BMC Trade Apprentice Quick Summary 2026 • Apprenticeship
Total Posts
612
Department
Labour Department, BMC
Stipend
₹17,680 – ₹19,890
Min. Age
14 Years
Application Fee
Not specified
Mela Dates
20 & 21 Aug 2026
Mela Timing
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Training Period
1 Year
Official source: BMC Labour Department Notification No. प्रकाअ/585/एमसी dated 11.08.2026, issued by the Chief Labour Officer, Brihanmumbai Mahanagarpalika, for recruitment of Trade Apprentices under the Apprentices Act, 1961. No offline applications outside the prescribed mela process are accepted.
BMC Trade Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Overview
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| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Brihanmumbai Mahanagarpalika (BMC) |
| Department | Labour Department (कामगार विभाग) |
| Notification No. | प्रकाअ/585/एमसी, dated 11.08.2026 |
| Post Name | Trade Apprentice (शिकाऊ उमेदवार), 18 ITI trades |
| Total Posts | 612 |
| Governing Law | Apprentices Act, 1961 |
| Recruitment Mode | Online portal registration + walk-in recruitment mela (no written exam) |
| Placement Scope | Various BMC departments/hospitals, across all three shifts as required |
| Job Location | Mumbai (BMC jurisdiction) |
BMC Trade Apprentice Important Dates
| Event | Date / Details |
|---|---|
| Notification Date | 11 August 2026 |
| Walk-in Mela – Day 1 (9 trades) | 20 August 2026, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Walk-in Mela – Day 2 (9 trades) | 21 August 2026, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Venue | Jamsaheb Mukadam Government ITI, Govandi, near S.T. Workshop, Kirol Road, Vidyavihar (P), Mumbai 400086 |
| Character Verification Certificate Submission | Within 2 months of training start date |
Note: The 18 trades are split across the two mela days - see the Vacancy section below for which trades are covered on which day. Candidates must appear on the date applicable to their trade.
BMC Trade Apprentice Vacancy 2026 (Trade-wise)
216Day 1 (20 Aug) – 9 Trades
396Day 2 (21 Aug) – 9 Trades
612Total Posts
Day 1 – 20 August 2026
| S.No. | Trade | Total Posts (Backward / Open) | Stipend (₹/month) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Electrician | 40 (29 / 11) | 19,890 |
| 2 | Plumber | 66 (48 / 18) | 17,680 |
| 3 | Refrigeration & Air Condition Mechanic | 6 (4 / 2) | 19,890 |
| 4 | Draughtsman Civil | 5 (4 / 1) | 19,890 |
| 5 | Turner | 4 (3 / 1) | 19,890 |
| 6 | Desktop Publishing Operator | 3 (2 / 1) | 17,680 |
| 7 | Motor Vehicle Body Builder | 4 (3 / 1) | 17,680 |
| 8 | Diesel Mechanic | 87 (63 / 24) | 17,680 |
| 9 | Machinist | 1 (single post; reservation not applicable) | 19,890 |
| Day 1 Total | 216 | ||
Day 2 – 21 August 2026
| S.No. | Trade | Total Posts (Backward / Open) | Stipend (₹/month) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wireman | 33 (23 / 10) | 19,890 |
| 2 | Fitter | 58 (42 / 16) | 19,890 |
| 3 | Mason (Building Construction) | 28 (20 / 8) | 17,680 |
| 4 | Carpenter | 20 (14 / 6) | 17,680 |
| 5 | Painter General | 13 (9 / 4) | 19,890 |
| 6 | Mechanic Motor Vehicle | 39 (28 / 11) | 19,890 |
| 7 | Welder | 16 (12 / 4) | 17,680 |
| 8 | Computer Operator & Programming Assistant | 154 (110 / 44) | 17,680 |
| 9 | Pump Operator Cum Mechanic | 35 (25 / 10) | 17,680 |
| Day 2 Total | 396 | ||
Persons with Disability (PwD) & Orphan Reservation (within totals above)
| Trade | PwD Posts | Orphan Posts |
|---|---|---|
| Electrician | 2 | Not specified in the official notification |
| Plumber | 3 | 1 |
| Diesel Mechanic | 3 | 1 |
| Wireman | 1 | Not specified in the official notification |
| Fitter | 2 | 1 |
| Mason | 1 | Not specified in the official notification |
| Carpenter | 1 | Not specified in the official notification |
| Painter General | 1 | Not specified in the official notification |
| Mechanic Motor Vehicle | 2 | Not specified in the official notification |
| Welder | 1 | Not specified in the official notification |
| Computer Operator & Programming Assistant | 6 | 2 |
| Pump Operator Cum Mechanic | 1 | Not specified in the official notification |
Note: Trades not listed in the PwD/Orphan table above (Refrigeration & AC Mechanic, Draughtsman Civil, Turner, Motor Vehicle Body Builder, Desktop Publishing Operator, Machinist) have no PwD/Orphan-reserved posts, as the reservation point-value for these small vacancy counts did not round up to a whole post. A detailed sub-category breakup (SC/ST/VJ/NT-B/NT-C/NT-D/SEBC/EWS) for each trade, plus women's reservation (30% within each category) and ex-servicemen (15%), is provided in the official notification - see Important Links.
BMC Trade Apprentice Eligibility 2026
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Educational Qualification | SSC (10th) or equivalent, passed with Marathi as a 100-mark subject |
| Technical Qualification | Must have passed all semesters/levels of the relevant ITI trade examination |
| Domicile | Must be a resident of Maharashtra; candidates who migrated from other states are not considered for reserved-category posts |
| Physical Fitness | Fitness certificate from a BMC medical examiner required |
| Police Character Verification | Must be submitted within 2 months of the start of training |
Important: Only ITI-passed candidates from Maharashtra can register on the Apprenticeship India portal and select MCGM/BMC as the establishment. Backward-class candidates may apply against open-category posts, but multiple applications from the same candidate will not be considered.
BMC Trade Apprentice Age Limit
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Minimum Age | 14 years, as prescribed under the Apprentices Act, 1961 |
| Maximum Age | Not specified in the official notification (applicable as per prevailing State Government guidelines) |
BMC Trade Apprentice Stipend 2026
| Stipend | Trades |
|---|---|
| ₹19,890/month | Fitter, Wireman, Electrician, Painter General, Refrigeration & AC Mechanic, Mechanic Motor Vehicle, Draughtsman Civil, Turner, Machinist |
| ₹17,680/month | Plumber, Mason (Building Construction), Carpenter, Computer Operator & Programming Assistant, Welder, Pump Operator Cum Mechanic, Diesel Mechanic, Motor Vehicle Body Builder, Desktop Publishing Operator |
Stipend is payable as per the applicable State Government guideline in force. This is a training stipend, not a regular salary - apprenticeship does not create a right to permanent employment.
BMC Trade Apprentice Selection Process
There is no written examination for this recruitment. Selection is based on:
- Marks obtained in the final semester of the ITI trade examination, as declared in the mela application.
- Applicable social reservation (SC/ST/VJ/NT-B/NT-C/NT-D/SEBC/EWS) and parallel reservation (Women 30%, Ex-servicemen 15%, Project-affected 5%, Sportspersons 5%, Earthquake-affected 2%, Orphans 1%, PwD 4%).
- In case of a tie in marks, preference is given to the candidate with the earlier date of birth (seniority by age).
- A combined merit list is prepared; high-scoring backward-class candidates are also considered against open-category posts.
- Selected candidates' names are published on the BMC recruitment portal, followed by document verification and an online offer.
Note: Under Section 22 of the Apprentices Act, 1961, BMC is not obligated to absorb apprentices into regular service after training completion. Selected candidates must submit a written undertaking accepting this condition.
How to Apply for BMC Trade Apprentice Recruitment 2026
- Visit www.apprenticeshipindia.gov.in and log in (only Maharashtra ITI-passed candidates are eligible).
- Under "Apprenticeship Opportunities," select MCGM (BMC) as the establishment.
- On the applicable mela date for your trade (20 or 21 August 2026), report in person at Jamsaheb Mukadam Government ITI, Govandi, Mumbai, between 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM.
- Fill and submit the prescribed application form (format issued with the notification) along with self-attested photocopies of required documents.
- Candidates are shortlisted at the mela based on ITI final-semester marks and applicable reservation.
- Selected candidates undergo document verification, followed by an online offer through the portal.
- The offer must be accepted within 7 days, failing which the selection is cancelled and the next eligible candidate is considered.
- On acceptance, a Model Contract of Apprenticeship Training is executed online between the candidate and BMC.
Important: Candidates must attend the mela at their own expense. No accommodation is provided by BMC during the training period.
Documents Required at the Mela
- School leaving certificate / birth certificate
- SSC (10th) mark sheet / certificate
- ITI mark sheet / certificate (all semesters)
- Caste certificate, where applicable
- Caste validity certificate, if available
- Apprenticeship India portal registration number
- Maharashtra domicile certificate
- Aadhaar card
- PAN card
- Bank account details
- Recent passport-size photograph
- Where claiming parallel reservation: ex-servicemen / disability / sportsperson / project-affected / part-time graduate / earthquake-affected certificate, as applicable
Important Conditions
- Training period is one year; apprentices must be physically present for training and may be assigned to any of the three shifts as per BMC's requirement.
- Passing the apprenticeship does not confer any right to permanent appointment in BMC service.
- No accommodation is provided during the training period; this is the candidate's own responsibility.
- Submission of false information or documents at any stage will lead to cancellation of training/contract without prior notice, and no correspondence will be entertained.
- Any candidate convicted of a moral turpitude or criminal offence is disqualified from selection.
- BMC reserves the right to postpone, modify, or cancel this recruitment process at any stage for administrative or other reasons.
- Reserved-category posts among the Denotified/Nomadic Tribes (VJ-A, NT-B, NT-C, NT-D) are inter-transferable as per prevailing government policy if suitable candidates are not available in a given sub-category.
- Selected apprentices are placed under the Chief Labour Officer's jurisdiction and may be posted to any BMC department, ward office, or hospital.
