MAHATRANSCO Boisar Apprentice Electrician Recruitment 2026 – 24 Seats

MAHATRANSCO Boisar Apprentice Electrician Recruitment 2026

Maharashtra State Electricity Transmission Company Limited (MAHATRANSCO), Office of the Executive Engineer, Additional Extra High Voltage Transmission Sub-Division, Boisar, has invited online applications for engagement of Apprentice Electricians (NCVT trade-certified ITI passouts) for a one-year apprenticeship. This article covers the vacancy details, eligibility, application process and important documents required.

MAHATRANSCO Boisar Apprentice Electrician Recruitment 2026 – Overview

Post-wise Vacancy Details

* Candidates from Palghar district will be given preference.

Eligibility Criteria

• Passed Maharashtra State Secondary School Certificate (SSC) Examination.
• Passed the trade examination in Electrician trade from an Industrial Training Institute (ITI) recognized by the National Council for Vocational Training (NCVT), New Delhi.

Age Limit

18 to 38 years. Relaxation of 5 years is applicable for backward class (reserved category) candidates.

Documents Required (to be scanned and uploaded)

• Original mark sheets of SSC and all four semesters of ITI (Electrician trade).
• School Leaving Certificate.
• Aadhar Card.
• Caste Certificate, for candidates belonging to backward class categories.
• Maharashtra State Domicile Certificate.
• Certificate of not availing benefits of creamy layer / advanced group, and other relevant supporting documents.
• Non-Creamy Layer Certificate, for candidates belonging to OBC category.
• Economically Weaker Section (EWS) Certificate, where applicable.

Stipend

Stipend will be applicable as per prevailing government rules for apprentices.

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How to Apply

1. Visit the official apprenticeship portal, http://www.apprenticeshipindia.org.
2. Register and complete the online application form for the Electrician trade under Executive Engineer, Addl. EHV Transmission Sub-Division, Boisar (Establishment Registration No. E11222700108).
3. Scan and upload all required original certificates and documents on your profile.
4. Submit the online application between 02 September 2026 (00:00) and 16 September 2026 (24:00).
5. Take a printout of the submitted online application along with the duly filled Form-A (Prapatra-A) attached to the notification.
6. Send the hardcopy by post or submit by hand/courier to the Executive Engineer’s office address at Khairafata, Mu. Vidyanagar, Po. Saravali, Ta. & Dist. Palghar – 401 501, on or before 06 October 2026, 6:00 PM.

Important Terms and Conditions

• Name on the SSC and ITI mark sheets must match the name on the Aadhar Card; mismatched names will result in application rejection.
• A currently active email ID and mobile number are mandatory while submitting the online application.
• Incomplete, incorrect, or applications submitted without proper documents will not be accepted or considered; providing false information will render the candidate ineligible.
• Candidates availing reservation benefits must submit reservation-related documents whenever demanded by the office, as per government rules.
• Only applications submitted online between 02 September 2026 and 16 September 2026 will be considered; applications submitted before or after this window will not be considered for the recruitment/selection process, and no complaints in this regard will be entertained.
• Selection of apprentice candidates will be made based on SSC and ITI percentage of marks, subject to terms and conditions and social reservation, category-wise.
• If a candidate exerts political or other official pressure during the recruitment process, that candidate will be excluded from the recruitment process.
• Candidates who previously applied online under this or another establishment’s registration number due to a system change must re-submit their application; please take note of this.
• If the required hardcopy documents/certificates for Form-A are not received within the prescribed time limit, the application will not be considered for the recruitment/selection process.

About This Recruitment

MAHATRANSCO’s Boisar sub-division is offering 24 one-year Electrician apprenticeship seats through the National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme framework, giving NCVT-certified ITI Electrician trade passouts from Maharashtra, with particular preference to Palghar district candidates, a structured pathway to gain hands-on experience within a state power transmission utility. This kind of apprenticeship exposure at a major state transmission company can be valuable for candidates building a long-term career in the electrical and power sector.

Why the Two-Step Application Process Matters

Candidates should note carefully that this recruitment involves two distinct steps: first, submitting the application entirely online through the apprenticeshipindia.org portal within the 02-16 September 2026 window, and second, physically submitting a hardcopy of that application along with the completed Form-A to the Boisar office by 06 October 2026. Missing either step, completing the online form but failing to send the hardcopy, or vice versa, will result in the application not being considered, making it essential to track both deadlines independently rather than assuming the online submission alone is sufficient.

Understanding Apprenticeship Under the NAPS Framework

Apprenticeship programmes administered through the apprenticeshipindia.org portal operate under India’s National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS), which connects NCVT/NCVT-affiliated ITI-trained candidates with established employers, including public sector power utilities like MAHATRANSCO, for structured on-the-job training combined with a government-prescribed stipend. While an apprenticeship is not equivalent to regular permanent employment, it often serves as a meaningful stepping stone, giving candidates practical exposure to a utility’s actual working environment and equipment, which can strengthen future applications for regular technical positions in the power sector.

Preparing for a Smooth Application

Given the strict document requirements and the two-stage online-plus-hardcopy process, candidates should begin organizing their SSC mark sheet, all four semesters of ITI mark sheets, school leaving certificate, Aadhar card and applicable caste/domicile/EWS/non-creamy-layer certificates well before the application window opens on 02 September 2026. Since the notice explicitly warns that incomplete or incorrect documentation will lead to outright rejection, candidates should double-check that names, dates of birth and other details are consistent across every document before beginning the upload process on apprenticeshipindia.org.

Why This Recruitment Appeals to Palghar-Based ITI Candidates

With explicit preference given to candidates from Palghar district, this recruitment is particularly well-suited to local ITI Electrician trade passouts who may otherwise need to travel to distant cities for apprenticeship opportunities at major public sector utilities. Securing a MAHATRANSCO apprenticeship close to home allows candidates to gain valuable transmission-sector work experience while remaining within their own district, a meaningful advantage for candidates weighing this opportunity against apprenticeships or entry-level jobs that would require relocation.

About MAHATRANSCO’s Role in Maharashtra’s Power Sector

Maharashtra State Electricity Transmission Company Limited is the state’s designated transmission utility, responsible for evacuating power from generation stations and transmitting it through extra-high-voltage networks to distribution licensees across Maharashtra. The Boisar sub-division, located in Palghar district, forms part of this larger transmission grid, and apprentices engaged here get direct, on-ground exposure to substation and transmission line maintenance operations that are central to keeping the state’s power supply reliable.

Avoiding Common Application Mistakes

Given the notice’s explicit warnings around name mismatches, incomplete documentation, and rejected applications, candidates should treat this apprenticeship application with the same care as a formal government job application, rather than a casual online form. Common mistakes to avoid include uploading blurry or partially cropped scanned documents, providing an email ID or mobile number that is not actively monitored, and delaying the hardcopy submission until close to the 06 October 2026 deadline, which leaves little room to correct any postal delays or last-minute documentation issues.

A Final Reminder on Deadlines

Candidates should mark both deadlines clearly: 16 September 2026 for the online application, and 06 October 2026 for the hardcopy submission at the Boisar office. Treating these as two separate, equally important checkpoints, rather than a single combined deadline, is the surest way to avoid disqualification on a purely procedural, avoidable basis after having correctly and diligently met every eligibility criterion required for this apprenticeship recruitment.

Important Links

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

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. How many Apprentice Electrician seats are advertised at MAHATRANSCO Boisar?

24 seats, under the Executive Engineer, Addl. EHV Transmission Sub-Division, Boisar.

2. What is the online application window?

02 September 2026 (00:00) to 16 September 2026 (24:00).

3. What is the hardcopy submission deadline?

06 October 2026, up to 6:00 PM.

4. What qualification is required?

SSC pass plus NCVT-recognized ITI pass in Electrician trade.

5. What is the age limit?

18 to 38 years, with 5 years’ relaxation for backward class candidates.

6. How should candidates apply?

Online, through www.apprenticeshipindia.org, followed by hardcopy submission of Form-A.

7. Is there any preference given to specific candidates?

Yes, candidates from Palghar district will be given preference.

8. What is the duration of the apprenticeship?

1 year, on a contractual basis.

9. Is a stipend paid?

Yes, as per prevailing government rules for apprentices.

10. Where should the hardcopy application be sent?

Executive Engineer’s office, Addl. EHV Transmission Sub-Division, Boisar, Khairafata, Mu. Vidyanagar, Po. Saravali, Ta. & Dist. Palghar – 401 501.

11. How is selection made?

Based on SSC and ITI percentage of marks, category-wise, subject to social reservation rules.

12. Is there an application fee?

No fee is mentioned in this notice.

13. What happens if the name on documents doesn’t match the Aadhar Card?

The application will not be accepted.

14. Can applications be submitted outside the online window?

No, only applications submitted between 02 and 16 September 2026 will be considered.

15. What happens if the hardcopy is not received on time?

The application will not be considered for the recruitment/selection process.