Instrumentation Limited ITI Pass Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Apply for 9 vacant positions, Instrumentation Limited, a Central Public Sector Enterprise (CPSE) under the Ministry of Heavy Industries, is one of the country’s leading manufacturers of control valves.
The company invites applications from qualified and experienced professionals for engagement under Fixed Term Employment (FTE) in the Worker Category at its Palakkad unit.
The engagement will initially be for a period of 2 years and may be extended for an additional 2 years, subject to satisfactory performance, business requirements, and the terms and conditions of the Company.
Candidates meeting the required educational qualifications and work experience are encouraged to apply.
Interested candidates should submit their applications in the prescribed application form, along with self-attested copies of all relevant certificates and documents, by post to:
Manager (P&A)
Instrumentation Limited
Kanjikode West
Palakkad – 678 623, Kerala
The application must reach the above address on or before 26.10.2026 by 5:00 PM.
Candidates are requested to clearly mention the name of the post applied for in the application form and on the application envelope, wherever applicable.
Applications received after the prescribed deadline will not be considered.
Candidates interested in applying are encouraged to thoroughly review the official notification before submitting their applications to ensure they meet all requirements. The official notification and website links are provided below in the article please read carefully.
ITI (Turner) Pass with National Apprenticeship Certificate
Minimum 10 years’ experience in any Control/Butterfly Valve manufacturing company, with hands-on experience in heavy-duty lathes and CNC turning centres.
Machinist Gr. ‘C’ – 1 No.
₹14,700–86,000
ITI (Machinist) Pass with National Apprenticeship Certificate
Minimum 10 years’ experience in any Control/Butterfly Valve manufacturing company, with experience in milling, drilling, slotting machines and machining centres.
Fitter Gr. ‘C’ – 1 No.
₹14,700–86,000
ITI (Fitter) Pass with National Apprenticeship Certificate
Minimum 10 years’ experience in Control/Butterfly Valve manufacturing, assembly and testing, including pneumatic tubing of valve accessories.
Electrician Gr. ‘C’ – 1 No.
₹14,700–86,000
ITI (Electrician) Pass with National Apprenticeship Certificate
Minimum 10 years’ experience in any Control/Butterfly Valve manufacturing company, with experience in electrical actuator wiring and testing, as well as wiring of power cylinder accessories.
Welder Gr. ‘C’ – 1 No.
₹14,700–86,000
ITI (Welder) Pass with National Apprenticeship Certificate
Minimum 10 years’ experience in any Control/Butterfly Valve manufacturing company, with experience in hardfacing, heat treatment, welding joints, flow element welding and SS cladding.
Electronics Mechanic Gr. ‘C’ – 1 No.
₹14,700–86,000
ITI (Electronics Mechanic) Pass with National Apprenticeship Certificate
Minimum 10 years’ experience in any Control/Butterfly Valve manufacturing company, with experience in limit switches and junction box wiring of valve accessories.
2
Quality Control – 1 No.
Max. 42 years as on date of advertisement
Turner Gr. ‘C’ – 1 No.
₹14,700–86,000
ITI (Turner) Pass with National Apprenticeship Certificate
Minimum 10 years’ experience in inward material inspection of pressure vessel parts in the control valve industry. Candidate must have NDT Level-II certification in RT, UT, MPI and LPT, along with sufficient practical experience in these inspections.
3
Plant Maintenance – 1 No.
Max. 42 years as on date of advertisement
Diesel Mechanic Gr. ‘C’ – 1 No.
₹14,700–86,000
ITI (Diesel Mechanic) Pass with National Apprenticeship Certificate
Minimum 10 years’ relevant industrial experience in the mechanical maintenance section of a plant maintenance department, preferably in a Control Valve/Industrial Valve manufacturing company or similar engineering manufacturing industry. Candidate should be well-versed in preventive and breakdown maintenance, mechanical troubleshooting, alignment, lubrication, replacement of bearings and other mechanical components, and restoration of machinery to service.
Persons with Benchmark Disability (PwD) having a minimum of 40% disability
10 years
4
Ex-Servicemen
As per Government guidelines
The reservation for the posts is as below
Category
No. of Vacancies
UR
7
OBC
1
SC
1
Total
9
Application & Processing Fee
Candidates are required to submit a non-refundable Demand Draft (DD) along with the application:
Category
Application/Processing Fee
General / EWS / OBC
₹500
SC / ST
₹250
PwD
No fee
The DD should be Account Payee, drawn in favour of Instrumentation Limited, and payable at Palakkad through any Scheduled Bank.
No other mode of payment will be accepted.
Applications without the required DD (except PwD candidates) will be rejected.
Candidates should write their name and address on the back of the DD.
General Conditions
The positions are temporary and purely on a fixed-term basis. They do not offer any right to permanent/regular employment with Instrumentation Limited.
Only Indian Nationals are eligible to apply.
Candidates working in Government, Public Sector, Semi-Government or Autonomous organisations must apply through the proper channel or submit a No Objection Certificate (NOC) at the time of the written/practical test.
Candidates must meet all the required qualification, experience and other eligibility criteria as on the date of advertisement.
Meeting the eligibility criteria does not guarantee a call for the written/practical test. The Management may shortlist candidates, raise eligibility standards, or reject applications without assigning a reason.
Selection Process:
Written Test – 40 marks: Questions based on the candidate’s ITI trade/subject.
Practical Test – 60 marks: Trade-related practical work conducted at Instrumentation Limited, Palakkad.
Appointment will be subject to verification of caste, character and antecedents, wherever applicable.
SC/ST/OBC (Non-Creamy Layer)/PwD/Ex-Servicemen/Minority/EWS candidates must submit valid certificates issued by the competent authority. The category mentioned in the application cannot be changed later.
Shortlisted candidates must produce their original certificates/documents during document verification, particularly those relating to age, qualification and experience.
Candidates attending the written/practical test will be eligible for TA (Travelling Allowance) equivalent to III AC train fare by the shortest route, subject to submission of valid travel proof. If original documents required for verification are not produced, the candidate will not be permitted to appear for the test and no TA will be paid.
Incomplete applications or applications not submitted in the prescribed format will be rejected.
Any false or incorrect information may lead to rejection at any stage, including after engagement.
Any form of canvassing or outside influence for selection will result in disqualification.
Instrumentation Limited will not be responsible for any injury, loss or damage suffered by a candidate during the selection process or travel.
Selected candidates must accept the offer within one week of receiving it. Otherwise, the offer may be given to the next candidate in order of merit.
The Management reserves the right to call or not call any candidate for the selection process. No correspondence regarding rejection due to ineligibility will be entertained.
The Company will not be responsible for delayed or non-receipt of applications.
Information regarding the written/practical test and other stages will be communicated through e-mail and Speed Post.
The decision of the Management regarding selection will be final and binding.
Any legal dispute will be subject to the jurisdiction of Palakkad, Kerala.
How to Apply?
Visit the Company’s website and download the prescribed application form.
Candidates can apply for only one post.
Fill in the application form carefully. Once submitted, the application cannot be modified.
Candidates must provide a valid e-mail ID and mobile number and keep them active for at least one year. Regularly check the e-mail for updates from the Company.
Send the duly filled and signed application along with:
Prescribed Demand Draft, wherever applicable.
Self-attested copies of certificates/documents relating to qualification, age, category and experience.
A recent passport-size photograph affixed in the space provided.
Place the application in a sealed envelope clearly mentioning “Application for the Post of __________” and send it to:
Manager (P&A)
Instrumentation Limited
Kanjikode West
Palakkad – 678 623, Kerala
The application must reach the above address on or before 26.10.2026.
Applications may be sent only through Ordinary Post, Speed Post, Registered Post or Courier.
Applications sent by Fax, E-mail or by hand will not be accepted.
Requests to change the mailing address, category or discipline/post mentioned in the application will not be entertained.
Candidates should ensure that all required documents are enclosed before sending the application.
Note: for more and complete details please check the notification below.
What is the application fee for the FTE recruitment?
The application fee is ₹500 for General, EWS and OBC candidates and ₹250 for SC/ST candidates. PwD candidates are exempted from paying the fee.
What is the selection process?
The selection process consists of a Written Test (40 marks) followed by a Practical Test (60 marks). The practical test will be conducted at Instrumentation Limited, Palakkad.
Can I apply for more than one post?
No. Candidates can apply for only one post under this recruitment.
How and where should I submit my application?
Candidates must download the prescribed application form, fill it in carefully, attach the required documents and Demand Draft (where applicable), and send it by Ordinary Post, Speed Post, Registered Post or Courier to:
The completed application must reach Instrumentation Limited on or before 26 October 2026. Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.
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