OPTCL Odisha Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 100 Diploma, Graduate & ITI Seats

Vacancies: 100 · Trades: 11 · Type: Apprenticeship (Training) · Mode: Online · Fee: Nil · Apply: 02 September 2026–01 October 2026 · Stipend: ₹9,600–₹12,300/month · Selection: Academic merit / written test / interview as required · Location: Across Odisha

Odisha Power Transmission Corporation Limited (OPTCL), a Government of Odisha undertaking in the electricity transmission sector, is taking 100 apprenticeship trainees for 2026-27 at units across the state. The window on apprenticeship.optcl.co.in runs from 02 September 2026 to 01 October 2026.

Seats cover B.E./B. Tech, diploma, ITI, MBA (HR), M.Com / CMA Inter, and LLB/LLM streams. Training lasts 12 months under the Apprentices Act, 1961. Stipend is ₹9,600 to ₹12,300 a month, split equally between OPTCL and the Board of Practical Training (BOPT) through Aadhaar-seeded DBT.

Only Indian nationals belonging to Odisha can apply. Completing this training does not create a right to a regular OPTCL job. Candidates who have already finished an apprenticeship or have one year or more of job experience are barred.

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Who Should Apply?

• B.E./B.Tech (Electrical / Electrical & Electronics) → Degree Electrical Apprentice – 32 seats
• B.E./B.Tech (Computer Science / Information Technology) → Degree  – 1 seat
• B.E./B.Tech (Electronics & Telecommunication / Applied Electronics / Instrumentation / Electronics & Communication) → Degree Telecom Apprentice – 1 seat
• MBA (HR) / MSW / PG in Personnel Management or Industrial Relations → Human Resources Apprentice – 4 seats
• M.Com (Finance/Accounts) → Finance Apprentice – 2 seats
• B.Com + Intermediate CMA (ICAI) → Finance Apprentice – 2 seats (alternate route)
• LLB / LLM → Law Apprentice – 1 seat
• Diploma in Electrical Engineering → Diploma Electrical Apprentice – 20 seats
• Diploma in Electronics & Telecommunication / Applied Electronics / Instrumentation → Diploma Telecom Apprentice – 1 seat
• Diploma in Civil Engineering → Diploma Civil Apprentice – 2 seats
• ITI (Electrician) → ITI Electrician Apprentice – 33 seats
• ITI (Electronics Mechanic) → ITI Electronic Mechanic Apprentice – 3 seats

Mandatory vs preferred (non-engineering seats): The listed PG/professional qualification is mandatory for HR, Finance and Law. A non-engineering graduation such as BBA is only preferred as a base; it does not replace MBA (HR), M.Com / CMA Inter, or LLB/LLM.

Who cannot apply

• Candidates who are not Indian nationals belonging to Odisha
• Anyone below 18 years as on 01 August 2026
• Candidates still appearing for the qualifying exam, or without a passing certificate / final mark sheet as on 01 July 2026
• Pass-outs older than Academic Year 2023-24 (gap above 3 years)
• Those who have already completed apprenticeship training under the Apprentices Act, 1961
• Candidates with 1 year or more of job experience

Important Dates

No extension has been notified as of 11 September 2026.

Quick Overview – OPTCL Apprentice 2026

• Organisation: Odisha Power Transmission Corporation Limited (OPTCL)IT Apprentice
• Organisation Sector: Power & Energy (electricity transmission)
• Notification Number: ADVT No. OPTCL-14013/9/2026-T AND D Part (1) – 14389
• Notification Date: 29 August 2026
• Training opportunities: 100 apprenticeship seats (11 disciplines)
• Job Location: Different OPTCL units and offices across Odisha
• Job Type: Apprenticeship (Training) under the Apprentices Act, 1961
• Duration: 12 months
• Official Website: OPTCL official website
• Apply Portal: OPTCL apprenticeship application portal (open until 01 October 2026)
• Last Date: 01 October 2026, 11:59 PM
• Apply Online: Apply for OPTCL Apprentice 2026 on the official portal
• Notification PDF: Download OPTCL Apprentice Recruitment 2026 PDF
• NATS (Degree / Diploma / HR / Finance / Law): NATS 2.0 candidate registration
• NAPS (ITI trades): NAPS / Apprenticeship India registration
• Domicile: Indian nationals belonging to Odisha only
• Application Fee: Nil

What Posts Are Available? – OPTCL Vacancy & Eligibility 2026

Electrical streams dominate. ITI Electrician (33) and Degree Electrical (32) together make 65 of 100 seats. Single-seat openings in Degree IT, Degree Telecom, Diploma Telecom and Law will be the tightest. Unfilled seats in one discipline may be shifted to another discipline within the same apprenticeship type (Degree, Diploma or ITI). Category-wise roster numbers are not printed in the advertisement; seats will be filled as per applicable reservation rules.

Degree Engineering Apprentice — 34 seats

Degree Non-Engineering Apprentice — 7 seats

Diploma Technician Apprentice — 23 seats

ITI Trade Apprentice — 36 seats

Total: 100 seats. Seat counts may rise or fall as per corporation needs. Qualification must be a regular full-time course from a recognised Board, Council, University or Institute. Use our CGPA to Percentage Calculator if your mark sheet is in CGPA. This calculator provides an indicative estimate. Use the conversion method specified in the notification — the official formula prevails.

What Is the Age Limit?

The advertisement prints only a floor: not less than 18 years as of 01 August 2026. It does not print a maximum age or category-wise upper limits. Do not assume a 25- or 28-year cap from other PSU apprentice drives.

Examples: ✅ An 18-year-old Odisha candidate born on 01 August 2008 — eligible (completes 18 years on the cut-off date). ❌ A 17-year-old Odisha candidate born on 02 August 2008 — not eligible (still under 18 as of 01 August 2026).

Use our Age Eligibility Calculator to check instantly.

What Is the Apprentice Stipend in Odisha?

This is a training stipend, not a 7th CPC salary. There is no HRA, DA or NPS in the advertisement. OPTCL does not provide accommodation or any house-rent allowance.

The stipend is payable subject to attendance, applicable rules and successful continuation of training. Payment starts from the online contract date. Your bank account must be seeded with Aadhaar for Direct Benefit Transfer. Given this stipend range, many trainees may fall below income-tax thresholds. Actual tax depends on your total annual income from all sources.

What Is the Application Fee?

No application fee is mentioned in Advertisement No. OPTCL-14013/9/2026-T AND D Part (1) – 14389. Do not pay anyone who claims to “process” this form.

How to Apply?

Registration on NATS or NAPS alone is not the final application. You must also submit the OPTCL form and save the acknowledgement.

1. Register as a candidate on the correct portal (NATS for Degree/Diploma/non-engineering; NAPS for ITI only). Complete your profile with education, Aadhaar and bank details.
2. Seed your bank account with Aadhaar so BOPT can push the DBT share of the stipend.
3. Note the NATS/NAPS enrolment number. That number is not the OPTCL application number.
4. Open the OPTCL Apprentice 2026 application page (also reached from optcl.co.in → HRD → Training & Development → Advertisement → Apply Online for Engagement of Apprentices 2026).
5. Fill the OPTCL form with the NATS/NAPS number, personal details and qualifications. Resize the photo and signature with the Photo & Signature Resizer before uploading.
6. Submit before 11:59 PM on 01 October 2026 and save the acknowledgement.

Suggested (not stated in the notification): finish NATS/NAPS profiling at least two days before the OPTCL deadline so a portal outage does not block you.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

1. Wrong first portal. Trade apprentices must use NAPS, not NATS. Degree, diploma, HR, Finance, and Law candidates must use NATS, not NAPS.
2. Stopping after NATS/NAPS. Completing NATS or NAPS without the OPTCL form means the application is incomplete and will not be considered.
3. Aadhaar not seeded. Stipend DBT fails if the bank account is not linked to Aadhaar.
4. Applying from outside Odisha. The advertisement restricts the drive to Indian nationals belonging to Odisha.
5. Old pass year or ongoing exam. You need a passing certificate / final mark sheet as on 01 July 2026, from AY 2023-24, 2024-25 or 2025-26 only.

ଓପିଟିସିଏଲ ଓଡ଼ିଶା ଆପ୍ରେଣ୍ଟିସ ନିଯୁକ୍ତି 2026 – 100 ଡିପ୍ଲୋମା, ସ୍ନାତକ ଓ ଆଇଟିଆଇ ସିଟ ପାଇଁ ଅନଲାଇନ ଆବେଦନ

ଓଡ଼ିଶା ପାୱାର ଟ୍ରାନ୍ସମିସନ କର୍ପୋରେସନ ଲିମିଟେଡ (OPTCL) 2026-27 ପାଇଁ 100ଟି ଆପ୍ରେଣ୍ଟିସ ପ୍ରଶିକ୍ଷଣ ସିଟ ଘୋଷଣା କରିଛି। ଏହା ରାଜ୍ୟର ବିଭିନ୍ନ ଗ୍ରିଡ ଷ୍ଟେସନ ଓ କାର୍ଯ୍ୟାଳୟରେ ଏକବର୍ଷିଆ ତାଲିମ। କେବଳ ଓଡ଼ିଶାର ଭାରତୀୟ ନାଗରିକ ଆବେଦନ କରିପାରିବେ। ଅନଲାଇନ ଆବେଦନ 02 ସେପ୍ଟେମ୍ବର 2026ରୁ 01 ଅକ୍ଟୋବର 2026, ରାତି 11:59 ପର୍ଯ୍ୟନ୍ତ ଖୋଲା ଅଛି।

କିଏ ଆବେଦନ କରିପାରିବେ? ବି.ଇ./ବି.ଟେକ (ଇଲେକ୍ଟ୍ରିକାଲ, ଆଇଟି, ଟେଲିକମ), ଡିପ୍ଲୋମା (ଇଲେକ୍ଟ୍ରିକାଲ, ସିଭିଲ, ଟେଲିକମ), ଆଇଟିଆଇ ଇଲେକ୍ଟ୍ରିସିଆନ କିମ୍ବା ଇଲେକ୍ଟ୍ରୋନିକ୍ସ ମେକାନିକ, ଏମବିଏ (HR), ଏମ.କମ / ସିଏମଏ ଇଣ୍ଟର ଏବଂ ଏଲଏଲବି/ଏଲଏଲଏମ ଧାରକମାନେ ନିଜ ଧାରାରେ ଆବେଦନ କରିପାରିବେ। 01 ଅଗଷ୍ଟ 2026ରେ ବୟସ ଅତି କମରେ 18 ବର୍ଷ ହେବା ଦରକାର। ପାସ ସାର୍ଟିଫିକେଟ 01 ଜୁଲାଇ 2026 ସୁଦ୍ଧା ଥିବା ଆବଶ୍ୟକ; 2023-24, 2024-25 କିମ୍ବା 2025-26 ଶିକ୍ଷାବର୍ଷର ପାସଆଉଟ ହିଁ ଯୋଗ୍ୟ। ପୂର୍ବରୁ ଆପ୍ରେଣ୍ଟିସ ସମାପ୍ତ କରିଥିବା କିମ୍ବା ଏକ ବର୍ଷରୁ ଅଧିକ ଚାକିରି ଅଭିଜ୍ଞତା ଥିବା ବ୍ୟକ୍ତି ଅଯୋଗ୍ୟ।

ଷ୍ଟାଇପେଣ୍ଡ ଓ ଚୟନ କ’ଣ? ଡିଗ୍ରୀ ଆପ୍ରେଣ୍ଟିସଙ୍କୁ ମାସିକ ₹12,300, ଡିପ୍ଲୋମାକୁ ₹10,900 ଏବଂ ଆଇଟିଆଇକୁ ₹9,600 ମିଳେ। ଅର୍ଦ୍ଧେକ OPTCL ଓ ଅର୍ଦ୍ଧେକ BOPT ଆଧାର-ସିଡେଡ ବ୍ୟାଙ୍କ ଆକାଉଣ୍ଟରେ DBTରେ ପଠାନ୍ତି। ଚୟନ ଶିକ୍ଷାଗତ ମେରିଟ, ଲିଖିତ ପରୀକ୍ଷା କିମ୍ବା ସାକ୍ଷାତକାର ଉପରେ ନିର୍ଭର କରିପାରେ। ତାଲିମ ପରେ ସ୍ଥାୟୀ ନିଯୁକ୍ତିର କୌଣସି ଗ୍ୟାରେଣ୍ଟି ନାହିଁ। ହଷ୍ଟେଲ ମିଳେ ନାହିଁ।

କିପରି ଆବେଦନ କରିବେ? ପ୍ରଥମେ ଡିଗ୍ରୀ/ଡିପ୍ଲୋମା/HR-Finance-Law ପାଇଁ NATS 2.0ରେ ଏବଂ ଆଇଟିଆଇ ପାଇଁ NAPSରେ ପଞ୍ଜୀକରଣ କରନ୍ତୁ। ପରେ OPTCL ଆପ୍ରେଣ୍ଟିସ ପୋର୍ଟାଲରେ ଫର୍ମ ଭରନ୍ତୁ। କେବଳ NATS/NAPS କଲେ ଆବେଦନ ଅସମ୍ପୂର୍ଣ୍ଣ ରହିବ। ସମ୍ପୂର୍ଣ୍ଣ ବିଜ୍ଞପ୍ତି optcl.co.inରେ ଉପଲବ୍ଧ। ଏହି ଭର୍ତ୍ତି ଓଡ଼ିଶା ବିଦ୍ୟୁତ ପରିବହନ କ୍ଷେତ୍ରରେ ବ୍ୟବହାରିକ ଅଭିଜ୍ଞତା ପାଇଁ।

How Are Apprentices Selected?

Selection is a multi-step process, not a single mark-sheet stamp.

1. Online applications on NATS/NAPS plus the OPTCL portal are screened for Odisha belonging, age, pass year and disqualifiers.
2. Shortlisting is on academic merit and, if OPTCL requires it for that discipline, a written test and/or interview.
3. Document verification checks certificates, Aadhaar-bank seeding and physical fitness under Clause 4 of the Apprenticeship Rules, 1992.
4. The apprenticeship contract is generated online. Training of 12 months starts from that contract date.
5. Final engagement stays subject to vacancy, reservation rules and management discretion. Unsuitable or insufficient candidates can leave seats unfilled.

The advertisement does not publish a paper-wise syllabus, mark scheme or negative marking. If a written test is called, the pattern will come in a later notice on optcl.co.in. No TA/DA is paid for verification or interview.

Physical standard: Candidates must meet the minimum physical standard in Clause 4 of the Apprenticeship Rules, 1992 and later amendments. Exact height, vision or running times are not printed in this advertisement. They are confirmed at the medical / fitness stage.

Why Does OPTCL Matter?

Odisha Power Transmission Corporation Limited is the state-owned utility that moves bulk power across Odisha. It was carved out as a Government of Odisha undertaking and is headquartered at OPTCL TECH TOWER, Janpath, Saheed Nagar, Bhubaneswar. Official career material describes a network of about 17,100 circuit-km of line and 200-plus substations from 132 kV to 400 kV.

An apprenticeship here is time on live transmission assets: grid substations, lines, telecom, accounts and HR files that keep the state grid running. That is useful exposure if you later sit for GATE-based OPTCL Management Trainee, other Odisha power-utility drives, or power and energy sector recruitments.

Candidates search OPTCL jobs because the brand is a known state PSU, the stipend is published up front, and Electrical / Electrician seats are large enough to be realistic. The honest limit is the training contract itself: no hostel, posting anywhere in Odisha, and no automatic absorption when the 12 months end. Read more on the OPTCL organisation page and Odisha government jobs.

The SahisarkariJobs.in Analyst’s Take

This is a state transmission-utility apprentice drive, not a GATE MT notification and not a DISCOM field-staff exam. Compared with POWERGRID or NTPC apprentice cycles, OPTCL is smaller, Odisha-restricted, and split across NATS/NAPS plus its own portal. Compared with OPTCL’s own Management Trainee (Electrical) GATE route, this path has no exam fee and no Level-10 pay; it is one year of stipend training.

Best fit: Fresh Odisha pass-outs from AY 2023-24 to 2025-26 in Electrical engineering, Electrical diploma or Electrician ITI who want grid-side exposure before GATE, JE or the next OPTCL regular drive. HR, Finance and Law graduates with the exact listed PG/professional paper also have a short, low-fee window.

Who should skip: Anyone treating this as a backdoor into a regular OPTCL cadre. Candidates who need campus hostel, a metro-only posting, or who already did an Act apprenticeship. Pass-outs before 2023-24 and applicants from other states will be rejected on the face of the form.

Practical tip: Finish NATS or NAPS profiling and Aadhaar-bank seeding first, then file the OPTCL form. Most rejected files in dual-portal drives fail because the candidate treated the national portal number as the employer application.

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Based on similar state PSU apprentice cycles, expect a few months from the closing date to contract generation, then 12 months of training. There is no published promotion ladder from this engagement; any later OPTCL job needs a separate advertisement.

What Documents Are Required for Odisha Govt Jobs?

Keep scans ready for NATS/NAPS profile and for document verification:

• Passing certificate / final-year mark sheet of the qualifying exam (dated on or before 01 July 2026)
• All semester or annual mark sheets
• Proof of date of birth (Class 10 certificate)
• Aadhaar card
• Bank passbook / cancelled cheque showing Aadhaar-seeded account
• NATS or NAPS enrolment proof
• Caste/category certificate if claiming reservation
• Odisha belonging/residence proof as demanded at verification
• Passport-size photograph and signature
• Any other paper listed on the OPTCL apply page or call letter

Document alert: Appearing-result printouts will not substitute the passing certificate cut-off of 01 July 2026. A NATS/NAPS profile that still shows “result awaited” is a common DV failure.

Service Conditions

• Engagement is apprenticeship training for 12 months from the online contract date, under the Apprentices Act, 1961.
• Completion does not confer any right to employment in OPTCL.
• Posting can be at any unit or office of OPTCL in Odisha. You arrange your own stay.
• Apprentices must follow safety rules at the place of engagement.
• Canvassing or giving false information cancels candidature or engagement.
• Management’s decision on selection and seat-filling is final.

What Happens After Selection?

1. OPTCL publishes the shortlist or call notice on www.optcl.co.in for document verification and, if used, a written test or interview.
2. You produce originals: pass certificate, mark sheets, Aadhaar, bank seeding proof, NATS/NAPS number and category papers.
3. Fitness is checked against Clause 4 of the Apprenticeship Rules, 1992.
4. The apprenticeship contract is generated on NATS or NAPS. Stipend eligibility starts from that contract date, subject to attendance.
5. You report to the allotted grid unit or office anywhere in Odisha and train for 12 months.
6. On satisfactory completion, you receive apprenticeship certification. There is no automatic regular vacancy against this certificate. Watch later OPTCL and Odisha power-utility advertisements separately.

Contact & Helpline

• Apprentice cell email: apprentice@optcl.co.in
• Apprentice contact number: 9438908502
• EPABX: (0674) 2541743 / 2542269
• Registered office: OPTCL TECH TOWER, Janpath, Saheed Nagar, Bhubaneswar – 751007
• CMD office (same campus): 9th Floor, TECH Tower Building, Saheed Nagar, Bhubaneswar, Odisha – 751007
• Website: www.optcl.co.in
• General mails on the Contact page: cmd@optcl.co.in, cr@optcl.co.in (corporate inboxes; use apprentice@optcl.co.in for this drive)

⚠️ Contact details sourced from the official notification/website. Verify before contacting. NEVER pay any money over the phone or to any person claiming to offer job assistance. Report fraud to cybercrime.gov.in.

Important Links – OPTCL Apprentice 2026

FAQs – OPTCL Apprentice 2026

What is the last date to apply for OPTCL Apprentice 2026?

01 October 2026, 11:59 PM. Applications opened at 12:00 AM on 02 September 2026. No extension has been announced as of 11 September 2026. Submit the OPTCL form after NATS or NAPS registration; late or portal-only filings will not be accepted.

What is the age limit for OPTCL Apprentice?

Minimum 18 years as of 01 August 2026. No maximum age is printed in this advertisement. Do not copy a 25-year cap from another PSU circular. Confirm only the 18-year floor and the 01 July 2026 pass-certificate rule before you apply.

Is there an exam for OPTCL Apprentice, or is it interview-based?

It depends on the discipline and application load. OPTCL may use academic merit, a written test, an interview, or a mix. No syllabus or mark scheme is in the current notice. Treat merit shortlisting as the first gate, then watch optcl.co.in for any test call.

What is the stipend for OPTCL Apprentice?

₹12,300 a month for degree apprentices, ₹10,900 for diploma apprentices and ₹9,600 for ITI trade apprentices. Half is paid by OPTCL and half by BOPT through Aadhaar-seeded DBT. This is a training stipend, not regular pay, and it depends on attendance.

Can final-year students or result-awaited candidates apply for OPTCL 2026?

No. Appearing candidates are not eligible. You must hold the passing certificate or final mark sheet as on 01 July 2026, from Academic Year 2023-24, 2024-25 or 2025-26. A result after that cut-off will not be accepted at verification.

Is OPTCL Apprentice a permanent government job?

No. This is a 12-month apprenticeship under the Apprentices Act, 1961. The advertisement states that completion does not entitle you to employment in OPTCL. A regular OPTCL post needs a separate recruitment notice.

Can candidates from other states apply for OPTCL recruitment?

No. The notification allows only Indian nationals belonging to the State of Odisha. Other-state forms fail the domicile filter even if the qualification and age match. Keep Odisha belonging proof ready for document verification.

Where will I be posted if I get selected for OPTCL Apprentice?

At different OPTCL units and offices spread across Odisha. You do not get a published city-choice form. No hostel or house rent is provided. Plan stay and travel for a grid station or field office, not only Bhubaneswar HQ.

Will I get a permanent job after OPTCL apprenticeship?

No automatic job. OPTCL says training completion creates no employment right. Some apprentices later clear separate MT, JE or DISCOM exams using the same electrical background. Treat this year as industrial exposure, not a joining letter.

What is the stipend for diploma apprentices in Odisha power utilities?

For this OPTCL cycle, the diploma stipend is ₹10,900 a month (50% corporation, 50% BOPT DBT). Other Odisha utilities publish their own rates. Do not assume OHPC or DISCOM figures apply here. Confirm only the table in Advertisement 14389.

Is a power-sector apprenticeship worth it for ITI Electrician holders?

Yes, if you want substation and line exposure on a published stipend with no fee. ITI Electrician has 33 of 100 seats, so the trade is the volume route. Worth knowing before you apply: there is no absorption promise, and posting can be anywhere in the state.

Do transmission companies hire apprentices after training ends?

Sometimes through a later open advertisement, never as a hidden clause of this contract. POWERGRID, NTPC and state transmission utilities all run separate regular drives. Use the OPTCL year to collect work evidence; apply again when a paid cadre notice is out.

Is OPTCL apprenticeship worth doing or just cheap labour?

The honest downside is the structure: a one-year stipend, no hostel, no job claim, and a possible written test or interview after you’ve already filed on two portals. It is still useful for a fresh Odisha Electrical / Electrician pass-out who needs a named PSU on the CV before GATE or JE.

Pre-Apprenticeship Checklist – Before You Apply

• You meet the eligibility criteria (Odisha belonging, 18+ as on 01 August 2026, pass certificate as on 01 July 2026, AY 2023-24 to 2025-26).
• You understand this is a 12-month contractual apprenticeship with no automatic claim to permanent employment after completion.
• You are ready for hands-on training at OPTCL units anywhere in Odisha, without a hostel.
• You understand the stipend (₹9,600 / ₹10,900 / ₹12,300) is attendance-linked and paid 50% by BOPT through Aadhaar DBT.
• You will register on the correct portal (NATS vs NAPS) and still submit the OPTCL form before 01 October 2026.

📄 Source: Official notification released by OPTCL on 29 August 2026 (ADVT No. OPTCL-14013/9/2026-T AND D Part (1) – 14389). All details are sourced from the OPTCL official notification PDF.