Apply now for Certificate Course of Artisan in Coir Technology at Centres of Coir Board
The Coir Board, Ministry of MSME, Govt. of India, has invited applications for the Certificate Course of Artisan in Coir Technology NSQF Level 3 of six months' duration. There will also be a 1-month internship after completion of the course.
The Training Course will be held at (i) National Coir Training and Design Centre, Coir Board Complex, Kalavoor, Alappuzha, Kerala – 688522 (Tel: 0477-2258067 Email: adnctdc@gmail.com) (ii) Regional Extension Centre, Coir Board Pillaiyarpatti, Via Vallam, Thanjavur, Tamilnadu -613403 (Tel: 04362-264655 Email: cbrectnjcoirboard@gmail.com) (iii) Regional Office, Coir Board Jagamara P.O. (Udyogpuri), Khandagiri, Bhubaneswar, Odisha -751030 (Tel:0674-2350078, Email: rocoirboardbbsr@gmail.com) and (iv) Regional Office, Coir Board Swaraj Nagar, A.C.Gardens, Doulesaram Road, Rajahmundry, Andhra Pradesh-533101 (Tel:0883-2420196 Email: coirboardrorjy@yahoo.co.in)
Age: Those between 18 to 50 years of age can apply.
Batch size will be 20. Those sponsored by the Coir Factory/Coir Co-op societies as per the R&L Rules 1958 are given preference.
20% of seats are reserved for SC/ST candidates.
Free hostel facilities are available at Bhubaneswar, Thanjavur, and Alappuzha (only for ladies). An amount of Rs.500/- per month will be reimbursed to the eligible candidates staying outside (male candidates at Alappuzha and all candidates at Rajahmundry).
Selected trainees will be eligible for a stipend of Rs.3000/- per month.
The notification along with the application form is available at http://coirboard.gov.in/ (News updates).
Last date receipt of applications is 19.06.2025
The application should be accompanied by self-attested copies of certificates in support of qualifications, age, and experience. Those selected should produce conduct certificates obtained from two gazette officers at the time of joining.
All communications will be made through email only.