Sri Vijaya Puram, November 14: The Electricity Department of the Andaman and Nicobar Administration has announced 90 apprenticeship positions across seven technical disciplines, offering ITI-qualified candidates an opportunity to undergo one-year industry training with a monthly stipend of ₹9,600. However, the engagement will remain strictly temporary, with the department making it clear that completing the programme will not guarantee employment.
The vacancies cover seven trades: 10 for Fitter, 15 for Electrician, 15 for Mechanic (Motor Vehicle), 15 for Lineman, 10 for Wireman, 10 for Cable Jointer and 15 for Information and Communication Technology System Maintenance.
Applicants must hold an ITI certificate in the relevant trade from a recognised institute. For the Fitter category, candidates with qualifications in electrical or mechanical fitting can apply, while the Lineman, Wireman and Cable Jointer positions require ITI qualifications in Wireman or Electrician trades.
The department has set specific eligibility restrictions. Candidates who have already received apprenticeship training under the scheme or possess one year or more of work experience will not qualify. Those who previously underwent apprenticeship training under the Act or another Central Government scheme but whose contracts were terminated for any reason will also remain ineligible.
Candidates must register for the scheme within three years of passing their qualifying examination.
Selected apprentices will receive a minimum monthly stipend of ₹9,600, in accordance with the rates prescribed under the September 2025 government notification and subsequent official memorandum.
The training will take place at powerhouses, transmission and distribution subdivisions, workshops and offices of the Electricity Department across different islands. The department will place candidates in any of the three districts of the Union Territory, with the Superintending Engineer exercising administrative control over the trainees.
The application process will take place through the National Apprenticeship Promotion framework’s online portal, www.apprenticeshipindia.org. Eligible candidates must first register on the portal, complete their profiles with the required information and upload supporting documents before applying against the apprenticeship opportunities notified by the department.
The online opportunities will remain open for one month from the issuance of the recruitment announcement. Candidates have been advised to verify their eligibility and ensure that their applications and profiles contain all required information, as incomplete profiles may not be accepted.
Shortlisted applicants will be called for document verification. They must produce original certificates along with self-attested copies of their educational qualifications, age proof, employment registration card, Aadhaar card, PAN card and bank passbook. Two passport-sized photographs must also be submitted.
The department has clarified that the apprenticeship will end upon completion of the prescribed training period. The engagement will not confer any right to permanent or temporary absorption, and the Administration has made no commitment to provide employment to successful candidates.
