Yantra India Limited (Ordnance and Ordnance Equipment Factories)
Total Vacancies
3,979
Salary
Stipend as per Apprenticeship Rules 1992 & National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme-2 (NAPS-2)
Application Deadline
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Job Type
Trade Apprenticeship Training
Job Level
Trainee
Work Location
Various Ordnance and Ordnance Equipment Factories across India
Department
Yantra India Limited (Ordnance Factories)
Recruitment Type
Direct Apprenticeship Engagement
Notification Release
January 2026
Engagement of Trade Apprentices under the Skill India Mission to provide training in various designated trades within Indian Ordnance and Ordnance Equipment Factories.
Competition Level
Expected to be High due to large vacancies and national reach
Application Trend
Likely high volume given the 3979 vacancies across states
Success Rate
Depends on marks, choice of factory, and trade demand
Difficulty Level
Moderate (Pure merit-based on academic marks, no written exam)
A major apprenticeship opportunity in the defense manufacturing sector. Selection is 100% merit-based on Class X (for Non-ITI) and combined Class X + ITI marks (for Ex-ITI). Since there is no written test, the accuracy of the application and meeting the precise percentage criteria are critical. Candidates must carefully choose their preferred Ordnance Factory and compatible trade.
| Notification Release | 30 January 2026 |
| Online Registration Start | 01 February 2026 |
| Online Registration End | 03 March 2026 |
| Fee Payment End | Not Applicable (No Fee Mentioned) |
| Application Correction | Not Specified |
| Document Verification | For provisionally selected candidates |
| General,OBC,EWS | 200 |
| SC / ST / PH | 100 |
| All Category Female | 100 |
| PwBD | 100 |
| Ex-ITI Candidates | 2,843 |
| Non-ITI Candidates | 1,136 |
For NON-ITI: Passed Class X with 50% aggregate (40% in Maths & Science). For EX-ITI: Passed relevant ITI trade (50% marks) AND passed Class X (50% marks).
| Post Name | Vacancy | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| Trade Apprentice (Ex-ITI Category) | 2843 | Passed relevant ITI trade with minimum 50% marks AND passed Class X with minimum 50% marks. |
| Trade Apprentice (Non-ITI Category) | 1136 | Passed Class X (or equivalent) with minimum 50% aggregate marks and 40% marks in Mathematics & Science. |
NO WRITTEN EXAMINATION. Merit is calculated from academic marks. For Non-ITI: Based on Class X percentage. For Ex-ITI: Based on simple average of Class X and ITI percentage (minimum 50% in each). Marks/CGPA conversion must be done precisely as per the candidate's board rules.
For NON-ITI: Passed Class X (or equivalent) with minimum 50% aggregate and 40% marks in Mathematics & Science. For EX-ITI: Passed relevant ITI trade with minimum 50% marks AND passed Class X with minimum 50% marks.
Minimum age is 14 years (18 years for hazardous trades). The upper age limit is 35 years for all categories as per the Apprentice Act and NAPS-2 guidelines.
Apply ONLY online at https://recruit-gov.com from 01 Feb to 03 Mar 2026. Candidates who applied earlier on apprenticeship.gov.in must re-apply on this portal.
The notification does not mention any application fee.
Selection is 100% merit-based. Separate merit lists are prepared for Non-ITI (based on Class X marks) and Ex-ITI (based on average of Class X and ITI marks) candidates for each chosen factory.
Yes, candidates must choose ONE Ordnance Factory from the list (Annexure-I). Ex-ITI candidates must choose a trade compatible with their ITI. Non-ITI candidates will be allotted a trade based on merit and choice after selection.
Scanned copies of: Photograph, Signature, Aadhaar Card/Voter ID, Class X Marksheet, ITI Marksheet & Certificate (for Ex-ITI), Caste Certificate (if applicable), Disability Certificate (if applicable).
