BMC Trade Apprentice Walk-in 2026 - 612 Posts

BMC Trade Apprentice Walk-in 2026 - 612 Posts

Recruitment Overview

Important Dates

Application / Registration Fee

No Application Fee

Eligibility Criteria & Vacancy / Seat Details

PwD & Orphan Reservation

Selection / Admission / Evaluation Process

• 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).
  • 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.
• 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 / Register / Check Status

1. Visit the official Apprenticeship India portal and log in (only Maharashtra ITI-passed candidates are eligible).
2. Under "Apprenticeship Opportunities," select MCGM (BMC) as the establishment.
3. 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.
4. Fill and submit the prescribed application form (format issued with the notification) along with self-attested photocopies of required documents.
5. Candidates are shortlisted at the mela based on ITI final-semester marks and applicable reservation.
6. Selected candidates undergo document verification, followed by an online offer through the portal.
7. The offer must be accepted within 7 days, failing which the selection is cancelled and the next eligible candidate is considered.
8. On acceptance, a Model Contract of Apprenticeship Training is executed online between the candidate and BMC.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. How many Trade Apprentice posts has BMC announced for 2026? BMC has announced 612 Trade Apprentice posts across 18 ITI trades under Notification No. प्रकाअ/585/एमसी dated 11.08.2026.

Q2. When and where is the BMC Apprentice recruitment mela? The mela will be held on 20 and 21 August 2026, 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM, at Jamsaheb Mukadam Government ITI, Govandi, Mumbai.

Q3. Do I need to apply online before the mela? Yes, candidates must first register on the Apprenticeship India portal and select MCGM/BMC before attending the walk-in mela.

Q4. What is the eligibility for BMC Trade Apprentice Recruitment 2026? SSC pass with Marathi as a subject, plus a pass in all semesters of the relevant ITI trade, and Maharashtra domicile.

Q5. What is the stipend for BMC apprentices? Stipend ranges from ₹17,680 to ₹19,890 per month depending on the trade.

Q6. Is there a written exam for this recruitment? No. Selection is based on ITI final-semester marks and applicable reservation; there is no written test.

Q7. What is the minimum age to apply? The minimum age is 14 years as per the Apprentices Act, 1961; the maximum age is not specified in the notification.

Q8. Does the BMC apprenticeship lead to a permanent job? No. Under Section 22 of the Apprentices Act, 1961, BMC is not obligated to absorb apprentices into regular service after training.

Q9. Is there an application fee? No application fee is mentioned in the official notification.

Q10. How long is the training period? The training period is one year.