The CSIR-Structural Engineering Research Centre (SERC), Chennai has officially announced a massive 2026 recruitment Notification (Advt. No. SE-1/2026) to fill 29 Trade(ITI) Apprentice, Technician (Diploma) Apprentice vacancies. The applicants satisfying the requisite qualification may apply through ONLINE MODE only, Apply Online on the official Web-site of this CSIR-Structural Engineering Research Centre (SERC), Chennai i.e. https://serc.res.in/. The online application portal will be opened on 08.05.2026 for filling online applications and the date for closing the online application interface is 20.05.2026.
Eligible candidates with qualifications ITI, Diploma can apply online. Candidates should note that the primary Job locations for these posts are Chennai. Registered candidates will receive a link to download their exam hall tickets via email approximately 4 to 7 days prior to the examination date.
SERC Current Notification 2026 [Key Highlights]
| Organization Name: CSIR-Structural Engineering Research Centre (SERC), Chennai |
| Notification No: SE-1/2026 |
| Employment Type: Apprentice Training |
| Duration: One Yeat |
| Total No of Vacancies: 29 Trade(ITI) Apprentice, Technician (Diploma) Apprentice Posts |
| Place of Posting: Chennai |
| Starting Date: 08.05.2026 |
| Last Date: 20.05.2026 |
| Date & Time of Walk-in-Interview: 20.05.2026 |
| Apply Mode: Online |
| Official Website: https://serc.res.in/ |
Current SERC Job Openings:
- Trade (ITI) Apprentice
- Electrician – 02 Posts
- Electronics – 01 Post
- Mechanic Refrigeration & Air conditioning – 02 Posts
- Draughtsman (Civil) – 02 Posts
- Wireman – 02 Posts
- Plumber – 02 Posts
- PASAA/COPA – 02 Posts
- Welder (Gas & Electric) – 01 Post
- Mason – 02 Posts
- Technician (Diploma) Apprentice
- Mechanical Engineering – 04 Posts
- Electrical & Electronics Engineering – 03 Posts
- Computer Engineering – 01 Post
- Electronics & Communication Engineering – 01 Post
- Civil Engineering – 04 Posts
SERC Eligibility Criteria:
Educational Qualification for SERC:
- Trade (ITI) Apprentice
- Qualified candidates in the particular trade of NCVT pattern designated by Director General of Employment & Training (DGE&T) and who have registered with Regional Directorate of Apprenticeship Training (RDAT), Chennai will only be considered for selection.
- Technician (Diploma) Apprentice
- Diploma in Engineering / Technology in full time granted by a State Council or Board of Technical Education established by a State Government/University/Institutions in relevant discipline.
Note: Technician candidates who have passed the qualifying exam in 2022/2023/2024/2025 are only eligible.
Age Limit for SERC: (As on 20.05.2026)
- Trade (ITI) Apprentice Training – Minimum 14 years
- Technician (Diploma) Apprentice Training- Minimum 18 years and maximum 24 years
Relaxation of Upper age limit:
- +5 Years for ST/SC
- +3 Years for OBC (NCL)
- Persons with Disabilities candidate:
- +10 Years for UR
- +13 Years for OBC (NCL)
- +15 Years for ST/SC
- For Ex-Servicemen Applicants: As per Govt. Policy
Stipend for SERC:
- Trade(ITI) Apprentice – Rs.10,500/- pm
- Technician (Diploma) Apprentice – Rs.12,000/- pm
Method of Selection for SERC:
How to Submit an Application:
- Candidates are advised to register as ITI/ Technician (Diploma) Apprentices online in the following portal under the respective state as per their trades in
- ITI (Trade) Apprentices: https://www.apprenticeshipindia.org/candidate-registration
- Technician (Diploma) Apprentices: https://nats.education.gov.in/
Crucial Dates:
- Opening Date of online application portal: 08.05.2026
- Closing Date of online application portal: 20.05.2026
- Date & Time of Walk-in-Interview: 20.05.2026 at 09.00 AM (Reporting Time: 09.00 AM – 11.30 AM).
