IIT Jodhpur Recruitment 2026: Applications open for 27 Graduate Apprenticeship posts, check details

IIT Jodhpur has opened applications for 27 Graduate Apprenticeship positions across its Administration and Technical units, with selected candidates to receive a monthly stipend of ₹20,000.

Eligible candidates can apply through the NATS 2.0 portal at nats.education.gov.in. The last date to submit applications is Oct 30.

The apprenticeship will run for one year and is intended to provide practical experience and on-the-job training in administrative and technical functions at the institute.

The apprenticeship positions are temporary and do not provide any claim to regular employment at IIT Jodhpur after completion of the training period.

Vacancy details

Of the 27 available positions, 15 are in the Administration unit and 12 are in the Technical unit.

For the Administration unit, candidates from any graduate discipline can apply. The vacancies are distributed as follows:

• UR: 7
• OBC: 3
• SC: 3
• ST: 2

For the Technical unit, applicants must hold a degree in Engineering or Technology. The category-wise vacancies are:

• UR: 7
• OBC: 2
• SC: 2
• ST: 1

Eligibility criteria

Candidates who completed their qualifying degree in 2022 or later can apply for the apprenticeship positions.

Those who have already completed apprenticeship training under the Apprentices Act at another organization, or are currently undergoing such training, will not be eligible. Their applications will not be considered.

Application process

Applications must be submitted online through the NATS 2.0 portal at nats.education.gov.in. IIT Jodhpur will not accept applications through any other mode, including hard-copy submissions.

Only candidates who have registered on the NATS 2.0 portal and apply specifically against the IIT Jodhpur apprenticeship advertisement will be considered.

Applicants must enter their graduation marks as a percentage in the online form. Candidates whose institutions award marks through CGPA must convert their scores into percentages using the formula prescribed by their respective university or institution.

Candidates will be required to produce documentary evidence supporting the CGPA-to-percentage conversion during document verification.

Selection process

IIT Jodhpur will initially shortlist candidates based on the percentage of marks obtained in their graduation degree. The institute may prescribe a suitable graduation percentage cutoff depending on the number and quality of applications received.

The institute may also restrict the number of candidates shortlisted for further stages.

If considered necessary, IIT Jodhpur may conduct a written test to screen shortlisted candidates. However, the final selection will be based solely on performance in the interview.

The institute will have the final authority over the shortlisting criteria, selection of the test or interview process, and provisional selection of candidates. Its decision will be binding on applicants.

Document verification

Candidates selected for engagement will have to clear document verification. IIT Jodhpur may conduct the verification before the interview, after provisional selection, or at both stages, depending on the institute's requirements.

Aadhaar and banking requirements

Applicants must have an Aadhaar-seeded bank account that is enabled for Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).

The candidate's name and date of birth must match across the Matriculation Certificate, Aadhaar Card and bank records. Bank account details must also be entered correctly in the online application form.

Apprenticeship terms

The apprenticeship will continue for one year from the date the selected candidate joins IIT Jodhpur. The apprenticeship contract will automatically end once the training period is completed.

Apprentices will not have any right to seek regular employment at IIT Jodhpur during or after the apprenticeship. The institute will also have no obligation to offer employment after the training period ends.

Selected apprentices will receive on-the-job training in the section, department, center, school, unit or office assigned by IIT Jodhpur.

The institute will not provide accommodation, travel allowance or any additional benefits for candidates attending the written test, interview, document verification, joining process or any other stage of recruitment.

The detailed apprenticeship advertisement and other instructions are available on the official IIT Jodhpur website.