WBPDCL Technician Apprentice Recruitment 2026: 60 Graduate & Diploma Engineering Apprentice Seats
Good news for engineering students in the east. The West Bengal Power Development Corporation Limited (WBPDCL), a Government of West Bengal enterprise, has announced 60 vacancies for Technician Apprentices: 30 for Graduate in Engineering and 30 for Diploma in Engineering. Seats are in Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation / Electronics and, for graduates, Mining. If you are looking for West Bengal govt jobs experience in a power company, read on.
Please note this is an apprenticeship for one year, not a regular job. Online applications run from 20 November 2026 to 10 December 2026. This article is based on a short newspaper notice, which says age, qualification details, stipend and how to apply are on the WBPDCL website. We will update it when the detailed notice is available. Follow GovtJobsAlert.in for it.
Key Highlights of WBPDCL Technician Apprentice Recruitment 2026
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | The West Bengal Power Development Corporation Limited (WBPDCL) |
| Notification No. | WBPDCL/Apprentice/2026/01 |
| Posts | Technician Apprentice (Graduate in Engineering), Technician Apprentice (Diploma in Engineering) |
| Total Vacancies | 60 |
| Engagement Period | One year, under the Apprentices Act, 1961 and Apprenticeship Rules 1992 |
| Who Can Apply | Indian Nationals |
| Workplace | WBPDCL Power Stations, Projects and Coal Mines |
| Mode of Application | Online only |
| Last Date | 10 December 2026 |
WBPDCL generates electricity in West Bengal and also does coal mining and related work in West Bengal and Jharkhand. Its registered office is in Bidhannagar, Kolkata.
How Many Vacancies Are There in WBPDCL Technician Apprentice 2026?
| Post | Discipline | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Graduate in Engineering | Mechanical | 12 |
| Graduate in Engineering | Electrical | 10 |
| Graduate in Engineering | Instrumentation / Electronics | 5 |
| Graduate in Engineering | Mining | 3 |
| Diploma in Engineering | Mechanical | 13 |
| Diploma in Engineering | Electrical | 10 |
| Diploma in Engineering | Instrumentation / Electronics | 7 |
Graduate group: 30 (12 + 10 + 5 + 3). Diploma group: 30 (13 + 10 + 7). Total: 60. Only the Graduate group has a Mining seat. The notice gives no category-wise (SC / ST / OBC) split, so we have not shown one.
What Is the Eligibility for WBPDCL Technician Apprentice 2026?
| Post | Qualification in the Notice |
|---|---|
| Graduate in Engineering | Graduate in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation / Electronics or Mining) |
| Diploma in Engineering | Diploma in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical or Instrumentation / Electronics) |
The notice says the detailed qualification and eligibility criteria are available on the WBPDCL website. It does not print them, so we have not guessed them. Check the website before you apply. If you hold an engineering degree or a diploma, keep your marksheets ready.
Registration is the key condition. The notice asks eligible candidates who have already registered with the Board of Practical Training – Eastern Region to apply online. Those not yet registered with the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS) may do so before applying on the WBPDCL website. Do this early, because registration is a separate step from the application itself.
What Is the Age Limit for WBPDCL Technician Apprentice 2026?
The newspaper notice does not state the age limit or any age relaxation. It says the detailed age specification is on the WBPDCL website. Read it there before you apply, and do not rely on guesses from other apprenticeship notices.
Salary and Stipend for WBPDCL Apprentices
The notice does not give a stipend figure. It only says that stipend details are available on the WBPDCL website. As the engagement is under the Apprentices Act, 1961 and Apprenticeship Rules 1992 for one year, check the website for the exact amount before you decide.
Is There an Application Fee for WBPDCL Technician Apprentice 2026?
The notice does not mention any application fee. The detailed instructions on the WBPDCL website are the place to confirm this, so check there before you submit your form.
What Is the Selection Process for WBPDCL Technician Apprentice 2026?
The notice does not describe the selection stages. It says candidates should follow the WBPDCL website for updates on the subsequent selection process. We will add the stages here once they are published.
What Are the Important Dates for WBPDCL Technician Apprentice 2026?
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online application starts | 20 November 2026 |
| Last date to apply online | 10 December 2026 |
How to Apply for WBPDCL Technician Apprentice 2026 Online?
This is a two-step route, on two different sites. Registration comes first.
- Check whether you are already registered with the Board of Practical Training – Eastern Region. If not, register with NATS first (link in Essential Links).
- Note your registration or enrolment details.
- From 20 November 2026, open the WBPDCL website (link in Essential Links) and find the apprentice application.
- Fill in the online form for the Graduate or Diploma post that matches your qualification.
- Submit by 10 December 2026.
No other mode of application will be accepted. Postal or email applications are not valid.
Essential Links for WBPDCL Technician Apprentice Recruitment 2026
- Download WBPDCL Technician Apprentice Official Notification PDF
- Visit WBPDCL Technician Apprentice Official Website
- Register Online for WBPDCL Technician Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – 60 Graduate & Diploma Engineering Apprentice Posts (NATS registration for candidates not yet registered)
- Join WhatsApp Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Telegram Channel for Government Jobs
- Join West Bengal Govt Jobs Telegram Channel
If you are an engineering graduate or diploma holder, register on NATS early and be ready for 20 November 2026. The last date is 10 December 2026. For more power-sector openings, see PSU jobs on GovtJobsAlert.in.