Madhya Pradesh Power Generating Company Limited (MPPGCL) has issued an apprentice advertisement dated 16 September 2026. The notice comes from the training office of Sanjay Gandhi Thermal Power Station (SGTPS) at Birsinghpur, Umaria district. The advertisement number is 511-0100/SE (TRG)/GA-TA/2026-27/247. Applications must reach the office by 20 October 2026.
The notice lists 27 vacancies for a 12-month apprenticeship. Of these, 22 are for Graduate Apprentices and 5 are for Technician Apprentices. A branch-wise and category-wise breakdown follows below. The vacancies are with SGTPS at Birsinghpur, Umaria district, Madhya Pradesh. The apprenticeship suits engineering graduates, diploma holders and general graduates who passed in 2024, 2025 or 2026. Candidates should check all details in the article below.
Information verified from the official MPPGCL advertisement No. 511-0100/SE (TRG)/GA-TA/2026-27/247 dated 16 September 2026, and its terms page numbered 246 with the same date. Last verified: 21 September 2026.
MPPGCL is filling 27 apprentice vacancies (22 Graduate Apprentice, 5 Technician Apprentice) at Sanjay Gandhi Thermal Power Station, Birsinghpur. Applications are offline, with the form taken from page 4 of the notification or the MPPGCL careers page. The filled form and self-attested documents must reach the Superintending Engineer (Training) office by 20 October 2026.
Quick Summary of MPPGCL Apprentice 2026
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Madhya Pradesh Power Generating Company Limited (MPPGCL), Sanjay Gandhi Thermal Power Station, Birsinghpur |
| Advertisement No. | 511-0100/SE (TRG)/GA-TA/2026-27/247 (terms page: 246), dated 16 September 2026 |
| Post | Graduate Apprentice and Technician Apprentice |
| Total Vacancy | 27 (22 Graduate Apprentice, 5 Technician Apprentice) |
| Duration | 12 months |
| Salary | Stipend of ₹12,300 per month (Graduate Apprentice) and ₹10,900 per month (Technician Apprentice) |
| Application Mode | Offline. The form and self-attested documents must reach the office |
| Eligibility | Engineering degree or diploma in Mechanical, Electrical or Electrical & Electronics, or a B.Pharm., BCA, B.Sc., B.A. or B.Com. degree |
| Selection Process | Merit list of marks obtained in the candidate’s branch |
| Place of Posting | SGTPS, Birsinghpur, District Umaria, Madhya Pradesh |
| Last Date | 20 October 2026 |
| Who Can Apply | Candidates who passed in 2024, 2025 or 2026, have no earlier apprenticeship registration and have not worked for one year or more |
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Posting location and how it compares
SGTPS is a coal-based power station of MPPGCL at Birsinghpur, in Umaria district in north-eastern Madhya Pradesh. Birsinghpur has its own railway station on the Katni-Bilaspur line. Umaria town, the district headquarters, lies on the same line.
For candidates from North Bengal, Sikkim and the North East, this is a long move to another state. The notice makes selected apprentices arrange their own accommodation and travel. It names no online application, so the form must be sent to the office. Candidates outside Madhya Pradesh can see other current openings in Latest Jobs across India.
This is added context, not part of the official notification. Confirm with the hiring office.
Important dates
The advertisement carries the date 16 September 2026. It names one closing date and no other schedule.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement date | 16 September 2026 |
| Last date for receipt of applications | 20 October 2026 |
Late applications will not be considered. MPPGCL also takes no responsibility for delay in receipt, or for a form that is lost, torn or destroyed.
Vacancy details and salary
Four branches are listed. Three are engineering branches with seats for both apprentice types. The fourth is General Stream Graduate, with seats for Graduate Apprentices only. The apprenticeship runs under the Apprenticeship (Amendment) Act, 1973 and 1986, as the notice states.
Branch-wise vacancies
| Branch | Graduate | Technician | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 8 | 2 | 10 |
| Electrical Engineering | 8 | 2 | 10 |
| Electrical & Electronics Engineering | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| General Stream Graduate | 5 | Nil | 5 |
| Total | 22 | 5 | 27 |
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Stipend
| Apprentice type | Stipend per month |
|---|---|
| Graduate Apprentice | ₹12,300 |
| Technician Apprentice | ₹10,900 |
MPPGCL calls this a consolidated stipend, paid during the 12-month period. General Stream graduates are engaged as Graduate Apprentices, so the Graduate Apprentice stipend applies to them.
Category-wise vacancies: Graduate Apprentice
The categories are General, OBC (Other Backward Classes), SC (Scheduled Caste), ST (Scheduled Tribe) and EWS (Economically Weaker Section). E&E means Electrical & Electronics Engineering. Nil means the notice shows no seats. The General Stream column is a branch. It is separate from the General category.
| Category | Mechanical | Electrical | E&E | General Stream |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| OBC | 2 | 2 | Nil | 2 |
| SC | 1 | 2 | Nil | Nil |
| ST | 2 | 1 | Nil | 1 |
| EWS | 0 | 1 | Nil | 1 |
| Total | 8 | 8 | 1 | 5 |
Column totals add up to 22 Graduate Apprentice vacancies.
Category-wise vacancies: Technician Apprentice
| Category | Mechanical | Electrical | E&E | General Stream |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General | 1 | 1 | Nil | Nil |
| OBC | 1 | Nil | Nil | Nil |
| SC | Nil | Nil | 1 | Nil |
| ST | Nil | 1 | Nil | Nil |
| EWS | Nil | Nil | Nil | Nil |
| Total | 2 | 2 | 1 | Nil |
Reservation for SC, ST and OBC follows the Apprenticeship Act, as the notice says. The tables show no separate seats for candidates with disabilities.
Eligibility
Qualification by post
| Post | Qualification | Branches |
|---|---|---|
| Graduate Apprentice | Degree in Engineering or Technology from a recognised university | Mechanical, Electrical, Electrical & Electronics |
| Technician Apprentice | Diploma in Engineering or Technology from an institution recognised by M.P. Technical Education | Mechanical, Electrical, Electrical & Electronics |
| General Stream Graduate | Degree from a recognised university | B.Pharm., BCA, B.Sc., B.A., B.Com. |
More openings that accept a diploma are listed under ITI and diploma jobs.
Conditions for all candidates
- Candidates must not have been registered for apprenticeship earlier in any establishment or institution.
- Candidates must not have worked in any institution for one year or more.
- The degree or diploma must have been passed in 2024, 2025 or 2026, counted from the current session 2026-27.
- Age limit is not mentioned in the official notification. The application form asks for age as on 1 September 2026 in years, months and days.
- Only applications from candidates who passed in the listed branches will be accepted.
The opening line of the Hindi terms page refers to recognised engineering institutions and universities of Madhya Pradesh. Documents 1 to 4 in the notice’s document list are marked for Madhya Pradesh candidates only. The notice does not say in plain words whether candidates who studied in other states can apply. Candidates from other states should ask the training office before applying.
This is added context, not part of the official notification. Confirm with the hiring office.
MPPGCL Apprentice 2026 – Selection process
The notice names one basis for selection, a merit list. It mentions no written test, interview or skill test.
- Candidates send the application so that it reaches the office by the last date.
- MPPGCL prepares a merit list from the marks obtained in each candidate’s branch.
- Selected candidates receive an offer letter at the email ID written in the application.
- Selected candidates arrange the certificates, insurance and other items listed in the next section.
The notice publishes no marking formula and no date for the merit list. MPPGCL reserves the right to select or reject any trainee without giving a reason.
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Terms of training
- The training period is 12 months.
- Selected apprentices must arrange their own accommodation and travel.
- Every agreement and similar paper must be on ₹500 stamp paper and kept available at the office.
- Selected apprentices must arrange their own safety material, such as a helmet, gloves, safety shoes and spectacles.
- An accident insurance policy of at least ₹1,00,000 (one lakh) is required, and a copy must be submitted to the office.
- A health certificate from a government hospital and a police character certificate are required. The original copies must be available at the office.
- Apprentices are entitled to 13 days of casual leave, 10 days of medical leave and the weekly holiday.
- MPPGCL has no obligation to give an appointment after training. Apprentices have no obligation to work for MPPGCL afterwards.
How to apply
The notice describes an offline process.
- Take the application form from page 4 of the notification, or from the MPPGCL careers page.
- Fill the form in the prescribed format. The notice accepts no other format. Graduate Apprentice applicants must tick one branch only at serial number 6 of the form.
- Write the email ID clearly. The offer letter is sent there, so the ID must stay valid for at least one year.
- Attach self-attested copies of the documents listed below. The notice asks candidates not to attach unnecessary papers.
- If sending the form by ordinary post, write the branch and the category on the envelope.
- Address the envelope to the Superintending Engineer (Training), Sanjay Gandhi Thermal Power Station, MPPGCL, Birsinghpur, District Umaria (M.P.), PIN 484551.
- Make sure the form reaches the office by 20 October 2026.
The office accepts no responsibility for delay or loss. Candidates from distant states may prefer a trackable postal service and an early posting date. This is added context, not part of the official notification. Confirm with the hiring office.
The letterhead of the notice gives the training office phone number 07655-292720 and the email setrainingsgtps.brs@gmail.com.
Documents to keep ready
Every copy must be self-attested.
- Madhya Pradesh permanent domicile certificate (only for Madhya Pradesh candidates).
- Disability certificate (only for Madhya Pradesh candidates).
- Caste certificate (only for Madhya Pradesh candidates).
- Economically Weaker Section certificate (only for Madhya Pradesh candidates).
- Degree or diploma, or the provisional or final semester marksheet with CGPA or total marks clearly visible.
- 10th or 12th marksheet.
- One passport-size photograph. The form has a box for it.
Important links
| Item | Link |
|---|---|
| Official notification and application form (PDF) | MPPGCL Birsinghpur apprentice notification |
| Application form and details on the official website | MPPGCL careers page |
| More apprentice vacancies | Apprentice jobs on India Job Alerts |
Should you apply?
This suits candidates who passed in 2024, 2025 or 2026 and want a year of plant experience. The engineering seats are in Mechanical, Electrical and Electrical & Electronics. The 5 General Stream seats are for B.Pharm., BCA, B.Sc., B.A. and B.Com. graduates. The notice does not describe their training work.
It does not suit candidates who passed before 2024. It also does not suit those who have worked for one year or more or registered for an apprenticeship earlier.
How competitive it is cannot be judged, because the notice publishes no applicant figures. The Electrical & Electronics branch has only 1 seat for Graduate Apprentices and 1 for Technician Apprentices.
This is training, not a job. The stipend is fixed. Selected apprentices must arrange their own accommodation, travel, safety material and accident insurance. For candidates from North Bengal, Sikkim and the North East, distance and the postal deadline add cost and risk.
A year at a working thermal power station can support later applications, though the notice promises nothing beyond the stipend.
This is added context, not part of the official notification. Confirm with the hiring office.
FAQs
Can candidates from outside Madhya Pradesh apply for MPPGCL Birsinghpur apprentice 2026?
The notification does not say so plainly. Its Hindi terms page mentions recognised engineering institutions and universities of Madhya Pradesh. Documents 1 to 4 are marked for Madhya Pradesh candidates only. Candidates from other states should confirm with the training office on 07655-292720 or setrainingsgtps.brs@gmail.com before applying.
Is there an age limit for MPPGCL Birsinghpur apprentice 2026?
The age limit is not mentioned in the official notification. The application form asks candidates to write their age as on 1 September 2026 in years, months and days. The notice sets no minimum or maximum age, so candidates in doubt should ask the training office.
Will MPPGCL give a job after the Birsinghpur apprenticeship?
No job is promised in the notification. It says MPPGCL has no obligation to give an appointment after training. Apprentices are not bound to work for the company afterwards. The apprenticeship lasts 12 months and carries a fixed monthly stipend.
What is the difference between Graduate Apprentice and Technician Apprentice at MPPGCL?
Qualification and stipend set the two types apart. Graduate Apprentices hold an engineering or technology degree, or a general degree such as B.Pharm., BCA, B.Sc., B.A. or B.Com. Technician Apprentices hold an engineering or technology diploma. The stipend is ₹12,300 a month for Graduate Apprentices and ₹10,900 for Technician Apprentices.
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