The Prime Minister's National Apprenticeship Mela (Pradhan Mantri National Apprenticeship recruitment camp) will be held on 16 November 2026 at 10.00 am at the Government Industrial Training Institute campus, Salem. It fills apprentice places in government and private establishments in Salem district, with an enhanced stipend. The camp was announced by District Collector Thiru K. Ilampaghavath, I.A.S., through the Information and Public Relations Office, Salem District (Press Release No. 758/2026, dated 10 November 2026).
Salem District Apprentice Walk-in Interview Date, Time and Venue
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Walk-in Date | 16 November 2026 |
| Reporting or Registration Time | 10.00 am |
| Venue | Government Industrial Training Institute campus, Salem |
| Posts | Apprentice |
| Pay | Enhanced stipend |
| Who Can Attend | Class 8 to Class 12 (passed or not passed), diploma, engineering, arts and science graduates and ITI graduates who have not completed apprenticeship training |
The official notification does not specify the number of vacancies, the age limit, the application fee or the stipend amount.
About the Salem District Apprenticeship Mela
The mela is organised in Salem, Tamil Nadu, by the district administration under the District Collector. It aims to fill apprentice places that are vacant in government and private establishments in Salem district. At the end of the training, the Central Government issues the National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC).
Posts and Eligibility
The notice invites candidates for apprentice places. It does not print an age limit or a separate list of trades.
- Candidates from Class 8 to Class 12, whether they passed or not, may attend.
- Students who have completed diploma, engineering, arts and science may choose places in Optional Trades.
- Students who have completed ITI may choose places in Designated Trades.
- All of the above may attend only if they have not completed apprenticeship training.
Candidates should check the official notification for any further eligibility detail.
What to Bring
- All original certificates
- Copies of the certificates
- A resume (biodata)
What Happens on the Day
At the camp, candidates select the apprentice places that suit them in the Optional Trades or Designated Trades, according to their qualification. Training is with an enhanced stipend. On completing the training, they receive the National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) from the Central Government. The notice does not describe any test or interview.
Important Links
| Link | Details |
|---|---|
| Official Notification PDF | Press release No. 758/2026 dated 10 November 2026 |
| Official Website | Official website of District Administration, Salem (Information and Public Relations Office, Salem District) |
