BMC Trade Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – Apply for 612 Posts Across 17 Trades

BMC Trade Apprentice Recruitment 2026

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC/MCGM), Labour Department, has issued a notice (Ref. No. Prakaa/585/MC, dated 11 August 2026) inviting applications for engagement of Trade Apprentices under the Apprentices Act, 1961, across various departments, divisions and hospitals of the Corporation. A total of 612 Trade Apprentice positions are on offer across 17 trades, to be filled through a two-day recruitment mela. This article covers the complete trade-wise vacancy details, eligibility criteria, selection process and how to apply for BMC Trade Apprentice Recruitment 2026.

BMC Trade Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – Overview

Trade-wise Vacancy Details

The 612 posts are split across two recruitment mela days, with 9 trades scheduled on each day.

Day 1 – 20 August 2026

Day 2 – 21 August 2026

Grand Total (Both Days): 612 Posts

Reservation Categories

Vacancies are subject to social and horizontal (parallel) reservation as per applicable Maharashtra Government norms, including reservation for Women, Persons with Benchmark Disability (4%), Project-affected persons (5%), Earthquake-affected persons (2%), Sportspersons (5%), Orphans (1%), Socially and Educationally Backward Classes/SEBC (10%), and Economically Weaker Sections/EWS (10%), in addition to standard SC/ST/OBC reservation. Note: the Maharashtra Government’s “Semi-literate Unemployed” 10% parallel reservation scheme does not apply to Trade Apprentice engagements under this notice.

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Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

• Candidates must have passed the Secondary School Certificate (SSC/10th standard) or an equivalent examination, having studied Marathi as a subject (100 marks).
• Candidates must have passed all stages of the examination conducted by their respective ITI in the relevant trade.

Other Eligibility

• Candidates must be residents of Maharashtra State.
• Candidates must be certified physically fit by BMC’s Medical Examiner.
• A Police Character Verification Certificate must be submitted within a maximum of 2 months from the date training commences.
• Minimum age: 14 years (as per the Apprentices Act, 1961); maximum age as per applicable Government norms.

Stipend

Stipend will be paid as per Government guidelines applicable to Trade Apprentices. As an illustrative example, the notice specifies a stipend of Rs. 19,890/- per month for the Fitter trade; rates for other trades follow the applicable Government stipend structure for the respective trade and training year.

Selection Process

1. Only ITI-passed candidates from Maharashtra State are eligible. Candidates must register on apprenticeshipindia.gov.in, log in, and under “Apprenticeship Opportunities,” select the MCGM establishment link.
2. Selection is based on the marks obtained by the candidate in their final-stage ITI examination, as declared in the application, combined with applicable social and parallel reservation norms.
3. In case of a tie in marks between two or more candidates, seniority by date of birth (older candidate preferred) will be used as the tie-breaker.
4. Backward class candidates who have migrated to Maharashtra from other states will not be considered for reserved category posts.
5. If sufficient candidates are not available under social/parallel reservation for a given category, the vacancy will be filled from the general merit waiting list.
6. The list of selected apprentices will be published on the BMC website (portal.mcgm.gov.in).
7. Selected candidates will be called for original document verification, following which an offer will be issued through the online system. After the candidate accepts the offer, a Model Apprenticeship Training Contract is executed online, and the candidate is sent to the relevant department/hospital for training, subject to medical examination and character verification.
8. If a selected candidate does not accept the offer within 7 days of it being sent, the selection is cancelled and the next eligible candidate on the merit list is considered.

As per Section 22 of the Apprentices Act, 1961, the Corporation is not bound to absorb apprentices into regular municipal service upon completion of their training period. Selected candidates must submit an undertaking acknowledging that selection does not confer any future right to permanent employment.

Documents Required (Self-Attested Copies)

• School Leaving Certificate/Birth Certificate
• 10th standard mark sheet/certificate
• ITI mark sheet/certificate
• Caste validity certificate (if available)
• Website registration number
• Domicile certificate
• Caste certificate
• Aadhaar Card
• PAN Card
• Bank account details
• Ex-servicemen/disability/sportsperson/project-affected/part-time graduate/earthquake-affected certificate, if applying under the relevant parallel reservation

How to Apply

1. Register on the National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme portal at apprenticeshipindia.gov.in.
2. Log in and, under Apprenticeship Opportunities, select the BMC/MCGM establishment.
3. Note the registration number generated on the portal.
4. Attend the recruitment mela on the applicable date (20 or 21 August 2026, based on your chosen trade) at Jamsaheb Mukadam Government ITI, Govandi, Mumbai, between 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM, carrying the application form along with self-attested copies of all required documents.

Important Instructions

• The final decision on the recruitment process, including postponement or cancellation at any stage for administrative reasons, rests solely with BMC.
• Vacancies will be filled based on the actual availability of eligible candidates in each reservation category; candidature will be cancelled if a candidate is found not to fulfil the prescribed eligibility conditions.
• Married women candidates applying under their maiden name must submit marriage registration proof and a copy of the marriage certificate/gazette notification for the name change.
• EWS candidates must submit a valid Economically Weaker Sections certificate from a competent authority, valid during the selection process period.
• Candidates convicted by any court for a criminal offence or moral turpitude are disqualified; any pending police inquiry or court case against a candidate must be disclosed in the application.
• Selected candidates must submit a Character Verification Certificate from the concerned police station within 2 months of executing the Apprenticeship Training Contract.

About BMC’s Trade Apprentice Programme

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation runs one of India’s largest urban civic administrations, and its Trade Apprentice programme under the Apprentices Act, 1961, gives ITI-trained candidates from across Maharashtra hands-on, paid, one-year training placements across BMC’s engineering, maintenance, hospital and administrative establishments. With 612 positions spanning trades from Electrician and Plumber to Computer Operator and Programming Assistant (the single largest trade category at 154 posts) and Diesel Mechanic (87 posts), this is one of the largest apprenticeship intakes conducted by an Indian municipal body in a single recruitment cycle. For freshly-qualified ITI candidates from Mumbai and across Maharashtra, this programme offers valuable practical, on-the-job training within a major public-sector organisation, along with a government-notified monthly stipend, even though it does not carry a guarantee of permanent employment after the training period concludes.

Tips for Candidates Attending the Mela

• Complete your apprenticeshipindia.gov.in registration and select the MCGM establishment well before 20 August 2026, since a valid registration number is a prerequisite for participating in the mela.
• Report on the correct date for your chosen trade – Day 1 (20 August) covers Electrician, Plumber, Refrigeration & AC Mechanic, Draughtsman Civil, Turner, Desk Top Publishing Operator, Motor Vehicle Body Builder, Diesel Mechanic and Machinist; Day 2 (21 August) covers Wireman, Fitter, Mason, Carpenter, Painter General, Mechanic Motor Vehicle, Welder, Computer Operator and Programming Assistant, and Pump Operator Cum Mechanic.
• Arrive early given the scale of this recruitment drive – with 612 posts across two days, a significant number of ITI-qualified candidates from across Maharashtra are expected to attend.
• Organise all required self-attested documents in advance, as incomplete applications or missing certificates at the mela can delay or disqualify your candidature on the spot.

Important Links

• Notification PDF
• Official Website
• NaukriPatra App
• WhatsApp Channel
• Telegram Channel

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. How many total posts are advertised in BMC Trade Apprentice Recruitment 2026?

612 posts across 17 trades, split between two recruitment mela days (216 on Day 1, 396 on Day 2).

2. When and where is the recruitment mela held?

20-21 August 2026, 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM, at Jamsaheb Mukadam Government ITI, Govandi, near S.T. Workshop, Kirol Road, Vidyavihar (West), Mumbai – 400086.

3. Which trade has the highest number of vacancies?

Computer Operator and Programming Assistant, with 154 posts, scheduled for Day 2 (21 August 2026).

4. Who is eligible to apply?

Maharashtra State residents who have passed SSC/10th standard with Marathi as a subject and have passed all stages of their respective ITI trade examination.

5. How does a candidate register for this recruitment?

By registering on apprenticeshipindia.gov.in, logging in, and selecting the MCGM establishment under Apprenticeship Opportunities.

6. What is the training duration?

1 year.

7. Does completion of the apprenticeship guarantee a permanent BMC job?

No. As per Section 22 of the Apprentices Act, 1961, BMC is not obligated to absorb apprentices into regular service after training completion.

8. Is a stipend paid during the training period?

Yes, as per applicable Government stipend norms; for example, the Fitter trade carries a stipend of Rs.19,890/- per month.

9. What happens if a selected candidate does not accept the offer in time?

If the offer is not accepted within 7 days, the selection is cancelled and the next eligible candidate on the merit list is considered.

10. Is there an application fee for this recruitment?

The notice does not mention any application fee for registration or attending the recruitment mela.