India Farmers Fertiliser Cooperative Ltd. (IFFCO) invites applications for Apprentice opportunities across multiple educational streams including Engineering Diploma, ITI Trades, and B.Sc. (PCM). This is a structured one-year apprenticeship designed to provide hands-on industrial exposure and practical training in relevant trades/disciplinary areas.
Key Dates
- Online application start date: 24 February 2025
- Last date to apply: 03 March 2025
- Last date for fee payment: 03 March 2025
- Exam date: To be notified
- Admit card: Before exam
Apprenticeship Period & Stipend
- Apprenticeship period: One year
- Diploma: ₹ 9,200/- per month
- ITI: ₹ 8,050/- per month
- ITI (COPA & Welder): ₹ 7,700/- per month
- B.Sc.: ₹ 10,350/- per month
Responsibilities
- Participate in structured on-the-job training aligned with the assigned trade/discipline.
- Support day-to-day operations under the guidance of supervisors/mentors and follow standard operating procedures (SOPs).
- Assist in maintenance, production, laboratory, utilities, or administrative/technical activities (as applicable to the trade/stream).
- Maintain training logs, records, and documentation as required by the apprenticeship program.
- Follow workplace safety rules, quality standards, and compliance requirements.
- Cooperate with internal assessments, evaluations, and any program-related testing.
Requirements
- Age limit (as on 31 December 2024): Minimum 18 years, Maximum 27 years (age relaxation as per IFFCO rules).
- Education eligibility (stream-wise):
- Engineering (Diploma): Class 10 passed + 3-year full-time Diploma in relevant trade with minimum 60% marks. Passing years: 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024.
- ITI Trades: Class 10 passed + 2-year full-time ITI in relevant trade with minimum 60% marks. Passing years: 2022, 2023, 2024.
- B.Sc. (PCM): Full-time 3-year B.Sc. with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics with minimum 55% marks. Passing years: 2022, 2023, 2024.
- Category relaxations (as stated):
- SC/ST candidates: Minimum 50% in B.Sc.
- SC/ST candidates: Minimum 55% in ITI exam and Diploma.
- Ability to provide accurate information and supporting documents during verification.
Application Fee
- General / OBC / EWS: ₹ 0/-
- SC / ST / PwD: ₹ 0/-
- Payment mode (online): Debit Card, Credit Card, Internet Banking, IMPS, Cash Card / Mobile Wallet
Selection Process
- Merit List
- Document Verification
- Medical Test
Documents Required (During Application / Verification)
- Recent passport-size color photograph (as per required format/size)
- Scanned signature
- Class 10 (High School) marksheet and certificate
- National Apprenticeship Certificate (if applicable)
- Caste certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS), if applicable
- Disability certificate (PwD), if applicable
- Domicile certificate (if claiming relaxation based on domicile), if applicable
- Income certificate (for exemption/benefit, if applicable)
- Valid email ID and mobile number for registration and communication
How to Apply
- Submit the online application on or before 03 March 2025.
- Use the official IFFCO application link/portal to complete registration and submission.
- Ensure all details match your documents and keep copies ready for verification.
Benefits
- Monthly stipend as per apprenticeship category (Diploma/ITI/B.Sc.).
- Practical industrial training and mentorship in a large cooperative organization.
- Exposure to professional work practices, safety standards, and operational discipline.
- Opportunity to build foundational experience relevant to your trade/discipline.
About the Company
India Farmers Fertiliser Cooperative Ltd. (IFFCO) is one of India’s leading cooperative organizations in the fertilizer sector. IFFCO supports agricultural productivity through manufacturing and distribution of fertilizers and allied services, and it is known for large-scale operations, professional standards, and a strong cooperative ethos.
Official website: https://www.iffco.in/en/corporate
Note: Candidates should verify all details, updates, and instructions from the official IFFCO website/notification.