MIDHANI Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Notification Out - Apply Offline for 43 Graduate & Technician Posts

MIDHANI Apprentice Recruitment 2026 is a notification released by Mishra Dhatu Nigam Limited (MIDHANI), a Mini Ratna‑I PSU under the Ministry of Defence, for engagement of Graduate and Technician (Diploma) Apprentice Trainees for one year at its Hyderabad unit. The recruitment is being conducted under the Apprentices (Amendment) Act 1973/1992 for a total of 43 apprentice seats.

A total of 43 apprentice vacancies have been announced under Advertisement No. MDN/HR/AT/02/26 dated 18/05/2026. Out of these, 23 posts are for Graduate Apprentice Trainees (GATs) and 20 posts are for Technician (Diploma) Apprentice Trainees (TATs) across Metallurgy, Mechanical, Electrical/EEE, Civil and ECE/IT disciplines.

The advertisement for MIDHANI Apprentice Recruitment 2026 is dated 18 May 2026. The last date for NATS portal registration and receipt of physical application by registered post/courier at MIDHANI is 03 June 2026 up to 5:00 PM.

For Graduate Apprentice Trainee (GAT), candidates must have a degree in Engineering or Technology in the relevant discipline from a recognized university or institution, and be passouts of 2023, 2024, 2025 or 2026. For Technician (Diploma) Apprentice Trainee (TAT), candidates must hold a Diploma in Engineering or Technology in the relevant discipline from a State Technical Board or recognized university, also passing out in 2023, 2024, 2025 or 2026.

Candidates who have already undergone or are currently undergoing apprenticeship training under the Apprentices (Amendment) Act 1973 are not eligible to apply. Similarly, candidates having one year or more of work experience after acquiring the required qualification are not eligible for MIDHANI Apprentice Recruitment 2026.

The notification states that age will be as per Apprenticeship Rules. No specific upper or lower age limit has been separately mentioned in the advertisement, so candidates must meet the age conditions prescribed in the Apprenticeship Rules in force.

Selection will be based on a merit list prepared against reservation categories using academic performance. Merit will be calculated by giving 30% weightage to SSC (10th) marks and 70% weightage to marks obtained in Graduation (for GAT) or Diploma (for TAT) in the relevant engineering discipline.

Selected Graduate Apprentice Trainees (GATs) will be paid a monthly stipend of Rs. 12,300. Technician (Diploma) Apprentice Trainees (TATs) will receive a monthly stipend of Rs. 10,900 during the one‑year apprenticeship training period.

First, candidates must register and enroll themselves on the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS) portal at nats.education.gov.in and then apply to “MISHRA DHATU NIGAM LIMITED” through the Establishment Request section. After online enrollment, candidates must also send their application along with supporting documents (NATS Enrollment Number proof, age proof, SSC and Degree/Diploma certificates, category certificate, Aadhaar and Police Verification/Clearance) by registered post/courier so as to reach MIDHANI, Kanchanbagh, Hyderabad – 500 058 on or before 03‑06‑2026 (5:00 PM).

No, engagement as an Apprentice Trainee in MIDHANI is purely for training under the Apprentices Act and does not guarantee any permanent or contractual employment. After completion of the apprenticeship period, MIDHANI has no obligation to offer a job, and apprentices cannot claim any right to employment on the basis of having completed training.