MPPGCL Gandhisagar ITI Apprenticeship 2026: Trades, Stipend, Eligibility and NAPS Application
Good news for ITI pass-outs from Madhya Pradesh. Madhya Pradesh Power Generating Company Limited (MPPGCL) has invited online applications for 11 ITI Apprentice seats at its Gandhisagar Hydel Power Station in Mandsaur district. The seats are in three trades: Electrician, Fitter and Welder. This is a one-year apprenticeship under the Apprentices Act 1961, with a monthly stipend of ₹9,600. Training at a working hydro power station is solid experience for any ITI candidate. For more openings in your state, see our Madhya Pradesh government jobs page.
The last date to apply is 15 November 2026 (till 11:59 PM). Only domiciles of Madhya Pradesh who passed ITI in the last 5 years can apply. Selection is by rank on your ITI marks. This article explains the seat split, eligibility, stipend, conditions and the NAPS application steps. Please read it fully before you apply. GovtJobsAlert.in brings you every such update in simple words.
Key Highlights of MPPGCL ITI Apprentice Recruitment 2026
MPPGCL is a Madhya Pradesh Government undertaking that runs the state’s power generating stations. This advertisement (No. S.E. (O&M)/GS/ITI/2026-27/872, dated 29 September 2026) comes from the office of the Superintending Engineer (O&M), Gandhisagar. It is training, not a job.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Madhya Pradesh Power Generating Company Limited (MPPGCL) |
| Training Place | Gandhisagar Hydel Power Station, District Mandsaur (M.P.) |
| Trades | Electrician, Fitter, Welder |
| Total Seats | 11 |
| Training Period | 1 year |
| Stipend | ₹9,600 per month |
| Who Can Apply | M.P. domicile, ITI passed in the last 5 years |
| Apply Mode | Online, on the Apprenticeship India portal (NAPS) |
| Last Date | 15 November 2026 (11:59 PM) |
How Many Vacancies are in MPPGCL ITI Apprentice Recruitment 2026 (Trade-wise)?
The category split is different for every trade, so look at the row for your trade, not the total.
| Trade | Category-wise Seats | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Electrician | UR 2 / OBC 1 / ST 1 / SC 1 / EWS 0 / PwD 0 | 5 |
| Fitter | UR 1 / OBC 1 / ST 1 / SC 1 / EWS 1 / PwD 0 | 5 |
| Welder | UR 0 / OBC 1 / ST 0 / SC 0 / EWS 0 / PwD 0 | 1 |
| Total | UR 3 / OBC 3 / ST 2 / SC 2 / EWS 1 / PwD 0 | 11 |
Please note: the only Welder seat is reserved for OBC. If you are a UR, SC, ST or EWS candidate with a Welder ITI, the current table has no seat for you. The only EWS seat is in Fitter, and no trade has a PwD seat.
The notification says the seat count may change after the Hon’ble M.P. High Court’s decision on OBC reservation, and on review. Seats that fall vacant during the year may also be filled from this same advertisement.
What is the Eligibility for MPPGCL ITI Apprentice 2026?
Educational Qualification
| Trade | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Electrician | ITI in Electrician trade (SCVT / NCVT) |
| Fitter | ITI in Fitter trade (SCVT / NCVT) |
| Welder | ITI in Welder trade (SCVT / NCVT) |
The ITI can be from a government or private recognised ITI. Under NAPS, only candidates who passed ITI in the last 5 years are eligible. If you are looking for more trade-based openings, check our ITI government jobs list.
| Other Condition | What it means for you |
|---|---|
| Domicile | You must be a mool niwasi (domicile) of Madhya Pradesh |
| District preference | Mandsaur, Neemuch, Ratlam, Agar and Ujjain residents get preference; left-over seats go to other districts |
| Earlier apprenticeship | You must not have been registered for apprenticeship earlier in any establishment |
| Work experience | You must not have worked for one year or more in any institution |
| One trade only | You can apply in only one trade |
Age Limit
| Category | Age Limit (as on 15.11.2026) |
|---|---|
| Minimum (all categories) | 18 years |
| General (maximum) | 27 years |
| SC / ST / OBC (non-creamy layer) | 5 years relaxation (up to 32 years) |
| PwD (Divyang) | 10 years relaxation (up to 37 years) |
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Age is counted as on 15 November 2026, the last date. The notification gives the relaxation to SC, ST, OBC (non-creamy layer) and Divyang candidates. It does not list EWS in the age relaxation line, so EWS candidates should go by the 27-year limit.
What is the Salary (Stipend) for MPPGCL ITI Apprentice 2026?
This is an apprenticeship, so there is no pay scale. You get a fixed monthly stipend, set under the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship’s Apprenticeship Rules amendment of 2025.
| Qualification | Monthly Stipend |
|---|---|
| ITI (trade) certificate holder | ₹9,600 |
The notification is clear that no other allowance or benefit will be given apart from this stipend. You must arrange your own accommodation. Company quarters may be given on fixed charges only if one is vacant.
| Leave During Training | Days |
|---|---|
| Casual leave | 13 days |
| Medical leave | 10 days |
| Weekly off | As applicable |
In case of an accident, the Workmen’s Compensation Act 1923 applies. Remember, MPPGCL has no duty to give you a job after training. Under Section 22(1) of the Apprentices Act 1961, this advertisement is for training only.
What is the Selection Process for MPPGCL ITI Apprentice 2026?
| Stage | Detail |
|---|---|
| Eligibility check | Applications are checked against the advertisement |
| Ranking on ITI marks | Order of merit on the percentage of CGPA (average of semesters) in ITI, trade-wise |
| Tie-break | If marks are equal, the older candidate gets preference |
| Waiting list | Used if needed |
| Offer letter | Sent to your apprentice profile on the NAPS portal |
All communication will come only on your email ID and NAPS profile. Create an email ID that will stay valid for at least one year, and keep checking your profile. Selection lists and offer updates like this are also tracked on our results page.
Which Conditions Can Cancel Your MPPGCL ITI Apprentice 2026 Seat?
| Condition | What it means for you |
|---|---|
| Late application | Applications after 15/11/2026, 11:59 PM will not be accepted |
| Wrong or false details | Incomplete, wrong or false information can get your application cancelled |
| Not eligible or hiding facts | If found at any stage, your candidature will be cancelled and training may be ended |
| Category | Fill your category carefully; it cannot be changed later under any condition |
| Joining time | If you do not join within the given time, your selection will be cancelled |
| Management’s right | The station may cancel any trainee’s selection for proper reason, and may cancel, limit or extend the process or change seat allotment without notice |
| Non-selection | No letters or enquiries will be entertained if you are not selected |
| PwD benefit | Reservation only with 40% or more disability; not given in hazardous trades |
| Reserved seats | If SC or ST candidates are short, those seats are filled from each other, then from other categories |
How to Apply Online for MPPGCL ITI Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
You apply on the Apprenticeship India (NAPS) portal — link in Essential Links below. Registration comes first; the application to MPPGCL Gandhisagar comes after it.
- Register first on the Apprenticeship India portal: Apprentices > Candidate Registration > “Register as Candidate”. You must register on this portal before you can apply.
- Fill Personal Details (Aadhaar, category, name, parents’ names, date of birth, gender) and Contact Details (address, mobile, email ID, password).
- Fill your technical and academic qualifications and upload the certificates. In the Preference section, choose your sector and trade.
- Upload your photo, date of birth certificate and scanned signature, preview, and click Confirm. Note your email ID and password; you need them to apply.
- Log in with your email ID and password, open “Establishment Search”, and select Gandhisagar Jal Vidyut Grih (MPPGCL), Gandhisagar.
- Apply against the advertised seat for your one trade, and save the confirmation from both the registration and the application.
At joining, keep these ready: accident insurance (1 year) copy, medical fitness certificate (Annexure-I format), Aadhaar copy, police character certificate, agreement on ₹1,000 stamp paper, and the disability certificate for PwD candidates.
What are the Important Dates for MPPGCL ITI Apprentice 2026?
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement date | 29 September 2026 |
| Online application start | Not mentioned in the notification |
| Last date to apply | 15 November 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Age counted as on | 15 November 2026 |
No start date is printed in the notice; applications are already invited. Do not wait for the last week. You need two steps, registration and then the application, by 15 November 2026.
Is There Any Application Fee for MPPGCL ITI Apprentice 2026?
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| All categories | Not mentioned in the notification |
The notification does not mention any application fee. Registration on the NAPS portal is done online.
MPPGCL ITI Apprentice 2026 Essential Links
- Download MPPGCL ITI Apprentice 2026 Detailed Advertisement PDF
- Register and Apply on Apprenticeship India Portal (NAPS)
- Visit MPPGCL ITI Apprentice Official Website
- Join WhatsApp Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Telegram Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Madhya Pradesh Govt Jobs Telegram Channel
If you are an M.P. domicile with a recent Electrician, Fitter or Welder ITI, do not let this chance go. A year at a hydel power station is useful practical training. For similar openings, see our PSU jobs page. Register on NAPS early, check your category and trade carefully, and apply by 15 November 2026. Keep visiting GovtJobsAlert.in for more updates.