Odisha Power Transmission Corporation Limited Apprentice Recruitment 2026: 100 Posts, Apply Online

OPTCL Apprentice Recruitment 2026: Official Notification Overview

Odisha Power Transmission Corporation Limited (OPTCL), a leading public sector undertaking in Odisha, has announced openings for 100 apprenticeship positions for the year 2026. This recruitment drive is aimed at Graduate Engineers, Non-Engineering Graduates, Diploma holders, and ITI certificate holders. Selected candidates will undergo a one-year training period at various OPTCL units across the state.

Key Highlights of OPTCL Vacancy 2026

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

Candidates must have completed their respective full-time regular courses during the academic years 2023-24, 2024-25, or 2025-26. The specific requirements are:

• Graduate Apprentice (Engineering): B.E. or B.Tech in Electrical, IT, or Telecommunication Engineering.
• Graduate Apprentice (Non-Engineering): MBA (HR), MSW, M.Com (Finance), or LLM/LLB. Candidates with BA, B.Sc, B.Com, or BBA may also be preferred.
• Diploma Technician Apprentice: Diploma in Electrical, Civil, or Telecommunication Engineering.
• ITI Trade Apprentice: ITI certificate in Electrician or Electronic Mechanic trades.

Age Limit (As of 01-08-2026)

• Minimum Age: 18 Years
• Maximum Age: Please refer to the official notification for details regarding the upper age limit.

Important Conditions

• Only Indian nationals with Odisha domicile are eligible.
• Candidates who have already undergone or are currently undergoing apprenticeship training elsewhere are ineligible.
• One year of work experience or more disqualifies the applicant.

Important Dates

Stipend Details

Apprentices will receive a monthly consolidated stipend as follows:

• Graduate Apprentices (Engg & Non-Engg): ₹12,300 per month
• Diploma Technician Apprentices: ₹10,900 per month
• ITI Trade Apprentices: ₹9,600 per month

Selection Process

Selection for the OPTCL apprenticeship is typically based on a combination of academic merit and, where necessary, a written test or personal interview. Shortlisted candidates will be notified for document verification. No travel allowance (TA/DA) will be provided for participating in the selection stages.

Application Fee

Please refer to the official notification for details regarding application fees, as the provided source did not specify a fee amount.

How to Apply

The application process for OPTCL recruitment is entirely online. Candidates must follow these steps:

1. Portal Registration: Graduate and Diploma candidates must register on the NATS 2.0 portal (nats.education.gov.in). ITI candidates must register on the NAPS portal (apprenticeshipindia.gov.in).
2. Aadhaar Seeding: Ensure your bank account is linked to your Aadhaar for Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) of the stipend.
3. OPTCL Application: Once registered on the national portal, visit the official OPTCL website (optcl.co.in) and navigate to the "HRD Section" under "Training & Development" to fill out the online application form.
4. Final Submission: Enter the registration number obtained from NATS/NAPS and upload required documents before the deadline.

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