CSIR NIO Recruitment 2026 – Walk in for 14 Technician/ Graduate Apprentices Posts
CSIR National Institute of Oceanograph (CSIR NIO) Recruitment 2025 for 14 posts of Technician/ Graduate Apprentices. Candidates with Any Graduate, B.Sc, Diploma Can attend the walkin. The Walk-in on 22-01-2026. For detailed information please visit CSIR NIO official website, nio.res.in.
CSIR National Institute of Oceanograph (CSIR NIO) Recruitment 2026 for 14 posts of Technician/ Graduate Apprentices. Candidates with Any Graduate, B.Sc, Diploma Can attend the walkin. The Walk-in on 22-01-2026. For detailed information please visit CSIR NIO official website, nio.res.in.
Council of Scientific and Industrial Research - National Institute of Oceanography (CSIR-NIO)
Advt No.
NIO/HRM/Apprenticeship/RCK/03/2025
Post Name
Apprentice Trainees
No of Posts
14
Salary
Rs. 8,000/- to Rs. 9,000/- pm
Qualification
Diploma in Engineering / Bachelor's degree in Science / Graduation in any discipline
Age Limit
18 to 26 years (as on date of interview)
Walk-in Date
22 January 2026
Official Website
https://www.nio.res.in/
Vacancy Details
I. Technician Apprenticeship (Diploma)
Diploma Trade
Number of positions
Civil Engineering
01
Electrical & Electronics Engineering
01
Computer Engineering
01
II. Graduate (Non-Engineering Degree) Apprenticeship
Graduate Trade
Number of Positions
Non-Engineering Graduate (Oceanography)
07
Non-Engineering Graduate (General Administration)
04
Eligibility Criteria
Qualification: Three Years full time Diploma in Engineering/Technology in relevant discipline granted by a State Council or Board of Technical Education / Full Time Graduate degree (Non-Engineering) in relevant discipline granted by a recognized University/Institutions.
Candidates who have passed the qualifying exam in 2022/2023/2024/2025 are only eligible.
Candidates must register in the Apprenticeship Portal[](https://nats.education.gov.in/) and quote enrollment number.
Candidates should not have undergone or presently undergoing Apprenticeship Training in CSIR or elsewhere.
Candidates should not have experience of one year or more in any job.
Sandwich diplomas, private diploma, part time/Distance/short term/certificate courses etc., are not acceptable.
Salary/ Stipend
Technician Apprentices (Diploma): Rs. 8,000/- per month
Graduate Apprentices (Non-Engineering Degree): Rs. 9,000/- per month
Training Period: 01 Year
Age Limit (as on 22 January 2026)
Technician/Diploma: Minimum 18 years and maximum 24 years
Graduate/Degree: Minimum 21 years and maximum 26 years
Relaxation in upper age limit: 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC (NCL), up to 10 years for PwBD (additional relaxation for SC/ST/OBC as applicable)
Ex-Servicemen: Upper age limit relaxable as per extant rules
Important Dates
Notification Date
07 January 2026
Walk-in Interview Date
22 January 2026 (Thursday)
Reporting Time
9.00 AM (No entry after 10:00 AM)
Selection Process
Walk-in-interview
If number of candidates are more, the Selection Committee shall adopt its own criteria and shortlist the candidates proportionate to the available vacancies.
Original documents verification at the time of walk-in-interview
General Information / Instructions
No TA/DA will be provided for attending the interview.
Hostel Accommodation will not be provided; selected candidates will make their own arrangements for stay.
Successful trainees will be awarded National Apprenticeship Certificate by NCVT/BOAT.
No obligation to offer employment after completion of apprenticeship.
Any corrigendum/addendum or updates on https://www.nio.res.in/ only.
Canvassing in any form will be treated as disqualification.
How to Apply
Register as Graduate (Degree)/ Technician (Diploma) Apprentices online at https://nats.education.gov.in/ and obtain Unique Student Enrolment ID (mandatory).
Appear for walk-in-interview on 22 January 2026 at CSIR-NIO Regional Centre, Kochi with filled application form (available in advertisement/website), original certificates, one set of self-attested photocopies, proof of DoB, Aadhaar Card, passport size photograph.
Submit all required documents; failure to do so will result in candidature not being considered.
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