ICAR NRCB Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 16 Graduate Apprentice Posts

By: Deepak Kumar

On: March 31, 2026

ICAR NRCB Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online

ICAR – National Research Centre for Banana (NRCB), Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadu has released the official notification for Graduate Apprentice Recruitment 2026. A total of 16 vacancies are announced under the Apprentices (Amendment) Act, 1973.

Interested candidates can apply online through the NATS portal before the last date 15 April 2026. This recruitment offers a great opportunity for B.Sc graduates in Biotechnology, Botany, and Life Science fields.

Overview

Particulars	Details
Organization Name	ICAR – National Research Centre for Banana (NRCB)
Post Name	Graduate Apprentice
Total Vacancies	16
Application Mode	Online
Job Location	Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadu
Salary	Rs. 9,000/- per month
Official Website	https://nats.education.gov.in

Important Dates

Event	Date
Application Start Date	30 March 2026
Last Date to Apply	15 April 2026
Certificate Verification	To be notified later

Application Fee

Category	Fee
All Categories	As per official notification

Age Limit

Criteria	Details
Minimum Age	As per Apprenticeship rules
Maximum Age	As per Apprenticeship rules

Age Relaxation

Category	Relaxation
SC/ST/OBC/PWD	As per Government rules

Eligibility Criteria – Educational Qualification

Candidates must have passed B.Sc. (Biotechnology / Botany / Life Science)
Passing year must be 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, or 2026
Degree must be from a UGC-approved University (Regular/Full-time)
Must be registered on the NATS Portal

Experience

As per official notification

Vacancy Details

Discipline	Vacancies
B.Sc. Biotechnology	3
B.Sc. Botany	3
B.Sc. Life Science (Biotechnology / Botany / Microbiology / Bioinformatics)	10
Total	16

Selection Process

The selection will be conducted in the following stages:

Merit List based on aggregate marks in Graduation
Preference (if applicable)
Certificate Verification
Final Merit List (Category-wise)

Salary / Pay Scale

Monthly Stipend: Rs. 9,000/-

How to Apply Online (Step-by-Step)

Visit the official NATS portal
Click on Student Register (new users) or Login
Complete registration and generate a 12-digit enrolment number
Login using credentials
Search for “ICAR NATIONAL RESEARCH CENTRE FOR BANANA”
Click on Apply
Enter correct percentage (% of marks / CGPA x 10)
Submit the application form

Required Documents

Educational Certificates (B.Sc Degree)
Mark Sheets
NATS Registration Number
Identity Proof
Category Certificate (if applicable)
Passport Size Photograph

Important Links

Description	Link
Apply Online	Click Now
Official Notification PDF	Downlode Now
Official Website	Click Now

FAQs – ICAR NRCB Apprentice Recruitment 2026

Q1. What is the last date to apply for ICAR NRCB Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
The last date to apply online is 15 April 2026.

Q2. How many vacancies are available in ICAR NRCB Recruitment 2026?
There are 16 Graduate Apprentice vacancies.

Q3. What is the qualification required for ICAR NRCB Apprentice 2026?
Candidates must have a B.Sc in Biotechnology, Botany, or Life Science (2022–2026 pass-outs).

Q4. What is the selection process for ICAR NRCB Recruitment 2026?
Selection is based on merit (marks) followed by certificate verification.

Q5. What is the stipend for ICAR NRCB Apprentice 2026?
Selected candidates will receive Rs. 9,000 per month.

Q6. Where to apply for ICAR NRCB Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
Candidates can apply through the NATS portal.

Disclaimer

Details are for reference only. Candidates must verify all information from the official website before applying.

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ICAR NRCB Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 16 Graduate Apprentice Posts