IISER Thiruvananthapuram Graduate Apprentice Trainee Recruitment 2026

IISER Thiruvananthapuram Graduate Apprentice Trainee Recruitment 2026 — 4 posts

The Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Thiruvananthapuram (IISER TVM), Ministry of Education, Government of India, has invited online applications for 4 Graduate Apprentice Trainees in Library and Information Science, for a one-year apprenticeship for 2026-27 under the Apprentices Act, 1961 and the Apprenticeship (Amendment) Rules, 2019. This is apprenticeship training, NOT a job — there is no claim for regular employment on completion. Applications are open from 11 November 2026, and the last date is 25 November 2026, 5:00 PM.

Stipend

The stipend is Rs. 16,150 per month. IISER TVM pays only its share; the Government share is credited directly to the trainee's bank account through BOAT (SR) / NATS. Training is only at IISER TVM.

Who can apply

You need an MLISc. (Master's Degree in Library Science) with 60 percent marks, with sound knowledge of basic IT tools. The degree must be through regular mode from a recognised university, and only candidates who completed their qualification in 2022 or later are eligible. Candidates currently undergoing, or who have previously completed, apprenticeship training of one year or more in any sector are NOT eligible. The age limit as on 1 November 2026 is UR 28 years, OBC 31 years, SC 33 years and ST 33 years. No minimum age is stated — the true position is stated here so that no template default implies a minimum the notice does not give.

Fee

No application fee is stated in the notice. Do not pay anyone for this application.

Selection

Selection is by scrutiny and screening; eligible candidates are called for document verification and/or a written test, followed by an interview. Final selection is strictly on academic merit and eligibility. No TA/DA is paid. Selected apprentices must enrol on the NATS website for direct benefit transfer of the Government share and execute a contract of apprenticeship under the Apprentices Act.

How to apply — use the Google Form, not the NATS portal

Apply online only through the Google Form link given in the advertisement — https://forms.gle/oPmdxZAebHkhDxyk9. Some aggregators say to apply at nats.education.gov.in, but the official PDF names the Google Form as the application mode; the NATS portal is the enrolment step AFTER selection. Upload a recent passport photo, SSLC, degree certificate and marksheet, proof of date of birth, category certificate, PwBD certificate (if any), valid ID proof and experience certificate (if any) as a single PDF. Shortlisted candidates are informed by registered email. Read the official advertisement IISERTVM/NAT/AT/2026/002 dated 10 November 2026 in full before applying.