OPTCL Apprentice Recruitment 2026: 100 Paid Training Seats Across Odisha
Odisha Power Transmission Corporation Limited has opened 100 apprentice seats for one year of paid training at its units across Odisha. Degree, diploma and ITI candidates are all covered, and the monthly stipend goes up to Rs 12,300. If you finished your course in one of the last three academic years and you belong to Odisha, this is one of the cleanest entry points into the state power sector among current Odisha government jobs. Training happens at OPTCL units and offices spread all over the state.
The application window runs from 2 September 2026 to 1 October 2026, and the order of the two steps is fixed. You cannot simply go to the OPTCL site and apply. You must register on a national apprenticeship portal first, generate your registration or enrolment number, and only then fill the OPTCL form. This guide from GovtJobsAlert.in shows which portal is yours, what each stream is paid, the conditions that quietly disqualify candidates, and the exact menu path to the application page.
Key Highlights of OPTCL Apprentice Recruitment 2026
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Odisha Power Transmission Corporation Limited (OPTCL) |
| Advertisement No. | OPTCL-14013/9/2026-T AND D – Part (1) – 14389 |
| Total Vacancies | 100 |
| Apprentice Types | Degree Engineering, Degree Non-Engineering, Diploma Technician, ITI Trade |
| Engagement Period | One year (12 months) |
| Stipend | Rs 9,600 to Rs 12,300 per month |
| Job Location | OPTCL units and offices across Odisha |
| Application Window | 2 September 2026 to 1 October 2026 |
OPTCL is the state-owned utility that transmits electricity across Odisha, and this engagement runs under the Apprentices Act 1961 — structured training, not a job, for twelve months from your online contract date.
How Many Vacancies Are There in OPTCL Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
| Apprentice Type | Discipline | Seats |
|---|---|---|
| Degree Engineering | Degree Electrical | 32 |
| Degree Engineering | Degree IT | 1 |
| Degree Engineering | Degree Telecom | 1 |
| Degree Non-Engineering | Human Resources | 4 |
| Degree Non-Engineering | Finance | 2 |
| Degree Non-Engineering | Law | 1 |
| Diploma Technician | Diploma Electrical | 20 |
| Diploma Technician | Diploma Telecom | 1 |
| Diploma Technician | Diploma Civil | 2 |
| ITI Trade | ITI Electrician | 33 |
| ITI Trade | ITI Electronic Mechanic | 3 |
| Total | All disciplines | 100 |
OPTCL says the seats will be filled as per the reservation rules applicable, but the notification publishes no category-wise split for UR, SC, ST, SEBC or PwBD. Do not assume a fixed number for your category. Two more lines sit in the fine print and both matter: the number against each trade or discipline may be increased or decreased as the corporation requires, and if a discipline does not attract enough suitable candidates, applicants from other disciplines in the same type — degree, diploma or ITI — will be considered.
What is the Eligibility for OPTCL Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
OPTCL Apprentice Educational Qualification 2026
| Discipline | Qualification Required |
|---|---|
| Degree Electrical | BE or B.Tech in Electrical, or Electrical & Electronics Engineering, or equivalent |
| Degree IT | BE or B.Tech in Computer Science, or Information Technology, or equivalent |
| Degree Telecom | BE or B.Tech in Electronics & Telecommunication, Applied Electronics & Instrumentation, or Electronics & Communication Engineering, or equivalent |
| Human Resources | MBA (HR), MSW, or PG Degree in Personnel Management, or Personnel Management & Industrial Relation, or equivalent |
| Finance | M.Com (Finance or Accounts) from a recognised University, or B.Com with Intermediate in CMA from ICAI, or equivalent |
| Law | LLM or LLB, or equivalent |
| Diploma Electrical | Diploma in Electrical Engineering, or equivalent |
| Diploma Telecom | Diploma in Electronics & Telecommunication, or Applied Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering, or equivalent |
| Diploma Civil | Diploma in Civil Engineering, or equivalent |
| ITI Electrician | ITI in Electrician Trade, or equivalent |
| ITI Electronic Mechanic | ITI in Electronics Mechanic Trade, or equivalent |
Every qualification must come from a recognised Board, Council, University or Institute and must have been done as a regular full-time course. For the seven Degree Non-Engineering seats, OPTCL adds that graduation in non-engineering streams such as BA, BSc, BCom or BBA shall be preferred — read that as a preference stated by the employer, not as a closed bar. Diploma holders and ITI trade candidates together hold most of the seats here.
OPTCL Apprentice Age Limit 2026
| Requirement | What the Notification Says |
|---|---|
| Minimum age | 18 years as on 1 August 2026 |
| Maximum age | No upper age limit is stated in the notification |
| Age relaxation | The notification does not mention any age relaxation |
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What is the Stipend and Salary for OPTCL Apprentices 2026?
| Apprentice Type | Stipend per Month |
|---|---|
| Degree Engineering Apprentice | Rs 12,300 |
| Degree Non-Engineering Apprentice | Rs 12,300 |
| Diploma Technician Apprentice | Rs 10,900 |
| ITI Trade Apprentice | Rs 9,600 |
For Degree Engineering, Degree Non-Engineering and Diploma Technician apprentices, OPTCL pays half the stipend and BOPT pays the other half through direct benefit transfer. The notification does not state this sharing arrangement for ITI Trade apprentices. Every candidate, ITI included, must have a bank account seeded with Aadhaar for DBT — an unseeded account can render you ineligible. You are entitled to the stipend from the start of the online contract date, subject to satisfactory performance.
Two honest warnings. No accommodation, and no allowance in place of it, is provided at the training locations. And finishing the training gives you no claim on a job: the notification says it shall not be obligatory on OPTCL to offer employment to any apprentice, and no apprentice can claim a right to employment on the ground of having completed apprenticeship training.
Who is Not Eligible for OPTCL Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
| Condition | What it means for you |
|---|---|
| Odisha only | Only Indian Nationals belonging to the State of Odisha are eligible to apply |
| One year of job experience | Candidates with job experience of one year or more shall not be eligible to apply |
| Apprenticeship already done | Anyone who has completed apprenticeship training under the Apprentices Act 1961 shall not be eligible to apply |
| Awaiting your result | Candidates appearing for the requisite essential qualifying examination will not be eligible to apply |
| Certificate cut-off | You must hold the passing certificate or final year mark sheet as on 1 July 2026 |
| Passing year | Your qualification must be passed during academic year 2023-24, 2024-25 or 2025-26, and the gap between passing and joining the training must not be more than 3 years |
| Physical standard | You must meet the minimum physical standard prescribed in Clause 4 of the Apprenticeship Rules 1992 |
| Portal registration and DBT | You must be registered on the NAPS or NATS portal and your bank account must be seeded with your Aadhaar for DBT |
| Incomplete forms | Incomplete or erroneous applications will be rejected and no further communication will be entertained |
| Portal profile | Educational, personal, bank account and Aadhaar details must be entered fully in your apprenticeship portal profile; any discrepancy or lacuna found at any stage will render you ineligible |
| False information | If you furnish false or incorrect information at any stage, your candidature or engagement is liable to be cancelled |
| Canvassing | Canvassing or pressuring through any source will disqualify your candidature and your name will be removed from the record |
| Unofficial payments | OPTCL does not support any bribe or unofficial payment; engaging with unauthorised individuals may lead to disqualification |
What is the Selection Process for OPTCL Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
| Stage | What the notification actually says |
|---|---|
| Academic merit | Named as a basis of selection; the notification lists it first of three |
| Written test | Named as a basis of selection “as required”; not announced as a confirmed stage |
| Interview | Named as a basis of selection “as required”; not announced as a confirmed stage |
| Document verification | Named only in the no-expenses clause; no TA, DA or other expenses are paid for it or for interview |
Selection is made on academic merit, written test or interview, as required. No exam pattern, syllabus or marking scheme is published in this notification, which means any site selling you an OPTCL apprentice syllabus has invented it. The management’s decision is final and binding on eligibility, acceptance or rejection of the application, mode of selection and cancellation of the process in part or full, and no correspondence will be entertained about it. Filling up the seats is at OPTCL’s discretion, and no claim arises if some seats stay unfilled.
How to Apply Online for OPTCL Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
This is a two-portal application, and the notification fixes the order. You must register on a national apprenticeship portal first, because the OPTCL form will not go through without the registration or enrolment number that portal generates. Which portal is yours depends on your stream, and the Degree Non-Engineering candidates register alongside the engineers, not with the ITI trades.
| Your stream | Where you must register first |
|---|---|
| Degree Engineering — Electrical, IT, Telecom | NATS 2.0 portal |
| Diploma Technician — Electrical, Telecom, Civil | NATS 2.0 portal |
| Degree Non-Engineering — HR, Finance, Law | NATS 2.0 portal |
| ITI Trade — Electrician, Electronic Mechanic | NAPS portal |
| Step | Action |
|---|---|
| 1 | Register on the national apprenticeship portal for your stream — NATS 2.0 or NAPS, both linked in Essential Links below |
| 2 | Seed your Aadhaar with your bank account for DBT and complete your portal profile with educational, personal and bank details |
| 3 | Note the registration or enrolment number the portal generates — nothing further works without it |
| 4 | Open the OPTCL official website (link in Essential Links below) and go to the HRD Section, then Training & Development |
| 5 | Open “Advertisement for Engagement of Apprentices 2026” and click on “Apply Online”, or use the direct OPTCL application link in Essential Links |
| 6 | Fill the OPTCL form quoting your registration number and follow the detailed procedure given on the Apply Online page |
| 7 | Submit, and save the confirmation from both steps — your portal registration and your OPTCL application |
Keep your passing certificate or final year mark sheet and your Aadhaar-seeded bank details ready before you start — those two are what forfeit your claim if they are missing later.
What are the Important Dates for OPTCL Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification date | 29 August 2026 |
| Online application opens | 2 September 2026 (12:00 AM) |
| Last date to apply online | 1 October 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Age reckoning date (minimum 18 years) | 1 August 2026 |
| Qualification certificate cut-off | 1 July 2026 |
There is no separate published deadline for the NATS or NAPS registration, so do not wait for one. It simply has to be finished early enough for you to complete the OPTCL application by 1 October 2026 — so finish the portal registration early.
Is There an Application Fee for OPTCL Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| All categories | The notification does not mention an application fee |
Read that carefully. The notification states no fee amount, no payment mode and no exemption anywhere, which is not the same as an official announcement that applying is free — check the detailed procedure on the Apply Online page before you assume there is nothing to pay. OPTCL separately says it does not support any bribe or unofficial payment.
Essential Links for OPTCL Apprentice Recruitment 2026
- Download OPTCL Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Official Notification PDF
- Register Online for OPTCL Apprentice Recruitment 2026 (Degree Engineering, Diploma/Technician and Degree Non-Engineering — HR, Finance, Law)
- Register Online for OPTCL Apprentice Recruitment 2026 (ITI Trade Apprentices only — Electrician and Electronic Mechanic)
- Apply Online for OPTCL Apprentice Recruitment 2026
- Visit OPTCL Official Website
- Join WhatsApp Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Telegram Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Odisha Government Jobs Telegram Channel
A year of paid training with the state transmission utility is a strong first line on any CV, and with 100 seats spread across four apprentice types there is a route here for degree, diploma and ITI candidates alike. Finish your NATS or NAPS registration first, then apply on the OPTCL portal well before 1 October 2026. Keep visiting GovtJobsAlert.in for more Odisha government job updates and engineering job notifications.