Educational qualification Discipline Required qualification Library & Information Science Graduation + Degree in Library & Information Science (one year) from a recognised university/institute Computer Science Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Science or Three-year Diploma in Computer Science from a recognised university/institute Photography/Videography Three-year Diploma in Photography or Videography or ITI Certificate from a recognised university/institute Pass-out year requirement Only candidates who completed their qualifying course in 2024 or 2025 are eligible. Candidates who passed before 2024 are not eligible. Candidates holding post-graduate qualifications are also not eligible to apply. Work/training experience restriction Candidates who have already undergone training or have job experience of one year or more after completing their qualifying qualification are not eligible for engagement as apprentices under the Act. Age limit The upper age limit is 28 years as on the date of written test/interview. Relaxation of five years is available for SC/ST candidates and three years for OBC candidates. Prior termination Candidates who have previously been terminated from apprenticeship training at any organisation or institute are not eligible to apply. Mandatory NATS registration Before applying, every candidate must register on http://www.mhrdnats.gov.in or enrol on the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS) portal at http://nats.education.gov.in. Applications from unregistered candidates are liable to be rejected.

The notification does not mention any application fee. No fee details have been stated for any category.

Candidates will first be shortlisted on merit (percentage/marks in the essential qualification). Shortlisted candidates will then appear for a written test and/or interview. The selection mode may be modified based on organisational requirements. A Selection Board constituted by the Director, DESIDOC will scrutinise all applications and select candidates. Only selected candidates will be informed via offer letter or email. Shortlisted candidates must bring all original certificates at the time of document verification/interview. No TA/DA will be paid for attending any stage of the selection process.