CSIR – National Institute of Oceanography (Regional Centre Visakhapatnam) Apprentice Recruitment 2026
Notification Number: NIO/HRM/Apprenticeship/RCV/02/2026
Recruitment Type: Apprenticeship Training under the Apprenticeship Act, 1961
Selection Mode: Walk-In Interview
CSIR – National Institute of Oceanography (Regional Centre Visakhapatnam) has released an official notification inviting eligible candidates to attend the Walk-In Interview for engagement as Technician Apprentice (Diploma) and Graduate Apprentice (Non-Engineering Degree) trainees under the Apprenticeship Act, 1961. The apprenticeship training will be conducted for one year at the CSIR-NIO Regional Centre, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh.
CSIR-National Institute of Oceanography (CSIR-NIO), Goa is a premier research institute functioning under the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), an autonomous organization operating under the Department of Scientific and Industrial Research, Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of India.
Organization Details
| Organization Name | CSIR – National Institute of Oceanography (Regional Centre Visakhapatnam) |
| Notification Number | NIO/HRM/Apprenticeship/RCV/02/2026 |
| Recruitment Type | Apprenticeship Training |
| Training Act | Apprenticeship Act, 1961 |
| Employment Type | Apprenticeship (One Year Training) |
Vacancy Details
Technician Apprentice (Diploma)
| Trade | Number of Posts | Essential Qualification | Training Period | Monthly Stipend |
| Civil Engineering | 1 | Three-Year Diploma in Civil Engineering or equivalent | 1 Year | ₹10,900 per month |
| Electrical & Electronics Engineering | 1 | Three-Year Diploma in Electrical & Electronics Engineering or equivalent | 1 Year | ₹10,900 per month |
| Computer Engineering | 1 | Three-Year Diploma in Computer Engineering / Information Technology or equivalent | 1 Year | ₹10,900 per month |
Graduate Apprentice (Non-Engineering Degree)
| Trade | Number of Posts | Essential Qualification | Training Period | Monthly Stipend |
| Oceanography | 8 | Bachelor's Degree in any Science discipline including Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Botany, Zoology, Biotechnology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Environmental Science, Marine Science, Geology, Computer Science or any equivalent Science Degree. | 1 Year | ₹12,300 per month |
| Office Administration / Finance & Accounts / Stores & Purchase / Human Resource Management | 4 | Bachelor's Degree in any discipline such as B.A., B.B.A., B.Com., B.Sc. or any equivalent Bachelor's Degree. | 1 Year | ₹12,300 per month |
Total Vacancies: 15 Posts
Important Dates
| Walk-In Interview Date | 07 August 2026 |
| Reporting Time | 09:00 AM |
| Application Mode | Walk-In Interview |
Candidates should report at the interview venue at 09:00 AM on 07 August 2026 along with all required original documents and photocopies for verification.
Interview Venue
CSIR – National Institute of Oceanography
Regional Centre, Visakhapatnam
No. 177/1,
Opposite Radisson Blu Resort Gate No.1,
Yendada,
Visakhapatnam – 530045,
Andhra Pradesh, India
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
- Candidates applying for Technician Apprentice positions must possess a full-time three-year Diploma in Engineering or Technology in the relevant discipline granted by a State Council or Board of Technical Education established by a State Government, University, or recognized Institution.
- Candidates applying for Graduate Apprentice positions must possess a full-time Bachelor's Degree (Non-Engineering) from a recognized University or Institution in the relevant discipline.
Eligible Diploma Disciplines
- Civil Engineering
- Electrical & Electronics Engineering
- Computer Engineering / Information Technology
Eligible Science Disciplines for Oceanography Apprenticeship
- Physics
- Chemistry
- Mathematics
- Botany
- Zoology
- Biotechnology
- Microbiology
- Biochemistry
- Environmental Science
- Marine Science
- Geology
- Computer Science
- Any other equivalent Science Degree
Eligible Degrees for Office Administration, Finance & Accounts, Stores & Purchase and Human Resource Management
- B.A.
- B.B.A.
- B.Com.
- B.Sc.
- Any equivalent Bachelor's Degree
Age Limit
| Post Category | Minimum Age | Maximum Age |
| Technician Apprentice (Diploma) | 18 Years | 24 Years |
| Graduate Apprentice | 21 Years | 26 Years |
Age Relaxation
- SC/ST Candidates: 5 Years
- OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): 3 Years
- Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD): Up to 10 Years
- PwBD (SC/ST): Up to 15 Years
- PwBD (OBC Non-Creamy Layer): Up to 13 Years
- Ex-Servicemen: As per Government of India rules applicable from time to time.
Reservation Details
Reservation benefits and age relaxation shall be applicable as per Government of India norms for SC, ST, OBC (Non-Creamy Layer), Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD), and Ex-Servicemen candidates.
Category-wise vacancy distribution has not been specified in the official notification.
Application Process
- Verify that you satisfy all educational and age eligibility requirements.
- Attend the Walk-In Interview on the scheduled date.
- Report at the interview venue by 09:00 AM.
- Carry all original educational certificates along with photocopies for verification.
- Carry valid identity proof and any applicable category certificates.
- Appear before the selection committee for the interview.
- Final engagement will be subject to successful document verification and fulfillment of eligibility conditions.
Application Fee
| General | Nil |
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| OBC | Nil |
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| EWS | Nil |
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| SC | Nil |
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| ST | Nil |
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| PwBD | Nil |
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| Female Candidates | Nil |
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| Payment Mode | No application fee. |
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Selection Process
- Walk-In Interview
- Verification of Educational Qualifications
- Document Verification
- Verification of Eligibility Conditions
The notification does not mention any written examination, skill test, or medical examination.
Job Location Details
| City | Visakhapatnam |
| State | Andhra Pradesh |
| Country | India |
| Postal Code | 530045 |
| Street Address | No. 177/1, Opposite Radisson Blu Resort Gate No.1, Yendada |
Helpline and Contact Information
| Organization | CSIR – National Institute of Oceanography, Regional Centre Visakhapatnam |
| Address | No. 177/1, Opposite Radisson Blu Resort Gate No.1, Yendada, Visakhapatnam – 530045, Andhra Pradesh, India |
| Phone Number | Not Mentioned |
| Email Address | Not Mentioned |
| Working Hours | Not Mentioned |
Important Instructions
- The apprenticeship engagement is governed under the Apprenticeship Act, 1961.
- The duration of apprenticeship training is one year for all selected candidates.
- Candidates should possess full-time qualifications from recognized institutions.
- Candidates claiming age relaxation must produce valid certificates in the prescribed Government of India format issued by the competent authority.
- Candidates belonging to reserved categories shall receive age relaxation as per Government of India rules.
- Candidates should reach the interview venue before the reporting time on the scheduled interview date.
- The notification is issued only for apprenticeship training and does not imply permanent employment.
