National Research Centre for Banana Recruitment 2024: Eligibility & How to Apply

The ICAR — National Research Centre for Banana (NRCB) in Tiruchirappalli is inviting applications for 11 one-year apprenticeship training positions under the Apprentices (Amendment) Act, 1973. This opportunity is open to recent graduates and diploma holders in fields such as Chemistry, Biotechnology, Computer Science, and Agriculture. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online via the official NRCB website (see the official PDF below).

Recruitment Organization	ICAR — National Research Centre for Banana
Post Name	Apprentice
Total Vacancies	11
Application Mode	Online
Job Location	Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu
Job Period	1 Year

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1. NRCB Recruitment 2024 : Important Dates

Event	Date
Online Application starting date	16.08.2024
Last date for submission of application	15.09.2024

2. NRCB Recruitment 2024 : Vacancy Details

3. NRCB Recruitment 2024: Eligibility

To apply online for NRCB Recruitment 2024, candidates must fulfill the eligibility criteria discussed in this section:

Eligibility Criteria

Qualification:

• Bachelor of Science / B.C.A. / Diploma (passed in the years 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 only) and must be registered in the MHRD NATS Portal (www.mhrdnats.gov.in), which is mandatory.
• Candidates who have previously undergone Apprenticeship or are currently undergoing Apprenticeship Training or are employed elsewhere and registered for Apprenticeship Training under the Apprentices (Amendment) Act 1973 are not eligible to apply.

Minimum Educational Qualifications:

• Category I: Graduate Apprentices
  • A Degree in Chemistry from a statutory University.
  • A Degree in Biotechnology from a statutory University.
  • A Degree in Computer Science from a statutory University.
  • A Degree in Computer Application from a statutory University.
• Category II: Technician (Diploma) Apprentices
  • A Diploma in Agriculture / Horticulture from a statutory University.
  • A Diploma in Computer Science / Computer course from a statutory University.

Age Limit:

• Age limits will be followed as per the Apprenticeship rules.

Reservation of Vacancies:

• Guidelines under the Apprentices Act will be followed for reservation of SC/ST/OBC/PWD candidates.
• Aspirants claiming reservation under SC/ST/OBC/PWD must provide a certificate as per the Government standard format. If not provided, their claim will be considered under the General category.
• BC candidates claiming OBC status must furnish an OBC certificate as per the Government prescribed format from the authorized certificate issuing authority/Tahsildar.

Minimum Physical Standards:

• As prescribed in Clause 4 of the Apprenticeship Rule 1992 and any amendments thereto.

Duration of Training:

• The duration of Apprenticeship training will be ONE year as per the Apprentices (Amendment) Act 1973.

Previous Training / Experience:

• Candidates who have already undergone or are currently undergoing Apprenticeship under the Apprentices (Amendment) Act 1973 or have one year or more of work experience are not eligible to apply.

4. NRCB Recruitment 2024: Selection Process

Selection Procedure

Mode and Criteria of Engagement of Apprentices:

1. Engagement Basis:
   • The engagement of Graduate and Technician Apprentices will be based purely on merit, determined by the aggregate marks obtained by the candidates in their respective degrees or diplomas.
2. Preference:
   • Preference will be given to the children of VPA (Visakhapatnam Port Authority) employees. This includes children of:
     • Deceased employees
     • Medically invalidated employees
     • Superannuated employees
     • Serving employees
3. Final Rank List:
   • A final rank list will be prepared based on categories such as General, SC, ST, OBC.
   • The rank list will be compiled after certificate verification conducted by the ADT BoAT (SR) and officials from ICAR — NRC for Banana, Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu.

5. NRCB Recruitment 2024: How to Apply

6. NRCB Recruitment 2024: General instructions

General Instructions:

1. Eligibility Confirmation:
   • Before applying, candidates should ensure that they meet the eligibility criteria and other requirements outlined in the advertisement.
2. Name Accuracy:
   • Candidates must write their name exactly as it appears on their educational certificates from the Secondary or equivalent examination. If there has been a change of name, legally accepted documentary proof must be submitted during the interview.
3. Application Completeness:
   • Incomplete applications will be rejected.
4. No Changes Post Submission:
   • Requests to change mailing address, category, discipline, or qualification after submitting the online application form will not be entertained.
5. No Canvassing:
   • Any attempts to influence the selection process through canvassing or personal follow-ups will result in immediate cancellation of candidature.
6. Avoid Touts/Agents:
   • Candidates are advised not to engage with any touts or agents for this enrollment process.
7. No Travel Expenses:
   • No Travelling Allowance or other expenses will be provided for candidates appearing for the interview or related processes.
8. Right to Withdraw Advertisement:
   • The Director, ICAR — NRCB, Tiruchirappalli, reserves the right to withdraw or cancel the advertisement/selection process if necessary, without providing reasons.
9. NATS Registration:
   • Candidates must enroll themselves on the NATS website (www.mhrdnats.gov.in) before applying on the ICAR — NRCB website.
10. Interview Schedule:
    • The interview schedule for eligible shortlisted candidates will be communicated through the candidate’s registered mobile number and email address only.