Directorate General of Training, Govt of India, Craft Instructor Training Course (CITS) - Various Courses Admission - All India Common Entrance Test (AICET) - 2026-27

Short Info : Directorate General of Training, Govt of India has released the notification for Craft Instructor Training Course (CITS) - Various Courses Admission - All India Common Entrance Test (AICET) - 2026-27. The candidates who are interested to apply for this Vacancy can apply online from 18 April, 2026 to 10 May, 2026 Till 6:00 PM. Read the notification to know the eligibility conditions for the recruitment, information about the post, selection process, salary scale and all other information.

Important Dates

Application Start Date

18 April, 2026

Last Date For Applying Online

10 May, 2026 Till 6:00 PM

Last Date For Paying Exam Fees

10 May, 2026

Exam Date

31 May, 2026

Admit Card for Exam

10 June, 2026

Eligibility Details

Minimum Age

18 Years

Maximum Age

Application Fees Info

General / Category Candidates

300 Rs./-

SC / ST / PH / EWS / Women Candidates

200 Rs./-

Counselling Fees

500 Rs./-

Payment Mode

Online Through Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking.

Vacancy Info

Directorate General of Training, Govt of India, Craft Instructor Training Course (CITS) - Various Courses Admission - All India Common Entrance Test (AICET) - 2026-27
S.No	CITS Trade Name	Entry Qualification (Summary)	Equivalent CTS (ITI) Trades	No. of Mapped Trades
1	Aeronautical Structure and Equipment Fitter	Degree/Diploma in Aeronautical/Mechanical Engineering OR 10th + NTC in same trade.	Aeronautical Structure & Equipment Fitter	1
2	Architectural Draughtsman	Degree/Diploma in Architecture OR 10th + NTC in same trade.	Architectural Draughtsman	1
3	Catering & Hospitality	Degree/Diploma in Hotel Management/Catering Technology OR 10th + NTC in same trade.	Catering & Hospitality Assistant, Food Production (General), Food & Beverage Service Assistant, Housekeeper, Front Office Assistant, Baker & Confectioner, Hospital Housekeeping	7
4	Computer Aided Embroidery and Designing	Degree/Diploma in Fashion & Apparel/Textile OR 10th + NTC in same trade.	Computer Aided Embroidery and Designing	1
5	Computer Hardware & Network Maintenance	Degree/Diploma in Computer Science/IT/Electronics OR 10th + NTC in same trade.	Computer Hardware & Network Maintenance, Information and Communication Technology System Maintenance	2
6	Computer Software Applications	Degree/Diploma in Computer Science/IT/MCA/BCA OR 10th + NTC in COPA/IT/Data Mgmt.	Computer Operator and Programming Assistant, Database System Assistant, Artificial Intelligence Programming Assistant, Cyber Security Assistant, Data Annotation Assistant, Data Entry Operator, Computer Operator and Programming Assistant (for Visually Impaired), Software Testing Assistant	8
7	Cosmetology	Degree/Diploma in Beauty Culture/Cosmetology OR 10th + NTC in same trade.	Cosmetology, Hair & Skin Care (for Visually Impaired)	2
8	Desktop Publishing Operator	Degree/Diploma in Engineering with Printing Technology OR 10th + NTC in same trade.	Desktop Publishing Operator, Desktop Publishing Operator (for Visually Impaired)	2
9	Draughtsman Civil	Degree/Diploma in Civil Engineering OR 10th + NTC in same trade.	Draughtsman Civil, Civil Engineering Assistant, Geo - Informatics Assistant, Mason (Building Constructor)	4
10	Draughtsman (Mechanical)	Degree/Diploma in Mechanical Engineering OR 10th + NTC in same trade.	Draughtsman (Mechanical), Additive Manufacturing (3D Printing) Technician, CAM Programmer, Engineering Design Technician, Virtual Analysis and Designer - FEM (Finite Element Method)	5
11	Dress Making	Degree/Diploma in Fashion & Apparel Technology OR 10th + NTC in same trade.	Dress Making	1
12	Electrician	Degree/Diploma in Electrical/Electrical & Electronics OR 10th + NTC in same trade.	Electrician, Wireman, Small Hydro Power Plant Technician, Solar Technician (Electrical), Wind Plant Technician	5
13	Electrician - Power Distribution	Degree/Diploma in Electrical/Electrical & Electronics OR 10th + NTC in same trade.	Electrician - Power Distribution	1
14	Electronics Mechanic	Degree/Diploma in Electronics/ECE/Instrumentation OR 10th + NTC in same trade.	Electronics Mechanic, Technician Power Electronics System, Mechanic Consumer Electronic Appliances, Smartphone Technician Cum App Tester, Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) Technician, Internet of Things (Smart Agriculture), Internet of Things (Smart City), Internet of Things (Smart Healthcare), Semiconductor Technician, Technician Electronics System Design & Repair, Technician Medical Electronics, 5G Network Technician, Drone Pilot (Junior), Drone Technician, Fiber to Home Technician	15
15	Fashion Design and Technology	Degree/Diploma in Fashion & Apparel Technology OR 10th + NTC in same trade.	Fashion Design and Technology	1
16	Fitter	Degree/Diploma in Mechanical/Production Engineering OR 10th + NTC in same trade.	Fitter, Food Processing Equipment Technician, Marine fitter	3
17	Foundryman	Degree/Diploma in Mechanical/Metallurgy OR 10th + NTC in same trade.	Foundryman, Refractory Technician	2
18	Fruits & Vegetables Processing	Degree/Diploma in Food Technology/Fruits & Vegetables OR 10th + NTC in same trade.	Fruits & Vegetables Processing	1
19	Information Technology	Degree/Diploma in Computer Science/IT/Electronics OR 10th + NTC in same trade.	Information Technology	1
20	Instrument Mechanic	Degree/Diploma in Instrumentation/Electronics OR 10th + NTC in same trade.	Instrument Mechanic, Instrument Mechanic (Chemical Plant), Industrial Robotics and Digital Manufacturing Technician, Manufacturing Process Control & Automation Technician, Technician Mechatronics, Textile Mechatronics	6
21	Interior Design & Decoration	Degree/Diploma in Interior Design/Architecture OR 10th + NTC in same trade.	Interior Design & Decoration	1
22	Machinist & Operator Advance Machine Tool	Degree/Diploma in Mechanical/Production OR 10th + NTC in same trade.	Machinist, Operator Advance Machine Tool, CNC Machining Technician, Metal Cutting Attendant (for Visually Impaired)	4
23	Machinist Grinder	Degree/Diploma in Mechanical/Production OR 10th + NTC in same trade.	Machinist Grinder	1
24	Mechanic Agricultural Machinery	Degree/Diploma in Agriculture/Mechanical OR 10th + NTC in same trade.	Mechanic Agricultural Machinery	1
25	Mechanic Diesel	Degree/Diploma in Mechanical/Automobile OR 10th + NTC in same trade.	Mechanic Diesel, Marine Engine Fitter	2
26	Mechanic Machine Tool Maintenance	Degree/Diploma in Mechanical Engineering OR 10th + NTC in same trade.	Mechanic Machine Tool Maintenance	1
27	Mechanic Motor Vehicle	Degree/Diploma in Automobile/Mechanical OR 10th + NTC in same trade.	Mechanic Motor Vehicle, Mechanic Auto Electrical & Electronics, Mechanic Two & Three -Wheeler, Driver cum Mechanic (LMV), Mechanic Electric Vehicle	5
28	Mechanic Refrigeration & Air-conditioning	Degree/Diploma in Mechanical/RAC Engineering OR 10th + NTC in same trade.	Mechanic Refrigeration & Air -conditioning, Central Air condition Plant Mechanic	2
29	Mechanic Tractor	Degree/Diploma in Agriculture/Mechanical/Automobile OR 10th + NTC in same trade.	Mechanic Tractor	1
30	Office Management	Degree in Any Stream/Diploma in Office Management OR NTC/NAC in Secretarial Assistant.	Stenographer Secretarial Assistant (English), Secretarial Practice (English), Human Resource Executive, Marketing Executive	4
31	Painting Technology	Degree/Diploma in Mechanical/Chemical/Civil OR 10th + NTC in same trade.	Domestic Painter, Industrial Painter, Painter (General), Mechanic Auto Body Painting	4
32	Plumber	Degree/Diploma in Civil/Mechanical Engineering OR 10th + NTC in same trade.	Plumber	1
33	Reading of drawing and Arithmetic	Degree/Diploma in Any Engineering Branch OR 10th + NTC in Any Engineering Trade.	All Engineering Group of Trades	1
34	Secretarial Practice (Hindi)	Degree in Any Stream + Hindi Shorthand OR NTC/NAC in Stenographer (Hindi).	Stenographer Secretarial Assistant (Hindi)	1
35	Sewing Technology	Degree/Diploma in Fashion & Apparel Tech OR 10th + NTC in Sewing Tech.	Sewing Technology, Cutting and Sewing (for Visually Impaired)	2
36	Sheet Metal Worker	Degree/Diploma in Mechanical Engineering OR 10th + NTC in same trade.	Sheet Metal Worker, Mechanic Auto Body Repair	2
37	Surface Ornamentation Techniques	Degree/Diploma in Fashion/Apparel OR 10th + NTC in Embroidery.	Surface Ornamentation Techniques (Embroidery), Hand Embroidery Artisan, Basohli Painting Artist, Carpet Weaving Artisan - Handloom	4
38	Surveyor	Degree/Diploma in Civil Engineering OR 10th + NTC in same trade.	Surveyor	1
39	Tool and Die Maker	Degree/Diploma in Mechanical/Production OR 10th + NTC in same trade.	Tool & Die Maker (Dies & Moulds), Tool and Die Maker (Press Tools, Jigs & Fixtures)	2
40	Turner	Degree/Diploma in Mechanical/Production OR 10th + NTC in same trade.	Turner	1
41	Welder	Degree/Diploma in Mechanical/Production/Metallurgy OR 10th + NTC in same trade.	Welder, Welder (GMAW & GTAW), Welder (Pipe), Welder (Structural), Welder (Fabrication & Fitting), Welder (Welding & Inspection)	6
42	Wood Work Technician	Degree/Diploma in Mechanical/Production/Industrial/Civil OR 10th + NTC in same trade.	Wood Work Technician, Wood Carving Artisan	2

How to Apply

Online Registration : Visit the official NIMI registration portal (nimionlineadmission.in) and create a user ID using your email and mobile number.
Profile Completion : Fill in your personal details, including your full name, date of birth, and permanent address as per your Aadhaar card.
Academic & Technical Qualifications : Enter your academic scores (10th/12th) and technical details (ITI/Diploma/Degree) and select your relevant CITS trade.
Document Upload : Upload scanned copies of your photograph, signature, and essential certificates (Community, PH, and Qualification certificates).
Selection of Exam Centers : Choose four preferred examination centers in order of priority from the list of available AICET centers across India.
Fee Payment : Pay the entrance examination fee (₹500 for General/OBC; ₹300 for SC/ST/PH/EWS/Women) via the online payment gateway.
Final Submission : Review all entered information for accuracy and submit the application to generate your registration number and acknowledgment slip.

Selection Process

Entrance Examination (AICET) : Candidates must appear for the All India Common Entrance Test, which is a Computer Based Test (CBT) assessing technical knowledge and general aptitude.
Merit List Generation : A merit list is prepared based on the marks obtained in the AICET, following the minimum qualifying cut-offs (33 for General, 29 for OBC/EWS, and 20 for SC/ST/PH).
Online Counseling (Choice Filling) : Qualified candidates log in to the portal to select their preferred National Skill Training Institutes (NSTIs) or Institute of Training of Trainers (IToTs) based on available seat matrix.
Seat Allotment : Seats are automatically allotted in multiple rounds (Round 1, Round 2, and Mop-up) based on the candidate's merit rank, category reservation, and choice of institute.
Provisional Admission : Allotted candidates must visit the nearest NSTI for physical document verification to secure a provisional admission letter.
Final Physical Reporting : Candidates report to their final allotted institute on the scheduled date to complete the remaining admission formalities and commence the training session.

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