ALIMCO Apprenticeship 2026 — 89 ITI & Diploma Trainee Posts, Apply by 11 May
Artificial Limbs Manufacturing Corporation of India (ALIMCO), a Miniratna-II Central PSU under the Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, has opened a fresh apprenticeship drive for 2026. A total of 89 training seats are up for grabs — 74 Trade (ITI) Apprentice and 15 Technician (Diploma) Apprentice vacancies — at the company’s Kanpur headquarters. If you have just finished ITI or a Polytechnic diploma, this is a clean entry-point into a central public sector unit. Check the full eligibility and step-by-step apply process on GovtJobsAlert.in.
The notification landed on 21 April 2026 and the last date for offline application is 11 May 2026. Stipend is paid as per the Apprenticeship Act, 1961 and the Government of India notified rates, plus portal registration on NATS or apprenticeshipindia.gov.in is compulsory. Trainees get 12 months of hands-on manufacturing experience. For more ITI government jobs like this one, bookmark our category page today.
Key Highlights — ALIMCO Apprenticeship 2026
ALIMCO is India’s largest manufacturer of artificial limbs and rehabilitation aids for persons with disabilities. The company recruits apprentices every year to support its production and assembly lines in Kanpur. This 2026 batch is open to fresh ITI and Polytechnic Diploma holders who have passed between 2022 and 2025 and are not already serving any apprenticeship elsewhere.
- Post Names: Trade (ITI) Apprentice and Technician (Diploma) Apprentice
- Total Vacancies: 89 (74 ITI + 15 Diploma)
- Stipend: As per Apprenticeship Act, 1961 (Govt. of India notified rates)
- Training Location: ALIMCO, G.T. Road, Naramau, Kanpur – 209217, Uttar Pradesh
- Duration: 12 months (one year)
- Last Date to Apply: 11 May 2026 (by Speed Post / Registered Post / Courier)
Vacancy Breakdown — ALIMCO Apprenticeship 2026
The 89 seats are split across 11 ITI trades and 5 Diploma disciplines. The table below shows the top trades. For the full category-wise reservation split, refer to the official PDF linked in the Essential Links section.
Trade (ITI) Apprentice — 74 Posts
| Trade | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Fitter | 20 |
| COPA | 14 |
| Electronics Mechanic | 10 |
| Electrician | 6 |
| Machinist | 5 |
| Welder (Gas & Electric) | 5 |
| Turner | 4 |
| Sheet Metal Worker | 4 |
| Mechanic Machine Tool Maintenance | 3 |
| Plastic Processing Operator | 2 |
| Plumber | 1 |
Technician (Diploma) Apprentice — 15 Posts
| Diploma Discipline | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 4 |
| Electrical Engineering | 4 |
| Electronics Engineering | 3 |
| Computer Science / IT | 2 |
| Modern Office Management & Secretarial Practice | 2 |
Two ITI seats are horizontally reserved for PwBD (Divyang) candidates within the 74.
Eligibility Criteria — ALIMCO Apprenticeship 2026
Educational Qualification
- Trade (ITI) Apprentice: Passed Class 10 (10+2 system) with Science and Maths, minimum 50%, PLUS NCVT/SCVT Trade Certificate (1 year or longer) in the relevant trade with minimum 50% marks.
- Technician (Diploma) Apprentice: Passed Class 10 with Science and Maths (50%), PLUS a full-time 3-year Diploma (Polytechnic) from a UGC, AICTE, State Government or Central Government recognised institution in the relevant discipline with minimum 50% marks.
- Diploma passing year window: 2022, 2023, 2024 or 2025 only (as per BOAT directive).
- Candidates who have already completed an apprenticeship anywhere are NOT eligible. Diploma and graduate candidates looking for similar options can explore our diploma government jobs page.
Age Limit
- Minimum: 18 years
- Maximum: 25 years
- Reference date: 01 April 2026
Age relaxation: SC/ST candidates get 5 years, OBC candidates get 3 years, and PwBD (Divyang) candidates get 10 years as per Government of India rules.
Salary & Stipend for ALIMCO Apprenticeship 2026
ALIMCO pays stipend strictly as per the Apprenticeship Act, 1961 and the Apprenticeship Rules, 1992 — meaning the monthly amount follows the Government of India’s notified rates for Trade and Technician apprentices and is revised by the Centre from time to time.
- Stipend slab for ITI apprentices is fixed as per the Act, paid monthly, directly to the candidate’s bank account.
- Stipend slab for Diploma apprentices is higher and is paid via DBT (Direct Benefit Transfer) through the NATS portal.
- Working hours during training are 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM, matching ALIMCO’s standard shift.
No TA/DA, no boarding, and no lodging will be provided by ALIMCO. Candidates must arrange their own stay and travel to Kanpur.
The training gives exposure to ALIMCO’s rehabilitation aid production line, quality control, CNC workshops, plastic moulding, and assembly — a solid profile to carry into later PSU or private-sector interviews.
What is the Selection Process for ALIMCO Apprenticeship 2026?
Selection is interview-based only — there is no written exam for this notification. The stages are:
- Application scrutiny and shortlisting based on qualification percentage.
- Shortlisted candidates will be called for a personal interview with at least 21 days of advance notice via email or Speed Post.
- The selection committee evaluates each candidate on qualification, technical knowledge, and interview performance.
- A Common Merit List is prepared and sent to the competent authority for approval.
- Final selected candidates are informed via email or Speed Post and published on the ALIMCO website.
- Apprenticeship contract is executed after document verification.
For candidates preparing for similar interview-based PSU selections, our exam calendar lists all upcoming apprentice and trainee openings.
How to Apply Online for ALIMCO Apprenticeship 2026?
The application is strictly offline — by Speed Post, Registered Post, or Courier only. By-hand and email submissions will not be accepted. However, a portal registration is mandatory before sending the hard copy. Follow these steps:
- Visit the correct online portal — ITI candidates go to apprenticeshipindia.gov.in and Diploma candidates go to nats.education.gov.in.
- Create a login, complete your profile, and apply to the ALIMCO Establishment on the portal. Note down the registration number.
- Download the ALIMCO application form from the official website alimco.in.
- Fill the form neatly, attach a recent passport-size photograph, and self-attest all required certificates (10th mark sheet, ITI/Diploma certificate, caste certificate, PwBD certificate if applicable, and portal registration printout).
- Put everything in an envelope marked “Application for Trade/Technician Apprentice 2026” and address it to: Sr. Manager (Personnel & Administration), ALIMCO, G.T. Road, Naramau, Kanpur – 209217, UP.
- Send via Speed Post, Registered Post, or Courier so that it reaches ALIMCO on or before 11 May 2026. Keep a photocopy of the entire application and the postal tracking slip for your records.
Important Dates — ALIMCO Apprenticeship 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release Date | 21 April 2026 |
| Age Reference Date | 01 April 2026 |
| Last Date for Offline Application | 11 May 2026 |
| Interview Call | To be announced (21 days notice) |
Application Fees — ALIMCO Apprenticeship 2026
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| All Categories | No Fee |
ALIMCO is not charging any application fee for this 2026 apprenticeship drive — the application is completely free of cost.
Essential Links — ALIMCO Apprenticeship 2026
- Download Official Notification PDF
- Register for Graduate / Diploma Apprenticeship (NATS Portal)
- Register for Trade / ITI Apprenticeship (Apprenticeship India Portal)
- Visit ALIMCO Official Website
- Join WhatsApp Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Telegram Channel for Government Jobs
Don’t let this one slip by — 89 central PSU training seats at ALIMCO Kanpur is a rare opening for fresh ITI and Diploma candidates. Apply well before 11 May 2026 so that your Speed Post reaches on time, and keep your portal registration ready. For more PSU government jobs and apprenticeship updates, bookmark GovtJobsAlert.in and check in every morning.