Contractual / Regular

TCIL Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – Apply for 6 Graduate & Diploma Apprentice Posts

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Sep. 4, 2026
Graduate Engineer Apprentice (Electronics)Graduate Engineer Apprentice (Civil)Technician Diploma Apprentice (Electronics)Technician Diploma Apprentice (Civil)Technician Diploma Apprentice (Computer Science)Technician Diploma Apprentice (IT)
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Vacancies
6 Seats
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Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Sep 4, 2026

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Starts

Sep 3, 2026

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Deadline

Sep 18, 2026

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Exam Date

TBA

Application Window3 – 18 Sep 2026
Exam / Test DateTo Be Announced

Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualifications

Who is eligible to apply for this recruitment? Check essential educational qualifications, branch/stream criteria, and age limits.

Educational Qualification

Eligibility criteria for Apprenticeship Training at TCIL Bhawan, New Delhi:
Graduate Engineer Apprentice (02 Seats): B.E. / B.Tech in Electronics Engineering or Civil Engineering from a recognized University/Institute (01 seat for each discipline).
Technician Diploma Apprentice (04 Seats): 3-year Diploma in Electronics Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Science, or Information Technology (01 seat for each discipline).
Passing Year Window: Candidates must have acquired the qualifying degree or diploma during or after the year 2022. Prior batches are not eligible.
NATS Registration: Mandatory registration on the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS) portal (nats.education.gov.in) with a valid NATS Student ID.
Prior Training Bar: Candidates who have undergone or are currently undergoing apprenticeship training elsewhere are not eligible.

Age Limit & Relaxations

Candidate age must be between 18 and 28 years as on 31.03.2026. Age relaxation in upper age limit is admissible for SC, ST, and OBC candidates as per Government of India guidelines.

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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

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How will candidates be selected? Multi-stage screening roadmap from application to final merit list.

Academic Merit-Based Provisional Shortlisting

OnlineQualifying Only

Document Verification & Technical Interaction at Joining

OfflineMerit Scored

Selection is conducted through a structured two-stage evaluation:
1. Academic Merit Screening: Provisional selection is made strictly on merit based on aggregate percentage/grades obtained in the qualifying B.E./B.Tech or Diploma examinations.
2. Interview & Verification: Final selection is subject to verification of original academic certificates, NATS registration ID, caste/category credentials, and a personal interview/interaction at TCIL Bhawan, New Delhi.
3. Undertaking: Selected apprentices must submit a formal undertaking acknowledging that the training creates no liability on TCIL for permanent employment.

Aspirant Ground Reality & Career Trajectory

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Practical service rules, posting locations, transfer policy, and promotion ladder curated from official gazettes.

Work Culture & Environment

Office/fieldwork balance, duties, organizational environment.

TCIL is a premier Miniratna Category-I Public Sector Enterprise under the Ministry of Communications, executing global telecommunications, IT, smart city, highway optical fiber, and civil engineering infrastructure projects. Apprentices stationed at TCIL Bhawan, Greater Kailash-I, New Delhi, gain hands-on operational exposure to telecom network planning, 5G/FTTH rollouts, public project consultancy, tendering, and enterprise networking under experienced senior general managers and telecom experts.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

Stationed at TCIL Corporate Office, TCIL Bhawan, Greater Kailash-I, New Delhi - 110048 for a fixed 1-year training duration under the Apprentices Act, 1961. No accommodation, hostel facility, or daily allowance is provided; apprentices must arrange their own lodging in New Delhi.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

Engagement is strictly an apprenticeship with no scope for permanent absorption or regularisation in TCIL. However, completing a 1-year apprenticeship at a central telecom PSU provides valuable project credentials that significantly enhance candidacy for recruitment in telecom operators (BSNL, MTNL), defence PSUs (BEL, ITI Limited), and engineering consultancies.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

Avoid common application rejection triggers, photo/signature guidelines, and certificate validity windows.

  • Dual Submission Mechanism: Candidates must send the physical application form along with self-attested testimonials to The CGM (HRD), TCIL Bhawan, Greater Kailash-I, New Delhi - 110048 on or before 18.09.2026. In addition, an advance scanned copy should be emailed to [email protected].
  • Mandatory NATS Portal Enrollment: Candidates must possess an active National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS) registration ID via nats.education.gov.in; applications without a valid NATS ID cannot be verified.
  • Passing Year Cutoff (2022 onwards): Only graduates and diploma holders who completed their engineering qualification during or after 2022 are eligible. Candidates passing in 2021 or earlier are disqualified.
  • No Regular Employment Rights: Selected candidates must furnish a signed undertaking stating they will not claim permanent or contract employment in TCIL upon completion of apprenticeship.

Category-Wise Vacancy Breakdown & Pay Scale

Detailed post distribution across UR, OBC, EWS, SC, ST quotas and 7th CPC Pay Matrix / Monthly Stipend.

Category-Wise Vacancy Distribution

  • Graduate Engineer Apprentice (Electronics)1
  • Graduate Engineer Apprentice (Civil)1
  • Technician Diploma Apprentice (Electronics)1
  • Technician Diploma Apprentice (Civil)1
  • Technician Diploma Apprentice (Computer Science)1
  • Technician Diploma Apprentice (IT)1
Total Vacancies6 Seats

Remuneration & Earnings Structure

Citizen Service Delivery Commission Model

Citizen Service Center / VLE Franchise Model: Earnings are determined by government-approved transaction fees and citizen service delivery commissions, not a fixed monthly salary.

Selected apprentices receive a fixed monthly stipend of ₹12,300/- for Graduate Engineers and ₹10,900/- for Diploma Holders. The engagement is strictly for a 1-year apprenticeship training program under the Apprentices Act, 1961, and confers no right to regular employment in TCIL.

Monthly statutory stipend of ₹12,300/- for Graduate Engineer Apprentices and ₹10,900/- for Technician Diploma Apprentices during the 1-year training period under the Apprentices Act, 1961. No accommodation, travel allowance, or regular employment liability is provided.

How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?

Follow this verified step-by-step application procedure on the official recruitment portal.

Application Fee & Category Concessions

Nil. No application fee is being charged for this recruitment.

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Frequently Asked Questions & Crucial Aspirant Queries

5 Queries Resolved

Clear, verified answers to top eligibility, exam format, salary calculation, and application queries for this notification.

The last date for receipt of original applications at TCIL Bhawan, New Delhi (and via email to [email protected]) is 18 September 2026.

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