If you are a diploma or degree holder from Madhya Pradesh and want hands-on training inside a thermal power station, this is worth a close look. MPPGCL’s Amarkantak Thermal Power Station (ATPS), Chachai in Anuppur district has invited online applications for 27 apprentice seats: 20 Graduate Apprentices and 7 Technician (Diploma) Apprentices, for one year under the Apprentices Act 1961.
This is apprenticeship training, not a job. The notification says the company has no obligation to offer employment afterwards. The seats are open only to domicile candidates of Madhya Pradesh, and the last date is 20 November 2026. Read this guide fully, then compare your branch and category with the tables. Our Madhya Pradesh govt jobs page lists more openings from the state.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Madhya Pradesh Power Generating Company Limited (MPPGCL), ATPS Chachai |
| Advertisement No. | 001-01/Prashikshan/441 dated 21 October 2026 |
| Posts | Graduate Apprentice, Technician (Diploma) Apprentice |
| Total Seats | 27 (Graduate 20, Technician 7) |
| Training Period | One year |
| Leave | 13 days casual, 3 optional and weekly off; item 15 also lists 10 days medical leave |
| Stipend | Rs 12,300 (Graduate), Rs 10,900 (Technician) per month |
| Location | Anuppur, Madhya Pradesh |
| Mode | Online application |
| Last Date | 20 November 2026 |
The notification prints one count for Graduate seats and another for Technician seats, and the 27 above is those two added together. Apprentices are trained for one year, and the company says it is under no duty to hire anyone once the training ends, so treat this as skill-building and not as a guaranteed career start.
Each branch has its own category split, so check the row for your own branch. The notification uses the columns UR, OBC, SC, ST and EWS, and shows Nil where a category has no seat.
| Post and Branch | Category-wise Seats | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Graduate – Mechanical Engineering | UR 3 / OBC 2 / SC 1 / ST 1 / EWS 0 | 7 |
| Graduate – Electrical Engineering | UR 3 / OBC 2 / SC 1 / ST 1 / EWS 0 | 7 |
| Graduate – Electrical & Electronics Engineering | UR 1 only; OBC, SC, ST, EWS Nil | 1 |
| Graduate – General Stream Graduate | UR 2 / OBC 1 / SC 1 / ST 1 / EWS 0 | 5 |
| Technician – Mechanical Engineering | UR 1 / OBC 1 / SC Nil / ST 1 / EWS Nil | 3 |
| Technician – Electrical Engineering | UR 1 / OBC 1 / SC Nil / ST 1 / EWS Nil | 3 |
| Technician – Electrical & Electronics Engineering | UR 1 only; OBC, SC, ST, EWS Nil | 1 |
General Stream Graduate has no Technician seat at all. The two Electrical & Electronics seats are UR only, with no seat reserved for any category. Reservation follows Madhya Pradesh government rules, and OBC seat numbers may change as per a High Court decision. Seats that fall vacant later in the year may also be filled from the applications received through this advertisement.
| Post | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Graduate Apprentice (Mechanical, Electrical, Electrical & Electronics) | Engineering / Technology degree in the same branch from a recognised university |
| Technician Apprentice (same three branches) | Engineering / Technology diploma in the same branch from an institute recognised by MP Technical Education |
| General Stream Graduate | Degree in B.Pharma, BCA, B.Sc, B.A or B.Com from a recognised university |
Your degree or diploma must have been passed in 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 or 2026, that is, within five years of the 2026-27 session. The qualification must come from a government or private engineering or polytechnic college recognised in Madhya Pradesh, or from a Madhya Pradesh state university. See also our engineering and diploma job pages for similar openings.
These conditions can cost you the seat, so read them twice:
| Condition | What it means for you |
|---|---|
| Domicile | Seats are only for Madhya Pradesh domicile (mool niwasi) candidates |
| Earlier apprenticeship | You must not have registered for apprenticeship earlier at any establishment |
| Work experience | You must not have worked for one year or more at any institution |
| One branch only | You can apply in only one branch |
| Category | Age as on 20 November 2026 |
|---|---|
| Minimum, all categories | 18 years |
| Maximum, General | 25 years |
| Maximum, SC / ST / OBC (non-creamy layer) | 30 years (5 years relaxation) |
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The notification prints no relaxation for any other category, so do not assume extra years for PwBD or ex-servicemen. Age is counted on the last date, 20 November 2026.
| Post | Stipend per Month |
|---|---|
| Graduate Apprentice | Rs 12,300 |
| Technician (Diploma) Apprentice | Rs 10,900 |
The notification states the Graduate Apprentice rate and the Technician Apprentice rate. General Stream Graduate seats sit under the Graduate Apprentice column, and no separate rate is printed for them. No other allowance or benefit is payable, and the stipend follows instructions of the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship.
You must arrange your own accommodation, travel and safety gear (helmet, gloves, safety shoes, goggles). Company housing may be given on payment, only if available. Apprentices must pass the exam run by the Ministry of Skill Development to receive the National Apprenticeship Certificate.
| Stage | Detail |
|---|---|
| Screening | Applications checked for eligibility as per the advertisement |
| Merit list | Branch-wise, on percentage of marks / CGPA (semester average) in the degree or diploma |
| Tie | The older candidate gets preference |
| Waiting list | Used if required |
| Document verification | Originals and self-attested copies checked |
| NATS approval | Training call comes only after Final Registration Approval on the NATS portal |
The notification prescribes no stage beyond those above. It also says the company can cancel, limit or extend the selection process without notice, so keep checking the official page. Selection can be cancelled if you are found not eligible or give false information, and no correspondence is entertained on non-selection.
The notification invites applications online but prints no application link. The only website it gives is the company careers page, so use the links in Essential Links below.
Keep your domicile certificate and degree or diploma marksheet ready before you begin. Selected candidates later need caste or EWS certificate if applicable, 10th and 12th marksheets, a medical fitness certificate (Annexure-I), a police character certificate, accident insurance of at least Rs 1 lakh and a Rs 500 stamp paper agreement. Incomplete or false information leads to rejection.
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| All categories | Not mentioned in the notification |
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification date | 21 October 2026 |
| Application start date | Not stated |
| Last date to apply online | 20 November 2026 |
| Age counted as on | 20 November 2026 |
If you hold the right diploma or degree and live in Madhya Pradesh, a year inside a power station is real experience for your CV. Do not wait for the last week. Start collecting your certificates today. Check your branch and category in the table, and apply by 20 November 2026. Browse more graduate jobs and keep visiting GovtJobsAlert.in for more such updates.
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