BMC Trade Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – 612 Trade Apprentice Posts Under Labour Department

BMC Trade Apprentice Recruitment 2026 — Important Dates & Application Fee

Walk-in Mela on 20 and 21 August 2026 — Check Your Trade Date

So the notification was released on 11 August 2026. And the walk-in recruitment mela is scheduled for 20 August 2026 (Day 1) and 21 August 2026 (Day 2). See, the 18 ITI trades are split across both days. Day 1 covers Electrician, Plumber, Refrigeration & AC Mechanic, Draughtsman Civil, Turner, Desktop Publishing Operator, Motor Vehicle Body Builder, Diesel Mechanic, and Machinist — total 216 posts. Day 2 covers Wireman, Fitter, Mason, Carpenter, Painter General, Mechanic Motor Vehicle, Welder, COPA, and Pump Operator — total 396 posts. The mela runs from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM both days at Jamsaheb Mukadam Government ITI, Govandi, Mumbai. And you must appear on the date applicable to your trade — no exceptions. Also, candidates who register on the Apprenticeship India portal and select MCGM/BMC as the establishment before the mela will be given preference.

Tip: Check the vacancy section below to confirm which trade falls on which day. Reach the venue early — registration starts at 10:00 AM and it gets crowded by noon.

No Application Fee

No application fee for any category. The apprenticeship training is completely free for candidates.

BMC Trade Apprentice Recruitment 2026 — Vacancy & Eligibility

612 Trade Apprentice Posts Across 18 ITI Trades

So there are 612 posts across 18 ITI trades. The biggest vacancy is COPA (Computer Operator & Programming Assistant) with 154 posts on Day 2. And then Diesel Mechanic has 87 posts, Plumber has 66, Fitter has 58, Mechanic Motor Vehicle has 39, Pump Operator has 35, Wireman has 33, and so on. See, the trade-wise breakdown is important because you must attend the mela on the correct day. Day 1 (20 August) has 216 posts across 9 trades, and Day 2 (21 August) has 396 posts across 9 trades. Also, there are PwD and Orphan reservations within these totals — for example, COPA has 6 PwD posts and 2 Orphan posts. The detailed sub-category breakup for SC/ST/VJ/NT-B/NT-C/NT-D/SEBC/EWS is in the official notification. And women get 30% reservation within each category, ex-servicemen get 15%, and PwD gets 4%.

SSC Pass with Marathi + ITI Pass — Maharashtra Domicile Required

You need SSC (10th pass) with Marathi as a 100-mark subject, plus you must have passed all semesters of the relevant ITI trade examination. See, the ITI pass is mandatory — you cannot apply if you have backlogs. And you must be a Maharashtra domicile — candidates who migrated from other states are not considered for reserved-category posts. The minimum age is 14 years as per the Apprentices Act, 1961. Maximum age is not specified in the notification. Also, you need to be physically fit — a fitness certificate from a BMC medical examiner is required. And you must submit a Police Character Verification within 2 months of the training start date. So if you meet all these criteria, you are eligible to attend the mela.

BMC Trade Apprentice Recruitment 2026 — Selection Process

BMC Trade Apprentice Recruitment 2026 — Stipend & Training Details

Rs. 17,680 to Rs. 19,890 Per Month — 1 Year Training

So the stipend ranges from Rs. 17,680 to Rs. 19,890 per month depending on your trade. The higher stipend of Rs. 19,890 is for Fitter, Wireman, Electrician, Painter General, Refrigeration & AC Mechanic, Mechanic Motor Vehicle, Draughtsman Civil, Turner, and Machinist. And the lower stipend of Rs. 17,680 is for Plumber, Mason, Carpenter, COPA, Welder, Pump Operator, Diesel Mechanic, Motor Vehicle Body Builder, and Desktop Publishing Operator. See, this is a training stipend, not a regular salary — apprenticeship does not create a right to permanent employment. The training period is 1 year, and you must be physically present for training. You may be assigned to any of the three shifts as per BMC's requirement. So it is not a 9-to-5 job — be prepared for shift work.

What You Will Do During Apprenticeship

• Work in various BMC departments, ward offices, and hospitals across Mumbai
• Get hands-on training under experienced professionals in your trade
• Be assigned to any of the three shifts — morning, afternoon, or night
• Follow BMC rules and regulations during the training period
• Submit a character verification certificate within 2 months of training start
• Accept that passing the apprenticeship does not guarantee permanent employment
• Work at your own expense — no accommodation is provided by BMC

And one thing — you will mostly work in Mumbai. But the posting location within BMC jurisdiction is at the discretion of the Chief Labour Officer. So you may not get your preferred location.

BMC Trade Apprentice Recruitment 2026 — How to Apply

Register on Apprenticeship India Portal, Then Attend Walk-in Mela

So the application process is two-step. First, you register online on the Apprenticeship India portal. Then you attend the walk-in recruitment mela on the correct date for your trade. See, only Maharashtra ITI-passed candidates can register and select MCGM/BMC as the establishment. And you must fill the prescribed application format issued with the notification — do not carry a random application. Also, carry all self-attested photocopies of required documents. If you miss any document, you may not be considered.

How to Apply

• Step 1: Visit www.apprenticeshipindia.gov.in and log in
• Step 2: Under "Apprenticeship Opportunities," select MCGM (BMC) as the establishment
• Step 3: Confirm your trade and the applicable mela date (20 or 21 August 2026)
• Step 4: Download and fill the prescribed application format from the notification
• Step 5: On the mela day, report to Jamsaheb Mukadam Government ITI, Govandi between 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM
• Step 6: Submit the filled application form with all self-attested documents
• Step 7: Wait for shortlisting based on ITI final semester marks. If selected, accept the online offer within 7 days.

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