The Society for Applied Microwave Electronics Engineering and Research (SAMEER), a Government of India R&D Organisation under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), located at IIT-B Campus, Powai, Mumbai – 400076, has released Advertisement No. 09/2026 inviting eligible candidates for a walk-in interview for 35 Apprentice Trainee posts – 27 Graduate Apprentice Trainees and 8 Diploma Apprentice Trainees – under the Apprentices Act, 1961, across six disciplines. The walk-in is discipline-specific: Electronics and Telecommunication (Graduate and Diploma) on 24 August 2026 and Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Commerce and Physics (Graduate) on 25 August 2026. Candidates must report by 9:00 AM – no entry is allowed after 10:00 AM. Minimum qualification is 55% marks in the relevant degree or diploma, passed within the last 5 years, and candidates must be within 25 years of age. A critical prerequisite: candidates must be registered on the NATS portal and approved by BOAT (Board of Apprenticeship Training), Mumbai before attending. Stipend is Rs. 12,300 per month for Graduate and Rs. 10,900 per month for Diploma apprentices. There is no application fee and no obligation of employment after training.
Important Note: Three things every eligible candidate must complete before 24 or 25 August 2026. First, NATS portal registration and BOAT Mumbai approval are mandatory prerequisites – you cannot be considered at the walk-in without this. If you are not yet registered on nats.education.gov.in or your BOAT Mumbai approval is pending, attend to this immediately – it takes time to complete and approval may not be instant. Arriving at SAMEER without NATS registration and BOAT approval means you will not be processed. Second, report by 9:00 AM on the correct day for your discipline – the cut-off for entry is 10:00 AM without exception. Electronics and Telecommunication candidates (both Graduate and Diploma) attend on 24 August; all others (Mechanical, Computer Science, Commerce, Physics) attend on 25 August. Going on the wrong day means not being considered. Third, candidates who have completed 1 year or more of post-qualification work experience or training are not eligible – this is a core condition of the Apprentices Act. If you have been employed or have already undergone apprenticeship training in the same qualification level after completing your degree or diploma, you do not qualify.
SAMEER Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Society for Applied Microwave Electronics Engineering and Research (SAMEER), Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India |
| Advertisement No. | 09/2026 |
| Post | Graduate Apprentice Trainee and Diploma Apprentice Trainee |
| Total Vacancies | 35 (27 Graduate + 8 Diploma) |
| Location | SAMEER, IIT-B Campus, Powai, Mumbai – 400076 |
| Minimum Marks | 55% in the qualifying degree or diploma |
| Qualifying Exam | Must have been passed within the last 5 years |
| Age Limit | Within 25 years of age |
| NATS and BOAT Prerequisite | Must be registered on NATS portal and approved by BOAT Mumbai before attending |
| Application Mode | Walk-in Interview |
| Application Fee | None |
| Stipend | Rs. 12,300 per month (Graduate); Rs. 10,900 per month (Diploma) |
| Facilities | Subsidised canteen food and bus facilities |
| Post-Training Employment | No obligation by SAMEER |
| TA or DA | Not provided for interview or any stage |
| Official Website | sameer.gov.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date and Time |
|---|---|
| Walk-in Interview – Electronics and Telecommunication Graduate and Diploma Apprentice | 24 August 2026, 9:00 AM onwards (no entry after 10:00 AM) |
| Walk-in Interview – Mechanical, Computer Science, Commerce and Physics Graduate Apprentice | 25 August 2026, 9:00 AM onwards (no entry after 10:00 AM) |
| Venue | SAMEER, IIT-B Campus, Powai, Mumbai – 400076 |
Vacancy Details
| S. No. | Discipline | Category | Vacancies | Stipend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering | Graduate Apprentice | 16 | Rs. 12,300 per month |
| 2 | Computer Science and IT Engineering | Graduate Apprentice | 2 | Rs. 12,300 per month |
| 3 | Mechanical Engineering | Graduate Apprentice | 2 | Rs. 12,300 per month |
| 4 | Commerce (B.Com) | Graduate Apprentice | 4 | Rs. 12,300 per month |
| 5 | Physics (B.Sc Physics) | Graduate Apprentice | 3 | Rs. 12,300 per month |
| 6 | Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering | Diploma Apprentice | 8 | Rs. 10,900 per month |
| Total | 35 |
Day-wise Walk-in Schedule
| Walk-in Day | Disciplines |
|---|---|
| 24 August 2026 | Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering – Graduate (16 posts) AND Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering – Diploma (8 posts) |
| 25 August 2026 | Mechanical Engineering Graduate (2), Computer Science and IT Graduate (2), Commerce Graduate (4), Physics Graduate (3) |
Eligibility Criteria
| Particulars | Requirements |
|---|---|
| Educational Qualification | BE or BTech in relevant engineering discipline, OR Diploma in Electronics or Electronics and Telecommunication, OR B.Com, OR B.Sc in Physics |
| Minimum Marks | 55% in the qualifying degree or diploma (all years or final year aggregate as applicable) |
| Qualifying Exam Passed | Within the last 5 years from the date of the walk-in |
| Age | Within 25 years of age |
| NATS and BOAT | Must be registered on the NATS (National Apprenticeship Training Scheme) portal and approved by BOAT (Board of Apprenticeship Training), Mumbai |
| Post-Qualification Experience | Candidates who have completed 1 year or more of post-qualification work experience or apprenticeship training are NOT eligible |
| Reservation | As per the Apprentices Act, 1961 (as amended), Apprenticeship Rules, 1992 (as amended) and Apprenticeship (Amendment) Rules, 2015. SC, ST, OBC, PwD and EWS certificates must be in the prescribed Government of India format |
Stipend and Facilities
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Graduate Apprentice Trainee Stipend | Rs. 12,300 per month |
| Diploma Apprentice Trainee Stipend | Rs. 10,900 per month |
| Canteen | Subsidised canteen food available |
| Bus | Bus facilities available |
| Post-Training Employment | SAMEER has no obligation to offer employment after training; apprentices cannot claim any right to employment |
| TA or DA | No travel allowance or daily allowance for interview or any subsequent stage |
| Medical Fitness | Medical fitness certificate from a Government hospital required before joining |
Application Fee
No application fee of any kind.
Documents Required at the Walk-in
Carry originals and one set of photocopies of the following:
- Duly filled BOAT Application Form (download from sameer.gov.in)
- 10th Standard Marksheet and Certificate
- 12th Standard Marksheet and Certificate
- Qualifying Exam Passing Certificate (Degree or Diploma or B.Com or B.Sc)
- Qualifying Exam Marksheets for all years
- Date of Birth Proof (Aadhaar Card, PAN Card or Birth Certificate)
- 2 recent passport-size photographs
- Caste Certificate in prescribed Government format (SC, ST, OBC, PwD, EWS) if applicable
- Experience Certificates, if any
- NATS Registration confirmation and BOAT Mumbai approval proof
How to Attend the SAMEER Apprentice Walk-in 2026
- Register on the NATS portal at nats.education.gov.in and ensure your application is approved by BOAT (Board of Apprenticeship Training), Mumbai before the walk-in date. This step is mandatory and must be completed in advance.
- Download the official BOAT Application Form from the official SAMEER website – Click Here – and fill it completely.
- Download and read the official notification PDF – Click Here
- Gather all original documents and one set of photocopies listed above.
- On 24 August 2026 (Electronics and Telecommunication candidates) or 25 August 2026 (all other disciplines), report at SAMEER, IIT-B Campus, Powai, Mumbai – 400076 by 9:00 AM. Entry is closed at 10:00 AM.
- Submit documents at the venue, attend document verification and the walk-in interview.
- Selected candidates must submit a medical fitness certificate from a Government hospital before joining.
How to reach SAMEER: Nearest railway stations are Vikhroli and Kanjur Marg. BEST buses are available from Andheri, Goregaon, Borivali, Vikhroli and Kanjur Marg up to IIT Gate. The SAMEER office is located approximately 2 km inside the IIT Campus from the Main Gate.
Important Instructions
- NATS portal registration and BOAT Mumbai approval are mandatory before attending. Without these, you will not be processed.
- Report by 9:00 AM. No entry after 10:00 AM without exception.
- Attend on the correct day for your discipline. Wrong-day attendance is not considered.
- Candidates with 1 year or more of post-qualification work experience or apprenticeship are NOT eligible.
- No TA or DA is paid for the interview or any other stage.
- No employment guarantee after the apprenticeship. SAMEER has no obligation to absorb apprentices.
- Medical fitness certificate from a Government hospital is required before joining.
- For queries: Email estt@sameer.gov.in | Phone: 022-2572 7158 or 022-2572 7115
Important Links
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Official Notification PDF | Click Here |
| Download BOAT Application Form | Click Here |
| NATS Portal (Registration Required) | Click Here |
| SAMEER Official Website | Click Here |
SAMEER Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – FAQs
Q1. What is SAMEER Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
✅ It is Advertisement No. 09/2026 by the Society for Applied Microwave Electronics Engineering and Research (SAMEER), a Government of India R&D organisation under MeitY at IIT-B Campus, Powai, Mumbai, for 35 Apprentice Trainee posts (27 Graduate + 8 Diploma) across 6 disciplines, under the Apprentices Act, 1961, through a walk-in interview on 24 and 25 August 2026.
Q2. When and where is the walk-in and which discipline on which day?
✅ 24 August 2026 at 9:00 AM: Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering Graduate (16 posts) and Diploma (8 posts). 25 August 2026 at 9:00 AM: Mechanical Engineering Graduate (2), Computer Science and IT Graduate (2), Commerce Graduate (4) and Physics Graduate (3). Venue: SAMEER, IIT-B Campus, Powai, Mumbai – 400076. No entry after 10:00 AM on either day.
Q3. Is NATS registration mandatory before attending?
✅ Yes, absolutely. Candidates must be registered on the NATS portal (nats.education.gov.in) and approved by BOAT (Board of Apprenticeship Training), Mumbai before attending the walk-in. Candidates without NATS registration and BOAT approval will not be processed.
Q4. What is the eligibility in terms of marks, age and passing year?
✅ Minimum 55% marks in the qualifying degree or diploma; qualified exam must have been passed within the last 5 years; and candidate must be within 25 years of age as on the walk-in date.
Q5. Can candidates with work experience after their degree apply?
✅ No. Candidates who have completed 1 year or more of post-qualification work experience or apprenticeship training after their degree or diploma are NOT eligible under the Apprentices Act, 1961.
Q6. What is the stipend and is there an application fee?
✅ Rs. 12,300 per month for Graduate Apprentice trainees and Rs. 10,900 per month for Diploma Apprentice trainees. There is no application fee of any kind. Subsidised canteen food and bus facilities are also provided.
Q7. Will I get a job at SAMEER after the apprenticeship?
✅ No. SAMEER has no obligation to offer employment after the training period, and apprentices cannot claim any right to employment. This is purely a training apprenticeship under the Apprentices Act.
Q8. What documents must I carry to the walk-in?
✅ Duly filled BOAT Application Form, 10th and 12th marksheets and certificates, qualifying degree or diploma passing certificate and all year marksheets, date of birth proof (Aadhaar, PAN or Birth Certificate), 2 passport photographs, caste or disability or EWS certificate if applicable, experience certificates if any, and NATS registration and BOAT Mumbai approval proof. Carry originals plus one photocopy set.
Q9. How do I reach SAMEER at IIT-B Campus, Powai?
✅ By train: Alight at Vikhroli or Kanjur Marg railway station. By bus: BEST buses run from Andheri, Goregaon, Borivali, Vikhroli and Kanjur Marg up to IIT Gate. The SAMEER office is approximately 2 km inside the IIT Campus from the Main Gate.
Q10. Who is SAMEER and what does it do?
✅ SAMEER (Society for Applied Microwave Electronics Engineering and Research) is a Government of India R&D organisation under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY). It conducts research and development in the field of microwave electronics, electromagnetic compatibility, medical electronics, and related areas. It is located on the IIT Bombay campus at Powai, Mumbai.
Disclaimer
The information above relates to Advertisement No. 09/2026 issued by the Society for Applied Microwave Electronics Engineering and Research (SAMEER), Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, Government of India, IIT-B Campus, Powai, Mumbai, for 35 Apprentice Trainee posts under the Apprentices Act, 1961, as published on the official SAMEER website sameer.gov.in. NATS portal registration and BOAT Mumbai approval are mandatory prerequisites. Walk-in is on 24 August 2026 (Electronics and Telecommunication) and 25 August 2026 (Mechanical, CS, Commerce, Physics). No entry after 10:00 AM. No employment obligation after training. All links above lead only to the official SAMEER website and the official NATS Government of India portal.
