Odisha Power Transmission Corporation Limited (OPTCL) is recruiting for 100 Apprentice positions. This recruitment drive, announced on 11/07/2025, is for a one-year apprenticeship training program. The available posts include Graduate, Diploma, and ITI Trade Apprentices. The job postings are located across Odisha, and only applicants from the state of Odisha are eligible to apply. The online application process starts on 14/07/2025 and the last date to apply is 13/08/2025.
Recruitment Overview
| Recruitment Organization | Odisha Power Transmission Corporation Limited (OPTCL) |
| Post Name | Graduate, Diploma and ITI Apprentice |
| Advt No. | OPTCL-14013/1/2025-T AND D-1 |
| Job Type | Apprenticeship |
| Vacancies | 100 |
| Salary | Rs. 7700 to Rs. 9000 Monthly Stipend |
| Applicant Eligible From | Odisha |
| Job Location | Across Odisha |
| Category | OPTCL Recruitment 2025 |
Post Details
| Apprentice Type | Discipline | Seats |
|---|---|---|
| Graduate Engineering Apprentice | Degree Electrical | 32 |
| Degree IT | 1 | |
| Degree Telecom | 1 | |
| Diploma Technician Apprentice | Diploma Electrical | 20 |
| Diploma Telecom | 1 | |
| Graduate Non-Engineering Apprentice | Human Resources | 3 |
| Finance | 2 | |
| Law | 1 | |
| Library Science | 1 | |
| ITI Trade Apprentice | ITI Electrician | 35 |
| ITI Electronic Mechanic | 3 |
The candidate should not be less than 18 years of age as on 01/01/2025. Age relaxation is applicable as per government rules.
Essential Qualification
- Degree Electrical: BE or B.Tech in Electrical or Electrical & Electronics Engineering.
- Degree IT: BE or B.Tech in Computer Science or Information Technology.
- Degree Telecom: BE or B.Tech in Electronics & Telecommunication or related fields.
- Diploma Electrical: Diploma in Electrical Engineering.
- Diploma Telecom: Diploma in Electronics & Telecommunication or related fields.
- HR: MBA (HR), MSW or PG Degree in Personnel Management.
- Finance: M.Com (Finance/Accounts) or B.Com with Intermediate in CMA.
- LAW: LLM or LLB degree.
- Library Science: Bachelor of Library and Information Science (B.Lib.I.Sc).
- ITI Electrician: ITI in Electrician Trade.
- ITI Electronic Mechanic: ITI in Electronics Mechanic Trade.
Candidates must have passed the qualifying examination during the academic years 2022-23, 2023-24, or 2024-25. Candidates with prior apprenticeship or more than one year of job experience are not eligible.
Selection Process
- The selection of apprentices will be based on academic merit of the marks secured in the qualifying examination.
- A written test or an interview may also be conducted if required.
- The final selection will be subject to document verification and meeting the prescribed physical standards.
How to Apply
- First, register on the appropriate portal. For Degree and Diploma apprentices, register at the NATS Portal.
- For ITI Trade apprentices, register at the NAPS Portal.
- After registration, visit the OPTCL official website.
- Navigate to the "HRD Section", then "Training & Development", and click on the advertisement link.
- Click on "Apply Online" and fill out the application form with your details and registration number.
Important Dates
| Online Application Start Date | 14/07/2025 |
| Online Application Last Date | 13/08/2025 (till 11:59 PM) |
Important Links
| Apply on NATS Portal | Click Here |
| Apply on NAPS Portal | Click Here |
| Apply Online at OPTCL | Click Here |
| Notification | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
| Contact Email | apprentice@optcl.co.in |
FAQs
- What is the duration of the apprenticeship training?
- The period of apprenticeship training will be for one year (12 months).
- Are candidates from outside Odisha eligible to apply?
- No, only Indian Nationals belonging to the state of Odisha are eligible to apply for these positions.