IIT Tirupati Recruitment 2026 Walk-in for Apprentice Vacancies: The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Tirupati is inviting applications from eligible Indian Nationals for a one-year apprenticeship training program under the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS). This is a prime opportunity for recent engineering, science, arts, and diploma graduates (passed between 2022 and 2026) to gain hands-on experience at a premier institute. Candidates will be selected through a direct walk-in process scheduled for late March 2026.
IIT Tirupati Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Organization | Indian Institute of Technology Tirupati (IIT Tirupati) |
| Advt. No. | IITTP/APPRENTICESHIP/2026-27/01 |
| Post Name | Graduate & Technician (Diploma) Apprentice |
| Total Vacancies | 40 |
| Job Location | Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh |
| Mode of Application | Walk-in Selection |
| Training Duration | 1 Year (12 months) |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Notification Release Date | 19 March 2026 |
| Walk-in Selection Dates | 27, 28, and 29 March 2026 |
| Reporting Time | 09.00 AM |
IIT Tirupati Apprentice 2026 Vacancy Details
The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Tirupati has officially announced a total of 40 apprenticeship training vacancies. This includes 26 positions for Graduate Apprentices and 14 positions for Technician (Diploma) Apprentices available across various engineering, science, and administrative departments.
| Apprenticeship Type | Number of Positions |
| Graduate Apprentice | 26 |
| Technician (Diploma) Apprentice | 14 |
| Total Vacancies | 40 |
(Note: The number of apprentices is indicative and may change based on the final assessment of eligible applications received.)
Education Details
To be eligible for the IIT Tirupati Apprenticeship 2026, candidates must meet the following educational criteria:
Passing Year: Must have completed regular educational qualifications in the years 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, or 2026.
Institution: All qualifications must be from recognized Indian Institutions.
Graduate Apprentice: Requires a B.E/B.Tech in relevant engineering fields, BSc (Mathematics/Statistics/Computer Science/Chemistry/Physical Education), Graduation in Arts/Science/Commerce, or a Bachelor’s Degree in Library & Information Science.
Technician (Diploma) Apprentice: Requires a Diploma in relevant Engineering disciplines, General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM), or a Diploma in Physical Education (D.PED).
Restrictions: Candidates who already have more than one year of work experience or have previously undergone apprenticeship training are not eligible.
Salary (Stipend)
Selected candidates will receive a consolidated monthly stipend (including the NATS share) during their 1-year training period:
Graduate Apprentice: ₹20,000/- per month
Technician (Diploma Apprentice): ₹18,000/- per month
Age Limit
Candidates must be at least 18 years of age as on the date of the walk-in selection.
Selection Process
The selection for these apprenticeship positions will be based on:
Academic Merit, Written Test, or Interaction (as required by the specific department).
Document Verification: Selection is strictly subject to the satisfactory verification of all original educational and identity documents.
Application Fee
There is no application fee mentioned in the official notification for attending the walk-in selection. Furthermore, no TA/DA will be paid to applicants for attending any stage of the selection process.
How to Apply
Eligible and interested candidates should follow these steps to appear for the walk-in selection:
Register on NATS: First, complete your mandatory student registration on the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS) portal.
Prepare the Application: Fill out the required application form (Annexure A) completely and accurately. If applying for multiple positions, fill out a separate application for each.
Gather Documents: Collect self-attested copies of your 10th mark sheet, semester-wise Graduation/Diploma mark sheets, Degree/Diploma certificates, Category/EWS/PWD certificates (if applicable), Aadhaar card, Bank Passbook copy, Govt-issued photo ID, medical fitness certificate, and two passport-sized photos.
Attend the Walk-in: Bring the duly filled application form and all required original and self-certified documents to the IIT Tirupati campus at 09.00 AM on your respective selection date (27, 28, or 29 March 2026).
Official Links
| Resource | Link |
| IIT Tirupati Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Notification | |
| NATS Registration Portal | |
Official Query Email | apprenticeship@iittp.ac.in |







