For diploma holders, who wish to start their career in the government sector, August 2026 has come up with many apprentice jobs offered by some of the best Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) and government bodies. Be it SAIL, ISRO, IOCL, Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL), Airports Authority of India (AAI), NLC India, BBMB, CSIR-CECRI, or Udupi Cochin Shipyard Limited (UCSL), there are thousands of apprentice openings that have been offered to the engineering diploma aspirants.

The main benefit of these recruitment exercises is that most of the organizations are recruiting candidates on merit without taking any written test. Diploma holders can get industrial training, monthly stipends, and can increase their chances of getting Sarkari Jobs in the future.

Top Government Apprentice Vacancies for Diploma Holders – August 2026

1. SAIL Rourkela Steel Plant Apprentice Recruitment 2026

Steel Authority of India Limited is organizing one of the largest recruitment drives in terms of apprenticeships this year. Among the 1,110 total apprentice openings, there will be 414 reserved for Technician (Diploma) Apprentices.

Eligible streams of diplomas include:

• Mechanical Engineering

• Electrical Engineering 

• Civil Engineering

• Chemical Engineering

• Computer Science

• Electronics & Telecommunication

• Metallurgy

• Ceramic Technology 

• Information Technology 

• Automobile Engineering 

• Medical-related diploma streams like GNM, Pharmacy, Physiotherapy, and Medical Lab Technology 

Main Information

• Age Limit considers 18-28 years (As of 31 August 2026)

• Monthly Stipend: ₹10,900

• Selection Process: Merit-based selection procedure wherein candidates will have to secure 30% marks in class 10 and 70% marks in Diploma followed by document verification 

• Application Mode: Through NATS portal 

• Last Date considers 26 August 2026 

This is one of the largest recruitments of diploma apprentices in the government sector.

2. ISRO URSC Bengaluru Apprentice Recruitment 2026

Application for 410 apprentice vacancies including 120 Technician (Diploma) Apprentice posts have been invited by the U.R. Rao Satellite Centre (URSC) of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) India. Students who have completed their diploma in Engineering approved by the AICTE from its affiliated colleges can apply for technical diploma courses under various technical areas.

Important Points

• Diploma from any recognized Polytechnic Institute 

• Monthly stipend of ₹10,900 

• Based on merit without conducting a written test 

• Certification after shortlisting 

• Apply online through the NATS portal 

• Last date: 28 August 2026

Working with ISRO provides candidates an opportunity to work with the latest space and satellite technology in India.

3. IOCL Panipat Refinery Apprentice Recruitment 2026

Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) has advertised for 1,450 apprenticeships at their Panipat Refinery and Petrochemical Complex.

A huge number of these positions are reserved for diploma holders under the Technician Apprentice category.

Main fields are:

• Chemical Engineering 

• Mechanical Engineering 

• Electrical Engineering 

• Instrumentation Engineering 

Highlights of Recruitment

• 3-year Diploma in the concerned field of engineering 

• Application fee not required 

• No written test 

• Merit list made on the basis of qualifying exam marks 

• Application to be submitted online 

• Last date: 12 August 2026 

Candidates wishing to make a career in the Indian Oil and Energy Industry should definitely apply for this apprentice position.

4. Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL) Apprentice Recruitment

147 vacancies for apprenticeship are advertised by Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL), which is a Navratna PSU under the Ministry of Defence, of which 25 are for Diploma Apprentices.

Qualifying Branches are:

• Mechanical Engineering 

• Civil Engineering 

• Electrical & Electronics Engineering 

• Electronics & Communication Engineering 

• Computer Science Engineering 

Important Details

• Diploma passed from 2022 onwards

• Monthly stipend of ₹10,900

• Based on merit shortlisting

• Last Date: 6 August 2026 

Those interested in the field of defence manufacturing must not miss this opportunity.

5. Airports Authority of India (AAI) Apprentice Recruitment

Applications are invited from the candidates for Graduate & Diploma Apprentices by the Airports Authority of India (AAI), Western Region.

Vacancies for Diploma are there in:

• Civil Engineering 

• Electrical Engineering 

• Mechanical Engineering 

Key Details

• You need to be domiciled in Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra or Diu UT.

• Stipend month wise considers ₹12,000 

• Application through NATS 2.0

• Last Date: 30 September 2026 

This will give hands-on experience in airport engineering works.

6. Other Government Apprentice Opportunities

Apart from the major PSU recruitments, several additional organizations have also opened apprentice vacancies for diploma holders.

NLC India Limited

NLC India has announced 163 apprenticeship vacancies for its Barsingsar Project in Rajasthan.

• Diploma Apprentice stipend: ₹12,524 per month 

• Online application closes on 3 August 2026 

• Hard copy submission deadline: 10 August 2026 

Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB)

BBMB has released 71 apprentice vacancies, including diploma positions in Mechanical and Electrical/Electronics Engineering.

• Last Date: 10 August 2026 

CSIR-CECRI Karaikudi

CSIR-Central Electrochemical Research Institute is conducting a walk-in interview for apprentice recruitment.

• Total Vacancies: 27 

• Diploma Apprentice Posts: 5 

• Walk-in Date: 10 August 2026 

Udupi Cochin Shipyard Limited (UCSL)

UCSL has announced apprenticeship vacancies for diploma holders.

• Monthly stipend up to ₹15,000 

• Additional meals allowance 

• Last Date: 23 August 2026 

How to Apply for Government Diploma Apprenticeships

For most of the central government departments, candidates are required to register themselves through the NATS (National Apprenticeship Training Scheme) website before applying.

Candidates need to:

• Register themselves on NATS.

• Enter their educational qualifications correctly.

• Submit their required documents.

• Have their Aadhaar number, diploma, mark sheet, and photographs prepared.

• Apply for different organizations separately before the closing date.

Latest Apprentice Stipend Structure

The Government apprentice allowance scheme has become more appealing in recent times.

The present rates of stipends for different levels are as follows:

• Diploma Apprentice (Technician): ₹10,900

• Graduate Apprentice: ₹12,300 

In addition, some firms such as AAI, NLC India, and UCSL pay even higher allowances in the range of ₹12,000 to ₹15,000. Moreover, The Central Apprenticeship Council has also suggested raising the rate of stipends.

Common Eligibility Criteria

While eligibility varies from one organization to another, most recruitment processes of apprentice positions have the below requirements:

• Fully completed diploma from an AICTE approved college or university.

• The appropriate engineering stream.

• Diploma completed between 2022 and 2026 (depending on notification).

• Minimum age of 18 years. 

• Age not exceeding 28 years (depending on relaxation)

• The applicant must not have been an apprentice before.

• The applicant must have less than one year of work experience.

Why Diploma Apprenticeships Are a Great Career Choice

Government apprenticeship schemes offer a lot more than just a monthly stipend. These help in equipping the candidates with technical knowledge by providing them hands-on experience at top-notch PSUs and government departments.

Some of the main advantages of government apprenticeship schemes are:

• Industrial experience at reputed government departments. 

• Monthly allowance for the period of training.

• Increased prospects in both government and private sector recruitments. 

• National Apprenticeship Certification on successful completion. 

• Better chances in PSU, railways, defence, and government recruitments in future.

• Chance to gain professional experience and skills.

Many candidates also get job opportunities after undergoing the training period.

Conclusion

There could not be a better time than August 2026 for diploma holders looking forward to bagging Sarkari Jobs via apprenticeships. There are recruitment campaigns being conducted by SAIL, ISRO, IOCL, BDL, AAI, NLC India, BBMB, CSIR-CECRI, and UCSL that have created many job openings in various branches of engineering. As the majority of firms have opted to hire candidates on the basis of educational performance and not any entrance test, all eligible candidates must register for NATS and apply for the post before the application deadline.