Maharashtra State Electricity Transmission Company Limited (MAHATRANSCO) Electrician Apprentice Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 25 Posts

This apprenticeship post is designed for ITI Electrician certificate holders who wish to complete their mandatory one-year practical training under a state transmission utility. If you meet the required NCVT certification standards and fall within the 18 to 38 year age band, you can verify your exact age using our age calculator before applying.

Candidates who have already completed an apprenticeship under the Apprenticeship Act in any other organisation or are currently pursuing another training program are ineligible to apply. Fresh ITI passouts looking for structured industrial exposure in high-voltage substations and transmission networks will benefit most from this program.

• Electrician Apprentice: Fixed monthly stipend as per NAPS / Apprenticeship Act rules (typically ₹7,000 to ₹8,050 per month based on training duration).

As this engagement is governed by the Apprentices Act, 1961, selected candidates receive a monthly stipend. This training stipend carries no deductions for National Pension System (NPS), Provident Fund (PF), Dearness Allowance (DA), or House Rent Allowance (HRA). The stipend is paid directly to the candidate's bank account via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT). While apprenticeship training does not guarantee permanent employment in MSETCL, completing this program earns an National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC), which is a mandatory prerequisite or gives added weightage during regular technician and electrician recruitments in power utilities. Estimate your earnings using our salary calculator.

Applications on the national apprenticeship portal are evaluated automatically against submitted details. To avoid candidate disqualification, review these common error points:

• Incomplete Portal Profile: Profile completion status below 100% on apprenticeshipindia.gov.in often leads to automatic rejection during system screening.
• Name Mismatch: Discrepancy between candidate name on the 10th certificate, ITI mark sheet, and Aadhaar card.
• Invalid Trade Certificate: Uploading State Council for Vocational Training (SCVT) certificates when NCVT certification is specified.
• Incorrect Category Claim: Claiming age relaxation under SC/ST without a valid state-issued caste certificate.
• Prior Apprenticeship: Hiding previous apprenticeship contracts, which are flagged when Aadhaar registration is validated on the portal.

After publication of the merit list, shortlisted candidates receive verification call letters or portal notifications. Document verification is typically completed within 2–4 weeks. Upon successful verification and medical submission, candidates sign an apprenticeship contract registered on the NAPS portal.

Training takes place over 12 months at designated MSETCL transmission divisions or substations. Apprentices receive operational training in substation maintenance, transformer handling, and high-voltage circuit management under senior line staff.

Maharashtra State Electricity Transmission Company Limited (MAHATRANSCO / MSETCL) is the state transmission utility responsible for handling power transmission across Maharashtra. Established following the unbundling of the former Maharashtra State Electricity Board (MSEB), MSETCL manages one of the largest intra-state transmission networks in India.

The organisation operates an extensive network of Extra High Voltage (EHV) substations ranging from 132 kV to 765 kV capacity. As a major state public sector enterprise, MSETCL maintains grid stability and seamless power dispatch across urban and rural sectors in Maharashtra.

An Electrician Apprentice at MSETCL works under the supervision of junior engineers and technical operators at power substations and transmission line maintenance centers. Day-to-day work involves observing circuit breaker operations, conducting routine maintenance of switchgear, and assisting in battery bank testing.

This is predominantly a field and substation role requiring active participation in shift maintenance schedules. Apprentices gain real-world exposure to high-voltage equipment, safety protocols, earthing systems, and fault diagnosis procedures essential for power distribution and transmission careers.