BBMB Apprentice Recruitment 2026

BBMB is hiring 16 Apprentice Trainees for one-year training under the O&M Division, Jalandhar. If you have passed 8th class, 10th class or ITI as required for your trade, you can apply online through the NAPS portal. The application window is open from 5 June 2026 to 4 July 2026. The PDF says selection will be merit-based with no written exam and no interview.

Bhakra Beas Management Board Apprentice Recruitment 2026 - 16 Posts

Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB) has released Advertisement No. 01/2026 for apprentice training in multiple trades for the 2026-27 session. The training is under the Apprenticeship Act, 1961, and the work area is linked to BBMB O&M Division, Jalandhar, including Jalandhar and Sangrur sub-station areas. This is not a written-exam recruitment; your school marks, ITI marks where required, and trade eligibility will decide the shortlist.

Vacancy Details

Total vacancies: 16 apprentice training seats are listed in the official advertisement.

Who Can Apply?

For ITI Trades

• Trades covered: Lineman, Electrician, Welder and Plumber.
• Education: You must have passed 10th class with at least 40% marks from a recognised board.
• Trade certificate: You also need a National Trade Certificate in the notified trade, issued by NCVT or SCVT.
• ITI course: You must have completed the relevant ITI course for the trade you choose.
• Aadhaar: Aadhaar Card is compulsory for online registration.

For Non-ITI Trades

• Trades covered: Gardener and Cook.
• Education: You must have passed 8th class from a recognised school or an equivalent qualification.
• Local preference: The PDF says preference may be given to candidates living near the concerned sub-station.

Other Conditions

• Final result required: If your qualifying result is still awaited on the last date, your application will not be considered.
• Previous apprenticeship: If you already completed or are currently undergoing apprenticeship training under the Apprenticeship Act, 1961, you should not apply again for this training.
• Posting request: BBMB says the training location will be decided by the competent authority, so requests for a specific place are generally not considered.

Seat Preference and Training Area

• District preference: For each trade, 25% of seats may be considered for candidates with a residence certificate of the district where the BBMB grid sub-station is located.
• Sub-station areas: The notice mentions Jalandhar district for the Jalandhar sub-station and Sangrur district for the Sangrur sub-station.
• Open merit: If preferred seats remain unfilled, they may move first to State residence certificate holders and then to open merit.

Documents to Keep Ready

• Education proof: Keep your 10th mark sheet ready, and for ITI trades, keep your NCVT/SCVT ITI certificate and mark sheets ready.
• Identity proof: Aadhaar Card is needed for online registration and must match your application details.
• Category and residence proof: Keep SC/ST/OBC certificate and residence or domicile certificate ready if these apply to you.

Age Limit

• Age rules: Age will follow the Apprenticeship Act, 1961 and its later amendments.
• Separate age numbers: The PDF does not give a separate minimum or maximum age number.

Stipend

• The advertisement mentions stipend-related details, but the exact stipend amount is not stated in this PDF.
• Check the official BBMB/NAPS instructions before final submission if you need the trade-wise stipend amount.

Selection Process (No Written Exam)

The selection process is merit-based. The PDF clearly says there will be no written exam and no interview.

1. NAPS portal application: You need to apply online through the apprenticeship portal before the closing date.
2. Merit list preparation: For ITI trades, merit is based on 30% weightage for 10th class marks and 70% weightage for ITI marks, making a total of 100 marks.
3. Non-ITI trade selection: For Gardener and Cook, selection will follow the Apprenticeship Act, 1961.
4. Local preference: For each trade, 25% seats may be considered for candidates with a residence certificate of the concerned district where the BBMB grid sub-station is located.
5. Tie-break: If two candidates have the same marks, the older candidate gets preference. If date of birth is also the same, the candidate who passed matriculation earlier is considered first.
6. Document verification: Shortlisted candidates will be called to show original documents before final engagement.

How to Apply

1. Go to the NAPS portal at apprenticeshipindia.gov.in.
2. Register yourself using your Aadhaar Card and correct personal details.
3. Search for the BBMB apprenticeship opportunity under O&M Division, Jalandhar.
4. Select the correct trade: Lineman, Electrician, Gardener, Cook, Welder or Plumber.
5. Fill in your education, ITI and contact details carefully.
6. Submit the online application before 4 July 2026.
7. Keep a copy of the submitted application and your registration details for document verification.

Important Dates

• Advertisement Date: 4 June 2026
• Online Application Start: 5 June 2026
• Last Date to Apply Online: 4 July 2026
• Merit List / Result Date: To be announced

• Learn trade work under BBMB supervisors during the one-year training period
• Follow safety rules while working around electrical, utility, workshop or support areas
• Assist senior staff with daily trade-related tasks and practical training work
• Keep training records and attend instructions given by the concerned office
• Maintain discipline, punctuality and proper conduct at the assigned training location
• Report for document verification and joining formalities when shortlisted