Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation Apprentice Vacancy 2026: Trades, Stipend and Walk-In Details
For every ITI pass-out in Maharashtra waiting for a real opening, this one is big. The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has announced a two-day walk-in for 612 Trade Apprentice posts across 18 trades. There is no written exam and no fee prescribed — selection is purely on your final semester ITI marks, and the stipend goes up to ₹19,890. If you are an ITI certificate holder, read on.
The walk-in runs on 20 and 21 August 2026, 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and your trade decides which day you attend. Before going you must complete a mandatory online registration on the National Apprenticeship portal — candidates who skip it are turned away at the venue. Read this end to end, and keep GovtJobsAlert.in handy for updates.
Key Highlights — BMC Trade Apprentice Recruitment 2026
Apprentices here train under the Apprentices Act, 1961 across BMC departments and hospitals — hands-on experience that private employers value highly. The drive is open only to candidates domiciled in Maharashtra who completed ITI from a Maharashtra state institute, making it focused on job seekers across Maharashtra. Backward-class candidates who migrated into Maharashtra from another state are not considered for the reserved posts.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Post Name | Trade Apprentice (18 trades), 1-year training |
| Total Vacancies | 612 |
| Stipend | ₹19,890 or ₹17,680 per month, by trade |
| Job Location | Mumbai — BMC departments and hospitals |
| Walk-In Dates | 20 and 21 August 2026, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Application Fee | No fee mentioned in the notification |
How Many Vacancies and Trades are there in BMC Trade Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
Find your trade below and note the walk-in day carefully. Turn up on the wrong day and you will not be considered. You may apply for one trade only — more than one application from the same candidate is not considered, though backward-class candidates are free to also compete in the open category.
| Trade Name | Walk-In Date | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel Mechanic | 20 August 2026 | 87 |
| Plumber | 20 August 2026 | 66 |
| Electrician | 20 August 2026 | 40 |
| Refrigeration & AC Mechanic | 20 August 2026 | 6 |
| Draughtsman Civil | 20 August 2026 | 5 |
| Turner | 20 August 2026 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Body Builder | 20 August 2026 | 4 |
| Desktop Publishing Operator | 20 August 2026 | 3 |
| Machinist | 20 August 2026 | 1 |
| Computer Operator & Programming Assistant | 21 August 2026 | 154 |
| Fitter | 21 August 2026 | 58 |
| Mechanic Motor Vehicle | 21 August 2026 | 39 |
| Pump Operator Cum Mechanic | 21 August 2026 | 35 |
| Wireman | 21 August 2026 | 33 |
| Meson (Building Construction) | 21 August 2026 | 28 |
| Carpenter | 21 August 2026 | 20 |
| Welder | 21 August 2026 | 16 |
| Painter General | 21 August 2026 | 13 |
| Total | — | 612 |
Day 1 covers 216 posts and Day 2 covers 396 posts, together making the announced 612 posts.
What is the Eligibility for BMC Trade Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
Educational Qualification
| Requirement | Detail |
|---|---|
| School | SSC (10th) or equivalent/higher, with Marathi as a 100-mark subject |
| ITI | Passed all semester examinations in the relevant trade |
| ITI location | Must be a Maharashtra state institute |
| Domicile | Must be a resident of Maharashtra |
That Marathi 100-mark condition is the single most common reason candidates are rejected at the venue — check your 10th marksheet before travelling. Candidates who cleared 10th standard and hold a trade certificate meet the base requirement.
Age Limit
| Age Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Minimum Age | 14 years (Apprentices Act, 1961) |
| Maximum Age | As per applicable Government rules |
The notification states only the statutory minimum of 14 years and refers the maximum to the applicable Government Resolution without printing a figure — so no upper age number is confirmed in the advertisement.
What is the Salary and Stipend for BMC Trade Apprentice 2026?
The notification gives two stipend figures, and which you get depends entirely on your trade.
| Monthly Stipend | Trades |
|---|---|
| ₹19,890 | Fitter, Wireman, Electrician, Painter General, Refrigeration & AC Mechanic, Mechanic Motor Vehicle, Draughtsman Civil, Turner, Machinist |
| ₹17,680 | Plumber, Meson, Carpenter, Computer Operator & Programming Assistant, Welder, Pump Operator Cum Mechanic, Diesel Mechanic, Motor Vehicle Body Builder, Desktop Publishing Operator |
The notification fixes the monthly stipend at ₹19,890 for nine trades and ₹17,680 for the other nine, payable as per applicable Government guidelines.
For a fresh ITI pass-out that is a strong start — many private workshops pay less for the same skill. Do remember that apprenticeship under the Act is a training engagement, not a permanent government post. Under Section 22 of the Apprentices Act, 1961 BMC is not obliged to absorb you when training ends, and every selected candidate must give a written undertaking claiming no right to future permanent employment. The certificate and BMC experience still open doors afterwards.
What is the Selection Process for BMC Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
There is no written exam — your existing ITI marksheet is your scorecard.
| Step | What Happens |
|---|---|
| 1. Online registration | Log in to the National Apprenticeship portal, open “Apprenticeship Opportunities”, select MCGM. Mandatory before the walk-in — note your registration number |
| 2. Walk-in submission | Attend the Bharti Melava on your trade’s day with the filled form and self-attested copies |
| 3. Merit selection | Ranked on highest marks in the final semester ITI exam, against social and parallel reservation; ties broken by older date of birth |
| 4. Selection list | Published on BMC’s website only — no written correspondence is entertained, and missing the verification deadline strikes your name off the list |
| 5. Document verification | Selected candidates called with originals |
| 6. Online offer | Must be accepted within 7 days, else the next candidate takes your place |
| 7. Contract and checks | Model Contract of Apprenticeship, BMC medical fitness certificate, then a police character certificate within 2 months — any crime found cancels the appointment |
How to Apply for BMC Trade Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
Keep every document in one folder before the walk-in day — the venue will be crowded and there is no time to arrange papers there. Fill the form completely: an application with any deficiency is not accepted, and if wrong or false information or concealed facts come to light at any stage — even after appointment — the training and contract are cancelled without notice. A candidate convicted by any court of moral turpitude or a criminal offence is ineligible, and any pending police enquiry or court case must be disclosed.
| Step | What to Do |
|---|---|
| 1 | Register online on the National Apprenticeship portal (see Essential Links below) |
| 2 | Select the MCGM option and note your registration number |
| 3 | Fill the application form printed in the official notification and paste a recent 2.5 cm × 3 cm photo, signed across it |
| 4 | Attach School Leaving/Birth Certificate, 10th marksheet, ITI marksheet and certificate |
| 5 | Attach Maharashtra domicile certificate, caste certificate and caste validity if applicable |
| 6 | Attach Aadhaar card, PAN card and bank passbook or account details |
| 7 | Attend the walk-in on your trade’s date, 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
Claiming parallel or horizontal reservation — women (30%), Ex-serviceman (15%), PwBD (4%), sportsperson (5%), project-affected (5%), earthquake-affected (2%) or orphan (1%) — means carrying that certificate too. For the PwBD quota you need a competent-authority certificate showing at least 40% disability; anyone applying under PwBD reservation with less than 40% is declared ineligible. Sportspersons must get the sports certificate verified by the Divisional Deputy Director, Sports and Youth Services before applying. All travel and stay costs are your own; BMC does not reimburse them, no corporation accommodation is provided during training, and selected apprentices may be posted anywhere in BMC’s jurisdiction across all three shifts.
Important Dates and Walk-In Schedule for BMC Trade Apprentice Recruitment 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Released | 11 August 2026 |
| Walk-In Day 1 (9 trades) | 20 August 2026, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Walk-In Day 2 (9 trades) | 21 August 2026, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Venue | Jamsaheb Mukadam Government ITI, Govandi, Kirol Road, Vidyavihar (West), Mumbai 400086 |
Is there an Application Fee for BMC Trade Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| All Categories | No fee mentioned in the notification |
The advertisement prescribes no application fee for this apprenticeship walk-in, so do not pay money to any agent or third party claiming otherwise.
Essential Links — BMC Trade Apprentice Recruitment 2026
- Download Official Notification PDF
- Register Online for BMC Trade Apprentice Recruitment 2026
- Visit BMC Official Website
- Join WhatsApp Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Telegram Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Telegram for Maharashtra Govt Jobs
612 posts, no written exam, and no fee prescribed in the advertisement — openings this accessible are rare, and the whole thing is decided in two days. Complete your online registration today, arrange your documents tonight, and reach the venue early on 20 or 21 August 2026 depending on your trade. Carry your ITI final semester marksheet in original — it is your ticket. Keep visiting GovtJobsAlert.in for more ITI and trade apprentice notifications.