Sanjay Gandhi Thermal Power Station MPPGCL ITI Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Notification Out - Apply Online for 95 Posts

This recruitment is open to all ITI graduates, regardless of domicile. You must have completed your ITI course in the relevant trade before the application deadline. If you are still in your final semester, you may apply provided you complete the course and secure your ITI certificate by the time of document verification. Each post requires the matching ITI trade—you cannot apply for Electrician if your ITI is in Fitter, for example.

The age relaxation is substantial: SC/ST and OBC candidates get an extra 5 years, while candidates with disabilities (PwD) get 10 years. Use the age calculator to confirm your exact eligibility based on your date of birth and category.

• Electrician, Welder, COPA, Fitter, Turner, Instrument Mechanic, Electronics Mechanic: ₹9,600/month (apprentice stipend during 12-month training period).
• Estimated in-hand: ₹8,600–₹8,800/month after 10% provident fund contribution and minimal tax.
• Post-apprenticeship: Performance-based absorption into permanent rolls or contract positions; salary scales follow MPPGCL pay structure (₹18,000–₹35,000/month for junior technician roles).

The stipend of ₹9,600 is fixed for the apprenticeship duration (typically 12 months). After training, select candidates may be absorbed as regular employees. Once absorbed, your salary jumps to junior technician pay bands under MPPGCL, which aligns with Central PSU standards. Use the salary calculator to project your post-absorption earnings. Career progression depends on performance during apprenticeship and internal vacancies; typical next step is technician (3–5 years), then supervisor or senior technician (8–10 years).

• Trade mismatch: Applying for Welder when your ITI is in Electrician. Verify your trade code matches the vacancy you select before submitting.
• Incomplete ITI details: Leaving the ITI institute name, roll number, or certificate date blank. The portal will validate these against ITI board records.
• Photo non-compliance: Uploading a coloured background photo, studio lighting, or oversized file (>100 KB). Use white background, clear face, and proper size.
• Missing identity proof: Not uploading a clear scan of Aadhaar or voter ID. These are mandatory for verification.
• Incorrect category selection: Choosing General when you are OBC/SC/ST. This cannot be corrected later; reapply only if the window reopens.
• Typo in name or date of birth: If your name or DOB in the application doesn't match your ITI certificate, your verification will be rejected.

Once your documents are verified and you are selected, you will receive an offer letter and apprenticeship agreement. You will be required to join SGTPS at Birsinghpur, Madhya Pradesh, within 2–4 weeks of receiving the offer. The apprenticeship period is 12 months, during which you will work under supervision on live power plant equipment, learning electrical and mechanical systems in a thermal power environment. You will be assigned a mentor (senior technician or engineer) and provided with work instructions aligned to your trade's competency framework.

Post-apprenticeship (after 12 months), your performance is evaluated. High performers may be absorbed into MPPGCL as junior technicians or contract workers, with salary and benefits as per MPPGCL policy. If not absorbed, you will receive an apprenticeship completion certificate, which is recognised across India's thermal and power sector. Expect the full timeline from selection to joining to be 4–6 weeks; from joining to completion is 12 months. Post-completion, absorbed candidates typically remain in their posted locations (Birsinghpur or other MPPGCL thermal stations) for 2–3 years before possible transfers.

Sanjay Gandhi Thermal Power Station, located at Birsinghpur in Madhya Pradesh, is operated by Madhya Pradesh Power Generation Company Limited (MPPGCL), a state-owned enterprise under the Government of Madhya Pradesh. SGTPS is one of the largest thermal power generating stations in Central India, with a capacity of 1,320 MW (4 units × 330 MW each). It has been a crucial supplier of electricity to Madhya Pradesh and neighbouring states since its commissioning in phases between 1993 and 2000. MPPGCL is responsible for thermal power generation across Madhya Pradesh and employs over 6,000 personnel in operations, maintenance, and engineering roles.

SGTPS is known for its commitment to skill development and regularly recruits apprentices through the Apprentices Act framework. As a Central PSU-affiliated thermal power plant, it adheres to strict safety, environmental, and quality standards set by the Central Electricity Authority (CEA). Working at SGTPS exposes apprentices to modern power generation practices, international safety protocols, and systems that are part of India's core energy infrastructure. The organisation is a credible and secure employer, with transparent salary systems, provident fund contributions, and clear promotion pathways aligned to government PSU norms.

An ITI Apprentice at SGTPS is a trainee technician who works across the power station's operational units—boiler house, turbine hall, control room, electrical switchyard, and auxiliary equipment rooms. Your day-to-day duties depend on your trade: Electricians maintain and troubleshoot high-voltage and low-voltage systems; Welders perform welding and cutting on pressure vessels and piping; COPA professionals assist in system administration and data management; Fitters assemble and align mechanical components; Turners machine rotating parts to precision specifications; Instrument Mechanics calibrate sensors and control systems; and Electronics Mechanics repair control panels and electronic equipment. Most of your work is field-based (in operating plant areas) with some desk-based documentation. You will use hand tools, power tools, testing equipment, and safety gear (hard hat, gloves, safety glasses, sometimes respirators) as per trade requirements. You report to a senior technician or supervisor and work in teams of 2–4 people. The role is safety-critical—thermal plants operate 24/7, so shift work (day/night) may be required. No formal uniform beyond safety attire; you dress in work clothing suitable for high-temperature and industrial environments. Public interaction is minimal; most interaction is with plant personnel and contractors.