The Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB) has opened the BBMB Dhulkote apprentice drive for 7 Lineman posts. The notice covers the 2026-27 session under the Apprenticeship Act 1961. The Addl. Superintending Engineer, Construction Division, BBMB, Dhulkote (Ambala City), issued the notice. Letter No. 3033/35 dated 23 October 2026 sends it to the System Software Manager, BBMB, Chandigarh, for publication on bbmb.gov.in. Applications open on 5 November 2026 and close on 3 December 2026.
The notice lists one trade, Lineman, with 7 posts in all. Selection is based on marks, with no written exam and no interview. Candidates apply online on the National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS) portal. BBMB decides the place of training within the Construction Division, Dhulkote. Candidates should check all details in the article below.
Information verified from the official BBMB notice, Letter No. 3033/35 dated 23 October 2026. Last verified: 27 October 2026.
BBMB is taking 7 Lineman apprentices in its Construction Division at Dhulkote under the Apprenticeship Act 1961. Candidates must apply online on the NAPS portal at apprenticeshipindia.gov.in by 3 December 2026. Selection is on a merit list of 10th and ITI marks, with no written exam and no interview.
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Quick Summary of BBMB Dhulkote Apprentice 2026
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB) |
| Office | Construction Division, BBMB, Dhulkote (Ambala City) |
| Scheme | Apprenticeship Act 1961, NAPS |
| Trade | Lineman |
| Total Posts | 7 |
| Session | 2026-27 |
| Selection | Merit list, no exam, no interview |
| Registration | Online on NAPS, Aadhaar compulsory |
| Local Preference | 25% seats for residency certificate holders of the concerned districts |
| Merit List Valid | Up to 28 February 2027 |
| Last Date | 3 December 2026 |
Trade-wise Seats
The BBMB Dhulkote apprentice notice offers seats in one trade.
| Trade | Seats |
|---|---|
| Lineman | 7 |
| Grand Total | 7 |
BBMB will issue contracts to Lineman apprentices as and when a vacancy arises. It will use the merit list for this, valid up to 28 February 2027.
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Eligibility
25% of seats in each trade go to residency certificate holders of the concerned districts in the Grid Sub Station State.
Candidates for the BBMB Dhulkote apprentice posts must meet all four conditions below.
- 10th class pass with a minimum of 40% marks from a recognised Board.
- National Trade Certificate in the notified trade from the National Council for Vocational Training (NCVT) or State Council for Vocational Training (SCVT).
- The relevant ITI course must be completed.
- Aadhaar Card, which is compulsory because online registration requires it.
Age limit and reservation follow the Apprenticeship Act 1961 and its amendments. For stipend and other terms, the notice points candidates to the BBMB website. Candidates who fail a condition can look at other apprentice notices for a better fit.
Who Cannot Apply
- Candidates whose results for the qualifying exams are still awaited on the last date.
- Candidates who finished their education and did, or are doing, apprenticeship training elsewhere under the Apprenticeship Act 1961.
- Candidates already registered and trained under these schemes.
Selection Process
BBMB picks apprentices from the apprenticeship portal database (NAPS/NATS). The merit list for the BBMB Dhulkote apprentice posts covers all applicants. It uses the percentage of marks in 10th class and ITI. There is no interview and no written exam.
| Apprentices | Weightage | Total Marks |
|---|---|---|
| ITI | 30% 10th, 70% ITI trade | 100 |
Preference in Selection
- The 25% seats for each trade go first to candidates with the residency certificate of the concerned districts.
- Seats still left go to candidates with the residency certificate of the State where the Grid Sub Station is located.
- Seats still left are filled on open merit.
If two candidates have the same marks, the older candidate gets preference. If the dates of birth are also the same, the candidate who passed matriculation earlier comes first. Reservation follows the Apprentice Act 1961 and its amendments.
BBMB will upload the result on its website through the office of the System Software Manager, Chandigarh. The competent authority decides the place of training within the Construction Division, Dhulkote. Requests for a specific place are generally not considered.
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How to Apply
- Keep the Aadhaar Card ready. Online registration needs it.
- Open the NAPS portal at apprenticeshipindia.gov.in.
- Register and apply for the Lineman trade of the BBMB Construction Division, Dhulkote, between 5 November 2026 and 3 December 2026.
BBMB accepts no other mode of application. Candidates should apply only through the official portal and never pay any agent or middleman.
Documents to Keep Ready
Shortlisted candidates for the BBMB Dhulkote apprentice posts go through document verification.
- 10th mark sheet
- ITI certificate and mark sheets, duly issued by NCVT or SCVT
- Category certificate (SC/ST/OBC), if applicable
- Residence or domicile certificate, if applicable
- Aadhaar Card
Important Dates
The BBMB Dhulkote apprentice 2026 portal stays open from 5 November 2026 to 3 December 2026.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notice date | 23 October 2026 |
| Applications open | 5 November 2026 |
| Last date | 3 December 2026 |
| Merit list valid up to | 28 February 2027 |
Should You Apply?
The BBMB Dhulkote apprentice vacancy suits ITI Lineman holders with good 10th and ITI marks, since marks alone decide selection. An apprenticeship is training under a contract registered on NAPS. It differs from regular employment, so candidates who want a salaried job should look elsewhere. Candidates who already did an apprenticeship elsewhere cannot apply.
Only 7 posts exist, and contracts go out as vacancies arise, so joining may not be immediate. The authority also fixes the place of training. Candidates in North Bengal, Sikkim or the North East should weigh the trip to Ambala. Those who cannot relocate can compare this vacancy with the latest jobs across India.
This is added context, not part of the official notice. Confirm with the official website.
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Important Links
| Details | Link |
|---|---|
| BBMB Dhulkote apprentice notice | Download BBMB apprentice notice PDF |
| Online application | Apply online on NAPS portal |
| More government jobs | Latest government job updates |
FAQs
Is there an exam for BBMB Dhulkote apprentice 2026?
No. The notice states there is no interview and no written exam. The merit list weighs 10th class at 30% and ITI in the trade at 70%.
What is the last date to apply for BBMB Lineman apprentice 2026?
The last date is 3 December 2026. The BBMB Dhulkote apprentice drive opens on 5 November 2026 on the NAPS portal. Candidates need an Aadhaar Card for online registration, and BBMB accepts no other mode of application.
Can I apply if I already did an apprenticeship?
No. Candidates who completed an apprenticeship, or are doing one, in any other establishment under the Apprenticeship Act 1961 should not apply. Candidates already registered and trained under these schemes will also not be entertained.
What qualification is needed for BBMB Lineman apprentice 2026?
Candidates need a 10th-class pass with a minimum of 40% marks and a completed ITI course. They also need a National Trade Certificate from NCVT or SCVT and an Aadhaar Card.
Written and verified by
Sandeep Khati
Founder and Editor, India Job Alerts
B.Tech in Computer Science from Jalpaiguri Government Engineering College (2010). Former Systems Engineer at TCS and in digital publishing since 2011. He started India Job Alerts in April 2025 to publish verified government and PSU job notifications for West Bengal, Sikkim and the rest of India. Every post is checked against the official notification before it goes live. Also writes about the Darjeeling hills at SearchDarjeeling.