The MPPGCL apprentice drive at Amarkantak Thermal Power Station (ATPS), Chachai, is open to graduate and diploma candidates from Madhya Pradesh. Madhya Pradesh Power Generating Company Limited (MPPGCL) has released Notice No. 001-01/Training/441 dated 21 October 2026 on mppgcl.mp.gov.in. The notice invites online applications for one-year apprentice training under the Apprentices Act, 1961.
MPPGCL lists 27 seats: 20 for graduate apprentices and 7 for technician (diploma) apprentices. The stipend is ₹12,300 a month for graduate apprentices and ₹10,900 a month for technician apprentices. Candidates must apply by 20 November 2026. The trade-wise breakdown follows below. The notice comes from the Superintending Engineer’s office at ATPS Chachai, Anuppur district. 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 apprentice notice offers 27 seats at ATPS Chachai under the Apprentices Act, 1961. Seats are in Mechanical, Electrical, Electrical and Electronics Engineering and the General Stream. The stipend is ₹12,300 a month for graduate apprentices and ₹10,900 a month for technician apprentices, for one year. Selection is through a merit list of degree or diploma marks. Candidates must apply online by 20 November 2026, and the notice names mppgcl.mp.gov.in for application details.
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Quick Summary of MPPGCL Apprentice 2026
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Madhya Pradesh Power Generating Company Limited (MPPGCL) |
| Issued By | Superintending Engineer (MPC and Training), ATPS Chachai |
| Scheme | Apprentices Act, 1961 |
| Apprentice Types | Graduate (degree) and Technician (diploma) |
| Total Seats | 27 (Graduate 20, Technician 7) |
| Stipend | Graduate ₹12,300, Technician ₹10,900 a month |
| Training Period | 1 year |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Selection | Merit list on CGPA or percentage marks of degree or diploma |
| NATS Portal | Final Registration Approval needed before training |
| Domicile | Only original residents of Madhya Pradesh |
| Last Date | 20 November 2026 |
| Official Website | mppgcl.mp.gov.in |
Trade-wise Seats and Stipend
The MPPGCL apprentice notice lists seats in four branches. The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, Government of India, sets the stipend. The notice says no other allowance or benefit applies.
| Trade | Apprentice | Seats | Stipend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | Graduate | 7 | ₹12,300 |
| Mechanical Engineering | Technician | 3 | ₹10,900 |
| Electrical Engineering | Graduate | 7 | ₹12,300 |
| Electrical Engineering | Technician | 3 | ₹10,900 |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | Graduate | 1 | ₹12,300 |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | Technician | 1 | ₹10,900 |
| General Stream Graduate | Graduate | 5 | ₹12,300 |
| Total | Graduate 20 + Technician 7 | 27 |
Category-wise seats
The notice gives this split for each branch. OBC means Other Backward Classes, SC means Scheduled Caste, ST means Scheduled Tribe and EWS means Economically Weaker Section.
Graduate apprentices
- Mechanical Engineering: General 3, OBC 2, SC 1, ST 1, EWS 0 (total 7)
- Electrical Engineering: General 3, OBC 2, SC 1, ST 1, EWS 0 (total 7)
- Electrical and Electronics Engineering: General 1, all other categories nil (total 1)
- General Stream Graduate: General 2, OBC 1, SC 1, ST 1, EWS 0 (total 5)
Technician apprentices
- Mechanical Engineering: General 1, OBC 1, SC nil, ST 1, EWS nil (total 3)
- Electrical Engineering: General 1, OBC 1, SC nil, ST 1, EWS nil (total 3)
- Electrical and Electronics Engineering: General 1, all other categories nil (total 1)
- General Stream: no technician seats
Notes on seats
Reservation follows Madhya Pradesh government rules. The number of OBC seats may change as per the order of the High Court. MPPGCL may also fill vacancies that arise during the year from the applications received through this notice.
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Eligibility
These seats are only for original residents of Madhya Pradesh. The MPPGCL apprentice notice invites candidates who have passed from recognised government or non-government engineering and polytechnic colleges and universities of the state.
| Apprentice | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Graduate (Mechanical, Electrical, Electrical and Electronics) | Degree in Engineering or Technology in the same branch from a recognised university |
| Technician (Mechanical, Electrical, Electrical and Electronics) | Diploma in Engineering or Technology in the same branch from a recognised technical institute |
| General Stream Graduate | B.Pharma, BCA, B.Sc, B.A or B.Com degree from a recognised university |
Age, passing year and other conditions
- Age: minimum 18 years and maximum 25 years for General candidates, counted on 20 November 2026. SC, ST and OBC (non-creamy layer) candidates get 5 years’ relaxation in the upper age limit. Candidates can check their age on that date with the age calculator.
- Passing year: the degree or diploma must be passed within five years of the 2026-27 session. That means 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 or 2026.
- One trade only: a candidate can apply in one trade or branch.
- EWS candidates: the EWS certificate must be issued by the competent authority.
Who cannot apply
- Candidates already registered for apprenticeship in any establishment or institute.
- Candidates who have worked in any institute for one year or more.
- Candidates who passed the degree or diploma before 2022.
- Candidates who are not original residents of Madhya Pradesh.
Selection Process
Selection for the MPPGCL apprentice drive is based on marks. MPPGCL screens the applications first, then ranks eligible candidates.
- MPPGCL checks all applications against the notice.
- MPPGCL ranks eligible graduate and technician candidates in a merit list. The list uses the percentage of CGPA marks (average of semesters) in the degree or diploma.
- Candidates with equal marks are ranked by age, and the older candidate gets priority.
- MPPGCL selects from a waiting list when needed.
- Selected candidates need Final Registration Approval on the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS) portal before MPPGCL calls them for training.
- Selected candidates must join within the set time and pass document verification and the medical check.
If SC or ST candidates are short in number, those seats are filled between the two categories first. Any seats still vacant go to other categories. Selection is cancelled if a candidate does not join in time.
The NATS passing-year rule is strict. If the degree or diploma was passed more than five years back (before 2022), Registration Approval fails, and MPPGCL cancels the selection. MPPGCL can cancel, limit or extend the selection process without notice and does not reply to candidates who are not selected.
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How to Apply
- Read the full MPPGCL apprentice notice and check eligibility, branch and domicile rules.
- Open the careers page on mppgcl.mp.gov.in for the detailed application information.
- Fill out the application in the prescribed format. MPPGCL does not accept any other form.
- Enter complete and correct details. MPPGCL rejects applications with missing, wrong or false information.
- Upload the application and all details with attested copies of the documents. Do not attach papers the notice does not ask for.
- Write a clear email ID that stays valid for at least one year. MPPGCL sends offer letters by email, so candidates should also check the company website regularly.
- Submit the application before 20 November 2026. MPPGCL does not consider applications received after the last date.
Documents to keep ready
The notice asks selected candidates to present these documents at document verification.
- Madhya Pradesh domicile certificate, original and self-attested copy
- Disability certificate, original and self-attested copy, for candidates who claim it
- Caste certificate, original and self-attested copy, for candidates who claim it
- EWS certificate, original and self-attested copy, for candidates who claim it
- Degree or diploma, original and self-attested copy, with the provisional or final semester marksheet showing CGPA or total marks
- Class 10 and Class 12 marksheets, original and self-attested copy
- Medical fitness certificate in the Annexure-I format of the notice, for submission at joining
- Police character certificate
Training Terms and Conditions
Selected MPPGCL apprentices follow these terms during the one-year training.
- Leave: apprentices get 13 days casual leave, 3 days optional leave, 10 days medical leave and a weekly off.
- Housing and travel: selected apprentices arrange both themselves. If company quarters are vacant during training, quarters may be allotted at the set fee.
- Agreement: each apprentice provides the agreement and related papers on ₹500 stamp paper.
- Safety gear: apprentices arrange their own helmet, gloves, safety shoes and goggles.
- Insurance: apprentices must take accident insurance of at least ₹1,00,000 and keep one copy at the office.
- Medical certificate: an authorised officer of a government primary health centre, community health centre or district hospital must issue it. The Annexure-I format asks for the signature of a government authorised doctor not below the rank of Assistant Surgeon.
Important Dates
The MPPGCL apprentice notice sets one application deadline. MPPGCL does not consider applications received after it.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notice dated | 21 October 2026 |
| Last date for online application | 20 November 2026 |
| Age counted as on | 20 November 2026 |
After the Training Period
The notice says MPPGCL apprentice training is not a job. MPPGCL has no duty to offer employment after training, and apprentices have no duty to work for MPPGCL afterwards.
After training, apprentices must pass the test conducted by the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, Government of India. They then receive the National Apprenticeship Certificate.
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Should you apply?
The MPPGCL apprentice drive suits fresh engineering graduates and diploma holders from Madhya Pradesh. They get one year of training at a thermal power station. It also suits BCA, B.Sc, B.A, B.Com and B.Pharma graduates who want a General Stream seat.
Candidates who need a regular salary should look at the latest jobs across India. The stipend is not a salary, and the notice promises no job after training. Candidates from outside Madhya Pradesh cannot apply.
Only 27 seats are spread across four branches, so competition within each branch can be tight. Apprentices must also arrange their own housing, travel and safety gear, and provide stamp paper for the agreement.
This is added context, not part of the official notice. Confirm with the official website.
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Important Links
| Details | Link |
|---|---|
| ATPS Chachai apprentice notice 441 | Download notice PDF |
| Application details | Open MPPGCL careers page |
FAQs
Is there an exam for MPPGCL apprentice 2026?
No. MPPGCL selects apprentices through a merit list on the percentage of CGPA marks (average of semesters) in the degree or diploma. Candidates with equal marks are ranked by age, and the older candidate gets priority.
What is the stipend for MPPGCL apprentices?
Graduate apprentices get ₹12,300 a month, and technician apprentices get ₹10,900 a month. The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship sets these amounts. The notice says no other allowance or benefit applies, and the stipend is not a salary.
Can candidates from outside Madhya Pradesh apply for the MPPGCL apprentice drive?
No. The notice states the seats are only for original residents of Madhya Pradesh. Selected candidates must show a Madhya Pradesh domicile certificate, original and self-attested copy, at document verification.
Can I apply if I already did an apprenticeship?
No. The notice requires that a candidate has not registered for an apprenticeship in any establishment or institute before. The candidate must also not have worked in any institute for one year or more.
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