Madhya Pradesh Power Generating Company Limited (MPPGCL) has invited online applications for 29 MPPGCL ITI apprentice seats at Chachai. The notice is for the Amarkantak Thermal Power Station in Anuppur district. It is Notice No. 001-01/Training/441, dated 21 October 2026, on mppgcl.mp.gov.in, and it follows the Apprentices Act, 1961.
MPPGCL offers 29 seats in six ITI trades, with a stipend of ₹9,600 a month for one year of training. Selection is based on a merit list of ITI marks. Only natives of Madhya Pradesh can apply, and the last date is 20 November 2026. Candidates should check all details in the article below.
Information verified from the official MPPGCL notice No. 001-01/Training/441 dated 21 October 2026. Last verified: 30 October 2026.
The MPPGCL ITI apprentice drive has 29 seats in six trades at the Amarkantak Thermal Power Station, Chachai. The stipend is ₹9,600 a month for one year, and selection is on a merit list of ITI marks. Only Madhya Pradesh natives can register and apply online at apprenticeshipindia.gov.in by 20 November 2026.
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Quick Summary of MPPGCL ITI Apprentice 2026
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Establishment | Madhya Pradesh Power Generating Company Limited (MPPGCL) |
| Scheme | Apprentices Act, 1961, with the National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS) portal |
| Trades | Fitter, Turner, Welder, Motor Mechanic, Electrician, COPA (Computer Operator and Programming Assistant) |
| Total Seats | 29 |
| Stipend | ₹9,600 a month |
| Training Period | 1 year |
| Selection | Merit list on ITI CGPA marks |
| Portal Registration | Required on apprenticeshipindia.gov.in |
| Domicile | Madhya Pradesh natives only |
| Last Date | 20 November 2026, 11:59 PM |
| Official Website | mppgcl.mp.gov.in |
Trade-wise seats and stipend
The MPPGCL ITI apprentice drive splits its 29 seats across six trades. Every trade carries the same stipend and training period.
| Trade | Seats | Stipend | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fitter | 8 | ₹9,600 | 1 year |
| Turner | 3 | ₹9,600 | 1 year |
| Welder | 3 | ₹9,600 | 1 year |
| Motor Mechanic | 3 | ₹9,600 | 1 year |
| Electrician | 10 | ₹9,600 | 1 year |
| COPA | 2 | ₹9,600 | 1 year |
| Total | 29 |
The stipend follows the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (Government of India) guidelines.
Category-wise seats
The notice splits seats among General, Other Backward Classes (OBC), Scheduled Tribe (ST), Scheduled Caste (SC) and Economically Weaker Section (EWS) candidates.
- Fitter (8): General 3, OBC 2, ST 2, SC 1
- Turner (3): General 1, OBC 1, ST 1
- Welder (3): General 1, OBC 1, ST 1
- Motor Mechanic (3): General 1, OBC 1, ST 1
- Electrician (10): General 3, OBC 2, ST 2, SC 2, EWS 1
- COPA (2): General 1, OBC 1
Category totals are General 10, OBC 8, ST 7, SC 3 and EWS 1. If too few SC or ST candidates apply, their seats go to SC and ST candidates first. Other categories then fill any seats left.
The MPPGCL ITI apprentice notice calls the seat numbers final but says they can change during review. A Madhya Pradesh High Court decision on OBC reservation can also change them. Vacancies that arise later this year may be filled from applications received on this notice.
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Eligibility
Only natives of Madhya Pradesh can apply. Candidates from Anuppur, Shahdol, Umaria, Katni and Jabalpur districts get priority.
For the MPPGCL ITI apprentice seats, candidates must hold an ITI pass in the relevant trade. The ITI must be a recognised government or non-government institute in Madhya Pradesh. It must come under the State Council for Vocational Training (SCVT) or the National Council for Vocational Training (NCVT).
The minimum age is 18 years, and the maximum is 25 years for General candidates.
Age is counted on 20 November 2026, the last date. SC, ST and non-creamy-layer OBC candidates get 5 years of relaxation, and disabled candidates get 10 years. Candidates can check their age on the cut-off date with the age calculator tool.
Disability reservation applies only at 40 per cent or more disability, with a certificate from an authorised authority or the district medical board. Outside hazardous trades, state government rules apply.
Who cannot apply
- Candidates already registered for apprenticeship at any establishment.
- Candidates who have worked at any establishment for one year or more.
Candidates in these groups can check other apprentice notices on the site.
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Selection process
The MPPGCL ITI apprentice selection runs on marks alone. The merit list uses the percentage of CGPA marks, the semester average, scored in ITI.
- MPPGCL scrutinises all applications received against the notice.
- It prepares a trade-wise merit list on ITI CGPA marks for eligible candidates.
- It selects in merit order and gives the older candidate priority on equal marks. It uses the waiting list if seats remain.
- Selected candidates get an offer letter on their apprenticeship portal profile.
- Candidates must join within the stipulated period, or MPPGCL cancels the selection.
A candidate can apply in only one trade. MPPGCL can reject an application that names more than one trade. Selected candidates must also submit a medical fitness certificate at joining. An authorised doctor of a government primary health centre, community health centre or district hospital must issue it.
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How to apply for MPPGCL ITI Apprentice 2026
Candidates apply online through the NAPS portal on apprenticeshipindia.gov.in by 20 November 2026, 11:59 PM. Registration on the portal is compulsory first. MPPGCL rejects an application with incomplete, wrong or false information.
Step 1: Register on the apprenticeship portal
- Open apprenticeshipindia.gov.in, the website of the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship.
- Click the candidate registration link, then choose “Register As Candidate” from the Register button in the toolbar.
- Under Personal Details, enter Aadhaar number, category, name, parent’s name, date of birth and gender.
- Under Contact Details, enter the full address, mobile number, email ID and a password.
- Under Qualification, enter technical and academic details and upload the certificates. Under Preference, choose the trade.
- In the fourth step, upload a photo, date of birth certificate and scanned signature, then click Continue.
- Check the preview, click Edit to change details, then click Confirm to finish registration.
Step 2: Apply to the establishment
- Log in with the registered email ID or mobile number and password.
- Open Establishment Search.
- Select Amarkantak Thermal Power Station, Chachai, District Anuppur.
- Apply for the vacancy in the trade that matches the candidate’s qualification.
MPPGCL sends offer letters to the apprenticeship profile on the portal and writes only to the registered email ID. The email ID must stay valid for at least one year, and candidates should check the profile often.
The notice says MPPGCL will not change category details later. SC, ST, OBC, EWS and disabled candidates should choose their category with care.
Documents to keep ready
Needed at registration
- Aadhaar number
- Technical (ITI) and academic qualification certificates
- Photo, date of birth certificate and scanned signature
- Disability certificate, for candidates claiming that reservation
Needed at joining
- Medical fitness certificate in the Annexure-I format
- Accident insurance policy of at least ₹1,00,000, with a copy for the office
- Aadhaar card photocopy and proof of portal registration
- Each agreement on ₹500 stamp paper
Candidates should keep the name, date of birth and trade the same on the portal profile and on the ITI certificate.
This is added context, not part of the official notice. Confirm with the official website.
Important dates
The portal accepts applications for the MPPGCL ITI apprentice seats until 11:59 PM on 20 November 2026.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notice dated | 21 October 2026 |
| Last date to apply online | 20 November 2026 |
| Age cut-off date | 20 November 2026 |
Training conditions
- Trainees arrange their own housing. If company quarters are vacant, MPPGCL provides them on a fixed-charge basis, only to trainees without family.
- Selected candidates arrange their own helmet, gloves, safety shoes and goggles.
- Apprentices get 13 days of casual leave, 3 days of optional leave and 10 days of medical leave, plus weekly off.
- The Employees’ Compensation Rules of 1923 apply in case of an accident.
- MPPGCL can select or reject any candidate without giving a reason. It can also cancel, limit or extend the selection process without notice.
After the training period
The MPPGCL ITI apprentice notice states that this is training and not a job. Under Section 22(1) of the Apprentices Act, 1961, MPPGCL need not employ any candidate after training.
Apprentices must pass the test conducted by the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, Government of India. After that, candidates receive the National Apprenticeship Certificate.
Candidates who want a regular salaried job can check the latest jobs across India.
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Should you apply?
The MPPGCL ITI apprentice seats suit recent ITI holders from Madhya Pradesh. They get a year of training inside a thermal power station. The five priority districts have an edge in the notice.
The stipend of ₹9,600 a month is for training only, and the notice promises no job at the end. Candidates who need regular pay should look at regular recruitment instead.
Candidates from other states, including West Bengal and Sikkim, cannot apply. Competition is likely to be tight in smaller trades, for example, COPA with 2 seats. Trainees also arrange their own housing.
This is added context, not part of the official notice. Confirm with the official website.
Important Links
| Details | Link |
|---|---|
| Official notice, Chachai ITI apprentice | Download notice PDF (No. 441) |
| Registration and online application | Apply on apprenticeshipindia.gov.in |
| MPPGCL careers page | Visit MPPGCL careers page |
| More government jobs | Latest government job updates |
FAQs
Is there an exam for MPPGCL ITI apprentice 2026?
No written test is part of the selection process in the notice. MPPGCL prepares a trade-wise merit list on ITI CGPA marks and selects candidates in that order. Equal marks go to the older candidate.
What is the stipend for MPPGCL apprentices?
The MPPGCL ITI apprentice stipend is ₹9,600 a month for every trade. The notice sets the same amount for one-year and two-year ITI apprentices. Apprentices get no other allowance or benefit.
Can I apply if I already did an apprenticeship?
No. The notice says a candidate must not have been registered for an apprenticeship at any establishment before. A candidate must also not have worked at any establishment for one year or more.
Can candidates from another state apply for these seats?
No. The MPPGCL ITI apprentice seats are only for natives of Madhya Pradesh. The notice also gives priority to residents of Anuppur, Shahdol, Umaria, Katni and Jabalpur districts.
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.