Gandhinagar Recruitment 2026 – Apply Offline for 38 Apprentice Posts

Gandhinagar Recruitment 2026 notification has been released by the Government Central Printing Press, Gandhinagar for 38 Apprentice vacancies under the Apprentices Act, 1961. This recruitment is a great opportunity for candidates who have passed Standard 9 or Standard 10 (Science stream) and are looking for government apprenticeship training in Gujarat.

Interested candidates must apply offline through postal mode, and the last date to submit the application is 31 January 2026.

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Gandhinagar Recruitment 2026 – Overview

Particular	Details
Recruiting Authority	Government Central Printing Press, Gandhinagar
Post Type	Apprentice
Trade Name	Book Binder, O.M. Sheen Minder
Total Vacancies	38
Job Location	Gandhinagar, Gujarat
Application Mode	Offline (Postal)
Last Date to Apply	31 January 2026

Trade-Wise Vacancy & Qualification Details

Trade	Vacancies	Reservation	Educational Qualification
Book Binder	28	UR-22, ST-04, PwD-02	Std 9 Pass
O.M. Sheen Minder	10	UR-08, ST-02	Std 10 Pass (Science)
Total	38	—	—

Special Note:
Candidates who have completed ITI in Book Binder trade will get one-year relaxation in the apprenticeship training period.

Eligibility Criteria – Gandhinagar Recruitment 2026

Age Limit (As on 31-01-2026)

Minimum Age: 14 Years
Maximum Age: 25 Years

Age relaxation will be provided to reserved category candidates as per Gujarat Government rules.

Stipend Details

Selected candidates will receive a monthly stipend as prescribed under the Apprentices Act, 1961.

Application Fee

No application fee is required for this recruitment.

Selection Process – Gandhinagar Recruitment 2026

The selection will be carried out in the following stages:

Merit List – Based on marks obtained in Std 9 / Std 10
Document Verification – Verification of original certificates
Medical Examination – Final selection subject to medical fitness

How to Apply for Gandhinagar Recruitment 2026 (Offline)

Follow the steps below carefully to apply:

Step 1: Register on Apprenticeship Portal

Visit apprenticeshipindia.gov.in
Complete NAPS registration
Note down your Registration Number (mandatory)

Step 2: Prepare Application Letter

Write a simple application mentioning:

Trade applied for
Full name
Complete postal address
Mobile number
NAPS Registration Number

Step 3: Attach Required Documents

Attach self-attested copies of:

Date of Birth proof
Educational qualification certificates
Caste certificate (if applicable)
Apprenticeship portal registration proof

Step 4: Send Application by Post

Send the complete application to the following address before 31 January 2026:

To,
The General Manager
Government Central Printing Press
(Sarkari Madhyastha Mudranalay)
Sector-29, Gandhinagar – 382029

Important Dates

Event	Date
Last Date to Apply Offline	31 January 2026
Interview / Further Process	To be announced

Important Links

Download Official Notification	Click here
NAPS Registration	Click here
Home Page	Click here

Why Apply for Gandhinagar Apprenticeship 2026?

Government apprenticeship opportunity
Skill-based technical training
No application fee
Ideal for 9th & 10th pass candidates
Valuable experience in government printing & publishing sector

Conclusion

The Gandhinagar Recruitment 2026 is an excellent opportunity for young candidates to gain hands-on apprenticeship training in a reputed government organization. Interested candidates should complete the offline application process well before the last date to avoid postal delays.