.gov.in ↗Source-provided destination — verify before signing in or paying.

📅 Important Dates

Key Instructions for Candidates

• Mandatory NATS Registration: Registration on the MHRD NATS Portal is compulsory. Applications will not be considered without it.
• Eligible Years: Only candidates who passed out during 2022-2026 are eligible.
• Percentage Entry: Enter the percentage of marks correctly in the NATS portal. Failure to do so will lead to rejection.
• No Previous Training: Candidates who have already undergone or are currently undergoing apprenticeship are not eligible.
• Merit Selection: Selection is purely based on the aggregate marks in the qualifying examination.
• Certificate Verification: Candidates must produce original certificates for verification. The venue is ICAR-NRCB, Tiruchirappalli.
• No Employment Guarantee: Completion of apprenticeship does not confer any right to employment at ICAR-NRCB.
• No TA/DA: No travel or boarding expenses will be provided.
• Check Official Sources: Regularly check the ICAR-NRCB website and the NATS portal for any updates.

Application and notification links supplied by the source

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• Official Notification (PDF): Download Official Notification ↗Source-provided destination — verify before signing in or paying.