Electronics Regional Test Laboratory (East), Kolkata invites online applications for 10 Apprentice posts including Graduate and Diploma Apprentices. Candidates with relevant degrees/diplomas passed between 2022-2026 with minimum 60% marks can apply. The last date to apply is 15 November 2026. Selected candidates receive monthly stipends of Rs. 12,300 or Rs. 10,900 for 12 months.
🎓 Eligibility
Post
Qualification
Graduate Apprentice
Engineering/Technology (07 Nos.): B.E./B.Tech. or equivalent in Computer Science/Information Technology/Electrical Engineering/Electronics & Communication Engineering/Mechanical Engineering, 04-year full-time course, recognized by AICTE/UGC or appropriate statutory authority; General Stream (01 No.): B.Sc./B.Com./B.A. from a recognized University/Institution; Qualifying examination passed in 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 or 2026; Minimum 60% marks in the qualifying examination
Diploma Apprentice
Diploma in Engineering/Technology (03-year full-time course) in Computer Science/Information Technology/Electrical Engineering/Electronics and Communication Engineering/Mechanical Engineering, recognized by AICTE or appropriate statutory authority; Qualifying examination passed in 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 or 2026; Minimum 60% marks in the qualifying examination
The posts are for Electronics Regional Test Laboratory (East), Salt Lake City, Kolkata. Qualification required: Graduate Apprentice: B.E./B.Tech. (4-year) in CS/IT/Electrical/ECE/Mechanical (7 seats) or B.Sc./B.Com./B.A. (1 seat); Diploma Apprentice: 3-year Diploma in Engineering/Technology in CS/IT/Electrical/ECE/Mechanical. Passed in 2022-2026 with minimum 60% marks. The pay is Monthly stipend: Graduate Apprentice Rs. 12,300 , Diploma Apprentice Rs. 10,900. Selection is by shortlisting for Personal Interview in the ratio of up to 1:5 based on percentage of marks in the qualifying examination, subject to reservation norms and personal Interview. Post-wise eligibility, dates and the steps to apply are given below.
Fee: No application fee is mentioned in the notification
Place: Electronics Regional Test Laboratory (East), Salt Lake City, Kolkata
The official notification does not specify the application fee.
ERTL (East) Notification PDF 2026
Advt No. Apprentice/2026/01 gives the full conditions for each post, including anything not covered in the tables on this page. Read it before applying. The download link is in the Important Links table below.
Qualifying examination passed in 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 or 2026
Registration on the NATS portal is mandatory before applying
Who Cannot Apply for ERTL (East) Recruitment 2026
Candidates who have undergone apprenticeship training earlier or are pursuing apprenticeship training under the Apprentices Act, 1961
Pay and Terms of Engagement
Apprenticeship training of 12 months from the date of execution of the Contract of Apprenticeship
Apprenticeship Contract ceases automatically after one year; no obligation on ERTL (East) to offer employment
Holidays observed by ERTL (East) and other leave as per prevailing BoPT guidelines
How Will ERTL (East) Select Candidates?
Shortlisting for Personal Interview in the ratio of up to 1:5 based on percentage of marks in the qualifying examination, subject to reservation norms
Personal Interview
Shortlisting ratio up to 1:5 against the respective vacancies
Shortlisting based on percentage of marks in the prescribed qualifying examination, subject to reservation norms
Screening and selection based on information furnished by the candidate
ERTL (East) Exam Pattern 2026
Selection based on marks in qualifying examination and personal interview
Documents to Enclose
Valid SC/ST/OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) certificate in the prescribed format, wherever applicable
How to Apply for ERTL (East) Recruitment 2026 Online
Register on the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS) portal before applying.
Apply online through the NATS portal at https://nats.education.gov.in/student_type.php.
Apply by 15-11-2026.
Other Points to Note
No accommodation/hostel facility will be provided by STQC/ERTL (East)
No TA/DA for attending the Personal Interview or any selection stage
False or incorrect information may lead to rejection at any stage, even after the Contract of Apprenticeship
Canvassing or personal follow-up will lead to cancellation of candidature
ERTL (East) reserves the right to withdraw/cancel the advertisement or selection process
Out of the total stipend, 50% will be paid by BoPT through Direct Benefit Transfer
ERTL (East) Recruitment 2026 - Important Links
Official Source
This article is based on the official notification of Electronics Regional Test Laboratory (East), Advertisement No. Apprentice/2026/01, dated 14 October 2026. Candidates should verify every detail in that notification before applying.
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