🔬 CSIR-NEIST Apprentice Recruitment 2026: Apply for 29 Graduate & Technician Apprentice Posts

The CSIR – North East Institute of Science & Technology (CSIR-NEIST), Jorhat has released the official notification for CSIR-NEIST Apprentice Recruitment 2026 under Advertisement No. 20/2025-26. The institute invites applications for 29 Graduate Apprentice and Technician Apprentice (Diploma) posts for one-year apprenticeship training.

Interested candidates having Engineering Degree or Diploma in relevant disciplines can apply online before the last date. The selection will be based on shortlisting of candidates based on academic performance followed by interview.

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📌 CSIR-NEIST Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Overview

Particulars	Details
Organization	CSIR – North East Institute of Science & Technology (CSIR-NEIST)
Advertisement No.	20/2025-26
Post Name	Graduate Apprentice & Technician Apprentice
Total Vacancies	29 Posts
Training Duration	1 Year
Application Mode	Email Application
Job Location	CSIR-NEIST, Jorhat, Assam
Official Website	www.neist.res.in

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📊 CSIR-NEIST Apprentice Vacancy 2026

🎓 Graduate Apprentice (Degree)

Discipline	Qualification	Vacancies
Chemical Engineering	BE / BTech in Chemical Engineering	8
Mechanical Engineering	BE / BTech in Mechanical Engineering	5
Computer Science / IT	BE / BTech in Computer Science / IT	5

🛠 Technician Apprentice (Diploma)

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📅 Important Dates

Event	Date
Notification Release Date	05 February 2026
Application Start	05 February 2026
Last Date to Apply	12 March 2026 (5:00 PM)
Interview Date	To be notified on official website

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🎓 Educational Qualification

Post	Qualification
Graduate Apprentice	BE / BTech in relevant Engineering discipline from a recognized institute
Technician Apprentice	Diploma in relevant Engineering discipline

📌 Candidates must have completed their qualification in regular mode and must be registered on the NATS portal. 

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🎯 Age Limit

Post	Age Limit
Graduate Apprentice	21 – 27 Years
Technician Apprentice	18 – 25 Years

🔸 Age relaxation will be applicable for SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwBD candidates as per Government rules.

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💰 Application Fee

Category	Application Fee
All Candidates	₹0 (No Application Fee)

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📝 Selection Process

• Shortlisting based on academic performance
• Interview
• Document verification

Shortlisted candidates will be called for interview at CSIR-NEIST, Jorhat. 

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💵 Salary / Stipend

Apprentice Category	Monthly Stipend
Graduate Apprentice	₹12,300 per month
Technician Apprentice (Diploma)	₹10,900 per month

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🎁 Benefits

• Hands-on training in advanced research environment
• Exposure to modern scientific equipment
• Certificate of Apprenticeship after completion

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🖥️ How to Apply for CSIR-NEIST Apprentice Recruitment 2026

1. Register on the NATS portal (www.mhrdnats.gov.in).
2. Download the application form from CSIR-NEIST website.
3. Fill the application form with required details.
4. Email the application to rpbdhrneist@gmail.com.
5. Use subject line: Application for Apprentice – Advt No. 20/2025-26.
6. Send the application before the last date.

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🔗 Important Links

Action	Link
Download Official Notification	Download PDF
Register Online	NATS Portal
Official Website	https://www.neist.res.in

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1️⃣ How many vacancies are announced in CSIR-NEIST Apprentice Recruitment 2026?

CSIR-NEIST has announced a total of 29 Apprentice vacancies including Graduate Apprentice and Technician Apprentice posts.

2️⃣ What is the last date to apply for CSIR-NEIST Apprentice Recruitment 2026?

The last date to submit the application form via email is 12 March 2026 up to 5:00 PM.

3️⃣ What is the qualification required for CSIR-NEIST Apprentice posts?

Candidates must have BE/BTech degree for Graduate Apprentice or Diploma in Engineering for Technician Apprentice in relevant disciplines.

4️⃣ What is the age limit for CSIR-NEIST Apprentice Recruitment 2026?

The age limit is 21–27 years for Graduate Apprentice and 18–25 years for Technician Apprentice. Age relaxation is applicable as per Government rules.

5️⃣ What is the selection process for CSIR-NEIST Apprentice Recruitment?

The selection process includes shortlisting based on academic performance followed by interview and document verification.

6️⃣ What is the stipend for CSIR-NEIST Apprentice?

The stipend is ₹12,300 per month for Graduate Apprentice and ₹10,900 per month for Technician Apprentice.