THDC India Limited’s Apprentice Training (including expected 01/2026 session) —
THDC India Limited Apprenticeship Training Overview
THDC India Limited offers apprentice training opportunities for graduates, diploma holders, and ITIs, with notifications regarding recruitment being made available typically within late December/early January of each year. It is anticipated that the application period for the proposed session slated for 2026 will open towards the end of Dec 2025 to early Jan 2026, and complete information will be published on THDC’s official website.
THDC India Limited (THDCIL) regularly engages apprentices under The Apprenticeship Act, 1961, for practical on-the-job training in various trades, including:
✅ Graduate Apprentice (Engineering/Other Degrees)
✅ Technician Apprentice (Diploma)
✅ ITI Trade Apprentice (various trades)
These programs are typically 1-year training positions, not permanent jobs, but provide valuable industry experience and a stipend.
Latest Known Apprentice Notifications
1. Apprentice Training for 2025 (Closing in Jan 2025)
THDCIL had advertised Apprentice vacancies for the year 2024-25, where applications were to be submitted by 15 January 2025. This included multiple categories:
Vacancy Types & Approx. Numbers:
- Graduate Apprentices: ~35
- Technician Apprentices: ~35
- ITI Trade Apprentices: ~20 (multiple trades at Tehri, Koteshwar, Rishikesh, VPHEP)
(Numbers subject to official notification detail)
Eligibility:
- Graduate Apprentice: BE/B.Tech/BBA or equivalent
- Technician Apprentice: Diploma in relevant discipline
- ITI Trade Apprentice: 10th + ITI in relevant trade
Age limits: generally 18-27/30 years, depending on the category, with age relaxation as per Govt norms.
📍 Training Duration: 1 year (Apprenticeship Act).
📍 Stipend: As per the Apprentice Act rules.
Apprentice Training Expected for 2026 (Advt. 01/2026)
As of Dec 2025, THDCIL has not yet officially published the new 01/2026 apprentice training notification on its careers page. The official site currently only shows past 2025 openings (Graduate/Diploma & ITI Apprentice notifications from January 2025). (THDC India Limited)
Expected Types of Apprentice Vacancies
📌 Graduate Apprentice – For degree holders (Engineering, IT, BBA etc.)
📌 Technician Apprentice – For diploma holders in engineering streams
📌 ITI Trade Apprentice – For ITI diploma holders (trades like electrician, fitter, wireman, etc.)
Typical Eligibility Requirements
✔ Graduate Apprentices: Degree (BE/B.Tech/B.Sc/BBA etc.) in relevant field
✔ Technician Apprentices: Diploma in relevant engineering discipline
✔ ITI Trade Apprentices: 10th pass + ITI in relevant trade
✔ Age usually 18-27/30 (with reservation/relaxation as per rules)
✔ Must register on the Apprenticeship India portal — NATS or NAPS — before applying. (apprenticeshipindia.gov.in)
Selection & Stipend
📌 Selection: Generally merit-based (based on qualifying marks) — no written test/interview in many cycles.
📌 Stipend: Fixed monthly stipend according to the Apprenticeship Act (often ₹7,000–₹9,000+, depending on category).
Where & How to Check for 01/2026 Apprentice Vacancy
✔ Official THDC India Ltd Careers Page:
➡ https://thdc.co.in → Career → New Job Opening (all official notices including apprenticeships) (THDC India Limited)
✔ Common Recruitment Portals:
- Apprenticeship India Portal: https://www.apprenticeshipindia.gov.in — list will include Graduate/Technician/Trade apprentice positions as companies upload them. (apprenticeshipindia.gov.in)
✔ Watch for “Advt. No. 01/2026” on the THDC careers page — this will contain the official vacancy, eligibility, application mode, and last date.
Tips to Apply (when notification is released)
- Register on Apprenticeship Portal:
- Trade Apprentices → NAPS (National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme)
- Graduate & Technician → NATS (National Apprenticeship Training Scheme) (apprenticeshipindia.gov.in)
- Download the official notification PDF from the THDCIL website.
- Prepare required documents: mark sheets, ITI/Diploma/Degree, ID, domicile certificate, etc.
Apply before the last date through the prescribed method
