
Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST), Kashmir has released Notification No. 01 of 2026 inviting online applications from eligible graduates and diploma holders for the One-year Apprenticeship Training Programme for the year 2026–27.
A total of 112 Graduate and Technician Apprentice positions have been announced across various disciplines. Candidates who have secured a minimum of 60% marks in their qualifying degree and completed their qualification within the last four years are eligible to apply.
Interested candidates must complete registration on both the NATS portal and the University portal before the last date of application submission.
| Organisation | Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST) |
| Notification No. | 01 of 2026 |
| Programme Name | One-Year Apprenticeship Training Programme 2026–27 |
| Total Posts | 112 |
| Post Type | Graduate and Technician Apprentices |
| Application Mode | Online + Hard Copy Submission |
| Application Fee | ₹200 |
| Training Duration | 1 Year |
| Job Location | IUST Awantipora and designated campuses |
| Selection Process | Merit and Interview |
This apprenticeship programme provides graduates and diploma holders with practical training experience in academic and administrative environments.

| Start Date of Online Registration | 15 April 2026 |
| Last Date of Online Registration | 30 April 2026 |
| Last Date for Hard Copy Submission | 08 May 2026 |
| Interview Date | To be notified |
Candidates must complete both online registration and submission of hard copies before the deadline.
| Apprenticeship Type | Total Positions |
|---|---|
| Graduate Apprentices | Included in Total |
| Technician Apprentices (Diploma Holders) | Included in Total |
| Total | 112 |
The number of positions may increase or decrease depending on institutional requirements.
| Qualification | Discipline |
|---|---|
| B.Tech | CSE, CE, CEC, ME, EE, FT, IT or relevant discipline |
| Diploma (3 Years) | Engineering and Technology disciplines |
| B.Arch | Architecture |
| B.Lib / M.Lib | Library Science |
| BA / MA | Mass Communication, Journalism, Media Studies |
| BA / B.Sc / B.Com / BBA / BCA / Integrated UG-PG | Any Discipline |
Additional Eligibility Conditions:
| Apprentice Type | Monthly Stipend |
|---|---|
| Graduate Apprentice | ₹12,300 per month |
| Technician Apprentice (Diploma) | ₹10,900 per month |
Selection will be conducted through the following stages:
Stage 1 — Shortlisting based on academic merit
Stage 2 — Interview
Candidates must complete registration through two stages:
Candidates must submit the following documents:
Hard copy submission is mandatory.
Selected candidates will undergo apprenticeship training at:
Placement may be done in any department or centre as per requirement.






