SJVN Apprentices Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 32 Posts
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SJVN Thermal (P) Ltd. has announced SJVN Thermal Apprentice Recruitment 2026; one year apprenticeship under the Apprenticeship Act, 1961 in its 1320 MW Buxar Thermal Power Project. It is a great Government Jobs for Engineers in India. Eligible candidates domiciled in Bihar State with the required educational qualifications are invited to apply online by April 27, 2026 for Graduate Diploma ITI Apprenticeship SJVN. Make sure you fulfill the eligibility requirements which would be of educational qualifications, age limit and domicile status of Bihar. This will be done on the basis of academic merit and successful candidates will go through one year apprenticeship training with a handsome monthly stipend in a reputed PSU setting.
About SJVN Thermal (P) Ltd.
It is a wholly owned subsidiary of SJVN Limited, a Nav Ratna Central Public Sector Enterprise. It is currently implementing the Buxar Thermal Power Project (1320 MW) in Bihar to enhance power generation in the state. This apprenticeship programme offers Bihar-domiciled youths, structured, practical training opportunities in diploma, ITI and engineering trades through STPL. The program helps national skills development objectives under the Apprenticeship act and prepares individuals with a hands-on industry-based experience in a professional power sector work environment to secure PSU jobs.
Key Dates to Remember
- Application Start Date: April 6, 2026
- Last Date for Apply: April 27, 2026
Available Positions for SJVN Apprentices Recruitment 2026
Graduate Apprentices
| Discipline/Trade | No. of Posts |
| Mechanical | 01 |
| Electrical | 01 |
| Control & Instrumentation | 01 |
| Env. Pollution & Control | 01 |
| Human Resource/IR/CSR | 01 |
| Finance & Accounts | 01 |
| Total Posts | 06 |
Technician (Diploma) Apprentices
| Discipline/Trade | No. of Posts |
| Mechanical | 02 |
| Electrical | 02 |
| Civil | 02 |
| Env. Engg. | 01 |
| Industrial Safety | 01 |
| Control & Instrumentation | 01 |
| Total Posts | 09 |
Technician (ITI) Apprentices
| Discipline/Trade | No. of Posts |
| Electrician | 02 |
| Office Secretaryship/Stenography/Office Assistant | 02 |
| Fitter | 02 |
| Welder | 02 |
| Rigger | 02 |
| AC & Refrigerator Mechanic | 02 |
| Computer Operator/Programming Assistant | 02 |
| Plumber | 02 |
| Account Assistant | 01 |
| Total Posts | 17 |
Qualification Criteria for SJVN Apprentices Recruitment 2026
| Requirement | Details |
| Graduate (Engg. trades) |
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| Graduate (HR/IR/CSR) |
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| Graduate (Finance & Accounts) |
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| Technician (Diploma) |
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| Technician (ITI) |
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| Domicile Requirement |
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Remuneration Details
- Graduate Apprentices: Rs. 10,000/- Per Month
- Diploma Apprentices: Rs. 8,000/- Per Month
- ITI Apprentices: Rs. 7,000/- Per Month
Application Fee Details
- General/OBC Candidates: Rs. 100/-
- SC/ST/PwD Candidates: Exempted
- Payment Mode: Online (Debit card/Credit card/Internet banking)
- Note: Fee paid is not refunded in any case.
Age Limitations (as on April 27, 2026)
- Minimum Age: 18 Years
- Maximum Age: 30 Years
Age Relaxations
- SC/ST Candidates: 5 Years
- OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) Candidates: 3 Years
- PwD Candidates: 10 Years (15 Years for SC/ST and 13 Years for OBC Non-Creamy Layer)
Recruitment Procedure for SJVN Apprentices Recruitment 2026
- Merit List: According to 10th and 12th / Diploma marks (whichever is higher) plus Engineering/MBA according to the weightage.
- Tie Breaker: Preference to older candidate.
- Document Check: The shortlisted candidates are required to present all original documents and medical fitness certificate.
- PAF/PAA Reservation: 25% seats to Project Affected Families/Areas (first priority to PAF).
- Unoccupied Seats: Can be redirected to other trades/disciplines.
- Eligibility: Applicants must be the Bihar-domiciled and must have no prior apprenticeship in SJVN/STPL or BOAT/NAPS to Government Jobs in Bihar.
Preparation of SJVN Thermal Apprenticeship Selection: Best Books
- Academic Merit Focus: Although the selection process is merit-based and a written competitive examination is not required, the applicants can enhance their academic knowledge in the subject to gain a deeper comprehension of it during training.
- Book of the Week – Mechanical Trades: Mechanical Engineering: Thermal textbook by R.S. Khurmi and J.K. Gupta.
- Recommended Book – Electrical & Instrumentation Disciplines: “Electrical Engineering” by B.L. Theraja.
- Textbook – Environment-Related Fields: Environmental Engineering by Howard S. Peavy.
- ITI Trade Resources: Official NCVT/SCVT trade-specific manuals.
Advantages of Practicing Previous Years’ Questions
- Significance of Document Preparation: Selection is done only on the basis of academic performance and not on a competitive test; therefore, it is of great importance to review previous academic records and mark sheets.
- Mark Entry: Reducing errors in the online application by properly preparing past qualification documents is crucial in entering marks.
- Weightage Clarity: Assists candidates to know the actual system of weightage (10th, 12th/Diploma and degree).
- Error Reduction: This is a step that reduces errors when verifying documents.
- Merit List Advantage: Improves the chances of securing a position in the merit list.
Application Instructions for SJVN Apprentices Recruitment 2026
- Visit the official website at https://sjvn.nic.in/
- Navigate to Career section to find the Current Openings for “Apprenticeship Scheme in STPL for the State of Bihar“.
- Have a valid email address and a mobile phone number (at least one year old), personal and educational information and scanned versions of the most recent passport-size photograph and signature (JPG/JPEG, less than 500 KB).
- Complete the application form, attach the necessary documents and pay the fee (where necessary).
- Only submit one application in the most preferred trade/discipline; more than one will result in the rejection of the older applications.
- Applicants are advised to apply in advance to prevent network problems at the last minute.
- No paper applications and manuals will be accepted.
- Any additional updates and call letters will be sent through registered email and will be found on the SJVN web site.
FAQs
Candidates should be a resident of Bihar and have the required qualification of Engineering degree, Diploma or ITI certification of a recognized institute. The applicants must be aged between 18-30 years with age relaxation as per government norms. No previous experience of apprenticeship in the same organization before.
It is all based on merit and there is neither a written exam nor an interview. Marks obtained in academic qualifications like 10th, 12th/Diploma and Degree/MBA are considered. In case of a tie, the older candidate is favored and then the verification of documents is carried out.
Shortlisted candidates have a monthly stipend according to their category. Graduate Apprentices are paid Rs. 10,000/-, Diploma Apprentices are paid Rs. 8000/- and ITI Apprentices are paid Rs. 7000/-. This funding can assist candidates to acquire practical experience as they earn in the course of the training.
Official Links
| Official Notification | Download PDF |
| Official Website | www.sjvn.nic.in |
| Apply Online | www.recruitment.sjvn.co.in |
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