The West Bengal Power Development Corporation Limited (WBPDCL) has opened the WBPDCL apprentice recruitment 2026 for 60 Technician Apprentice posts, as per Engagement Notification No. WBPDCL/Apprentice/2026/01 and the details on wbpdcl.co.in. Online applications open on 20 November 2026 and close on 10 December 2026. The training suits engineering graduates and diploma holders who want one year of practical work in a state power utility.
WBPDCL will engage 30 graduate apprentices and 30 diploma apprentices across Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation / Electronics and Mining disciplines. Training runs for one year at its power stations, projects and coal mines. A full discipline-wise breakdown follows. Candidates should check all details in the article below.
WBPDCL is engaging 60 Technician Apprentices, 30 Graduate in Engineering and 30 Diploma in Engineering, for one year under the Apprentices Act, 1961. The last date to apply online is 10 December 2026 at wbpdcl.co.in, and no other mode of application is accepted. Applications open on 20 November 2026.
Quick Summary of WBPDCL Technician Apprentice 2026
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | West Bengal Power Development Corporation Limited (WBPDCL) |
| Notification No. | WBPDCL/Apprentice/2026/01 |
| Post | Technician Apprentice (Graduate and Diploma in Engineering) |
| Total Posts | 60 |
| Training Period | One year |
| Governing Law | Apprentices Act, 1961 and Apprenticeship Rules, 1992 |
| Application Mode | Online only |
| Applications Open | 20 November 2026 |
| Last Date | 10 December 2026 |
| Who Can Apply | Indian Nationals |
| Registration Needed | Board of Practical Training – Eastern Region |
| Place of Training | WBPDCL Power Stations, Projects and Coal Mines |
| Selection | Updates on wbpdcl.co.in |
About WBPDCL
WBPDCL is a Government of West Bengal enterprise. It generates electricity in West Bengal and runs coal mining and related operations in West Bengal and Jharkhand. The registered and corporate office is Bidyut Unnayan Bhaban, Plot No. 3/C, LA-Block, Sector-III, Bidhannagar, Kolkata-700106.
Apprentices train at its power stations, projects and coal mines. Candidates can also see more West Bengal jobs on this site.
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Important dates
The WBPDCL apprentice recruitment 2026 form stays open for three weeks. No other mode of application will be accepted.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online application starts | 20 November 2026 |
| Last date to apply online | 10 December 2026 |
| Selection process updates | On wbpdcl.co.in |
Posts and discipline-wise seats
The WBPDCL apprentice recruitment 2026 notice lists two sets of posts. Mining seats are open to graduates only.
| Level | Discipline | Posts |
|---|---|---|
| Graduate | Mechanical | 12 |
| Graduate | Electrical | 10 |
| Graduate | Instrumentation / Electronics | 5 |
| Graduate | Mining | 3 |
| Diploma | Mechanical | 13 |
| Diploma | Electrical | 10 |
| Diploma | Instrumentation / Electronics | 7 |
| Total | 60 |
The graduate posts total 30 and the diploma posts total 30.
Eligibility
Candidates must already be registered with the Board of Practical Training – Eastern Region to apply online. Under WBPDCL apprentice recruitment 2026, candidates not yet registered with the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS) must register before applying on the WBPDCL website. Only Indian Nationals can apply.
Graduate posts
- Engineering degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation / Electronics or Mining.
Diploma posts
- Engineering diploma in Mechanical, Electrical or Instrumentation / Electronics.
The notice sends candidates to wbpdcl.co.in for the age limit, detailed qualifications, eligibility criteria and stipend.
A stipend is paid to an apprentice during training. It is not a salary. Candidates should also keep their name and date of birth identical on the registration, the marksheets and the application form. This is added context, not part of the official notice. Confirm with the official website.
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How to apply for WBPDCL apprentice recruitment 2026
WBPDCL accepts applications only on its website. The steps below follow the notice.
Step 1: Register on the training portals
- Register with the Board of Practical Training – Eastern Region.
- Register with NATS if not already registered, before applying on the WBPDCL website.
Step 2: Apply online
- Open wbpdcl.co.in between 20 November 2026 and 10 December 2026.
- Apply for the Graduate or Diploma post in the discipline that matches the qualification.
- Submit the form before the last date.
- Follow wbpdcl.co.in for updates on the selection process.
Should you apply?
The WBPDCL apprentice recruitment suits engineering graduates and diploma holders who want one year of hands-on training in power generation or coal mining. Mining graduates have 3 posts, the smallest group, while diploma Mechanical has the most posts at 13.
It does not suit candidates who need a regular salaried job, because an apprenticeship is training under the Apprentices Act. Candidates not registered with the Board of Practical Training – Eastern Region should finish that step before 20 November 2026. Candidates from North Bengal and Sikkim should check the training location on the WBPDCL website, since the office is in Kolkata. More apprentice notices are listed on this site. This is added context, not part of the official notice. Confirm with the official website.
Important Links
| Details | Link |
|---|---|
| WBPDCL official website and online application | Apply online at wbpdcl.co.in |
| More job updates | Latest job updates |
FAQs
What is the last date for WBPDCL apprentice recruitment 2026?
The last date to apply online is 10 December 2026. Applications open on 20 November 2026 on wbpdcl.co.in. WBPDCL will not accept any other mode of application.
How many posts are there for Technician Apprentice at WBPDCL?
There are 60 posts: 30 for Graduate in Engineering and 30 for Diploma in Engineering. Mining has 3 posts and is open to graduates only. The other disciplines have posts at both levels.
Do I need NATS registration for WBPDCL apprentice recruitment?
Candidates registered with the Board of Practical Training – Eastern Region apply online on the WBPDCL website. Those not yet registered with NATS must register before applying. Both steps come before the online form.
How long is the WBPDCL apprenticeship?
The apprenticeship runs for one year under the Apprentices Act, 1961 and Apprenticeship Rules, 1992, as amended from time to time. Training takes place at WBPDCL power stations, projects and coal mines.
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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.