PCMC Apprentice Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 407 ITI Trade Posts (COPA, Wireman, Electrician) — Last Date 06 May

Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation Apprentice Recruitment 2026 — 407 ITI Trade Vacancies in Maharashtra

The Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) has released a big notification for 407 Apprentice posts under the Apprentices Act, 1961, for the 2026-27 training session. This is one of the largest ITI apprentice openings in Maharashtra this year and is a wonderful chance for students who recently completed their ITI in 2023, 2024 or 2025 to get hands-on training at one of the country’s most well-managed urban local bodies.

The online application is open from 27 April 2026 to 06 May 2026 through the NAPS portal (apprenticeshipindia.gov.in). Candidates must apply online and also submit a hard copy at ITI Morwadi, PCMC. If you are looking for ITI government jobs in Maharashtra, this is a recruitment you should not miss. GovtJobsAlert.in has put together every detail you need below — vacancy split by trade, eligibility, dates, and step-by-step process.

Key Highlights — PCMC Apprentice Recruitment 2026

Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation, one of the largest civic bodies in Maharashtra, runs a structured 1 to 2 year apprenticeship programme to give ITI-passed students real-world experience. This 2026-27 cycle covers 12 trades and brings 407 vacancies — a great mix of electrical, mechanical, civil and computer trades.

• Recruiting Body: Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC)
• Advertisement Reference: PCMC ITI Apprentice Bharti 2026-27
• Total Vacancies: 407 posts
• Establishment Code (NAPS): E05202701091
• Apprenticeship Duration: 1 to 2 years (trade-dependent)
• Stipend: As per Central Government revised rates under Apprentices Act 1961 + MAPS Claim
• Job Location: Pimpri-Chinchwad, Maharashtra
• Last Date: 06 May 2026

Vacancy Breakdown — PCMC Apprentice 2026

The 407 vacancies are spread across 12 ITI trades. The biggest openings are in COPA (Computer Operator and Programming Assistant), Wireman, Electrician and DTPO. Choose the trade that matches your ITI certificate.

Reservation follows the Maharashtra State policy across SC, ST, VJ-A, NT-B, NT-C, NT-D, SBC, OBC, EWS, Soldier (Sainik Welfare), and Open categories. Detailed category-wise vacancy is in the official notification.

Eligibility Criteria — PCMC Apprentice 2026

Carefully read the eligibility rules. PCMC will reject candidates who do not have an ITI certificate from a Government-recognised institute or who already completed an apprenticeship elsewhere.

Educational Qualification

• ITI passed in the relevant trade from a Government-recognised Industrial Training Institute (under SBTE / SCVT / NCVT).
• Year of ITI passing must be 2023, 2024 or 2025 (older candidates not accepted).
• For COPA — preference will be given to candidates who have passed Marathi or English typewriting.
• An Aadhaar-linked, DBT-enabled bank account is mandatory for stipend payment.

Age Limit

Age is governed by the Apprentices Act, 1961 (typically 14 years and above for trade apprentices, with category relaxation per Maharashtra State rules). Specific age cut-off is not separately stated in this notification — refer to the PCMC website for any clarifications.

What is the Stipend for PCMC Apprentice 2026?

PCMC pays its apprentices the stipend rates fixed by the Central Government under the Apprentices Act, 1961, plus an additional MAPS (Maharashtra Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme) Claim from the Maharashtra State Government. Apprentices learn directly under PCMC engineers and senior staff, gaining valuable experience that helps them get private and government sector jobs later.

• Stipend (Central Govt rates): As notified, payable monthly into the apprentice’s Aadhaar-linked bank account
• MAPS Claim (State top-up): Additional benefit under Maharashtra State scheme
• Daily attendance: Biometric attendance is mandatory; no attendance means no stipend that month

Apprenticeship at PCMC gives you 1 to 2 years of structured government-side training in one of the largest civic bodies of India. Many trainees later get absorbed in public sector and private sector roles based on this experience.

Note that the apprenticeship is a temporary training engagement only, with no claim to permanent posts in PCMC after completion. Travel allowance is not provided.

What is the Selection Process for PCMC Apprentice 2026?

There is no written examination. Selection is purely merit-based on the marks obtained in the final ITI examination, plus document verification at ITI Morwadi, PCMC. This is one of the simplest selection processes among government apprenticeship programmes — perfect for students who scored well in their ITI exams.

1. Stage 1 — NAPS Portal Registration: Register on apprenticeshipindia.gov.in and complete 100% Profile Update with required documents.
2. Stage 2 — Online Application: Apply against PCMC’s Apprenticeship Opportunities using Establishment Code E05202701091 between 27 April 2026 and 06 May 2026.
3. Stage 3 — Document Submission: Submit hard copy of online application along with all required documents at ITI Morwadi, PCMC, between 27 April and 08 May 2026 (Sundays excluded).
4. Stage 4 — Document Verification + Merit List: PCMC verifies original documents, prepares a roster-based merit list using ITI marks, and publishes the selection / waiting list on the official website. Refer to general recruitment results pages for status updates.

How to Apply Online for PCMC Apprentice 2026?

The application is a two-step process — register & apply online, then submit the hard copy. Read every step carefully because a missing step (like not submitting the printout at ITI Morwadi) will get your application rejected.

1. Register and complete 100% Profile Update on the NAPS Portal at https://www.apprenticeshipindia.gov.in/ — upload all academic and personal documents.
2. Make sure your Aadhaar is linked to your bank account and DBT is enabled. Without DBT, your stipend will not get credited.
3. Search PCMC’s Apprenticeship Opportunities on NAPS using Establishment Code E05202701091 and submit the online application between 27 April 2026 and 06 May 2026.
4. Take a printout (hard copy) of the submitted online application.
5. Attach self-attested photocopies of all required documents — Caste certificate, EWS / SEBC validity, passport-size photo, Aadhaar, 10th & 12th marksheets, all ITI semester marksheets, ITI passing certificate, and bank passbook copy showing Aadhaar-linked / DBT-enabled status.
6. Submit the complete hard-copy bundle at ITI Morwadi, Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation, during 27 April 2026 to 08 May 2026 (Sundays excluded), within office hours.
7. Watch www.pcmcindia.gov.in regularly for the selection list, waiting list and any other updates.

Important Dates — PCMC Apprentice 2026

Mark these PCMC Apprentice 2026 dates in your calendar so you do not miss the short application window.

Application Fees — PCMC Apprentice 2026

The official notification does not mention any application fee for this recruitment. Registration on the NAPS portal is also free. Candidates only spend on photocopies and travel cost for hard-copy submission.

This is one of the few recruitments where there is zero fee — PCMC has clearly stated that no payment is required either online or at the document verification stage.

Essential Links — PCMC Apprentice Recruitment 2026

• Download Official Notification PDF
• Apply Online via NAPS Portal
• Visit PCMC Official Website
• Join WhatsApp Channel for Government Jobs
• Join Telegram Channel for Government Jobs

This is a fantastic chance for ITI-passed students from Maharashtra and across India to start a stable training career with PCMC. With 407 vacancies, no application fee and merit-based selection, this is one of the easiest opportunities to qualify if your ITI marks are good. Don’t delay — register on NAPS today, complete the online application by 06 May 2026 and submit your hard copy by 08 May 2026 at ITI Morwadi. For more state-level opportunities, visit GovtJobsAlert.in and check our latest Maharashtra government jobs updates regularly.