BMC Trade Apprentice Recruitment 2026 โ Brihanmumbai Mahanagarpalika (BMC) – Labour Department has released a recruitment notification for Trade Apprentice – Electrician, Trade Apprentice – Plumber, Trade Apprentice – Refrigeration & AC Mechanic, Trade Apprentice – Draughtsman Civil, Trade Apprentice – Turner, Trade Apprentice – Desktop Publishing Operator, Trade Apprentice – Motor Vehicle Body Builder, Trade Apprentice – Diesel Mechanic, Trade Apprentice – Machinist, Trade Apprentice – Wireman, Trade Apprentice – Fitter, Trade Apprentice – Mason, Trade Apprentice – Carpenter, Trade Apprentice – Painter General, Trade Apprentice – Mechanic Motor Vehicle, Trade Apprentice – Welder, Trade Apprentice – Computer Operator & Programming Assistant, Trade Apprentice – Pump Operator Cum Mechanic. There are 612 vacancies available with a salary of โน17,680 to โน19,890 per month training stipend, depending on trade. Check eligibility, dates and application process below.
Post Name
Trade Apprentice – ElectricianTrade Apprentice – PlumberTrade Apprentice – Refrigeration & AC MechanicTrade Apprentice – Draughtsman CivilTrade Apprentice – TurnerTrade Apprentice – Desktop Publishing OperatorTrade Apprentice – Motor Vehicle Body BuilderTrade Apprentice – Diesel MechanicTrade Apprentice – MachinistTrade Apprentice – WiremanTrade Apprentice – FitterTrade Apprentice – MasonTrade Apprentice – CarpenterTrade Apprentice – Painter GeneralTrade Apprentice – Mechanic Motor VehicleTrade Apprentice – WelderTrade Apprentice – Computer Operator & Programming AssistantTrade Apprentice – Pump Operator Cum MechanicTotal Vacancies
612
Status
Open
Salary / Honorarium
โน17,680 to โน19,890 per month training stipend, depending on trade
About Brihanmumbai Mahanagarpalika
BMC Trade Apprentice Recruitment 2026 has 612 posts open across 18 ITI trades in Mumbai. SSC-pass candidates with a completed ITI trade certificate and Maharashtra domicile can apply โ minimum age is 14 years, no written exam involved. Register at apprenticeshipindia.gov.in and attend the walk-in mela on 20 or 21 August 2026 at Govandi ITI.
Brihanmumbai Mahanagarpalika 2026 Important Dates
Brihanmumbai Mahanagarpalika 2026 Vacancy Details
Age Limit
Brihanmumbai Mahanagarpalika 2026 Eligibility Criteria
Application Fee
Selection Process
- Registration on Apprenticeship India portal
- Walk-in Mela with document submission
- Merit list based on ITI final-semester marks
- Document Verification
- Online offer acceptance within 7 days
- Model Contract of Apprenticeship execution
How to Apply for Brihanmumbai Mahanagarpalika 2026
- 1Visit www.apprenticeshipindia.gov.in and register your profile online.
- 2Under Apprenticeship Opportunities, select MCGM (BMC) as establishment.
- 3Report in person on your trade’s mela date, 20 or 21 August.
- 4Reach Jamsaheb Mukadam Government ITI, Govandi between 10 AM and 5 PM.
- 5Fill the prescribed application form given at the mela venue.
- 6Attach self-attested photocopies of all required documents.
- 7Get shortlisted based on ITI final-semester marks and reservation.
- 8Accept the online offer within 7 days after verification.
Important Instructions
- โNo written exam โ selection is fully based on ITI final-semester marks and reservation category. โ Attend the mela on your trade’s exact date โ Day 1 (20 Aug) covers 9 trades, Day 2 (21 Aug) covers the other 9. โ Only Maharashtra-domicile, ITI-passed candidates can register and select MCGM/BMC as establishment. โ Submit Character Verification Certificate within 2 months of training start. โ Offer must be accepted within 7 days or your seat goes to the next candidate. โ Training is 1 year, across any of BMC’s three shifts โ no accommodation provided. โ This apprenticeship does NOT guarantee a permanent BMC job under Section 22 of the Apprentices Act. โ Backward-class candidates can apply against open posts too, but only one application per candidate is allowed. โ False documents lead to instant cancellation with no further correspondence. โ Candidates convicted of moral turpitude or criminal offence are disqualified.
Documents Required
- โ School leaving certificate / birth certificate
- โ SSC (10th) mark sheet / certificate
- โ ITI mark sheet / certificate (all semesters)
- โ Caste certificate (where applicable)
- โ Caste validity certificate (if available)
- โ Apprenticeship India portal registration number
- โ Maharashtra domicile certificate
- โ Aadhaar card
- โ PAN card
- โ Bank account details
- โ Recent passport-size photograph
- โ Parallel reservation certificate (ex-servicemen/disability/sportsperson/etc., if applicable)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Salary
โน17,680 to โน19,890 per month training stipend, depending on trade
๐ Competition Analysis
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Estimated Competition
Moderate
Based on 612 vacancies
๐ Preparation Guide โ Specific to This Exam
1There’s no written test here โ your ITI final-semester marks decide everything, so get your marksheet and certificates ready in original plus photocopies.
2Register on apprenticeshipindia.gov.in before the mela date โ walk-in without prior registration won’t work for MCGM/BMC selection.
3Reach Jamsaheb Mukadam Government ITI, Govandi early on your trade’s mela day โ Day 1 for 9 trades, Day 2 for the other 9.
4If you’re eligible for parallel reservation (women, ex-servicemen, PwD, sportsperson), carry that certificate โ it directly affects your merit position.
5Accept your offer within 7 days of selection โ missing this deadline means losing the seat to the next candidate on the list.
๐๏ธ What Happens After You Apply โ Full Timeline
Aug 2026
Walk-in Mela & Document Submission
Sep 2026
Merit List & Document Verification
Sep-Oct 2026
Online Offer & Acceptance
Oct 2026
Contract Execution & Training Starts
Oct 2027
Training Completion (1 Year)
๐ Year-over-Year Trend
612 posts across 18 trades is a large batch for BMC โ Computer Operator (154 posts) and Diesel Mechanic (87 posts) offer the best odds. No written exam means marks-based competition is intense, especially for high-stipend trades like Fitter and Electrician.
โ More Information You Need
Q: What is the age proof / is there really no upper age limit โ can a 26-year-old like me apply?
Yes, ITI apprenticeship schemes under the Apprentices Act typically only require a minimum age of 14 with no upper age cap specified, since apprenticeship is not a regular job. At 26 you are eligible as long as you meet the SSC + ITI trade qualification requirement โ age is not a barrier here.
Q: What are the actual vacancy numbers for the Machinist trade since the table just says ‘as per notification’ for Backward/Open split?
The Machinist trade has a total of 1 vacancy; the specific backward/open category split for this single post is not broken out separately in the source notification, but the overall total (1) is confirmed.
Q: Is there any application fee I need to pay, and how do I know for sure since it says ‘not specified’?
There is no application fee for this BMC Trade Apprentice recruitment โ apprenticeship mela-based recruitments under the Apprenticeship India portal are free for all candidates; you only need to pay for document photocopies/certificates if not already made.
Apply through the official portal for BMC Trade Apprentice Recruitment 2026 before the last date.
โ Apply Online