WBPDCL Apprentice Vacancy 2026, Technician Apprentice Opportunity for Graduate and Diploma Holders
The West Bengal Power Development Corporation Limited (WBPDCL) has released Engagement Notification No. WBPDCL/Apprentice/2026/01 for the engagement of Trade Apprentices for one year. There are 60 seats in total: 30 for Technician Apprentice (Graduate in Engineering) and 30 for Technician Apprentice (Diploma in Engineering), at its Power Stations, Projects and Coal Mines.
Online applications will be accepted only on wbpdcl.co.in from 20 November to 10 December 2026. The engagement is under the Apprentices Act, 1961 and the Apprenticeship Rules, 1992. Candidates who are already registered with the Board of Practical Training (BOPT), Eastern Region can apply online, and those not yet registered with the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS) must do so before applying. This article covers the vacancy, dates, eligibility and how to apply. You can find more apprentice and technician openings on our latest government jobs page.
Quick summary:
➤ Organisation: West Bengal Power Development Corporation Limited (WBPDCL)
➤ Notification No.: WBPDCL/Apprentice/2026/01
➤ Post: Technician Apprentice (Graduate and Diploma in Engineering)
➤ Total vacancies: 60 (Graduate: 30, Diploma: 30)
➤ Training period: 1 year
➤ Apply online: 20 November to 10 December 2026
➤ Registration needed: BOPT Eastern Region / NATS
➤ Website: wbpdcl.co.in
WBPDCL Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | The West Bengal Power Development Corporation Limited (A Govt. of West Bengal Enterprise) |
| Office | Bidyut Unnayan Bhaban, Plot No. 3/C, LA-Block, Sector-III, Bidhannagar, Kolkata-700106 |
| Notification No. | WBPDCL/Apprentice/2026/01 |
| Post Name | Technician Apprentice (Graduate in Engineering) and Technician Apprentice (Diploma in Engineering) |
| Total Vacancies | 60 |
| Training Period | One year, under the Apprentices Act, 1961 and Apprenticeship Rules, 1992 |
| Place of Training | WBPDCL Power Stations, Projects and Coal Mines |
| Who Can Apply | Indian Nationals |
| Application Mode | Online only |
| Official Website | wbpdcl.co.in |
WBPDCL Apprentice 2026 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Application Starts | 20 November 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 10 December 2026 |
| Selection Process Updates | To be announced on wbpdcl.co.in |
Applications are not open yet. No other mode of application will be accepted.
WBPDCL Technician Apprentice Vacancy 2026
Technician Apprentice (Graduate in Engineering)
| Discipline | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Mechanical | 12 |
| Electrical | 10 |
| Instrumentation / Electronics | 5 |
| Mining | 3 |
| Total | 30 |
Technician Apprentice (Diploma in Engineering)
| Discipline | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Mechanical | 13 |
| Electrical | 10 |
| Instrumentation / Electronics | 7 |
| Total | 30 |
Mining seats are available only for graduate engineers. There are no Mining seats for diploma holders.
WBPDCL Apprentice Eligibility 2026
- Applicants must be Indian Nationals.
- Graduate Technician Apprentice posts are for candidates with an engineering degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation / Electronics or Mining.
- Diploma Technician Apprentice posts are for candidates with an engineering diploma in Mechanical, Electrical or Instrumentation / Electronics.
- Candidates must be registered with the Board of Practical Training (BOPT), Eastern Region.
- Candidates who are not registered with NATS must register before applying on the WBPDCL website.
The short notice says that the detailed age limit, qualification, eligibility criteria and stipend are given on the WBPDCL website, and these details are not in the notice. Please check the full notification on wbpdcl.co.in before applying. Another technical opening to check is the DGQA Technician recruitment 2026.
Stipend
The stipend has not been given in the short notice. The details will be available on the official website, and the stipend for apprentices is as per the Apprentices Act and the rules.
How to Apply for WBPDCL Apprentice Recruitment 2026
- Register with BOPT Eastern Region and NATS (National Apprenticeship Training Scheme), if you are not already registered.
- Visit the official website, wbpdcl.co.in, from 20 November 2026.
- Read the detailed notification for age, qualification, eligibility and stipend.
- Fill in the online application form for the Graduate or Diploma Technician Apprentice post and your discipline.
- Upload the documents asked for and submit the form on or before 10 December 2026.
- Take a printout of the application for future use.
Follow the WBPDCL website for updates on the selection process. Results of other exams are posted in our sarkari result section.
WBPDCL Apprentice 2026 for West Bengal Candidates
WBPDCL is a West Bengal Government enterprise with its office in Kolkata, and training will be at its Power Stations, Projects and Coal Mines. The notice invites Indian Nationals and mentions the West Bengal and Jharkhand operations of the company. Candidates must be registered with BOPT Eastern Region, so complete NATS and BOPT registration well before the opening date. Another option for Kolkata candidates is the SCL recruitment with a Kolkata exam centre.
WBPDCL Apprentice Recruitment 2026 FAQs
Q1. How many vacancies are there in WBPDCL Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
There are 60 vacancies: 30 for Graduate Technician Apprentices and 30 for Diploma Technician Apprentices.
Q2. What is the last date to apply?
The last date to apply online is 10 December 2026. Applications start on 20 November 2026.
Q3. Where do I apply?
Apply only on the WBPDCL website, wbpdcl.co.in. No other mode of application will be accepted.
Q4. What is the training period?
The apprenticeship is for one year under the Apprentices Act, 1961.
Q5. Is NATS registration compulsory?
Candidates who are not registered with NATS must register before applying on the WBPDCL website. Candidates already registered with BOPT Eastern Region can apply online.
Q6. Are there Mining seats for diploma holders?
No. Mining has 3 seats, only in the Graduate Technician Apprentice category.
WBPDCL Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Important Links
Important Links
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Apply Online (20.11.2026 to 10.12.2026) | wbpdcl.co.in |
| Short Notice | Download Notice |
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