IPR Apprentice Recruitment 2025 – Graduate & Diploma Posts Open Now

If you’re a fresh graduate or diploma holder in engineering or general streams and aspiring to gain practical experience at a prestigious scientific research institution under the Government of India, this opportunity is for you. IPR is now accepting online applications for its 2025 Apprenticeship Program, held under the Apprentices (Amendment) Act, 1973.

This training program offers one year of hands-on learning in a cutting-edge research environment, along with a competitive monthly stipend and a valuable certificate upon successful completion.

Overview of the Recruitment

• Organization: Institute for Plasma Research (IPR), an Aided Institute under the Department of Atomic Energy, Government of India
• Program: Apprenticeship Training (1 Year)
• Recruitment Year: 2025
• Mode of Application: Online
• Training Duration: 12 months

Important Date

Candidates are advised to complete their registration well before the last date to avoid any last-minute issues.

Application Fee

There is no application fee required for this apprenticeship opportunity. Candidates can apply completely free of cost.

• For All Categories: Nil
• Mode of Payment: Not applicable

Total Vacancies – Discipline Wise

IPR has announced a total of 1460 apprentice positions, divided as follows:

Graduate Apprentices (Degree Holders) – Total: 710

Technician Apprentices (Diploma Holders) – Total: 750

Eligibility Criteria

For Graduate Apprentices (Degree)

For Technician Apprentices (Diploma)

Monthly Stipend

During the training period, selected apprentices will receive a monthly consolidated stipend as follows:

• Graduate Apprentices (Degree Holders): ₹13,500
• Technician Apprentices (Diploma Holders): ₹12,000

No additional benefits or allowances will be provided.

Selection Process

The selection process is entirely merit-based, relying solely on the academic performance of the applicants in their qualifying examinations.

• Shortlisting will be done based on the percentage of marks obtained in the required qualification.
• Shortlisted candidates will be called for document verification.
• The names of the selected candidates will be officially announced on the Institute for Plasma Research (IPR) website.

There will be no written exam or interview unless otherwise notified.

How to Apply – Step-by-Step Instructions

To apply for the apprenticeship, candidates should follow these simple steps outlined below.

Step 1: Register on the NATS Portal

• If you’re interested in applying, your first step is to sign up on the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS) portal — the official platform used for apprenticeship applications across the country.
• Click on “Enroll” as a student and fill in your academic and personal details.
• Upload your photo, mark sheets, and identification documents.
• After completing the registration, you will receive a unique student enrollment number.

Step 2: Search and Apply for IPR

• Log in to the NATS portal using your credentials.
• After registration, candidates should search for “Institute for Plasma Research” under the establishment list to locate the relevant apprenticeship openings and submit their applications.
• Select the desired discipline and click on “Apply”.

Step 3: Stay Updated

• Regularly check the official IPR website for any updates related to selection and document verification.

List of Documents (Expected at Verification Stage)

While the official list may vary, typically you may need the following:

• 10th and 12th Mark Sheets
• Final Certificate and Semester-wise Mark Sheets of Degree/Diploma
• Aadhaar Card or Valid ID Proof
• Passport-size Photograph
• Caste/Category Certificate (if applicable)
• Disability Certificate (if applicable)
• Bank Details (for stipend disbursal)

Incomplete applications or incorrect information will lead to disqualification, so applicants must ensure all details are accurate and complete before submission.

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