Overview
Brihanmumbai Mahanagarpalika (BMC) has released a recruitment notification for the post of Trade Apprentice (शिकाऊ उमेदवार), 18 ITI trades (612 vacancies). Eligible candidates with SSC (10th) or equivalent, passed with Marathi as a 100-mark subject can apply as per the official notification.
Key Details
- Organization
- Brihanmumbai Mahanagarpalika (BMC)
- Qualification
- SSC (10th) or equivalent, passed with Marathi as a 100-mark subject
- Vacancies
- 612
- Advertisement No
- प्रकाअ/585/एमसी, dated 11.08.2026
- Posted
- 11 August 2026
Important Dates
| 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 |
Important Links
- Official NotificationOpen Link
Eligibility
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.
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)
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
• 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.
Required Documents
• 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
What are the important dates for BMC Trade Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Notification Out – Walk in for 612 Posts?
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
What is the 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)
What is the 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 comp…