STPL Apprentice Recruitment 2026 — 32 Vacancies

About This Job

STPL (SJVN Thermal Private Limited) is hiring 32 Apprentices — Graduate, Diploma, and ITI — for its 1320 MW Buxar Thermal Power Project in Bihar. This recruitment is open only for Bihar domicile candidates. Monthly stipend ranges from Rs. 7,000 to Rs. 10,000 depending on your qualification. The last date to apply online is 27 April 2026.

SJVN Thermal Private Limited (STPL) Apprentice Recruitment 2026 — 32 Posts

SJVN Thermal Private Limited (STPL), a wholly-owned subsidiary of SJVN Limited (a Navratna Central Public Sector Enterprise), has released Advt. No. 001/2026 for apprenticeship training under the Apprenticeship Act, 1961. The training is at the 1320 MW Buxar Thermal Power Project site in Bihar. This is a 1-year training program — there is no employment guarantee or extension after completion. Only candidates with a valid Bihar state domicile certificate can apply.

Vacancy Breakdown

Graduate Apprentices — 6 Posts

Technician (Diploma) Apprentices — 9 Posts

Technician (ITI) Apprentices — 17 Posts

Note: 25% of seats are reserved for Project Affected Families (PAF/PAA) within respective categories.

Who Can Apply?

Graduate Apprentices

• Engineering posts (Mechanical, Electrical, C&I, Env. Control): Full-time 4-year B.E./B.Tech in the relevant branch from an AICTE-recognised institute.
• HR / IR / CSR: Graduate degree + 2-year full-time MBA (HR specialisation) from a UGC-recognised university.
• Finance & Accounts: Graduate degree + 2-year full-time MBA (Finance specialisation) from a UGC-recognised university.

Technician (Diploma) Apprentices

• Full-time 3-year Polytechnical Diploma in the relevant branch from an institute recognised by AICTE or the State Board of Technical Education.

Technician (ITI) Apprentices

• Matriculation (10th pass) + full-time ITI course in the relevant trade, certified by NCVT or SCVT.

Other Requirements

• Domicile: You must be a domicile of Bihar state. Candidates from other states cannot apply.
• Candidates who have already completed apprenticeship training at SJVN/STPL are not eligible.

Age Limit

• Minimum age: 18 years
• Maximum age: 30 years (for General/EWS) as on 27 April 2026
• OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): Up to 33 years (+3 years relaxation)
• SC / ST: Up to 35 years (+5 years relaxation)
• PwD (General): Up to 40 years (+10 years relaxation)
• PwD (OBC): Up to 43 years (+13 years relaxation)
• PwD (SC/ST): Up to 45 years (+15 years relaxation)

Stipend (Monthly)

• Graduate Apprentices: Rs. 10,000 per month
• Technician (Diploma) Apprentices: Rs. 8,000 per month
• Technician (ITI) Apprentices: Rs. 7,000 per month

This is a training stipend, not a regular salary. There is no employment after the 1-year training period.

Application Fee

• General / OBC / EWS: Rs. 100
• SC / ST / PwD: No fee (exempt)
• Fee once paid will not be refunded.
• Payment mode: Online only

Selection Process

Selection is merit-based — there is no written exam or interview. STPL will prepare a merit list based on academic marks:

1. Merit List: Based on marks secured in Matriculation (10th), Class 12th / ITI / Diploma / B.E./B.Tech / MBA as applicable to the post.
2. Document Verification: Shortlisted candidates will be called for document verification.

The number of candidates called for document verification will be in proportion to the number of vacancies (merit-based shortlisting).

How to Apply

1. Go to the official SJVN recruitment portal at sjvn.nic.in.
2. On the homepage, find the Notice Board section.
3. Look for "Apprenticeship Scheme in STPL for the State of Bihar" and click on it.
4. Read the full notification and check your eligibility.
5. Register yourself if you are a new user, or log in to your existing account.
6. Fill in the online application form carefully and upload all required documents.
7. Pay the application fee online (if applicable).
8. Submit the form and save the printout for future reference.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 6 April 2026
• Online Application Start: 6 April 2026
• Last Date to Apply Online: 27 April 2026
• Exam Date: Not applicable (merit-based selection)

• Work at the 1320 MW Buxar Thermal Power Project site under the guidance of senior engineers and supervisors
• Assist in day-to-day operations related to your trade or discipline
• Follow safety protocols and plant operating procedures at all times
• Prepare and maintain records, reports, and logs as instructed
• Participate in technical training sessions and on-the-job learning activities
• Support maintenance, inspection, and troubleshooting tasks in your assigned department
• Comply with the Apprenticeship Act, 1961 and all company policies during the training period