YIL Apprentice Recruitment 2026 brings a fantastic opportunity for young students looking to start their careers with the Indian Ordnance Factories. Yantra India Limited (YIL) has announced the engagement of the 59th batch of Trade Apprentices under the Apprentices Act, 1961. This recruitment drive aims to fill approximately 3979 vacancies, divided between Non-ITI and Ex-ITI candidates. The primary goal of this recruitment is to support the Government of India’s “Skill India Mission”. The online application portal is expected to open in the first week of February 2026, so candidates are advised to keep their documents ready and check the official website for updates.
YIL Apprentice Recruitment 2026: Important Dates
Event
Date
Notification Release Date
January 2026 (Short Notice Released)
Application Start Date
Likely 1st Week of February 2026
Last Date For Registration
To be notified later
Last Date For Fee Payment
To be notified later
Merit List Release Date
To be notified later
Application Fee
(Note: The short notification did not specify fee details. Standard apprenticeship applications often have nominal or no fees for certain categories, but please wait for the detailed advertisement.)
Category
Fee Amount
General / OBC / EWS
To be notified
SC / ST / PH / Women
To be notified
Payment Mode
Online
Age Limit Details
Criteria
Age Requirement
Minimum Age
14 Years (18 Years for hazardous trades)
Maximum Age
35 Years
Age Relaxation
As per Government Rules (To be detailed in full ad)
Age Calculation Date
As on closing date of application
YIL Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details
Detail
Information
Organization Name
Yantra India Limited (YIL)
Post Name
Trade Apprentice (59th Batch)
Advertisement No.
EN 42/79
Total Vacancies
Approx. 3979
YIL Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Details
Category
Qualification Required
Non-ITI Category
Passed Madhyamik (Class 10 or equivalent) with minimum 50% in aggregate and 40% marks in Mathematics and Science each.
ITI Category
Passed relevant ITI Trade Test from NCVT/SCVT recognized institute. Plus passed Madhyamik (Class 10) with minimum 50% aggregate marks in both Matriculate & ITI.
Cut-off Date
Candidate must possess qualification as on the closing date of application.
Category-Wise Vacancy Details
Category
Number of Posts
Non-ITI Category
1136 Posts
Ex-ITI Category
2843 Posts
Total
3979 Posts
State-Wise Vacancy Details
Location
Status
All India
The vacancies are for Ordnance & Ordnance Equipment Factories located in different states across India. Detailed state-wise lists will appear in the full advertisement.
Important Documents Required
Document Name
Purpose
Aadhar Card
Identity Proof
10th Marksheet
Age & Educational Proof
ITI Certificate
For Ex-ITI Candidates
Caste Certificate
If applicable (SC/ST/OBC)
Photograph & Signature
For Online Application
YIL Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Syllabus Overview
Section
Details
Exam Status
Usually, there is No Written Exam for YIL Apprentices.
Selection Basis
Selection is typically based on the Merit List prepared from the marks obtained in Class 10th (for Non-ITI) and Class 10th + ITI (for Ex-ITI).
Selection Process
Stage
Description
Stage 1
Shortlisting based on Merit (Percentage of Marks).
