CITS Admission Trades and their qualifications 2026
CITS Admission Trades and their qualifications 2026: CITS Admission 2026 उन candidates के लिए है जो ITI/Diploma/Degree करके instructor (Teacher) बनना चाहते हैं और ITI में नौकरी करना चाहते हैं। CITS में admission के लिए candidate के पास संबंधित trade में ITI (NTC/NAC), Diploma या Degree होना अनिवार्य है। Engineering trades के लिए सामान्यतः ITI/Diploma/Degree in relevant branch मांगा जाता है, जबकि Non-Engineering trades (जैसे Dress Making, Cosmetology, Secretarial Practice आदि) के लिए Graduation, Diploma या संबंधित ITI qualification मान्य होती है।
📚 DGT • Skill India • CITS 2026-27 • Entry Qualification Guide
CITS Trade Entry Qualification 2026 — सभी 41 Trades
Annexure-I | List of CITS Trades and Entry Qualification
ITI / Diploma / Degree — अपना Trade Search करें और Eligibility देखें
ITI / Diploma / Degree — अपना Trade Search करें और Eligibility देखें
📋 41 Trades
🔍 Search करें
🎓 ITI / Diploma / Degree
📅 Session 2026-27
41Total CITS Trades
ITINTC/NAC Eligible
Diploma3-Year Eligible
DegreeB.E./B.Tech. Eligible
📋 CITS Admission 2026-27 — Quick Overview
| Scheme Name | Craft Instructor Training Scheme (CITS) |
|---|---|
| Governing Body | DGT (Directorate General of Training), Skill India |
| Total Trades | 41 Trades |
| Duration | 1 Year |
| Qualification | ITI (NTC/NAC) / 3-Year Diploma / Degree |
| Institutes | NSTI (Govt.) | Private IToT | State IToT |
| Apply | nimionlineadmission.in |
| Session | 2026-27 | AICET: 31 May 2026 |
| Trade-wise Qualification | Official Post-Details Link |
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Note: Appearing candidates (Degree/Diploma/NTC/NAC) को
Provisional Admission मिल सकता है — DGT Order
No. DGT-NSTI025/1/2023 dated 17.04.2025 के अनुसार।
Result Awaited candidates भी Apply कर सकते हैं।
🔍 अपना CITS Trade Search करें — Qualification देखें
सभी 41 Trades दिख रहे हैं
1
Aeronautical Structure & Equipment Fitter
Degree / Diploma (Aero/Mech.) | NTC 10th+2yr
- Degree in Aeronautical / Mechanical Engineering (AICTE/UGC recognized)
- — OR —
- B.Voc in Aeronautical / Mechanical Engineering (AICTE/UGC recognized)
- — OR —
- 3 Year Diploma in Aeronautical / Mechanical Engineering (after 10th)
- — OR —
- Ex-Serviceman (Indian Air Force) — 15 years service in related field
- — OR —
- 10th Class + 2-year NTC in “Aeronautical Structure and Equipment Fitter”
2
Architectural Draughtsman
Degree / Diploma (Architecture) | NTC/NAC 10th+2yr
- Degree in Architecture (AICTE/UGC recognized)
- — OR —
- 3 Year Diploma in Architecture (after 10th)
- — OR —
- Ex-Serviceman (Indian Armed Forces) — 15 years service + DGR equivalency
- — OR —
- 10th Class + 2-year NTC/NAC in “Architectural Draughtsman”
3
Catering & Hospitality
Degree/Diploma (Hotel Mgmt/Catering) | NTC/NAC 1yr
- Master/PG in Hotel Management & Catering Technology / Hospitality / Culinary Art / Food Production etc.
- — OR —
- B.Voc / Degree in Hotel Management & Catering Technology / Hospitality / Culinary Art etc.
- — OR —
- 3 Year Diploma in Hotel Management & Catering / Hospitality / Food Production etc. (after 10th)
- — OR —
- Ex-Serviceman (Indian Armed Forces) — 15 years service
- — OR —
- 10th + 1-year NTC/NAC in Catering & Hospitality / Food Production / Baker & Confectioner etc.
4
Computer Aided Embroidery & Designing
Degree/Diploma (Textile/Fashion) | NTC/NAC 1yr
- Degree in Textile Designing / Fashion Technology / Costume Design & Dress Making
- — OR —
- 3 Year Diploma in Textile Designing / Fashion Technology (after 10th)
- — OR —
- Ex-Serviceman (Indian Armed Forces) — 15 years service
- — OR —
- 10th + 1-year NTC/NAC in “Computer Aided Embroidery & Designing”
5
Computer Hardware & Networking Maintenance
Degree/Diploma (CS/IT/Electronics) | NTC/NAC 1yr
- Degree in Computer Science / IT / Electronics Engineering OR NIELIT “B”
- — OR —
- 3 Year Diploma in Computer Science / IT / Electronics Engineering (after 10th)
- — OR —
- 10th + 1-year NTC/NAC in CHNM or related trades
- — OR —
- Ex-Serviceman — 15 years service
6
Computer Software Application
Degree/Diploma (CS/IT) | NIELIT B | NTC/NAC COPA 1yr
- Degree in Computer Science / Computer Application / IT (AICTE/UGC)
- — OR —
- PG in Computer Science / Computer Application / IT
- — OR —
- NIELIT “B” or equivalent OR PGDCA from UGC recognized University / NIELIT A Level
- — OR —
- 3 Year Diploma in Computer Science / Information Technology (after 10th)
- — OR —
- Ex-Serviceman — 15 years service
- — OR —
- 10th + 1-year NTC/NAC in COPA or DBSA
7
Cosmetology
Degree/Diploma (Cosmetology/Beautician) | NTC/NAC 1yr
- Degree in Cosmetology / Hair & Skin Care / Beautician Courses
- — OR —
- 3 Year Diploma in Cosmetology / Hair & Skin Care / Beautician (after 10th)
- — OR —
- Ex-Serviceman — 15 years service
- — OR —
- 10th + 1-year NTC/NAC in Cosmetology / Hair & Skin Care / Beautician
8
Desktop Publishing Operator
Degree/Diploma (CS/Printing) | NTC/NAC 1yr
- Degree in Computer Science / Computer Application / IT / Printing Technology
- — OR —
- 3 Year Diploma in CS / IT / Printing Technology (after 10th)
- — OR —
- Ex-Serviceman — 15 years service
- — OR —
- 10th + 1-year NTC/NAC in “Desktop Publishing Operator”
9
Draughtsman Civil
Degree/Diploma (Civil Engg.) | NTC/NAC 10th+2yr
- Degree in Civil Engineering (AICTE/UGC recognized)
- — OR —
- 3 Year Diploma in Civil Engineering (after 10th)
- — OR —
- Ex-Serviceman — 15 years service
- — OR —
- 10th + 2-year NTC/NAC in “Draughtsman (Civil)”
10
Draughtsman Mechanical
Degree/Diploma (Mech./Production) | NTC/NAC 10th+2yr
- Degree in Mechanical / Production Engineering (AICTE/UGC)
- — OR —
- 3 Year Diploma in Mechanical / Production Engineering (after 10th)
- — OR —
- Ex-Serviceman — 15 years service
- — OR —
- 10th + 2-year NTC/NAC in “Draughtsman (Mechanical)”
11
Dress Making
Degree/Diploma (Fashion/Costume) | NTC/NAC 1yr
- Degree in Costume Designing & Dress Making / Fashion Designing / Fashion Technology / Apparel Technology
- — OR —
- 3 Year Diploma in same fields (after 10th)
- — OR —
- Ex-Serviceman — 15 years service
- — OR —
- 10th + 1-year NTC/NAC in “Dress Making”
12
⚡ Electrician
Degree/Diploma (Electrical Engg.) | NTC/NAC 10th+2yr
- Degree in Electrical / Electrical & Electronics Engineering (AICTE/UGC)
- — OR —
- 3 Year Diploma in Electrical / Electrical & Electronics Engineering (after 10th)
- — OR —
- Ex-Serviceman — 15 years service
- — OR —
- 10th + 2-year NTC/NAC in “Electrician”
13
Electronics Mechanic
Degree/Diploma (Electronics/E&C) | NTC 10th+2yr
- Degree in Electronics / Electronics & Telecom / E&C Engineering (AICTE/UGC)
- — OR —
- 3 Year Diploma in Electronics / E&C (after 10th, AICTE recognized)
- — OR —
- Ex-Serviceman — 15 years service
- — OR —
- 10th + 2-year NTC in “Electronics Mechanic”
14
Fashion Design & Technology
Degree/Diploma (Fashion) | NTC/NAC 1yr
- Degree in Fashion Technology / Fashion Designing and Technology
- — OR —
- 3 Year Diploma in Fashion Technology / Fashion Designing (after 10th)
- — OR —
- Ex-Serviceman — 15 years service
- — OR —
- 10th + 1-year NTC/NAC in Fashion Design & Technology
15
🔧 Fitter
Degree/Diploma (Mech./Production) | NTC/NAC 10th+2yr
- Degree in Mechanical / Production Engineering (AICTE/UGC)
- — OR —
- 3 Year Diploma in Mechanical / Production Engineering (after 10th)
- — OR —
- Ex-Serviceman — 15 years service
- — OR —
- 10th + 2-year NTC/NAC in “Fitter”
16
Fruits and Vegetable Processing
Degree/Diploma (Food Technology) | NTC/NAC 1yr
- Degree in Food Technology / Food Engineering / Food Processing / Post Harvest Management
- — OR —
- 3 Year Diploma in Food Technology / Food Processing (after 10th)
- — OR —
- Ex-Serviceman — 15 years service
- — OR —
- 10th + 1-year NTC/NAC in “Fruits and Vegetables Processing”
17
Foundryman
Degree/Diploma (Mech./Metallurgy) | NTC/NAC 1yr
- Degree in Mechanical / Metallurgy / Production Engineering / Advanced Diploma in Foundry Technology (AICTE/UGC)
- — OR —
- 3 Year Diploma in Mechanical / Metallurgy / Production Engineering (after 10th)
- — OR —
- Ex-Serviceman — 15 years service
- — OR —
- 10th + 1-year NTC/NAC in “Foundryman”
18
Information Technology
Degree/Diploma (CS/IT/E&C) | NTC/NAC 10th+2yr
- Degree in Computer Science / IT / Electronics & Communication Engineering
- — OR —
- 3 Year Diploma in Computer Science / IT (after 10th)
- — OR —
- Ex-Serviceman — 15 years service
- — OR —
- 10th + 2-year NTC/NAC in “Information Technology”
19
Instrument Mechanic
Degree/Diploma (Instrumentation) | NTC/NAC 10th+2yr
- Degree in Instrumentation / Instrumentation & Control Engineering (AICTE/UGC)
- — OR —
- 3 Year Diploma in Instrumentation / Instrumentation & Control (after 10th)
- — OR —
- Ex-Serviceman — 15 years service
- — OR —
- 10th + 2-year NTC/NAC in “Instrument Mechanic or related trade”
20
Interior Design & Decoration
Degree/Diploma (Interior/Architecture/Civil) | NTC/NAC 1yr
- Degree in Interior Design & Decoration / Architecture / Civil Engineering
- — OR —
- 3 Year Diploma in Interior Design / Architecture / Civil Engineering (after 10th)
- — OR —
- Ex-Serviceman — 15 years service
- — OR —
- 10th + 1-year NTC/NAC in “Interior Design & Decoration”
21
Machinist (Grinder)
Degree/Diploma (Mech./Production) | NTC/NAC 10th+2yr
- Degree in Mechanical / Production Engineering (AICTE/UGC)
- — OR —
- 3 Year Diploma in Mechanical / Production Engineering (after 10th)
- — OR —
- Ex-Serviceman — 15 years service
- — OR —
- 10th + 2-year NTC/NAC in “Machinist (Grinder)”
22
Machinist & Operator Advance Machine Tool
Degree/Diploma (Mech./Mechatronics) | NTC/NAC 10th+2yr
- Degree in Mechanical / Production / Metallurgy / Mechatronics Engineering (AICTE/UGC)
- — OR —
- 3 Year Diploma in Mechanical / Production / Mechatronics (after 10th)
- — OR —
- Ex-Serviceman — 15 years service
- — OR —
- 10th + 2-year NTC/NAC in Machinist trade
23
Mechanic Agricultural Machinery
Degree/Diploma (Agricultural Engg.) | NTC/NAC 10th+2yr
- Degree in Agricultural Engineering (AICTE/UGC)
- — OR —
- 3 Year Diploma in Agricultural Engineering (after 10th)
- — OR —
- Ex-Serviceman — 15 years service
- — OR —
- 10th + 2-year NTC/NAC in “Mechanic Agricultural Machinery”
24
Mechanic (Diesel)
Degree/Diploma (Mech./Auto) | NTC/NAC 1yr | LMV License Required
- Degree in Mechanical / Automobile Engineering (AICTE/UGC)
- — OR —
- 3 Year Diploma in Mechanical / Automobile Engineering (after 10th)
- — OR —
- Ex-Serviceman — 15 years service
- — OR —
- 10th + 1-year NTC/NAC in “Mechanic (Diesel) or related trades”
- ⚠️ Essential: Valid MCWG & LMV Driving License Mandatory for all candidates
25
Mechanic Machine Tool Maintenance (MMTM)
Degree/Diploma (Mech./Production) | NTC/NAC 10th+2yr
- Degree in Mechanical / Production Engineering (AICTE/UGC)
- — OR —
- 3 Year Diploma in Mechanical / Production Engineering (after 10th)
- — OR —
- Ex-Serviceman — 15 years service
- — OR —
- 10th + 2-year NTC/NAC in “Mechanic Machine Tool Maintenance”
26
Mechanic Refrigeration & Air-Conditioning
Degree/Diploma (Mechanical) | NTC/NAC 10th+2yr
- Degree in Mechanical Engineering (AICTE/UGC)
- — OR —
- 3 Year Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (after 10th)
- — OR —
- Ex-Serviceman — 15 years service
- — OR —
- 10th + 2-year NTC/NAC in “Mechanic RAC / RAC Technician or related trades”
27
Mechanic Motor Vehicle (MMV)
Degree/Diploma (Mech./Auto) | NTC/NAC 10th+2yr | LMV License
- Degree in Mechanical / Automobile Engineering (AICTE/UGC)
- — OR —
- 3 Year Diploma in Mechanical / Automobile Engineering (after 10th)
- — OR —
- Ex-Serviceman — 15 years service
- — OR —
- 10th + 2-year NTC/NAC in “Mechanic Motor Vehicle or related trades”
- ⚠️ Essential: Valid MCWG & LMV Driving License Mandatory
28
Mechanic Tractor
Degree/Diploma (Agriculture/Auto Engg.) | NTC/NAC 1yr
- Degree in Agriculture Engineering / Automobile / Mechanical Engineering (with Automobile specialization) AICTE/UGC
- — OR —
- 3 Year Diploma in Agriculture / Automobile / Mechanical Engineering (after 10th)
- — OR —
- Ex-Serviceman — 15 years service
- — OR —
- 10th + 1-year NTC/NAC in “Mechanic Tractor”
29
Office Management
Degree/Diploma (Office Mgmt/Secretarial) | NTC/NAC 1yr
- Degree in Office Management / Secretarial Practice / Modern Office Management
- — OR —
- 3 Year Diploma in Office Management / Secretarial Practice (after 10th)
- — OR —
- Ex-Serviceman — 15 years service
- — OR —
- 10th + 1-year NTC/NAC in “Stenographer Secretarial Assistant (English) or Secretarial Practice (English)”
30
Painting Technology
Degree/Diploma (Chemical Engg.) | NTC/NAC 10th+2yr
- Degree in Chemical Engineering (recognized University)
- — OR —
- 3 Year Diploma in Chemical Engineering (after 10th)
- — OR —
- Ex-Serviceman — 15 years service
- — OR —
- 10th + 2-year NTC/NAC in “Painter (General) or related trades” (Candidate must have passed 10th)
31
Plumber
Degree/Diploma (Mech./Civil) | NTC 1yr / NAC 2yr
- B.Voc / Degree in Mechanical / Civil Engineering (AICTE/UGC)
- — OR —
- 3 Year Diploma in Mechanical / Civil Industrial Engineering (after 10th)
- — OR —
- Ex-Serviceman — 15 years service
- — OR —
- 10th + 1-year NTC in Plumber
- — OR —
- 10th + 2-year NAC in Plumber
32
Reading of Drawing and Arithmetic (RODA)
Degree/Diploma (Any Engineering) | NTC/NAC 10th+2yr
- Degree in Engineering (any branch, AICTE/UGC recognized)
- — OR —
- 3 Year Diploma in Engineering (any branch, after 10th)
- — OR —
- Ex-Serviceman — 15 years service
- — OR —
- 10th + 2-year NTC/NAC in any Engineering Trade
33
Secretarial Practice (Hindi)
Degree (Commerce/Arts) | Diploma (Commercial Practice) | NTC/NAC 1yr
- Graduate Degree in Commerce / Arts from recognized University
- — OR —
- Diploma in Commercial Practice (minimum 2 years) from recognized board
- — OR —
- Ex-Serviceman — 15 years service + DGR equivalency
- — OR —
- 10th + 1-year NTC/NAC in “Stenographer Secretarial Assistant (Hindi)”
34
Sewing Technology
Degree/Diploma (Fashion/Costume/Apparel) | NTC/NAC 1yr
- Degree in Costume Designing & Dress Making / Fashion Designing / Fashion Technology / Apparel Technology / Garment Fabrication Technology
- — OR —
- 3 Year Diploma in same fields (after 10th)
- — OR —
- Ex-Serviceman — 15 years service
- — OR —
- 10th + 1-year NTC/NAC in “Sewing Technology or related trades”
35
Sheet Metal Worker
Degree/Diploma (Mech./Metallurgy) | NTC/NAC 1yr
- Degree in Mechanical / Production / Metallurgy / Mechatronics Engineering (AICTE/UGC)
- — OR —
- 3 Year Diploma in Mechanical / Production / Metallurgy / Mechatronics (after 10th)
- — OR —
- Ex-Serviceman — 15 years service
- — OR —
- 10th + 1-year NTC/NAC in “Sheet Metal Worker”
36
Surface Ornamentation Techniques
Degree/Diploma (Fashion/Costume) | NTC 1yr
- Degree in Costume Designing & Dress Making / Fashion Designing / Fashion Technology / Apparel Technology
- — OR —
- 3 Year Diploma in same fields (after 10th)
- — OR —
- Ex-Serviceman — 15 years service
- — OR —
- 10th + 1-year NTC in “Surface Ornamentation Techniques (Embroidery)”
37
Surveyor
Degree/Diploma (Civil/Construction) | NTC/NAC 10th+2yr
- Degree in Civil / Construction Engineering (AICTE/UGC)
- — OR —
- 3 Year Diploma in Civil / Construction Engineering (after 10th)
- — OR —
- Ex-Serviceman — 15 years service
- — OR —
- 10th + 2-year NTC/NAC in “Surveyor”
38
Tool & Die Maker
Degree/Diploma (Mech./Mechatronics) | NTC/NAC 10th+2yr
- Degree in Mechanical / Production / Mechatronics Engineering (AICTE/UGC)
- — OR —
- 3 Year Diploma in Mechanical / Production / Mechatronics / Tool & Die Making (after 10th)
- — OR —
- Ex-Serviceman — 15 years service
- — OR —
- 10th + 2-year NTC/NAC in “Tool & Die Maker or related trades”
39
Turner
Degree/Diploma (Mechanical Engg.) | NTC/NAC 10th+2yr
- Degree in Mechanical Engineering (AICTE/UGC)
- — OR —
- 3 Year Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (after 10th)
- — OR —
- Ex-Serviceman — 15 years service
- — OR —
- 10th + 2-year NTC/NAC in “Turner”
40
🔥 Welder
Degree/Diploma (Mech./Metallurgy) | NTC/NAC 1yr
- Degree in Mechanical / Production / Metallurgy / Mechatronics Engineering (AICTE/UGC)
- — OR —
- 3 Year Diploma in Mechanical / Production / Metallurgy / Mechatronics (after 10th)
- — OR —
- Ex-Serviceman — 15 years service
- — OR —
- 10th + 1-year NTC/NAC in “Welder”
41
Wood Work Technician
Degree/Diploma (Mech./Civil/Industrial) | NTC/NAC 1yr
- Degree in Mechanical / Production / Industrial Engineering / Civil (AICTE/UGC)
- — OR —
- 3 Year Diploma in Mechanical / Production / Industrial Engineering / Civil (after 10th)
- — OR —
- Ex-Serviceman — 15 years service
- — OR —
- 10th + 1-year NTC/NAC in “Wood Work Technician”
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