IISER TVM Graduate Apprentice Trainee 2026

IISER TVM Graduate Apprentice Trainee Recruitment 2026: Apply for 4 Posts

Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Thiruvananthapuram – Graduate Apprentice Trainee – Kerala

Complete guide to eligibility, age limit, stipend, documents, and application process

Quick Highlights

Parameter	Details
Organization	Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Thiruvananthapuram (IISER TVM)
Post	Graduate Apprentice Trainee
Advertisement No.	IISERTVM/NAT/AT/2026/002
Total Vacancies	4 (Library and Information Science)
Stipend	₹16,150 per month
Eligibility	MLISc with 60% marks (regular mode, 2022 or later)
Age Limit	UR: 28 years, OBC: 31 years, SC/ST: 33 years (as on 01.11.2026)
Application Mode	Online (NATS Portal + Google Form)
Application Start	11 November 2026
Application Deadline	25 November 2026, 5:00 PM
Official Website	https://www.iisertvm.ac.in

Important Dates

Event	Date
Notification Date	10 November 2026
Application Start	11 November 2026
Last Date to Apply	25 November 2026, 5:00 PM

The evening cutoff on the closing day is enforced strictly for online submissions.

Vacancy Details

Post / Category	Vacancies
Library and Information Science	04
Total	4

All 4 vacancies are in a single discipline. There is no split across other subjects or units.

Age Limit (as on 01.11.2026)

Category	Upper Age Limit
UR	28 years
OBC	31 years
SC	33 years
ST	33 years

Applicants should match the category entered in the form with the certificate produced later, since relaxation applies only on valid proof.

Eligibility Criteria

Requirement	Details
Education	MLISc (Master's Degree in Library Science) with 60% marks
IT Skills	Sound knowledge of basic IT tools
Mode of Study	Regular mode from recognized university
Year of Completion	Degree completed in 2022 or later
Nationality	Indian Nationals only
Apprenticeship History	Must not have undergone/completed apprenticeship training of one year or more; must not combine apprenticeship with another institution

Selection Process

Stage	Details
Stage I	Scrutiny and screening of applications
Stage II	Document verification and/or written test for eligible candidates
Stage III	Interview and selection panel based on interview performance, academic merit, and eligibility

There is no indication of a separate all-India written exam or admit-card stage. Call details for verification or interview will flow from the contact details given in the form.

Stipend

Item	Details
Pay / Stipend	₹16,150 per month
Payment Mode	DBT-enabled Aadhaar-seeded bank account

The amount is a fixed monthly stipend for the Graduate Apprentice Trainee.

How to Apply

Step	Action
1	Go to the official website notice and read Advertisement No. IISERTVM/NAT/AT/2026/002
2	Register or update your student profile on the NATS Portal at https://nats.education.gov.in/ with correct MLISc details
3	Open the Apply Online Google Form at https://forms.gle/oPmdxZAebHkhDxyk9
4	Sign in with Google using email or phone when prompted
5	Fill the fields matching name, date of birth, and qualifications with certificates and NATS data
6	Upload the requested scans in the upload blocks provided
7	Verify entries against the checklist and submit before the closing time
8	Save the confirmation and NATS enrolment details for verification and interview

Documents Required

Document	Details
Passport Size Photograph	Recent
SSLC Certificate	Required
Degree Certificate & Marksheet	MLISc
Date of Birth Proof	Required
Category Certificate	If applicable
PwBD Certificate	If applicable
ID Proof	Govt. ID including Aadhaar
Experience Certificate	If any
Bank Passbook	DBT-enabled Aadhaar-seeded account
Self-Attested Photocopies	All documents

Originals are verified against self-attested photocopies, so carry both sets to the verification venue.

Important Links (Direct URLs)

Description	URL
Official Notification Page	https://www.iisertvm.ac.in/files/read/opening-library_apprentices-2026-11-11
Apply Online (Google Form)	https://forms.gle/oPmdxZAebHkhDxyk9
NATS Portal	https://nats.education.gov.in/
IISER TVM Official Website	https://www.iisertvm.ac.in

Frequently Asked Questions

Question	Answer
Q1. What is the last date to apply?	25 November 2026, 5:00 PM
Q2. Who is eligible?	Indian nationals with regular-mode MLISc degree (60% marks) completed in 2022 or later
Q3. What is the age limit?	UR: 28 years, OBC: 31 years, SC/ST: 33 years (as on 01.11.2026)
Q4. How many vacancies are available?	4 (all in Library and Information Science)
Q5. What is the stipend?	₹16,150 per month
Q6. How do I apply?	Online through Google Form + NATS Portal registration
Q7. What is the selection process?	Scrutiny → Document Verification/Written Test → Interview
Q8. Is prior apprenticeship experience allowed?	No — must not have completed 1+ year apprenticeship or be undergoing apprenticeship elsewhere
Q9. What is the advertisement number?	IISERTVM/NAT/AT/2026/002
Q10. Is there an application fee?	No fee mentioned

Final Call-to-Action

Step	Action
1	Visit https://www.iisertvm.ac.in/files/read/opening-library_apprentices-2026-11-11
2	Register on NATS Portal at https://nats.education.gov.in/
3	Fill Google Form at https://forms.gle/oPmdxZAebHkhDxyk9
4	Upload required documents
5	Submit before 25 November 2026, 5:00 PM
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