TIFR Mumbai invites applications for 7 apprenticeship positions for Tradesman Trainees in Carpenter, Electrician, Fitter, Welder, and Painter trades. Candidates must have ITI with minimum 60% marks in the relevant trade and be born on or after 02-01-1998. The selection involves a written test and academic evaluation. The walk-in interview is on 23-03-2026 at 9:30 AM in Mumbai. No application fee is required. Candidates must register on the NAPS portal and submit an online application before attending the walk-in.
Vacancy Details
- Carpenter: 2 vacancies
Qualification: ITI with minimum 60% marks in Carpenter trade - Electrician: 2 vacancies
Qualification: ITI with minimum 60% marks in Electrical trade - Fitter: 1 vacancies
Qualification: ITI with minimum 60% marks in Fitter trade - Welder (G&E): 1 vacancies
Qualification: ITI with minimum 60% marks in Welder (G&E) trade - Painter: 1 vacancies
Qualification: ITI with minimum 60% marks in Painter trade
Qualification Requirements
ITI i.e. National Trade Certificate (NTC) with minimum 60% aggregate marks awarded by National Council for Vocational Training (NCVT) in the respective trade (Carpenter, Electrician, Fitter, Welder (G&E), Painter).
Age Limits
- Minimum Age: 28 years
- Maximum Age: 28 years
Selection Process
- 1: Candidates will be selected based on academics and performance in a written test of 50 marks.
- 2: The written test covers technical knowledge, general aptitude, reasoning, ITI syllabus, and mathematics.
- 3: Final merit is prepared with 60% weightage to academic marks and 40% to written test marks.
- 4: Candidates scoring 60% or above in final merit are considered for selection.
How to Apply
- Register on the NAPS portal before the walk-in.
- Keep confirmation email from NAPS portal.
- Submit online application via TIFR recruitment system.
- Verify all application details and keep a copy.
- Print application form and affix recent passport photo.
- Attend walk-in interview on 23-03-2026 at 09:30 AM at TIFR Mumbai.
- Bring original and photocopies of required documents including application form, NAPS registration email, identity proof, DOB certificate, educational certificates, trade mark sheet, NCVT certificate, and character certificates.
- No need to send printed application by post.
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Important Dates
- Walk-in Interview Date: 23-03-2026





