NIOT Apprenticeship 2025

NIOT Apprenticeship 2025: Detailed Guide for Walk-in Interview

The National Institute of Ocean Technology (NIOT), Chennai, under the Ministry of Earth Sciences, is conducting a walk-in interview for a one-year apprenticeship training program for Diploma and Graduate trainees. The selection is straightforward and based solely on the interview.

I. Recruitment Overview & Key Dates 📅

II. Vacancy and Discipline Breakdown 📊

III. Detailed Eligibility Criteria 🎓

A. Educational Qualification:

• Qualifying Year: Candidates must have passed their qualifying examination in the years 2023, 2024, or 2025 only.

• Technician (Diploma) Apprentice: Must hold a full-time Diploma in the relevant Engineering/Technology discipline from a State Council or Board of Technical Education.

• Graduate (Degree) Apprentice: Must hold a full-time Degree (B.E./B.Tech/B.Sc./BCA/B.Com/BLIS) in the relevant discipline from a recognized university or institution.

B. Experience/Prior Training Restriction:

• Candidates must not have prior work experience of one year or more.

• Candidates who have already undergone or are currently undergoing apprenticeship training under the Apprentices Act elsewhere are not eligible to apply.

C. Age Limit (as on 27.10.2025):

• Technician (Diploma) Apprentice: Minimum 18 years and Maximum 24 years.

• Graduate (Degree) Apprentice: Minimum 21 years and Maximum 26 years.

D. Age Relaxation:

• SC/ST: 5 years relaxation.

• OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): 3 years relaxation.

• Persons with Disability (PWD): Up to 10 years (13 for OBC, 15 for SC/ST).

IV. Stipend and Financial Benefits 💰

The monthly stipend is competitive and paid during the one-year training period:

• Payment Method: A portion of the stipend is paid directly by the Government under the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) scheme.

V. Selection and Application Process 📝

A. Selection Procedure:

• The selection will be based only on the performance in the Walk-in Interview.

• In case the number of candidates is high, the selection committee may adopt a shortlisting criterion based on academic merit before the interview.

B. Mandatory Two-Part Application Steps:

Step 1: NATS Portal Registration (Mandatory Pre-Interview Step)

1. Go to the official NATS website: nats.education.gov.in.

2. Click “Enroll” and complete the registration to generate a unique Enrolment Number.

3. Wait for your enrolment to be verified and approved (this may take up to a day).

4. Once approved, log in, go to the “Establishment Request Menu,” click “Find Establishment,” search for “NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF OCEAN TECHNOLOGY,” and click “Apply.”

Step 2: Attending the Walk-in Interview

1. Download and fill the official Application Form PDF.

2. Gather all the required documents (originals and one set of self-attested photocopies).

3. Report to the NIOT campus at the specified address by 08:30 AM on 27th October 2025.

C. Documents to Bring (Originals and Self-Attested Photocopies):

1. Duly filled-in Application Form.

2. All Original Certificates and Mark Sheets (10th, 12th, Diploma/Degree).

3. Aadhaar Card.

4. Proof of Date of Birth (SSLC/HSC Certificate).

5. Caste Certificate (SC/ST/OBC-NCL) in the prescribed format, if applicable.

6. A recent passport-size color photograph.

7. Copy of the NATS Portal Enrolment Number/Registration confirmation.

   
   

   
   

   Essential Links for NIOT Apprenticeship 2025

   Download Official Notification PDF	click here
   Download Application Form PDF	click here
   NATS Portal Registration	click here
   Official Website	click here

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