OPTCL
Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 100 Apprentice Posts
Odisha Power Transmission Corporation Limited (OPTCL), a
Government of Odisha undertaking, has released the OPTCL Apprentice
Recruitment 2026 notification for 100 Graduate, Diploma and ITI Trade
Apprentice posts. Eligible candidates who are Indian nationals belonging to
Odisha can apply online through the prescribed apprenticeship portal and OPTCL
website.
The apprenticeship will be for a period of one year (12
months). Candidates can apply from 2 September 2026 to 1 October 2026.
The available apprenticeship categories include Degree Engineering, Degree
Non-Engineering, Diploma Technician and ITI Trade Apprentices.
OPTCL
Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – Overview
- Organization:
Odisha Power Transmission Corporation Limited (OPTCL)
- Advertisement
No.: OPTCL-14013/9/2026-T AND D – Part (1) - 14389
- Post:
Apprentice
- Total
Vacancies: 100
- Apprenticeship
Types: Degree Engineering, Degree Non-Engineering, Diploma Technician
and ITI Trade
- Duration:
1 Year / 12 Months
- Application
Mode: Online
- Application
Start Date: 2 September 2026
- Last
Date: 1 October 2026
- Minimum
Age: 18 years
- Maximum
Age: No maximum age specified
- Job/Training
Location: Various OPTCL units and offices across Odisha
- Official
Website: optcl.co.in
OPTCL
Apprentice Vacancy 2026
OPTCL has announced 100 apprentice seats across
different disciplines. The number of seats may be increased or decreased
according to the corporation's requirements.
Degree Engineering Apprentice – 34 Posts
- Degree
Electrical: 32 Posts
- Degree
IT: 1 Post
- Degree
Telecom: 1 Post
Stipend: ₹12,300 per month
Degree Non-Engineering Apprentice – 7 Posts
- Human
Resources: 4 Posts
- Finance:
2 Posts
- Law:
1 Post
Stipend: ₹12,300 per month
Diploma Technician Apprentice – 23 Posts
- Diploma
Electrical: 20 Posts
- Diploma
Telecom: 1 Post
- Diploma
Civil: 2 Posts
Stipend: ₹10,900 per month
ITI Trade Apprentice – 36 Posts
- ITI
Electrician: 33 Posts
- ITI
Electronic Mechanic: 3 Posts
Stipend: ₹9,600 per month
Total Vacancies: 100 Posts
OPTCL
Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – Eligibility Criteria
The required qualification depends on the apprenticeship
discipline.
Degree Engineering Apprentice
Degree Electrical:
BE/B.Tech in Electrical Engineering, Electrical & Electronics Engineering
or equivalent.
Degree IT:
BE/B.Tech in Computer Science, Information Technology or equivalent.
Degree Telecom:
BE/B.Tech in Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering, Applied
Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering, Electronics & Communication
Engineering or equivalent.
Degree Non-Engineering Apprentice
Human Resources:
MBA in HR, MSW, PG Degree in Personnel Management, Personnel Management &
Industrial Relations or equivalent.
Finance:
M.Com in Finance/Accounts from a recognised University/Institution, or B.Com
with Intermediate in CMA from ICAI, or equivalent.
Law:
LLM, LLB or equivalent.
Diploma Technician Apprentice
Diploma Electrical:
Diploma in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
Diploma Civil:
Diploma in Civil Engineering or equivalent.
Diploma Telecom:
Diploma in Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering, Applied Electronics
& Instrumentation Engineering or equivalent.
ITI Trade Apprentice
ITI Electrician:
ITI in Electrician Trade or equivalent.
ITI Electronic Mechanic:
ITI in Electronics Mechanic Trade or equivalent.
The prescribed qualification must be obtained as a regular
full-time course from a recognised Board, Council, University or Institute.
For Non-Engineering Apprentices, qualifications such as BA, B.Sc, B.Com and BBA
or equivalent are mentioned as preferred where applicable.
Other Eligibility Conditions
Candidates should also satisfy the following conditions:
- Only
Indian nationals belonging to Odisha are eligible.
- Candidates
must satisfy the prescribed physical standards under the Apprenticeship
Rules.
- Candidates
who have already completed apprenticeship training under the Apprentices
Act are not eligible.
- Candidates
having one year or more job experience are not eligible.
- Candidates
who have not yet passed the required qualification are not eligible.
- The
passing certificate/final-year marksheet must be available as on 1 July
2026.
- The
qualifying examination must have been passed during Academic Year 2023–24,
2024–25 or 2025–26.
- Candidates
must be registered on the NATS/NAPS portal.
- The
candidate's bank account must be Aadhaar-seeded for Direct Benefit
Transfer of stipend.
OPTCL
Apprentice Age Limit 2026
The minimum age requirement is:
- Minimum
Age: 18 years
- Age
calculated as on: 1 August 2026
- Maximum
Age: No maximum age limit specified
Candidates must be at least 18 years old on the prescribed
cut-off date.
OPTCL
Apprentice Stipend 2026
The monthly stipend differs according to the apprenticeship
category:
- Degree
Engineering Apprentice: ₹12,300 per month
- Degree
Non-Engineering Apprentice: ₹12,300 per month
- Diploma
Technician Apprentice: ₹10,900 per month
- ITI
Trade Apprentice: ₹9,600 per month
For Degree Engineering, Degree Non-Engineering and Diploma
apprentices, OPTCL will pay 50% of the stipend while the remaining 50% is paid
by the Board of Apprenticeship Training through DBT, as stated in the
notification.
OPTCL
Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – Application Fee
No application fee is mentioned in the notification.
OPTCL
Apprentice Important Dates
- Advertisement
Date: 29 August 2026
- Online
Application Starts: 2 September 2026
- Application
Last Date: 1 October 2026
- Closing
Time: 11:59 PM on 1 October 2026
Candidates should complete the application well before the
deadline to avoid last-minute technical problems.
OPTCL
Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – Selection Process
The notification states that selection may be based on academic
merit, written test or interview, as applicable to the respective
discipline. It does not prescribe one common selection formula for all
apprenticeship categories.
Therefore, candidates should carefully check the selection
procedure applicable to their particular discipline.
No TA/DA or other expenses will be provided for attending
document verification or an interview.
OPTCL
Apprentice Training Duration
The apprenticeship training period is:
1 year / 12 months
The training starts from the online contract date and
continues for one year.
The training will be conducted at different OPTCL units and
offices across Odisha. The notification states that accommodation or an
allowance in lieu of accommodation will not be provided.
Importantly, completion of apprenticeship does not create a right to regular employment with OPTCL.
Documents
Required
Candidates should keep the following information and
documents ready:
- Aadhaar
Card
- Educational
certificates and marksheets
- Final-year
marksheet/passing certificate
- ITI
certificate, where applicable
- Diploma
certificate, where applicable
- Degree
certificate, where applicable
- NATS/NAPS
registration number
- Bank
account details
- Aadhaar-seeded
bank account for DBT
- Odisha
domicile/residential proof, where applicable
- Passport-size
photograph
- Signature
- Category
certificate, if applicable
Candidates should ensure that their personal, educational,
bank and Aadhaar details are correctly entered in the apprenticeship portal.
Incorrect or inconsistent information can result in rejection.
- Notification PDF - Click Here
- Apply Online - Click Here
- NATS 2.0 Portal(Degree/Diploma) - Click Here
- NAPS Portal (ITI Trade) - Click Here
- WhatsApp Group - Click Here
- Telegram Group - Click Here
How to
Apply for OPTCL Apprentice Recruitment 2026
The application process has two major stages.
Step 1 – Register on NATS/NAPS
Candidates applying for Degree Engineering, Diploma and
Degree Non-Engineering apprenticeships need to register on the NATS 2.0
portal.
ITI Trade Apprentice candidates need to register on the NAPS
portal.
Candidates should ensure that their Aadhaar is seeded with
their bank account for DBT.
Step 2 – Apply on the OPTCL Website
After obtaining the NATS/NAPS registration or enrolment
number:
- Visit
the OPTCL official website.
- Go
to the HRD Section.
- Select
Training & Development.
- Find
Advertisement for Engagement of Apprentices 2026.
- Click
Apply Online.
- Complete
the application using the NATS/NAPS registration details.
- Enter
personal, educational and bank details carefully.
- Submit
the application before the deadline.
The detailed application procedure is available on the OPTCL
website's Apply Online page.
Important
Instructions for Candidates
Candidates should remember the following:
- Apply
before 1 October 2026.
- Make
sure the required qualification was completed within the prescribed
period.
- Do
not apply if you have already completed apprenticeship training.
- Candidates
with one year or more job experience are not eligible.
- Ensure
Aadhaar is seeded with the bank account.
- Check
all educational and personal details before final submission.
- Incomplete
or incorrect applications may be rejected.
- Do
not make any unofficial payment to anyone claiming to guarantee selection.
- Follow
only official OPTCL communication for recruitment-related information.
OPTCL
Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – FAQs
How many vacancies are available in OPTCL Apprentice
Recruitment 2026?
There are 100 apprentice vacancies across Degree
Engineering, Degree Non-Engineering, Diploma and ITI categories.
What is the last date to apply?
The last date to apply online is 1 October 2026, 11:59 PM.
What is the age limit?
Candidates must be at least 18 years old as on 1 August
2026. No maximum age limit is specified.
What is the stipend for OPTCL apprentices?
The stipend ranges from ₹9,600 to ₹12,300 per month,
depending on the apprenticeship category.
Is there any application fee?
No application fee is mentioned in the notification.
How long is the apprenticeship?
The training period is one year or 12 months.
Can candidates from outside Odisha apply?
The notification states that only Indian nationals
belonging to the state of Odisha are eligible.
Is this a permanent government job?
No. This is a one-year apprenticeship engagement.
Completion of training does not create a right to regular employment with
OPTCL.
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