Candidates must fulfill all eligibility conditions as on the date of application. Only Indian citizens are eligible to apply. Candidates who are already pursuing or have completed apprenticeship training under the Apprentices Act are NOT eligible. Candidates who have one year or more work experience in any organization are also NOT eligible. Courses done through correspondence mode are not eligible for the selection process. Technical Qualification Eligible Trade ITI Qualification Required Pass Year Fitter, Turner, Machinist, Machinist Grinder, Welder, Electronics Mechanic, Electrician, Instrument Mechanic, Electroplater, Refrigeration/AC, Draughtsman Mechanical, Sheet Metal Worker, COPA/PASAA NTC (National Trade Certificate) issued by NCVT (National Council of Vocational Training) / SCVT (State Council of Vocational Training) from Government/Affiliated Institutes in the relevant trade. Candidate must possess Pass Certificate as on the date of application. Candidates with "Appearing" or "Result Awaited" status are NOT eligible. Candidates with pending Back Papers or awaited Supplementary Exam results are also NOT eligible. 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, or 2025 only Note: Candidates who passed ITI under Centre of Excellence (COE) are NOT eligible for the selection process. Educational Qualification Trade Required Educational Qualification Turner, Fitter, Electrician, Machinist, Machinist Grinder, Draughtsman Mechanic High School (Science and Mathematics) in 10+2 system or equivalent and Pass in all subjects. Electronics Mechanic, Refrigeration and AC, Instrument Mechanic, Electroplater, Welder, Sheet Metal Worker High School (Science) in 10+2 system or equivalent and Pass in all subjects. COPA / PASAA High School in 10+2 system or equivalent and Pass in all subjects. Must possess National Trade Certificate issued by NCVT/SCVT.

The notification does not mention any application fee for HAL ITI Apprentices Selection 2026-27. Candidates are advised to check the official portal http://59.89.119.210/trg for any fee-related updates before applying online.

Selection will be based purely on merit. No written test or interview is conducted. The merit list will be prepared by adding 70% weightage to the percentage obtained in High School and 30% weightage to the percentage obtained in ITI. Only provisionally selected candidates will be called for Document Verification at the Technical Training Centre on a date to be declared along with the result. An offer for one year apprentice training will be given only after successful document verification. Merit Calculation Formula Component Weightage High School Percentage 70% ITI Percentage 30% Important Notes on Merit: Approximation will NOT be considered (e.g., 86.45% will NOT be considered as 86.5%). If the result is in CGPA, equivalent percentage (correct to two decimal places) as per the board/council certified conversion formula shall be filled. List of provisionally selected candidates will be declared on or before 10 July 2026 on the website http://59.89.119.210/trg.